Wednesday, August 31, 2011

PixelTuneup fixes plasma burn in on TVs

Here is a gadget that can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars if you own a television set at home. A TV set lasts a long time but like any other electronics equipment, it can sometimes wear out before it's time.

What do you do with your tv if you find it has burn in, color and contrast not quite what they used to be? Chances are if the problem persists, the usual course of action would be to have the tv replaced. When plasma burn in occurs, you will see faint images of channel logos, sports banners, computer desktop images, game console menus, side bar and others on your tv screen. Though the tv still works, these faint stuck pixel images can be annoying resulting in a lesser-than enjoyable tv-watching experience. Most, if not all of us would just replace the tv not knowing about a gadget that can fix stuck pixels. But wait! Before you go out and spend that cash, there is something else you can do to rectify the problem. Take a look at this video first.


PixelTuneup is the world’s first stuck pixel fixer that improves picture quality and eliminates image retention. It improves color and contrast, eliminates stuck pixels, reduces effects of burn in. It corrects image retention in LCD and LED TVs. There is a 30-day Money Back Guarantee if you are not happy with the result. It says on the website that regular use will also help protect your television set or monitor from static images like cable channel logos, sports banners, computer desktop images, game console menus, and side bar.

PixelTuneup pays for itself many times over eliminating the need for costly repairs or a tv replacement. There is no need to buy a new tv if you don't have to, PixelTuneup may save your hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Selamat Hari Raya my friends

Kuala Lumpur is quiet and with much less traffic on the roads as Muslims head back to their hometown to celebrate this joyous occasion with their family. There will be a three-day public holiday. Banks and offices will be closed from Tuesday through Thursday, the latter being a replacement for the National Day holiday on August 31.

Let me take this opportunity to wish You & Your Family a Selamat Hari Raya!



Steel storage cabinets from Durham Manufacturing

Looking for a fire-resistant non-flammable storage cabinet? You have come to the right place. Durham Manufacturing manufactures top quality metal cabinets, steel storage cabinets, industrial storage products, shelving and racks, industrial workbenches, plastic products used in packaging, and more.

Their new non-flammable storage cabinets are sturdy all welded double wall steel construction. You have a choice of 10 cabinets of 5 manual closing, 5 self closing with 60- & 90- gallon models having internal 16 gauge reinforcements. They have 2” wide louvers support shelves, adjustable on 4” centers. They all come with an improved security feature of recessed lockable paddle latch and 3-point locking system. These are just a few of the strong features of their new non-flammable storage cabinets. Check out their website for the rest.

Durham Manufacturing has a wide selection of industrial storage products including industrial-duty 16-gauge metal cabinets, heavy-duty 14-gauge steel cabinets and extra-heavy-duty 12-gauge steel storage cabinets; all with high security locking provisions.

Durham Manufacturing also produces heavy-duty pegboard steel cabinets, janitorial metal storage cabinets, and heavy-duty extra-wide bin cabinets. They also produce complementary components such as bins, drawer cabinets, drawer cabinet systems, rotary shelving, bulk storage cabinets, and mobile cabinets.

Nothing beats metal cabinets for durability, versatility and general usefulness. When you purchase a cabinet from Durham, you know you have the best product in the market. Established in 1922, Durham Manufacturing is synonymous with top quality.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

The Alaskan sea monster sighted

Are you skeptical that sea monsters, such as Loch Ness of Scotland, still lurk in the oceans? They say cameras don't lie, video camcorders included, of course. One or rather a school of them sea monsters were spotted at Bristol Bay as posted by TIME.com last month.

TIME.com: It has a horse-like head at the end of a long neck, with big eyes and humps on its back. It undulates above the surface for just a moment before diving back underwater -- leaving even the most seasoned sailors scratching their heads.

It sounds like any of the thousands of sea serpent stories, from Scotland's Loch Ness Monster to Lake Champlain's Champ. But this time there's video.


Seeing is believing..



More at TIME.com

Get your First audition through TalentJUG.com

Now here is an exciting site, that is if you are an actor, a singer, a musician, a dancer or a model or if you are someone aspiring to be one of these.

TalentJUG.com is a casting call resource site which offers daily casting calls and auditions, talent profiles, and other member resources. Their goal is to help talented people pursue their dreams by connecting them with casting professionals, and opportunities.

