If you have been fortunate enough to watch your best friend age, you will also find that he has developed some physical problems and limitations. Taking care of an aging dog requires more of your time and more patience, but it is worth the effort. Many dogs go deaf as they age. When this happens you can no longer just call for your dog to come. Instead you will need to either get their attention and communicate with a your hands, or maneuver him...more
Author: Darin DoerflingerHaving family day fun with your kids and creating a special bond is the goal of most parents. Unfortunately, the business of life tends to get in the way. Have you heard yourself say to your son or daughter "I would love to play sweetie but I have laundry to do and dinner to make". Reality check! The times when they approach you to play are fantastic opportunities to forge the bond you always wanted, don't pass them up....more
Punggol (Ponggol) estate is in the north-east region of Singapore. Once a large kampong and a fishing village, today it has been earmarked to become the "Waterfront Town", the 21st century housing estate for yuppies in Singapore. Bounded by three rivers, the Sungei Punggol, the Sungei Serangoon and the New River, the new Punggol Town would sit between nearby Coney Island and the mainland. The entire area, north-east of Singapore, is bounded by Sungei Serangoon to the east, Tampines Expressway to the south, Sungei Punggol to the west, Selat Johor and Serangoon Harbour to the north, and covers an area of approximately 957 ha. The North-East MRT line, with a LRT link, connects Punggol with the rest of Singapore. Families with children attending preschool Punggol are very fortunate because the Singapore public transportation system is often rated as efficient, comfortable, safe, reliable and affordable. Singapore transport network is well connected with trains, buses and taxis. The transit system in Singapore is split into the 'Mass Rapid Transit' (MRT) system and a series of 'Light Rapid Transit' (LRT) systems that branch from it. Outside of Singapore City, the MRT runs on suspended...more
A number of factors including health insurance restrictions, cost, and busy schedules have led Americans down a path of sporadic health care. In the United States, an overwhelming number of people do not visit a doctor until they become very ill or have other problems they can no longer handle on their own. There is a misconception that a family...more
A Father's Right to Parent His Child and Constitutional Law That Says So Fathers walk into family courts - generally hauled in under a wife's complaint for divorce - and can't believe the injustice they face. These courts deny them their children and other rights at the whim of the judge. The fathers' reaction is justified...more
"Mother, I know that Johnny Cash was one of your favorite artists, and I know that you liked his Christmas rendition of The Little Drummer Boy. And you liked it because the little boy at Christmas did what he could for the Christ. He didn't have money, he didn't have influence, but he could play a drum, and so he did."So Mother, in the same way, I offer you what I can do. I've lit a votive candle, which was a habit that you had, that you taught me. As I write this article it's May 9, the evening before Mother's Day, May 10, 2009."I've got an empty room with a hardwood floor downstairs. It's supposed to be the dining room. It's a new place, though-we haven't quite got everything in. And remember, we're living in two places, so there are different urgencies.And on this little table is burning a candle-it's a vigil candle-and it's illuminating a portrait of my dear, deceased mother on the wall. My mother...when she had her power.Of course, being deceased... you know, we are so hep to the concept that we create our reality, that we can make anything happen. And while that's true, there are also very special moments that, remind us, as I was reminded today, that there are things that...more
Although summer is over, there is still plenty of time to enjoy days at the beach. If you have young children, it can be difficult to find a spot that is safe for them to swim and which offers a playground, toilets and the all-important...more
Orchard Road is walkable, at least allowing plenty of breaks in air-conditioned shopping centers. You can no longer cross the central Orchard/Scotts intersection on foot: instead, take the air-conditioned underground walkway system that links Orchard...more
Visiting a mall is advantageous because of the numerous stores housed in one complex. Groceries, clothes, shoes, reading materials, food courts, cinemas and entertainment arcades are available in one place. It is possible to spend an entire day at...more
Today's grandfather clocks are descendents of William Clement's clock from 1670. He had discovered that a longer pendulum meant more accurate time keeping. The long pendulum had to be enclosed to prevent children (and adults) playing with it. Hence...more
Where is Laptop using heat come fromWe are using the notebook for some time. Weoften found that notebook slowly get hot after using for a while, especially the bottom of laptop. The situation occur frequently in Summer. Where is laptop using heat...more
Individuals, who drink alcohol, get progressively dependent on the substance and seek treatment at alcohol treatment centers. It's possible to suffer a relapse after a therapy plan. Therefore, it is essential that the treatment programs are intensive...more