Boomers Digest

Jeremy Lin - Update At All Star Weekend

David Au — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:03:48 PST

Jeremy Lin (2011-present)

The New York Knicks claimed Lin off waivers on December 27 to be a backup behind Toney Douglas and Mike Bibby after an injury to guard Iman Shumpert; recently-signed guard Baron Davis was also injured and weeks away from playing. He becomes a restricted free agent at the end of the season.[103] Because of the lockout coaches had little opportunity to see Lin's play, and placed him fourth on the point guard depth chart. Lin said he was "competing for a backup spot, and people see me as the 12th to 15th guy on the roster. It's a numbers game",[48] and continued to arrive first at practice, leave last, intensely study game film, and work with coaches to improve his footwork and judgement. He made his season debut on the road against the Warriors, where he was warmly cheered in his return to Oracle Arena. On January 17, 2012, Lin was assigned to the Erie BayHawks of the D-League. On January 20, he had a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in the BayHawks' 122-113 victory over the Maine Red Claws. Lin was recalled by the Knicks three days later, but so feared being cut again that he asked a chaplain at a pregame prayer service to pray for him.

On January 28, Davis suffered a setback that postponed his Knicks debut.[109][103] Then New York considered releasing Lin before his contract became guaranteed on February 10 so they could sign a new player. However, after the Knicks squandered a fourth quarter lead in a February 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, coach Mike D'Antoni decided to give Lin a chance to play due to "desperation", according to experts. "He got lucky because we were playing so bad," said D'Antoni. Lin had played only 55 minutes through the Knicks' first 23 games, but he would unexpectedly lead a turnaround of an 8-15 team that had lost 11 of its last 13 games.

On February 4, Lin outplayed All-Star guard Deron Williams and had 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists--all career-highs--in a 99-92 Knicks victory over the New Jersey Nets. Teammate Carmelo Anthony suggested to coach Mike D'Antoni at halftime that Lin should play more in the second half. After the game, D'Antoni said Lin has a point-guard mentality and "a rhyme and a reason for what he is doing out there."[114][115][116] In the subsequent game against the Utah Jazz, Lin made his first career start playing without stars Anthony, who left the game due to injury, and Amar'e Stoudemire, whose older brother had died. Lin had 28 points and eight assists in the Knicks' 99-88 win.[117][118] Stoudemire and Anthony missed the next three and seven games, respectively. D'Antoni stated after the Jazz game that he intended to "rid[e Lin] like freakin' Secretariat." Basketball trainer David Thorpe said in hindsight that such a statement of confidence so soon by a coach was "incredibly rare", and likely gave Lin the confidence to continue to play aggressively despite making mistakes.

In a 107-93 win over the Washington Wizards, Lin played against John Wall and had 23 points and 10 assists, his first double-double. On February 10, Lin scored a new career-high 38 points and had seven assists, leading the Knicks in their 92-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. He outscored the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, who had 34 points. On February 11, Lin scored 20 points and had 8 assists in a narrow 100-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lin was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 steals in those four starts with the Knicks going undefeated.

On February 14, with less than a second remaining, Lin scored a game-winning three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors The basket so amazed the Lakers, watching on TV, that veteran player Metta World Peace ran by reporters shouting "Linsanity! Linsanity!" and waving his hands above his head. Lin became the first NBA player to score at least 20 points and have seven assists in each of his first five starts.[128] Lin scored 89, 109, and 136 points in his first three, four, and five career starts, respectively, all three of which are the most by any player since the merger between the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the NBA in 1976-77.

In the following game against the Sacramento Kings, Lin recorded 13 assists and led the Knicks back to .500.[131] New York had a 7-0 record after Lin started receiving major playing time, 6-0 with him starting. The winning streak ended in an 89-85 loss to the New Orleans Hornets; Lin scored 26 points but had nine turnovers. His 45 turnovers in his first seven career starts were the most since individual turnovers began being tracked in 1977-78. On February 19 in a 104-97 win against the Mavericks, Lin scored 28 points and tallied career highs with 14 assists and five steals. USA Today wrote, "No matter what Dallas threw at Lin -- double-teams, traps, blitzes, tall defenders ... smaller defenders ... stocky, thin -- Lin found a way ... to a victory against the defending NBA champions."

On February 16, Lin was invited to participate during NBA All-Star Weekend in the Rising Stars Challenge. He was originally omitted from the Rising Stars roster, but was added after his sudden rise to stardom. Some media outlets--including USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and CBSSports.com--stated that he deserved to play in the All-Star Game.

Source:
Wikipedia.com

iSafe Backpack for Seniors

David Au — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:06:43 PST

iSafe Bags, www.isafebags.com, recently announced the release of the iSafe Waist Pack, the newest addition to their line of safety backpacks and bags. The iSafe Waist Pack is the first and only waist pack with a hidden, built in, personal security systems to protect the wearer and provide security in threatening situations.

Equipped with a powerful, yet concealed alarm system, the iSafe Waist Pack ($39.99) will emit an audible alarm and flashing LED lights once the user pulls the cord to activate. The 1lb, one-size fits all pack is easy to operate and comes in black and blue/gray color options.

The iSafe Waist Pack is perfect for protecting active seniors. Its versatile design is useful in any type of situation, from yard work, the mall, to hiking, running errands or traveling. Even if one was stranded in an elevator or trapped in a building, iSafe will be there.

買書

David Au — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:01:19 PST

一男士到書店買書，問：《幸福的婚姻生活》在哪裡？

店員說：該書屬於幻想類小說，在第一排。

男士又問：那《夫妻相處之道》呢？

店員說：該書屬於武打類小說，在第二排。

男士：那《如何理財、購房發財》呢？

店員：那是妄想綜合症，屬精神病類，在第八排。

男士：那《如何晉升被提拔》《要加工資》《要加薪》類的書在哪排？

店員：在司法犯罪類，最後一排......

男士：你這裡有沒有一本叫《男人應該是一家之主》？

店員微笑說："我們這裡不賣童話書"

Basic Aging Knowledge - What Is Dementia?

David Au — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:15:07 PST

Dementia (taken from Latin, originally meaning "madness", is a serious loss of global cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It may be static, the result of a unique global brain injury, or progressive, resulting in long-term decline due to damage or disease in the body. Although dementia is far more common in the geriatric population, it can occur before the age of 65, in which case it is termed "early onset dementia". A recent survey done by Harvard University School of Publics Health and the Alzheimer's Europe consortium revealed that the second leading health concern (after cancer) among adults is Dementia.

