What does your candy heart says?

Your Candy Heart Says "Hug Me"

A total sweetheart, you always have a lot of love to give out. Your heart is open to where ever love takes you! Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a surprise romantic evening that you've planned out Your flirting style: lots of listening and talking What turns you off: fighting and conflict Why you're hot: you're fearless about falling in love

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Love is in the air...

This week is so special for me and my peacock because of valentine's day...sad to say my valentine's day this coming Tuesday will be spent in camp and for her, she will be having school in NUS...Likewise for last year, we haven really spent a good whole valentine's day together...on a brighter note, next year I will definitely spent this very day with her...

In the Saturday issue of the Straits Times, several anecdotes of successful couples describes how they feel about each other, the wonderful things their partner did for them and stuffs...I was largely more interested on the report entailing S'pore most romantic places...apart being a small country with a flourished garden city, great shopping paradise, food paradise etc S'pore has also great places more couples to roam and discover...

Some of the most romantic places as published are as follows:

* Anderson bridge
* Fort Canning Hill
* Arts House
* Esplanade
* Mount Faber Park
* Kent Ridge Park
* East Coast Park
* Labrador Park

These are the more popular places in my opinion...Fullerton is also a nice place but there are lots of kids, tourists frequent it...me and my gf usually drop by esplanade promenade at night to enjoy the breeze, waves, starry night and sometimes performances at the outdoor theatre...

Nowadays, more couples visit the esplanade at night and it is evident that it is getting more popular among teenagers...it gets extremely crowded when there is a countdown event, performances by well-known artists, Christmas etc...

Hope all couples have a romantic valentine's day this Tuesday...for those who are single, keep on working hard...maybe the time to meet your significant other has not come...pray hard, keep focus, stay positive and the girl/guy that u have feelings for might just drop by and invite u out for a valentine's dinner...take care guys!

Under the tagboard, I have asked u guys for suggestions of other romantic places in S'pore...do give me your thoughts..thanks!!

What Engineers Do...

Engineers help to design and manufacture just about everything—from the tallest skyscrapers to the smallest computer chips, from cars to space shuttles, from miracle fabrics to artificial heart valves. Even though their efforts are all around us, the work of engineers can seem like a mystery to those outside the profession.

"You grow up knowing what teachers and doctors and lawyers do. But unless your parents happen to be engineers, you probably don't have a clue what their work involves," says a woman who grew up to be a successful environmental engineer.

What do engineers really do? Let's take a look.

Types of Engineering: The "Big Four"
In the most general terms, engineers are problem-solvers. They apply the concepts of mathematics and science to solving real-world challenges.

The engineering profession includes many different disciplines. In fact, engineering may offer more career options than any other profession. Engineers are a diverse group, contributing to projects that improve the quality of life on every continent. A background in engineering can also lead to a career in law, education, medicine, or public policy.

Here's a look at four of the largest categories within the profession: chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Chemical Engineering
Take a walk through your grocery store, pharmacy, or paint store, and you'll see hundreds of examples of what chemical engineers create. Chemical engineers combine the science of chemistry with the principles of engineering to produce better plastics, fuels, fibers, semiconductors, medicines, building materials, cosmetics, and much more. Their know-how has helped to develop reduced-calorie sweeteners, lead-free paint, fibers that can withstand the heat of forest fires, and thousands of other products.

Chemical engineers work in a variety of settings, from research laboratories to food-processing plants to pharmaceutical companies. They tackle challenges relating to agriculture, environmental pollution, and energy production. Sometimes they even work at the molecular level to create brand-new synthetic materials.

Interested in the field of chemical engineering? Visit the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) (http://www.aiche.org/*) to learn how a chemical engineering background can prepare you for a career in manufacturing, research, biomedicine, quality control, law, sales and marketing, and related fields.

Civil Engineering
Civil engineers help to create the building blocks of modern society. From dams and highways to bridges and buildings, the products of civil engineering are all around us. Civil engineers belong to one of the oldest and largest branches of engineering. They use cutting-edge technologies and advanced materials to solve challenges in new ways.

A background in civil engineering opens the door to a variety of career options. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, areas of focus include construction engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, as well as transportation, urban planning, and water resources.

Interested in the field of civil engineering? Visit the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://www.asce.org/*.

Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical engineering has been one of the fastest-growing fields in recent decades, as breakthroughs in technology have led to rapid advancements in computing, medical imaging, telecommunications, fiber optics, and related fields.

Electrical engineers work with electricity in all its forms, from tiny electrons to large-scale magnetic fields. They apply scientific knowledge of electricity, magnetism, and light to solving problems that relate to cell phones, computer software, electronic music, radio and television broadcasting, air and space travel, and a wide range of other areas. According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a background in electrical or computer engineering can lead to a career in aerospace, bioengineering, telecommunications, power, semiconductors, manufacturing, transportation, or related fields.

