Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Get your tickets from Ticket America

Want tickets for major events but don't know where to get them?

TicketAmerica is a licensed ticket broker that has the largest selection of top quality event tickets, at the most competitive prices available. TicketAmerica.com is where you can get tickets for the Superbowl, World Series Tickets, the Final Four, concerts, theatre shows, musicals, ballet and dance shows, awards ceremonies and more.

Did you know that at Fenway Park where the Red Sox play, the field boxes are the best seats in the house? According to Gary Ketchum, CEO of TicketAmerica.com and who travels extensively to attend various concerts, sports, and theatre events, the Red Sox dugout sits in front of sections 22-28. The visitors dugout sits in front of sections 61-68. These seats are the most expensive but if you want to see the color of the players eyes, then these seats are it.

Are you planning to attend a Chicago Cubs game anytime soon? At Wrigley Field, just about any seat is a good one according to Gary. Compared to many Major League ballparks, Wrigley Field is one of the smallest which makes it's upper deck section not so bad and prices for these seats are usually the cheapest, especially if you choose to sit in the far corners.

The next time you go to New York and want to watch the New York Knicks play at Madison Square Garden or in Los Angeles and want to catch an LA Lakers game at Staples Center, you know where to get tickets. Yeah, at TicketAmerica.com where they provide unparalleled 100% money back guarantee if Ticket America or its sales staff are at fault. They also have a 24-hour hotline for any and all customer service issues. TicketAmerica is all about entertainment!

Take your Craft to the next level

I normally would not do casino or gambling site reviews but with the advent of technology, gambling has also elevated to a whole new level so I thought why not share some gambling strategies that I found online. I know my colleagues at the office would appreciate this site.

GambleCraft is an online casino guide and is a leader in casino news and reviews for serious players on the Internet. This website teaches the basics for casino games like roulette, video poker, slots and many more. You can find online casino game tutorials, online casino reviews and software.

On this site, you will also find their pick of the absolute best online casinos found on the web today. The website not only lists the most credible casinos throughout their pages, each month they also rank the top 5 best online casinos based on player feedback, speed of payouts, customer service and new games introduced. This is useful information that gives players peace of mind knowing that they are playing at reliable online casinos.

GambleCraft aims to assist you in learning the proper online gambling strategies so you will have better odds of winning at online casinos at the same time have an excellent time gambling at the best online casino sites.

I found it at Jildor Shoes

Aren't these shoes a beauty? Now, these are shoes I would wear. These are Tory Burch shoes. Tory Burch makes everything, from clothes to shoes, handbags, jewellery, eyewear, the whole works but today, we shall just focus on the shoes - shoes that are to die for. LOL!
Where can we buy these beauties? Where else but at Jildor Shoes.

Jildor Shoes is an e-tailer, as well as a retailer of fine footwear for women. Having been in business for over sixty years, they have a reputation for selling exceptional quality footwear. Jildor Shoes takes pride in making your online shopping experience exciting and rewarding. Their professional staff is known for being extremely knowledgeable. Their policy of selling a great selection of women’s fashionable shoes while providing outstanding service and reliability has seen them grown from strength to strength. At Jildor Shoes, you will be spoilt for choice. The site is easy to navigate and shoes are listed by designer and in alphabetical order. Looking for shoes by Stuart Weitzman and Jeffrey Campbell shoes? You can find them all here at Jildor Shoes..

Malaysia celebrates 53 years of independence


Today, Malaysia celebrates her 53rd Independence Day or known as Merdeka Day locally.

Am watching on TV3 live telecast of the parade at Bukit Jalil stadium.

Happy Merdeka Day!

Monday, August 30, 2010

Pay Less Books Warehouse Sale

Avid readers in the Klang valley may be happy to know that there will be a book warehouse sale in town this weekend. Pay Less Books is having their warehouse sale from 3-5 Sep at the YMCA KL.

A colleague buys his books from Pay Less Books for the reason that they are priced lower than books at other bookstores, which accounts for their store name, I guess.
Here's a question for you. What do you do with all the books that you no longer want to keep? Just thrash them? Pass them to friends and family? Donate them to some center? Over in the US, there are avenues you could sell used books . They even pay for your shipping them the books. How cool is that!

Safe and thorough Rapid Detox

In a news article in the US, it states that Drug Overdose Now a Top Killer, about to overtake traffic fatalities, and in 16 states and counting, drugs now kill more people than auto accidents do. The 16 states are Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

There has been a dramatic change in how doctors these days prescribe opiates. Opiates contain opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain. In some counties, a big part of medication deaths involved people who got their drugs through legal prescriptions.

Rapid detox is a process that rids the body of the addiction. Rapid Detox only treats physical aspects of opiate drug addiction, not the psychological aspects. Patients still will need long term counseling by addiction rehab professionals or risk relapse due to psychological factors.

At the Las Vegas Rapid Detox Center, their program is safe and more thorough. They do 8 hours of detox while other centers do 1 hour of detox. They provide continuous one-on-one nursing care by their superb staff for 36 to 48 hours. No other clinic offers such intensive care. Financing can also be arranged.

