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12/31/2007

LOHAS - 2008 Lifestyle!

《 樂活誌 》
寵愛自己。關愛社會。疼愛地球
馬來西亞第一本結合天然有機、自然療法、生機飲食、環保、資源再循環、個人身心靈成長,如何建立永續生活型態的雜誌!

「LOHAS」樂活,永續的健康生活型態
「樂活」是「LOHAS」的中文直譯,為Lifestyles Of Health and Sustainability的縮寫,意指「永續的健康生活型態」。這是一種寵愛自己、善待地球的生活態度、小至個人、大至企業體的永續經營,都涵蓋其中。
樂活族定義─「一群人在做消費決策時,會考量自己與家人健康和環境責任。」

樂活族十大宣言

「樂活」最重要的精神,在於 「健康」和「永續」的生活實踐 !

關於平衡身心
1、我會注意吃什麼、如何吃,不吃高鹽、高油、高糖的食品。
2、我會經常運動、適度休息、均衡飲食,不把健康的責任丟給醫生。

關於分享關懷
3、我會注重自我成長、終身學習、靈性修養、並關懷別人。

關於珍愛環境
4、我會盡量搭乘大眾運輸工具,減少廢氣污染。
5、我不抽菸、拒吸二手菸,支持無菸環境的政策。
6、我會減少製造垃圾,也實行垃圾分類與回收。
7、我會試著使用對環境友善的化學產品,例如使用環保清潔劑。
8、我支持有機(無毒)農產品,並盡量優先選用。
9、我會向家人、朋友推薦對環境友善的產品,例如環保汽車。
10、我會隨身攜帶環保筷,貢獻己力,少砍一棵樹。

樂活族標榜健康過生活,崇尚食用有機食品,拒絕對動物傷害。樂活族重視環境永續經營,倡導環境保護,愛護大自然,傾向支持環保科技產業,發展替代性能源產業。樂活族用更健康的生活方式,面對人生。

半年前因机缘巧合得知〈乐活〉LOHAS,然后〈生機飲食〉Macrobiotics,接着〈慢食〉Slow Food后;让我深切知道我必须改变生活形态… 就在这时乐活志诞生了,至今已出版了三期!办杂志不易,办好一本这类形的杂志更难。希望刚接过主编棒子的许嘉琪能将她越编越好,当然是在整个团队的配合之下!(特别提嘉琪是因为十几年前因推动本地创作歌曲和她相识)让我们一起乐活吧!Welcome 2008!

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12/27/2007

Toyota Eco Drive

I got this 2008 calendar on my last car service and I found the Tips are relevant and useful. Here are the Tips.

What is Toyota Eco Drive?
Not only can Toyota Eco Drive save our world, it can also save you money. Toyota Eco Drive is an important step towards sustainable mobility and is the way forward. This smart and effective approach will help improve the quality of life all around us.

How?
By applying a few simple, yet useful car driving and maintenance tips you’ll find driving so much enjoyable and the environment so much cleaner.

Know where you’re going.
Get proper directions before heading to an unfamiliar destination. By being sure of the way, you can get to your destination on time without wasting fuel unnecessarily.

Look for leaks.
To prevent harmful waste, such as oil, brake fluid, battery acid, etc., from getting into our waterways (when it rains), regularly check your parking spot for any leaks. If there are suck leaks, have then repaired promptly.

Maintain your car, maintain the environment.
Conduct periodic checks and carry out regular maintenance to keep your car in good running condition. Also, keeping the engine in tip-top condition will help reduce carbon emissions.

Idling engine, running fuel.
If you’re at the standstill for long periods, it’s best to turn off the car engine. By restarting the engine you will save more fuel, instead of letting the engine idle for 30-50 seconds.

Disposing waste properly.
Toxic components from automotive fluids are hazard to our waterways. Thus, do your car at established workshops that have proper procedures for disposing toxic waste.

Less load, more fuel.
Don’t carry unnecessary loads in the boot or on the roof as this will increase your car fuel consumption. Remove items you don’t really use from the boot such as extra shoes, golf bag and/ or files.

The right pressure.
Check tyres at least once in two weeks for the appropriate pressure according to tyre and vehicle. Tyres with the right pressure will last longer and give a safer drive. Tyres also need to be rotated every 6 months or 10,000km for even wear and longer usage.

Clean exhaust pipe, clean pipe water.
Car exhaust discharges harmful particles that contain carbon monoxide, particulates mercury, dioxins and so on, which could pollute our waterways. Carry out regular maintenance to ensure the engine burns cleaner.

Shift for efficiency
Never drag your car on low gears for long, especially when the road is clear in front of you. Shift up to higher gear early, because a higher gear equals to lower engine speed and lower fuel consumption.

Walk over drive.
If it’s short journey to the grocery store near your house, walking there will do a lot of good. Besides giving you a light cardio-workout, it will also minimize both fuel and general wear and tear of your car.