If you are attending acting classes and are ready to show off your acting skills or you think you are ready to take on the world with your singing, sign up and open a profile with TalentJUG and start being noticed and get that first open casting call. TalentJUG has 1500 casting call directors!

Signing up for membership is easy. Being a member, you will have your own Personalized Profile Pages of up to 50 images which would make up your pictorial portfolio. There is also the facility for you to upload videos to further exhibit your skills and talents. If you are a singer, you can upload audio to your profile. When you become a member, you are able to access TalentJUG's Resource Directory. All information you need will be at just a few mouse-clicks away. Why wait, sign up now and have access to thousands of Nationwide (U.S.) and Worldwide Casting Calls. To give you an idea on the scope of opportunities available, here is a screenshot of the Casting Call Resources available on TalentJUG.com.
If you have been wanting to be a model or one on a part-time basis and have no idea of any casting agency, you have one now, sort of. Though TalentJUG is not a casting agency and does not schedule any audition, they are there to provide the resources in which you get connected to people who make casting calls be it film directors, musical directors, advertisers, artists and painters, record labels, talent scouts, the options are tremendous. And they to you. Don't wait! Open a Profile today! Who knows, you may get your very first audition through TalentJUG.com!

Hurricane Irene making landfall in North Carolina

Update on Hurricane Irene.. here's CNN Live on the situation. Hurricane Irene has made landfall at North Carolina dumping heavy rain resulting in floods.




Related post:
How to prepare for a hurricane (or other emergencies)

Saturday, August 27, 2011

UEFA SuperCup 2011 - Barcelona wins 2:0 against Porto


FC Barcelona 2-0 FC Porto
The Spanish champions claimed the trophy for the fourth time thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Cesc Fàbregas against nine-man Porto.

Lionel Messi and Cesc Fàbregas scored late in either half as FC Barcelona defeated nine-man FC Porto at Stade Louis II to win the UEFA Super Cup for the second time in three editions and a fourth overall.

Fresh from becoming the first recipient of the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, Messi was the epitome of coolness on a sweltering night in Monaco as he seized upon Fredy Guarín's back pass, jinked his way past Helton and rolled in the 39th-minute opener. More on uefa.com

Friday, August 26, 2011

How to prepare for a hurricane (or other emergencies)

CNN reported that New York is ordering first mandatory evacuations in city history. Hurricane Irene will parallel the Florida, Georgia and South Carolina coasts Friday as it approaches a Saturday landfall in North Carolina.

Officials in counties and cities along much of the East Coast also ordered evacuations. It is forecasted that millions of dollars could potentially be lost in damages.

Below are static images of satellite view and projected path of Hurricane Irene from CNN.

An earthquake can be the scariest natural disaster to encounter because you don't know it is coming. Tuesday's earthquake on the U.S. East Coast caught everyone by surprise. It shows what can happen when a big event happens with no warning.

As for hurricanes, with all the sophisticated equipment, we have an idea days in advance when it will hit land and preparations can be made to protect yourself and your family. Below are pictures of measures people are taking in preparation of the approaching Hurricane Irene. For us who have no experience at all with hurricanes, these preparations for such an emergency are eye-opening especially the act of boarding up the home.

Home Depot employees load up emergency generators for Virginia Beach residents in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Irene in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. Hurricane Irene is expected to hit the area Saturday.

Shoppers stock up on bottled water at a Stop and Shop in Rockaway Beach, New York


Fen Rascoe boards up his parent's cottage as they prepare for Hurricane Irene in Nags Head, North Carolina. Dare County, which includes Nags Head, has ordered a mandatory evacuation of an estimated 150,000 tourists effective this morning, and has given residents of the town until Friday to evacuate.

A sign declares a mandatory evacuation in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irene as motorists head north on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Ismael Ramirez and his brother Jorge work on boarding up a home for a New Jersey Shore resident in preparation for Hurricane Irene. Gov. Chris Christie asked New Jersey shore visitors to get out by midday Friday, with flooding from Hurricane Irene a threat across the entire state.

Jeremy Pickett and Thad Midgett board the windows of a store in preparation for the hurricane.