Mount Sinabung volcano in Indonesia erupts after 400 years


Woke up this morning expecting the sky to be overcast due to the volcanic eruption which occurred at midnight last night but it wasn't so. Earlier today, there was another eruption at 6.30 a.m., sending plumes of smoke rising from the 2,460-metre Mount Sinabung volcano after the second eruption. Inactive since 1600, the volcano had been rumbling for several days.

Indonesia is on the so-called Pacific Rim of Fire, an arc of volcanoes and geological fault lines triggering frequent earthquakes around the Pacific Basin. The eruption triggered the highest red volcano alert.

About 21,000 people had been evacuated from largely farming areas. Many fled to Medan, 50 km (30 miles), Indonesia's third-largest city, northeast of the volcano. Officials said much of the movement was unnecessary.

"People have been evacuated from areas within a six km (four-mile) radius of the volcano," vulcanologist Surono said. "Beyond six km it is safe, but there has still been a lot of panic among people here who don't understand that."

He said it was impossible to know when the eruptions would stop, but it was unlikely volcanic dust would drift to neighbouring countries.

"Here, it is three millimetres (1/8 of an inch) thick on the leaves of plants," he said.

Source: The Star..Indonesian volcano erupts again, many evacuated\

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Matta Fair 3-5 Sep 2010 PWTC

The second Matta Fair for the year is back! Slated to be from Sep 3 -5, it will be held at the usual venue, Putra World Trade Center (PWTC).

Expect loads of offers from hundreds of exhibitors including airlines - Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, FireFly, etc. Holidaymakers will have a choice of a wide selection of holiday packages to choose from including cruise packages, honeymoon packages, diving packages, family group tours, Asia tour packages, Europe tour packages and more. Happy shopping!


Image source: mattafair.org.my

A Web Hosting Resource

As a follow-up to the earlier post on top web hosting sites, here's another great site on web hosting.

Webhostingfan.com provides industry news, latest trends, reviews of the best web hosting providers, etc., - everything you need to know about web hosting, e-commerce, data backup solutions, domains, Search Engine Optimization, and much more.

Want to know how to formulate a successful domain name to give your business that brand power or where to buy and sell domain names? You can find all you need to know here on this website. Learn more about Search Engine Optimization, Security, Shopping cart, Twitter, Word Press and others. All such information can be found on Webhostingfan.com. This site is truly an information resource. Check it out!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Walden University offers online programs

Are you having doubts of signing up for a university education because it would involve you leaving your home and/or family? Nowadays, joining a university program need not be done at a brick-and-mortar institution of higher learning. With university programs available online, earning a degree is a lot more possible and with less obstacles.

Walden University
is one such institution of higher learning that offers online certificate and degree programs in a wide selection of disciplines including Communication, Counseling and Social Services, Education, Information Systems and Technology, Nursing,
Psychology and more.

Education ensures a better future and signing up to further one's education is a step in the right direction. Online programs play a major role in enabling more people to improve on their academic qualifications. Want to know what's happening around the world in terms of education and higher learning? The Chronicle is a fantastic source of news and updates on everything related to the topic of education.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Pot racks add a distinctive finishing touch to any kitchen






In an earlier post, I recommended a site for spice racks. This time, let me share a site for pot racks. Potrackixchange.com is where you can find a wide selection of quality Enclume pot racks and related accessories.

Enclume racks (pronounced “Ahn-Kloom”) are made of hammered steel forged up to twice as thick and which is recognized as the standard in cookware rack finishes and construction. With such quality material and design, Enclume potracks are meant to last a lifetime and which will become a treasured heirloom to be passed on through generations.

A pot rack not only add a distinctive finishing touch to any kitchen, big or small, it helps organize your pots and pans in a convenient and easy to reach location. Pot racks reduce back stress from continuous stooping. A pot rack as elegant and as stylish as an Enclume pot rack would be just the ideal kitchen accessory to showcase your collection of fine cookware.

If you've been looking for a pot rack, Potrackixchange could have what you need. There's no better time to buy one at Potrackixchange as they're offering a good 15% discount on most of their pot racks.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Certification

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) created by Cisco Systems, Inc., is a certification program designed to improve the skills of professionals in home and small office networking. A certification as a CCNA has become one of the most sought-after network certifications. Such a certification can help you land a better job in networking or to increase the salary in your current job.

If you are looking to become certified as a CCNA, here is one website you'd want to have close at hand. CCNA.com is a free CCNA community resource where you can find information on CCNA to know more about it. There is also a CCNA Q&A that answers all the questions you may have.

The site also has information on CCNA training as well as CCNA boot camp which is conducted by Intense School which offers a Dual Certification CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) training & certification. You will also find on the site sample examination questions to give you an idea of past year questions which you can practise on.

Why choose Intense School? Every student is prepared for class by being given study material prior to the start of the training course along with assistance from expert Cisco instructors and mentors throughout the course. Through exercises using remotely accessed pods of genuine Cisco equipment and hands-on practice, students' skills are greatly increased. The CCNA site will help you on your path to CCNA certification.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Invest in Gold to preserve your wealth

With the uncertain economic conditions in the world today, including precious metals in our investment portfolio is a wise move. Silver production is on the decline and gold has been for centuries been a useful commodity. Its value increasing over time and now serves as a good hedge against inflation thus protecting wealth and preserving one's purchasing power.

