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Bernanke near inflation target prize, but jobs a concern

By Mark Felsenthal

WASHINGTON |
Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:28pm EST

Posted: January 27th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Jobs

Indiana Democrats Protest Jobs Bill by Calling in Sick

The Republican supported anti-union labor bill is much in the same vein of what we saw in Wisconsin a short time ago, and Indiana Democrats are protesting it by skipping out entirely. Most opted out of floor sessions twice yesterday, and without 67 members present, the state House is stuck with a bill going lukewarm, unable to advance its agenda.

The bill itself is a cog in the machine Republicans are building to make Indiana a right-to-work state, the goal of which is to prevent workers from being forced into unions and bringing more jobs to the state, according to them. In contrast, Democrats are saying the bill will cut employee pay after all is said and voted in.

Democrats are personally facing fines with price tags of $4000 each as they delay the bill by staying home. In the words of one Indiana Dem, We don’t have enough votes to govern the chamber, but we have enough votes to govern the timetable of what work is done.

As far as today is concerned, Democrats aren’t sure whether or not they’ll ultimately show. After the House vote, Senate passage is likely to follow. Despite an almost certain win, Republicans are still frustrated with the AWOL-Democrats, with one saying: We shouldn’t have to strong-arm people or say pretty please for them to do the job they were hired to do.

I ask you, left-or-right-leaning reader, is this the way to do things in state politics or are you frustrated that your tax dollars are funding these impromptu vacations?

Posted: January 27th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Jobs

Oscar nominations that inspire travel

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past few weeks – you know that we’re smack in the middle of movie-awards season.

Today the nominees for this years Academy Awards were announced, and last week the Golden Globes were handed out. So with that said, we thought this would be the perfect time to take a look at some award-wining movies that inspire us to travel.

First up on the list: ‘The Descendants’ starring George Clooney. “I remember watching the trailer for ‘The Descendants’ and thinking, this is such a wonderful commercial for Hawaii,” Jason Clampet, senior online editor for Frommers, told FoxNews.com. “It goes a little beyond the beaten path and shows us the sites that locals know about.”

One of those sites in the movie is a 25,000-acre land trust on Kauai that Clooney’s character, Matt King, is overseeing for his family. It’s a breathtaking piece of coastline – pristine and untouched. And honestly, if you haven’t been to Hawaii, seeing this landscape on the big screen will make you want to go.

By the way, the acting and directing in the movie is not half bad either. ‘The Descendants’ took home top honors at the Golden Globes and is now nominated for best picture, best actor (George Clooney) and best director (Alexander Payne) among other things.

And while we’re on the subject of Alexander Payne, his 2004 Oscar-winning flick “Sideways” not only flung Santa Barbara wine country into the spot light, but it had people turning up their noses at Merlot and guzzling down Pinot Noir instead.

“This is a great example, and I think all of the tourism boards probably want Alexander Payne to come film his next movie in their area,” Clampet joked. “When ‘Sideways’ came out, I was in Japan at the time and they were having ‘Sideways’-themed dinners at restaurants in Tokyo, which is quiet a distance away from there. They were doing California cuisine and wine pairings based on things from the movie.”

The movie had such an immediate effect on people that sales of Pinot Noir jumped by 16 percent nationwide and 34 percent in California in the first three months after the film was released. It’s not just about the wine either. People still travel to the Santa Ynez Valley – the region where Sideways was filmed – to check out the vineyards: the Hitching Post II Restaurant (a key filming location), and some visitors even request the same room where Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) shacked up during their wine-fueled getaway.

The Central Coast got a real good shot in the arm from Sideways, Jack Sparrow, a wine tasting consultant at Fess Parker Winery Vineyard in Los Olivos, told the Los Angeles Times in a 2009 article. I think there were people who lived 50 miles away but didnt know there was wine growing here.

Next up: Woody Allen’s ‘Midnight in Paris’ This Oscar-nominated romantic comedy starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams will make you fall in love with the City of Lights over and over again. “This movie is stuffed with nostalgia,” Clampet said. “One of the great things about Paris during this time of the 20′s was that there was this explosion of culture and creative energy. Physically that still is there. It’s not as if it was torn down and a new skyscraper was put up in its place. You can still walk those same streets and some of the same restaurants are still open, and so it’s almost like stepping onto a film set when you go there.”