Dementia is not a single disease, but rather a non-specific illness syndrome (i.e., set of signs and symptoms) in which affected areas of cognition may be memory, attention, language, and problem solving. It is normally required to be present for at least 6 months to be diagnosed; cognitive dysfunction that has been seen only over shorter times, in particular less than weeks, must be termed delirium. In all types of general cognitive dysfunction, higher mental functions are affected first in the process. Especially in the later stages of the condition, affected persons may be disoriented in time (not knowing what day of the week, day of the month, or even what year it is), in place (not knowing where they are), and in person (not knowing who they, or others around them, are).

Dementia, though often treatable to some degree, is usually due to causes that are progressive and incurable. Symptoms of dementia can be classified as either reversible or irreversible, depending upon the etiology of the disease. Fewer than 10% of cases of dementia are due to causes that may presently be reversed with treatment. Causes include many different specific disease processes, in the same way that symptoms of organ dysfunction such as shortness of breath, jaundice, or pain are attributable to many etiologies.

Without careful assessment of history, the short-term syndrome of delirium (often lasting days to weeks) can easily be confused with dementia, because they have all symptoms in common, save duration. Some mental illnesses, including depression and psychosis, may produce symptoms that must be differentiated from both delirium and dementia. There are many specific types (causes) of dementia, often showing slightly different symptoms. However, the symptom overlap is such that it is impossible to diagnose the type of dementia by symptomatology alone, and in only a few cases are symptoms enough to give a high probability of some specific cause. Diagnosis is therefore aided by nuclear medicine brain scanning techniques. Certainty cannot be attained except with brain biopsy during life, or at necropsy in death. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. It is possible for a patient to exhibit two or more dementing processes at the same time, as none of the known types of dementia protects against the others.

Source:
Wikipedia.com

Basic Aging Knowledge - What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

David Au — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:59:26 PST

Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease, is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. It was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named after him.

Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer's can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. Alzheimer's is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.

Although Alzheimer's disease develops differently for every individual, there are many common symptoms. Early symptoms are often mistakenly thought to be 'age-related' concerns, or manifestations of stress. In the early stages, the most common symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. When AD is suspected, the diagnosis is usually confirmed with tests that evaluate behaviour and thinking abilities, often followed by a brain scan if available.

As the disease advances, symptoms can include confusion, irritability and aggression, mood swings, trouble with language, and long-term memory loss. As the sufferer declines they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death.[8] Since the disease is different for each individual, predicting how it will affect the person is difficult. AD develops for an unknown and variable amount of time before becoming fully apparent, and it can progress undiagnosed for years. On average, the life expectancy following diagnosis is approximately seven years. Fewer than three percent of individuals live more than fourteen years after diagnosis.

The cause and progression of Alzheimer's disease are not well understood. Research indicates that the disease is associated with plaques and tangles in the brain.[11] Current treatments only help with the symptoms of the disease. There are no available treatments that stop or reverse the progression of the disease. As of 2012, more than 1000 clinical trials have been or are being conducted to find ways to treat the disease, but it is unknown if any of the tested treatments will work. Mental stimulation, exercise, and a balanced diet have been suggested as possible ways to delay symptoms in healthy older individuals, but they have not been proven as effective.

Because AD cannot be cured and is degenerative, the sufferer relies on others for assistance. The role of the main caregiver is often taken by the spouse or a close relative. Alzheimer's disease is known for placing a great burden on caregivers; the pressures can be wide-ranging, involving social, psychological, physical, and economic elements of the caregiver's life. In developed countries, AD is one of the most costly diseases to society.

Source:
Wikipedia.com

Endless love by George Lam & Teresa Tang 林子祥+鄧麗君

David Au — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:27:49 PST

My love, there's only you in my life,
The only thing that's right.
My first love, you're every breath that I take,
You're every step I make.
And I, I want to share, all my love with you,
No one else will do.
And your eyes, they tell me how much you care.
Oh yes, you will always be, my endless love.

Two hearts, two hearts that beat as one.
Our lives have just begun.
Forever, I'll hold you close in my arms,
I can't resist your charm.
My love, I'll be a fool, for you I'm sure,
You know I don't mind.
Cause you, you mean the world to me.
Oh, I know I've found in you, my endless love.

And love, I'll be that fool, for you, I'm sure.
You know I don't mind.
And yes, you'll be the only one.
Cause no one can deny,
This love I have its fine.
I'll give it all to you,
My love, my love, my endless love.

一首歌的故事: 何日君再來

David Au — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:46:05 PST

第一次看「何日君再來」時很難過，鼻子很酸。只能說，時代悲劇。
也許你對這首歌只覺得老氣，但是我覺得大家都該瞭解有些歌曲或是文學作品，曾經在時代變革中受到多大的冤枉與委屈。
我們活在一個言論自由、立場自由的空間裡，是很值得珍惜的事情。

邊聽鄧麗君的歌，邊看故事吧～
幾度「何日君再來」
文•張夢瑞　

好花不常開，好景不常在，愁堆解笑眉，淚灑相思帶
今宵離別後，何日君再來？
喝完了這杯，請進點小菜，人生能得幾回醉，不歡更何待
[口白]來，喝完這杯再說吧！
今宵離別後，何日君再來
停唱陽關疊，重擎白玉杯，殷勤頻致語，牢牢撫君懷
今宵離別後，何日君再來？
喝完了這杯，請進點小菜，
人生能得幾回醉，不歡更何待
[口白]哎！再喝一杯，乾了吧！
今宵離別後，何日君再來？
當你聆聽有「台灣最令人懷念的聲音」之譽的鄧麗君唱紅的「何日君再來」，可能難以想像，這首膾炙人口的歌曲，背後卻有著一段迷離曲折的故事。

這首歌誕生於民國26年中日戰爭前夕，之後輾轉被日本政府、國民政府和共產黨政府禁唱。更令人想不到的是，名作曲家劉雪庵因為寫了這首歌，一生受盡屈辱，在中國「文化大革命」中被紅衛兵狠狠地批鬥，並關進牛棚進行10年勞改，命運十分悲慘，令人一掬同情之淚。這，究竟是怎麼一回事？

一首歌的故事
日本NHK最近製作一部名為《一首歌的故事》的紀錄片，把一些重要歌曲的相關背景故事介紹給廣大聽眾，「何日君再來」也被選入其中。為此NHK記者還專程飛往海峽兩岸三地，慎重其事地訪問有關人士，試圖解開這首在東亞地區流傳了六十餘載的歌曲的神秘面紗。

說到「何日君再來」，必先提到創作此曲的劉雪庵。劉雪庵生於1905年，四川銅縣人，早年在成都美專學習鋼琴、小提琴、崑曲及作曲，1930年始進入上海音專，跟民國初年的著名音樂家蕭友梅和黃自學習作曲，是黃自的得意門生之一。