Gold can be bought in the form of gold coin or gold ingot. If you are looking into buying gold, the United States Gold Bureau is where you can make your purchase. Their dedicated and professional staff will be able to advise you on the purchase of gold or other precious metals. There's no better time to buy gold than now.

A massive landslide

This video gives me goose-bumps. Those who have witnessed a landslide would identify with this. Take a look.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

What is Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease that affects the brain and spinal chord, i.e., the central nervous system. MS results when the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring that causes a broad spectrum of symptoms. Disease onset usually occurs in young adults and is more common in females. The cause remains unknown though theories include genetics or infections. Todate, there is no known cure. Treatments attempt to return function after an attack, prevent new attacks, and prevent disability. Life expectancy of patients is nearly the same as that of the unaffected population.

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms include loss of sensitivity or tingling, pricking or numbness, muscle weakness, fatigue, difficulties with coordination and balance, difficulties with speech and swallowing, depression, pain and others. MS patients are advised to keep their fitness level up by exercising daily. Aerobics, tai chi, easy weight lifting, swimming, jogging and cycling are some of the exercise that are recommended.

For more Multiple Sclerosis news, diet and exercise, AllAboutMS.com is an informative site for reference. It has articles and updates on the progress on treatment and everything else related to Multiple Sclerosis.

Kitchen Spice Racks keep spices organized and reachable

Have you ever come across something nice and functional in magazines or on tv and wondered where you could get that item? Take spice racks, for instance. I've seen some really gorgeous-looking spice racks which I haven't seen in any of our home department stores. Our stores here have very limited choices which leave us with no option but to scout for them online. If you've been looking for a spice rack, either for yourself or as a gift, here's a site for you.
SpiceRackSource.com has a wide selection of kitchen spice racks of every size, finish, style, and material. You can find Countertop spice racks, Wall spice racks (Wall-mount spice racks), In-drawer spice racks, and spice rack accessories as well as salt & pepper shakers.

When you shop with SpiceRackSource, you're assured that you're buying the best quality spice racks, you have a huge selection to choose from, best price protection and expert customer service. Shipping is quick and free for all orders on spice racks.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

T-shirt with a message

I saw this t-shirt print on a Nuffnang ad and it made me smile. I think this is a real concern as more and more people use text to communicate and the short-forms and short-cuts have slowly but surely crept into our regular written communication. And we wonder why our English standard is not improving? Is it just us in this part of the world or is it universal? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Friday Frolics - Are You Easily Disgusted

Aah, here's an interesting Friday Frolics personality quiz that is somewhat thought-provoking in that it puts forth some situations you would probably never experience in your life. Check it out and see whether you are easily disgusted..

Happy Friday!



HappySurfer is Disgusted Sometimes



You have a fairly thick skin. Something has to be truly revolting before it grosses you out.

You probably weren't always this way, but you've learned how to toughen up. Good for you!



It's fine to be disgusted by totally disgusting stuff. And you know better than to gross anyone out yourself.

Given enough time, you can get used to the most nauseating of situations. You can develop an iron stomach.

Telekom Malaysia's UniFi - high speed broadband service

I was at the mall about a month ago and came across a new Internet service promotion. Telekom Malaysia (TM) was promoting their new high speed broadband service, UniFi. After much explanation by the sales personnel, I was convinced enough that this one would be better than Streamyx, so I signed up for it. Because it was being on promotion, there is no fee for equipment and installation. I'm now using the new service and do see the difference in the speed.

For more info, here is the UniFi website. Let me just provide the gist of it here.

The package is termed VIP -- V for Video or Internet Protocol television (HyppTV), I for High Speed Internet, and P for Phone (Voice Service). Basically, the package provides these three services.

There are three packages, VIP5, VIP10 and VIP20. The numbers after VIP indicate the download speeds, i.e., 5Mbps, 10Mbps and 20Mbps respectively and download volume at 60GB, 90GB and 120GB. Naturally, each package is at a different rate - VIP5 at RM149/month, the VIP10 at RM199/month and the VIP20 at RM239/month.

Right now, all packages have access to 24 basic tv channels though VIP20 subscribers will have access to prime tv channels later on.

Phonecalls are free to all TM fixed lines nationwide and flat rate of 10sen/minute applies to all mobiles and other fixed line numbers.

I signed up for the VIP5 package which more than meets my need especially the download speed of 5Mbps vs that of Streamyx's which is just 1Mbps. A download volume of 60GB is more than enough for me even if I were to download movies. I've yet to cancel the Streamyx line but will do so this weekend. Will also be cancelling the telephone line as UniFi provides a new line/number. Being one of its earliest subscribers, I get a choice of a number I want.

As for the tv, I think I'll just stick with Astro for now. But for those without Astro, the UniFi HyppTV could provide an enhanced tv-watching experience. I believe in time to come, UniFi's HyppTV could give Astro a run for their money. Its reception is not hampered by bad weather the system being on fibre optics, unlike Astro's satellite tv. Besides, with a combo of tv and Internet (and phone), subscribers pay less through UniFi versus having to pay separately for ISP and Astro's tv access. And the phone, of course.

