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Classes of Fire
There are Six Classes of Fire
CLASS A
combustible materials: flammable solids, such as wood, paper, and fabric
combustible metals: chemicals
such as magnesium, aluminum
CLASS B
flammable liquids: petrol, turpentine or paint
E
CLASS C flammable gases: hydrogen, butane or methane
CLASS
electrical equipment: once the
electrical item is removed, the
fire changes class
CLASS
flammable gases: hydrogen, butane or methane
F
CLASS
cooking oils: typically, a chip-
pan fire
Crackers
满地黄金
Symbolises great wealth. This phrase means, Man Di Huang Jin "Floor full of gold",
Evoque une immense fortune. Man Di Huang Jin se traduit par«un sol entièrement pavé d'or ».
大艺人司
第帆厨酒
Roasted Sesame / Graines
de sésame grillées
金银满屋
Sprinkled to symbolise wealth. As the
accompanying phrase goes, "Jin Yin Man Wu"
This means "Household filled with gold and
silver".
En les saupoudrant, il faut prononcer<Jin Yin
Man Wu»: Que l'or et l'argent remplissent le
foyer tout au long de l'année!
大吉大训
明家馍茶山泰
Lime / Citron et citron vert
风生水起
"Fen Sheng Shui Qi" to have one's best
wishes come like water and the wind.
"Feng Sheng Shui Qi" est le souhait que tous
les voeux se réalisent et que les bonnes
choses arrivent naturellement, "comme l'eau et
le vent!
大言之州
满事仙
购春喜安临
你想發財，想孩子優秀成績好，就要對父
母或公婆，岳父母盡孝，說話，辦事，要盡
力，恭敬老人家。要捨得對老人家好。
If you wish to attain wealth and see your children excel academically, you must show filial piety toward your own parents, as well as your parents-in-law. Be diligent and respectful in your words and actions toward them, and do not hesitate to treat them well.
Si vous souhaitez devenir riche et que vos enfants réussissent brillamment, vous devez faire preuve de piété filiale envers vos parents et beaux-parents. En paroles et en actes, vous devez vous efforcer de témoigner du respect aux personnes âgées. Vous devez avoir à cœur de bien les traiter.
Albert Einstein once said:
"Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent people ignore."
Here are 9 timeless lessons I've learned from him:
1. Don't Overthink the Future
"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough." The future is uncertain, and worrying about it steals today's joy. Focus on what you have now and keep moving forward.
2. Dare to Think Big
"I believe bold speculation will take us further than the mere accumulation of facts."
Daring ideas have changed the world more than safe ones ever could.
3. Keep Moving Forward
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
Don't stand still. Progress, no matter how small, is still progress.
4. Politics Is Harder Than Physics
When asked, "If man discovered the atom, why can't we solve political problems?"
Einstein answered:
"Because politics is more difficult than physics." Brilliant minds still struggle where emotions, power, and ego take over.
5. Embrace Simplicity
Einstein believed in "Einstein's Razor"- removing what's unnecessary and holding on to what matters. Simplicity is power, as long as it doesn't become oversimplification.
6. Education Should Teach You to Think "The aim of education should be to train minds to think, not to memorize facts."
So read more. Reflect more. Let your curiosity be your best teacher.
7. We All Belong to One Tree
"All religions, arts, and sciences are branches of the same tree."
Humanity thrives when we grow together, not apart. We are more connected than we think.
8. Stay True to Your Conscience
"Never do anything against your conscience, even if the state demands it."
Let your principles guide you - especially when it's not easy.
9. What Is Relativity?
Einstein once joked:
"Sit with a pretty girl for two hours and it feels like two minutes. Sit on a hot stove for two minutes and it feels like two hours - that's relativity." Perspective changes everything.
阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦曾说：
“弱者寻求报复，强者选择宽恕，智者则置之不理。”
以下是我从他身上学到的 9 条永恒的人生智慧：
1. 不要过度忧虑未来
“我从不去想未来，因为它来得很快。”未来充满不确定性，为之担忧只会剥夺当下的快乐。专注于你所拥有的，继续前行即可。
2. 敢于大胆构想
“我相信，大胆的推测比单纯的事实堆砌能带我们走得更远。”
那些大胆的构想，比稳妥的方案更能改变世界。
3. 持续前行
“人生就像骑自行车。为了保持平衡，你必须不断前行。”
不要停滞不前。进步，无论多么微小，终究是进步。
4. 政治比物理更复杂
当被问及“人类既然能发现原子，为何却解决不了政治问题？”时，
爱因斯坦回答道：
“因为政治比物理更难。”在情感、权力和自我意识主导的领域，即便是最卓越的头脑，也难免会感到棘手。
5. 拥抱简约
爱因斯坦推崇“奥卡姆剃刀”式的思维（即“爱因斯坦剃刀”）：剔除不必要的冗余，坚守真正重要的核心。简约即力量，前提是不要将其简化为“过度简化”。
6. 教育应教会你思考
“教育的目的应当是培养思考能力，而非死记硬背事实。”
多阅读，多反思。让好奇心成为你最好的老师。
7. 我们同属一棵大树
“所有的宗教、艺术和科学，都是同一棵大树上的枝干。”
当人类共同成长而非彼此割裂时，文明才会繁荣。我们之间的联系，远比想象中更为紧密。
8. 坚守良知
“永远不要做违背良知的事，即便国家要求你这样做。”
让原则指引你——尤其是在处境艰难的时刻。
9. 什么是相对论？爱因斯坦曾打趣道：
“和漂亮姑娘坐上两个小时，感觉就像过了两分钟；在滚烫的炉子上坐上两分钟，感觉却像过了两个小时——这就是相对论。”视角能改变一切。
育儿分享:在教育上少走弯路
幸福的孩子都需要这样的爸爸
1.榜样:
不说脏话的爸爸
2.陪伴:
能带他一起运动
3.底气:
4.强壮:
错了也能为他撑腰能把妈妈举头顶
5.尊重:
说话算数，耐心倾听
关心妈妈超过关心孩子
6.暖心:
7.慈祥: 笨手笨脚也能陪他玩游戏8.家庭第一: 按时回家吃饭
9.以身作则:在家能放下手机
10.体贴大度:工资交给妈妈保管
Parenting Insights: Avoiding Pitfalls in Raising Children
Happy children need a father who embodies these qualities:
1. Role Model:
A father who never uses foul language.
2. Companionship:
Someone who engages in sports and physical activities with them.
3. A Source of Confidence:
Someone who stands by them, even when they’ve made a mistake.
4. Strength:
Someone strong enough to lift Mom high above his head.
5. Respect:
Keeping his word and listening with patience.
6. Warm-heartedness:
Prioritizing Mom’s well-being even above the children’s.
7. Gentleness:
Willing to play games with them, even if he’s a bit clumsy at it.
8. Family First:
Coming home on time for meals.
9. Leading by Example:
Putting away his phone while at home.
10. Consideration and Generosity:
Entrusting his earnings to Mom for safekeeping.
Tommy Koh is Singapore’s ambassador-at-large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rector of Tembusu College, special advisor to the Institute of Policy Studies, and chairman of the Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore. He served as president of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. He is the author of Pedra Branca: The Road to the World Court.
He said, " Singapore is a very snobbish and hierarchical society. I'm sorry to say that. And we are ruled by money, so we look down on those who are poor. We are also a meritocracy, we therefore look down on people who are poorly educated. All these are bad things, you know? To me, the pandemic has brought home to many of us that people that we look down on, we pay very poorly, we disrespect, are essentially to our security and welfare. "
他说：“新加坡是一个非常势利和等级森严的社会。我很抱歉这么说。我们受金钱统治，所以我们看不起穷人。我们也是精英政治，因此看不起受教育程度低的人。所有这些都是坏事，你知道吗？对我来说，这场流行病让我们许多人认识到，我们看不起的人，我们付的钱很低，我们不尊重的人，本质上是我们的安全和福利。”
Dia berkata, "Singapura adalah masyarakat yang sangat sombong dan berhierarki. Saya minta maaf untuk mengatakannya. Dan kita diperintah oleh wang, jadi kita memandang rendah kepada mereka yang miskin. Kita juga seorang meritokrasi, oleh itu kita memandang rendah kepada orang yang berpendidikan rendah. Semua ini adalah perkara yang buruk, anda tahu? Bagi saya, wabak ini telah membawa pulang kepada ramai daripada kita, kita amat memandang rendah kepada orang yang kita memandang rendah, kita memandang rendah orang yang kita memandang rendah kepada orang yang kita pandang rendah. keselamatan dan kebajikan."