Jim Abel and Barbara Abel shop for hurricane supplies at Home Depot to prepare for Hurricane Irene.

More images from Time.com

CNN has this useful article on How to prepare for a hurricane which could probably apply to other emergencies besides a hurricane.

Some tips:

Have a portable disaster supply kit – It's important to gather some things before a storm, because supplies may be gone after the storm hits. This to-go bag should be portable, and it should contain:

–Bottled water
–Food
–Blankets and pillows
–First-aid kit and any medicine you need
–Toiletries
–Flashlight and extra batteries
–Radio or NOAA weather radio
–Cash (ATMs may not be available for several days)
–Pet care items

Have a plan

–Know if your home is vulnerable to storm surges, flooding and wind.
–Have a safe room/area. The safest area may not be in your home, but may be a shelter in your community.
–Know the route away from danger. Some communities have hurricane evacuation zones. Have a primary and alternative route.
–Plan places where your family can meet in and out of your neighborhood
–Have an emergency contact who everyone in your family knows and can contact.
–Secure your home. Forget about taping your windows (This will not stop any objects hurled through the air by 90 mph winds). Have plywood custom-cut to fit your windows and pre-drill holes in the plywood for screws. Custom shutters can also be made ahead of time. Also, remove all dead or loose limbs from trees and shrubs on your property.

Stay informed (applicable in the U.S.)

–CNN Hurricane tracker (http://www.cnn.com/hurricane)
–Local television and radio stations
–National Hurricane Center: Website / mobile site / Twitter
–Your local National Weather Service forecast office
–FEMA: Website / Twitter
–The American Red Cross Online Disaster Newsroom
–Ready America

Check out Comments for more tips from people who have experience with similar disasters.

A tax-deductible move - buying a PC, Laptop or Tablet

What is the cheapest way to get connected when thousands of miles apart? Via the Internet, of course! A colleague just bought a laptop for her mom because her new job requires her to travel often overseas.

Not sure which brand of laptop she bought but I know that after looking through the latest laptops at several IT centers around town, she picked one that's of medium price. Surprisingly, laptops are very affordable these days. In this world of connectivity, every household could do with one unit at home. Besides, as a taxpayer, it's tax-deductible.

World's 12 worst tourist traps

I was going down the list of CNNGo's World's 12 worst tourist traps reading it with bated breath hoping not to see any place in Malaysia being listed. Thank goodness, none listed. Some friends have signed up for a trip to Bangkok in November and one of these 12 tourist trap destinations is on their itinerary hitting the jackpot at the floating market in Bangkok. Kringgggggg!

Have you ever been to a place on a tour and at the end of it, found it a waste of time and money? See if you've been to any of these 12, in no particular order. Here are a few..

1. Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong

2. Times Square, New York City, United States

3. Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai, China

4. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok, Thailand

5. All of central Tokyo, Japan

6. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Check out the rest of the World's 12 worst tourist traps and read why the author advised to, Cross off this devil's dozen of overpriced, underwhelming sites from your bucket list. Now!

Do you agree with the list or do you have any to share? Add yours in the comments.


Source: CNNGo

Buying gold online

Most of us do some shopping online, some regularly shop online while a small number of us even shop online 100% of the time choosing not to go through the hassle of driving to a physical store thus avoiding traffic jams and long queues at the checkout counter. And for some, shopping online could be the best thing that's ever happened!

We buy books, clothes, shoes, household items, kitchenware, insurance, movie tickets, watches, CDs, DVDs, medications, exercise equipment and lots of others online. Perhaps, it's now time that we also buy gold coin online. Besides the price factor, the next stumbling block to buying gold (or silver and other precious metals) is that it is not that convenient. Wouldn't you agree? For instance, over here, in order to buy gold, one has to go to a bank, open an account by filling in a form before ownership of gold can happen. Maybe it's the same procedure in other countries, I don't know.

I just received an email about a vending machine for buying gold coins in many denominations but that is only in Abu Dhabi. I'm pretty sure this convenience won't happen anywhere else in the world for a long time or perhaps never at all. If you are looking to buying gold online or to buy gold coin, the next best thing would be buying it online. Buying gold online offers many advantages especially if you are shopping with Oxbridge House where they have experts to help you with your transaction whether it's for an investment or a collection.