So, if you've not been getting good Streamyx service, or thinking about subscribing to Astro, there's now an alternative. You may want to take a look at what UniFi has to offer.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Things that Smart People do..

Isn't the Internet amazing? You not only get info from it, you get reminders to smile or think silly once in a while. Here's a list I'm sure you've read earlier but is still a good read. Enjoy..

1. Why do supermarkets make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

2. Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.

3. Why do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.

4.Why do we leave cars worth thousands of rands in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage.


EVER WONDER ...

5. Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?

6. Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

7. Why don't you ever see the headline 'Psychic Wins Lottery'?

8. Why is 'abbreviated' such a long word?

9. Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'?

10. Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavouring, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

11. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

12. Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

13. Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

14. Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?

15. Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?

16. You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don't they make the whole plane out of that stuff?!

17. Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

18. Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?

19. If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?


Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle)...in other words, send it to everyone. We all need to smile every once in a while.

Discount coupons and vouchers

McDonald's is one fastfood company that is doing a good job of promoting their products. Just the other day, I found their new flyer in my morning papers. They are promoting their Double GCB this time around. Not sure what the "G" stand for but the "CB" is for Chicken Burger. The flyer also carries coupons for a set of free 20-pc Chicken McNuggets with a conditional purchase, of course. Still, it's a good offer considering..

Anyway, the point is, retailers here need to increase promotion of their business/products. I'm thinking in terms of issuing discount coupons to attract shoppers, something like the sears coupons they give away in the US. Right. We need Carrefour coupons, Tesco coupons, IKEA coupons, etc., etc. I wish?

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Dallas Cowboys America's Team And That Will Never Change

Posted by Virgil Burks

Through the years, many teams have tried to copy the Dallas Cowboy's success and grab the title America's Team, but it still resides in Dallas. The Dallas Cowboys has had great stars throughout the years, which has been part of their mystique. With names like Roger Staubach, Tony Dorsett, Drew Pearson, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith leading the way the Dallas Cowboys continue to be America's Team. Even when we fast-forward to 2010 names like Tony Romo, Roy Williams, and Dez Bryant are defining the next century of the Dallas Cowboys.

Just as legendary as the players have been, so have the coaches as well. Tom Landry and Jimmy Johnson both have won Super Bowls and help keep the Dallas Cowboys America's Team. Now the Cowboys have one of the newest and biggest stadiums around and continue to break new ground as America's Team. Watching them on satalite TV is just as much fun now as it was years ago. The Dallas Cowboys have been a part of many people's lives and that will not change anytime soon. Owner Jerry Jones loves the Dallas Cowboys and does whatever it takes to bring a winner to the field. You have to love an owner like that who wants to win so badly. It looks like America's Team will be around for a very long time no matter how others would hope for their demise.

Order Fulfillment can be outsourced to streamline your operation

Many companies are conducting their business differently these days. There's outsourcing involved in some companies. Order fulfillment has become a separate industry all by itself. In order to maintain a streamlined operation, companies are willing to out-source certain functions of their operations to a third party. Order & product fulfillment is one operation that is sometimes out-sourced.

AMS Fulfillment is a leading third-party fulfillment services company. In fact, they are a major full-service fulfillment provider with unique expertise in fulfillment and distribution services. The service solutions AMS offers include for both retail and consumer programs, including Fulfillment and Distribution, Large Scale Assembly, Order & Inventory Management, Logistics and Returns Processing services. AMS also provides DVD/CD replication and associated printing services.

AMS does not view their relationship with their clients as client/vendor relationship. They take a true partnership approach and make every effort to exceed the client's expectations. Their employees are a team of fulfillment experts with many years experience. AMS Fulfillment is a fulfillment services company that takes care of not only your inventory, it also has your budget in mind.

Manchester United beats Newcastle 3-0

A great start to a new season. Manchester United began its bid for a record-breaking 19th English league title by cruising to a 3-0 victory over promoted Newcastle on Monday. Goals were scored by Berbatov, Fletcher and Giggs.

In the Charity/Community Shield match over a week ago, Manchester United went in as outsiders but beat Chelsea by a 3-1 scoreline.

MasterCard Cardholders in Malaysia spent US$74.2mil during the first weekend of MMSC

The Star today reported that MasterCard cardholders from Malaysia and overseas spent a total of US$74.2mil during the first weekend of the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2010 (MMSC), which was from July 30 to Aug 1, 2010.

In a statement, MasterCard Worldwide said this was an increase of 37% as compared to US$54.1mill spent last year during the first weekend of MMSC 2009, which was from July 4 to July 6, 2009.

It said the total number of transactions made by both Malaysian and overseas cardholders saw a 9% increase from last year, totalling 956,550.


Could one of the reasons be the timing this year of the Hari Raya next month? The Malaysian Mega Sale Carnival this year is perfectly timed for shopping in preparation of the festivities. This annual carnival is from July 24 right through Sep 15 this year.

