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Mar 10, 2010
The Sorry Story of Jack Neo
Like a cliched plot in a bad movie, these sorts of stories seem to follow a predictable pattern. Tiger went on to to make a profuse public apology (which failed to stop his commercial sponsors from continuing to dump him). No doubt, Jack will do the same in the near future (in fact, he has already promised the media that he will soon "tell it all").
Well, here's the first thing about apologies. Is the person sorry about what he did, or is he just sorry that he got caught? Mmmm, go meditate on the difference.
Here's the second thing. Why is that Other Woman not apologising? How come when a married man has an affair, the man needs to apologise, but the Other Woman gets to act like a victim, all moral-uppity, as if she didn't know he already had a wife?
And the third thing is - why even apologise to the public? If Jack was an accountant or a human resource officer or a florist, and he had all these affairs with miscellaneous women, the public wouldn't give a hoot. The only reason why the public is now interested is that Jack is a celebrity, he's a star, he's Singapore's best-known filmmaker. We all feel like we know him, just because we've watched him on TV since his Liang Po Po days, and we've enjoyed his movies such as Money No Enough and I Not Stupid.
But does that really mean that Jack owes the public an apology? Are filmmakers supposed to be the paragon of virtues? Who appointed them to be the public flag-bearers of moral standards? Are celebrities supposed to be role models for all the husbands and fathers? Errrr, not as far as I'm aware.
As a member of the public, I do not feel that Jack owes me an apology. I'm not saying that I think that Jack is wrong or right. I am saying that it's basically none of my business.
And I do not think that it's the public's business anyway. If any apologies are to be made, they should be made behind closed doors, and they should be privately exchanged between Jack, his family members and his Other Women.
The rest of you kaypohs, move along, move along. Stop blocking the traffic.
75 comments:
As a director who make films that touches on family values and morals - there's one trait that the public never tolerates - hypocrisy.
only human nature. - March 10, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Takes two hands to clap. The women are never that innocent or naive.
- March 10, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- Shingo T said...
Everyone wants to be rich and famous.
For those of us who couldn't, we just sit by the roadside and gossip about the mishappenings of the rich and famous. It makes us "feel better". - March 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM
jack neo to tiger woods? haha...not even in the same league lah.
people just like to play the moral high ground card and enjoy sensational news. - March 10, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- Admin said...
Only idiotic fans and board of directors will demand that.
When those in the cabinet screws up, they don't think they owe any apology or responsibility to the citizens who voted them in, and why should a golfer or film making entrepreneur be with his own personal affairs?
Public apology is going to do more harm for public image and personal life. Saying sorry to everyone is akin to say: "sorry I am not what I seem to you, if I have misled you into thinking that, please forgive me, I am just human like you." - Come on, everyone is two faced given any circumstances. You, me, they - we are just as fake publicly as to privately.
Public apology is meaningless, it's like asking for forgiveness from total strangers, will you hear them say "it's alight I forgive you lets move on"? No. Saying sorry to the public is going to invite more scrutiny, reporters will leech on unstoppably with questions for public consumption, and bottom line - their readership.
Sadly, people find amusement knowing someone screws up somewhere, just so they feel lucky to say: I am better off myself.
http://thecrunchtime.blogspot.com/ - March 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM
nah, ppl just wanna gloat over others' misfortune.
like how we gossip about our colleagues and neighbours.
why should we stop at celebrities? - March 10, 2010 at 10:35 AM
This "saga" comes at a good time to distract the unhappy populace from all the national blunders and embarrassments of the PAP govt, especially with election coming up.
Interestingly a PAP minister saw it fit too to comment on the matter. And Jack is a friend.
How nice and coincidental. - March 10, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Yippie, no more crap movies from him, I hope. Those shit that we get, usually around CNY, just to rip off angpow money from kids who's got no where else to spend it. The poor old man performing at Raffles Pl deserves the Cultural Medallion more than Jack Neo.
- March 10, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- Pkchukiss said...
Well, he doesn't have to apologise to the public, but then there's nothing stopping us from talking/criticising/gossiping about his infidelity. Perhaps, through a public apology, he hopes to appease the outrage people feel to get us to forgive, and hopefully eventually forget about this issue.
- March 10, 2010 at 10:51 AM
- Wendy Neo said...
So, that woman is also wendy. tsk tsk!
WENDY + NEO = WENDY NEO - March 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM
The woman is the victim because just like every movie involving extra-marital affairs, "she thought he truly loved her".
Just like every movie ever made.
LOL. - March 10, 2010 at 12:24 PM
What he does is none of my business. However, the expose shows what kind of person he is.
Even if he is not famous but one of my acquaintances, I will re-evaluate the friendship again.
Fact is, this guy makes a hobby of taking advantage of girls, innocent or otherwise, makes him a less desirable personality to be included in my life.
Who we associate says a great deal about us. - March 10, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Do politicians own us an apology when they mess things up with their policies?
- March 10, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Seems like Jack's ladies got inspired by Tiger's girls. They probably think it's easy money and short cut to become famous.
Sad to say Jack has been used. Worse still, by bunch of Ah Lians.
I agree that it's none of our business. It's human nature to be kapohs to others' lives. Why are people wasting time on other peoples' lives when we should care more about theirs?
Or could jealous be the culprit? Tiger has everything, seems like people is doing everything to bring him down without getting paid a single cent. Would you do the same? - March 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Dear Anonymous @ March 10, 2010 1:25 PM,
Yes, they 100% do. Our present and future lies in their policies.
Not to mention they handsomely paid themselves with our money.
In fact, many apologies were long due. But don't expect it to come soon. - March 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- lobo said...
wow, its been a while since you blogged... and this is the topics. lol.
Fully concur with your point of why is the other woman (11 others at this point in time) not apologising? though to be fair, they are not 'public' figures of sufficient renown... and this is the 'standard' by which I judge if one owns the public anything at all.
He is (was) a model that people are supposed to emulate.. until they found the parts that are frowned on by society. In short, he is specifically apologizing to parents who told that child that Jack Neo was someone you should 'copy'. - March 10, 2010 at 1:35 PM
there's a difference between an unfaithful man having an affair and a sex predator who abuses his position to prey on young girls.
Give a man power to see his true colours. And wow, what a good show Neo has given us.
Either way he does not owe the public a living. And vice versa. - March 10, 2010 at 2:58 PM
I agree with you... People.. did WKS really apologise for the Great Escape? Did MBT apologise for not building enough flats? Did that not cost the Citizens more then Jack's flings? Put things into perspective.Put things into perspective.
I may not condon what Jack did but come on, it's his life and we don't need to be appearing all so righteous to condemn him. - March 10, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Wondering if you wld blog about JN :)
What is there to apologise? Extramarital affairs are common. Many believe that it is not only not wrong but the right thing for a rich man to have mistresses (even the wife, she closed one eye).
If both man & mistress got tired of each other at the same time, it would have turned out amicably well. Unfortunately the timing was bad: when one was ready, the other was not-feelings were not in sync. Hence the dumped party felt "wronged" by the departing party. Moral of the story: If you woo, you have to know how to discard. - March 10, 2010 at 3:33 PM
"Here's the second thing. Why is that Other Woman not apologising?"
If the reports are right, he sexually harrassed those girls repeatedly with requests to meet in hotel rooms, repeated declarations of love (did he forget he was married?), "free lifts", and all sorts of other paper-thin come-ons. Many of them rejected his advances. I'm not sure why they should be apologising. Apart from this C-grade "movie-maker"'s massively (but really, not that surprisingly) hypocritical indiscretions, the most shameful thing is, none of these girls stepped out until his cover was blown. - March 10, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Somemore George Yeo came out in MSM to ask people to rally around Jack Neo...what is the minister doing...some more so fast and so efficient...