Today, it may not be the same Paris of the bohemian 1920′s that Wilson’s character walks into each night at midnight, “but that’s one of the great things about Paris,” Clampet said. “That same culture and energy is really not going to go away. That’s why it’s such an inspiring place – whether it’s ‘Midnight in Paris’ or any one of a thousand other movies.” Clampet pointed out the same goes for Rome, which was the setting for the 1953 Audrey Hepburn film, “Roman Holiday,” which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. In the end, the film took home three statues including one for Hepburn for best actress.

Speaking of past films that really show off what a destination has to offer, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy ranks right up there as one of the best examples.

“I think looking back, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy really changed the face of tourism in New Zealand,” Clampet said. “The marketing campaigns based on those movies were such a huge game-changer.”

The three movies, called a “nine-hour advertisement for New Zealand,” by some even inspired a travel phenomenon known as “Tolkien Tourism,” which had fans flocking to New Zealand to see Middle Earth for themselves. In recent years, tourism has slowed a bit, but the Kiwis are hopeful it will be booming again following the this year’s release of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first part of Peter Jackson’s prequel to the Oscar-winning “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

“I think the big thing for travelers is that movies are very visual,” Clampet said. “They play with our emotions in a way and travel can be very similar. You want to feel certain things when you travel, you want to feel inspired and you want to escape and movies often offer that.”

So the next time you’re planning a trip, look to your favorite flicks for a little guidance. It may just lead you on an adventure of a lifetime. “It’s almost like looking to a guidebook for expert advice,” Clampet said.

“You see people in a movie doing something, and you want to do that as well. That’s what makes it so exciting.”

Posted: January 27th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Travel

Letters: Governments Need a Culture Change

To the Editor:

Re “The Art of Bargaining, So Lost Upon Washington” (Economic View, Jan. 8), in which Richard M. Thaler suggested ways to deal with a malfunctioning Congress:

The column recommended that our legislators read Thomas Schelling’s 1956 essay, “An Essay on Bargaining,” whose theme is that the key to success in a negotiation is the ability to commit to a future course of action. Although that may be educational, it would address only one-time bargaining situations, not the overall malaise in Congress and, by extension, in many state and local government bodies.

Members of Congress have been elected to perform a function, which they are far from fulfilling. The much more important question is how to return Congress to a working mode, in which the needs of the country are being regularly and routinely addressed. In my view, that might require a culture change — both inside and outside Congress.

This challenge may well require a culture that rewards cooperation and compromise, which are sorely absent today. It’s a tall order, but one that is worth thinking about.

Michael Dishon, Ph.D.

Century City, Calif., Jan. 9

The User Is the Judge

To the Editor:

Re “Defining Words, Without the Arbiters” (Novelties, Jan. 1), which looked at the online dictionary Wordnik, and how it presents all information it finds about words:

There may indeed be a public perception that a dictionary is the authority on language. But the linguistic point of view is that users of the language, not self-appointed arbiters, are its ultimate authorities. There is no single “correct” way when it comes to an ever-evolving semantic system. Wordnik has it right. Susan Behrens

Brooklyn, Jan. 1

The writer is a professor of communication sciences and disorders at Marymount Manhattan College.

Letters for Sunday Business may be sent to sunbiz@nytimes.com.

Posted: January 26th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Culture

Weave together a room’s decor with a lifestyle investment

That rug really tied the room together.

– The Dude, in The Big Lebowski

Portland interior decorator Susie Buchanan says the economic downturn has changed the way many of her clients view design. They are making lifestyle investments and moving away from decorating with an eye to flipping the house, she says. Area rugs have enormous potential to upgrade and beautify rooms without a major cash outlay. A rug really does tie a room together.