Image source: TourismMalaysia

Monday, August 16, 2010

Dallas Homes for Sale

I hear everything is big in the U.S.. I'm talking about portions, food portions. Space is plentiful in the U.S. too, so houses there are big, and true enough the photos that a colleague in Dallas sent me of his home are evidence enough. He has a sprawling estate. The built-up area itself is extensive and his yard is even more extensive. He's a jacuzzi fan so he has one fitted in his yard. Barbecues are big in the U.S., so he has a bbq pit and area to hold his parties. His garden is full of blooming plants because his missus is passionate about flowers and planting. There are a few other features in his yard including a children's playground of swings and pool and so forth.

If one is looking for a home in the Dallas area, he recommends seeking the help of a professional who usually has an extensive listing of Dallas homes for sale.

We all know that purchasing real estate can be a time-consuming and stressful activity. A Dallas real estate company can reduce a lot of that inconvenience and stress. The catalogue of their thousands of homes for sale will enable you to at least shortlist the homes that closely match what you're looking for - in relation to the location, design, amenities and price at least.

USARealtyServices.com is one real estate company with thousands of Dallas homes for sale at an extensive range of designs and price range. Some major cities USA Reality Services offers real estate include Plano, Lewisville, Dallas, Richardson and Houston. For homebuyers who prefer the slower pace of country lifestyle and atmosphere they also have homes for sale in cities such as Grapevine, Little Elm, Castle Hills, and Frisco, where you can experience more relaxed and slower lifestyles, living in and amongst some of the most beautiful houses and city streets in the U.S.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Glass tiles for my bathroom

Looking for new tiles to spruce up your bathroom or kitchen? Nowadays, glass tiles are gaining in popularity over ceramic tiles. Why not visit GlassTileStore.com for their wide selection of glass tiles? Their glass tile collection features gorgeous tiles for bathroom wall, kitchen backsplash, and swimming pool that are of high quality and affordable.

Glass bathroom tiles are not only great looking, they are durable and are not liquid-breachable and as such are ideal for places that get wet often including the kitchen backsplash, the bathroom, needless to say, the swimming pool. Glass tiles are easy to maintain. Cleaning them just requires a wet cloth. The colors remain as fresh as ever due to the paintwork being done on the underside.

Glasstilestore.com also has a wide selection of other tiles, including marble mosaics, metal tiles, pearl shell times, subway tiles and many others.

Why should you shop with GlassTileStore? For one thing, they have wide choices of quality tiles. They guarantee the best prices, and to add to your savings, they provide free shipping on every order. Check out their Clearance sale for great discounts or get coupons on your purchase. You can also call them, toll-free.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Diamond engagement rings

Buying jewellery especially diamond jewellery requires some care and thought, more so if it's for a special occasion as important as an engagement or a wedding. These days, diamond jewellery can be bought online, and as consumers see the convenience of online shopping, shopping online for something as meaningful as a diamond ring has caught on. Also, the wide selection available online and the time one can take browsing the goods on the website enhances the shopping experience.
DiamondGeezer.com, an ISO9001-certified company, has been in the business of diamonds and diamond jewellery for 38 years. DiamondGeezer.com offers a huge selection of diamond rings, engagement rings, wedding rings, diamond earrings, necklaces, pendants, and other types of diamond jewellery. They also sell loose diamonds. All their diamonds are conflict-free and are of the highest quality.

DiamondGeezer.com has also been known for their excellent staff service. They provide personalised services from helping you design your own ring in their cutting-edge workshop in consultation with a diamond expert, or have your ring designed for you or they can even provide in-depth knowledge on each diamond. Their award-winning website provides a unique shopping experience. It allows you to zoom in as well as rotate each diamond ring for closer examination and appreciation of the outstanding quality and exquisite beauty of each diamond ring, whose solitaire diamond or diamonds could be mounted on either platinum, palladium, 18-carat yellow gold or white gold.

Diamonds. Which shape is for you?

Bedroom makeover with Donna Karan Home products

Buying designer labels does have its benefits. Price aside, designer goods are of high quality in texture, exquisitely-designed and crafted, aesthetically-pleasing to the eyes and they are durable. In other words, all things considered, the price we pay for designer labels is unquestionably justified.

Looking for nice bedding and bathroom accessories? Check out DonnaKaranHome.com. DonnaKaranHome.com is committed to providing their customers with the finest in luxury bedding, bath accessories and window treatment products.

Donna Karan's philosophy has always been about creating a lifestyle environment. What she aims for is to have products that can go from one room to the next, for example, a throw for the bed that can be wrapped around your shoulders on a cool night, or pillows that go from the bedroom and transform a living space when used on the floor as extra seating. Her collections are inspired by her travels and defined by luxe. What sets Donna Karan's creations apart are the couture details of hand embroidery, silks, velvets and textured cottons.

So, you want an instant makeover for your bedroom or guestrooms? Let Donna Karan Home bedding create an instant makeover for you. Happy Shopping!

While you're at it, you may want to check out their bath accessories which have the capacity to transform your bathroom into a place where function meets style.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Bulletin Boards don't go out of style

No matter how advanced technology has taken us, one item that will never go out of style or be replaced is the bulletin board.

