Thursday, December 13, 2012

Top Colours Chosen for Swimming Wear 2013

Top Colours Chosen for Swimming Wear 2013


Top Colours Chosen for Swimming Wear 2013

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 12:25 AM PST

Swimming wear comes in a multitude of colours and we see those most popular colours change from year to year. One year every swimsuit you see is some shade of green; the next year a shade of blue. These vary on different tastes and different styles. No matter what colour was trending last year, you can bet a new colour will be out this year.

The colour for swimming wear in the year 2013 has proven to be a variety of all colours. There is the navy blue which stands out as well as the emerald green. Some fashions are going with poppy red or orange tones. For 2013 you will be able to pick your style and pick your colour; no matter what colour is your favourite, you will be able to find some type of style that you like that actually comes in the exact colour you want.

Source: http://www.plushswimwear.com/swimwear-blog/features/2012/Spring-2013-Fashion-Colors-Pantone/#v

SMSF or Direct Investment

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 12:14 AM PST

In the recent economy, SMSF and DIY funds have taken over approximately 71% of member's funds because of Telstra Super's increased balances of their accounts. It has been said that about 7 million dollars has poured into the term deposit arena while about 20% have transferred their funds within the first 3 months of the launch of the product.

Very little advertising was put into AustralianSupers' ASX200 and it has been available at least 12 years. During that time it has accumulated about 8,000 members in addition to 190 million dollars in funds. Some people are investing in specific shares, others in term deposits while others prefer pension annuities. Investment options are different so you need to pick the best investment option that is right for you. Not all options are the same and not all have the same payoff, so deciding what you want before you invest is important.

Source: http://www.superreview.com.au/news/superannuation/funds-battle-smsfs-with-direct-investment-options

Finding the Perfect Patio Enclosures Brisbane

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 12:03 AM PST

When it comes to providing protection for their home, property and family, most people share the philosophy to consider all options. Thanks to patio enclosures Brisbane, the most important decisions do not make you choose between functionality and style.

Patio enclosures provide the safety of keeping children, toys and family pets safely inside the property while keeping intruders and burglars outside the perimeter. Even those individuals who believe they life in relatively safe neighborhoods want to ensure the protection of their family and property. Safety is simply not something to be taken for granted.

With the many custom styles to choose from, patio enclosures Brisbane are not the boring prison wall fences that are conjured when one imagines perimeter security. In fact, these beautifully designed enclosures are completely the opposite of boring or bland. Many styles can even be specially built to blend in with existing landscaping.

Source: http://www.asial.com.au/Homesecurityequipmentguide?searchTerms[]=patio&searchTerms[]=enclosures

Confidential Pregnancy Counselling Australia

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 11:25 PM PST

Pregnancy is a wonderfully confusing time for women and their partners, and there are several factors that can make the situation a bit more complicated. New mothers may have a difficult time understanding the physical, emotional and mental changes occurring inside the body. Very young and/or single women may question whether becoming a mother is the right decision for them. Conversely, older and even menopausal women experience uncertainty for the health of their unborn baby.

Pregnancy counselling Australia is available to help sort out some of the questions for both the routine and the unique situations women and couples face during pregnancy. Experts provide education and resources, discuss options and alternatives based on each situation. Of course, all counselling sessions are kept strictly confidential. During this special time, women face many decisions that can be overwhelming if faced alone. Thanks to pregnancy counselling Australia, they are not alone.

Source: http://www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au/news/archive/2012/item_0230.php

五年前寫的一篇文章:紀念館

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:07 PM PST

最近忙於第二部作品,故無暇更新部落格。適逢今天12月13日這個特殊日子,在此分享一篇五年前寫的舊文,從觀光一座紀念館中述說著75年前的今日在南京發生的一起世紀悲劇。

紀念館

去年(2006年)中,與全家人一起到中國江南旅游度假。對我這個典型的中國歷史愛好者來說,初次登陸中國無疑是件非常興奮的人生大事,那種感覺就如周傑倫超級粉絲第一次遇見周傑倫,畢生難忘。登機前,我還數夜難眠,因為二十年來所讀到的數百本的文字、所看過的數千張的照片,終於可以身體力行地去"實踐"了。

中國是個地廣人多的泱泱大國,江南只不過是中國總面積的百分之五,比我國小了些,但人口卻是我國的十幾倍。這次的江南行,我們只在五個大城市留下足跡,所以並不算真正地游遍江南。之前,我常自以為自己很了解中國,甚至自封為中國通、漢學家,但親身接觸後,心裡對這個國家有種奇妙的感覺,似曾相識但又很陌生,可能這就是海外華人的中國情義結吧。