劉雪庵寫過許多叫好叫座、帶有藝術氣息的歌曲，像是「追尋」、「飄零的落花」、「紅豆詞」、「長城謠」等。話說劉雪庵從上海音專畢業後，有一次應邀參加校內同學舉辦的聯歡會，席間大家相約作曲留念，劉雪庵寫了一首探戈舞曲，就是日後的「何日君再來」。

民國26年2月，上海藝華電影公司籌拍一部由周璇主演的《三星伴月》，「何日君再來」是此片的插曲，女主角周璇在片中演唱此曲，音樂採用探戈節奏，速度雖然緩慢，但流動感較強，再加上詞曲優美，很快就在街頭巷尾流行起來。可以說，「何日君再來」是一首專為電影配樂寫的歌曲，沒有任何意圖。

此「君」非彼「軍」
「何日君再來」在中國各大城鎮廣為流傳後，碰上中日抗戰開打，被日本人一手炮製為「中國人」的日本奸諜李香蘭（原名「山口淑子」）開始在大陸走紅，她的電影和唱片受到許多中國人的歡迎。李香蘭很喜歡「何日君再來」，除了用中文演唱外，還譯成日文。日文版的「何日君再來」流傳到日本軍營，居然也受到熱烈歡迎，人人爭唱。

可惜好景不長，沒有多久中、日版的「何日君再來」都遭到日本檢查機關的禁唱令。日文版禁唱的理由是那種纏綿的靡靡之音會使日本軍紀鬆懈；至於日本政府在中國佔領區裡封殺中文版的「何日君再來」，主要是懷疑中國老百姓以這首歌期待國民軍反攻，解救他們。

到了抗戰末期，在南京、上海一帶的日本軍隊，知道自己要打敗仗了，但又敗得不甘心，於是想了一個壞點子，竟在「何日君再來」上面打主意。據資深作家段彩華表示，當時他還是一個11歲的小孩，親眼看見日本人把「何日君再來」的「何」字，改成「賀」，「君」改成「軍」。這樣一竄改，「何日君再來」就變成了「賀日軍再來」！

這件竄改歌詞的事，嚴重影響民心，很快被我方的敵後情報人員發現，反映到當時的大後方首都重慶。國民政府蔣中正委員長很生氣，親自下令全國禁唱這首歌。同時出版「何日君再來」的唱片公司也將沒有賣出的唱片統統收回銷燬，廣播電台也不准播放這首歌。很快的這首歌由極盛而衰，從此便沉寂了。

莫須有罪名
多年後，也就是1966年中國文化大革命時，劉雪庵被拉了出來，說他寫的音樂頹廢、反動，特別是「何日君再來」被一些有心人借題發揮，紅衛兵甚至逼劉雪庵承認，這個「君」（軍）指的就是「日本皇軍」，是標準的大賣國賊行徑。在這種指控下，作曲家縱有再高的才華，也難為自己辯解。

紅衛兵給劉雪庵扣上大漢奸的帽子後，接著進行慘無人道的批鬥與羞辱虐待。劉雪庵的太太喬景雲眼見先生快被活活打死了，於是奮不顧身地衝上去，用自己的身子護著先生。打紅了眼的紅衛兵於是回頭毆打喬景雲，又踢又踹，直到她大量出血還不肯罷手。

喬景雲在那場批鬥後不久即撒手西歸，劉雪庵則被送到鄉下進行「勞動改造」，後來又被調回他任教的北京藝術學校，繼續進行勞改。他在學校裡掃廁所、清垃圾，整天戴帽子低著頭，默默工作著，失掉一切人性的尊嚴；他不敢跟別人打招呼，別人也害怕地躲著他。

直到共產黨三中全會後，劉雪庵才獲得平反。1986年，劉雪庵默默告別人世，他創作的那些經典歌曲，在他死後仍不停地在人間傳唱。

重見光明
由於抗戰時蔣委員長的禁令未解，「何日君再來」在台灣也一直被列為禁歌，但由於時日久遠，一般人都不知道禁唱的理由，當然也少有人演唱。民國55年，香港邵氏公司在不知道台灣有禁令，拍了一部與「何日君再來」同名的電影，影片中重新詮釋此曲，居然僥倖過關，沒有遭禁；甚至林黛的遺作《藍與黑》將此曲納入，也未聞有關人員處理。

民國68年，歌曲的禁令逐漸鬆綁，鄧麗君此時又將「何日君再來」重新整編，這首歌才得以重見光明；之後中國改革開放，這首歌又「反攻」回去，在大陸各地廣為流行。

未料不久，「何日君再來」又遭到中共禁唱，理由是此處的「君」乃暗指國民政府，意在挑動大陸人民期待國民黨來解救他們！真是此一時，彼一時也。一首看似簡單的流行歌曲，竟然被冤枉牽連，扯出這麼多風波，也可見政治掛帥的可怕了。

鄧麗君版的「何日君再來」，省略了二、三兩段，因為原曲太長，歌詞不容易記，有些也不知所云，如第二段的「愁堆解笑眉，淚灑相思帶」，又說「逍遙時中有，春宵飄吾栽」，意指為何，令人瞠目以對。鄧麗君改的正是時候，唱起來輕鬆，又沒有負擔，因此廣受歡迎。一首好曲子，終於得以傳唱不輟，有了令人欣慰的好結果

Boomers Vision Health飛蚊症的小偏方

David Au — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:56:43 PST

就是吃1個蘋果 ── 有一陣子睡得不好，三更半夜就轉醒過來，久久不能再度入睡。翌日，精神變得恍惚，痛苦得很。1位外國朋友教我這個方法，就是吃一個蘋果。

於是遇上這種情況，就吃一個蘋果，果然很快又再入睡。近年流行排毒，以清潔體內一切妨礙健康的水分和毒素。
在眾多水果材料中，蘋果亦佔上一席位，原來蘋果含有的蘋果酸和酒石酸，有助消化身體內高油脂食物的功能，可以驅動腎臟排除體內多餘水分和毒素；此外蘋果還含有豐富的果膠，這是一種可溶性的纖維質，可以跟鉛、汞等重金屬結合一起，並和壞膽固醇一起排出體外以達致淨化的效果。所以「每日1蘋果，醫生遠離我」是有它的道理的。
體內百毒清除，皮膚自然透光澤，斑印漸退。如果不幸患上慢性胃炎，蘋果是不容懷疑的良藥。只要每日中飯及晚飯後吃一個去皮蘋果，好快胃炎就痊癒了。
據說，蘋果酸能夠抑制癌細胞的擴散呢！都市人應酬，生活毫無秩序又缺乏運動，為了防止未老先衰，每日至少一個蘋果，看來是明智的選擇。何況蘋果在古代中國早有「智慧果」之稱呢！