Unlike gadgets, bulletin boards do not shut down nor break down. They require practically no maintenance nor service. Simple in form they may be, bulletin boards serve their purpose well, being located in strategic places holding up notices and bulletins for information and fan-out purposes.

Schools are among the biggest users of bulletin boards. School bulletin boards are essential mass communication tools of the school system and can be found at different places within the school. Companies and homes are also beneficiaries of this communication product.

BulletinBoardCompany.com is a company that markets a huge selection of bulletin boards of every size, finish, style, and material. Bulletin board accessories are also available. You know you'll be getting the best price from BulletinBoardCompany because of their low price protection policy. In addition, you can realize more savings because they provide free shipping on all bulletin boards.

Friday Frolics - The Ice-cream Cone Test

Do you love ice-cream? Who doesn't! Oh dear! My choice of ice-cream cone says I'm a Rebel. And I hope it's with a cause. LOL! Your turn..



You Are a Rebel



You're a wild child, and you aren't about to slow down anytime soon.

You're the type of person who will do something just to say that you did it!



You don't worry too much about getting caught - you're having too much fun breaking the rules.

While you may not be involved in illegal activities, you do like breaking social norms.


       

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Beauty and Hair schools


"Give me a fish, you feed me for a day. Teach me how to fish, you feed me for live." Some wise Chinese sage said that, I think.

It is often believed that if one has a skill, one is set for life or rather a better chance at a better life. A colleague of mine is wise enough to pick up a few certifications. She's a certified private secretary, knows how to tailor clothes (and she does tailoring for colleagues), and she's even graduated from a hairdressing school. One talented lady, she is.

Hairdressing is a good trade. In fact, it is a great trade, one that can allow one to be his or her own boss. If you are in the US in the Wichita area, and are considering going into training to become a hairstylist, you might want to check out the Regency Beauty Institute where they have one of the best if not the best hair schools in Wichita.

Available in 19 different states in the U.S., The Regency facilities are fully-equipped and fabulously—designed to mirror upscale salons. Their program is comprehensive so you'll learn everything you need to learn about the beauty business. They offer full-time as well as part-time classes. The school even helps students with placements, so there's no telling where your career in beauty can take you. Indeed, The Regency is one Cosmetology school with a difference.

Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is back!

Yesterday was the start of Ramadhan, the month of fasting for Muslim folks around the world. This month this year, a number of events are also happening here in Malaysia. For shoppers, it's the return of the annual Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival.

This hugely popular Mega Sale event this year starts from 24 July to 16 September signifying a six-week long shopping window of great bargains and discounts. This year, it's timely too for Muslim folks celebrating Hari Raya where it's customary to have new clothes, new curtains, new coat of paint for the house, etc.

Starting Aug 10 for the next fifteen days, Buddhists/Taoists of Chinese descent celebrate what is known as the Month of the Hungry Ghosts or what is commonly-referred to as Por Thor where it is believed that the gates of Hades opens to let out spirits. This is the period once a year that these spirits are free to roam the earth, sort of like a spirit vacation. This is the time of year in which you see tents being set up for singing performances by scantily-dressed female singers. However, this year, we'll get to see Chinese opera instead as the organizers have been encouraged to have more 'decent' shows citing that the Emperor of Hades did not request for performances with scantily-clad performers.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to doing some shopping myself and plan to hit some sneaker stores for a good pair of running shoes. Happy shopping y'all..


Image source: Tourismmalaysia

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Teaching my granddaughter how to cook

Guest post written by Grace Miller

One of the things that I promised my granddaughter is that I would teach her how to cook a few basic dishes before she has to fend for herself at college. Until this summer she didn’t know how to do much besides heat up frozen chicken in the oven or fix maracaroni and cheese.

However, my daughter always hated cooking so she never bothered to teach her kids how. I think my granddaughter is picking up on it well. So far I’ve taught her how to make pizza with simple dough made from scratch, fajitas and herb grilled chicken. These seem like pretty basic ones that she can pull off in a cramped dorm kitchen.

As a result, we’ve also spent a lot of quality time and had some great conversations. But at first we were having some problems because over the noise of kneading dough and sizzling vegetables I couldn’t hear her side of the conversation. She suggested that I look up miracle ear cost and get some hearing aids. I did both and noticed a huge difference, with less in the way of me enjoying time with my granddaughter before she heads off to college.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

United States Gold Bureau is where you can Buy Gold Coins and Gold Ingots

There's so much hype about gold and the acquisition of it to protect wealth and the purchasing power that you are convinced that an investment in gold is the right way to go? And rightfully so.

Gold and silver are precious metals much sought after from centuries ago and even more so in these uncertain times and the devaluing dollar. Wondering where you can buy gold coins and gold ingots? Well, wonder no more.

The United States Gold Bureau is one gold authority where you have access to the best professionals who are ever ready to help you with your precious metal investment. These days, retirement portfolios would do well to also include gold and/or silver as part of the investment portfolio to protect one's wealth and subsequently purchasing power.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Work from home opportunities













If you are planning to Work from Home and are looking for home based business opportunities or information on getting started, here's a site for you.