這次的江南之旅,讓我印像最深刻的城市是十朝古都——南京。南京,別稱金陵,曾經是十個朝代的國都,看看那雄偉宏大的古代城門、繁華風光的秦淮河畔,想像起來,總有種氣像萬千的感覺。雖然,過去的帝都氣息早已不再,但商業蓬勃、歌舞升平的盛景還是隨處可見。但是,走在這五光十色的大街上,見到店鋪大叔和顧客阿姨開懷大笑地聊天,我總是隱隱約約地感覺南京有種莫名的悲愁,是不是她曾經有段不堪回首的慘痛記憶,還是我本身的歷史嗅覺過於敏感?

來到南京之前,我有個地方非去不可。抵達南京後,我心中深深感應到那個地方發出悲痛的呻吟、仇恨的咆哮。我越接近那地方,那種感覺越是強烈、越是震撼。終於到了,我並未立即跟隨人群進入,只是站在它的大門口外,雙眼注視著那聳立的十字架石碑,看啊看啊,眼眶不知不覺地有股失控的力量。啊,有人呼喚我了,於是我走進那道門,那是個通往歷史真相的大門。我一步一步地走進去,眼前的情景慢慢地變成黑白暗淡、烏雲紛湧,仿佛進入了時光隧道,回到七十年前在這兒發生的一件驚天地泣鬼神的民族大災難。

我進入了南京大屠殺紀念館……


那巨大的十字架石碑就在我面前,石碑上面深深地刻著一個日期、一個無法磨滅的日期:1937.12.13 --- 1938.1,這日期記載了一個在人間發生的地獄。然後,我跟著游客人群進入紀念館內,據我所知,這整座紀念館是采用灰白色大理石壘砌而成,整個造型有點兒像一座墓地,外觀看起來莊嚴肅穆,而每個游客都是神色沉重。一進入紀念館,最先經過的部分是遺骨陳列室,我被眼前恐怖的情景嚇得全身僵化,天啊,那是一座萬人坑啊,坑中的遺骸數以千計,大部分骸骨都是不完整的、零碎的,有的頭骨裂開、有的頸骨折斷,有的盆骨有很深的刀刺痕跡。越看越膽戰心驚,全身毛骨悚然,這真的是發生在二十世紀文明社會裡的嗎?眼前的歷史鐵證殘酷地回答了我心中的疑問。這時,我仿佛聽到了一陣陣婦女慘痛的尖叫聲,小孩哇哇大哭,摻雜著鬼子那恐怖的笑聲、軍刀刺入、血肉剝開的聲音,啊啊啊啊啊啊。

我回神過來,滿頭冷汗,急忙跟隨人群走去。接下來,走進了一個像地下墓穴的史料陳列大廳,裡面陳列著千余張歷史照片和見證史料,照片裡的血腥鏡頭和文字上的實況描述,使到整個大廳猶如一座人間地獄博物院。這史料大廳很詳細地把整個大屠殺事件的來龍去脈通過照片和文字向後世人表達,每一張照片、每一段文字都是犧牲了無數的性命和鮮血而形成的,我一張一張地看、一句一句地讀,胸口一陣陣地劇痛,全身上下不由自主地打顫,心海突然間掀起了悲痛的巨浪、再湧起了仇恨的波濤,終於化成了淚水,為什麼萬物之靈的人類會對自己的同類做出這種天地不容的慘事?歷史照出的只是答案和結果,卻照不出人的本性……

其中一張照片,是那一天的《東京日日新聞》的報道:百人斬超紀錄,向井106對野田105。看到這兒,我已經有少少麻木了,心中的悲痛和仇恨恢復了平靜,開始用理性地思考每張照片。這就是戰爭的真面目,集體屠殺、殺人競賽、火燒民宅、輪奸折磨,一具具的屍體堆積如山、一滴滴的血流成河,管你是富人貧民、兒童婦女,一概都殺!戰爭根本就是一個大規模的恐怖盜竊行為,戰爭的獲利者只是一小撮權利狂,受害者都是平民百姓!