அவர், "சிங்கப்பூர் மிகவும் இழிவான மற்றும் படிநிலை சமூகம். அதைச் சொல்வதில் வருந்துகிறேன். பணத்தால் ஆளப்படுகிறோம், எனவே ஏழைகளை நாங்கள் இழிவாகப் பார்க்கிறோம். நாமும் ஒரு தகுதிவாய்ந்தவர்கள், எனவே படிக்காதவர்களைக் கேவலமாகப் பார்க்கிறோம். இவை அனைத்தும் மோசமான விஷயங்கள், உங்களுக்குத் தெரியுமா? முக்கியமாக நமது பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் நலனுக்காக.
Il a déclaré : « Singapour est une société très snob et hiérarchique. Je suis désolé de le dire. Et nous sommes gouvernés par l'argent, donc nous méprisons ceux qui sont pauvres. Nous sommes aussi une méritocratie, nous méprisons donc les gens qui sont peu instruits.
Tommy Koh, a veteran Singaporean diplomat and professor, has been central to some of the world’s most complex and historic negotiations, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III), the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, and the United States–Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA). Renowned for his deep intellect, high emotional and cultural intelligence, and unwavering commitment to fairness, Koh has consistently demonstrated how thoughtful negotiation strategies, such as “miniaturizing” large conferences into smaller working groups and proactively engaging key stakeholders, can produce landmark agreements. His ability to forge trust across divergent interests reflects a hallmark emphasis on building relationships, acknowledging cultural nuances, and ensuring transparent processes. By acting as a neutral “choreographer and conductor,” he successfully guided hundreds of governments toward consensus on issues like deep-seabed mining and climate change, and later overcame major power imbalances in forging Singapore’s relations with China and negotiating the USSFTA. Throughout his career, Koh has espoused a leadership style that balances the “art” and “science” of negotiation, believing that technical rigor, emotional sensitivity, and cultural awareness are equally vital. His enduring legacy underscores how even smaller states or less powerful parties can negotiate effectively with world powers, fostering both national interest and global cooperation.
Singapore is widely described as a hierarchical and meritocratic society where social status is heavily influenced by education, wealth, and professional rank. Former diplomat Tommy Koh famously characterized the nation as "very snobbish" and "ruled by money," noting that the culture often looks down on the poor, the poorly educated, and those who cannot afford private housing.
This hierarchy is reinforced by several cultural and structural factors:
Workplace Dynamics: Local firms and the civil service emphasize a strict chain of command, respect for authority, and age-based seniority, where open disagreement with superiors is considered disrespectful.
Social Stratification: Interactions are often tiered based on Confucian-influenced values, with status linked to academic qualifications and income, leading to perceived elitism and a lack of deference toward blue-collar or low-wage workers.
Competitive Culture: The emphasis on meritocracy and national competitiveness has fostered an environment where success is often viewed as a zero-sum game, contributing to social conformity and a stigma around failure.
If few politicians can control the livelihood of us then every day we are never living for ourselves.
Professor Tommy Koh's core philosophy regarding negotiation, diplomacy, and public life centers on balancing intellect with empathy—negotiating with "both mind and heart".
This phrasing captures two key dimensions of his career and commentary:
1. "Negotiating with Mind and Heart" (Diplomatic Philosophy)
In international diplomacy, Professor Koh is known as a "pragmatic idealist". His approach relies on combining rigorous preparation and strategic intellect with human warmth, cultural empathy, and an understanding of the other party's dignity:
The "Mind" (Intellect & Preparation): Mastering technical details, designing inclusive negotiation frameworks, and asserting non-negotiable national interests clearly.