HomeBusinessBug.com is a website that caters to entrepreneurs looking for home based business opportunities. A wide variety of home based and work from home industries are available on the site.

Their Home Based Business Directory lists home businesses and work-from-home for sale opportunities by alphabetical order. You'll be surprised to note that there are many businesses available at very low start-up cost. If you need more information, you can request business info direct from the companies.

Home Business Bug offers FREE advertisement to business owners who have a work from home or home based business opportunity. If you have a home based business or work from home opportunity, you can have it listed or advertise with HomeBusinessBug for free.

HomeBusinessBug's goal is to become a comprehensive directory where individuals can find legit home business concepts. They are also building a resource center with a wide range of Work from Home Articles and news to keep entrepreneurs updated and informed. Here's an example of the kind of articles available: What is the difference between a licensee, distributorship, and a franchisee?" to help people understand basic home based business concepts.

Do bookmark this site. It may come in handy.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Gay travel hotspots

Are you looking for gay hotspot holiday destinations for some vacation time? Here's a site you'd want to check out.

Gaytravelbuddy.com has information on the ins and outs of a number of cities in the United States, and the list is growing. You can get information on airports, taxi services, transportation, (even parking do's and don'ts), gay-friendly hotels, shopping, city's attractions, restaurants and coffee shops, friendly gay bars to hang out for drinks and lots more.

What you read here are real-life experiences so you can get invaluable tips and useful information to enhance your vacation experience.

Almost everyone who visits the US either visits the Las Vegas area on the west coast and New York City on the east. The information on Gaytravelbuddy.com will come in handy to help you make reservations at the right places to stay, eat, visit or basically hang out. Believe me, it pays to be well-informed and well-prepared to ensure a super, hassle-free well-deserved vacation.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

TV Progamming packages

Looking up at all the satellite dishes atop the roofs yesterday brought to mind our discussion over lunch the other day. Almost everyone had something to say about the current Hongkong TVB drama series on Channel 311, Wah Lai Toi channel.

This Cantonese channel with programs primarily from Hongkong's TVB on Astro is among the DIRECTV packages we all subscribe to, so that was quite an animated exchange. My current favorite is the contemporary drama at 9pm, Off Pedder. It tells of the goings-on inside a magazine-publishing company located on Pedder Street in Hongkong - the office politics, the wheeling and dealings, the personal conflicts, and so forth.

However, all of us agreed that we need more, maybe at least another company to provide competition for Astro as well as providing subscribers with more choices of dish packages and at better pricing.

Besides direct tv, cable tv may be an additional option. Cable packages are comparable if not better than directv packages. The choices on cable packages are just as good from what I saw online.

Image source: Astro

Friday, August 6, 2010

Coffee mug with a difference

Good heavens! Is this a camera lens? Not really. It's a coffee mug impersonating a camera lens rather.

This lens, err, mug, features a rubber grip focus, zoom rings, a working auto-focus switch and a cap for easy hot beverage transport. Cool, eh? Kinda reminds you of the aquarium converted from a tv monitor.

Source

EZ Removals - Peace of mind over cost

I was just on the phone with a friend who moved house over the weekend. She (and her husband) hired a van service for the job, commonly known as a man and van service. Though hiring such a service may be a cheaper option, a professional removal company would have done a better job, they realized.

For starters, they had to do the packing themselves with boxes they managed to obtain (with much difficulty) from various sources. Then the van arrived late putting the move-in time off-balance. Handling was not as professional. They are now worried about breakage of their precious porcelain and crystal pieces as not all boxes have been unpacked. Insurance is not included in the moving by the service. These and a few other grouses are providing a good lesson learned for them as well as for me with regard to the need to hire a professional removal company for that peace of mind.

EZ removals, or rather The House Removals Company, is one company I've bookmarked to contact for a future relocation. Though they are located in the UK, they have international offices all over. On their simple request form for a removal quote, up to 6 removal quotes will be provided to link you up to the 6 companies near you that match your moving requirements. This makes searching for a removal company so much more convenient and time-saving. EZ removals also help you save cost by putting you in touch with a moving box company that provides you packing material at a reduced rate.

No matter whether you're in the UK or anywhere else in the world, EZ removals has a database of hundreds of professional commercial removal companies to help you with your moving. So whether you're looking to move your office, your home, or your warehouse, they can help you get quotes from specialist movers. You get what you pay for but you can only be sure of what you are getting if you hire a professional.

For more information about the company and what it offers, check out EZ removals. You will also find a lot of good information on moving, packing, customs, insurance and others to provide better understanding about removals.

Friday Frolics - The Bath Tub Test

Not many people have the luxury of soaking away their troubles in a bath-tub at the end of the day. If you are among the lucky ones, good for you!

Did you know that how you enjoy your bath does tell on your personality? Don't believe? Take the quiz and find out..



Happysurfer is Down to Earth



You tend to have a realistic view. You don't get caught up in flights of fancy.



You have an easygoing and calm attitude. People can count on you to take life in stride.



You are peaceful and pretty zen like. You live in the moment.



