Thursday, November 19, 2009

Auspicious dates for house warming, open house, party, gathering, etc. in 2010

Here is the list of auspicious dates in 2010 for organizing and hosting meet-up with friends and/or relatives (会友), which is produced based on the Chinese almanac Tong Shu.

The dates are applicable for house warming, open house, home party, gathering, and any other similar functions to meet up with friends and/or relatives.
 


 
Bear in mind that although the Tong Shu is a compilation of Chinese astrology and calendaring studies gathering wisdom of thousands of years, we should use it wisely and rationally, but not be too superstitious on it.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Auspicious dates for renovation in 2010

Here is the list of auspicious dates for renovation in year 2010, which is produced based on the Chinese almanac Tong Shu.


Bear in mind that although the Tong Shu is a compilation of Chinese astrology and calendaring studies gathering wisdom of thousands of years, we should use it wisely and rationally, but not be too superstitious on it.

If you are going to renovate your house, don't forget to visit the "home idea" section of my blog to find out some of my sharing there.

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Managers, are you prepared for your next position?

Dr. Arthur Langer who is the senior director of the Center for Technology, Innovation and Community Engagement at Columbia Uniersity has thrown out several analytic questions for managers and/or senior management people to assess how prepared they are to continue moving on to their next position, either inside or outside their current organization.

Here are the questions:

  • Do you spend enough time with the business? (beside your own domain such as technical...)
  • Who is your replacement? (are you trapped in your job because you do it too well?)
  • Do you know your individual weaknesses? (do you have good staff that compliment your weaknesses?)
  • Where is your organization vulnerable? (are you serious in continuous improvement?)
  • Are you involved with corporate social causes? (which you can get more attention and value to the management)
  • Are you involved with getting new clients? (are you playing a key role in driving major business opportunies?)
With these strategical questions entered your mind, you are more prepared to move on for your next higher position in your career.

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