Dealing with Hostility

Seeing a hostile man or woman is not new. You only hope that you do not get involved in any instances. Here in Singapore, there were many cases of hostilities like in the case of some commuters at the Woodlands Interchange. On December 10, 2013, a man acted hostile when he repeatedly spitted on a woman’s face. As if it was not enough, he also shouted bad words to another woman. According to reports, the man tried to cut the line. That made him so angry that he acted rudely.

As much as possible you want a smooth and trouble-free day, right? Sometimes things happen. The outcome will depend on how you react with the situation. If you acted hostile, you will surely get into trouble. If you acted calmly, you may survive a day without any scratch. It is important that you know how to deal with hostility or aggression. Here are some tips that you can consider to deal with hostility or aggression:

Recognize it

Hostility is not good because it can hurt the recipient or victim. It is important that you know how to identify or recognize the behaviour of hostile people so you will know when to stay away from them. Behaviours of hostile/aggressive people include swearing, shouting, verbal threats, insulting, name calling, threatening motions and other harassments.

Calmly talk to the person

When you recognized that it is indeed hostility or aggression, you should calmly talk to the other person and tell him/her to stop. You have to tread carefully because one false move can make things worse. Sometimes you have to step back and try to stay away from the person. Hostile or aggressive people are most likely enraged and frustrated.

If it gets worse, call for the attention of personnel

If the hostility or aggression involves physical violence, that should not remain unnoticed. When this happens, it is time to call for the attention of the personnel. They will do their best to lead the aggressor away but if they cannot contain the situation, the police should handle it. The management should alert the police so they can respond immediately before it becomes bitter.

In order to deal with the hostility of other people, you have to understand your feelings first. Hostility or aggression varies from one person to another. If you are aware of your feelings, you will learn how to deal with hostility or aggression. The key here is never to be afraid if you do not want to be terrorized.

What Tuberculosis Can Do to You

Do you know that 32000 children around the world become sick every year because of a strain of tuberculosis called “superbug”? This strain is drug resistant which makes the work of scientists more difficult. There is a study recently published by Lancet which identified the actual number of children suffering from tuberculosis or TB.

The study was launched in commemoration of the World TB Day last March 24, 2014. The study gave a clearer picture of young TB victims. As for the TB situation here in Singapore, the cases declined overtime because of the program launched by the government called the Singapore Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (STEP).

TB is an infectious and air borne disease. If you wonder what it can do to you, here are some ideas:

• TB can affect the lungs: Of course, you know that TB primarily affects the lungs. It is called pulmonary tuberculosis.
• TB can affect other parts of the body: Apart from the lungs, TB can also affect other parts of the body such as the kidneys, lymph, nodes, joints and bones.
• TB can be fatal: Many people simply ignore TB but they should know that it can be fatal. It can lead to death. When you suffer TB, your immune system will deteriorate.

You should know the symptoms of TB so you can be aware of it and treat it immediately. Symptoms include persistent coughing for more than three years, fever, fatigue, chest pain, weight loss and coughing blood. The risk of TB is higher for people who are drug addicts or people with poor nutrition.

Preparation for Exterior Home Painting Project

Over time, the exterior painting of your home chips off or fades out because of rain, heat, pollution, and frequent weather changes. Due to the heat, the paint loses its color and gloss, thus looks dull and old. And because of the rain, the paint slowly peels off and strips out from your home’s exterior walls. To avoid this and prolong the beauty of your home, the quality of paint to be used significantly matters. It is important to know when the right time is to repaint and choose the right products to use for the house painting project.

Why Home Painting Is Important?

Exterior house painting is important because it beautifies, protects, and adds character to your home. Because of these reasons, it’s very important to spare enough time for planning the right shades, colors, and styles to decorate your home’s exterior. When planning, always remember that the colors and styles applied will be seen by your neighbors and other people. Therefore, it makes sense to carefully plan your exterior painting so you won’t be ashamed of the appearance of your home after the project is done. In addition, the paints also serve as your home’s primary defense against pollution, weather changes, insects and other damage-causing factors. Consult your painting services contractor about the best type of paint to use.