Break from brake.
Maintain a safe distance when driving and always keep a look out for red brake lights from the car(s) in front (while observing the car behind), so that you can release the accelerator so slow down instead of exerting the brake pads.

Steady on speed.
Driving on a constant speed is good way to economise fuel. Look well ahead while you’re driving. Keep an eye on the road at all times and maintain a safe distance when driving at a constant speed.

12/26/2007

New branding trend at COACH

在COACH,看見品牌新風潮

因影集《慾望城市》(Sex and the city)而成為「紐約原創」代表的布利克街(Bleecker St.),COACH開了全球唯一的LEGACY精品店,販售平均價位在425美元以上,最頂級的COACH,要讓品牌定位再次升級。

布利克街的感覺就像台北天母地區一樣,都是一些高級公寓、精緻的精品店與特色餐廳、咖啡廳,而且所有房子都是很有味道的老紐約建築。每逢週末假日,紐約人就喜歡到這一帶走走逛逛,慢慢逛向20分鐘路程遠的蘇活區(SOHO)。

COACH的成功密碼其實很簡單,就是不把自己困在精品業既有的經營模式裡。COACH儘管身在奢華精品行列,但卻盡做些同業不做的事情,大膽創新,這正是成功的祕訣。

封面故事来自: 遠見雜誌12/2007

两年前接触她,就结下不解之缘因为她虽然来自宝岛但拥有国际观,每每都带给我惊喜和充实感!故诚意向您推荐。

12/22/2007

Be your own BOSS?

How to get Business Loan to start up your wonderful BUSINESS IDEAS!!!
(No collateral, no experience, start from zero.....)

Find out SME bank, CGC, MPEP can help you...
Date: 12/01/2008 Saturday
Time: 09.30 - 12.30
Venue: KCCCI Auditorium (Map)

Call 03-3344 7361 or email klgccci@streamyx.com to book a seat today.
FREE entry, first come first serve!

A date with Taiwan's success experience


花两年半钻研煮饭秘诀,
一盘小生意,
十多年后走向全事件界,
他如何做到?

台湾傳香飯團國際連鎖负责人余政隆将与您分享台湾成功经验!

日期∶05/01/2008 星期六
时间∶10.00 - 13.30
地点∶Grand Imperial Ball Room, 2nd Level, Centro Mall, Klang. (Map)

现有限量赠票[FOC],请向巴生中华总商会查询,电话∶03-33447361

12/21/2007

Asia’s IT All Stars 2007 Top Ten

Asia-based organizations which have made innovative use of technologies and which have caught the notice of the judges of Network World Asia based on these key criteria: Innovative use of technology to solve a business or workflow problem, scope of the project, and the ability of the project to be of long-term value to the company.

Here are the 2 stars from Malaysia:-
1. Mid Valley City (Tech provider: 3Com/Macro Lynx)
2.
University of Nottingham Campus (Tech provider: Bluecoat)
Full list and details at Network World Asia Nov 07.

12/19/2007

More than an open handset OS

Google's move to tackle the handset market through a Linux alliance model goes way beyond the device - it touches on business models, partnerships and the future of mobile - it's that big


Cover story for Wireless Asia current issue told us about the new steps make by Google. You will find Google is working on the business models, partnerships and the future of mobile, and is time for us to review our existing business and enhance or innovate to it for a brighter future. Complete story at Wireless Asia Dec 07/Jan 08.

Changing the rules of telecom

Telecom Asia selects seven companies that are threatening to reshape the business - not so much with their new technology but via their innovative strategies

Mentioned seven companies are as below:
1. Device convergence made easy: Apple Inc
2. Meet your new service provider: Nokia
3. Dragon rising: Huawei Technologies
4. Outsourcing pathbreaker: Ericsson
5. Global footprint : Vodafone Group
6. In search of infrastructure and Androids : Google
7. Disruptive wireless : Intel

The key words in this cover story is STRATEGIES and not TECHNOLOGY! Review your business and find out how to change the rules for your industry. Complete cover story at Telecom Asia Dec 07.

Defining The Thumbprint For Success

Question: What should food-and-beverage manufacturers pay attention to in the upcoming year?


Asia Food Journal Nov/Dec 07 issue has a special report on "Trend in 2008" and invited a group of experts in food-and-beverage manufacturers to tell us their views. If you are in the food industry or you are planning to venture into this industry, this report definately will give you better ideas to plan ahead for 2008. Just log on or subcribe to find out more!

Achives issues

Weight Management: Heart Of The Matter

The weight management and weight loss market category is hungry for innovative products


Cover story for issue Nov/Dec 07 Asia Pacific Food Industry mentioned above statement. The potential market worth for weight management and weight loss products estimated at US$7 billion worldwide. This issue cover in detail on this, you may log on to find out more or subcribe to the magazine.

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