Traditionally, Persian or Iranian rugs were the benchmark against which all others were compared. According to Portlands Atiyeh Bros., which has been retailing Oriental rugs and natural-fiber carpets since 1900 and in Oregon since 1905, A true Persian rug is a hand-knotted rug made in the country of Iran. Pre-1935 rugs woven in Iran are considered Persian rugs. Post-1935 rugs are considered Iranian rugs. A Persian design rug is any type of rug from any country exhibiting a Persian type pattern.

Brian Robins and Rebecca Lurie, owners of Kush Hand-Knotted Carpets in the Pearl, note that the quality of rugs from other countries in the East has improved enormously in the past few decades. And, although they love the traditional Persians, their own offerings are more eclectic, says Lurie. There are techniques and designs that are revolutionizing the world of rugs, and we want to showcase those.

She points out a 70-year-old Turkish rug that was washed aggressively, laid out in the sun and then overdyed to produce a soft wash of monochromatic color. Next to that is a rug crafted from squares of older carpets patched together almost seamlessly. There are carpets woven from old sari silk and overdyed in vibrant shades that look completely contemporary. There are designs that look like exploded versions of intricate Persian motifs, and there are dozens of patterns and color combinations that can be custom woven. These rugs will last a lifetime, says Lurie, and they support active weaving cultures.

Materials

John Kurtz, former host of the PBS show Art Underfoot, says, Wool has the capacity to develop its own patina through exposure to light and air and feet walking on it. Its like having a wonderful piece of wood furniture and rubbing your hand over it every day. Sisal, jute and grass rugs cost less, but are difficult to clean and dont last as long. If you spill red wine on it, that rug is gone.

According to Robins, the quality of the wool determines how resilient the rug is. New Zealand wool has had a great marketing campaign, he says, but it is not the best wool for rugs. Its coarse and tends to shed indefinitely. He says the softest and strongest material comes from sheep in the Himalayas and Nepal that are specially bred for their luxuriant, lanolin-rich coats. They are hand-sheared, and the wool is hand-spun into yarn used only for rug weaving.

What size?

Portland interior designer Buchanan says an area rug creates a sense of connection and intimacy, making it ideal for delineating conversation areas. In a sofa/chair group, the rug should extend a foot or two on either side of the furniture. For a dining area, the rug must be ample enough so that the chairs are still on it when they are pulled back. Room-size rugs should be about 2 feet shorter than the smallest wall in the room. Hall rugs should have at least 6 inches of floor showing on all sides.

What price?

Prices depend upon the quality of materials, construction, design and country of origin. At the low end is a plain, machine-made cotton or jute rug, for around $200 to $300 in a 6-by-9-foot size. The same size in top-quality, hand-knotted wool from a reputable source will run from $2,000 up to $7,000. Adding silk will cost a bit more. Lurie says that Nepal is a great place for inexpensive rugs right now, and is their biggest source for custom weaving. Afghanistan and India are also excellent sources for quality rugs and good prices.

For those whose budget wont accommodate a quality, hand-knotted wool rug, Buchanan suggests shopping for remnants at big carpet showrooms. Remnants are short rolls from carpet mills, and the price per square foot is considerably lower than full retail. Most showrooms will cut a remnant to order and bind the edges with fabric, creating a custom area rug. Many will also stitch a border around the central carpet material in a second color, weave or pattern. Prices for wool rugs created this way are comparable to prices for lower-quality cotton or jute rugs available at retail.

Where to buy

Ask friends for referrals to good rug dealers, then visit their showrooms and ask questions. You should feel comfortable with the merchant, and he should be happy to educate you, says Robins. Make sure the store knows the product. There are a lot of issues in the rug world, and the merchant should be absolutely transparent. Lurie adds that a dealer who tells you the rug will appreciate in value is raising a red flag. The rug is central in most rooms. You sit on it. Children play on it. Pets sleep on it. You should approach this as an investment in your lifestyle, rather than a profit center, she says.

Construction techniques

1. Hand-knotted

The weaver ties or knots yarns around woven backing fibers. This labor-intensive process yields the tightest, most prized rugs.

2. Hand-loomed

A worker operates a weaving loom with a shuttle, which speeds up the process.

3. Hand-carved

Finishers carve or cut designs in a rug to create texture and dimension. The effects are often simulated in machine-made rugs by using a drop-stitch.