蘋果含有豐富的維他命B1、B2、C及胡蘿蔔素、煙酸(亦稱維他命B5)；此外還含有糖類、脂肪、蛋白質、果膠、鈣、鉀、鐵、鋅、纖維素、蘋果酸、鞣酸等。而蘋果皮含有的車菊素有止嘔功效。可惜現在許多蘋果外皮有石蠟和農藥殘留，不宜吃食。
一位營養專家告訴我，蘋果外號「記憶果」。為甚麼呢？因為蘋果富含鋅元素，鋅就是構成與記憶有密切關係的核酸和蛋白質不可或缺的元素。一旦缺鋅，大腦皮層邊沿海馬區即發育不，影響記憶力。是以多吃蘋果有提高智能的功效。香薰治療是近年流行的紓解抑鬱和壓抑感的良方之一。而眾多香薰中，經研究結果，蘋果香薰對人的心理影響最大，它具有消除心理抑鬱感的作用，許多病人一旦吸入蘋果香氣，精神馬上變得愉快平和。所以，如果你晚上睡不寧或者有失眠情況的話，不妨灑點蘋果香薰，擔保你好快進入夢鄉！

飛蚊症的小偏方----- 紅蘿蔔蘋果汁
前2年，有一段時間，我覺得眼前有三兩粒黑點，隨著眼睛移動，起初我以為是小黑蚊，用手趕牠，牠不走，拍也拍不到，後來，我去看眼科醫生，據說，是飛蚊症，沒有什麼大礙，開了1瓶眼藥水給我回家點，效果不彰，我祇好隨它去。
過後，有一次和朋友聚會時，大夥互相交談，我聊起眼睛的小毛病，其中有位朋友年近80，她說：「她的眼睛還不錯，從來不需要戴眼鏡，遠近一樣看得到。」這使我十分羨慕，因為我到了50歲時，便要配老花眼鏡了，於是我請教她，平時吃了些什麼東西，眼睛保護得如此健康，據她說，她沒有特別的保養，只是每天早上愛喝1杯紅蘿蔔加蘋果汁而已(就是用1條紅蘿蔔、1個蘋果打汁)。我在想，紅蘿蔔含有豐富的維他命A，常吃對眼睛有益。於是我也學著這樣做來喝，經過一段時間，眼前的小黑點消失了，自此我也愛上這杯紅蘿蔔蘋果汁。

Stroke Has a New Indicator

David Au — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:36:31 PST

They say if you email this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along?

Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R..

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ......she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)

(i..e. It is sunny out today.)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.

General Knowledge For Sharing

David Au — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:37:22 PST

SOMETHING FOR YOU TO KNOW &
THEN PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS

Ants Problem:
Ants hate cucumbers.
Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole.

To   get pure and clean ice :

Boil water first before freezing.

To   make the mirror shine:
Clean with sprite

To   remove chewing gum from clothes:
Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour.

To whiten white clothes:
Soak white clothes in hot water with
a slice of lemon for 10 minutes

To   give a shine to hair :
Use one teaspoon of vinegar on hair, then wash hair.

To   get maximum juice out of lemons :
Soak lemons in hot water for one hour,
and then juice them.

To   avoid smell of cabbage while cooking:
Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage
in the vessel while cooking.

To   avoid tears while cutting onions:
Chew gum.

To   boil potatoes quickly:
Skin one potato from one side only before boiling.

To   remove ink from clothes :
Put regular white toothpaste on the ink spots generously
and let it dry completely, then wash.

To skin sweet potatoes quickly :
Soak in cold   water immediately after boiling.

To get rid of mice or rats :
sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats.
They will leave.

Chinese Proverb:
'When someone shares something of value with you
and you benefit from it,

Want To Know More About Jeremy Lin

David Au — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:01:40 PST

Jeremy Lin becomes the talk of world in the news of different media.   People simply cannot miss his name. Who is this guy? Why he becomes the center of attraction? The story is long and amazing. I checked out some information about Jeremy from Wikipedia as well as Youtube. I post them here for you guys.

Jeremy Shu-How Lin born August 23, 1988 is an American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After receiving no athletic scholarship offers out of high school and being undrafted out of college, the 2010 Harvard University graduate reached a partially guaranteed contract deal later that year with his hometown Golden State Warriors. After his first year, he was waived by the Warriors and the Houston Rockets in the preseason before joining the Knicks early in the 2011-12 season. Lin is one of the few Asian Americans in NBA history, and the first American player in the league to be of Chinese or Taiwanese descent.

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Early life

Lin was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in a Christian family in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Palo Alto. His parents, Gie-Ming and Shirley, emigrated from Taiwan to the United States in the mid-1970s.[7][8] They are dual nationals of both Taiwan and the U.S. Lin's paternal family comes from Beidou, Changhua in Taiwan (his father's distant ancestors immigrated to Taiwan from Zhangpu County, Fujian, in mainland China, in 1707), while his maternal grandmother immigrated to Southern Taiwan in the late 1940s from Pinghu, Zhejiang in mainland China.

Lin's parents are both 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall. His maternal grandmother's family was tall, and her father was over 6 feet (1.8 m). Lin has an older brother, Josh, and a younger brother, Joseph.[8] Gie-Ming taught his sons to play basketball at the local YMCA.
High school career

In his senior year in 2005-2006, Lin captained Palo Alto High School to a 32-1 record and upset nationally ranked Mater Dei, 51-47, for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division II state title. According to Dana O'Neil of ESPN, "Lin was the runaway choice for player of the year by virtually every California publication." He was named first-team All-State and Northern California Division II Player of the Year, ending his senior year averaging 15.1 points, 7.1 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 steals.

College career

Recruiting process

Lin sent his résumé and a DVD of highlights of his high school basketball career to all the Ivy League schools, University of California, Berkeley, and his dream schools Stanford and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The Pac-10 schools wanted him to walk-on, rather than be actively recruited or offered a sports scholarship. Harvard and Brown were the only teams that guaranteed him a spot on their basketball teams, but Ivy League schools do not offer athletic scholarships.Rex Walters, University of San Francisco men's basketball coach and a retired NBA player, said NCAA limits on coaches' recruiting visits had an impact on Lin's chances. "Most colleges start recruiting a guy in the first five minutes they see him because he runs really fast, jumps really high, does the quick, easy thing to evaluate," Walters said. Lin added, "I just think in order for someone to understand my game, they have to watch me more than once, because I'm not going to do anything that's extra flashy or freakishly athletic."

