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BRB soon !

SirSimplySaw — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:38:29 +0000

Dear Readers ,

I will be away temporary for the time being due to other commitments and lack of internet access. I shall be back as soon as I can with a much better articles and rantings for your enjoyment.

For the time being why dont go out little bit more often to get some fresh air.

Adios for now.

Cheerss,
Saw

Chemistry in Love

SirSimplySaw — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:29:29 +0000

Do you two have chemistry?
Sweaty palms? Sort of. A pounding heart? A bit. Even so, you’re still not completely sure there are sparks between you. Understandable: While it’d be nice to think that the earth moves and the angels sing when you’ve found The One, sometimes the signals that you two are truly meant for each o…ther are much more subtle than that.

Here are seven dead giveaways that singles often miss — know that if you spot one or more of them on your next date, that… See More’s good news.

Subtle sign #1: You turn into a total klutz
So far, you’ve dropped your fork and knocked over your water glass…and that’s before the entrées have arrived. While embarrassing, these gaffes are actually a good sign. “When you have serious chemistry, your body produces elevated levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine,” says Helen Fisher, Ph.D., research professor of anthropology at Rutgers University. This, in turn, can make you jittery, uncoordinated, and a little accident-prone. And if you’re embarrassed by your klutziness, that’s a good sign too! Because if you don’t care what your date thinks of you, you probably don’t think much of your date.

Subtle sign #2: You notice a tiny dent in your date’s pinkie nail
Or that your date’s hair flips up on the left but under on the right. You’ve never noticed something like that about a person before, so why now? Because when there’s true chemistry, the body’s levels of the chemical dopamine rise and lead to “imprinting,” a theory of attachment discovered by German ethologist and Nobel Prize winner Niko Tinbergen. This imprinting makes you focus on this one person more clearly and notice the tiniest, most insignificant details about a person — including possessions. Says Dr. Fisher, “Your date’s car in the parking lot looks different. His or her backpack looks different. That person’s coat on the coat rack stands out. Everything is special, novel, unique.”

Subtle sign #3: You agree to split the spinach dip appetizer — and you don’t even like spinach dip!

True chemistry makes us more mellow than usual — so don’t be surprised if you find yourself being agreeable with your date in ways you might not with anyone else: You don’t mind walking 10 blocks with your date from your parking spot. You’re suddenly up for seeing a Rob Schneider movie. And even though you’re not a fan of Indian food, what the heck, you’ll give it another shot. “When you’re falling in love, you more easily surrender your boundaries because of a strong desire to merge with that person,” explains Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Keeping the Love You Find.

Subtle sign #4: The room you’re in seems brighter than usual
Did someone nudge up the dimmer switch? Perhaps. But it could also mean you’re smitten, thanks to a physiological reaction discovered by University of Chicago biopsychologist Eckhard Hess, a pioneer in the area of “pupillometrics.” In short, Hess found that when people look at something or someone that causes positive feelings or sparks interest, their pupils dilate in an attempt to take in more of it, also letting in more light as well.

Subtle sign #5: You’re more fidgety during the date
If you find yourself stroking your own arm, tapping your leg, or otherwise fidgeting during the date, rest assured: Whether you fully know it or not, you like this person. “These are ‘displacement gestures’ — what you do when you’re trying to decide what to do with yourself,” explains Dr. Fisher. “If someone is smiling at you and you can’t decide if you should smile back or look away, you play with your hair. Or you run your tongue along your teeth.” This happens because your brain is over-stimulated, leading you to vent the extra energy with a little self-grooming. Some experts even argue that stroking your own arm or leg indicates a subconscious desire to reach out and touch the person you’re with.

Subtle sign #6: You keep forgetting there’s food on the table
When you’re out with someone who doesn’t float your boat, boy, do those garlic mashed potatoes taste good. But if you’re feeling a chemical attraction to someone, the food being served is the last thing on your mind — and not just because you’re nervous. Blame this on elevated levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which fuels feelings of desire. Higher levels of dopamine, according to Dr. Fisher, “give you a feeling of lightness, increased energy and a feeling of minor ecstasy. And you’re definitely not hungry!” So if your date seems disappointed that you only ate four bites of your steak, you can clear it up later by explaining what a five-star sign it really is.