So it is okay for Jack Neo the pervert [PMB winner, also who GCT & PAP praise to the skies that singaporeans should emulate and look up, potential PAP MP/NMP etc etc] to continue his "career" after doing all these sexual harrassment on a lot of gals and using his position as a "director" to bed these girls now...really?
I think both George Yeo and Jack Neo should look at this and re-think their values...
Ask yourself really...is this the kind of man you can just forgive and move on...or can you really say to yourself it is alrite as long as my daughter don't go anywhere near him...but remember by setting a precedent by letting "him" go because of George Yeo or PAP support of his merry wrong doings...HOW MANY OTHER SEXUAL PREDATORS will think they also can get away with it because they also have "CONNECTIONS" too...so really forgive and let Jack Neo off is it...really. And damn whatever happens in the future. Can any one of any decency and self respect allow this to move along move along?
Your guess is as good as mine. - March 10, 2010 at 5:17 PM
something similar...
The Kapo out there, get a life!
Diggo - March 10, 2010 at 5:18 PM
I think the comparisons to Tiger Woods are a little inaccurate. From what the papers are reporting, it seems like Jack Neo was engaging in workplace sexual harassment. At the very least, abuse of power. Yeah, Tiger Woods broke a vow but did he break the law?
At first, I found that the idea of Jack Neo having an affair, was hilarious. Down goes the ultimate moralist and all that. As the details came out, it just seems so...creepy?
Jack Neo does owe the public an apology. One for forcing all of us to think of him as a sexual person and the second, for being a serious pervert. As far as I'm concerned, Wendy Chong and Foyce both deserve the Public Service Medal. We've all been made aware of his "moves". - March 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM
he is a model of excellence and therefore, he must also be a model of execution. LOL
aiyah, you should know by now, behind every successful old man is a powerful old lady who alsoprotects women's right to punish her man from straying LOL
the media is the perfect vehicle to to teach straying man a lesson. Jack Neo(a true idiot ) has that wide audience base to make the vilification painful enough to all would be men, women and children who want to attempt such a feat LOL
it's another way of saying, don't fcuk with your wives or gfs or they will make sure the whole singapore will return a fcuk you will remember for life LOL - March 10, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Jack Neo makes movies like Home Run,he needs to do a home run for now,I Not Stupid,he is very dumb,Being Human,he is human after all,i even read online that he's a fervent church goer @ City Harvest with one of the kiss n tell gal who calls herself Foyce,what kind of a name is that?I saw her picture online,she looks pretty decent to me,no qualms about her being a cheap slut or prostitute,why reveal all this now when all these things have happened donkey years ago?
Only one thing that has happened was,these women have vivid memories of what transpired btw them n Jack,only God knows...tsk,tsk,tsk Jack,he's no longer flying,just falling down hard!OUCH!!
PS : A word from the wise,never trust women with secrets,keep a distance from them,even though how trustworthy or reputable they may be,they can recall minute details,incidents that occurred eons ago...beware
James Michael Parthi - March 10, 2010 at 9:35 PM
The other thing is, which i am only speculating here, he could have "overstepped" and some industry people have been waiting for the right moment to skin him alive.
The series of revelation that follows after the news broke is simply too quick and "pre-gathered".
The revelation of his tryst appears like he has been under surveillance( or somebody has been tracking his trails he left behind) for some time.
That makes Jack Neo a true national idiot for such a major oversight. - March 10, 2010 at 9:40 PM
He deserves to be skinned for abusing his fame, wealth and power. Make sure we extend this service to anyone with fame. wealth and power too *wink wink* LOL
- March 10, 2010 at 9:48 PM
i think its his own business. He is not the first public figure to philander and wont be the last.
Like the biblical saying
"let he who is without sin cast the first stone" - March 10, 2010 at 9:51 PM
"let he who is without sin cast the first stone"
you should tell that to the women. LOL - March 10, 2010 at 9:55 PM
I disagree with you. Jack Neo is National Day Award winner, he is also a Cultural Medallion winner. He has great impact on the general public. He is a public figure. As such he is expected to set an example for the youngsters to follow. He has failed. So he needs to be condemned.
We must differentiate between an anonymous person and a well know public personality. Society must demand a higher standard of behaviour from public personality or moral decay will set in. - March 10, 2010 at 10:01 PM
all these women sinned with him so according to your bible, they should SHUT UP!!
hahahaha - March 10, 2010 at 10:03 PM
In Australia Jack Neo will be charged for sexual harassment as well as discrimination.
In Singapore, a Senior Minister called on Singaporeans to rally around a rascal. Something not right with society values in Singapore. - March 10, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Some would argued, so long as there are sluts around, the Jacks will find his J-ills. LOL
- March 10, 2010 at 10:10 PM
- Ser Ming said...
I also feel that the media is doing unnecessary cover on Jack.
Important figure and news like Rony Tan should be followed on to see if he has anything up on his sleeves.
What has the number of women that Jack slept with got to do with the society? - March 10, 2010 at 10:38 PM
dirty sex has always been a religious fascination since the beginning of time.
the more religious they are, the more they are obsessed with sex.
or they are obsessed with money first after that, sex. lol. - March 10, 2010 at 10:57 PM
"Jack Neo is National Day Award winner, he is also a Cultural Medallion winner."
How is any of that relevant? Did he get the Cultural Medallion for his moral values? Nope, he received it for his filmmaking achievements. - March 11, 2010 at 12:03 AM
And weirder still, George Yeo is behind him on all this. Since when were they so chummy?
- March 11, 2010 at 1:22 AM
Besides George Yeo, here's another MP being bombarded for his support and remarks on Jack Neo -
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/what_bugs_me/332218/not_right_to_say_that_jack_neo_affair_is_unavoidable.html - March 11, 2010 at 1:42 AM
- Falcon said...
Oh, he needs to apologise to me indeed. For trying to waste my time everywhere I looked, to be reading about his joke, for the sorry reason of staging this act, charade to suit his purpose at the expense of my time, and all those who spent time commenting on him. To have fooled so many in so little time. All in the name of his entertainment. For these, he needs to apologise.
For making Mr. Wang think that his story is a sorry one, for wasting Mr. Wang's time in writing about him when it is all a joke, Jack needs to apologise, for using up Mr. Wang's time when it could be better spent preparing for the challenge in his upcoming experiential learning course in some exotic land.
Jack needs to apologise, for leading so many by the nose. I would say more than 90%, even our very sharp Mr. Wang, that beats even our national score of 66% by a wide margin.
And just in case someone will say hindsight is 20/20, please note that this message was typed before the press conference. - March 11, 2010 at 2:27 AM
Anon March 11, 2010 12:03 AM
"Jack Neo is National Day Award winner, he is also a Cultural Medallion winner."
How is any of that relevant? Did he get the Cultural Medallion for his moral values? Nope, he received it for his filmmaking achievements.
So to u it is ok for public figures and high profile and award winning personalities to go around behaving like gangsters ?
There is little doubt that what Jack Neo did is wrong and indefensible. To gloss over this incident and called on the citizens to rally around a person, whose actions and behaviours are treated as criminal violations in first world countries, is a very sad reflection of the state of morality of Singapore.
In First World countries, public figures and high profile personalities are held to a higher standard of conducts and behaviours. Looks like in Singapore it is the reverse. If Jack Neo is an unknown lay person then I think the press is wrong to hound him. Since Jack Neo is such a high profile personality and a National Award Winning one at that, the press is right to dig deep into this scandal.