In July 2005, then-Harvard assistant coach Bill Holden saw that Lin was 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m), which fit the physical attributes he was seeking, and he had a 4.2 grade point average in high school, which fit Harvard's academic standards. However, Holden was not initially impressed with Lin's on-court abilities, and told Lin's high school basketball coach, Peter Diepenbrock, that Lin was a "Division III player". Later that week, Holden saw Lin playing in a much more competitive game, driving to the basket at every opportunity with the "instincts of a killer". Lin became a top-priority for Holden. Harvard coaches feared that Stanford, close to Lin's home, would offer Lin a scholarship, but it did not, and Lin chose to attend Harvard."I wasn't sitting there saying all these Division I coaches were knuckleheads," Diepenbrock said. "There were legitimate questions about Jeremy."Joe Lacob, incoming Warriors' owner and Stanford booster, said Stanford's failure to recruit Lin "was really stupid. The kid was right across the street. [If] you can't recognize that, you've got a problem."[25] Kerry Keating, the UCLA assistant who offered Lin the opportunity to walk-on, said in hindsight that Lin would probably have ended up starting at point guard for UCLA.

Harvard

Lin wearing a crimson colored Harvard basketball jersey
After failing to receive any athletic scholarship offers, Lin attended Harvard.

In his sophomore season (2007-08), Lin averaged 12.6 points and was named All-Ivy League Second Team By his junior year during the 2008-09 season, he was the only NCAA Division I men's basketball player who ranked in the top ten in his conference for scoring (17.8), rebounding (5.5), assists (4.3), steals (2.4), blocked shots (0.6), field goal percentage (0.502), free throw percentage (0.744), and three-point shot percentage (0.400), and was a consensus selection for All-Ivy League First Team. He had 27 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds in an 82-70 win over 17th-ranked Boston College, three days after the Eagles had knocked off No. 1 North Carolina.

In his senior year (2009-10), Lin averaged 16.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks, and was again a unanimous selection for All-Ivy League First Team. He was one of 30 midseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award[28] and one of 11 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award. He was also invited to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Fran Fraschilla of ESPN picked Lin among the 12 most versatile players in college basketball He gained national attention for his performance against the 12th ranked Connecticut Huskies, against whom he scored a career-high tying 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds on the road. After the game, Hall of Fame Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said of Lin: "I've seen a lot of teams come through here, and he could play for any of them. He's got great, great composure on the court. He knows how to play."

For the season, Harvard set numerous program records including wins (21), non-conference wins (11), home wins (11) and road/neutral wins (10).Lin finished his career as the first player in the history of the Ivy League to record at least 1,450 points (1,483), 450 rebounds (487), 400 assists (406) and 200 steals (225).He graduated from Harvard in 2010 with a degree in economics and a 3.1 grade-point average.

Professional career
Undrafted

If drafted, Lin would have been the first Ivy League player selected by the NBA since Jerome Allen of Penn in the second round in 1995. The last Ivy League player to play in the NBA was Yale's Chris Dudley in 2003, while the last Harvard player in the league was Ed Smith in 1954. After graduating from Harvard University, Lin went undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft. Eight teams had invited Lin to predraft workouts. Diepenbrock said that NBA tryouts do not play five on five. Lin acknowledged that the workouts were "one on one or two on two or three on three, and that's not where I excel. I've never played basketball like that." He later joined the Dallas Mavericks for mini-camp as well as their NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas. Donnie Nelson of the Mavericks was the only General Manager that offered him an invitation to play in the Summer League. "Donnie took care of me," said Lin. "He has a different type of vision than most people do.

In five Summer League games, while playing both guard positions, Lin averaged 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in 18.6 minutes per game and shot a team leading 54.5% from the floor Lin turned heads in his matchup against first overall pick John Wall when Lin scored 13 points to Wall's 21, but did so on 6-for-12 shooting in 28 minutes. Wall was 4-for-19 in 33 minutes While Wall received the biggest cheer for any player during introductions, the crowd turned on Wall and was cheering for Lin by the end of the game. Lin received offers to sign from the Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and an unnamed Eastern Conference team. In addition to the original three teams, the Golden State Warriors also offered Lin a contract.

Golden State Warriors (2010-2011)
Lin at Warriors practice in 2010

On July 21, 2010, Lin signed a two-year deal with his hometown Warriors, his favorite team growing up. Lin's deal was partially guaranteed for 2010-11, and the Warriors held a team option for the second season. The reports noted that the deal would include a first-year salary of close to $500,000 with more than half of it guaranteed. Lacob had made the decision to sign Lin. Lin said the counteroffers from the three other teams were higher, but he wanted to come home and play for the Warriors.[43] Lin also signed a three-year guaranteed contract with Nike. His jersey was already on sale before his first NBA game.

The San Jose Mercury News wrote that Lin "had something of a cult following" after his signing. The San Francisco Bay Area, with its large Asian-American population, celebrated his arrival. He became the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA. Lin received the loudest ovation of the night from the crowd of 10,004 in the Warriors' home exhibition opener at Oracle Arena when he entered the game in the fourth quarter.[49] The crowd had started chanting for him in the third quarter and cheered whenever he touched the ball. "That really touched me. It's something I'll remember forever," Lin said. He ended up with seven points, three rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes. Lin drew the crowd's attention on the road as well. Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com attributed the attention Lin received out of town to the unique angle of "an Asian-American rising to rare basketball prominence".

Lin noticed the expectations that followed him and warned, "I won't be an All-Star this year." He was appreciative of the support, especially from the Asian-American community, but he also preferred concentrating on his play without all the attention when he had not "proven anything to anybody." Frank Hughes of Sports Illustrated wrote that Lin talked with the occasional "seeds of self-doubt", which he said was not common to hear in the NBA. Hughes also found it rare when Lin compared himself to the Phoenix Suns' backup point guard Goran Dragić. "Neither of us is a freak athlete, but we're both effective and know how to play the game," Lin said

Lin and Stephen Curry, 2009-10 runner-up Rookie of the Year and a gold medal winner in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, received more interview requests than any other Warrior. Team officials regularly denied requests for Lin to help him keep his focus. He was approached to be the subject of documentaries. Warriors coach Keith Smart planned to take pressure off Lin since Lin has a tendency to be hard on himself and get frustrated. Smart admitted that he succumbed to the home crowd's wishes and put Lin into a game in the wrong situation. He vowed not to repeat that mistake.