Friday Frolics - Are you Sex, Drugs, or Rock n Roll?

So, am I Sex, Drugs, or Rock n Roll? This quiz says I'm Drugs and that I'm a trippy hippie! Gosh!

Talk about hippie, I saw a movie the other day on Astro. It's a movie about how Woodstock came about, the land/farm lease, the preparations leading up to the concert, how it became a free affair, the goings-on in and around the farm, etc. No actual footage of the concert though. Not sure how close the storyline is to the real thing but it was informative enough and a fun movie.

Okay, back to the quiz..



You Are Drugs



Whether you actually do drugs or not doesn't matter... you're one trippy hippie!

You're always seeing things from an alternative point of view. The colors are little brighter and bolder for you.



You don't live your life with any rules. You embrace freedom and challenge authority.

You want to expand your mind and your horizons. You don't mind experimenting a little to find your bliss.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

School girl outfits

A mommy at work is all excited about her little girl taking part in a kindergarten class play at an upcoming year-end concert. She said she doesn't have to do anything in preparation, even the kids' costumes are being taken care of by the kindy.

I've often wondered how do schools get the costumes for such events. Do they commission someone to tailor them or buy them off the peg? And the costumes fit so snugly too. These days, dressing up for a costume party is no longer a hassle. One can even buy adult school girl outfits in many different styles. I am bookmarking this site.

Crystal balls banned for sale in Malaysia


If you have these crystal balls also known as Jelly Ball, Crystal Jelly, Baby Jelly, Baby Crystal and Crystal Soil at home and within reach of small children, you may want to get rid of them or move them away out of reach. These jelly balls are used to facilitate the growth of a plant or as a decoration in a pot.

The government has decided to ban their sale after receiving reports from the Kuala Lumpur Hospital and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital of several cases of major surgery involving children aged one to five who were believed to have swallowed the "crystal balls." The ban takes effect from Friday, which is tomorrow.

Symptoms experienced from swallowing these jelly-like balls include vomiting, constipation, bloating of the stomach, abdominal pains, bowel obstructions and intestinal leakage.

Poland and Italy have banned the crystal balls last year.


Source: 'Crystal ball' seed-growing kits banned, The Star

Best paint remover from Franmar.com

Ever tried removing paint from wood either from the floor or a cabinet or a chair? Remember how hard it was and the toxic smell you had to bear with?

Most paint removers are made with petrochemicals which are toxic to both man and the environment. Petrochemicals are also expensive and costs would eventually be absorbed by the consumer. All this has changed with the introduction of a soy based paint remover by Franmar.

Looking to remove one or more coats of paint safely or a better way to remove paints and other types of coats without the back-breaking work of sanding and chiselling? SOY-Gel Paint & Urethane remover is the only paint remover you will need to complete your project safely without having to suffer the ill-effects of harmful petroleum strippers. The SOY-Gel could very well be the best paint remover in the market being made from natural soy, is 100% biodegradable, and is safe for your hands, your home, and your antiques. To accommodate customer requirement the SOY-Gel Paint & Urethane remover comes in a number of sizes from a quart bottle to 55-Gallon drums.

Whether you are a remodeler, restorer, or a do-it-yourselfer, Franmar has the solution you need to remove paints, urethanes, acrylics, epoxies, and enamels with much less effort and no toxic fumes. Try it to believe it!

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

The inevitable has arrived. Steve Jobs is leaving Apple as CEO.

(CNN) -- It's a moment many tech fans hoped never would come: Steve Jobs' resignation from the helm of Apple, which he co-founded from his family garage in 1976.

As that news hit early Wednesday evening on the East Coast, people rushed to online social networks to mourn the apparent end of Jobs' career; talk about what this means for the future of Apple products like the iPhone; and wish him good health.

"The end of an era!" one Twitter user wrote.

"I pray it's not bc (because) of his health," said another.
Continue reading on CNN..

Watch video of Apple milestones..




Source: CNN

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Yoga mats at will

Do you believe in vibes? Vibes can mean different things to different people. It can be coincidence to one, fate to another or plain providence to the next. It can be good vibes; it can be bad vibes.

