Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders' Competition

Here is a video to tell you more about the Cisco NetRiders' Competition:
Video for Cisco NetRiders 2012

YEP Laos 6-20 March '12 Photo Album

Overview
Pre-trip
From Singapore to Vientiane (6 Mar '12)
Visit to Singapore Embassy, Vientiane (7 Mar '12)
Visit to COPE, Vientiane (7 Mar '12)
Village Orientation, Pong Song Village (8 Mar '12)

Main Project Work
Making of bamboo mesh (9 to 12 Mar '12)
Making of Concrete (12 to 16 Mar '12)
Link Way Construction (12 to 16 Mar '12)
Teaching of Information Technology (12 to 15 Mar '12)
Teaching of school students (12 to 15 Mar '12)

Farming Activities
Harvesting of Sugar Cane (8, 14 Mar '12)
Harvesting of Charcoal (9 Mar '12)
Setting up of Charcoal Furnace (12 Mar '12)
Setting up of Charcoal Furnace (13 Mar '12)

Fringe Events
Mountain Climbing (11 Mar '12)
Cluster Cooking (9 to 15 Mar '12)
Weaving (12 to 15 Mar '12)

Bonding Activities
Telematch (10 Mar)
Baci Ceremony (16 Mar '12)
Picnic at Nam Song River (17 Mar '12)
Bonding with Lao children
Bonding among ourselves

Others
General
Lao Food
Rest and Recreation

Splitting of Bamboo

Bamboo Splitting Video by Mr. Low
Video featuring Ishwarya, Jia Jie & Jia En

Bamboo Splitting Video by Mr. Peter Tan
Featuring Jia En, Sylvia, Jia Jie, Ishwarya, Jun Wen, Ivy & Don

Weaving by Syafiq

The Bible as the living word of God

During a family Bible reading, we came across Proverbs 25:2 which say “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
The verse resonates with me because I teach Computer Forensics and during the lab lessons, I give my students related puzzles to solve.  They enjoy solving the puzzles so much that they will ask if there are puzzles for them to solve when they are in the lab.  The element of uncertainty astounds and excites some of them.
I have seen all kind of responses the moment they solved the puzzles – punching the air, shrieking in delight or just a cynical smile.  My pride and joy is to catch and savor these moments. I will ask the student who solved the puzzle to share his solution with the class.  And that is the glory of the kings.
To hide something is also an art.  If no one could solve it then it serves no purpose, I must as well give them a lecture.  On the other hand, if it is so easy that one look and everybody could solve it then it would not bring out the joy of the kings.
A few days later, a colleague told me that he felt a little lost after he is no longer a module leader.  He had been the module leader for as long as I could remember.  My immediate response was to tell him to give his successor a free hand and not to interfere. Then I remembered Proverb 25:2.  I shared with him and I told him, he is the seeker now and God will reward him with the glory of the kings when he finds it.
I shared my story with my lunch partner and added my 2-cent worth that Proverbs 25:2 is applicable to our search for our purpose in life.  My friend was indignant.  He said as a Christian, there is no need to search. Only 2 things matter for a Christian – number 1 is to glorify God and two to enjoy God.

Laos Recce Trip (18-25 Dec 2011)

Laos Recce 18-25
Day 1 (18 Dec)
Day 2 (19 Dec)
Day 3 AM (20 Dec)
Day 3 PM (20 Dec)
Day 4 (21 Dec)
Day 5 (22 Dec)
Day 6 (23 Dec)
Day 7 (24 Dec)
Day 8 (25 Dec)

Batam (26 Oct, Deepavali)

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Benny's Wedding at Raffles Marina (15 Oct)