WATCH OUT ! IT MAY GUN YOU DOWN 2

Dear loving readers,

Even no one has put forward his guess on the second most poisonous animal, I believe most of us aware that of the danger of the King Cobra.

2. King Cobra





The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the worlds longest venomous snake, it can grow up to 5.6 m (18.5 ft) in length. Ophiophagus, literally means snake-eater as it eats other snakes. One single bite of this deadly snake can easily kill a human. This snake is even capable of killing a full-grown Asian Elephant within 3 hours if the larger animal is bitten in a vulnerable area such as the trunk.

Its venom is not as toxic as other venomous snakes, but the King Cobra is capable of injecting 5 times more venom than the black mamba and can result in mortality up to 5 times faster than that of the black mamba. It is quite widespread, ranging across South and South-east Asia, living in dense highland forests..

I won't be surprised if you were to find a cobra in your house, even if you are living in the city. That's exactly happened to me couple of years ago. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the firemen, which I contacted, managed to catch it and brought it away from my house. Thank God that they managed to find it, even though it hidden at my dry kitchen at that time.

It reminds me that in life, you have to prepare for unexpected, whether you like it or not. Wouldn't that you think life is more challenging, when anything and everything will happens. No one will know except God. So, it is always to act cautiously when in doubt. Educate yourself with all the necessary knowledge. It may save life.

What animal you think will be the next poisonous animal in line? Just make a guess.

Thanks for your time and have a lovely week end.


James Oh

WATCH OUT ! IT MAY GUN YOU DOWN 1

Dear loving readers,

Last 2 weeks, we launched a series of amazing bridges all over the world. Today onwards, you'll be learned about the 10 most poisonous animals. Hope that you will enjoy reading them and be prepared or else you may be gunned down by these animals.

As we learn about these animals, we invite you to share some suggestions on the precautions we can take by leaving comments on each post.

1. Box Jellyfish





The top prize for The World Most Venomous Animal,would go to the Box Jellyfish. It has caused at least 5,567 recorded deaths since 1954. Their venom is among the most deadly in the world. Its toxins attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells. Worst of all the jelly box venom is so overpoweringly painful, that human victims go in shock, drown or die of heart failure before even reaching shore. Survivors experience pain weeks after the contact with box jellies.

You have virtually no chance to survive the venomous sting, unless treated immediately. After a sting, vinegar should be applied for a minimum of 30 seconds. Vinegar has acetic acid, which disables the box jellys nematocysts that have not been discharged into the bloodstream (though it will not alleviate the pain). Wearing pant hose while swimming is also a good prevention measure since it can prevent jellies from being able to harm your legs.

Box Jellyfish can be found in the waters around Asia and Australia.

Be vigilant and make sure that the water is clear of this box jellyfish before you jump into the sea.

Guess what is the next most poisonous animal?

Hope that this post won't scare you of from swimming in the sea water, but rather help to equip you with appropriate prevention measure.

ANSWER TO THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION

Dear loving readers,

I am sure everyone is very excited with the answer to the million dollar question, which was raised at my preceding post. To refresh your memory, you are encourage to click at the title of this post, to view the previous post and its comments.

Below please find some of the ways, which I strongly believe you can wake the sleeping giant inside us to some extent..

To wake the giant within us? YOU MUST :-


1. TAKE FULL CONTROL OF YOURSELF
You need to be transformed and take full control of yourself be it mental, emotional or physical. No matter how well you have already done or how much challenges you have overcome, deep inside you lies a belief that your experience can and will be much greater than it is.

2. ENTIRELY FREE
You must raise the standards and set yourself entirely free from any doubt, worry or fear you may have. This is supremely important for you to begin to acquire the enduring power to overcome anything and everything that blocks your way from attaining it. Nothing can hold you back. You must remove this fear, worry, bondage or anything which may affect you to lose that control.

3. FAITH
You have the faith that nothing can shake you or divert you from what you believe in. This belief must be rooted deeply inside your heart so that you have the power to overcome whatsoever challenges you will encounter at a later date. This will generate the superb power that will assist you to overcome anything - no matter what the situation you are in. You must be reminded that you are the captain of your mind and soul at all times and you will not surrender yourself to any situation or condition. In short, you will not be affected AT ALL by the external factors, even if you are caught unprepared. This is the driving force behind any great success throughout history.

4. POSITIVE WORDS, ACTION AND APPROACH
You are more inclined to using positive words and take appropriate action at any material times. Even there is any adversary at time, it shall be regarded as temporary and viewed it as a mean to shape you towards your destination, rather than failure. In that sense, whatsoever result appears, it meant for good. Then you will constantly define your goals and shape your dreams with an eye towards achieving the highest possible level of well-being, filling yourself with peace of mind. You will also be free to look forward with excitement to all the possibilities that life has to offer.

5. MOVING FORWARD
Moving forward constantly is your chosen path. You will not allow the past to hold you back and divert any of your attention and focus. To you, what is more important is to keep on moving forward towards your pre-set goal no matter what. You perpetually stay focus on your goal and will not allow circumstantial events to influence you in anyway. The drive would not permit you settle for less that you would be.

6. STAYING FOCUS
Because you are able to stay focus on your goal, you are always be in full control of yourself. In all circumstances, you are contented and satisfied with the result regardless whether it is positive or negative. To you, what is more important is your destiny, and not the journey.


7. THE MAGIC
You will personally experience the unlimited power that lies sleeping within you. That is the magic that makes thing favorable and achievable by you. You will continually create the new level of living you are enjoying. That magic power is an auto response from yourself.


The above are my answers to the question. PLEASE TAKE NOTE THE ABOVE ANSWERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES SO AS TO REFLECT TO THE LATEST FINDINGS.

