September 2, 2010
Being shown my daughter’s test paper result for Computer subject, I am reminded much of an IT-driven generations we are.
Do you know that Primary 1 students are expected to know - storage media such as hard disk and pen drive or input device such as light pen or video cards?
Imagine, expecting 6-year-olds to know what the output is when you press “Shift” key and “?/” key!
Back in the nineties, I had to join a private computer class because there was none offered in school. Unlike now which is part of their syllabus.
Not that I am complaining as this is the technology that they will have be comfortable with from now on.
It’s just a little scary sometimes that we are giving these small kids lessons to be familiar with a technology that we know is not only helpful and educational but also addictive, distracting and potentially a health-hazard.
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August 29, 2010
Perhaps having lived in a district where big time robbery is quite unheard of, we are lulled into believing that it is as safe elsewhere in the country.
Of course, as in all other big cities where people are too busy that next door neighbours are practically strangers and the need to preserve privacy means we could not care less what happens outside our own gate.
This combined with being used to our low crime rate, it is easy to be careless - and this makes it easier for the ill-intended.
When even the risk of being electrocuted is not enough to deter theft, what are door locks when all they need to deal with are panicky occupants.
Not many cities in the world can escape crime - but the good thing about a small country such as Brunei is that there is a high possibility that crimes will get solved and those responsible will be found.
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August 28, 2010
From our house in Lumut, the beach is less than 5 mins drive away.
Over in Bandar Seri Begawan, the nearest beach is at the Taman Rekreasi Hutan Berakas (Berakas Forest Recreational Park) - which is still around 15 mins drive away.
But despite being this “near”, it was only recently that we brought the kids to Taman Hutan Berakas.
Located along Muara-Tutong Highway, the entrance is marked by giant Nepenthes sculptures in bright green.
You won’t miss it because there are signboards way before the entrance and there are nothing but trees, kilometres and kilometres before this junction.
The kids were thrilled to spot monkeys on the narrow and dim road with forest on both sides that finally led to one area of the park where there are swings, barbeque stands and picnic huts - and beautiful view of the blue sea.
This side of the park was pleasantly shaded by tall trees and I can imagine how busy it gets on normal afternoon (it was quiet then being fasting month).
The kids headed straight to the swings and there they stayed until we left - without even setting foot on the beach.
Because the beach was several steps down!
Not only is Taman Hutan Berakas a lovely park, this is a perfect place to visit when you fancy a picnic without bringing home clothes full of sand - because you can ask the kids, “Are you SURE you want to come back up these staircases later?”
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August 24, 2010
With the festive sales coming soon, we are looking forward to getting some wardrobe staples - pants, work shirts … and the all important jeans.
Here’s an online store, Dave’s New York, which carries major brands such as Levi’s, Carhartt, Red Wing, Timberland PRO and many others. But this is not a typical clothing store as they specialize in work related attires - jeans, work outerwear, work shirts and pants, work footwear and work uniforms.
Here you will find quality clothing that are practical and comfortable for work - yet stylish in timeless sort of way.
Of course, what’s good about this store is their great deals.
Look for their Levis range with discounts from 24% for designs such as the Levi’s 514 jeans, Levi’s 505 jeans and the classic and original button fly Levi’s 501 jeans.
Please note that this store only ships within Continental United States - so time to make use of your American connections!
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August 19, 2010
Overweight children are always making the news.
What we seldom hear about is skinny kids. The kind of kids that mothers with chubby kids long to feed and one look from the doctor or nurses almost always mean a prescription for vitamins.
Mothers of skinny kids love to trade dramatic stories of how poor our kids’ appetites are - from one who eats only vegetables to another who takes only fish - to one who tops it all, a child who refuses everything except rice and soup….!
What we would do to make them improve their appetite and we have tried a lot. But we are resigned to the fact that as long as they are healthy, which they are, we shall blame it on genetic that will hopefully outgrow itself.
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