A girlfriend who attended a get-together on Monday was thrilled when she opened her gift after the gift-exchange. Inside, she found not one but two yoga mats. Back to vibes, she had planned to go shopping to replace one of her yoga mats this weekend and this gift has saved her a trip and extra expenses. What a coincidence? This is the type of vibes I was referring to. Do you think things happen for a reason?

Here's an image of a nice yoga mat.


Insurance plan that pays immediate annuities

Not sure if this type of insurance is available here in Malaysia but over in the U.S., there is such an insurance plan called single premium immediate annuities or simply "immediate annuities."

What this means is that this insurance product requires only a single payment and after that the insurance company pays you a pension for the rest of your life.

Single-premium immediate annuities are most useful for individuals or couples who are already at retirement age. A retiree can use his/her savings to purchase an immediate annuity, which will ensure steady income for his/her entire retirement, no matter how long he/she lives.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Manchester United 3, Tottenham Hotspurs 0

I couldn't stay up to watch this morning's game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. MU's second successive win puts the league's champions at second place behind neighbours Manchester City. MU is in search of a 20th domestic title.

According to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson: "The second-half performance was absolutely fantastic."

Here are the stats if you are interested.

Source: bbc.com.uk

Polaris sportsman parts

An auto accessories shop always fascinates me. I'm fascinated by the myriad items that are available in such a shop. Inventory-taking must be quite a task, I imagine.

The other day, I tagged along a colleague to an auto accessories shop and had the chance to be up close browsing through the rows and rows of auto and motorbike parts. There were bolts and nuts of various sizes, steel ropes, LED flood lights, axles, winches and lots more. I suppose if you are looking for polaris sportsman parts, they would be available in this shop too.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Joo Min-jung, Winner of Korea's Got Talent 2011

After being pleasantly surprised by Choi Sung-bong's performance in June and hearing him share his sad childhood, everyone must be rooting for him to win Korea's Got Talent 2011.

The grand finale was held last Saturday, Aug 20. Choi garnered the second most number of votes.

So, who won Korea's Got Talent? Just like the winner of China's Got Talent, a popping dancer won the grand prize of 300 million won and an automobile. Watch 17-year-old dancer Joo Min-jung perform in the finals below.



The grand finale episode was aired live as well as through YouTube worldwide on Saturday.


Image source: KoreaTimes

A different kind of Bearings

I'm supposed to talk about bearings, of the hardware type like those in the image, but a different kind of bearings came to mind after a girlfriend's call. This girlfriend has just signed up for her company's treasure hunt. This year, they'll be heading south with Malacca as the destination. Last year, they headed east to Kuantan and the year before that, it was north, Lumut. So far, her team (usually of 4) has not won any prize yet. Hope they win something this year.

I haven't tried treasure hunting but another girlfriend who has joined several open treasure hunts earlier never tires of it. The ability to read maps, a keen sense of observation and a quick mind could be winning factors, I think, as they help in you getting your bearings right in an unfamiliar environment.

Talk about bearings, I once took a wrong turn coming out of Nilai, a town south of KL, and had to drive all the way to Seremban on the North-South Expressway because there is no allowance for a U-turn along that stretch of the highway. It was way past midnight when I got home. (Seremban is some 40 miles south of Kuala Lumpur which is usually an hour's drive.) That kind of explains why I haven't tried treasure hunting. LOL!

Going bananas..

Are you a Monday blues person or one who says, "Thank God It's Monday!"? I'm not kidding about the latter. Some of us really do prefer Mondays to other days for their own reason(s). Me? Mondays are alright though Friday is still my favorite day of the week. Psst... I'm a Friday child.

Feeling the blues today? Here is something to cheer you up a little. Bananarama comes to mind, doesn't it? Holy bananassssss!



Image source: The Star thumbnail

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Laser body sculpting with Laser Lipolysis

Are you challenged by your weight and are still on the lookout for an effective weight loss program? You may want to check out the ideal protein Weight-loss Method by Ideal Wellness and Weight Loss. This medically-designed protocol not only promotes fat loss, it also enhances muscle tone at the same time. This protocol, designed to protect and improve muscle mass and vital organs, is also an excellent treatment for cellulite reduction and has been used with great success in North America in Medi-spas and aesthetical clinics.