4. Machine-woven and power-loomed

The most common technique in Europe and America uses computer-driven Wilton looms. The looms create one double face piece of rug that is split in half to produce two mirror-image rugs. Power looming leaves woven fibers visible through a cotton backing, giving the appearance and feel of hand-tufted rugs.

5. Hand-tufted

A worker wields a gun to punch the yarn into a backing of glue and fabric. This makes the rug much less durable and susceptible to disintegration if it gets wet.

– Carolyn Patten

RESOURCES

Atiyeh Bros.
Showroom: 6750 SW Bonita Road, Tigard
503-639-8642
atiyehbros.com

Ali Sharifi Rugs Inc.
1011 SW Washington St.
503-224-1421
alisharifirugs.com

Kush Hand-Knotted Carpets in the Pearl
205 NW 10th Ave.
503-231-0700
kushcarpets.com

Tufenkian
(Showrooms in six US locations, also in Hamburg, Germany, and London)
515 NW 10th Ave.
800-432-9917, ext. 16
503-222-3428
tufenkian.com

Carpet Mill Outlet
2000 SE Milport Road
503-786-9441
carpetmill-portland.com

Marions Carpet Warehouse
1635 SE Grand Ave.
503-334-0520
marionscarpets.com

Renaissance Oriental Rug Cleaning Inc.
1926 SE 10th Ave.
503-963-8565
renaissancerug.com

GoodWeave
A nonprofit working to end illegal child labor in the carpet industry and to offer educational opportunities to children in South Asia
202-234-9050
goodweave.org

Care amp; Fair
An initiative against illegal child labor and for the support of people working in carpet production in Indian, Nepal and Pakistan
828-676-6011
care-fair.org

Posted: January 26th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Lifestyle

Night Court: SDSU overcomes travel woes for win

By Jeff Borzello

Heres everything you need to know about Tuesdays slate of college basketball games hellip;

Game of the day: Michigan overcame a subpar performance from star freshman Trey Burke to hold off Purdue on the road, 66-64. The Wolverines were up by as many as 10 in the second half, and held Purdue without a field goal for the final 3:54 of the game. However, the win wasnt secure until Lewis Jackson missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds. Burke was only 3-for-10 from the field, but Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 19 points.

Win to brag about: Everything was going against San Diego State heading into Tuesdays game against Wyoming. The Aztecs arrived in Laramie only hours before the game due to travel problems and it was the Cowboys biggest home contest in years. Of course, San Diego State went out and won its 11th in a row, 52-42, starting the second half on a 16-4 run. Wyoming shot just 31 percent from the field, and San Diego shot 51 percent against one of the better defensive teams in the country.

Loss to hide from: Norfolk State has been rolling through the MEAC, led by Kyle OQuinn. The Spartans had a chance to show they could beat teams from outside their league on Tuesday night, but stumbled at home against Morehead State, 75-69. They let Morehead shoot 54 percent from the field and 61 percent from 3-point range.

Player who deserves improper benefits: Baylors Perry Jones struggled against the cream of the Big 12 crop last week, but bounced back on the road against Oklahoma. He shot 9-for-15 from the field, going for 21 points and 12 rebounds in the 77-65 victory. Now, if Jones could do that against the top teams in the conference, there will no longer be doubts about his killer instinct.

Player(s) who does not deserve improper benefits: If Tennessee had any chance of knocking off Vanderbilt, the Volunteers needed big performances from Trae Golden and Jarnell Stokes. Both struggled in the 65-47 blowout loss to the Commodores. Golden went 2-for-11 from the field, finishing with four points, while Stokes attempted just five shots and finished with six points and seven turnovers.

Numbers dont lie:

10: Texas-Arlington won its 10th straight game on Tuesday, beating Houston Baptist. It set a school record for consecutive wins.
19-0: Hampton outscored South Carolina State 19-0 on second-chance points in the second half, en route to a 78-66 win.
7: Boston University won its seventh straight game on Tuesday, beating Maryland-Baltimore County. The Terriers face Stony Brook for first place on Friday.