Trust the above is of great assistance to you. Please do share with your experiences, just like some of readers who did.

Thanks for your time and look forward to hearing from you again,

James Oh

A MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION

To my dearest readers and visitors,

I must admit that I was so exited to share with you about this powerful statement made by from William James, one of the most distinguished psychologist and philosopher America has ever produced:-


Compared with what we ought to be, we are only half awake. We are making use of only a small part of our physical and mental resources. Broadly speaking, the human individual thus lives far within his limits. He possesses powers of various sorts which he habitually fails to use.

This statement is not strange in the sphere of science, which some of you may aware of. It is also in line with other beliefs that there is a sleeping giant inside everyone of us. For anyone who desire to achieve an extraordinarily result, he has to wake the sleeping giant within himself.

So, the million dollars question for the day is how to wake up this sleeping giant inside everyone of us?

Think about it deeply, I suggest that you forward your answers through comments so that everyone of us can work through it and I will provide mine through the following post of mine.

Look forward to hearing from you,

James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 8

Dear loving readers,

This will be my last post on bridge this year. However, you are always welcome to view it at any time convenient to you. Thanks for your support.

In this article, I am going to present you another amazing bridge, which is none other than:-

Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge , Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea




This bridge supports two pipelines - one gas and the other oil - across the extremely deep gap in Papua New Guinea . If this were to be officially recognized as a vehicular or pedestrian bridge, then it would rocket to the top of the 'world's highest bridge-span' with the pipelines at an impressive height of 1,290 ft above the bottom of the gorge..... By comparison, the current highest bridge span belongs to the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, hanging a mere 1,053 ft above ground level.

This bridge has created another spectacular records for the highest bridge in the world. No doubt, its purpose is very different from others. But, it is not wrong to be categorized it as  a bridge. It reminds us that nothing is impossible, so long you have the will and determination. So, why limit your boundary?

You should set your own record and stress yourself to the maximum so as to leave a good legacy - like the above bridge. In life, it is always good to begin with a big dream. Do all your best to move towards your pre-set goals. Prepare to pay a heavy price while you are in the process of achieving it, so that you wouldn't be caught by surprise.

Life is short, so dream Big. Whether you achieve it or not is a totally different issue. At least, you have tried it. You shall be rest assured that you will have the satisfaction. On the other hand, you may be condemned by the whole world. Have you not heard of Noah the Arch?

To view other amazing bridges of my previous posts, please click at the header of the post.

Give the above thought a serious consideration. Please do share with us should you have other interpretation. Thanks for your precious time and trust the above lesson is worth more than your time.

James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 7

Dear loving readers,


Your support and encouragement drive me to present you another amazing bridge from France, which is :-


Pont Gustave Flaubert, Rouen, France







This incredible vertical lift bridge is in Rouen , France, whose spans weigh 1,200 tons each but can be hoisted 180 ft vertically in an impressive 12 minutes. The angular lift structures at the top of each tower weigh 450 tons each. The huge vertical lift allows even the largest cruise liners to sail through.


It sounds ridiculous and works well till today. It suggests that there is a will, there is a way. With the encouragement and determination, nothing can stop it from being done. So, next time when you face any barrier, never quit or bargain about it. But just do it at all costs and without any complaint. At the end of the day, you will be just like the above bridge - shining on its own glory.


Trust it will inspire you further and bridge you to the greatest height of success. You are the captain of your mind and soul.


Click at the title of the post should you desire to view the other amazing bridge of my previous post.


Thanks for your time and trust the benefits you receive is overwhelming your leisure time.


Have a lovely wonderful day,


James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 6

Dear loving readers,


It is my utmost pleasure to present you another amazing bridge from Singapore, so promised.


Henderson Waves, Southern Ridges, Singapore









'Henderson Waves' is Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge and is at the 'Southern Ridges,' a beautiful 9 km (six miles) stretch of gardens and parks. The deck of the bridge is made from thousands of Balau wood slabs, perfectly cut and arranged, and along the length of the deck a snake like, undulating shell forms sheltered seating areas on every upward curve.




It is truly another masterpiece from its builders. The glory of this bridge remind us that to produce a master piece, a builder need to pay attention to each and every detail of its work. This requires far more than hard work, it is also need passion, diligence and endurance from its builder, so as to speak. Then only will its result be able to stand out.


Always remember that to deliver a masterpiece, one needs far more than hard work.You need to develop the passion toward the job you are undertaking and have the required patience and endurance to go through the paintaking process. There is no short cut in delivering such a remarkable result and this has been well proven in life.


To achieve such a greater success in today competitive world's market, the person needs to be different, not only be creative, but also have the courage to take bold step to do it in an extraordinarily way. Normally in the process lots of criticism and condemnation from others, will be received prior to its success. So, be prepared if you are making such a move.


Thanks for your precious time and trust that the above bridge leads you to a path of greater success.


To view precious amazing bridges, please click at the title of the post.


Visit us again and you will be able to view another amazing bridge of mankind.


Thanks and look forward to hearing from you. I am sure you may have other interpretation. Thank you in advance for your kind participation.


Have a nice week end,


James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 5

Dear loving readers,


As promised in my previous post, I shall present you another amazing and unique bridge from China, none  other than Beipanjiang River Railroad Bridge.


Below is some facts about this bridge, which some of you may know of. For the sake of everyone, I just give a quick briefing about this bridge.


Beipanjiang River Railroad Bridge, Guizhou , China













Beipanjiang River Railroad Bridge in Guizhou is an enormous railway bridge that was built as part of the 'Guizhou-Shuibai Railway Project'. Connecting two mountains over a deep ravine, at its highest point the bridge's deck sits 918ft above the ground. Incidentally the bridge connects two of the country's poorest areas.