There is yet another safe and quick route to losing weight if the above Weight Loss Method does not bring the expected results. You've heard of liposuction, what about laser lipo or laser body sculpting? Laser lipo or Laser Lipolysis is a cutting-edge, non-invasive weight loss procedure that is gaining popularity in the U.S.. Ideal Wellness and Weight Loss in Western Pennsylvania is one of the clinics that performs this procedure.

Ideal Wellness and Weight Loss is a full service clinic whose primary purpose is to help individuals challenged with weight and metabolism issues. The clinic offers not only an effective supervised weight loss method, it also offers the BCS Laser Lipolysis machine. Both programs are attended to by experienced weight loss doctors.
Laser lipo is only recommended if the supervised weight loss method does not provide the desired result. Each Lapex BCS LipoLaser session lasts between 30-40 minutes. This procedure uses a combination of small probes and paddles that directly target and deal with problem-areas. It is a relaxing and pain-free experience.

The Lapex BCS LipoLaser can safely and effectively treat both men and women. The areas treated include the Waistline; Mid & Lower Abdomen; Upper, Mid, & Lower Back; Buttocks & Thigh Areas; and Arms & Underarms.

However, the procedure is not recommended for individuals with the following health conditions: Pregnant; Immuno-surpressed; Uncontrolled Hypertension; Cancer/Liver/Kidney Disorder; Epilepsy; Thyroid Gland Dysfunction; Pacemakers; Heart Disease/Cardiac Arrhythmia.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Wireless doorbells from WirelessDoorbellStore.com

Wireless telecommunications, wireless networking or wireless in general has taken the world by storm. In telecommunications, it encompasses various types of fixed, mobile, and portable two-way radios, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and wireless networking. Other examples of wireless technology include Garage door openers or garage doors, wireless computer mice, keyboards and Headset (telephone/computer), headphones, GPS units, satellite television, broadcast television and cordless telephones. And now, there is the wireless doorbell.

If you are looking for a doorbell, a wireless door bell is the ideal and practical choice. WirelessDoorbellStore.com is the store to check out wireless doorbells. Their wide selection includes long-range wireless doorbells, battery-powered wireless doorbells, as well as plug-in wireless doorbell options. The most unique and specialized door chimes on the market are offered here on WirelessDoorbellStore via an easy-to-navigate website. You can shop by Doorbell Categories, shop by Range or shop by Price. The website even indicates what their top-selling doorbells are as a guide. Other doorbells are also available including Intercom doorbells and Video doorbells and more. Whatever your need, whether it's a wireless door bell or a wired one, you know you would be getting a quality product at the best price.

WirelessDoorbellStore.com is an authorized retailer for all of the products they sell and only offer brand new name-brand products backed by full manufacturer warranties. When you shop with them, you will be sure to be paying the best price as they sell directly to the public at wholesale rates and with no minimum purchase requirements. They do not sell unauthorized or "gray market" equipment of any kind.

WirelessDoorbellStore.com is a member of the Better Business Bureau which is one of the reasons why shoppers choose them over others. Another reason is there is No sales tax on orders (except WA State). Yet another reason is All online transactions on their website are processed with industry-standard SSL encryption.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Friday Frolics - The Snowflake Test

While we are basking in sunshine here, let's give a thought to people in New Zealand who are going through terribly cold and unusual weather being hit by polar snowstorms Sunday night and Monday with numbing rain, sleet and snow. For Auckland and Wellington in North Island, it was reportedly the first snowfall since the mid 1970s. Roads were blocked, flights grounded and power cut across New Zealand.

This week's quiz in relation to snowflakes seems appropriate. Have a wonderfully warm weekend, everyone!



You Are Unique Because You're Free



Unlike most people, you don't let yourself be bound by rules and expectations.

You do whatever you feel like doing. You insist on a lot of freedom in your life.



You are rare in that it doesn't bother you to be judged. You don't consider other people's opinions.

Like a snowflake, you go wherever the wind takes you. And that's a very liberating feeling!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Want Cheap business class tickets?

Anyone who has ever paid for first class or business class tickets would know how pricey they are vis-a-vis economy class tickets. Of course, some lucky people do get upgrades in unusual circumstances but that is really far between.
The good news is, everyone can travel cheaper on business or first class nowadays. CheapBizClass makes that possible. You can now travel cheap having access to Cheap business class tickets or get on Cheap business class flights when you book through CheapBizClass.