Three other notable results:

Texas overcame 15 points and 15 rebounds from Iowa States Royce White, beating the Cyclones, 62-55.
Kentucky got 19 points off the bench from Darius Miller in its 57-44 win at Georgia.
Marquette dominated South Florida in a battle of 5-2 Big East teams, forcing 20 turnovers and winning 67-47.

Notes:

Miami had lost five of its previous six road games, but the Hurricanes bounced back with an easy away win at Georgia Tech.
Eastern Michigan has the MACs worst offense and best defense. The Eagles lost to Buffalo by 18 on Tuesday.
Akron took over first place in the MAC with a 12-point win at Ball State. Jarrod Jones had 25 points and nine boards in the loss.

Photo: AP

Posted: January 26th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Travel

Jobs on jobs: They ain’t coming back

Chinese workers queue up for jobs at Foxconn in Shenzhen, China, which manufactures products for Apple.

Posted: January 26th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Jobs

Experts and Entertainment Enrich Travel & Adventure Show Itinerary

www.adventureexpo.com

ROSEMONT, IL, Jan 25, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
There are globetrotting Travel Channel stars, best-selling authors
and Budget Travel’s best destinations for 2012, a professional travel
photographer ready to share his tips and more. The Travel & Adventure
Show will present 20 entertaining and informative seminars over two
days (January 28-29) to help you travel smarter. Highlights include
appearances by Travel Channel star Samantha Brown and Chicago’s Own
Windy City Live Host Mark DeCarlo, Patricia Schultz (author of 1,000
Places to See Before You Die), photographer Ralph Velasco and the
editor of Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine, Marc Peyser.

In fact, it will take three stages to present the wide-ranging
discussions — The Travel & Adventure Theatre, The Destination
Theatre and the AAA Travel Theater. A fourth stage, the Global Beats
stage, will host almost non-stop presentations of cultural music and
dance representing a myriad of exotic locales.

From scuba diving and camel rides to a Fiery Foods Challenge, The
Travel & Adventure Show promises fun for the entire family. Plan your
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11-11:30 a.m. – Tasmania, Kangaroo Island and
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11 a.m. – African Travel presents Personalized African Safari Tours

11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m – 2012 Mayan World, The Countdown That Will Make
History: A New Era Begins

12-1 p.m. – Many Cities, One Stomach, with Mark DeCarlo. Book signing
to follow.

Noon – Trafalgar presents Guided European Vacations

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Diverse Asia & South Pacific, Experiences for
Everyone

1:30-2:30 p.m. – A Comedy of Travel Errors: My Globalization of
Mishaps, with Travel Channel Host Samantha Brown. Meet & Greet to
follow.

1:30 p.m. – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection presents 5-star
Luxury River Cruising

1:45-2:15 p.m. – Beauty and Adventure in Costa Rica

2:30-3:30 p.m. – Putting the Travel in Travel Photography, with Ralph
Velasco, Travel Photographer & International Photo Tour Guide. Book
signing to follow.

2:30 p.m. – Azamara Club Cruises presents Cruises with More Overnight
Port Stays

3-4 p.m. – 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, with Patricia Schultz,
Travel Writer, TV Producer & Best Selling Author of 1,000 Places to
See Before You Die and 1,000 Places to See in the USA & Canada Before
You Die. Book signing to follow.

3-3:30 p.m. – See the World From the Inside With Trafalgar

3:45-4:30 p.m. – Destination Africa

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

11 a.m. – African Travel presents Personalized African Safari Tours

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Drivable Destinations: Vacations Within Reach

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, with
Patricia Schultz, Travel Writer, TV Producer & Best Selling Author of
1,000 Places to See Before You Die and 1,000 Places to See in the USA
& Canada Before You Die. Book signing to follow.

Noon – Trafalgar presents Guided European Vacations

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Putting the Travel in Travel Photography, with
Ralph Velasco, Travel Photographer & International Photo Tour Guide.
Book signing to follow.

1:00-2 p.m. – Budget Travel’s Best Budget Destinations for 2012 with
Marc Peyser, Editor of Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine

1:30 p.m. – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection presents 5-star
Luxury River Cruising

2:15-3:15 p.m. – A Comedy of Travel Errors: My Globalization of
Mishaps, with Travel Channel Host Samantha Brown. Meet & Greet to
follow.