This bridge reveals to me the higher the price you pay for it, the higher the reward you will get. Similar principle applies to this bridge, it is standing 918 ft above the ground, definitely gives it a much better view and quality of air.


At the same time, it is much harder to build and relatively take much longer time to build compare to the normal bridge. So is life. If you expect a much higher return, it is more than often that you have to pay a higher price than others. So stay focus on the reward and it will be very much easier for you to endure through the hardship during the processing of arriving at your destination.


To view other amazing bridges of my earlier posting, please click at the title of this post.


Thanks for your time again. Please do offer other interpretation you may have on this bridge. Thank you in advance for your kind participation.


Look forward to hearing from you. Your continuous support is greatly appreciated.


James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 4

Dear loving readers,


It is my pleasure to present you another amazing and unique bridge from UK.


Rolling Bridge, London , UK





Thomas Heatherwick's award-winning rolling bridge is an ingenious addition to the grand union canal system in London and is unique. Unlike regular movable canal bridges, the rolling bridge curls up to form an octagon by way of hydraulic jacks to let ships pass. It is twelve meters long and opens every Friday at noon.

Rather than a conventional opening bridge mechanism, consisting of a single rigid element that lifts to let boats pass, the Rolling Bridge gets out of the way by curling up until its two ends touch.

This bridge taught me to be flexible and mobile. To live long and strong, one has to be flexible and adaptable to any given situation. It is very true especially in today's competitive world, where everyone needs to be flexible and adaptable to the rapid changing marketing environment so as to survive in the market. Similarly, if the above rolling bridge does not have such flexibilities, it may not be able to keep its original design till to-date.


For those who wish to view other amazing bridge, which I have posted earlier, please click at the title of this post.


Thanks for your time again and hope to see you again for another amazing bridge.


Look forward to seeing you again and again,


James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 3

Dear loving readers,


This is another bridge I like to share with you and the value it has taught me. I do believe it may be good for you to learn from the lesson which I have learned.




Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge , Brasilia , Brazil

also known as JK Bridge, is located in Brasilia, linking the South Lake, and Sebastian Paranoa the central of the Pilot Plan, through the Monumental Axis, over Lake Paranoa.

Inaugurated on 15 Dec 2002, the structure of the bridge has a total length of passage of 1200 meters, 24 meters wide with two lanes, each with three tracks of the running, two walkways on the sides for use by cyclists and pedestrians with 15 meters width and length of spams of 720 meters.

The JK Bridge in Brasilia is a lesson in elegant bridge design. The three huge diagonal arches over the deck of the bridge give the structure an amazing visual fluidity (Yes! but was the designer slightly inebriated when he designed this structure?)..


It reveals to us that no matter what is hidden or unseen, it is not important. What is important is to stand elegantly and perform its original function to bring the people over to the other end.


Therefore, those who choose to shine should stay focus on his pre-set goals and carry out his functions as the bridge shown above. Never let the past divert our attention, but stay focus on our goals.


So, next time whenever you have any disruption, think of the bridge above and do the same as it does.




To view the other bridge from my previous post, please click at the title of the post.


Thanks for your time.


Have a fruitful day,


James Oh

BRIDGE ... AMAZING AND UNIQUE 2

Dear loving readers,




The original Kintai Bridge was built in 1673 but collapsed due to flooding. The rebuilt bridge survived for more than 200 years until a typhoon destroyed it in 1950. The bridge that stands now over the Nishiki River has five wooden arches displaying an incredible amount of detail and craftmanship. Interesting fact: no nails or bolts have been used to build the arches, only clamps and wires.





To view the previous post on the Bridge 1, please click at the title of this post.


This bridge, though more than two centuries old, yet still stands proudly and strongly in its own unique magnificent glory. It reminds us of the strength to stay alive to live to its fullest.


May this bridge leads us to the path of happiness in life and live to its fullest - that we shall not  be lacking in  anything whatsoever situation we are in.


Thanks for your time and trust it inspire you.


James Oh

Three touching stories in Mandarin version only

Dear loving readers,


故事一、小孩的心

有一位单身女子刚搬了家，她发现隔壁住了一户穷人家，一个寡妇与两个小孩子。

有天晚上，那一带忽然停了电，那位女子只好自己点起了蜡烛；没一会儿，忽然听到有人敲门，原来是隔壁邻居的小孩子，只见他紧张地问：「阿姨，请问你家有蜡烛吗？女子心想：「他们家竟穷到连蜡烛都没有吗？千万别借他们，免得
被他们依赖了！於是，对孩子吼说：「没有！」正当她准备关上门时，那穷小孩展开关爱的笑容说：「我就知道你家一定没有！」

说完，竟从怀里拿出两根蜡烛，说：「妈妈和我怕你一个人住又没有蜡烛，所以我带两根来送你。」这刻女子自责、感动得热泪盈眶，将那小孩子紧紧地拥在怀里。

故事二、发生在欧洲

有一个小镇很久没有下雨了，令当地农作物损失惨重，於是牧师把会众集合起来，准备在教堂里开一个祈求降雨的祷告会；会众中有一个小女孩， 因个子太小，几乎没有人看得到她，但她也来参加祈雨祷告会。

就在这时侯，牧师注意到小女孩所带来的东西，激动地在台上指著她说：「那位小妹妹很让我感动！」於是会众顺著他手指的方向看了过去，牧师接著说：「我们今天来祷告祈求上帝降雨，可是整个会堂中，只有她一个人今天带著雨伞！」会众仔细一看，果然，她的座位旁挂了一把红色的小雨伞；这时大家沉静了一下，紧接而来的，是一阵掌声与泪水交织的美景。有时我们不得不说：小孩子其实一点都不小」，他(她)们其实很「大」！他 (她)们的爱心很大！他;(她)们的信心很大！

