Archive for January 12th, 2008


For the love of Rugby

I was introduced to rugby games when I lived in Australia for more than two years. I was already there when the Aussies hosted the 2003 Rugby World Cup, which was won by England and Australia as runner-up. I didn’t really understand how rugby games were played then, but I was so amazed how fans celebrate and support their teams! It’s not just a sports game, Rugby is a republic! (more…)

Good in the Bad Old World

Good News Bad News (Source:http://www.essex1.com/people/paul/goodnbn2.gif)

I wish to share with you this January 1 entry on the 1972 Friendship Book of Francis Gay. The message is simple: even though bad things are given emphasis and reported each day - in radio, tv, newspapers, and via internet - good things are still happening out there. Yes, there are lots of negativities in this world, even the most disturbing ones - terrorism, murder, death and lots of suffering. However, even if most media news highlight these dark areas of humanity, there are also positive things that balances them, albeit not given the exposure.

Since the year has just began, we should start to look at the world on a different perspective and appreciate more the good things that are, too, happening. Hope we learn a thing or two from this post: (more…)

Health and Safety for the Construction Industry

The construction industry is one of the largest industries worldwide and is the biggest industry in the UK. It is considered the backbone of any country because the industry not just erects buildings, builds houses or constructs any bridges, but any built infrastructures become an important part of building a whole nation. Hence, since the construction industry employs millions of people, it needs skilled and qualified workers to deliver the performance needed and assured health and safety of its workers. (more…)