當日的那篇新聞還寫道:向井和野田被稱為"皇軍的英雄"。哼,戰爭中有英雄嗎?殺人最多的是英雄嗎?勝利者是英雄嗎?若侵占一國一城是英雄,那同樣的,偷人一瓜一果也是英雄?錯!只有維護和平的人,才是真英雄!什麼聖戰、什麼解放亞洲民族,全都是為了掩蓋那狼子野心的侵略者而制的華麗羊皮。

這時,我看到一個白人雕像,從這雕像可以感覺到他的正義凌然,他是約翰•馬吉,他在大屠殺期間,無懼日軍的威脅,積極參與拯救中國難民,更重要的是他拍攝了許多大屠殺的照片和紀錄片。感恩他,因為他的勇氣和攝影機,後人才能看到人心的魔鬼、戰爭的恐怖,最重要的是揭露了南京大屠殺的悲慘歷史和日本軍國主義者的血腥暴行。


走出了紀念館,感受到那微暖的陽光。陽光照射在紀念館壁上的一排黑色數字上:300000,三十萬,三十萬條的性命,三十萬個被血腥屠殺的犧牲者。這個數目對我來說,又抽像又恐怖,那本來可是活得幸福快樂的三十萬個老百姓,卻只是因為某些權力狂而化成戰爭博弈上的一粒棋子,後來棋子被吃掉了,那三十萬人就變成了"300000"這數字的其中一小部分,他們的名字、樣貌全都被這"300000"吞噬了。不久,有幾只白鴿停落在那"300000"的上面,仿佛告訴我這"300000"只有這一次,和平時代降臨了,但願如此。紀念館外有一座和平大鐘,左右題字:祈世界和平,撞歷史警鐘。我們全家人在那鐘前拍了一張合照,祈求天下太平、世界祥和。

紀念館裡所有的告示牌和解說文字,除了中英語之外,還有日語。想必中國政府希望日本人別忘記自己祖先七十年前在南京所干的一切惡行,中國人已經原諒了日本人,但中國人是永遠不會忘記這段悲慘記憶的。在上旅游巴士前,我回首再望一望那十字架石碑和那座封印了人心魔鬼的南京大屠殺紀念館,默禱:你們安息吧。這時,烏雲慢慢地散開了,只等待那和平的陽光……

(全文完)

今年2012年是南京大屠殺七十五周年紀念。前事不忘,後事之師,以史為鑒,開創未來。

此拙作獲得了2007年馬大文學雙周創作比賽散文組亞軍。

Stylish Maternity Lingerie for Yummy Mummies

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:54 PM PST

So what if you're pregnant? Maternity lingerie does not always need to be nana nursing bras and drab hosiery lingerie. With Hotmilk Lingerie offering a whole new selection of fashionable lingerie with drama and chutzpah, you can look your sexy best even while your tummy swells and you gain a lot of flab on your thighs and breasts.

According to analysts at Hotmilk Lingerie, there are many women who complain of having a non-existent sex life and intimacy with their husbands because pregnancy makes them physically unattractive. Thus, to spice up the cuddling in the bedroom it is important that you try out the maternity lingerie that Hotmilk has on offer. Your hubby would definitely respond to your advances and you could have a blissful pregnancy with confidence thanks to comfortable and fashionable lingerie options from the designer brand.

After all, 'who says maternity lingerie has to boring – it could be fun and sexy too!'

Source: http://motherandbaby.ninemsn.com.au/assetslideshow.aspx?assetid=257933

Small Loans to Come Under National Regulation

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:29 PM PST

The small loans industry in Australia may soon be under closer regulation, as the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has agreed to a national takeover of this regulation. Of particular interest to the regulators are payday loans, widely regarded as predatory even as many people see them s their only source of credit.

However, all forms of small loans and quick loans will be under this increased scrutiny once the takeover is complete. Currently such credit products are difficult to monitor because of differing state regulations and enforcement powers; many of these small loans are offered over the Internet and are thus difficult to manage across state lines. A national enforcement and regulatory effort will solve many of these problems. The move is designed to increase protection of low-income borrowers, who often find their credit access limited, driving them towards payday loans and similar services which can become endless cycles of debt.

Source: http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/pfloansandcredit/creditdebt/8124889/loan-shark-hunting-dodgy-lending-to-be-outlawed

New Member of the Sena SPH10 Family Intended for Skiers

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:25 PM PST

Any activity that requires a helmet also requires a bluetooth communication system. Helmets reduce visual and audio capabilities and in order to stay in touch with groups while riding or skiing, a bluetooth helmet headset is an absolute must for modern athletes and recreational skiers and riders. The Sena SPH10 family of bluetooth helmet headsets has seen the addition of the SPH10S, specifically designed for skiing helmets.