Lin made the Warriors' opening day roster for the 2010-11 regular season, but he was placed on the inactive list. Lin was disappointed but realized that "part of being on this team is putting your ego aside." Lin received little playing time during the season with two dominant ball-handling guards, Curry and Monta Ellis, starring for the Warriors. He initially competed with Charlie Bell and Reggie Williams, and later Acie Law, for playing time at backup point guard. Lin made his NBA debut the next game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was Asian Heritage Night for the Warriors' home game, and Lin received a standing ovation from the crowd of 17,408 when he entered the game with 2:32 remaining in the fourth quarter.[58] He did not score in the 109-91 win but recorded one steal after tying up the ball and winning the subsequent jump ball. In the next game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Lin scored his first NBA basket, had three assists, and recorded four steals. He was applauded by the road crowd at Staples Center when he entered the game in the third quarter. He played 11 of his 16 minutes in the third quarter and committed five fouls but played a role in a 12-1 run by the Warriors. "[Lin] came in and did a good job, gave us a good tempo," Smart said after the 107-83 loss to the defending NBA champions. Lakers' guard Derek Fisher praised him for his energy and aggressiveness.

Similar to the exhibition home opener, Oracle Arena fans continued to root for Lin to play in the end of games and cheered every time he touched the ball. "When I'm on the road, I don't feel like the spotlight is on me," Lin admitted. Smart noted that Lin looked more relaxed on the road. "There's a lot of pressure on him at home, with all of the applause for just checking into the game, so I'm sure that cranks his nerves up a little bit," said Curry. "You can tell on the road he plays a lot better, because he can just go out there, play and have fun." At Toronto on November 8, the Raptors held Asian Heritage Night to coincide with Lin's visit with the Warriors. Over 20 members of Toronto's Chinese media covered the game. Lin played 15 minutes, most coming in the first half, and finished with three points, three assists, two steals and two blocks in the 109-102 Warriors' win. In the following game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, Lin again entered the game in the first half. According to ESPN.com NBA editor Matt Wong, "Lin checked into the game to loud applause, presumably from the many Asian-Americans in attendance." He had scored seven total points in his first six games played during the year. In a 89-117 road loss to the Lakers, Lin scored a (then) career-high 13 points in 18 minutes and again earned big cheers from fans in Los Angeles

An April 5, 2011 article posted by Slam Online stated that during intrasquad scrimmages between Warriors players, head coach Keith Smart implemented a rule. The rule was that no foul committed against Lin would ever be called. The idea behind this is that since Lin was a rookie and a not a well-known established player, he would not get many calls from the referees. Thus Lin would learn how to play through it] Three times during the season, Lin was assigned to the Warriors' D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns. Each time, he was later recalled by the Warriors. He competed in the NBA D-League Showcase and was named to the All-NBA D-League Showcase First Team on January 14, 2011. He helped lead the Bighorns to a 2-0 record at the Showcase with averages of 21.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 3.5 steals. Lin posted a season-high 27 points with the Bighorns on March 18. He averaged 18 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists with Reno.[78] Lin had some misgivings when sent to the D-League because he felt he was being demoted and was not good enough to play in the NBA. After playing in the D-League, he realized he was still learning and putting in work and getting playing time in the D-League, which he would not have received at the time with the Warriors. Lin credited Bighorns coach Eric Musselman with "helping him regain [his] swagger." Lacob said the Warriors received more than one trade offer for Lin while he was in the D-League, but he was happy with Lin's progress as an undrafted free agent. "He's a minimum, inexpensive asset. You need to look at him as a developing asset. Is he going to be a superstar? No." He finished his rookie NBA season averaging 2.6 points on 38.9 percent shooting in 29 games.]
2011 off season

Lin recovered from an injury to his left knee during the 2011 NBA lockout. In September 2011, Lin played a few games for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) club Dongguan Leopards at the ABA Club Championship in Guangzhou, China, where he was named the MVP of the tournament. Around that time, Shanghai Sharks president and former NBA star Yao Ming also tried, unsuccessfully, to sign Lin for the upcoming CBA season; Lin explained that as someone still under contract with the Golden State Warriors, he could not play in the CBA as the league would only admit NBA free agents. A few days before the lockout was lifted on November 26, Lin had been close to signing with an undisclosed club in Italy

Lin worked to improve his jump shot during the offseason. Due to the 2011 NBA lockout, he never got a chance to workout for new Warriors coach Mark Jackson. On December 9, 2011, the Warriors waived Lin on the first day of training camp. He was a favorite of Lacob,[ but the Warriors were freeing up salary cap space to make an offer to restricted free agent center DeAndre Jordan; Lin was due to make nearly $800,000 that would have become fully guaranteed on February 10, 2012. The San Francisco Chronicle said Lin would have had trouble beating out rookie guard Charles Jenkins.

On December 12, 2011, Lin was claimed off waivers by the Houston Rockets. He played seven minutes in two preseason games with the Rockets, who already had Kyle Lowry, Goran Dragić and Jonny Flynn as point guards with guaranteed contracts. On December 24, before the start of the season, the Rockets waived Lin to clear payroll to sign center Samuel Dalembert.

New York Knicks (2011-present)

The New York Knicks claimed Lin off waivers on December 27 to be a backup behind Toney Douglas and Mike Bibby after an injury to guard Iman Shumpert; recently-signed guard Baron Davis was also injured and weeks away from playing Lin becomes a restricted free agent at the end of the season. Lin said he was "competing for a backup spot, and people see me as the 12th to 15th guy on the roster. It's a numbers game." As the Knicks' third-string point guard, he made his season debut on the road against the Warriors, where he was warmly cheered in his return to Oracle Arena. On January 17, 2012, Lin was assigned to the Erie BayHawks of the D-League. On January 20, he had a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in the BayHawks' 122-113 victory over the Maine Red Claws Lin was recalled by the Knicks three days later.

On January 28, Davis suffered a setback that postponed his Knicks debut. Then New York considered releasing Lin before his contract became guaranteed on February 10 so they could sign a new player. However, after the Knicks squandered a fourth quarter lead in a February 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, coach Mike D'Antoni decided to give Lin a chance to play. "He got lucky because we were playing so bad," said D'Antoni. Lin had played only 55 minutes through the Knicks' first 23 games.

"Players playing that well don't usually come out of nowhere. It seems like they come out of nowhere, but if you can go back and take a look, his skill level was probably there from the beginning. It probably just went unnoticed."
--Kobe Bryant, after Lin scored 38 points on February 10, 2012

On February 4, Lin had 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists--all career-highs--in a 99-92 Knicks victory over the New Jersey Nets. Teammate Carmelo Anthony suggested to coach Mike D'Antoni at halftime that Lin should play more in the second half. After the game, D'Antoni said Lin has a point-guard mentality and "a rhyme and a reason for what he is doing out there."[108][109] In the subsequent game against the Utah Jazz, Lin made his first career start playing without stars Anthony, who left the game due to injury, and Amar'e Stoudemire, whose older brother had died. Lin had 28 points and eight assists in the Knicks' 99-88 win.[110][111] In a game against the Washington Wizards, Lin had 23 points and 10 assists. It was his first double-double. On February 10, Lin scored a new career-high 38 points and had seven assists, leading the Knicks in their 92-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. He outscored the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, who had 34 points. On February 11, Lin scored 20 points and had 8 assists in a narrow 100-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lin scored 89, 109, and 136 points in his first three, four, and five career starts, respectively, all three of which are the most by any player since the merger between the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the NBA in 1976-77. Lin was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 steals in those four starts with the Knicks going undefeated.