2:30 p.m. – Azamara Club Cruises presents Cruises with More Overnight
Port Stays

3-3:30 p.m. – See the World From the Inside With Trafalgar

Doors open at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 28, and 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. Sunday, January 29. Tickets are $9 online with Promo Code:
CHPR or $15 at the door. Kids 16 years old and under are free of
charge.

The Travel and Adventure Show is the leading, longest-running series
of consumer travel events in the U.S. with shows in Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Dallas. In Chicago, the
Travel and Adventure Show is sponsored by AAA Travel. For more
information on attending or exhibiting in the event, please visit

www.adventureexpo.com or call 203-878-2577 x100.

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Posted: January 25th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Travel

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Posted: January 25th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Sports

Promoting healthy lifestyle through Sihat 1M’sia

Posted on January 15, 2012, Sunday

SIBU: Healthy Life Software, a professional healthy lifestyle organisation, is working with the government through Sihat 1Malaysia programme to promote healthy living among Malaysians.

Their vision and mission to create a healthy lifestyle as Malaysia heads towards the attainment of industrialised nation status by 2020 would enable people to enjoy a better quality of life.

With the combination of bio-herbs, information technology and health education, it is promoting a disease-free community through interaction and consultation via its website, professional health check that comes with detailed analysis, collection of personal health reports and regulation of the body system through the administration of nutritional and health supplements.

John Wong, an agent here, said the service had been extended to Sarawak, and members could enjoy the benefits it provided to restore the body, mind and soul equilibrium.

“Those interested can pay a monthly sum of RM165 for two years to enjoy the lifetime health benefits. Members in Sarawak can choose from two service packages.”

The first one, he said, would give a thorough body screening to determine the state of health of an individual in two renowned medical specialist centres in Kuala Lumpur Golden Horse Health Sanctuary and Beacon Hospital.

Wong said these star-rated health centres set in beautiful environment were well-equipped.

He said they would give a total of 118 screenings including full blood count and screenings for diabetes, kidney, liver, lipid, calcium, phosphorous, Hepatitis B, tumour markers, thyroid, gout, inflammation and others.

He said the health organisation would store the health data of the individuals for future reference, and early prevention of sickness.

“The good news is this information from the 118 screenings will never be lost as the organisation takes the responsibility for storing it.”

Wong said health experts and nutritionists would study the data to give members professional guidance and personal health management service, with information on nutrition, diet and food services for double results in health management.

“The nutritionists will recommend health products from Easy PHA and slimming products worth RM4,000.

“The organisation will also provide Standard Alliance Products (SAP) worth RM3,000. These are natural products to help regulate and improve the body system. They help members with a health plan.”

Examples of Easy PHA products are health tonic drink, natural food products sourced from fruits and vegetables like wheat grass, pine back, St John’s Wort Saw, palmetto, fish oil, cordyceps and slimming health products.

SAP include beauty care products like those made from snow lotus for fair and smooth skin. There are a range of other products as well.

Those who did not wish to go to Kuala Lumpur for screenings could take the second package to have their screenings done locally, then send the data to the organisation for study and storage, Wong said.

“They will get Easy PHA products worth RM5,000 and SAP products worth RM3,000.”

For both packages, members would also get 12 healthy life software materials teaching members how to eat right, detoxify, prevent disease and think positive. Of the two packages, Wong recommends members to take the first.

He said if members had doubts on their health, they could send their enquiries by email, which would be attended by a team of professionals.

“This is a service members will enjoy through interaction and sharing, and it is provided for life. With vision to be the world’s best health partner, our service in Healthy Life Software is user-friendly, time-saving and suitable for people living a busy lifestyle, as it allows them to seek professional advice without having to leave the doorstep.”

He said Datuk Lee Chong Wei was the ambassador for Sihat 1Malaysia. For enquiries, call Wong at 0138289513.

Posted: January 25th, 2012 under Uncategorized - No Comments. Tags: Lifestyle

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