IA3D Studio ©

Natural Rainforest Products

2010-06-16T09:44:00.000+08:00

HOT Selling Items for Sale!

Natural Rainforest Products.

Check out more photos at
http://bit.ly/bBAweq

Conceptual Spa Offices - Interior Design (entire package)

2010-05-29T07:42:00.003+08:00

"Work Completed"
Spa Offices
Location : Oslo, Norway.

Date : April - May 2010

Drop us an email today for any design enquiries !

Some Rights Reserved ©

Construction works not due, until year end.
Between 2010 - 2011

Studio Apartment - Interior Design & Build

2010-05-26T15:36:00.004+08:00

"Work in Progress"
Studio Apartment
Location : Sdyney, Australia.

Date : April - June 2010

Drop us an email today for any design enquiries !
Some Rights Reserved ©

Suite Residential Interior Design - floor plan

2010-04-10T11:41:00.009+08:00

"Work Completed"
Floor Plan Design Residential Suite
Location : Wales, England.

Date : April 2010

*Some Rights Reserved ©

LCD Monitor arms

2009-12-01T18:08:00.005+08:00

Selling off this LCD monitor arm. (does not include LCD monitor or any wiring)

- New Sets, unused.
- 5 units only.
- Suitable for LCD monitor size : 10" - 23"
- VESA standard 75/ 100
- Single arm wall mount

RM 110.00 per set only.
A total of 5 sets.

Renovation Procedures for Shah Alam city.

2009-04-16T08:29:00.002+08:00

Renovation Procedures for Shah Alam city.

Please click on this link to proceed to the page with all the stated information.
For further details. Please get in touch with your local authority ~ MBSA.

What is a trade mark?

2008-09-02T11:02:00.000+08:00

Do you ever that your new established company needs patenting or be trademark?

What are these?
Do we need them?

Should we use them?

READ HERE

Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs

2008-09-02T10:58:00.003+08:00

Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs

SME/ SMI list.

Try finding companies who are still valid and operational in the market.
Checking their company background and so fort on in the Malaysian region.

A rough guideline to this information.

http://padu.kpdnhep.gov.my/pks_semak_online/pkslist.php

Branding relationship between two fields

2008-08-24T21:42:00.002+08:00

Branding relationship between hospitality and retail design

New Age of Hospitality & Retail Design?

Starbucks to Open in Dutch Train Stations

2008-08-24T21:16:00.000+08:00

[Copied Article]

Starbucks to Open in Dutch Train Stations

Deal furthers retailer’s international expansion plans

(08-20-2008)

Starbucks Corp. (Seattle) has announced plans to open its first non-airport store in the Netherlands. The location, a joint venture with Servex BV (Utrecht, Netherlands), a food and beverage concessionaire in Dutch railway stations, will open in spring 2009 at Centraal Station in Amsterdam.

The coffee retailer, who is hoping international expansion will offset difficult conditions in the U.S., said it would focus on railway stations while considering other ways to develop its presence in the Netherlands. "It provides Starbucks with a strong platform to further expand across the Netherlands," said Martin Coles, newly reinstalled president of Starbucks Coffee Intl. More than 1.1 million passengers a day reportedly ride the train in the Netherlands.

The Servex partnership is similar to another deal Starbucks signed in June with SSP Ltd. (Halifax, U.K.) to put Starbucks locations in more than 150 airport and rail stations in France, Germany and Great Britain. Starbucks also holds partnerships with HMSHost Corp. (Bethesda, Md.) and Autogrill SpA (Rozzano, Italy). Starbucks' three locations at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport are operated by HMSHost through a licensing agreement.

2008-06-17T16:16:00.007+08:00

Interior 3D Design

Venue : Midvalley Mega Mall, North Point.
Location : Malaysia.
Year : 2008

Reception's Feature Area.

Design by One-Point Design.
3D modelled by IAGD Interior.

What is "Planing Portal Events"

2008-06-13T11:19:00.002+08:00

[Quoted]
PLANNING PORTAL EVENTS
LPA TRAINING EVENTS - The Planning Portal is running a series of free regional events that are aimed at Local Planning Authorities (LPAs). These training sessions will show you how to take advantage of the Planning Portal's e-planning services and how to handle and process online applications more efficiently.

CLICK HERE to view

Sketchup Architecture Project.

2008-06-06T17:36:00.010+08:00

3D illustrations for light calculation.

The existing and proposed grown trees within a plot of land, were needed to determine natural lighting effect for a new development site.

Design Company by IAGD int3D
Project : England.
Year : 2008

Interior Design & Renovation

2008-06-05T05:59:00.005+08:00

Interior Design

Venue : Metropolitan Sq., Damansara Perdana.
Unit Type : Condominium
Location : Malaysia.
Year : Jan - Feb, 2008

Consultant & Design by IAGD Interior.
Built by One Point Design.