故事三、我们只不方便三小时

那天跟老公幸运地订到了票回婆家，上车後却发现有位女士坐在我们的位子上，老公示意我先坐在她旁边的位子，却没有请这位女士让位。我仔细一看，发现她右脚有一点不方便，才了解老公为何不请她让出位子。他就这样从嘉义一直站到台
北，从头到尾都没向这位女士表示这个位子是他的下了车之後，心疼老公的我跟他说：「让位是善行，但从嘉义到台北这堋久，大可中途请她把位子还给你，换你坐一下。

老公却说：「人家不方便一辈子，我们就不方便这三小时而已。」听到老公这堋说，我相当感动，有这堋一位善良又为善不欲人知的好老公，让我觉得世界都变得温柔许多。心念一转，世界可能从此不同，人生中，每一件事情，都有转向的能力，就看我们怎么想，怎么转。我们不会在三分钟内成功，但也许只要花一分钟，生命从此不同。你看完这篇短文後，可以马上起身去擦桌子，或洗碗；可以把报纸放一边，闭起眼睛沉思一会；也可以把这篇短文，转寄给很多朋友。


当然，我最希望你选择最後这一项，谁知道，你可能会改变很多人的一生。

们不一定会因为赚很多的钱而富有，但我们可以因付出的善念而使心中富有


Stay tuned to follow other interesting articles which are in the pipeline for you.

James Oh

BRIDGE...AMAZING AND UNIQUE 1

Dear loving readers,

This beautiful arched bridge in Lake Austin was built by Miro Rivera Architects and is used to connect the client's main house to the smaller guest house on the other side of the pond. To make the bridge seem as natural as possible within its surroundings, they made the decking and reed-like hand rails imperfect but still structurally sound.





The above photos are not only pleasing to our eyes, but this remarkable result delivered by its builders also demonstrate well the power of our human mindset and determination. So, stress your potential to its fullest, so as to leave behind a remarkable legacy, like the above bridge.

Though it is not easy, but not impossible. It inspired me to work toward my goal and hope the same to you.

Regardless of your current status of your project, be it a failure or WIP., always remember that the bridge is able to lead you to the path of success.

Trust you are inspires as I was. Thanks for taking your precious time to read this post.

James Oh

SHORT VERSION OF NAPOLEON HILL "THINK AND GROW RICH"

Dear loving readers,

No doubt some of you may have read about the book by Napoleon Hill, " Think and Grow Rich" and some of you may not have the time to read it. Whatever it is, I believe that the short version of it is definitely of great use to all of us. As such, I post this short version for your quick reference and action.

You may click at the title to read the brief of this book from my previous post on some of my recommended books.

By Norman Harlett on Napoleon Hill ‘Think and Grow Rich’

1. Are You "Built To Last"?

Getting from where we are to; where we want to be...
What's the best way to get from where we are to where we want to be?

We know from Napoleon's advice that if we are clear of what we want, fuel it with desire, sprinkle it with faith and use the power of our subconscious mind, what we can achieve is unlimited.

ALWAYS preserve the core, AND THEN stimulate progress.

What he meant is that you need to understand and maintain what has resulted in your current level of success, then build upon with new and innovative things to the core.

To me, this simple theory was a good reminder.

What I tend to do is create a wave of success and then try something different, thinking what I can achieve is even greater level of the success... rather than...

Maintaining the efforts to build the first wave of success and adding to that success by trying something different.

Do you see the difference?
It's a matter of where you spend your energy.

What you want to do is allocate enough energy to keep your proven method of success rolling and then allocate a small share of energy to new success processes to your core success.

If you do this, you'll keep your success momentum going. You'll not only minimize times of doubt and fear, but maximize your creative juices. Simply put, you'll be spending more time in the "success zone".

You may proceed to download your free copy of Napoleon Hill's classic "Think and Grow Rich" from internet.

2. Do This ONE THING And Your Future Riches Are Secure...

He meant that commanding the power of your own mind through autosuggestion (putting yourself in a relaxed state and submitting your goals to your subconscious mind).

Now, he says a lot more in the book... the importance of Faith, Desire, etc, so that you stay on track and you continue to do the things (autosuggestion as the main one) that will lead to Riches.

Simple? Yes.
Easy? No.

Why not easy? Because we require habit and training our minds is not a habit... yet.

Life is a chain and there's no disconnecting it. Everything you do is to be connected. Combine this with your belief that the first thing you need to do to be successful is to feel good about yourself.

3. Take Your Best Shot! (I'll still reach my goals!)

Chance has a way of throwing things in the path of your success!

You do all the planning to get from point "A" to point "B"... and it seems SO-O-O-O simple. Then something happens.

You, or someone close to you has an unexpected accident or illness.

A law is passed that changes the opportunities in the industry you're in.
Etc. Etc.
I'm not belittling any of these occurrences and saying that they are not important and not worthy of excusing some forward progress toward your goals.

I AM saying that whatever the circumstance you are in, you can adjust, make the best of it and continue, with albeit, smaller steps for a time, toward your goals.

4. Use What God Gave You!

"Use what God gave you!"
... meaning that if I thought about it long enough, I'd figure it out... and I usually did!

