Money Hacks Ep 43 (Season 3): Saving for key life goals in your early 20s 12:32 mins Synopsis: In this podcast series every Monday, The Straits Times and The Business Times break down actionable financial tips. This episode is brought to you by OCBC Bank. It is aimed at millennials and students who have life goals but aren't sure how to work towards them. Money Hacks' Chris Lim hosts 19-year-old Lim Li Shian (Liz), a temp at The Business Times, and Mr Vasu Menon, OCBC Bank’s Senior Investment Strategist, Wealth Management Singapore. In a Frank by OCBC survey of 866 students and young working adults aged 16-29, done earlier this year, almost three-quarters said travelling is important to them, while more than four out of five ranked life experiences as a top priority, along with maintaining relevant skills as part of pursuing further education. Are these goals realistic? 0:42 mins - Mr Menon guides Ms Lim, who says she wants to set aside money for … [Read more...] about ST Podcast: Saving for key life goals in your early 20s
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Life or something like it
Musicals are traditionally based on books, movies, history, folk tales, even the animal kingdom but in a first for Thailand if not the world, coming to the Bangkok stage tomorrow night is one based on a life-coaching workshop. The brainchild of Dr Cherie Carter-Scott, who is sometimes referred to as the “Mother of Coaching” and a best-selling author, “The Workshop, A Dress Rehearsal for Life!” is having its world premiere at the small hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre. “Dr Cherie has now than 40 years of experience as a life coach and wrote this musical based on her life and the characters she encountered in her profession,” says stage director and lyricist Napisi Reyes, who also wrote the musical book. “It is totally different from other musicals. I have seen many Broadway musicals about athletes, actors and even singers but none about a therapist. That alone makes it an interesting, challenging and rewarding … [Read more...] about Life or something like it
Horoscope for Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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By Jacqueline Bigar Tues., May 7, 2019 IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year, you'll have logic, endurance and wit on your team. You'll like others' responses. If single, your circle of friends will grow, as will the possibility of finding "the one." Your ability to communicate adds power to a bond. If you're attached, you and your partner enjoy relating to each other and can often be found chatting away together. GEMINI sometimes gives you an earful. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Confusion could add a degree of discouragement. If you don't discipline your imagination, your mind could be rattled by endless possibilities. If possible, don't react; stay even and caring. Start planning a mini vacation or schedule a special workshop you've been eyeing. Tonight: Relax to great music. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You might feel overly possessive and jealous. Your insecurity might be the result of finding out something a loved one or friend refuses to share. You could feel as though … [Read more...] about Horoscope for Tuesday, May 7, 2019
One man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting in Woodbine Gardens
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By Rhianna Jackson-Kelso Staff Reporter Sun., April 28, 2019 A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting near Woodbine Gardens Sunday evening, police say. Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Donora Dr. and Meighen Ave. in the Victoria Park Ave. and St. Clair Ave. E. area shortly after 7 p.m. They found a man with life-threatening injuries and transported him to hospital. Police have not provided details about suspects or the circumstances of the shooting. Rhianna Jackson-Kelso is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @RhiannaJK Article Continued Below Report an error Journalistic Standards About The Star TOP STORIES, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. NEW NEWSLETTER HEADLINES SIGN UP … [Read more...] about One man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting in Woodbine Gardens
Duck, cover and hold, not to ‘shake, rattle and roll’
Duck, cover and hold, not to ‘shake, rattle and roll’ After a long while, we had our latest experience with very strong earthquake in Metro Manila when magnitude 6.1 shook us into initial shock and then into panic mode. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) initially placed the earthquake that rocked Metro Manila around 5:11 p.m. last Monday at magnitude 5.7. The tremor’s epicenter was traced from the town of Castillejos in Zambales. The earthquake – of tectonic origin – was quite strong enough to shake and sway many high-rise buildings in Metro Manila when it first struck us. Thank God, none of these skyscrapers collapsed although a few buildings suffered damages while some serious cracks now threaten their structural integrity. Fortunately also, the tremor happened towards the close of office hours and it’s already vacation for many of the schools. But it was indeed a puzzle why a … [Read more...] about Duck, cover and hold, not to ‘shake, rattle and roll’