George Yeo only disgraced himself by comming to the defence of such a rascal. - March 11, 2010 at 10:42 AM
- chengguan said...
like the last paragraph... kaypoh ppl, move on... (as if you are perfect) and spend your time with your family!
- March 11, 2010 at 11:04 AM
"The rest of you kaypohs, move along, move along. Stop blocking the traffic."
Ape love this! - March 11, 2010 at 12:09 PM
"Is the person sorry about what he did, or is he just sorry that he got caught? Mmmm, go meditate on the difference."
I find this question very strange.
Everyone is sorry only when caught.
I have yet to see any wrongdoers turning themselves in, when they are very sure they can get away scot-free.
Maybe you are the exception. - March 11, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Latest news: High drama at Jack Neo press conference as both the film-maker and his wife break down in front of the media. Video to follow - Yahoo Singapore
- March 11, 2010 at 1:20 PM
The most saddening part of the Jack Neo affair, is not so much him having an affair, it's the revelation of how he abused his position to sexually harrass and pressurise the young ladies.
Some of you might wonder why the other young ladies only came out to talk about the harassment that they suffered now. You know even if they had done so early, NO ONE would have believed them. After all, JN had a good image as a family man, a director who promotes good moral values in his movie. Everyone will just say that these gals are out to be famous/ trying to get publicity. In addition after all that media glare perhaps those gals can't live a normal life in SG anymore..everyone will be pointing fingers at them.
I think if Wendy Chong had not blown the whistle on JN probably they would just have broken up quietly and JN might have continued to preyed on other young ladies.
I hope that JN is truly remorseful and not merely just troubled by the negative press that this had brought about.
As for Wendy Chong, i wish you all the best and hope you find true happiness one day. Please be strong and move on. - March 11, 2010 at 1:54 PM
As the saga unfolds, it is not just sleaze, it could be sexual harassment in the work-place. It is no longer just kay-poh-ness, it could be much more.
JN has to learn from Letterman who stayed to make more jokes on his late-night show.
AWARE, (dare I say stand up) and support the women (not a moral issue here) who may or may not have suffered from sexual harassment at the workplace. Show your mettle. After all, there is a lawyer (a professional with relevant knowledge) at the helm now. - March 11, 2010 at 2:57 PM
"As the saga unfolds, it is not just sleaze, it could be sexual harassment in the work-place. It is no longer just kay-poh-ness, it could be much more."
unfortunately, there are evidences to suggest the above.
i think he can't escape the long arms of the law unless the laws too are blind. - March 11, 2010 at 4:10 PM
- The said...
/// "Is the person sorry about what he did, or is he just sorry that he got caught? Mmmm, go meditate on the difference."
I find this question very strange.
Everyone is sorry only when caught.
I have yet to see any wrongdoers turning themselves in, when they are very sure they can get away scot-free. ///
Anon - I think you missed the point. Sure, people will only fess up when they are caught. But when caught with their pants down, some will be genuinely apologetic.
Take the Mas Selamat case.
A genuinely apology will go along this line:
"I am sorry that my officers are negligent in their duties and allow MSK to escape. I will ensure that this will not happen again."
A "sorry-for-the-event" type of apology:
"I am sorry that MSK escaped. Shit happens. This is due to the complacence of Singapore. Now, let's move along and forget about the whole episode."
This second "apology" - do you think it is sincere? - March 11, 2010 at 4:40 PM
The main thing is as a public figure he has projected a family man goody two shoe image. Not only once has he come out to pass comments on family values, or sarcastically make fun of something in his movies and then delivering some righteous message. This is why he should be subjected to such scrutiny compared to someone on the street.
- March 11, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Jack's behaviour may not be of any concern to any of us, if it were just an unfaithful man having affairs.
However, a sex predator who abuses his position and takes advantage of those under his charge, that is different. He must and should be exposed.
What kind of person do you think Jack is? - March 11, 2010 at 5:19 PM
he confessed to his pastor two months ago(according to his pastor). in wendy's account, they were still in liaison last week (before the news broke).
- March 11, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Will the Singapore Police investigate Jack Neo for sexual harassments ?
Which police officer will dare to stick his neck out after knowing that George Yeo has openly called for Singaporeans to rally around Jack Neo ? - March 11, 2010 at 11:04 PM
- SG Girl Next Door said...
Saw their press conference. Why made the wife tell the media if she'd forgiven him or not? She's not a public figure; she doesn't owe us any explanation.
She's under such tremendous stress.. - March 11, 2010 at 11:09 PM
It's really amusing sometimes when people get all self-righteous about this. It must really feel good to be self-righteous eh?
- March 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM
"If the reports are right, he sexually harrassed those girls.."
Big "if".. it is pretty obvious Wendy is the typical slut.. with the gall to go confront the wife' hello.. wtf does she think she is?
then tell the world she loves JN? really for goodness sake, and bring her whole family along.. after being a slut jolly well knowing JN is married? what is she expecting? that JN will leave the family for her? hello.. One cannot imagine she is sexually harassed? more like she has cum on to JN, and now telling the whole wide world how many time she is fu..king JN.. my god, what will she do next... spread her legs like Sharon Stone. - March 12, 2010 at 3:17 AM
This is so common. Everyone is doing it, its just too bad that the media is having such a "feast" over Jack Neo. Leave the man alone. Let any who is not guilty cast the first stone.
- March 12, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- The said...
/// "If the reports are right, he sexually harrassed those girls.."
Big "if".. it is pretty obvious Wendy is the typical slut.. with the gall to go confront the wife' hello.. wtf does she think she is? ///
Yo, where have you been hiding? Is not an "if" at all. Foyce was sexually harassed and so was the French girl who acted in Jack's film "I do, I do" who was only 16 then.
I bet you more girls will be coming out soon with their stories. - March 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM
What Jack Neo did is wrong and indefensible under any circumstances. To rationalise his disgusting behaviour by pointing out that it is common amongst successful men,it is his private family business is dangerous. What will the world think of this concept of Asian society. One that condons crime and misbehaviour? One with a lower standard of morality an decency ? Are we disgracing ourselves in the eyes of the world ?
- March 12, 2010 at 11:31 AM
his god, probably responding to prayers by his wife and pastors, was responsible for chastising his double life.this god whipped his ass good in public so that JN will remember this lesson for life, by subjecting his amicable wife to public humiliation and further reduce her into a crying mess, the experience will definitely be etched in his memory for the rest of his life. i suspect, his mojo will probably suffers severe performance degradation. hence, public chastisement did him a favor and speeded his salvation process.
and to further ensure his transformation is genuine, i think this god wants a public confession that he is truly sorry and will never use his wealth and power to harm others again. - March 12, 2010 at 1:25 PM
"Jack Neo is National Day Award winner, he is also a Cultural Medallion winner"
"The main thing is as a public figure he has projected a family man goody two shoe image"
My answer ->
"only a naive person or a knave would argue for the promise to be kept" (go google this entire sentence) - March 12, 2010 at 3:31 PM
"What will the world think of this concept of Asian society."
I would like to point out that while polygamy is historically universal both East and West, monogamy is a Western invention. And the West has never upheld this convention through legalising and utilising, freely, the exit option. There are also further amenments such as "common marriage" etc.
Why is the East being suckers to purchase the romantic invention without updating or providing allowance as improved by the very West which invented it?! - March 12, 2010 at 3:36 PM
"Why is the East being suckers to purchase the romantic invention without updating or providing allowance as improved by the very West which invented it?!"
you talking about gay marriage or what? - March 12, 2010 at 4:32 PM
"If any apologies are to be made, they should be made behind closed doors, and they should be privately exchanged between Jack, his family members and his Other Women."
