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THAT IS NOT A BOND!!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Yesterday morning, a text message from an elderly relative of mine nearing his 70s, who lives in Malaysia: “Are bonds a good investment right now?” Assuming this is one of his regular investment-grade bond purchases (he abhors current FD rates … Continue reading →

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8 Minutes 11 Seconds

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

2 mins 35 seconds – call is picked up Conversation completely in Cantonese: (After my cellphone number and home address are verified) Me: Can we have the Hawaiian… The Hawaiian – which one has only ham and pineapple? Pizza Guy: … Continue reading →

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20 Seconds Of Your Life You’re Never Getting Back Conversations – #2

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

Should’ve dubbed the original one I had with PCCW marketing callers thus as well… So then this makes #2… Me: Hi, I’m calling about the order we placed an hour ago and just received – Pizza Hut Lady: Wait a … Continue reading →

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Psalm 127 License Plate

Posted on May 18, 2011 by admin

On school run one day, the car in front sported this license plate: An ex-colleague used to say when something jumps up at you from the Bible, pay attention. I had no recollection of having come across Psalm 127 before, … Continue reading →

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