The place to shop for lightings is at Balestier Road, that is, if you live in Singapore long enough, you will be familiar with the scene at this specialty row.  These shops import lightings from all over the world.  The cheaper models probably come from Taiwan and other sources from the nearby Asian Pacific region.

But interior designers order direct from the US, UK and Europe by the container loads for major development projects.  The lightings selected for “showflats” are quite impressive.  I have seen some like those from Hinkley Lighting.

Wishing you “A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year”! 
Happy Holidays.

I was just doing some research on the history of Mizuno golf and was very surprised to discover the rich history in the making of the golf club.  Very good video clips are available on Youtube showing the making of golf clubs and the high quality controls at the Mizuno factories. 

Mizuno made history.  The first Japanese-made golf clubs were put on sale was in 1933.  Mizuno first started selling sporting goods 100 years back in history. Wow!

Can’t find “lorry covers” on the web?  Try searching for “tonneau covers”. 
Tonneau is from a French word and is pronounced as “ta’ -no”.  It is commonly used to describe a bed cover for a pickup truck.  To get a bead which kind of tonneau cover is appropriate, check it out with the manufacturers online. 

Current users are mostly professional Landscapers, Movers and Construction companies.  They install tonneau covers on their trucks to shield their equipment from the elements of the weather and for extra protection against theft. 

Occasionally, when you shop online, offers like free shipping is a bonus for an international purchase.  If the price is right, why not?  Especially for heavy weights like fitness equipment, the savings could be substantial.  But read carefully, some offers are only valid within a country.  Online catalogs, product reviews, price comparison offers a whole new way to shop.  You don’t need to limit your choice to an outdated machine.  You will be spoilt for choice.

What is HDMI ?  Not an inkling. I do not know what is it until I watched this video.

HDMI Digital Video Home Theater Connections 

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the latest and greatest digital audio/video cable connection and can give you great HDTV resolution. Besides HDTVs, HDMI is being included in a variety of devices these days, including DVD players, cable and satellite set-top boxes, Media Center Edition PCs, and the Sony PlayStation 3 gaming console.

What’s so great about HDMI? It’s all-digital, high-bandwidth, supports all variants of HDTV and carry up to eight channels of digital audio.  HDMI is also fully backward compatible with DVI.

HDMI cables don’t have to be super-expensive. In fact, certified HDMI cables can be relatively cheap, and there are many good online sources.

If you’re shopping for a new TV, a new receiver, or a new DVD player, or choosing an HDTV set-top box or satellite receiver, go with HDMI if you can. HDMI can provide the highest quality video signal and throws your multichannel surround sound audio in on the same cable. You really can’t go wrong here.

Source:  Home Theater For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Here in Singapore, our private and government hospitals are equipped with the state-of –art medical facilities to provide best medical care.  Besides scientific equipment, as I have noticed, all wards are equipped with adjustable beds.  This type of beds are even installed at home by people who needed them to alleviate their back problems, others for the comfort and the massage functions. 

Not surprisingly, since there is a rising demand, it is visible that more and more designers are also bringing this type of adjustable equipment such as sofas, sofa beds and recliners into homes.  In grand style.

We gave up our apartment in the South Western part of Singapore where we got very comfortable with the sights and familiar faces in the neighborhood.  The facilities were almost at our doorstep. The market, the hawker center, the Community Club, coffee shops and schools.  We could see the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) track beyond the block next to ours. Out of our balcony, a beautiful view of greenery next to the canal beside the MRT.  Real estate prices were at rock bottom back then in 2005.

Our apartment block was almost 30 years old when the government slated it for major upgrading, and transformed it into a condominium style apartment.  Naturally the value appreciated and the expected demand created an opportunity for us to sell the unit and buy private housing.  It was a very difficult decision, especially when we wished for nothing less. 

It was scary to face all the hassle and uncertainty.  My husband and daughter were reluctant to give in.  Our budget was very tight, but we were lucky to get an experienced and caring real estate agent to handle the selling smoothly and another agent to process the purchase at the same time.  We held our breath.

Today, we are living further West, enjoying additional facilities, in a 10 year old condominium.  There is a swimming pool, the gym and a lush garden.  I can still see the MRT in the horizon.  We moved out of our comfort zone, and found another.

Hi, here is a list of Beads and Crystals Suppliers in Singapore.  This is a free listing to help all Beaded Jewelry Making enthusiasts get started on their new hobby.  Just buy what you really need, otherwise, you will end up with heaps in cold storage. 

It’s beads galore!  There are beads, gemstones, findings (metal parts) and crystals that come in different shapes, sizes and quality.  The best crystals are Swarovski Crystals from Austria.  Swarovski crystals are precision-cut and have an incredible brilliance that enhances your design.  Happy Beading!

When I first started my Beading Hobby, my beads go run wild all over the place. Quite often when I run into a spill, I had to go on all fours and scan the floor for my precious beads. They ran under the piano, under the furniture but never at my feet. Looking for them gives me a headache, luckily not migraine.

I started to solve the problem by working on a piece of felt cloth, a bead board and even placed a carpet beneath my work area. Just to make sure I can catch them when they fall. I mean the beads of course.