On February 14, with less than a second remaining, Lin scored a game-winning three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors. The basket so amazed the Lakers, watching on TV, that veteran player Metta World Peace ran by reporters shouting "Linsanity! Linsanity!" and waving his hands above his head. Lin became the first NBA player to score at least 20 points and have seven assists in each of his first five starts. In the following game against the Sacramento Kings, Lin recorded a career-high 13 assists and led the Knicks back to .500. New York had a 7-0 record after Lin started receiving major playing time, 6-0 with him starting. The winning streak ended in an 89-85 loss to the New Orleans Hornets; Lin scored 26 points but had nine turnovers. His 45 turnovers in his first seven career starts were the most since individual turnovers began being tracked in 1977-78. On February 19 in a 104-97 win against the Dallas Mavericks, Lin scored 28 points and tallied career highs with 14 assists and five steals.

External images
    Lin on February 20, 2012 cover of Sports Illustrated
    Lin on February 27, 2012 cover of Time

The Associated Press called Lin "the most surprising story in the NBA". Bloomberg News wrote that Lin "has already become the most famous [Asian American NBA player]". Knicks fans developed nicknames for him along with a new lexicon inspired by his name, Lin.[129][130] Time.com ran an article titled, "It's Official: Linsanity Is for Real". Hall of Fame player Magic Johnson said, "The excitement [Lin] has caused in [Madison Square] Garden, man, I hadn't seen that in a long time." He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline "Against All Odds", which The New York Times called, "the greatest tribute".[133] He also made the cover of Time in Asia; Forbes wrote, "Congratulations Jeremy. You have now made the cover of Time the same number of times as Michael Jordan. Linsanity reigns on."[ Lin's story was also on the front-page of many Taipei newspapers. On February 16, Lin was invited to participate during NBA All-Star Weekend in the Rising Stars Challenge and in the Slam Dunk Contest as the passer for the Knicks' rookie Shumpert. He was originally omitted from the Rising Stars roster, but was added after his sudden rise to stardom. Some media outlets--including USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and CBSSports.com--stated that he deserved to play in the All-Star Game

The Knicks scrambled to start selling replicas of Lin's No. 17 jerseys and t-shirts, and the sales and traffic for their online store increased more than 3,000%. The team's success due to Lin's play reportedly contributed to the end of a dispute which had for 48 days prevented Time Warner Cable customers from watching Knicks games and other MSG Network programs. His popularity was attributed with growing the NBA in China since Yao Ming's retirement in the off season. The audience for NBA games on television and online in China rose 39 percent over the previous season. Lin credited his success to playing without pressure. "I've surrendered that to God. I'm not in a battle with what everybody else thinks anymore," said Lin.

Source:
Wikipedia.com
YouTube.com

How To Apply HK Scheme 6000 In Ontario Canada ?

David Au — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:01:56 PST

Yesterday. I went to Bank of China, Markham Branch, Ontario to apply for the HK Scheme $6000. It was situated in First Markham Place Plaza, at the intersection of Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue. I was there around twelve noon. The bank was not too business with several people in the waiting room.

I got a que number and wait for about several minutes before I was called to the information centre to do the registration for the HK Scheme $6000. Two documents were required: (1) the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card. (2) the Canadian Driving License. The information clerk was very helpful and she filled in the forms for me before I signed on the dotted line. Being a senior I was asked to pay the registration fee of $30 only instead of regular fee of $60. When all the paper work was done, I was given a full copy of the whole set of the registration forms together with an original receipt for the registration service by the Bank of China (Canada). The whole process took about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, I await the feedback from Bank of China (Hong Kong) who would contact me via email and telephone for the verification of the personal information I gave them. The money will be transferred into my Bank of China (Canada) upon request.

By the way, a brief note worth our attention:
Bank of China only provides the service of verifying customer identity and witnessing the execution of account opening documents on behalf of Bank of China (Hong Kong) and sending the documents to the account opening branch of Bank of China (Hong Kong)

Despite the provision of file/account number to the customer, the account opening process should not be deemed completed or approved until the customer is notified by Bank Of China (Hong Kong) of such and with further confirmation on when the account can be operated.

During the account opening process, employees of Bank Of China (Hong Kong) may contact the customer to conduct a questionnaire survey, which includes verification of information on the account opening form and asking for opinion about the account opening procedure.

Here below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers:

Frequent Questions and Answers for Account Opening Witness Service for Bank of China (Hong Kong)

1. Q: Can I apply for HKD 6,000 at Bank of China (Canada)?
A: NO. Bank of China (Canada) only provides documentations and materials witness service, the account is opened by Bank of China (Hong Kong). You will be given the account number after the account is opened. Then you should go to the Hong Kong government

website to register and apply for HKD6, 000 using the Bank of China (Hong Kong) account number.

2. Q: What I should bring with me when I visit Bank of China (Canada) branch?
A: Please bring the valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (HKPIC) and Canadian address certification with you. Examples of Canadian address certification are: Canadian Driver's License, Tax returns and Assessment or latest (within past 3 months) utility bills.

3. Q: How much does the bank charge for account opening witness service?
A: CAD $60 for each application;
CAD $30 for senior (age 65 or older)
Free if you have CAD 20,000 (or more) Term Deposit for 6 (or more) months at Bank of China (Canada)
Free for VIP/VVIP customers

4. Q: Will the account be opened immediately after I sign and submit all documentations?
A: Bank of China (Canada) only provides documentations and materials witness service. All your information will be sent to Bank of China (Hong Kong). Bank of China（Hong Kong）will contact you by phone to confirm the details and inform you if your account has been

successfully opened. You will receive the account information by mail.
If you have applied for online banking service as well, your account number and password will be mailed to Bank of China (Canada), and our staff will contact you to pick them up. Your online banking service will only be activated after Bank of China (Hong Kong)

receives the receipt signed by you.

5. Q: Will I get a passbook or debit card if my account is opened?
A: You will receive an account number ONLY; No passbook or debit card will be issued.

6. Q: If the account is failed to open, will the bank refund the service charge?
A: During the promotion period (before the end of 2011), we will refund the service fee if the account is failed to open. However, no service fee will be refunded if you fail to register or apply for HKD6, 000 after account is successfully opened.