The "Heart" (Humanity & Good Faith): Building personal trust, respecting counterparties so they do not "lose face," and believing that most international disputes can be resolved with mutual goodwill and compromise.
This approach guided his work as President of the Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III), Chairman of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio, and Chief Negotiator for the US–Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
2. Commentary on Social Issues & International Relations
In his op-eds and public commentary (frequently published in The Straits Times), Professor Koh applies this same principle to broader societal and geopolitical issues:
Civic Empathy & Inclusivity: Advocating for marginalized groups, persons with disabilities, the arts, and standing against ageism and racial discrimination.
Rule of Law vs. Pure Power: Arguing that small nations must stand firm on international law and moral principles rather than ceding to brute power, maintaining hope and principle even when the international system faces strain.
If you are looking for a specific speech, article, or book chapter related to this topic, we could explore:
His negotiation framework and principles from his time at the UN and US-Singapore FTA negotiations.
His commentary on Singaporean society, civil rights, and the arts.
His memoir, Tommy Koh: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man.
Unceasing Praying to Father / Prier sans cesse le Père / 不住地向天父祈祷
In the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST , I PRAY AND BELIEVE ...
DIRECT MY DAY, O LORD
LORD, TAKE OVER MY HOME COMPLETELY
Jesus, Walk Beside Me When I Can't See the...
This Is the Prayer Every Christian Home Should...
(French) Au nom du SEIGNEUR JÉSUS-CHRIST, JE PRIE ET CROIS...
Dirige ma journée, ô Seigneur
SEIGNEUR, PRENEZ COMPLÈTEMENT MA MAISON
Jésus, marche à mes côtés quand je ne peux pas voir le...
C'est la prière que chaque foyer chrétien devrait...
(Chinese) 奉主耶稣基督的名，我祈祷并相信......
主啊，指引我的日子
主啊，完全接管我的家
耶稣，当我看不到的时候，请与我同行...
这是每个基督徒家庭都应该做的祷告...
GOD WANTS THIS VERSION OF YOU
The Danger of Looking Righteous But Living in...
REDIRECT YOUR PROBLEM TO JESUS CHRIST TODAY
Take It All to Jesus Even What You Can't...
DIEU VEUT CETTE VERSION DE VOUS
Le danger de paraître juste mais de vivre dans...
REDIRIGEZ VOTRE PROBLEME VERS JESUS-CHRIST AUJOURD'HUI
Apportez tout à Jésus, même ce que vous ne pouvez pas...
上帝想要这个版本的你
看似正义但生活在……的危险
今天就将你的问题转向耶稣基督
把一切都交给耶稣，即使是你做不到的……
CALL JESUS FIRST INTO YOUR TODAY
Lord, Protect Me from the Evil I Can't See
LORD, TAKE THE LEAD TODAY
God, Take the Lead - I Follow Your Plan...
APPELEZ JÉSUS D’ABORD DANS VOTRE AUJOURD’HUI
Seigneur, protège-moi du mal que je ne peux pas voir
Seigneur, prends les devants aujourd'hui
Dieu, prends les devants - Je suis ton plan...
今天首先呼求耶稣
主啊，请保护我免受我看不见的邪恶的侵害
主啊，今天就带头
上帝，带头 - 我遵循你的计划......
LORD, PROTECT MY MIND & SOUL TODAY
Lord, Protect Me from the Danger ...
PRAY BEFORE YOU REACT
Pray Like Jehoshaphat When You're Facing a..
SEIGNEUR, PROTÉGE MON ESPRIT ET MON ÂME AUJOURD'HUI
Seigneur, protège-moi du danger...
PRIEZ AVANT DE RÉAGIR
Priez comme Josaphat lorsque vous faites face à un problème.
主啊，今天就保护我的思想和灵魂
主啊，请保护我免受危险……
在做出反应之前先祈祷
当你面对一个..