The SPH10S has all of the benefits and features of the classic Sena SPH10 line in a design tailored specifically towards skiers, snowboarders, and other winter sport enthusiasts and the helmets designed for these activities. As more and more winter sports participants adopt helmets as standard, even casual skiers on vacations, the need for robust, simple bluetooth communication under these circumstances has grown exponentially, and the Sena SPH10S offers all of the features and reliability necessary to make an enjoyable ski trip into a safe ski trip.

Source URL: http://business.transworld.net/115613/news/sena-technologies-introduces-bluetooth-helmet-device-for-skiers-and-riders/

[Travelogue] 意外降临

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:09 PM PST


凌晨五点多,在维尔纽斯的机场,在回家的路上。

突然收到一则短讯,我在阿姆斯特丹回程的班机由于技术问题,延迟了接近五小时。意味着原本在阿姆有四个小时转机的时间,变成了九个钟头。

疲倦的我只感觉沮丧。

在飞机上睡醒后吃了早餐,稍微恢复精神。想想九个小时的时间,在机场空等也不是办法,说不定可以离开机场到其他地方走走。可惜的是,事前没有预知这种意外,我对阿姆斯特丹着实一无所知,不知何从走起。

我身旁坐着一位曾在荷兰工作的立陶宛人,我大概问了一些概况,决定乘火车到Amsterdam Central的旧城区看看。其时四月,已是郁金香开花的季节,没有相关的资料,结果错过了。

算算荷兰有名的风车、郁金香、起士,我都没有亲见。倒是在市区逛了半天,不小心经过了著名的红灯区。

飞机降落在Schiphol机场时,立陶宛人对我说:"今天天气很好,证明你运气不错。你应该出去走走。"

MAGAZINE COVER: Lee Hye Jung on Elle Vietnam, December 2012

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 12:29 PM PST

Model: Lee Hye Jung (Major)
Magazine Cover: Elle Vietnam, December 2012
Photographer: Alexander Neumann
Stylist: Sara Francia
Hair: Franco Argento
Makeup: Sergio Corvacho

Source: models.com

今日星蹤,陳偉,andy今日13/12/2012香港星蹤:

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:34 AM PST

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今日星蹤,陳偉,andy今日13/12/2012香港星蹤:
日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 《法網狙擊》之「狙擊漏網之『娛』」
嘉賓: 謝天華 、 楊怡 、 森美 、 陳敏之 、
許紹雄 、 苟芸慧 、 陳煒 、 陳庭欣 、
郭政鴻 、 黃智雯 、 王君馨 、 賈曉晨 、
沈震軒 、 鄧梓峰 、 王浩信 、 鄧健泓 、
吳業坤 、 林穎彤 、 白健恩 、 李思雅 、
陳志健 、 羅天宇 、 林芊妤 、 文偉鴻 。
時間: 14:00
地點: 將軍澳新都城中心二期商場L1天幕廣場

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 「李丞責中華風水文化」 旗艦店隆重開幕
嘉賓: 黃柏高 、 李丞責 、 劉倩婷 。
時間: 15:00
地點: 佐敦彌敦道216號至228號恆豐中心1樓11-12號鋪

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 我的合味道工作坊
嘉賓: 古巨基 。
時間: 15:00 - 16:00
地點: 荃灣青山公路398號愉景新城購物商場L1天幕廣場

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: Yes!!School Tour 2012
嘉賓: 小龍鳳 。
時間: 15:50 - 16:50
地點: 屯門友愛村宣道會陳瑞芝紀念中學


日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 《體通體透》錄影
嘉賓: 歐錦棠 、 黎芷珊 、 張秀文 、 郭田葰 、
呂慧儀 、 陸浩明 、 古明華 、 張繼聰 。
時間: 17:00
地點: 將軍澳電視廣播城一廠

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 梁乃鵬博士歡宴《雷霆掃毒》台前幕後仝人
嘉賓: 苗僑偉 、 徐子珊 、 官恩娜 、 黃智賢 、
郭政鴻 、 歐陽靖 、 林子善 、 吳綺莉 、
程可為 、 于洋 、 李麗麗 、 呂珊 、
楊瑞麟 、 黃子雄 、 梁舜燕 、 蔣志光 、
林偉 、 樊奕敏 、 黃柏文 、 何君誠 、
許家傑 、 楊證樺 、 林敬剛 、 張達倫 、
曾守明 、 林秀怡 、 何俊軒 、 姚浩政 、
何傲兒 、 李家鼎 、 趙希洛 、 梁乃鵬 、
林志華 。
時間: 18:30
地點: 將軍澳電視廣播城三樓西餐廳