7. Q: When will the money be available to me after the account is opened?
A: The funds will be distributed from November 2011 to the end of 2012. In order to receive the funds, you would have to register on the Hong Kong government's website first.

8. Q: How do I know if the money is available or not?
A: If you have applied Bank of China (Hong Kong) telephone banking or online banking service, you can call the customer service hotline or log on to your online banking to check your balance. If you do not want to apply for telephone or online banking service, Bank

of China (Hong Kong) will send you monthly statement.

9. Q: How do I withdraw the money in Canada if I can't go back to Hong Kong?
A: You could come to any Bank of China (Canada) branch to fill out a remittance application. We will send the application to Hong Kong to help you transfer the money to your account in Bank of China (Canada).

10. Q: Are there any service charges for remittance to Canada? How much is it?
A: Bank of China (Hong Kong) will charge you for remittance service, the fee is around HKD170. The service fee will be directly deducted from your account in Hong Kong.

11. Q: Is there a minimum balance requirement for Bank of China (Hong Kong) HKD saving account?
A: NO.

12. Is there a monthly fee for Bank of China (Hong Kong) HKD saving account?
A: For monthly average balance below HKD5, 000, a monthly fee of HKD60 fee will apply. The fee will be waived for seniors (age 65 or older).

13. Q: Are there any service charges for closing the account?
A: No. However a HKD50 service fee will apply if the account is opened within the last 3 months.

Please refer to the following link for the relevant information.

Details of scheme $6000:

http://www.scheme6000.gov.hk/eng/index.html

Account Opening Form

http://www.bochk.com/content/3/522/2/acc_open.pdf

Source:
Bank of China

6 Essential Lessons In Buying Diamonds On A Budget

David Au — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:48 PST

If you're planning to pop the question on Valentine's Day, then you're not alone. According to the Diamond Information Center, some 220,000 men (and women) get down on one knee during this romantic holiday each year, marking February 14th as the most popular day for couples to get engaged in the United States.

With each proposal usually shines a diamond ring, and depending on the cut, carat, color and clarity, this particular Valentine surprise could be the most expensive you've orchestrated yet. If you don't know what to look for or how to price out a rock, review these six basic diamond buying tips so you don't blow your entire bank account.

1. Research Pays
Before you begin the buying process, learn about the four Cs: cut, carat, color and clarity. The unnamed fifth C, naturally, is cost. Read The Diamond Buying Guide for details and don't forget to chat with your significant other about personal preferences before making the purchase plunge.

2. Cash Out
Diamonds are forever on your credit card. Don't let a seller talk you into a more-expensive stone by quoting monthly payments. The interest rates will make the total payments seemingly stretch into infinity. Wait until you can afford to pay cash while saving even more money when you buy store gift cards at up to 50 percent off the face value from websites like GiftCardGranny.

3. Never Buy Sight Unseen
Photographs just don't tell the whole story. If you plan on buying a diamond ring off of Craigslist or another website, have a qualified jeweler examine the stone and setting before you hand over your hard-earned money.

4. Size Isn't Everything
The biggest determinant of diamond price and beauty is the cut, not carat weight or size. Examine stones with a variety of cut grades to understand what qualifies as a well-cut and affordable diamond.

5. Get a Report Card
Make sure your rock comes with a diamond-grading report. You'll enjoy more peace of mind if you have an independent professional lab verify the quality.

6. DIY
Purchase a diamond wholesale, then allow your fiancée to select the desired setting. Not only will you save on the overall cost, but you will avoid potential sad scenes since personal style preference plays a major role in the dream engagement ring.

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Andrea Woroch is a consumer and money-saving expert for Kinoli Inc. As a nationally recognized media source, Andrea has been featured among top news outlets such as Good Morning America, NBC's Today, MSNBC, New York Times, Kiplinger Personal Finance, CNNMoney and many more. She is available for in-studio, satellite or skype interviews and to write guest posts or articles.

For all media inquiries, please contact Andrea Woroch at 970-672-6085 or email andrea@kinoliinc.com.

The Success Story of A Baby Boomer Woman - Rosalind Gardner

David Au — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:06:00 PST

One woman, with no previous business experience, earned 400,000+ per year ... selling other people's stuff online .....that is affiliate marketing! In her down-to-earth, sincere and often humorous style, Rosalind Gardner would guide you through the entire process of building an affiliate marketing business on the Net. In 270+ pages, and more than 73,000 words, you'll learn how to pick the best programs, negotiate a commission-raise and save time, money and effort on everything from affiliate software to web hosting. To learn exactly how she dids it, This is the first e-book I purchased and studied. It started my affiliate marketing journey!

If you want extra cash every month, you have to read this. You can start a part-time or full-time business simply by developing your affiliate marketing on the Internet. You will enjoy the comfort of working at home and be your own boss. However, this will take lots of determination, persistence, communication, and organizational skills to achieve success. Let me share with you the secrets of building your own affiliate empire with little or no start up cost.

Before you start you affiliate career, you have to learn more about yourself. For example ... Who you are? Strength? Weakness? What you have achieved? What you want? What you fear? I would suggest you write them down in separate pads. Yes, this sounds weird, but you will appreciate this learning exercise understand better who you are. What these questions lead to may surprise you. Here is a link to John Reese 's 'Reboot Your Brain'. John explains in great details about this simple exercise.... it can help you accelerate your success as well as to reduce anxiety and any 'overwhelm' you might be feeling about anything in your life. Take a moment to watch this video and do all the simple exercises:

By the way, most successful online entrepreneurs started their business for the fun of doing and the working process... not the money.. money comes as the result! When people are doing something that they really enjoy, they will do whatever it takes, e.g. to wake up early or stay up late to get things done. They will persevere on because they love what they do. Then success is just a matter of time... when money comes eventually.

I highly recommend:

The Super Affiliate Handbook - by Rosalind Gardner

Easy Blogging for Boomers - WordPress Blog or SBI Website

David Au — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:38:17 PST

A few readers have asked whether they should have a website or a blog. What to choose ... WordPress Blog or SBI Website?

I recommend blogging with WordPress...

SBI has been in the internet industry for years. Admittedly it is a quality platform to build our online business. Now, it is no longer our FIRST
option.

Here's a short article that explains in detail:

http://davidau.therenegadeblog.com/online-mlm-blog

Here below are the Recap of my blogging articles

Boomers Blogging - Blogger, Typepad, Wordpress, Movable Type ...

29 Jan 2011 - Typepad is a blogging software by Six Apart. It is pretty user friendly similar to Blogger. It is more flexible as it offers wide range of features that ...
www.millionbabyboomers.com/.../boomers-blogging---blogger-typepad-wordpress-movable-type.html (United States)