When to Paint?

There’s no strict guideline that tells when you should repaint your home. It greatly varies on the appearance, climate, the quality of existing paint applied, and whether you hired a good painting services provider. A poorly done paint job can only last as little as three years before it requires to be redone, while the good one usually lasts for 20 years and more. According to painting services singapore experts, the home’s current coat is the most important determining factor when planning for a repainting job. Pay attention whether the exterior paints are already cracking, chipping, peeling, or flaking anywhere. Also, look for exposed areas of wood or signs of water damage. Finally, evaluate how your home looks. If any of those signs are already visible, contact a painting services provider and start planning for a home repainting job.

What Color To Apply?

Once you’ve confirmed that your house already needs a paint renovation, among the first decisions to make is to choose the colors to use. Again, there are no strict guidelines to follow for this step. The combinations to use for the doors, trims, walls, and roof are mostly your personal choice. One of the best ways to help you decide is to observe the houses in your neighborhood. Are most of the houses having the same color scheme? Do you want to make yours stand out or blend in? This will also give you an idea of what combinations you like and you don’t like. If you see a strange looking house, try to identify what makes it look odd; or if you like something, take inspiration to the color combinations and style of painting used.

Test the Colors

The last thing you have to do before proceeding to the application proper is to test the colors you wish to have. Before buying gallons of paints, purchase first a sample size and paint them on a non-descript area of your home just to see if it is the shade you expect it to be. This task is a bit daunting considering that there are so many shades available in a single color. For professional advices and to make things a lot easier, discuss this matter with your Singapore painting services contractor.

A Guide to Saving for Your Retirement

We are all passing the same road. We will eventually grow old and when that time comes, we will retire. Here in Singapore, there are a large number of people who are retirees. The Singapore government is doing its best to provide seniors with their basic needs especially when they reach their retirement period.

If you are young, you save money so when you retire, you will not have difficulties. How will you do that? That is not a problem because we will guide you through it. You can now save for retirement by doing the following things:

• Create a budget. Some people ignore the significance of proper budgeting or proportioning. You need all the money you have when you retire especially with your medications and other hobbies. You have to make sure that everything is covered. 
• Manage the mortgage. Make sure that before you retire, you already paid your mortgage. It would be difficult to pay your mortgage when you are not expecting monthly salary, right?
• Diversify. If you really want to manage your retirement well, you need the help of financial advisors. They will recommend that you diversify. When you diversify your portfolio, the more opportunity you will have.
• Make retirement plans. Retirement plans are given when you are working. Your employer will give contributions for your pension or retirement. You need to make sure that your employer is updating your contributions.

If you consider some of the things mentioned above, you will be assured that your life in your prime will not be that difficult and hard. Retiring is the best time to do the things that you want to do.

Code of Conduct for Wrestlers

Wrestling is not only for the strong people. Even the weakest can enjoy this activity. Wrestling can be a sport or hobby depending on you. If you are into this activity, the first thing that you should do is be familiar with the code of conduct for wrestlers. The code of conduct will serve as your bible. You have to live by it. Here is the code of conduct for wrestlers that you should keep in mind:

1. Respect your opponent – It is important that you respect your partner at all times. Apart from your partner, you need to respect the practice room and more importantly, respect the whole team.
2. Wrestle to the best of your ability – When you wrestle, you should do your best even if it is only practice. You should give your best especially during tournaments and competitions.
3. Be early – When you are scheduled for a match, you should be early and do not be late. Even if it is only practice, arriving early can make a difference.
4. Join every practice – Practice makes perfect. You should make it a point to join every practice so you will become better every day.
5. Inform your coach if you’re injured – If you are feeling unusual, you should look for the coach and tell him/her of your injuries. This is to prevent further damage to occur.
6. Be a good sport – A sports person should be a good sport. It is expected that you will be a good sport. Even if you lose or win, the important thing is you do your best to accept everything.
7. Practice discipline – The most important thing in every sport or field is discipline. Without it, things will surely fall apart. You have to remember that discipline will determine how you live every day.