Napoleon is saying:
* You have the tool to make things happen for yourself (via the subconscious mind)
* You can direct your subconscious mind to achieve anything you want (via programming by Auto Suggestion)
* The more energy (Faith, Desire, etc.) you put behind a thought, the more your subconscious mind will work on it for you.
* The subconscious mind is your connection to the higher power (prayer, autosuggestion... any means of slipping into the alpha brain-wave state will connect you with the power of the Infinite Intelligence)

5. Bridging Faith Into Action

It means that no matter what the idea or goal, the achievement of that idea or goal can only become reality if you put energy behind the idea and take action.

I go through this little analysis because many of you write me about ideas and goals and dreams that you have and are frustrated that your goals/ideas/dreams remain illusive.

Even more than illusive... far, far away.
I always inquire where you are in your journey/plan to achieve your goal.
The answers vary, but most respond with the fact that on the way to the goal, something got in the way (work, kids, money, whatever) and now the plan is stalled.
The dream is stalled. The dream is fading.
When I see this happening to me, here's what I do... actually, more precisely, here's how I THINK.
I consider each roadblock... each stall... a new beginning... and I treat is as such.
The overall original "journey" hit a roadblock, so now I have a new mini-journey... the journey of getting through this roadblock so that I can continue the overall journey.
And thinking like this WORKS!
For example, I needed money to develop the first product.
Everything I was earning was supporting my lifestyle and I had no extra. (Did this ever happen to you?).
So, I had a new mini-journey. Find the money to product my first product.
Over the next several months, I got on the phone and made literally hundreds of calls to Sales coaches, Sales firms, etc., looking for a partner that would embrace my idea.
On about my 400th phone call, I got the ear of someone who believed in my idea and Bingo!, Subconscious Training Corporation was born.
After a few more mini-journeys (roadblocks) were travelled, and about 15 months of time, I went full time into my new venture and haven't looked back since.
What I did is not magic.
It's the application of the understanding that...
"Every journey starts with the first step."
and every hurdle is just a mini-journey to take another step into.


6. Stay Positive, When Negativity Invites You In!

According to Napoleon Hill, the power of the subconscious mind is an amazing thing.
In the chapter on "The Subconscious Mind", Napoleon writes:

"There is plenty of supporting evidence to support the belief that the subconscious mind is the connecting link between the finite mind of man and the Infinite Intelligence. It is the intermediary through which one may draw upon the forced of the Infinite Intelligence at will."

He goes on to say:

"It, alone, contains the secret process by which mental impulses are modified and changed into their spiritual equivalent. It, alone, is the medium through which prayer may be transmitted to the source capable of answering prayer."

He's saying that not only can you submit information to the subconscious mind (via auto-suggestion) so that you "become" the person you want to be and to create your outcomes, but it's is also the vehicle through which we communicate with the higher consciousness (higher power, God!)

To deliver positive messages to the subconscious mind (so that our mind will then make "positiveness" true for us), you must put positive emotion behind your thinking. The seven major positive emotions are:
Desire
Faith
Love
Sex
Enthusiasm
Romance
Hope

And at the same time, you must be careful not to spend a lot of your emotion on the seven major negative emotions:
Fear
Jealousy
Hatred
Revenge
Greed
Superstition
Anger
Because... "Positive and negative emotions cannot occupy the mind at the same time."

7. Developing a Long Term Success Plan for Your Master Mind

As individuals, we cannot achieve this on our own because our myopic view can cloud our perspective. As a group, the possibilities for expansive thinking are endless.
Develop or join a group that suited your needs.

1. Focus on developing trust
2. Establish momentum
3. Have the commitment from your members
4. Seeking feedback from group members keeps the group productive. This is achieved by asking each person to reflect on what worked and what didn't in the meeting, and how the group can improve the next meeting. It keeps the group focused and on track.
5. Establish the group's protocol before the group is formed.
6. Take charge and be choosy about who you select as members in the starting group. It's better to start off small, and build the group than to go for volume without substance.
7. Know how to fire a group member if things aren't working out. Decide how you will eliminate group members before you form the group. If you wait until the group is up and running, and a problem exists, it will be too late to backtrack.


Trust this short version is of great help to you.

Cheers and have a fruitful day,

James Oh

Ions and your health

Dear my loving readers,

Below please some photos taken at several places of my house.

Rock Salt Crystal Lamp with other decorative item at the table top in my living room.




Another crystal salt lamp with small water fountain at the table top - see it can be decorative item as well. This photo is taken at my computer corner of my house.



Some of you may surprise why you show you all these photos.

I strongly believe that health is number 1 concerns for most of the people, if it is not everyone. That's why I post such article in believing you too may reap these benefits.

Some of you may know what benefits it offers. For those who have not, please continue to read.

About Ions And Your Health

We spend most of our lives in enclosed places. Our frame of mind and physical condition depend on the composition of the air that we breath. Air is electrically charged, which means it contains in definite proportions, positively charged molecules (positive ions) and negatively charge molecules (negative ions). Scientific research has shown that their balance is required to create a good mood. Computers screens, air-conditioning, and TV sets are sources of surplus positive ions in the air. These devices make an electrical smog that can lead to bad moods, weakness and sleeplessness. We must add negative ions to the atmosphere to achieve a balance in the air and neutralize the electrical smog around our homes and work places.

The environment we live in, is full of positive ions which makes the air more polluted. These positive ions are being discharged by electrical appliances, high voltage networks, heating and cooling plants, radio and television transmitters, radar systems, tobacco, computers and TV sets. Rock Salt crystal is known to be one of the most efficient emitters of negative ions that improve the air quality.

Salt lamps create a micro climate that is similar to the air after a light spring storm.

In the high country and near the water falls, fresh air carries around 4000 negative ions per cubic centimeter whereas in big cities, during rush hours and traffic jams, the negative ions do not exceed more than 100 to 120 ions per cubic centimeter. The presence of negative ions in the atmosphere create a state of well-being.

