I have a Question.

Here is the situation. Something broke down at factory. Your maintainace team is already at the scene , fixing the problem.
Your gm is there ,so is the factory manager.Then you received a call from your gm, asking why arent you here yet?
If you are not a techincal guy would your presence makes any difference? It's like you dont trust your team members right?
Already we have two top guys standing there watching like a hawk. I mean would you like someone looking over your shoulder when you work?
The explanation I got was you can get things moving faster if you stand there and watch them do it.
Sure we need to ensure things are done right away and smoothly, but time standing there is a waste of manpower if you ask me.Are you gonna stand there for 10 hours if it takes that long to repair?
I am sure we can check with them periodically without being bossy right?

To those who has s subordinates working under you , what do you think? And to those working under someone what is your view?

Some interesting Disclaimers

A disclaimer is generally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally-recognized relationship. In contrast to other terms for legally operative language, the term disclaimer usually implies situations that involve some level of uncertainty, waiver, or risk. Read the rest of it Here.
I am sure you would have come across some sort of disclaimers in one way or another.I have come across some interesting ones which I would like to share herewith.
The common one which I came across are in business mails which is something like this:-

The information contained in this email (and any attachments) are intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete the mail.

 

The deleting part should be no problem, but I wonder if anyone actually notify the sender when they discovered the mails was wrongly sent to them?

Then there is the anti spam disclaimers  :-

Anti-SPAM Policy Disclaimer: Mail cannot be considered spam as long as we include contact information and a remove link for removal from this mailing list. If this e-mail is unsolicitedplease accept our apologies.

 

Note: This email is only for our potential clients. If you have accidentally received thisplease accept our deepest apologies. To choose not to receive future emails from us simply click "UNSUBSCRIBE

I didn't know there is also a discriminating disclaimer which is quite interesting that read something like this:-

SUNY Cobleskill is stongly committed to Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.

The last one is my favourite . I particularly like the last paragraph.


DISCLAIMER: This message is forwarded as received on a sharing basis. The information contained herein may or may not be true. It also does not necessary mean that the sender believes in or subscribes to the opinions so expressed. Should you find it necessary to use any of the information contained hereinyou are advised to verify the information for a fact.
If you have received this message in error please do not notify the sender just delete the original message. If for any reason you are offended by the message then it's just too bad as the message was never intended for you anyway.Thank you.


If you have come across some interesting ones, feel free to share.

Does Life really begins at 60??

Got this uninteresting article from my friend Bob in the mail this morning.First they say life begins at 40, which is fine .But now they are saying life can begins at 60.so which is which?? Maybe ageing gracefully would be a better title. I am past the retirement age and it will be a couple more years before I hit 60.   I am already doing no. 2 so I guess I am not doing too bad huh?


Life can begin at 60, it is all in your hands!

Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60 years of age owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinion. But it need not be so, if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them scrupulously. Here are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.

1. Never say ‘I am aged': There are three ages, chronological, biological, and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the health conditions and the third is how old you feel you are. While we don't have control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.

2. Health is wealth: If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your priority. Thus, you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do take health insurance cover.

3. Money is important: Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But never take it for granted.

4. Relaxation and recreation: The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.

5. Time is precious: It is almost like holding a horse's reins. When they are in your hands, you can control them. Imagine that everyday you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash — use it profitably. Live this moment.

6. Change is the only permanent thing: We should accept change — it is inevitable. The only way to make sense out of change is to join the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.

7. Enlightened selfishness: All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we derive by doing good to others, without expecting anything in return.

8. Forget and forgive: Don't be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped on one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing our BP.

9. Everything has a purpose: Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.

10. Overcome the fear of death: We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for some time. Time heals everything and they will carry on.

  

2011 is knocking at the door.