This is a company made up of travel experts who know the ins and outs of the travel industry and who are able to get you affordable business class tickets and first class airfare. Basically, their team of travel experts help people find the best flights at the best price.

We all know how tedious it is searching for cheap fares. A call to their experienced travel account managers will have a ticket for you in no time. They have sources that they can tap into to find you the best flight and at the right price.

Even if you need a ticket for a last minute trip, their travel experts will be able to secure you a ticket at the price you'd be happy with. Their travel account managers are available 24x7. So whether you are looking for cheap business class fares, last minute flights or want to go first class, experts at CheapBizClass can find you the tickets and the flights to get you where you need to go.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Where to find Quality Hardwood Flooring for Less

Shopping online offers many choices of whatever product you are in the market for. Take carpets for instance, you will find hundreds even thousands of different brands, types, colors and designs from a wide selection of manufacturers. A carpet is an investment to last a reasonable length of time so it only makes sense to select a carpet that is of a better quality and that which will still look great over the years.

Carpet Express carries carpets from America's trusted brands of the nation's top manufacturers. Select from the various types and designs available, from Trackless to Plush, Shag, Grass to Commercial, Residential to Carpet Tile and more, all of which offer tremendous value. You can also shop by Manufacturer. Find your favorite manufacturer for your favorite styles and design. They are all here on Carpet Express.

There's more. If you are looking for hardwood flooring for your new home or considering a new flooring for your home remodelling, here's where you can find besides hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring even cork flooring. You can also find ceramic tiles here as well as area rugs. The best part is, you will find prices at Carpet Express a lot cheaper, even as much as 30 to 50% cheaper than retail prices. What's not to like about cheaper prices for quality products! You can carpet your home for less..


Image source: Carpetexpress.com

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Used MRI equipment

Nowadays, awareness of the need to conserve our resources has found ready buyers for used or previously-owned or some call them pre-loved items. From books to bags, clothes to cars, even niche items like aircraft and medical equipment to name just a few generics - they all have ready buyers.

Economics could be a contributing factor to the choice of purchasing refurbished over brand-new items. Substantial savings could be realized with purchasing refurbished items, savings which could be channelled to other areas of need. Besides, a refurbished piece of equipment could be as good as new having parts being replaced and all.

Not many of us would need this kind of equipment but if you are in the market for used medical imaging products and/or services, here is a source for you.

Chicago Medical Exchange (Chicago MEDX) with over 20 years of experience in the medical imaging industry, is a source for refurbished medical imaging equipment from used c-arm to used cath lab, CT scanners, Mammography equipment, even used mri equipment. They provide complete turnkey operations, including equipment drawings and planning, applications, project management, delivery and installation, training, warranty and extended service. They also buy your used equipment if you have any to offload. Call them.

McDonald's staff & Nike's new seamless shoes

Two interesting videos to watch and probably come away with a new insight. They say perception is real but sometimes it can be deceiving you'll see.

By the way, are you (in Malaysia) aware that McValue meals for lunch and buka puasa (breaking fast) come with much reduced prices? These promo prices only apply from noon to 3pm and from 6 to 9pm.



Conference calling services to the rescue

We had a free round of teh tarik (pulled tea) this morning at breakfast, a small celebration, if you will. A colleague who was scheduled to attend a meeting in India, Mumbai to be exact, needn't have to make the trip afterall.

Everyone would jump at the opportunity to travel at company expense, right? Not this person. This colleague of ours does not like to travel and will try to get out of an overseas meeting if she can. She got her wish come true again. Her trip is scheduled for September which she has already made travel reservations for. Fortunately, tickets have not been issued so no loss there. We have conference call facilities in our major conference rooms so thanks to conference calling services, she could follow the meeting proceedings without having to be there. Technology rocks, eh?

Monday, August 15, 2011

An Idea for a Birthday gift

No idea on a birthday gift for your wife this year? Forget diamonds, forget pearls or any of those expensive gifts you used to splurge on previous years. Go practical this year.

This time, send your lovely wife a brimming crate full of Mrs Fields bites or a huge platter of those delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries. You'll get to enjoy them too!

Come to think of it, these make great gifts for any occasion. Your mom would love them too.

