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Hi, my name is Kelvin and I'm from a sunny island call Singapore (or Little Red Dot, as some call it). I was never a writer as I hate reading and writing when I was a kid. My interest in writing only started much later in my life and it helps that I have a

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Should you let children sip your beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks?: 7 of 35
Alcohol seems to be a must have in occasions like wedding, festive celebrations, and any happy occasions, at least from where I come from. From young, I would see my dad sip anything from beer, to stout, to brandy. He will always teasingly offer and encourage us boys to taste the alcohol. My elder brother, been the more adven... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reasons why some people steal: 18 of 79
It is often said, "innocent unless proven guilty". But how often do we pronounce judgment on someone without thinking twice based on how we feel.During my childhood, my family usually just has enough money to get by, and I often found myself with little or no pocket money. Fueled by jealousy whenever I saw some of my schoolma... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: PDF Forge: 1 of 1
First of all, I want to clarify that the software I am reviewing here is call PDFCreator by PDF Forge (http://www.pdfforge.org/). As indicated in the website "pdfforge.org is a site dedicated to our OpenSource projects that will help you in forging PDFs just as they are supposed to be."OK, lets get started. PDFCreator does ex... More..
Business > Sales Getting started with selling on eBay: 14 of 25
One of my first online venture is actually selling items on Ebay. I used to have hundreds of special soccer figurine that I build up over the years. As my house is running out of space, I decided to keep only those that I really like and sell off the rest, but never expect to make money out of it.I started by listing the rare... More..
Food & Drink > Wine The health benefits of red wine: 12 of 17
Is wine healthy?While wine, especially red, has long been regarded as a healthy drink that helps to reduce the risk of heart disease or other form of vascular diseases, do note that it is still a very controversial issue. But one fact is certain, too much wine, or alcohol, will do you more harm than good.Studies have shown th... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Deciding when to upgrade to Windows Vista: 11 of 15
Upgrading any software is always a big headache, especially if it is a major upgrade, as it usually means getting out of your comfort zone to learn the new way of using the software, the new functions that you may never need, and the risk of it crashing your (old) computer. This becomes an even bigger headache if it is someth... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best free software for personal use: 24 of 31
I'm sure you know by now that there are many great free software out there that you can use without violating any copyright laws. I will try to review what I feel is the best in each category.Operating SystemIf you are looking for an alternative operating system other than Microsoft, try Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/). Ubunt... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Tips for men by men: How to really help your wife through pregnancy: 11 of 14
They say that men are from Mars and women from Venus, but I would like to offer a different view. I believe men are made of wood and women are made of paper. While they all come from the same source, men, like a block of wood, usually have no clue on what their wife goes through during pregnancy, and is often found to be doin... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A rendezvous at the museum: 17 of 19
As the clock struck three, a young man walked hurriedly through the doors of the museum. He was well-dressed, holding a coat in his hand, and he was carrying an expensive looking briefcase. Scanning his surrounding, he quietly slipped into a door behind a giant bronze statue.Behind the door, the passage way was quiet and dark... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Why you don't need to buy an expensive new computer: 17 of 19
I want the latest computer with the fastest processor, the biggest storage, the highest memory, and the biggest screen. This is often on our mind when we want to shop for a new computer. After all, we planned' to use it for the next 5-10 years, so it will be a worthwhile' investment now, or so we tell ourselves. But do we rea... More..