It's new year eve. Some people are enjoying a 'bonus" holiday which was declared by our Prime Minister. Everytime our malaysian team wins a tournament after many  many failed attempt  you can be sure the next day will be declared a public holiday. Anyway just to wish everyone a happy holiday and a Happy new year.
with one more day we will be saying goodbye to 2010 and ursher in a new year. This will be the time people will make resolution, take stock of their lives, make plans for next year for some. Well before you cry an ocean and start to lament on the things you could have done, why not give thanks for the things you  have done. What is gone and done cannot be undone. Learnt from the failures and prepared yourself for the next year to do better.
As for me, I am thankful I could try some of the things I had not done before this year. like new sports, adventures and going to places I had never tried before and even take on  new jobs(after my retirement) which are totally new to me .My  current job takes me far away from my family and in a new environment.
Oh yes I made some new friends and I really appreciate their friendship. Thanks for being my friends.
so 2010 was quite a good year for me and looking forward eagerly to the new year .

The Real Meaning of Christmas

Got this in the mail a while ago . Just like to share and hope you will be blessed by it too.

My friends, Christmas for most of us is a time of celebration, food and those exciting presents from loved ones. Most of us know that it is not the actual date of Jesus's birthday as the shepherds tending the sheep in the open meant that it  was summer at that time. December is winter in Israel. The celebration of Christmas is very much related to St. Nicholas, a very good man living where is currently Turkey is and the spirit behind the celebration is about giving not exchanging of gifts. It is a time Christians must go to people in need and give them something or offer some kind of help... the ophans, the widows, the homeless, the old, the needy and lonely. Could we invite someone from the old folks home to join in our celebration, provide gifts to families who has never open a Christmas present before, give a scholarship to a poor student who excel? This is the spirit of Christmas. And if we Christians were to do that every Christmas we bring the light of God to light up the lives of others.

 

This is what a country Christmas is all about...


"Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities.  But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors.  It was from him that I learned the greatest joy in life comes from giving, not from receiving.

It was Christmas Eve.  I was fifteen years old and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there just hadn't been enough money to buy me the rifle that I'd wanted for Christmas.  We did the chores early that night for some reason.  I just figured Pa wanted a little extra time so we could read in the Bible.

After supper was over I took my boots off and stretched out in front of the fireplace and waited for Pa to get down the old Bible.  I was still feeling sorry for myself and, to be honest, I wasn't in much of a mood to read Scriptures.  But Pa didn't get the Bible, instead he bundled up again and went outside.  I couldn't figure it out because we had already done all the chores.  I didn't worry about it long though, I was too busy wallowing in self-pity.   Soon Pa came back in.  It was a cold clear night out and there was ice in his beard. "Come on, Matt," he said. "Bundle up good, it's cold out tonight."  I was really upset then.  Not only wasn't I getting the rifle for Christmas, now Pa was dragging me out in the cold, and for no earthly reason that I could see.  We'd already done all the chores, and I couldn't think of anything else that needed doing, especially not on a night like this.  But I knew Pa was not very patient at one dragging one's feet when he'd told them to do something, so I got up and put my boots back on and got my cap, coat, and mittens.  Ma gave me a mysterious smile as I opened the door to leave the house.  Something was up, but I didn't know what.

Outside, I became even more dismayed.  There in front of the house was the work team, already hitched to the big sled.  Whatever it was we were going to do wasn't going to be a short, quick, little job.  I could tell.  We never hitched up this sled unless we were going to haul a big load.  Pa was already up on the seat, reins in hand.  I reluctantly climbed up beside him.  The cold was already biting at me.  I wasn't happy.  When I was on, Pa pulled the sled around the house and stopped in front of the woodshed.  He got off and I followed.  "I think we'll put on the high sideboards," he said.  "Here, help me."  The high sideboards!  It had been a bigger job than I wanted to do with just the low sideboards on, but whatever it was we were going to do would be a lot bigger with the high side boards on.

After we had exchanged the sideboards, Pa went into the woodshed and came out with an armload of wood - the wood I'd spent all summer hauling down from the mountain, and then all fall sawing into blocks and splitting.  What was he doing?  Finally I said something.  "Pa," I asked, "what are you doing?"   "You been by the Widow Jensen's lately?" he asked.  The Widow Jensen lived about two miles down the road.  Her husband had died a year or so before and left her with three children, the oldest being eight.  Sure, I'd been by, but so what?