Toxic art - Portraits using Pills

Celebrities make popular subjects for art, in any medium. These celebs don't need introduction. Besides being famous in the entertainment arena, one thing they have in common is that they are no longer with us. Gone too soon, indeed! What did they all succumb to? Take a closer look at the images below and you might get a clue. Click on them to enlarge for a better view.

Amy Winehouse

Michael Jackson

Heath Ledger

Great works of art, don't you think? These portraits are created by a U.S.-based artist, Jason Mercier, using colorful medications, as part of a series of mosaics inspired by celebrities who battled drug abuse.

Rehab-star Amy Winehouse died at the end of last month, bringing to an end her well publicised battle with crack cocaine, heroin and alcohol. We all know what happened to Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger.

So sad..



Source: Dailymail.co.uk

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Hacker group to destroy Facebook on Nov 5?

Can't live without Facebook? Need you be concerned about the following news? (courtesy of Daily Chilli.)

An-anti Facebook movement called Operation Facebook, or #OpFacebook, is reportedly planning to kill the social networking site on November 5.

Calling themselves Anonymous, the hackers posted their video message on YouTube, saying: "Your medium of communication you all so dearly adore will be destroyed.

"Everything you do on Facebook stays on Facebook regardless of your privacy settings, and deleting your account is impossible. Even if you delete your account, all your information stays on Facebook and can be recovered at any time."

Operation Facebook added: "[Facebook] knows more about you than your family. It has been selling information to government agencies and giving clandestine access to information security firms so that they can spy on people from all around the world."

But the real hacker group, Anonymous has denied that it is behind the planned attack.

Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk
Published Aug 12 2011

Best credit card deals from Credit Card Applications

It is easy to apply for a credit card in the US. Unlike here, one can apply for a credit card online. This site, Credit Card Applications, has a very wide selection of best credit card deals, one that will suit any credit need.

To help the applicant narrow down the search, you can indicate the user you are whether you are a general consumer, a small business owner (yes, they do have business credit cards), whether you are a student or one with a credit challenge. You can further fine-tune your search by checking off the kind of features and benefits you are looking for. For example, you may want a card that gives you frequent flyer miles or cash back or even annual fee waiver. You can just check off your requirement and a list of credit cards will be located for your consideration. Below is what I mean.
I think you can find the best credit cards here. Get a Citibank credit card or a Capital One or any one from reputable card issuers here on the site. These are the cards and companies that come highly recommended by top businesses and credit review organizations.

Friday, August 12, 2011

All Kinds of Batteries at Battery Mart

Here is a battery store in the United States that has all kinds of batteries for any gadget and equipment there is that needs a battery. Alright, maybe I'm exaggerating here but Battery Mart does carry a selection of 100,000 replacement batteries and accessories and that's no exaggeration.

Battery Mart is a battery store for top quality discount batteries, alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries and more. It's a family business and they have been in the battery business for 27 years and have shipped more than a million batteries to 8,885 cities in the US and Canada.

There are batteries for camcorders, digital cameras, cellphones, cordless phones, even golf carts, iPod, GPS, hearing aids, laptops, DVD players, power tools, as well as scooter and motorcycle batteries, etc. BatteryMart.com offers a wide selection of replacement motorcycle batteries for leading manufacturers of motorcycles including BMW, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and more. Own a Ducati superbike or a Norton Commando? They have replacement batteries for them too.

Whether it's batteries for your shaver or your children's train-set, you will find them at Battery Mart. The types of batteries they have include from AA, AAA, 9V, C and D batteries to Deep Cycle Marine to Gel Cell. Rechargeable batteries are also available so are Sealed Lead Acid for refill.

Battery Mart is an authorized reseller for Odyssey, Deltran, Energizer, Ultra Life and other national brands. Besides batteries, you can also find accessories including battery boxes, charges and testers are also available, so are booster cables, flashlights, jump starters, power inverters and solar charges.

As you can see, they do have a wide selection of replacement batteries and accessories and with 100,000 of them, searching for the part you need can be overwhelming but help is just a phone-call away. You can call them tollfree at 1-800-405-2121 (Monday through Friday, 8AM to 6PM Eastern Time). Their Customer Service and Technical Advisors will be happy to assist. Happy shopping!