Huh? The Other Woman? Did I read wrongly? Why should he apologise to the other woman? The Other Woman is as much at fault as he is. Both of them should be apologising to his wife! They need not apologise to each other! - March 12, 2010 at 6:12 PM
I challenged those in the pap to push for the party to change the law to legalise polygamy.
If Lee Kuan Yew thinks that he had made a mistake by legislating polygamy as illegal, he can easily change the law. - March 12, 2010 at 8:53 PM
yes, it makes sense now. Pay more money otherwise will be corrupt, now we can add, according to the above warp logic, let them marry more wives so that they will not stray...
- March 13, 2010 at 1:00 AM
- Isabel Tan Cjinh Ping said...
HA HA HA! I so agree with you Mr Wang. This is the private pain of the Neo family. The public needs to learn to mind their own business! My favourite part in your post:...... about not blocking traffic. BTW, I'm now in private practice.
- March 13, 2010 at 5:15 AM
I agree with Mr Wang totally. It is none of our business. So move along guys. He's just one of those unlucky ones who got caught. For those of you doing it, treat it as a point to be taken so that you will not get caught. If you are a celebrity, chances are you will end up like him, if not you just have to ask your wife/partner for forgiveness.
- March 13, 2010 at 6:42 PM
I think this is basic economics of demand/supply or ppl would normally say "It takes 2 hands to clap". Don't u all agree. Greed leads to lust and lust leads to greed. If ur boss use his/her authority at you, you have the right to choose. If you choose to tolerate at his advance, then you have to accept it and not blame him. End of the day, whether it is u taking advantage of him or him taking advantage of you, no one knows. Newton's 3rd Law - For every action, there is an opposite reaction.
- March 13, 2010 at 6:50 PM
For u ppl out there, in this millenium era, all wives would stand by his man for all the wrongdoings esp. infidelity although it's against her will esp. when their man is the sole breadwinner, a politician or rich. This is the wisest move to protect his man's rice bowl. For them (wives), money is everything. They are pinning their hopes on their children more their man after all these mess.
Jack is a celebrity, and earns through his popularity. We pay to see his movies. So, he deserves to be criticise and are responsible to his audience, the public. Unless he's just a friend/neighbour, criticise can be made closed door and they don't owe us an apology.
And we, the community have to be more kay poh in order to educate our kids. It is always better to be kaypoh than to just shut the door and close our ears, the reason for crime rates climbing. - March 13, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Leave him alone. It's a wake up call for other unfaithful husbands! So what if he's a christian and goes to city harvest church? He's only human. Those mistresses has to bear the responsibility too.
Btw, is this a publicity stunt? *P - March 15, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Thought I wld never live to see the day when I wld agree with one of your posts so wholly as I do this one.
Really, a film-maker, even an award winning one, isn't a moral icon. We shouldn't mistake what he directs with what he is. Otherwise, we would confuse confuse all directors of serial killer movies as serial killers.
All best for your European course... not anywhere near Fontainbleu by any chance? - March 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM
well like us singaporean always kiasu.ppl have tiger wood we also want to have one singaporean tiger wood.in fact our one have reach number 11. hope a lot will be coming out to break the record
- March 16, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Human Beings have their needs so does Jack. Lets us all put this behind and move on with our lives. Look at Bill and Hilarous.... Oops!
- Jovious - March 20, 2010 at 5:31 PM
He, being a public figure is sure to come under fire. If you are an ordinary Singaporean, even if your story is being published, your name will remain anonymous.
- April 20, 2010 at 12:32 PM
- ZhuKoLiang said...
hi Mr Wang, i personally feel, as a famous public figure, many people especially young kids take them as a role model.
For example, Michael Jackson.
Imagine if one day michael jackson goes around robbing people (just take for example), it will give the impression to young kids to follow n copy him.
Hence, if that happens, michael jackson owes public an apology. - April 27, 2010 at 7:41 PM


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Marine Nautical Anklet
To bring out the best through style, Bran Marion introduces Bran Marion Anklet. An addition to your Bran Marion accessories and to your everyday style. Not only your wrist is stylish but as well as your ankle. Every anklet is unique and handmade and made of highest quality rope. You will not worry about salt water, sun's heat, and weather. You can wear it anytime, anywhere, and in any occasions. The Bran Marion Anklet enhances the natural look and feel of your feet. Have a happy feet!
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Bibs Pacifier 2 Pack | Black
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A favorite for both moms and babies for over forty years, the bibs natural rubber baby pacifier allows your child to self-soothe by exercising their instinctive sucking instinct in the most natural way possible. Their classic appearance captures a look that's both timeless and elegant.
- Designed and manufactured in Denmark
- Sold as a pack of 2
**Due to the nature of these items, they are not returnable**
Details & Care
- 100% free from BPA, PVC and phthalates
- Bibs pacifiers are made with natural rubber and may expand with use
- Always sterilize each pacifier before use
- For hygienic reasons we recommend discarding pacifier after 3-4 months
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Our emphasis on finding the softest and highest quality materials for the little one wearing them, along with superior craftsmanship, creates christening outfits that are not only worn for one day - they are cherished and passed down for years to come.
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What It Is
The G23 is the definition of a true gravel wheelset. At 330 grams, ENVE's lightest 700c tubeless rim accelerates quickly and ascends with ease. Armed against pinch flats with the patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead, the G23 is tough and relentless on road, path, or trail. The G23 is a 700c tubeless carbon clincher wheelset with a generous 23mm internal width, specifically conceived to meet the performance and ride quality demands of serious mixed-surface cyclists.
Who It's For
Created for those seeking to discover new experiences, new terrain, and new challenges. Built to reflect the versatility of today's gravel and mixed surface riders, these wheels will excite ambitious, daring, and indomitable riders everywhere. If your path leads to classics like Dirty Kanza, Landrun, Crusher in the Tushar, or a new wave of events like Grinduro or Lost and Found, the G23 is your wheel.
Why We Made It
There is a place between road and mountain that is open to discovery. Beyond the range of your trail bike or the capabilities of your road bike. Terrain littered with contradicting challenges and demanding requirements are at odds with the bikes and products available today. We built the new G23 to thrive in this new environment, because insights gained through building the world's best road and mountain bike rims told us that the perfect combination did not exist in our stable, or in our opinion, anywhere at all. The higher volume and lower pressures would demand MTB toughness and flat resistance, while big days and long miles would require the lightweight and efficiency of a road machine. Above all, the combination of rough and rigid would require a wheel with the ride quality to make those long miles enjoyable and multi-day treks possible.
Going tubeless allows you to run lower tire pressures without the added weight of a tube. Lower tire pressure has many benefits, including greater traction, lower rolling resistance over rough surfaces, and decreased risk of a puncture-related flat.
Tubeless-ready rims and tires are parts of a complete system that eliminate the need for tubes by creating an airtight chamber between the rim and tire. Liquid sealant is added to the chamber to fill small punctures and maintain air pressure while you ride.
UST (Universal Standard for Tubeless) is a specific type of tubeless system that dictates the shape of the rim and tire beads. UST rims should be paired with UST-specific tires for best results.
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Rim Depth | 25mm |
Inner Rim Width | 23mm |
Outer Rim Width | 31.5mm |
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Spokes | Sapim CX-Ray |
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Dollar General
Dollar General Is Hiring A STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in OMAHA, TX
At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.� by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html .
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General Summary
The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and store needs. This position is utilized to foster interactive development of an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is to be held for a limited period.
DUTIES And ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.
- Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking and storage of merchandise; ensuring that merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; and properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise.
- Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.
- Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets.
- Provide superior customer service leadership.
- Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications.
- Participate in store opening and closing activities.
- Ensure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.
- Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
- Assist in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.
- Operate store in store manager's absence.
- Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.
- Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including those necessary to generate reports.
- Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
- Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.)
- Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Effective organization skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.
- Certain store locations may give preference to bilingual Spanish speakers.
WORK EXPERIENCE And/or EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
- One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates
- Aligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.
- Supports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.
- Acts as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.
- Fosters cooperation and collaboration.
- Interacts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange.
- Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.
- Applies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).
- Provides continuous attention to development of staff.
- Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.
- Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS And PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent walking and standing.
- Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.
- Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanners pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers and carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
- Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
- Occasional climbing (using ladder).
- Occasional driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.
- Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Note: This position requires some travel with limited overnight stays
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In the following story that we have presented in its entirety below, an anonymous Globe reporter writes in a florid style that one no longer finds in the pages of today's newspapers. The article demonstrates a style of journalism that no longer exists as editors now demand clarity and conciseness, not flowery run-on sentences. One rarely thinks of the people who work the night shift, but as this article shows, little has changed since the turn of the century. We still rely upon the police, the fire department, security guards, janitors, and twenty-four hour fast food restaurants to look after us in the wee hours of the morning. And, as the reporter neglected to mention, far more women may have worked the night shift than he realized, only as soiled doves in Joplin's red light district.
"In the hours of darkness, while thousands of Joplin people are wrapped tightly in the arms of Morpheus, hundreds of others are toiling for those who are unconscious of what is going on around them at that hour, keeping the big mill of life in one continuous grind.
It is not often that the average person gives a thought to those who are laboring during the hours of the night, after their daily toil is completed. Some hurry home to a hearty supper and a pleasant evening with the family, while others remain to enjoy a good production at the local theater or visit with a friend, but few of those think of others, who are at that very hour preparing to take their places and keep the great machinery of life well lubricated, so that it will run again the next day without a hitch.
It will be of extreme interest and will, no doubt, cause great surprise to thousands of Joplin people to know that more than 1,000 inhabitants of this city work throughout the entire night, besides there are hundreds of others who devote half the night to labor.
In its slumber the city must still be supplied with heat, light and water, its homes must be protected from fire, its streets and stores must be guarded and food for thirty-five thousand mouths must be prepared before the dawn. And all of this work and much more must fall to the lot of the toilers of darkness. Year in and year out, the city as a great workshop never rests period. While the day working people of Joplin are seeking relaxation, and while later hundreds of homes are quiet in slumber, a small army of tireless men and boys, and some cases women, is swaying back and forth in the nightly routine of their work, keeping up the great gind.
While thousands of Joplin people are sleeping, hundreds of miners are at work, bakers make bread for the slumberers to consume the next day; messengers boys hurry in every direction, firemen jump from their cots at the sound of the gong, ready to protect the sleepers from the ravages of fire; officers pace the streets in an effort to keep order; telephone girls are always on the alert to answer midnight call and hundreds of others stop only long enough to eat their midnight luncheon and then continue until dawn gives them the signal to retire.
Janitors and porters spend the weary hour of the night with their brushes and mops, preparing the hotel lobbies and business blocks for the next day's work. Often times, these creatures are overworked, and they are helped in some cases by their wives, sisters and friends.
Night scenes among the railway employees are filled with variety. The hours of these night workmen are long, most of them coming on duty at 6:30 o'clock in the evening and working until that time in the morning. In the switching yards, the night visitor may see the most interesting side of railroading. In stations along the line, there are yard clerks, watchmen, roundhouse employees, car checkers and night operators. The Missouri Pacific employs a force of 15 men during the night. This includes a baggage man and operator at the passenger depot, yardmen and roundhouse employees, who are kept busy with the engines, keeping them clean and in repair. The Frisco employs 16 and the Kansas City Southern nearly as many.
In Joplin there are at least a half dozen restaurants kept open throughout the entire night. Waiters, cashiers, cooks and dishwashers have little time during these long hours for idleness. In the saloons, which are never closed until the lid smothers the lights early Sunday morning, there are at least two men — the bartender and the porter. Some places employ three men, and even four men during the night.
A large number of private watchmen work during the night. Almost every person knows of the 14 patrolmen who guard the city by night, few stop to think of the many, who, in factories and stores, tramp ceaseless, only stopping at intervals to rest. Some firms have old men for the work of watchmen, and others only employ young men. The work is lonely and the hours are long, and in many firms the watchmen are on a constant tramp. Next is the squad of regular officers, whose work is just as tiresome — but with much more variety perhaps, than that of the private watchmen. Some are patrolling gloomy alleys, while others are watching the stores and residences, always ready to defend the lives and possessions of their sleeping brothers.
Electricians may be summoned to fix broken wires. Often times they have to climb roofs and fire escapes [while the] working world is asleep, is an experience of unusual interest.
For a spectacular sight, one should visit a foundry. During the day it may be interesting, but at night when in dark and dangerous places, where only great care makes the feat possible.
To visit the industrial places of Joplin night, when a weird quietness hangs over the city, and the day-darkness settles over the city, the scene is one of splendor. At present, however, there are few foundries working night shifts.
Among the unceasing of the night are the dozen or more cab and baggage drivers of Joplin. It matters not whether the weather be warm or cold, rain or snow, these fellows go just the same.
As near as can be estimate, there are thirty restaurant employees laboring during the entire night and about the same number at the hotels. The hotels employ a night clerk, one or two porters, as many bell boys, an engineer and sometimes a helper for the latter. From 20 to 25 saloon employees are at work, and in more than 100 concentrating mills, that operate at night, about 500 men tramp to and fro to their work as the sun rises and sets. Engineers, electricians and watchmen are kept busy at the lighting plants, there being about 12 in all. One postal clerk operates at the post office between the hours of six o'clock in the evening and four in the morning, when he is relieved. About six telephone girls remain at the boards from 10 o'clock at night until 6 in the following morning.
Three of the bakeries work night shifts, there being a score or more of breadmakers all told. 14 firemen stay ready to respond to their calls, and three telegraph operators at are at work in the Western Union and postal companies' offices. Three or four messenger boys work throughout the entire night, and often times others are summoned to help the boys with their messages.
The Globe a force of 26 men, who all work until the grey hours of the morning. From 2 to 4 nurses are on the alert at St. John's hospital. The Wells Fargo Express company employs two men during the night, and many others grind out their work night after night.
To give complete details about Joplin's toilers of darkness would be almost an impossibility, but there is one other fact highly worthy of notice. While women have, to some extent, usurped the places of men in many occupations and callings of the day, the sterner sex has yet a monopoly on night work. Except for the telephone operators, there are few women night workers. It is estimated not more than 5% of the night workers are women."
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Student Progress
Students at this school are making less academic progress given where they were last year, compared to similar students in the state.
Low progress with high test scores means students have strong academic skills but that students in this school are making smaller gains than similar students in other schools.
In this section, we publish a rating that reflects how well this school is serving disadvantaged students, compared to other schools in the state, based on college readiness, learning progress, and test score data provided from the state's Department of Education.
The state does not provide enough information for us to calculate an Equity Rating for this school.
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With the convenience of computer-generated signs, sign painting is considered to be the purest art of our industry.
There was a time, as recently as the 1980s, when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were all hand-lettered with brush and paint. While technology has changed all of that, we're one of the few sign shops around that can make signs by using time-honored method of sign painting.