Yeah," I said, "Why?"

"I rode by just today," Pa said.  "Little Jakey was out digging around in the woodpile trying to find a few chips.  They're out of wood, Matt."   That was all he said and then he turned and went back into the woodshed for another armload of wood.  I followed him.  We loaded the sled so high that I began to wonder if the horses would be able to pull it.  Finally, Pa called a halt to our loading, then we went to the smoke house and Pa took down a big ham and a side of bacon.  He handed them to me and told me to put them in the sled and wait.  When he returned he was carrying a sack of flour over his right shoulder and a smaller sack of something in his left hand.   "What's in the little sack?" I asked.     "Shoes, they're out of shoes.  Little Jakey just had gunny sacks wrapped around his feet when he was out in the woodpile this morning.  I got the children a little candy too.  It just wouldn't be Christmas without a  little candy."

We rode the two miles to Widow Jensen's pretty much in silence.  I tried to think through what Pa was doing.  We didn't have much by worldly standards.  Of course, we did have a big woodpile, though most of what was left now was still in the form of logs that I would have to saw into blocks and split before we could use it.  We also had meat and flour, so we could spare that, but I knew we didn't have any money, so why was Pa buying them shoes and candy?  Really, why was he doing any of this?  Widow Jensen had closer neighbors than us; it shouldn't have been our concern.

We came in from the blind side of the Jensen house and unloaded the wood as quietly as possible, then we took the meat and flour and shoes to the door.  We knocked.  The door opened a crack and a timid  voice said,  "Who is it?"
"Lucas Miles, Ma'am, and my son, Matt, could we come in for a bit?" Widow Jensen opened the door and let us in.  She had a blanket wrapped around her shoulders.  The children were wrapped in another and were sitting in front of the fireplace by a very small fire that hardly gave off any heat at all.  Widow Jensen fumbled with a match and finally lit the lamp.

"We brought you a few things, Ma'am," Pa said and set down the sack of flour.  I put the meat on the table.  Then Pa handed her the sack that had the shoes in it.  She opened it hesitantly and took the  shoes out one pair at a time.  There was a pair for her and one for each of the children - sturdy shoes, the best, shoes that would last.  I watched her carefully.  She bit her lower lip to keep it from trembling and then tears filled her eyes and started running down her cheeks.  She looked up at Pa like she wanted to say something, but it wouldn't come out.

"We brought a load of wood too, Ma'am," Pa said.  He turned to me and said, "Matt, go bring in enough to last awhile.  Let's get that fire up to size and heat this place up."   I wasn't the same person when I went back out to bring in the wood.  I had a big lump in my throat and as much as I hate to admit it, there were tears in my eyes too.  In my mind I kept seeing those three kids huddled around the fireplace and their mother standing there with tears running down her cheeks with so much gratitude in her heart that she couldn't speak.  My heart swelled within me and a joy that I'd never known before filled my soul.  I had given at Christmas many times before, but never when it had made so much difference.  I could see we were literally saving the lives of these people.

I soon had the fire blazing and everyone's spirits soared.  The kids started giggling when Pa handed them each a piece of candy and Widow Jensen looked on with a smile that probably hadn't crossed her face  for a long time.  She finally turned to us. "God bless you," she said. "I know the Lord has sent you.  The children and I have been praying that he would send one of his angels to spare us."

In spite of myself, the lump returned to my throat and the tears welled up in my eyes again.  I'd never thought of Pa in those exact terms before, but after Widow Jensen mentioned it I could see that it was probably true.  I was sure that a better man than Pa had never walked the earth.  I started remembering all the times he had gone out of his way for Ma and me, and many others.  The list seemed endless as I thought on it.

Pa insisted that everyone try on the shoes before we left.  I was amazed when they all fit and I wondered how he had known what sizes to get.  Then I guessed that if he was on an errand for the Lord that the Lord would make sure he got the right sizes.
Tears were running down Widow Jensen's face again when we stood up to leave.  Pa took each of the kids in his big arms and gave them a hug.  They clung to him and didn't want us to go.  I could see that they missed their Pa, and I was glad that I still had mine.