You are a very together person. It's hard to phase you.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

No longer frumpy Medical Scrubs

Medical scrubs and medical uniforms needn't have to look boring and frumpy. Blue Sky Scrubs makes the finest and most fashionable medical apparel including nursing scrubs, medical scrubs, hospital uniforms and scrub hats.

Ceil blue was the only color available when they first started out but now their medical scrubs come in a variety of 15 solid colors - from khaki scrubs to black scrubs, and the classical surgical green scrubs, pink, chocolate, lilac, and navy scrubs, to name just a few. Plus, medical scrub tops for ladies now come tapered giving that better-looking slim and feminine look. Scrub bottoms come with two back-pockets.

Blue Sky Scrubs has changed the way women look in the operating room with their innovative scrub cap designs and unique fabric selections.

The hottest accessory on the market today is their patented Pony scrub hat. This unique design features a special ribbon-tied pouch in the back designed to accommodate ponytails of any length. The also patented Pixie scrub hat is popular with people with short hair. The bouffant or Poppy scrub hat is another in their scrub hats collection. No matter which scrub hat you select, you can be sure that these scrub hats are made from the highest quality cotton fabrics and they are offered in 700 fabric choices.

Blue Sky Scrubs are only available online on their website, http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/. Shipping is free for order above $155 and in continental US.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Musicianspage.com

If you are looking to buy a musical instrument or a musical product, you are at the right place.

Musicianspage.com is The Marketplace with a wide selection of musical instruments, accessories, books, videos, etc. Their wide selection of musical instruments provides an avenue for customers to compare musical instruments to arrive at a suitable buy. You can find accordions and bagpipes to cellos to guitars to harps to pianos and lots more - all nicely displayed and described. A search is easy as all instruments and products are listed in alphabetical order.

You can further refine your search by looking through the Brand category of which there are many brands to choose from. Navigation is easy here too as the brands are also listed in alphabetical order. Their Budget category allows customers to find a musical item that fits his budget. Items range from a mere under $10 to over $2000. There is a sale going on now and with great discounts offered. Check out the site. You'd be pleasantly surprised!

Blue Skies over Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur hasn't had such beautiful weather for a while now so it was a welcome sight this morning to see distinct white lacy clouds against the bluest of skies. I managed to capture some of that cirrus clouds before they spread out and dissipate into the atmosphere.

Hope your day will be as lovely and as carefree..

Monday, August 2, 2010

Travel.com.au offers Cheap Flights

Planning a holiday? Here's a travel site you don't want to miss.

Travel.com.au
is a public-listed travel company based in Australia, that has been providing travellers with great service and even greater domestic and international cheap flights for more than 10 years. You can also book cheap hotels, hire a car, book cruises and buy holiday insurance - practically a one-stop travel shop!

Cheap flights
mean more savings so do check out their sale fares to many parts of the world including cheap business class flights. There is currently a fare sale with fare slashes on many airlines including Qantas, Singapore Airlines and more. In fact, there are hundreds of Special Deals available. This clean and easy-to-navigate travel site is a must to check out for their super deals, the convenience of vacation-planning and helpful customer service.

Golf course signs can help you Improve your Game

The other day, driving along the highway heading to Kota Damansara, we (a friend and I) were looking out for the signage for DUKE exit. It was nowhere to be found until very close to the exit itself. We had to quickly signal our turning left when we spotted it just in time. If we had missed that exit, we would have to go very much further in order to turn back.
This is just a clear example of how important signages are for people in need. Even in sports, like golf, signage plays a big part and to a certain extent, it can make or break your game. Golf is a game that's played out in a field. Rules of the game and proper golf course signs enable the game to be played correctly and with much enjoyment. A signage as simple as a "Bag Drop" can ensure orderliness and a hassle-free after-game experience.

Golf course signages are not easily available but if you are looking for golf course signs, Golfcoursesignshop.com is where you can find high quality golf course signages and accessories. Here's an ultimate source for all things golf course signs. There are golf course signs in every size, finish, style, and material. They provide low price protection, expert customer service, quick turnaround for custom jobs, and more.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Dave's New York for Jeans, Work clothing and More..

We all know how expensive branded products can be but then again, branded products come not only with a designer label, they are always well-cut and durable. Take jeans, for instance, they last for years and years and still look great after all those years of wear and tear.

If you are looking to buy some jeans. here's a site you'd want to check out. Dave's New York is an online clothes retailer that has been in the business for 45 years carrying renowned brands like Levi's, Lee, Wrangler, Fruit of the loom, Carhartt, Timberland Pro and many others. Dave's New York has been the best source for Jeans, Work Clothing, Military Style Clothing, and Outerwear.
Their Carhartt B11 Washed Canvas Work Pants are going for a discount price of $34.99, a 20% saving, while their Levi's 514 Slim Straight Jeans are at a 31% cheaper at $32.99! They are available in all sizes and come in a variety of colors. Looking for boxer shorts? Their Hanes Color Boxer Briefs Underwear are designed with Preshrunk Cotton for a great fit. These color underwear come in a pack of two and are priced at just $8 and come in four sizes. There's no better value for money than at Dave's New York. You can shop online or visit their store at 581 Avenue of the Americas, between 16th and 17th Streets.