Salt crystal, thanks to its chemical composition, is an ideal source of negative ions.

Negative ions clean the air of:
· Dust
· Pollen (grass, weed and tree pollen)
· Dust mites
· Animal dander
· Smoke
· Odor
· Mold spores

Negative Ions help relieve symptoms of:
· Hay fever
· Asthma
· Seasonal affective disorder
· Depression
· Chronic fatigue

Negative Ions And The Brain
The atmosphere we breathe normally is full of positive and negative ions. Air conditioning, lack of ventilation, and long dry spells remove negative ions, which usually serve to latch onto airborne dirt particles and wrestle them to the floor, rendering the air purer. Roughly one-third of the population seems to be particularly sensitive to negative-ion depletion. The proportion of negative ions is highest around moving water (storms, oceans, rivers, waterfalls)—It's no wonder that we feel so energized at the beach. The best ratios of negative to positive ions are associated with waterfalls and the time before, during, and after storms. The worst are found in windowless rooms and closed, moving vehicles. Air purifiers typically work by emitting negative ions, which purify room air by attaching to impurities and sinking them.

High concentrations of negative ions are essential for high energy and positive mood (Thayer, 1996)[1]. In fact, Marian Diamond, a professor of neuroanatomy at the University of California, Berkeley, has found that levels of negative ions are inversely related to levels of serotonin in the brain. Negative ions suppress serotonin levels in much the same way that natural sunlight suppresses melatonin. Hence the invigorating effect of fresh air and sunshine and the correspondingly depressed feelings associated with being closed in and dark. If you deplete the air of negative ions, you experience an increase in serotonin and its attendant drowsiness and relaxation—not what you want when mental agility is demanded. Diamond's research (1988)[2], along with other information on ions, is summarized in Yepsen (1987).[3]

In an interesting twist, Josh Backon, a member of the Department of Cardiology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, writes in an Internet posting (his E-mail address is backon@vms.huji.ac.il) that in order to increase left-hemisphere activity (linear, language, logical), one can block the left nostril and engage in "forced unilateral nostril breathing." Likewise, to increase right-hemisphere activity (creative, holistic, emotional), the right nostril should be blocked. This practice increases the supply of negative ions to a specific hemisphere.

And here is an interesting book on ions in your life. Ions And Your Brain

The impact of negative ions is powerful. Originally they were found to help asthma patients. Later they were discovered to effect Serotonin levels in the bloodstream, stabilize alpha rhythms and to positively affect reactions to sensory stimuli. The attendant greater level of alertness can translate into improved learning, improved well being and enhanced performance of mental tasks.
Dr. Albert P. Krueger, a Microbiologist and experimental Pathologist at the University of California, found that an astonishing small quantity of negative ions could kill bacteria and quickly take them out of the air so they were less likely to infect people".

Rock Salt Crystal Lamps are highly suitable for daily use near Televisions, and Computers around smokers, in office with air-conditioning, during massage therapy, in mediation rooms and anywhere else you want to restore or preserve the natural air quality.

Salt lamps are very useful on a daily basis to improve our health and psyche. They not only make for pleasurable surrounding and notable conversation pieces, they have been reported to help improve our health.
Ionizers, or negative ion generators, produce negative ions. How? Under the action of a high voltage corona discharge or ultraviolet UVC light, or high heat an atom of oxygen in the air gains an electron, and it becomes negatively charged. This oxygen atom is now a negative ion, a very desirable condition. But, when an atom of oxygen loses an electron, it lacks a negative charge, and is therefore positive. This electronless atom is now a positive ion, an undesirable condition.
Himalayan Salt lamps are indeed beautiful. But do they emit meaningful levels of negative ions?
There are two types of salt lamps. European and Himalayn (from Pakistan). This test relates to Himalayn salt lamps.
Having personally tested a popular brand of rock salt crystal lamp in our lab, we can attest that it was all but worthless as a generator of negative ions.
After measuring the negative ion output level from the Himalayan salt lamp, we took our sensitive negative ion detector outdoors and measured a far higher lever of naturally occurring negative ions than the salt lamp emitted.
If the salt lamp's negative ion output would have been any lower, we could not have measured it. The salt lamp put out such a small level of negative ions that just taking a reading depleted the few negative ions that it did put out, and then the ion detector stopped indicating. We then had to remove the ion detector from near the salt lamp for a few minutes before we could again measure negative ions near the lamp. We couldn't tell the exact level of ions.
With high-density corona-discharge ionizers, the ion detector gives a far stronger reading, that does not decrease as it did when trying to measure the ion output from the salt crystal lamp. Moreover, the intense level of negative ions from the corona-discharge ionizer are detectable at a considerably greater distance (about 10 feet or more) than with the salt lamp (a few inches).
Negative ions measured outdoors with a thunderstorm in the distance are much greater than we measured from the salt lamp we tested. But still not as near as high as the intense levels of negative ions from a corona-discharge negative ionizer.
The bottom line: Himalayan salt crystal lamps emit very low levels of negative ions.
All Salt Lamps Are Not Equal.
Ion generation depends on many things including surface area and applied heat.
Ionization Ranking.
A smooth area has the least surface area.

A rough surface has the more surface area than a smooth surface. A rough surface can have many more times the surface area. And a rough surface will emit many more ions.
Conclusion One - A "polished" salt lamp gives off fewer ions than a hand chipped salt lamp with a rough surface area.

The larger the mass of salt the more ions that can be emitted. So a 5 kilogram salt lamp will have more surface area than a 1 kilogram salt lamp with the same shape.
Conclusion Two - A larger salt lamp gives off more ions.
A salt lamp made of salt chips has more surface area per kilogram than a solid salt lamp. So 5 kilograms of salt chips have many more times the surface area of a solid salt lamp.