At the door Pa turned to Widow Jensen and said, "The Mrs. wanted me to invite you and the children over for Christmas dinner tomorrow.  The turkey will be more than the three of us can eat, and a man can get cantankerous if he has to eat turkey for too many meals.  We'll be by to get you about eleven.  It'll be nice to have some little ones around again.  Matt, here, hasn't been little for quite a spell."  I was the youngest.  My two brothers and two sisters  had all married and had moved away.

Widow Jensen nodded and said, "Thank you, Brother Miles.  I don't have to say, may the Lord bless you; I know for certain that He will."

Out on the sled I felt a warmth that came from deep within and I didn't even notice the cold.  When we had gone a ways, Pa turned to me and said, "Matt, I want you to know something.  Your ma and me have  been tucking a little money away here and there all year so we could buy that rifle for you, but we didn't have quite enough. Then yesterday a man who owed me a little money from years back came by to make things square.  Your ma and me were real excited,  thinking that now we could get you that rifle, and I started into town this morning to do just that, but on the way I saw little Jakey out scratching in the woodpile with his feet wrapped in those gunny sacks and I knew what I had to do.  Son, I spent the money for shoes and a little candy for those children.  I hope you understand."

I understood and my eyes became wet with tears again.  I understood very well and I was so glad Pa had done it.  Now the rifle seemed very low on my list of priorities.  Pa had given me a lot more.  He had given me the look on Widow Jensen's face and the radiant smiles of her three children.

For the rest of my life, whenever I saw any of the Jensens, or split a block of wood, I remembered, and remembering brought back that same joy I felt riding home beside Pa that night.  Pa had given me much  more than a rifle that night, he had given me the best Christmas of my life."

CHRISTMAS AWAY FROM HOME

Merry Christmas Everyone.
This year I am away all alone. My son who just got married is still on honey moon and will only return to work tomorrow. I will have to pick him up from the airport tomorrow. In the meantime it's just lonely me in my room facing the four walls.  This is the first time I am having christmas away from home and also missing church service. I am away from home due to work , I am now located at Kulai, a small town in Johore.I was suppose to meet a friend at scudai for a christmas service and since he did not confirm and I dont know the way there and so I deceived to go to a nearby church at kulai,which I had earlier make contact and been there once. However when I got there I saw the door was already shut and since I am new I do not want to walk into a service late, so I went to another church just a few walking distance down the road. The meeting was over, so I just went to make some enquries on their meetings.I was given their newsletter and introduced to some of their elders and pastor. This is something I came across in their newsletter. This will suffice for my christmas message this year ,since I missed my christmas message this year. Hope you will be blessed.


When Jesus came the first time, He came as a babe wrapped in swadding clothes.
when He comes again, He will be dressed in the vestments of victory
He came the first time to be crucified
He will come again to be glorified
He came the first time with a baby's cry
when He comes again it will be with the roar of the tribes of Judah
He first coming was known only to a few shepherds,a handful of wisemen, and a few residents of Bethlehem
When He comes again, it will be as lightening flashing from the east to the west, He  will come in the clouds of glory, and all the universerse will hear the news.


Have a blessed Christmas Everyone.

in the meantime, this song  will express how I feel not being with my loved ones during christmas

She would not let me in

I had breakfast just the other day with one of my favourite person.  While senting her back I just had an urge to go to the toilet and when I reached her home, she refuse to let me use her toilet. Her reason was the house was in a mess, and she had not clean up yet?  Is that a valid reason?  Have you ever encounter such occasion?    Now I am staying  in another town with my son due to our work.It is provided by the company and I only clean up once a week. After a tiring work, cleaning up is the last thing on my mind . Well if someone is coming over I have no problem with that even if the house is messy.I will not be shy or feel uneasy if a visitor wants to come over.  Is it just with girls or guys rected like that as well??