You're not sacrificing anything with a hand painted sign. In fact, you're gaining an edge that can't be matched by computers. We can incorporate gold leaf, add dimensioning (whether actual 2D or 3D dimension or with professional brush work), and add a protective layer that will ensure that your sign can be used inside or out.
When you're seeking that classic look that can only come from the human touch, there is no substitute for a hand-painted sign.
We pride ourselves on embodying the passion and craftsmanship that sign painting demands.


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Beware of promises of "easy money" in real estate. Consumers who knowingly misrepresent information when buying or refinancing a home are committing mortgage fraud.
Mortgage fraud occurs when someone deliberately misrepresents information to obtain mortgage financing that would not have been granted if the truth had been known. This can include:
Another common form of fraud is when a con artist convinces someone with good credit to act as a "straw buyer".
A straw buyer is someone who agrees to put his or her name on a mortgage application on behalf of another person. In return for their participation, straw buyers may be offered cash or promised high returns when the property is sold. Often, straw buyers are deceived into believing they will not be responsible for the mortgage payments.
Borrowers who misrepresent information and straw buyers who allow a property to be purchased in their name are committing mortgage fraud and will be liable for any financial shortfall in the event of default. They may also be held criminally responsible for their misrepresentation.
To protect yourself and your family from becoming victims of, or accomplices to mortgage fraud, be an informed consumer. This means:
There are also simple steps you can take to protect yourself from another common form of fraud: identity theft. These include:
If you suspect that you or someone you know has been the victim of mortgage fraud, please contact your local police department or The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.


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Army Pathfinder Pin
To simplify the various conditions New & Used items may have, we created a conditions guide:
New Condition: new with or without tags, various dates and manufacturers.
Good Condition: shows signs of use, light fading/ possible small stains and or small factory repairs. Tags may be legible, may have name tapes and patches sewn on by previous owner. Various dates and manufacturers.
Fair Condition: shows signs of use, fading/ small stains/ factory repairs. Tags may be legible, may have name tapes and patches sewn on by previous owner. Various dates and manufacturers.
- Poor Condition: shows signs of heavy use, fading/ stains/ holes/ rips/ major factory repairs. Tags may be legible, may have name tapes and patches sewn on by previous owner. Various dates and manufacturers.
Military surplus comes in a variety of different conditions based the three " W " rule: What, Where, When.
- Depending on what the item is will generally determine the amount of use and what it was used for. This is important because some items do not endure the torture of being in the field for prolonged periods of time, while others might.
- Ex: Dress Uniforms are not worn in combat, therefore generally, there is lighter use than issued combat/working uniforms.
- Knowing where the item most likely was issued/stored will generally determine the environment it was exposed to. This is important because some items are exposed to harsher conditions than others, or are straight from storage.
- Ex: Uniforms & Gear issued in the Vietnam War saw extreme heat and moister, giving those items specific textures/smells/common problems, while the same items issued to troops in occupied Europe do not have those attributes (Generally better conditions).
- Ex: Uniforms & Gear stored in a controlled environment (warehouses or similar areas) feel and smell different than if it is stored in a non-controlled environment (Random areas/outside/or exposed to elements)
- Time is a huge factor, when something was issued generally determines the age of the item. As time goes by everything ages, this is the circle of life and it does apply to inanimate objects, like military surplus. Items will show signs of age, typically tarnished metal/fading/stains/rips/holes/rot/smell. The exception to the rule is NOS ( New old stock) items or ones stored carefully in controlled environments.
- Ex: Uniforms & Gear from World War 2 are generally made of canvas/leather/twill or HBT fabric, and are close to 100 years old. These items have more than likely seen combat or were reissued in the Korean or Vietnam Wars. Extensive use and the fact that they are almost a century old will reflect the condition & price. This applies to any era.
- Ex: Uniforms & Gear from the original factory box, or items stored carefully in controlled environments will generally retain their durability and "new" look. The age of an item sometimes is not a factor BUT only when it is properly stored or carefully looked after.
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Ordering in today? Here's your best option: Italian Food Delivery by Aksu Döner & Pizza.
Get served like a king and forget about doing the dishes.
Simply select "Delivery" at the checkout screen and we hope you'll appreciate our food delivery service.
We're located in Plauen and are delighted to take your online order.
Take your time to browse our interactive online menu and place the order when ready. It takes us about a minute to confirm your order and give you an estimated ready time.


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Physical therapy in Laguna Beach for Hip
Welcome to Jackson Physical Therapy and Studio's patient resource about hip problems.
A hip injury is nothing to joke about, it is one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer through and one that can lead to long-term health problems if not addressed correctly or inevitably prevented. Athletes who play active sports like football, soccer, and rugby are more prone to suffering through a hip injury than athletes in other sports, however, hip injuries can also occur by accident, whether through a bad fall or quick and awkward movement. Therefore, you must know how to take care of yourself so you do not fall victim to this debilitating injury.
This area of our site covers everything you need to be aware of as it relates to your hips and keeping them healthy.
Remember, good health and a little prevention now will protect this sensitive area as you age. We want to be there with you to proactively protect and prevent against hip injuries.
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Rofo has the most comprehensive commercial real estate listings in your area. Search for office spaces, retail spaces, and industrial spaces. We compile all the information you need to find the office spaces that match your business needs and provide quick access to the office brokers. Use our friendly user-interface and detailed listings to search your area for small business office spaces for rent and for lease.


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If you are in the market to buy a home in Florida, one of the most important things you can do is keep yourself organized! When you are actively house hunting, things can start to run together. You might forget about negative aspects of a home while you are daydreaming about the wraparound porch. You might misplace a number, or forget about an open house you wanted to see.
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. And buyer's remorse can set in hard if you don't consider all of the details of a home. Below, we have put together our favorite ways to keep yourself organized when buying a house in Florida!
Get Your Priorities Straight
Before you start looking, take some time to prioritize your needs. Everyone in the family should write down the things they want. Together, narrow this list down to a few "absolute must-haves." When you are shopping for your home, keep these things in mind, and don't compromise on them. This will help you to stay focused and stop you from buying a home that isn't right for you.
Make a Chart
Some people use Excel, others are more analog and use something they can physically write on while viewing properties. The y-axis can have the property address, while the x-axis will have things such as price, square footage, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, yard (size & description), year built, features, comps, number of floors, size of the garage, the commute time, etc. Keep this as a handy reference to narrow down the homes you are interested in.
Take Photos
Take photos of every property you see. Take lots of them. Take video if possible. You will want to reference back to these pictures when you are making your decisions. You might even find things in the pictures that you hadn't noticed in person. Pictures say a thousand words, and taking several will help you to remember it all.
Keep Contacts in Order
You will meet a lot of people on your journey to buy a home. Realtors, appraisers, bank employees, inspectors, title professionals and more. Make a list that includes everybody's name, email, website, phone number and any other details you want to have. Having these numbers handy at all times will make things much easier for you.
Make a Calendar
Create a calendar that has all of your important buying and selling dates, appointments, deadlines, bill due dates, appraisal date and so on. You will have many things to keep track of, and visually seeing it all on a calendar will help you stay on top of it all. If you are selling a home, you will have many additional dates to keep track of. You can use an online calendar, or a physical planner to keep your important dates and all your notes. It's all about what works for you.
Now, with all this extra time you have gained from being so organized, don't forget to have some fun! Imagine your new home! Envision everything you want! Pick out your new room colors, find the hardware you love. You can track awesome things you see for your house as well! Then, when it's time to redecorate, you will have all of your favorite ideas saved. This is a fun and exciting time, remember to enjoy the process!


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Please visit our Open House at 405 15368 17A AVE in Surrey.
