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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Michael Jackson 'severely emaciated'

Michael Jackson was a ''virtual skeleton'' with nothing but pills in his stomach when he died after a suspected cardiac arrest last week.

The pop legend weighed just 51kg when he passed away last week after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home.

Leaked autopsy details reportedly show the singer was a 'virtual skeleton', whose stomach was empty except for partially-dissolved prescription pills.

It is understood he ate just one tiny meal a day.

His hips, thighs and shoulders were covered in needle marks, believed to be the result of narcotic painkillers the singer took three times a day.

There were also four injection sites near his heart - evidence of a failed bid to pump adrenaline directly into the organ in an attempt to restart it.
Medical examiners were also believed to be shocked by the surgery scars, which suggest Michael had at least 13 cosmetic procedures.

The bridge of his nose had vanished and its right side had collapsed.
He was reportedly wearing a wig at the time of his death. Underneath it, he was almost bald, with only 'peach fuzz' covering his scalp.

He had several broken ribs and extensive bruising to his chest consistent with someone trying to revive him.
The singer also had unexplained bruises on his knees and the front of both shins and cuts and grazes on his back.

A source said: 'Michael's family and fans will be horrified when they realise the appalling state he was in. He was skin and bone, his hair had fallen out and had been eating nothing but pills when he died.

'Injection marks all over his body and the disfigurement caused by years of plastic surgery show he'd been in terminal decline for years.'

A second autopsy was carried out on Saturday (27.06.09) after the Jackson family was dissatisfied by the first one, which ruled out 'foul play' but could not determine a cause of death.
Michael's funeral will reportedly be held on Wednesday (01.07.09).

His brother Tito said the family spent the weekend organising the send-off.

They have yet to decide whether it will be a public or private funeral.

Source : Msn Singapore Entertainment

The tutor announced at 1:37 PM.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Instant Hand Sanitizer Refresh

Dettol Instant Hand Sanitizer kills 99.99 per cent of germs instantly without soap or water, leaving hands feeling refreshed. Take it with out anytime and anywhere; it’s great for the car, office, handbag, picnics, nappy change, camping, travel, sports, etc. Available in Refresh with aloe vera. Dermatologically tested.

Pack size: 50mL / 200mL

Since viruses are in the air, it would be wise and handy to carry around a conveniently-sized 50 mL bottle with you. I just bought one this afternoon. You should too. The cheapest bottles I have come across so far are found in NTUC, priced at $2.35.

The tutor announced at 1:41 PM.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material, and brief drug material

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Jun 24, 2009 Wide

Synopsis: In the highly-anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again joins with the Autobots® against their sworn enemies, the... In the highly-anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, debuting June 24, 2009, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again joins with the Autobots® against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons®. Michael Bay directs from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. --© Paramount

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, John Benjamin Hickey, Ramon Rodriguez, Isabel Lucas, John Turturro

Director: Michael Bay

The tutor announced at 11:21 AM.

Lady with cancer trying to sew.

Cancer lady gets excited over some goodies from Sarawak.

Thanks Hui Xin~

The tutor announced at 10:04 AM.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop,' dies at age 50

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investigation.

The circumstances of Jackson's death were not immediately clear. Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m., Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to the hospital, Ruda told the newspaper.

Jackson's death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.

Source : Yahoo News

The tutor announced at 9:26 AM.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Here's wishing Jeremy, a very Happy Birthday!!!

Birthday boy smiling....

as his friends prepare for a feast.

Hey, thanks for your support, guys. =)

The tutor announced at 7:31 PM.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Due to the possibility of a possible H1N1 pandemic, I see the need to publish this post. Hey, students and friends of TM, do watch out for the following symptoms.

The symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 (swine) flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with H1N1 (swine) flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 (swine) flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

And finally, if you have been abroad, particularly to infected countries, please stay at home for about 5 days before returning for tuition classes. It will certainly alleviate the worries of the rest of the students and their parents.

A little thought means so much.

Remember, 'Health is golden'. Take good care people. =)

The tutor announced at 9:29 AM.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

SherMelLas

This shot was not meant to be.

I said "smile", Sherwin! Space on the left.

smiles part 1

smiles part 2
smiles part 3

H1N1 prevention?

possessed!

flowers

Chucky, the smoker and the holigan

Wake up, Sherwin!

tongues

Act cool

Stacko!

Another not-meant-to-be

Stuck-in

hunch-back

The tutor announced at 10:17 AM.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Getting ready to tuck in.......

Javier, the birthday boy, bows towards Zhen Yong, as Kai Cong and Mind look at the camera. Jeremy looks away.....

What a feast! With pizzas, satay and Coke..........

The tutor announced at 12:51 PM.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Hey people! Sherwin has declared that he wants to take part in the Singapore Idol in the year 2011. He believes that he is highly talented and he will enter the finals (at least). So, what do you think? Can he sing? Well, to have first-hand audio experience, do ask him to croon to you when you see him during your lessons and judge for yourself before his audition in 2 years' time!