Conclusion Three - The best salt lamp for ionization is one made of salt chips.


Trust you find the above information is useful and worth your consideration.

James Oh

AT GHEE-HIANG SHOP, PENANG

Dear loving readers,

The week before last, I spent several days in my hometown, Georgetown, Penang and as usual visited my favorite shop, Ghee Hiang..

To know more information of this shop, please click at the title of the post

Below are some of the photos that were taken at the inside of the shop,at Jalan Macalister. If you want to locate this shop, look for the big signboard indicates their trademark and their celebration of more than 150 years, which you should not missed.

Which one of the view would you prefer?

Below is the photo taken at the outside of the shop, the big signboard of 150 years.

Can someone tell me why they have been using the baby as their trademark?



The photo taken from the main entrance. I am sitting at the nearly a century old black wood with mother of pearl sofa, facing the main entrance.







This photo shows one of the corners of the shop with a old coffee table, old bicycle and display cabinet.

Why did they display all these old antique? What is the real purpose of doing it?




Me at the inside of the shop.










Below are some of Tau Sar Pneah"(Green Bean Paste Pastry)and the sesame seed oil that I have bought from the shop. In the past, what drink is the best to eat with Tau Sar Pneah.? Please fill free to forward your answer through comment. Thank you in advance for your kind participation.



The shop front desk where orders and transactions are made.


Trust you enjoy the beauty of this shop.

Remember to pay the shop a visit when you were in Penang. Please check it out yourself.

James Oh

Think of others who may need it

Dear my loving readers,

You will agree that I am wise enough to share the invaluable article below.


IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU DON’T NEED, GIVE IT TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT. IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

You know by now how important it is to offer service freely to your community without expecting anything specific in return. You know as well how important the intangible personal benefits of self-respect and inspiration that accompany such action are. But it is also true that by rendering a public service you have an effect on the values in your community. Your actions are a quiet but steadfast signal to others of the importance of being involved, a sign that success does not require heartless devotion to a cause and a reminder to others of the personal satisfaction you gain from your labor. You will find that you inspire others to similar actions in different areas, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond what you alone can do. The community in which you live will become a better place, and you will be happier being a part of it.

Let us practice it more often and to form our behavior eventually.

James Oh

The 12 Most Powerful Super Foods

Dear my loving readers,

I am strongly believe that you will definitely agree with me that health is the most supreme important in life. In this respect, I write to share with you some vital information that you ought to know as well.


The 12 Most Powerful Super Foods By Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.


Why Are They So Super?

Ask five nutritionists to rate the 12 most powerful foods and you'll get five different lists, but many of the selections will overlap. Why? Because every food provides something different: Some are a rich source of protein or fiber but void of many vitamins and minerals, while others contain disease-fighting phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, but no protein. The trick, claim experts, is to get a variety of the best foods. The following 12 power foods are a good place to start.

Avocados




Sure they're high in fat, but avocados contain healthful monounsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. 'Avocados aid in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders,' says Ed Bauman, Ph.D., director of Bauman College . They're loaded with fiber (11 to 17 grams per fruit) and are a good source of lutein, an antioxidant linked to eye and skin health.

Apples




'An apple a day really does keep the doctor away,' says Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Apples are loaded with the powerful antioxidants quercetin and catechin, which protect cells from damage - that means a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, especially if you eat the skin. Research shows that the apple peel contains five times more polyphenols than the flesh. Apples and their skins pack a lot of fiber too (about twice that of other common fruits, including peaches, grapes, and grapefruit), which may help fight the battle of the bulge.


Blueberries



Antiaging superstars, blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which have been shown to improve vision and brain function. Studies show that eating blueberries slows impairments in motor coordination and memory that accompany aging. These little berries also reduce inflammation, which is inextricably linked with virtually every chronic disease from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to diabetes and heart disease. Other studies show that blueberries have much greater anticancer activity than other fruits

Cabbage



In the vegetable world, the Brassica genus reigns supreme, and the cabbage is the most impressive of the lot. Brassica vegetables (including broccoli, bok choy) contain compounds called indoles, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer dramatically. 'Eating cabbage more than once a week cut men's colon cancer odds by 66 percent,' says Bauman. 'Cabbage also stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, and is a good blood purifier.' If you go for the red variety, you'll also get a healthy dose of anthocyanins (the same pigment molecules that make blueberries blue), another powerful antioxidant with an anticancer punch.




Fish and Fish Oil
Eating fish helps cut the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. The fatty varieties may also help alleviate depression. The American Heart Association recommends that adults eat at least two fish meals per week, especially wild salmon, herring, and sardines, because those varieties provide the most heart-healthy omega 3s. Avoid mercury-containing varieties like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna, says Roberta Anding, M.S., R.D., national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. (Chunk light tuna is okay.)



Garlic
Research shows that garlic lowers total cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels, helping prevent clogged arteries. 'Two to three cloves a day cut the odds of subsequent heart attacks in half for heart disease patients,' says Bauman. 'Garlic also tops the National Cancer Institute's list of potential cancer-preventive foods.' Whole baked garlic helps detoxify the body of heavy metals like mercury (from fish) and cadmium. Garlic also acts as an antibacterial and antiviral, boosting resistance to stress-induced colds and infections. Can't stand garlic breath? Chew on a sprig of parsley.


Mushrooms
Used for centuries in Eastern medicine, mushrooms have powerful effects on the immune system – especially the maitake, shiitake, and reishi varieties. 'Mushrooms such as maitake help prevent and treat cancer, viral diseases, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure,' says Bauman. In fact, mushrooms are used as an adjunctive cancer treatment throughout Asia because of their ability to counteract the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation while simultaneously shrinking tumors. What's more, Japanese researchers have found that regularly eating shiitake mushrooms lowers blood cholesterol levels up to 45 percent.