Open House on Sunday, November 18, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In this quiet, top floor 4 year old condo you will immediately appreciate the extra height of the 9' ceilings. The practical floorplan leads you to a cook's delight kitchen with granite counters & SS appliances. Contemporary crownmoulding, baseboards & laminate floors add to the aura of luxury. Baths have tiled floors, granite counters, under-mount sinks & soaker tubs. Bedrooms and baths are separated by the LR which has an electric fireplace. The roomy MB has a walk in closet & dressing area. You are within walking/biking distance to a plethora of shopping and transit is close by. The balance of the home warranty transfers to the proud new owner. Storage locker & 2 parking. Quick possession possible. Floor plan avail.
Market update!! As most of you have heard, sales in the Vancouver real estate market have been down this year, the numbers vary from area to area. The strata market has been soft, while single family homes and building lots have been significantly better, again depending on the area. The media types have been talking about a so called bubble, and a correction in the real estate market, as if there will be some dramatic shift in prices one day. I believe this is a misnomer. To the contrary, we've seen small corrections happening every day over the last few months to compensate for the smaller number of sales, as opposed to a sudden price drop. So in effect, the correction has already and is already happening on a daily basis. This doesn't mean that it could not correct more, or less as time goes on. Some buyers believe that because of the slow market, they should automatically submit low ball offers assuming that home sellers should be desperately trying to sell and escape the market before this correction, however again this is wrong thinking, as there is a good chance that new home sellers entering the market have priced their home correctly, given the current circumstances. I believe that because the interest rates have been so low for so long now, a lot of the new home buyers that could buy, did buy in the last couple of years, leaving a lack of new home buyers to drive the entry level market. There are however still a small number of new home buyers entering the market all of the time, and of course folks upsizing and downsizing, to continually add some buoyancy to our market. Despite the market sales being lower this year, I've been very fortunate, so thank you friends, family, and valued clients!! All the Best! Garth Who's Doing High Fives Now? SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, 2007
If you think lenders make too much money, you are not alone........ However, it's very likely that you, the borrower, are an eager participant in all those profits. Billions of dollars are literally given away to the banks each year because of consumer pathy. Lenders know this and in fact they "bank" on it. What do we mean?
Well, a recent survey conducted by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reveals that despite all the new mortgage products on the market, people looking to renew their mortgage will more often than not, revert back to their current lender. In fact, according to the report, 81% of them did. Does this make sense when the competition could be offering lower interest rates and better terms? It doesn't. There is some good news though. This same survey indicates that consumers are shopping around slightly more than they were in the past. People that were renewing their mortgage were faithful to their financial institution to the tune of 88% in 2000. By 2006 this dropped 7 percentage points.
This decline in lender loyalty was also very evident in repeat home buyers and people that refinanced their mortgage because of wanting extra cash to make home enovations or consolidate debt. In 2006 only 65% of these consumers went back to their current provider – well down from what it was in previous years. The only category that remained relatively stable was first-time home buyers. 57% of these buyers financed through their banking institution in 2000 and this remained almost constant - 58% in 2006. It would appear that first-time buyers are savvy and cautious when it comes to mortgage debt. Initially, they do their research diligently when it comes to comparing lenders and what they can offer. However, these very same buyers that were so careful at the start, oon join the ranks of those that are "too busy" at mortgage renewal time to check out and compare lenders. Most people know that banking is a business. However, not all acknowledge that bank employees are paid to look after the bank's best interests – not yours. In fact these employees have quotas to fill – big quotas! It is amazing that people will go to seminars sponsored by Lenders and expect to be told how to negotiate the best mortgage deal for themselves. Puh-leeze! That's like inviting a fox to the chicken coop to tell the chickens how to avoid getting eaten by him. It makes no sense whatsoever, yet that is exactly what people do. Even more remarkable is the fact that these potential customers believe they are getting sound and unbiased information and actually act on the advice given by the fox. This can be a very costly mistake. However, let us explore mortgage renewal in greater detail.
Mortgage funding is extremely competitive. Lenders spend an enormous amount of money just to get mortgage business in the first place and they certainly don't want to lose customers now or at any time in the future.
If homeowners would just take a few hours and shop around for several proposals from different lending institutions when their mortgage term is up, they might be pleasantly surprised about their findings. The chances are that they would quite possibly receive an offer from another Lender that is better in both interest rates and/or terms provided.
Lenders may even pay for all the set-up, transfer and legal fees when the mortgage business is transferred to them. Once a homeowner has different options in hand, the power to choose becomes theirs. They can accept this new favorable proposal or have their current lender match or better it. Odds are, your lender isn't going to be
willing to give up your business without a fight.
How much actual cash could be saved by keeping Lenders honest? Well, let's figure it out. A $300,000 mortgage calculated at 6% over a 25 year amortization period works out to monthly payments of $1,919.42. Conversely, at 5.5% and using the same criteria, the payments are $1,831.18. The difference is $88.24 per month. Now multiply that by 60 (five years of monthly payments) and you will see that by negotiating a better rate, rather than blindly accepting the first offer, you have saved $5,294.40. Really, with a little investigative effort, you could have put a stash of cash in your jeans or made a handsome contribution towards paying off your mortgage. Instead of the Lenders' CEO's counting profits and doing high fives around the boardroom table because of consumer apathy, you could be going on vacation. You may be trained to be loyal but hopefully, not tamed! Next time . . . shop around! |


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9 Tips to Boost Employee Morale
For business owners, hiring and retaining good employees is always a challenge. But in today's highly competitive job market, the task of keeping your workforce engaged and productive is harder than ever.
After a disruptive few years following the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more working Americans find themselves dissatisfied with their current job. In fact, a recent poll from Monster.com found that an astounding 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023! Meanwhile, the company also reports that 9 out of 10 employers say they're struggling to fill positions.
With these trends in mind, your business needs a solid recruitment and retention strategy. And many experts agree that improving employee morale and engagement is the best place to start.
Why? Because not only does employee engagement improve long-term retention, but disengaged employees are estimated to cost the U.S. up to $600 billion in lost productivity each year.
To help your business attract and retain the best people, here are 9 tips to boost employee morale.
Offer Competitive Benefits
Every employee wants to feel like their contribution is valued. So whether you manage a staff of hundreds or are hiring your first employee, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package is one of the most important ways to attract top-performing talent to your organization.
At the most basic level, this means offering a base pay that reflects the current realities of your local job market. According to Monster, 46% of workers expect a higher salary this year due to inflation and the higher cost of living. If your company's wages aren't keeping up with the market, don't be surprised if employees start job hunting.
Beyond a competitive annual salary, employees also place a high value on benefits like health insurance, paid time off and retirement contributions. For small businesses, the cost of these benefits can add up quickly. But you may recoup some of that expense in the form of reduced employee turnover.
After taking a look at your current pay and benefits, don't forget to publish the details in an employee handbook. This written documentation can help your employees understand the ins and outs of your benefits package – along with what's expected of them as members of your team.
Promote Work-Life Balance
Another shift that employers are noticing following the COVID-19 pandemic is a higher value placed on work-life balance by employees. To help boost employee morale, your business may want to consider allowing employees to work from home, if possible. A growing number of small businesses are also adopting a hybrid work model – one where employees split their time between working from home and working onsite at a company-owned location.
If remote work options aren't realistic for your business, there are still things you can do to promote a better work-life balance for your staff. Offering more flexible schedules or comp time is a great way to acknowledge that employees have a life outside of work, allowing them to make time for friends, family commitments and personal interests. And drawing clear lines between work and home life can be done by discouraging off-hours calls and emails.