Here are some candid pictures taken yesterday. Funny, right?

girly pose of Sherwin

hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil.

nose itch!

Peace~

Happy trio-friends forever!

Father and son?

Hey, if you have any funny picture and want it to be posted her, do let me know.

Cheers and do not forget to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday. Dads are great and they should not be forgotten!!

To all fathers, Happy Father's Day~~~~

The tutor announced at 9:37 AM.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Happy Birthday Javier!!!! Let's have a feast on Friday evening''''''

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The tutor announced at 11:06 PM.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Tinkerbell wishes Cheiry a Happy Birthday and may her birthday be magical this year~

The tutor announced at 8:47 AM.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Pest at The Mentor!!!

The Mentor has been attacked by a pest, a kitty cat. Will someone please call the pesterninator or something?

The tutor announced at 12:51 PM.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Samuel celebrated his birthday at TM and everyone at in his group gets a treat of pizza~ Yummy........ Pris, Mel, Sasha, Jurgen, Samuel and.... look at that monkey behind.... who is he?

The tutor announced at 9:52 AM.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Here is a virtual birthday cake for you Samuel~ May you grow in wisdom and have a Wonderful and Memorable birthday! Cheers~~~~

The tutor announced at 5:39 PM.

Monday, June 08, 2009

Soya Beans are:

Low in Sodium, and Cholesterol

High in Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Folate, Dietary Fiber, Protein, Thiamin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium.

The nutritional value of soya beans makes them ideal for:

Weight loss
Maintaining optimum health
Weight gain

Soy beans are also chock full of isoflavones, a vegetable compound that mimics estrogen in the body. Isoflavones work much like antioxidants and are suspected to be helpful in lowering the risk of hormonally-linked forms of cancer, such
as breast and ovarian cancer. Every cup of soy beans provides 200 mg of isoflavones.

Soy protein powder is another popular way to increase your soy consumption. Most soy protein powders are low in fat, which makes it easier for those watching their fat consumption. One scoop of protein powder delivers 23 grams of protein but only half a gram of unsaturated fat.

Nic and Charmel enjoying a bottle of soya bean milk. It is also a popular drink among the students.... good choice!

The tutor announced at 10:36 AM.

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Judgment Day finally happens in Terminator Salvation, and as Sarah Connor predicted, anybody not wearing two-million sunblock has a really bad day. Connor's all-important son John is now a thirtysomething man (Christian Bale) in a sun-bleached rubble-world, a doom-prophet and military wannabe having yet to fulfill his destiny to lead a rabble of survivors against the pitiless machines.

Given the nigh-impossibility of series hero John Connor being picked off by a lucky T-600 in this film, the suspense factor is low throughout. The only time Connor's jeopardy feels viscerally real is in a well-executed battlefield helicopter crash sequence, which McG shoots almost in the first-person, creating a kind of flight-simulator experience; it's a creative demonstration, though a bit too self-conscious for its own good. Back in his bunker with very-pregnant wife Kate (a shockingly underutilized Bryce Dallas Howard, who spends most of her screen time staring at things), Connor acts as a one-man political opposition party, grudgingly taking orders from bona fide resistance leader General Ashdown (Michael Ironside), who commands his meager troops from the relative safety of a roving submarine. Sending out radio signals to potential survivors, Connor manages to snag the attention of a few such stragglers, including plucky Kyle Reese (Anton Yelchin, his face in a perpetually upturned sneer to suggest a teen Michael Biehn) and mysterious stranger Marcus (Sam Worthington), whose arrival shakes up the dynamic of the resistance, hastening a confrontation with Skynet that feels deliberately scaled down to ensure a potential sequel, an increasingly common and silly event-movie gambit.

Marcus's identity as a cyborg that thinks it's human, which is revealed midway through the film but is easily discernable from an outlandish prologue in which he trades horrific dialogue with Cyberdine toadie Serena Kogan (an embarrassed-looking Helena Bonham Carter), is a remarkably clunky conceit coming from a series rife with grand ideas, both visual and thematic; it also stands Marcus up as a very poor comparison to the previous "good Terminator"—i.e. the guy who the producers hope you're not thinking too much about while watching this film. When that familiar face from the past does finally pop out for a much-rumored cameo, it's a remarkable piece of visual-effects work, though also a completely random event, in a film loaded with them.

Salvation is a film that draws its inspiration from other, inferior franchises instead of its own, much-beloved mythology. It's rife with the dumbest callbacks imaginable (that Guns n' Roses song again, really?) and is often propelled by neither internal logic, nor the kind of storytelling magic that can cause us to forgive the odd plot hole or two. Like the human skulls crushed under sleek metal feet in those feverish sequences, the Terminator film series is finished.

Note; I enjoyed the movie tremendously as I had watched the 3 prequels prior to this movie. If you haven't watched the other 3, chances are, you may not fully understand this movie as the plot is kind of linked to the 1st 3. But the effects are fantastic! Enjoy it, especially the guys!

The tutor announced at 10:33 PM.

Thursday, June 04, 2009