Some Summaries

1. A local textile company organized a one-day family outing to mark its major sales promotion campaign. The campaign was officially launched by the managing director. Children were entertained by a magician and a clown. The adults took part in telematches. It was indeed a fun day for families of the employees of the company.

2. A factory worker, who did not possess a handphone, was summoned to court for allegedly failing to settle hefty phone bills totaling $18,000. The 26-year-old factory worker said she almost fainted when she received a summons through a lawyer of the handphone company, asking her to appear before a magistrate court for not paying the bills.

3. Those wanting to lose all those bulges around their waist must be disciplined in the eating habits, cutting unnecessary intake of food and subjecting themselves to a regular exercise program. They know what they ought to eat and do to keep themselves strong, healthy and fit, but many cannot be bothered until a life threatening disease appears at their doorstep, which by then, many be too late.

4. The ancient Chinese believe that tea is good for a number of ailments. Not surprisingly, many people world-wide take tea believing that the refreshing drink is good for health. The ardent tea drinkers believe that tea has such power to calm as it stimulates, to give much pleasure while doing little harm.

5. Alcohol and certain drugs can trigger mental health problems. The more susceptible group are young people and those who already have or have had a mental illness in the past. Many drugs, including those legitimately prescribed to treat other conditions, may interact with the drugs used to treat mental illness, making them less effective and perhaps precipitating a crisis.

Summaries: 

1. A local textile company organized a one-day family outing for its employees to mark its major sales promotion campaign.

2. A factory worker was summoned to court for allegedly failing to settle huge phone bills totaling $18,000.

3. Those wishing to reduce obesity must follow strictly a regime of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.

4. Many people worldwide drink tea for good health.

5. Alcohol and certain drugs can lead to mental health problems.