Electrical engineers often work in teams with other specialists to develop sophisticated devices such as lasers to use in medical treatments, or robots that can perform complex operations in space. In addition to technical expertise, engineers contribute problem-solving skills and interpersonal communications to successful team projects.

To find out more about the fields relating to electrical engineering, visit the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) http://www.ieee.org/*.

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers turn energy into power and motion. What does that mean? "Anything that moves or uses power, there's a mechanical engineer involved in designing it," explains a member of this large branch of engineering.

Mechanical engineers work in all areas of manufacturing, designing automobiles or sporting goods, water treatment facilities or ocean-going ships. In a field like biomechanics, their expertise can improve the quality of life by designing artificial joints or mechanical heart valves.

Interested in the field of mechanical engineering? Find out more about mechanical engineering from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (http://www.asme.org/*).

Other Engineering Disciplines

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, missiles, and rockets are some of the projects that are developed by aeronautical and aerospace engineers. They get involved in testing new materials, engines, body shapes, and structures that increase speed and strength of a flying vehicle.

Aerospace engineers work in commercial aviation, national defense, and space exploration. Some engineers work in labs testing aircraft, while others investigate system failures such as crashes to determine the cause and prevent future accidents. They are specialists in fields such as aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation, flight testing, and more.

Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineers, or bioengineers, use engineering principles to solve complex medical problems in health care and medical services. They work with doctors and medical scientists to develop and apply the latest technologies, such as microcomputers, electronics, and lasers.

Biomedical engineers might develop biomaterials to speed tissue repair in burn victims, or design medical devices that aid doctors in surgery. They might help to build bionic legs, arms, or hands to improve the lives of accident victims.

The biomedical field is changing rapidly as new technologies emerge. Bioengineers work in hospitals, government agencies, medical device companies, research labs, universities, and corporations. Many biomedical engineers have degrees in chemical or electrical engineering, and some go to medical school.

To find out more about biomedical engineering, visit the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), http://www.bmes.org/*.

Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineers develop methods to solve problems related to the environment. They assist with the development of water distribution systems, recycling methods, sewage treatment plants, and other pollution prevention and control systems. Environmental engineers often conduct hazardous-waste management evaluations to offer solutions for treatment and containment of hazardous waste. Environmental engineers work locally and globally. They study and attempt to minimize the effects of acid rain, global warming, automobile emissions, and ozone depletion.

To learn more about the work of environmental engineers, visit the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, http://www.enviro-engrs.org/*.

Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineers make things work better, more safely, and more economical. They often work in manufacturing—dealing with design and management, quality control, and the human factors of engineering. They are problem-solvers who analyze and evaluate methods of production and ways to improve the methods. Based on their evaluation, they may determine how a company should allocate its resources.

Interested in the field of industrial engineering? To find out more, visit the Institute of Industrial engineers, http://www.iienet.org/*.

Materials Engineering
Materials engineers work with plastics, metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and composites to make products. They develop new materials from raw materials and improve upon existing materials. Whether it's creating higher performance skis or a biodegradable coffee cup, materials engineers can be found applying their expertise.

Materials engineers specializing in metals are metallurgical engineers, while those specializing in ceramics are ceramic engineers. Metallurgical engineers extract and refine metals from ores, process metals into products, and improve upon metalworking processes. Ceramic engineers develop ceramic materials and the processes for making ceramic materials into useful products. Ceramic engineers work on products as diverse as glassware, automobile and aircraft engine components, fiber-optic communication lines, tile, and electric insulators.

Compliments from http://www.intel.com/education/design/resources/what_engineers_do.htm

Parade of Dreams 2006...

Yesterday was the first time I went to Orchard Road to witness Chingay parade...I and my gf went there shortly after our dinner at about 7pm to get a nice position when lots of people were still walking around...there we waited and waited till 8.30pm before a loud bang signalled the start of the event...it was a meteoric explosive display of firecrackers!

People started to squeeze one another towards the barrier to get a view of the parade...the parade displayed groups from Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Angola, Korea, Africa with their own unique cultures, styles...there were even performing groups from Raffles JC, Hwa Chong JC, SAF music and drama club etc....

Before the floats came rolling in, there were people doning dog costumes symbolising the dog year...Some 'dogs' had their long tongue sticking out and I couldn't help but laugh...I like those floats that are blasting loud music with scores of people dancing in big groups, bringing out their own style of dance...

The parade ended around 9.30pm..went for an ice-cream break and proceeded to the grand stand to soak in the atmosphere...people, especially Malay teens were break-dancing to the beat of the music...interested on-lookers crowd around the 'street performers' and cheered them on while I found myself a seat somewhere on the grandstand...from there, I can get a nice view of the things happening on the ground....

It has been a long time since I felt such a exuberant atmosphere...

Check out the official website for chingay 2006 for videos, pictures and achrives for the past parades: