P. C. Wu wishes you
a Merry Christmas and a Fulfilling Year of 2005.
Picture: Centrepoint, along Orchard Road.
December 23, 2004
December 21, 2004
Girl Power
There was once when I chatted with the chief chef of Pasta Cafe and we somehow drifted to how the kitchen is run on a naval vessel. Tell him everything and I might find myself serving pasta to military policemen one day. After a bit of self-censorship, I managed to tell him about this very famous chef I heard of who cooks so well that the Navy sent him for some SHATEC courses. After he completed the courses, COs just pray that he will be posted to their ships. Out at sea, nothing boost the morale more effectively than food. His culinary skills is praised by many personnel and his paycheck is considered one of the fattest among the chefs. However, he does have a problem. He loves to slap at his ship crews' backside when asking them for their comments on his food or other trivial matters.... other body movements also do not suggest that he is as masculine as he should be.
Hearing this, my chief chef immediately remarked that he is not a man and that is his competitive edge. Genuinely speaking, from past experiences since Primary 1, I cannot find reasons to say he is wrong. Consider also the below paragraph which I extracted from a book by my favourite management guru, Tom Peters:
"In 1996, there were 8.4 million women and 6.7 million men in American colleges; by 2007, that disparity will have grown to 9.2 million women versus 6.9 million men. Moreover, more of the women stick around and finish.....
Almost everywhere you look, the numbers tell a compelling tale. (Yes, guys, the numbers. This isn't touchy-feely, wishy-washy stuff you can brush aside with your "just the facts, ma'am" attitude.) For example:
- There are far more girls in student government than boys.
- There are far more girls in honor societies than boys.
- Girls read far more books.
- Girls outperform boys in tests of artistic and musical ability.
- Girls study abroad at a higher rate.
Yikes! But don't despair fellas. We still rule in some areas. Namely: Crime and violence of all varieties. Alcohol abuse. Drug use. Learning disabilities."
"In 1996, there were 8.4 million women and 6.7 million men in American colleges; by 2007, that disparity will have grown to 9.2 million women versus 6.9 million men. Moreover, more of the women stick around and finish.....
Almost everywhere you look, the numbers tell a compelling tale. (Yes, guys, the numbers. This isn't touchy-feely, wishy-washy stuff you can brush aside with your "just the facts, ma'am" attitude.) For example:
- There are far more girls in student government than boys.
- There are far more girls in honor societies than boys.
- Girls read far more books.
- Girls outperform boys in tests of artistic and musical ability.
- Girls study abroad at a higher rate.
Yikes! But don't despair fellas. We still rule in some areas. Namely: Crime and violence of all varieties. Alcohol abuse. Drug use. Learning disabilities."
The strike rate is not reflected in the survey and forecast. It would be more alarming if he says that 12 million women are offered opportunities for decent learning and 9.2 million made it to college. Whereas, 15 million men are offered the same opportunities and only 6.9 million made it to college. The figures are made up but does anyone dare to deny it does not conform to reality?
December 20, 2004
~ ALADDIN ~
The Magical Musical Pantomime
Presented By W!LD RICE
Written by
Selena Tan
Music Director and Additional Music by
Elaine Chan
Directed by
Glen Goei
Starring
Robin Goh, Karen Tan, Emma Yong, Chua Enlai, Jonathan Lim, Adrian Lim, Denise Tan, Chermaine Ang, Juwanda Hassim, Gordon Choy & The W!LD KIDS
Dates
2 Dec 2004 (Thu), 7.30 PM to
9 Jan 2005 (Sun), 7.30 PM
P.C. says,"Performing on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day too."
Time
7:30pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
2:30pm (Saturday & Sunday)
(No shows on Mondays)
Venue
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
P.C. says,"T-shirt and jeans are good enough."
Ticket Prices (exclude $2 SISTIC fee)
$35 and $45 – 7.30pm, Tues-Thurs & Sun & 2.30pm, Sat- Sun
$45 and $55 – 7.30pm Fri & Sat
P.C. says,"You don't need to sit so close to stage."
Presented By W!LD RICE
Written by
Selena Tan
Music Director and Additional Music by
Elaine Chan
Directed by
Glen Goei
Starring
Robin Goh, Karen Tan, Emma Yong, Chua Enlai, Jonathan Lim, Adrian Lim, Denise Tan, Chermaine Ang, Juwanda Hassim, Gordon Choy & The W!LD KIDS
Dates
2 Dec 2004 (Thu), 7.30 PM to
9 Jan 2005 (Sun), 7.30 PM
P.C. says,"Performing on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day too."
Time
7:30pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
2:30pm (Saturday & Sunday)
(No shows on Mondays)
Venue
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
P.C. says,"T-shirt and jeans are good enough."
Ticket Prices (exclude $2 SISTIC fee)
$35 and $45 – 7.30pm, Tues-Thurs & Sun & 2.30pm, Sat- Sun
$45 and $55 – 7.30pm Fri & Sat
P.C. says,"You don't need to sit so close to stage."
December 17, 2004
Removal of False Wisdom
This is my thanks to dental surgeon, Dr. Sitoh Ling for highlighting me of the decay of one of my wisdom teeth during a periodic check-up and the successful removal of them just now.
At such “ripe old age”, this is the first time I have my tooth extracted by a dentist, or now more proudly known as dental surgeon. Never thought the extraction of the back teeth, which are said to be stronger, is done so smoothly. Within 30 minutes, I am out of the clinic with my false wisdom removed. They have not bothered me much yet, but problems are foreseeable. There is no better time to remove them than now when I am still very much a student.
Dr. Sitoh Ling B.D.S. (Singapore) practices in Yishun Central Branch of the Pinnacle Dental Group, opposite Yishun 81 Coffeeshop at ground floor of multi-storey carpark. For appointment, please call 67572202.
I have heard of good things about this clinic even before my first visit so if you are overdue for a dental check-up, you can head there. The good thing about this clinic is not much people know about their good dental practice and reasonable pricing and that makes arrangement of appointments easier and waiting time shorter.
At such “ripe old age”, this is the first time I have my tooth extracted by a dentist, or now more proudly known as dental surgeon. Never thought the extraction of the back teeth, which are said to be stronger, is done so smoothly. Within 30 minutes, I am out of the clinic with my false wisdom removed. They have not bothered me much yet, but problems are foreseeable. There is no better time to remove them than now when I am still very much a student.
Dr. Sitoh Ling B.D.S. (Singapore) practices in Yishun Central Branch of the Pinnacle Dental Group, opposite Yishun 81 Coffeeshop at ground floor of multi-storey carpark. For appointment, please call 67572202.
I have heard of good things about this clinic even before my first visit so if you are overdue for a dental check-up, you can head there. The good thing about this clinic is not much people know about their good dental practice and reasonable pricing and that makes arrangement of appointments easier and waiting time shorter.
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