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: Live Stage@朗豪坊
嘉賓: 謝文雅 。
時間: 21:00 - 21:45
地點: 旺角亞皆老街8號朗豪坊12/F Live Stage


日期: 13/12/2012 - 16/12/2012
活動: 舞台劇《極地情聖》
嘉賓: 黃秋生 、 梁祖堯 。
時間: 20:00
地點: 灣仔告士打道一號香港演藝學院歌劇院


日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 《360》錄影
嘉賓: 吳業坤 。
時間:
地點: 將軍澳電視廣播城

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 新碟祝捷會
嘉賓: 關心妍 。
時間: 11:30 - 14:00
地點: 銅鑼灣糖街2-8號CEO


日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 黃埔聖誕小廚神學堂
嘉賓: 岑麗香 、 Greta Yaxley。
時間: 12:00
地點: 紅磡黃埔新天地黃埔美食坊一樓中庭

日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 「HIBIKI響」 微電影《最佳響友》開幕首映禮
嘉賓: 周柏豪 、 連詩雅 、 張致恆 、 冼色麗 、
伍健雄 、 莊少榮 。
時間: 12:45
地點: 尖沙咀加拿芬道20號加拿芬廣場2樓「HIBIKI響」


日期: 13/12/2012
活動: 利東藥房開張剪綵儀式
嘉賓: 黃柏高 、 陳僖儀 、 小肥 。
時間: 13:00
地點: 上環永樂街59號地下利東藥房


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Do You Live In An Urban Forest?

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:00 AM PST

Urban forest sounds like an oxymoron, but it is actually a healthy new trend helping cities beautify and detoxify their landscapes. Any forest or small collection of trees specifically planted within an urban or semi-urban area is a planned event. These wooded plant populations have been sprouting all through the metropolis and receiving great responses from residents.

The unexpected greenery certainly provides interesting scenery and shade on a summer day. Every urban forest facilitates additions such as benches, walking trails and dog parks mirror park-like settings. In addition to the aesthetic beauty of the trees, they also provide a place for birds and small wildlife to rest and live. Plus, the extra influx of trees and plant life providing oxygen may impact the overall health of residents. Aside from offering the benefit of photosynthesis, the additional plant life provides cover from harmful ozone, pollutants and toxic emissions prone urban areas.

Source: http://www.austourtravel.com/places-to-visit-in-melbourne-australia/

New Covent Garden Market Florists Display

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:00 AM PST

On a recent visit to New Covent Garden Market there were displays of so many flower arrangements that were done by a variety of florists. Not only did they have a wonderful assortment of floral supplies, but the flowers were gorgeous and made the place smell like spring. There were so many different types of flowers there like hydrangeas and peonies and so many more unbelievable types of flower arrangements. The assortment was something for the eyes to behold and we enjoyed every minute of our visit there.

You could tell the florists worked extra hard to showcase their talents and their merchandise. Part of a good floral arrangement is the props that are used and the endless supply of them available at the market was incredible. So many new ideas were put on display and trying them all is in the future for me. With flowers, you simply can't go wrong.

Source: http://www.flirtyfleurs.com/?s=florist

Does Cheap Travel Insurance Exist?

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 12:48 AM PST

Planning for travel, especially international travel can be a stressful experience. Documents must be gathered, clothes packed (baggage weight considered), and there may be some tasks to complete before leaving home, depending on the length of travel. Many vacationers feel that they need a vacation to get a break from the holiday planning.

In the hurry to prepare, one very important thing should not be overlooked. Cheap travel insurance is available for those who do not think they need it, but decide to purchase some "just in case." Especially with the rising cost of air travel, hotel stays and even taxis; it makes more sense to spend a few dollars in a proactive measure than to suffer a loss during vacation. Depending on budget and expected needs, cheap travel insurance can be obtained that will be sufficient to cover the cost of replacement belongings or alternative travel arrangements.

Source: http://seniortravel.about.com/od/seniortravelbasics/a/travelinsurance.htm

Finding a Finance Company for Your Business

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 12:47 AM PST

It is important when you find yourself in a position to need outside funding for your business that you find a finance company that understands exactly what your needs are. Getting a business loan is much harder than getting a home loan because businesses are different and every business has different needs when it comes to the amount of money, what the money will be used for, etc.

It's a long process that will require you to turn over virtually everything you have about your business include expenses, income, taxes and what you will use the money for. The finance company needs to make sure that you will continue to grow and will be able to pay your loan back before they take a chance on you and your business. You are representing your business so it's important to make a good impression on the lending institution.

Source: https://www.thesbhub.com.au/solution-guide/47/applying-for-business-finance

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