Almonds
Almonds are loaded with fiber and monounsaturated fat, both of which have been shown to lower cholesterol. According to the Food and Drug Administration, eating 1.5 ounces of most nuts, including almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. And even though almonds are relatively high in fat and calories, studies show that eating almonds can actually help with weight loss (their protein, fiber, and monounsaturated fats provide the feeling of fullness, preventing overeating).




Eggs
The best protein source on the planet, eggs consistently outrank milk, beef, whey, and soy in the quality of protein they provide. In addition to containing all nine essential amino acids, eggs are loaded with nutrients. 'And for God's sake, eat the yolks,' says Bowden. People avoid the yolks because they fear cholesterol, but egg yolks contain choline, which helps protect heart and brain function and prevents cholesterol and fat from accumulating in the liver.



Flaxseeds
Loaded with alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation, flaxseed has been used for centuries for medicinal and health reasons. Gandhi himself proclaimed, 'Wherever flaxseed becomes a regular food item among the people, there will be better health.' Bauman adds, 'The seed itself has terrific nutritional value, very usable protein, tremendous fatty acids, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc.' Additionally, they're a great source of fiber.





Pomegranates
Pomegranates have up to three times the antioxidants of red wine and green tea – and the juice has been shown to reduce artery-clogging plaque, which in turn prevents heart disease and stroke. Research shows that long-term consumption of pomegranate juice may also help slow aging and protect against cancer.




Dark Chocolate
When it comes to chocolate, bitter is better – at least in terms of health. The benefits of chocolate come from flavonols and antioxidants (the same disease-fighting chemicals found in cranberries, apples, strawberries, and red wine). The caveat: Only real cacao contains flavonols, so look for chocolate that boasts a high percentage of cacao (60 percent or more). Dark chocolate also has fewer calories than other varieties, and when eaten in moderation, it lowers unhealthy LDL cholesterol and prevents plaque from building up in your arteries.


Trust you find the above information useful. Wish you good health everyday.

A very touching message

Dear our loving readers,

Below is a very touching story, which I have received from my contacts and trust it will touch your nerve as well.


*Daniel* : I guess we are the left overs in this world. *
Jasmine*: I think so.. All of my friends have boyfriends & we are the only 2
persons left in this world without any special someone in our lives. *

Daniel*: Yup! I don't know what to do.*
Jasmine*: I know! We'll play a game. *

Daniel*: What game? *
Jasmine*: I'll be your girlfriend for 30 days & you will be my boyfriend.*

Daniel*: That's a great plan in fact, I don't have anything to do for the
following weeks.. *

DAY 1:*
They watched their first movie together & were both touched in the romantic
film. *

DAY 4:*

They went to the beach & had a picnic... Daniel & Jasmine had their quality
time together.
*

DAY 12:*

Daniel invited Jasmine to a circus and they went to a Horror House.. Jasmine
was scared and she tried to touch Daniel's hand but by accident she touched someone
else and they both laughed..*

DAY 14:*

They saw a fortune teller down the road and asked for their future. The fortune teller said: "My darlings, please don't waste the time of your lives... spend your time together happily." Then tears flow from the teller's eyes. *

DAY 20:*

Jasmine invited Daniel to go to the hill and they saw a meteor... Jasmine
mumbled something .*

DAY 28:*

They rode on a bus and because of the bumpy road, Jasmine gave her first kiss to Daniel by accident. *

DAY 29:

**11:37 pm *
Daniel & Jasmine were sitting in the park where they first decided to play this game ...*

Daniel*: I'm tired Jasmine... do you want any drinks? I'll buy you one..I'll just go down the road.. *

Jasmine* : Apple juice would be fine,thanks.*

Daniel*: Wait for me... *

20 minutes later**... *a stranger approched Jasmine.*

Stranger* : Are you a friend of Daniel?*

Jasmine*: Yes, why? What happened? *

Stranger* : A reckless drunken driver ran over Daniel & he is critical in the hospital .*

**11:57pm*

The doctor came out from the emergency room & handed out an apple juice & a letter to Jasmine. *

Doctor*: We found this in Daniel's pocket.

Jasmine read the letter which says:

Jasmine, this past few days, I realized you are really a cute girl & I am falling for you.. your cherished smile, your everything when we played this game.. & before this game ends, I would like you to be my girlfriend for the rest of my life. I love you, Jasmine...

Jasmine crumples the paper & shouted..

"Daniel! I don't want you to die...I love you... Remember that night we saw
a meteor? I mumbled something.. I wished that we would be together forever &
never end this game. Please don't leave me, Daniel... I love you, you cannot
do this to me

Then the clock strikes 12


Daniel's heart stop pumping
*

THEN IT WAS THE 30th DAY...*

************************************************************************************

Always love your loved ones & show them how you feel before it's too late..
You will never know when they will be gone from your embrace.. If you were
given a time to bestow petals of everlasting compassion & love to your love
ones, today is the day. Love them while they are still here...


Cheers and have a lovely day everyday,

James Oh

some raining issues resolved

Dear loving readers,

Raining, raining, go away. Now, you don't have to sing the song. Look at the photos below:

You don't have worry of getting your shoe wet. Look at the small little umbrella that protects your shoes from getting wet. Nice and neat.



Now, you don't have to worry if the rain getting heavier. See the photo below:-



Trust the above will solve some of your concerns.

Be Happy and everything can be resolved.

James Oh

Trust the above enlighten your day,