Subtle sign #7: You feel more “familiar” with your date than “lusty”
Sure, most people think it’s a good sign when they want to jump over the table and rip their date’s clothes off. But let’s be honest—there are plenty of acquaintances you’ve wanted to do that to, and there was no deeper, underlying chemistry there. A stronger sign is that instead of feeling lust for your date, you’re overwhelmed by a feeling of familiarity — a sense of, “Gosh, I feel like I’ve known you before.” The chemistry at work, says Dr. Hendrix, “is due to the emotional center in your brain’s limbic system recognizing qualities in the person that resemble qualities about the caretakers we had during childhood.” For example, a man might recognize a feeling of being at ease and nurtured the way his mother made him feel. A woman might feel comfortable with the dry humor of her date, similar to the way her father interacted with her. “This intense familiarity triggers the release of dopamine, which can lead to that ‘Wow’ feeling,” explains Dr. Hendrix. Oh, and by this point, it’s also definitely OK to want to jump over the table and rip your date’s clothes off!

My next biggest challenge

SirSimplySaw — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:58:07 +0000

To climb the highest mountain the first thing you have to do before you begins the climb is to look up at the peak and then begins your journey a step at a time but constantly remind yourself the peak is where you want to be. There is no turning back and surrender is never an option.

Well Biggest Loser Asia producer just announce details for Season 2 audition and production and suprisingly I felt the planning of the whole thing is quite a rush. They announce the audition dates and location near to end of May and yet the production of the show will begins in July 10. Hmm maybe they would like to hit it while the iron still hot.

Anyway their announcement caught me off guard as earlier I have changed my flight to go back Msia in mid June but due to the announcement I have decided to change my flight again to beginning of June as I need some time to climatize and get use to weather back home. Beside that I need to attend the audition in KL during 13th June and do some preparations plus spending some time with my family and friends as I was away for nearly 2 years already.

Well I guess I am going to miss the later part of the world cup , hope we can catch it in the camp though. The Biggest Loser Season 2 will be my next big challenge, is time for myself to do something really useful for myself. Is time to make drastic change to myself and it is time for a brand new SAW.

Reality tv show can be tough but I am prepared for it , I dont want to go there just to be a contestant but to win and achieve another greatest achievement in my life.

This couple of days I will be quite busy as need to sort out alot of stuff in the office plus start packing and getting ready to face the next greatest challenge of my life. People wish me luck and if you guys do drop by The Curve or around that area on 13th June do let me know maybe we can meet up and have a cup of tea. It would be great if you are there to cheer me on, it is always great to have some great company around.

Cheerss and see you soon.

I love you Chelsea

SirSimplySaw — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:48:28 +0000

Well I would love to have a gf but I dont want to get involve in a relationship. When I look around me, relationship look so complicated and so sad & bitter most of the times. Yet my friends keep on telling me give relationship a chance since I never involve in a relationship I shouldnt just say that I don’t like relationship .

I mean is quite true what they said ,you cant said you hate eating ’stinky tofu’ just because you dont like how it look and smell when you personally never try it before.

So I have decided when I am back in pg I will get a gf and get involve in a relationship then get dump by that girl so that when the next time I say I dont want to get involve in a relationship it is with experience and not just pure bull crap because I been there and done that before.

So what kind of girl I am looking for ? If I am looking for something that last for quite sometime it will be with a girl name Chelsea. It doesnt matter if she is young or old , fat or skinny , dark or fair , hairy or hairless , tall or short , etc.

Honestly I find it very annoying when girl ask me what about them that I love , which part of them am I attracted to or what I like about them. Seriously for fuck sake , when I am in love with you every part of you I am attracted to even you might think you are fat , short and freaking ugly because when I fall in love with you I no longer see those things but yet you never understand and thats a total turn off to me.

So when any girl ask me that freaking question is my sign to mark out that girl because I simply cant see any future with her anymore no matter how crazily in love I am with her. Or maybe thats a signal to me that the girl are not interested in me. Whichever way it is , the way forward is not the way to go.

So to make my life easier I have only set 1 criteria when I look for a girl partner which is her name must be Chelsea. So when she ask what I like about her I can confidently give her this answer;

” Baby I love you because your name is Chelsea , it doesnt matter if you are fat , short or ugly as long as your name is Chelsea I will always love you even though you are relegated to old age but I swear on my mother’s grave that one day you decided to change your name to something else don’t blame me if I fucking dump you.”

So if your name is Chelsea something something or something something Chelsea and you think I might be the guy for you do keep in touch with me.

ps. dont hate me for writing this as I am just a guy who need some love in my life as well.

Top 10 ways the restaurant industry hijacking your brain

SirSimplySaw — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:37:01 +0000

Here is a post by my teacher in high school in facebook that I think worth sharing with all you guys.

