This is appalling. Thanks to the revelation by investigative journalists, we know now that our political leaders are secretly prepared to sacrifice the health and lives of the poorer people. The Keneally government of NSW simply cannot afford to suffer a backlash from the affluent Hunters Hill but Penrith folks are dispensable.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/state-sends-radioactive-waste-west/1970837.aspx
The ramifications and fallout can affect everyone living in the city if sufficient care and proper safety precautions are not taken during transportation and disposal. Accidents can happen and they often do with an administration that has bungled on many fronts from providing infrastructure to essential healthcare services.
Aren't we furious and fearful for our well being which the government so nonchalantly and vicariously neglects?
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Learn more languages, a long term investment to ward off dementia
It pains to see some older friends losing their cognitive abilities. The D word dementia is looked upon with fear and preferred to be relegated a taboo status until it hits someone you know. Very brilliant people who used to be esteemed professionals, academics, researchers and analysts, have fallen victim to the ageing disease.
Recent studies showed that people who are bilingual or multilingual tend to have a reserve to ward off the onset of brain deterioration.
More importantly, one has to keep active with work, reading, exercise, socialising, etc. So don't be discouraged if well meaning people ask :
- why are you still working hard and not relaxing more?
- why are you still learning new skills?
- why are you practising other languages that are of little currency in the local context?
- why are doing voluntary services for the community?
Not only do you enjoy and find meaning in what you do, activities help to build up your abilities to deal with trials, crisis and problems that come with old age.
- c.g.
Recent studies showed that people who are bilingual or multilingual tend to have a reserve to ward off the onset of brain deterioration.
More importantly, one has to keep active with work, reading, exercise, socialising, etc. So don't be discouraged if well meaning people ask :
- why are you still working hard and not relaxing more?
- why are you still learning new skills?
- why are you practising other languages that are of little currency in the local context?
- why are doing voluntary services for the community?
Not only do you enjoy and find meaning in what you do, activities help to build up your abilities to deal with trials, crisis and problems that come with old age.
- c.g.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Fine Thai Restaurant - seeing red for good food and luck
Australians are "lucky". There are many restaurants, eateries, fast food in every suburb to choose from. Each of them is vying and competing for the clientele and wants to put the best image forward. As the northern districts in Sydney grows into a matured and coveted residential area, the quality of the food and entertainment scene has followed suit.
Despite having a full house and a long line building up after 6.45 pm, the service was efficient. The 10 minute wait for entree to arrive was expected.
Absolutely delicious and very good value was the fried crispy soft shell crab with green papaya salad. The sauce has the right balance of sweet, sour and spicy taste. Personally, I would award six stars ****** for this dish.
Next was the whole boneless fish deep fried and steeped in special sweet and sour sauce with a medley of kaffir lime leaf, fried ginger, coriander, tomatoes, baby corn, chilli. Cool down with the sliced cucumber and carrot at the side.
The dessert is not fantastic but offers a variety which most Thai restaurants don't.
Mash taro and glutinous rice with gingko and dates. (pic above)
Despite having a full house and a long line building up after 6.45 pm, the service was efficient. The 10 minute wait for entree to arrive was expected.
Betel leaves commonly sold by street hawkers in Thailand can be found in this mid to upper range eating place. You would not have believed it is possible to get exotic Thai ingredients Down Under 15 years ago. A tad short of the authentic local Thai taste is the use of toasted dessicated instead of fresh shredded coconut. Also milder with watered down spices and herbs.
Absolutely delicious and very good value was the fried crispy soft shell crab with green papaya salad. The sauce has the right balance of sweet, sour and spicy taste. Personally, I would award six stars ****** for this dish.
Next was the whole boneless fish deep fried and steeped in special sweet and sour sauce with a medley of kaffir lime leaf, fried ginger, coriander, tomatoes, baby corn, chilli. Cool down with the sliced cucumber and carrot at the side.
The special pork ribs must be very popular as many customers seem to have ordered this too. Tender and succulent, this dish is finger licking good. It would have been even better if there is more sauce in the serving.
The dessert is not fantastic but offers a variety which most Thai restaurants don't.
Mash taro and glutinous rice with gingko and dates. (pic above)
Black bean and sago in warm coconut milk. (pic below)
It was an enjoyable dining experience. The pricing ranges from mid to high averaging $30 per person excluding drinks. We will be back again to try other yummy Thai dishes from different regions and given interesting twist in presentation and flavouring.
It was an enjoyable dining experience. The pricing ranges from mid to high averaging $30 per person excluding drinks. We will be back again to try other yummy Thai dishes from different regions and given interesting twist in presentation and flavouring.
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