RED FM Foreplay or Fourplay?

Whatever it is, it's a exceptional marketing gimmick to boost their listener numbers and at the same time get people to pay towards the prizes.

RED FM RM50,000 UP FOR GRABS SMS TO WIN

It's a brilliant strategy. Besides increasing the number of listeners to this station (RED FM 104.9 in Klang Valley), the time spent listening is dragged longer as well.

For a small fee that goes to the sms provider that provides the sms info number 32733, RED FM collects the rest of the RM0.50 for each sms sent in. It's a no-brainer that with so many people vying for the maximum payout of RM2,500, the numbers add up to pay for the prizes as well.

People who send in multiple sms ARE not guaranteed a win. Terms of entry although simple do not explain or inform of the method of selection. Instead more sms is encouraged from many single individual. At the end of it, RED FM may even stand to profit with extra money. Fortunately it ends this week.

Mending the Current Ailing World Economy

Everything that we know of has a cycle. The only good news that we can all look forward to is that good times are coming but as to when and how no one knows. And, unfortunately by that time many would have lost their means and status financially. Job layoffs, corporate restructuring, bloated cost of essentials, climbing cost of production and the like of such will be a norm.

In such times, the World needs to come together effectively to combat and overcome the difficulties of the economic meltdown so that the effects and negative backspin can be shortened. As in all situations there are positive and negative aspects in such troubled times. The weak shall perish whereas opportunists will prosper. A global action to pump reserved resources into the ailing economy is required. The world if united can share its wealth; without it will only prolong the torture.

Everything we can make sure of must be done so that this severe recession we are all facing does not worsen further. Only a handful of individuals will see this truth and unless global action is taken together, not the individual actions of separate nations, the world economy is doomed to collapse further. Like history repeats itself, people are selfish and narrow minded seeing only within the confines of their puny kingdom - some worse than others and shall only further line their own coffers for their immediate wealth.

An inflated cost or price must see a reduction so that the crisis is regulated and drained of its impetus. The world lacks a leader that is able to unite it for the common good.

It is time for the world to act as one.

Looking Bad Can Ruin Your Career

Yes it does. Yes it will. Yes, it can. There are many studies that have found a direct influence on people between physical appearance and income. Hence, better take this clue and shape up. Hai-Hui, an executive coach in Guangxi, China, has this to say, "More often than not it is a person's physical appearance that determines whether he succeeds in the corporate world and climb the so-called corporate ladder quickly. Clothes and appearances really maketh a person". Her solution is overwhelming and effective. It's a total re-make of the person from head to toe. It also involves getting a total new wardrobe that is suitable to the type of career, or in her words - "the position that is desired and so targeted. Dress and look the position. An immediate outcome is that her clients immediately feel more confident as well.

Of Lotteries in Malaysia

Given the national religion is Islam and the fact that under its teachings the act of gambling (speculation bets in the hope of winning, more commonly money), the following can never take place in Malaysia.

Of the many gaming options (except Genting Highlands Casino Resort Royale), the Pan Malaysian Pools (Da Ma Cai) and Berjaya Sports Toto (Duo Duo) also offer lottery draws with prizes amounting to millions of Malaysian Ringgit - the difference is in the latter two which does not allow public screening of the draw taking place; or at least that is what the general public as in I and the rest of the Malaysian population know.

In other countries such as Canada, good ol' USA and even Hong Kong allow public airing of the draws in their respective states. As such there can be less afterthought to whether any rigging or delayed payout was actually done. At these gaming venues we can see Malaysians from all walks of life and culture coming together to partake in this periodic ritual of betting, all hoping that they will be the Lucky One (...or is it the Chosen One?)

How to tell if you are really rich

If you ever had to ask yourself this, then you are probably not but instead a middle-classer who is still caught in the endless 24/7 drudgery of having to work for a living. Especially during these difficult times, hard work alone just doesn't pay any more than it should since its already at a low. Just try to think back to the time of your last salary increment. Were you really that happy or dissatisfied with the measly handout? Or even worse? The company overlooked you in the name of future expansion and prudent planning, insisting that you place in more effort and worked longer so that it may be in position to pay you what you already are being paid now.

I should know. I was in such an organization for years. Whenever it neared bonus time, one boss in particular would harp on the quality of work produced and instead of being focussed on the issue at hand - would often drift in and out of ideas that would often not solve the issue raised as critical. The end? A host of other petty issues arose - all of which made "good" sense to defer bonus to another year. Not to mention the bad business ethics of duping the suppliers into parting with sponsorship money for business expansion and the like with artificial billings that ended a 50/50 cost sharing agreement with the supplier paying 100%... I left to pursue "better" prospects.

Well the reality check is that none of us can really be considered rich as there is not cutoff point; perhaps a range but never a totalitarian figure money-wise that sets us apart. It really depends on your geographical location where you live. For example, I have met British travelers who holidayed in Malaysia and spent money like it was nothing - truth was some were in the shoe-shine business, so to speak.

What does it all mean? Maybe you are as rich as you think you are. I believe that you are rich (in the money-sense) if you do not need to earn an income and financially independent.

It's the Holiday Season - why not buy Her what She wants

Its true. We men are absolutely clueless when it comes to buying gifts for our woman. Perhaps maybe not if we are counted those metro age men who are "sensitive". The path to gift enlightenment is not all that rocky if we all just follow a few basic principles.

Be a Good Listener (The Sensitive Approach)

Most women in order to avoid receiving gifts that they would rather not are prone to drop hints; sometimes as early as a few months ahead. Be the smart and suave guy you are and pay attention. Listen to that inner voice within you that has materialized into the woman beside you. Listen, observe, and don't be afraid to drop hints about items you'd like to receive — gift-giving street is a two-way, after all.

Save time, Ask Her (The Direct Approach)

Find out what she really wants. Ask her directly.

Surprise Her, Ask her Pal (A Wildcard Approach)

All women have a confidante who knows their deepest and darkest desires. Ask her mother, sister, brother or best friend if she's said anything about what she wants for the holidays. You'll get bonus points for doing extra research and planning ahead. Plus, if she doesn't like it, you have someone else to share the blame with! Also look for online helpers.

Manage Expectations

Let's face it: the economic outlook in our country ain't pretty. And since doesn't look like we're all going to get personal bailouts from the government (darn!), open the lines of communication pronto. Believe it or not, the best present ideas usually come when you're forced to think harder and spend less.

Make a List, Check It Twice

Remember when you were a kid and you kept a list of things you wanted? Post a list on your fridge with two columns where you can each write down items you'd like whenever you think of them. The thing you pick from the list will still be a surprise, but you there's no chance it will be something she doesn't want.

Don't Go Crazy

You can't pick out a winner every time and women understand that. So any gesture that shows thought and effort beyond walking into a store, pointing at the first thing you see and having the salesperson wrap it up is our idea of a great gift. If she doesn't realize that, maybe you're not the clueless one after all.