Be Transparent
As a business owner, establishing clear lines of communication with your employees is another great way to improve morale and engagement. According to a Slack study on the future of work, 80% of workers want to know more about how decisions are made in their organization, and 87% want their company to be transparent.
Transparency builds trust between employees and an employer. So when you create an environment where your team members feel free to ask questions – and can receive honest answers – you'll be more likely to earn their loyalty and commitment.
Ask For Feedback
Speaking of transparency, never underestimate the importance of regularly asking your employees for feedback. All too often, business owners only seek out feedback during exit interviews – after an employee has already decided to leave your company. Using this approach, you're missing out on tons of valuable insights that can help you improve morale and engagement.
Create a company culture that's focused on continuous improvement by routinely creating opportunities for employee feedback. To accomplish this, consider using a combination of internal surveys, employee review sessions and company-wide meetings. Ask your staff about why they choose to stay at your company and what they would change to make life better. Then, use the insights you gain to create a better work environment.
Support Wellness Initiatives
In a recent report from Workhuman and Gallup, employee wellness was found to play a role in reduced levels of burnout, better social wellbeing, higher levels of belonging and an increased feeling of thriving. For that reason, many employers are starting to pay more attention to employee wellness – including the physical, emotional, mental, financial and social wellbeing of their team.
When you think about it, it makes sense that you can improve morale and productivity by helping your employees make their lives better outside of work. So get creative in thinking of new ways to promote wellness. That could mean offering perks like a free gym membership to incentivize physical activity or enrolling in an employee assistance program to offer mental and emotional health support.
Show Your Appreciation
Sometimes, even small gestures can make a big impact on employee morale. And there are plenty of ways to show your appreciation for a job well done.
Take time to celebrate special achievements like meeting sales goals, landing a new client or earning a great customer review. Recognition can come in many forms – whether it's a small gift, a handwritten note or an email to your staff.
And don't ignore those business "Hallmark holidays" like Administrative Professionals Day, Employee Appreciation Day or Fun at Work Day. While they're not always widely celebrated, they present a great opportunity to show your gratitude, improve morale and foster creativity. Injecting fun into your workplace can have positive effects by bringing everyone together. Consider themed food days, games, crafts, awards, etc.
Prioritize Team Building
When you work a full-time job, it can feel like you spend as much time with your coworkers as you do with your own family. So investing in building good relationships at work is an easy way to help improve morale.
As an employer, consider hosting regular team-building events to bring your employees closer together. This could be as simple as scheduling an after-work happy hour, or planning a fun activity for your staff to do together like an "escape room" event, putt-putt or visiting a local museum. Be creative and ask your employees for ideas, too.
And if your business employs remote workers, consider bringing them in for in-person meetings once or twice a year. You'll find face-to-face interactions will help build stronger bonds than a video conference.
Offer Performance-Based Incentives
If you're looking to improve morale and boost productivity at the same time, consider offering performance-based incentives to your employees. You can do this by tying raises to employee performance reviews, or by creating a profit-sharing structure that offers bonuses based on your company's financial performance.
These types of merit-based incentives can keep morale strong – while incentivizing your highest-performing employees to stay with your business for the long haul.
Promote From Within
The next time you have an open management position, take a good hard look at your internal candidates before opting for an outside hire. The truth is, everyone likes to see hard work get recognized and rewarded. Hiring from within sends a message to your employees – letting them know that it's possible to build a career at your company.
If you anticipate a skills gap, look for ways to bridge it by offering training or professional development opportunities. Investing in the education and growth of your employees will not only boost morale. It can also result in reduced onboarding costs and increased retention rates.
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More Fiscal Clashes Loom as New Congress Opens
House Chooses Boehner as Speaker Again
A new Congress opened for business Thursday to confront long-festering national problems, deficits and immigration among them, in an intensely partisan and crisis-driven era of divided government.
"The American dream is in peril," said House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), re-elected to his post despite a mini-revolt in Republican ranks.
Moments after grasping an oversized gavel that symbolizes his authority, Boehner implored the assembly of newcomers and veterans in the 113th Congress to tackle the nation's heavy burden of debt at long last. "We have to be willing — truly willing — to make this right."
Also on the two-year agenda is the first significant effort at an overhaul of the tax code in more than a quarter-century. Republicans and Democrats alike say they want to chop at a thicket of existing tax breaks and use the resulting revenue to reduce rates.
There were personal milestones aplenty as the winners of last fall's races took an oath of office as old as the republic.
Senators Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Deb Fischer of Nebraska were among the newcomers sworn in, raising the number of women in the Senate to a record 20. Tim Scott of South Carolina became the first black Republican on the Senate in more than three decades.
On the first day of a new term, one old-timer made a stirring comeback. Republican Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois returned to the Capitol for the first time since suffering a stroke a year ago, walking slowly up the 45 steps to the Capitol with the use of a cane. "Good to see you, guys," he said.
Across the Capitol, children and grandchildren squirmed through opening formalities that ended with Boehner's election as the most powerful Republican in a government where President Barack Obama will soon be sworn in to a second term and his fellow Democrats control the Senate.
"At $16 trillion and rising, our national debt is draining free enterprise and weakening the ship of state," said the Ohio Republican, whose struggles to control his members persisted to the final weekend of the 112th Congress when "fiscal cliff" legislation finally cleared.
"The American dream is in peril so long as its namesake is weighed down by this anchor of debt. Break its hold and we will begin to set our economy free. Jobs will come home. Confidence will come back."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said he, too, is ready for attempts to rein in federal spending, but laid down a few conditions. "Any future budget agreements must balance the need for thoughtful spending reductions with revenue from the wealthiest among us and closing wasteful tax loopholes," he said.
That was in keeping with Obama's remarks after Congress had agreed on fiscal cliff legislation to raise taxes for the wealthy while keeping them level for the middle class.
Boehner and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell have other ideas, both having said in recent days that the days of raising taxes are over.
"Now is the time to get serious about spending," McConnell said. "And if the past few weeks have taught us anything, that means the president needs to show up early this time." People won't "tolerate the kind of last-minute crises that we've seen again and again over the past four years as a result of this president's chronic inactivity and refusal to lead on the pressing issues of the day."
While neither Boehner nor Reid mentioned immigration in their opening-day speeches, Obama is expected to highlight the issue in the first State of the Union address of his new term. Lawmakers are already working toward a compromise they hope can clear both houses.
Most Democrats have long favored legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship, and Republicans have stoutly resisted. Now, though, many within the GOP appear ready to reconsider, after watching with alarm as Obama ran up an estimated 71 percent of the Hispanic vote in winning re-election over Mitt Romney in November.
There is little doubt that fiscal issues are at the forefront, though, as they have been since the economy cratered more than four years ago. The issue dominated the just-ended Congress from beginning to end as tea-party-backed lawmakers pressed relentlessly to cut spending and reduce deficits.
The next big clash is expected to begin within weeks. A two-month delay in automatic spending cuts expires at the end of February. As well, the administration will seek authority to borrow more money in late winter or early spring, and financing expires for most government agencies on March 27.
Republicans have said they intend to seek significant savings from Medicare, Medicaid and other government benefit programs to gain control over spending. Obama has said he won't bargain over the government's borrowing authority. He has also said he is open to changes in benefit programs but would face resistance on that from liberal Democrats.
Boehner will lead a House that has a Republican majority of 233-200, with two vacancies, a loss of eight seats for the GOP. Fourteen Republicans declined to vote for him, a reflection of their unhappiness with his leadership, but several more defections would have been needed to deny him a first-ballot victory.
Democrats hold a 55-45 majority in the Senate and control two more seats than they did the past two years.
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