Top 10 Ways the Restaurant Industry is Hijacking Your Brain

1. Most of the foods served at restaurants combine tempting amounts of sugar, fat, and salt. They are either loaded onto a core ingredient (such as meat, vegetable, potato, or bread), layered on top of it, or both. For instance:Potato skins: The potato is hollowed out and the skin is fried, which provides a substantial surface area for “fat pickup.”
Then some combination of bacon bits, sour cream, and cheese is added. The result: fat on fat on fat on fat, loaded with salt.
Buffalo wings: The fatty parts of a chicken get deep-fried. Then they are served with creamy or sweet dipping sauce that… See More’s heavily salted. Usually they’re par-fried at a production plant, then fried again at the restaurant, which doubles the fat. The result: sugar on salt on fat on fat on fat.
Spinach dip: The spinach provides little more than color—a high-fat, high-salt dairy product is the main ingredient. The result: a tasty dish of salt on fat.

2. Conditioning our brains. Food scientists create “hyperpalatable” foods. These foods stimulate the appetite and prompt us to eat more even after we’re full. These foods layer sugar, fat, and salt in optimal amounts in a way that conditions our brains to eat more and more. Instead of satisfying our hunger, we are setting ourselves up to crave them again.

3. The food industry develops “fun foods.” By creating hyperpalatable foods that are entertaining, widely available and socially acceptable, the food industry contributes to this vicious cycle. Millions of Americans report loss of control in the face of food, lack of feeling satisfied, and a preoccupation with these foods.

4. The food industry creates “adult baby food.” Fun food literally melts in your mouth: by eliminating the need to chew, modern food processing techniques allow us to eat faster and consume more calories. Processing meat and produce—a techniques employed by many restaurant chains and food manufacturers—creates a kind of “adult baby food.” The harder-to-chew-elements—such as fiber and gristle—are removed. The result is food that can be eaten quickly, and without much effort.

5. Faster consumption and cost-saving steps. Consider Chili’s boneless Shanghai chicken wings: A food designer says that about them, “taking it off the bone is like taking the husk off the nut.” That processing step reduces the need for chewing, making the food faster to consume. The wings contain a solution of up to 25 percent water, hydrolyzed soy protein, salt, and sodium phosphate. The water is there to bulk up the chicken—the industry calls this “reducing shrinkage.” Water is also cheaper than chicken breast, so it’s less costly to produce. And finally, water makes the food softer and chewing easier.

6. “When in doubt, throw cheese and bacon on it” is a standard joke in the world of chain restaurants. But it works. Along with enhancing melt and making food easy to eat, these layers are cheaper to produce than the central ingredient (such as meat or fish) they flavor. They’re also visually appealing, straightforward, and familiar. Example: T.G.I. Friday’s Parmesan-Crusted Sicilian Quesadilla, is described on the menu as follows: “Packed with sautéed chicken, sausage, bruschettta marinara, [and] bacon and oozing with Monterey Jack cheese. We coat it with Parmesan and pan-fry it to a crispy, golden brown, then drizzle it with balsamic glaze.”

7. Food is assembled, not actually cooked, in chain restaurant kitchens. These restaurants make use of “individually quick frozen” foods. Shrimp, potatoes, and chicken nuggets are blasted with cold air, cold nitrogen, or cold carbon dioxide as they travel along a conveyor belt so they freeze in discrete pieces. They are often partially fried before they are quick-frozen. Then they are plunged, straight from the package and still frozen, back into fat for a second frying.

8. Think you’re eating healthy when you order grilled, marinated chicken? Think again. A common way to get marinade into meat is through needle injection. Hundreds of needles are used to pierce the meat, tearing up the connective tissue, to add solutions of salt, sugar, and fat. These injections not only increase flavor, but they also make the meat fall apart in our mouths.

9. Sugar by another name. If a food containes more sugar than any other ingredient, federal regulations dictate that sugar be listed first on the label. So, to trick health-conscious mothers who scan food labels for the word “sugar,” manufacturers hide the amount of sugar by listing its different sources separately, pushing each down the list. Breakfast cereal, for example, often includes some combination of sugar, brown sugar, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, and molasses—each listed separately.

10. Creative chemistry. Chemical processing evolved to extend the shelf life of products and to lower food costs. More recently, the industry has directed its creative chemistry toward increasing sensations like “mouth feel” and finding new ways to artificially simulate real flavors using flavor enhancers. It’s all about creating novelty and impact.