PRE-Information for K-78 Pool Comptetion 2008

2008-05-28T13:44:00.003+08:00

K-78 : "8 Ball Pool Tournament 2008"

Registration starts now.
Registration form is found at this following link.

http://iaigd.blogspot.com/2008/05/k-78-pool-competition-registration-form.html
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-NOTICE- (Please read this)

1. Awaiting for Minimal 20 participants to begin this event.
2. Pre - leg. 16th & 23rd August 2008
3. Each game, loser have to pay.
4. (Proposal) 2 leg. : 22nd & 29th November 2008

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Details of payment is found on the following link below.

-SPREAD THE WORD-

-Regulations-

Age : 15 - 35.
Group : Church members only
(visitors or non official members)

Gender : female or male (mix)

Entry fees : between RM 38.00

1st Prize : RM 250.00 (CASH $)
(free two (2) drinks & a plate of meal during the finals)

2nd Prize : RM 150.00 (CASH $)
(free one (1) drink during the finals)

3rd Prize : RM 100.00 (CASH $)

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Location : Sunway Commerce Leisure Sq.
Selangor D.E.. Malaysia

Venue : Indoor air condition Snooker Club
(Its a legalize den with proper equipments and environment.)

2nd Proposal leg.Date : 22th November/ 29th November. Definately Weekend Saturday only (unless otherwise. Prior to notice)

Time :

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(Still in progress of organizing)
Awaiting interest of participations, we're looking for minimal of 20 participants.
Prior to changes unless otherwise.

Kindly provide precise details of information as on I/C for registration. Closing date is 23rd of June. Once registered payment is required at hand.

American Public Media

2008-05-26T00:55:00.002+08:00

I found out about this website known as - American Public Media.

One of it links says "Are you a bold entrepreneur?" Check it out if your into business relationship and wish to share what does your new company/ business have to offer to the world.

"Marketplace, the business show on public radio, is seeking entrepreneurs taking a great leap into the unknown with a product or service that isn't yet proven. Tell us about your business below."

CLICK HERE

Meanwhile, trying going through every things or information they have to offer on the website. Perhaps it might "sparkle" an interest and lead for your field of work or business?

Less food.

2008-05-25T18:02:00.002+08:00

Yes, no Food Supplies and people are afraid. Therefore their going to separate themselve from the city folks.
Yes, its true. Less food supplies but people are having weird thoughts?

check out article

http://green.yahoo.com/news/ap/20080524/ap_on_re_us/environmental_survivalists.html

Graphic design with deco.

2008-05-19T03:05:00.002+08:00

A standard card design enhanced with a silver necklace.
Which looks like a belt to the card deco?

Graphic design

2008-05-19T03:02:00.001+08:00

Graphic design labels on liquor bottles.

Bluetooth Equipment

2008-05-19T03:00:00.001+08:00

Designer's bluetooth design.
Looks like an ear-ring to me!

Long suffering

2008-05-17T23:13:00.004+08:00

Long suffering doesn't mean one who is suffering from a long pain or circumstance.
Is rather a being that is able to sustain oneself without being effect by the surrounding.

Long suffering yet understanding in wisdom
Long suffering yet caring in wisdom
Long suffering yet giving in kind wisdom

Great wisdom is not given easily without a purpose.

"Lots to learn, and wishes one day to find one to learn with, along myside?"
It was said very clearly, choose a wise partner.

wise? ...wisdom? hmm...

Appreciation

2008-05-17T23:03:00.005+08:00

Design is always appreciated and valued for a reason.

Who design it?
What was it meant for, did it serve a purpose that it brough great joy a rewards to the creator, that fullfilled the cause of it.

Well its all about nice design and pictures on the above.
The concept is minimalism. Very simple in design and straight forward. Simplicity with a twist of touch, that captivate the hearts of some.

Simplicity

2008-05-17T22:41:00.002+08:00

Being simple.
How do you be simple?
Perhaps one could project themselve through attire, words or even lifestyle.

Still the inner person who is simple, ask not of much from this world. Seek not many desires and dreams from the world. Lost the interest but yet enjoys dwelling in this earth, because everything shall be given to without worries about tomorrow by the requirement of expectation.

A person who is much more realistic in life itself, whereby circumstances and situations doesn't effect them. Which is maturity, being part of the person's character.
His undivided and invinsible senses, hearing, sight, perception and even entrustment within that person, is sensitive to every minute of the day that passes by the person.

Ask not for much money, and desire not for it.
As money will come after the person. Money is practically lifeless.
If money becomes a life to a person, it has actually shaded the vision of a person.
Is needed and required, yet could also change a person 180 degrees if not careful with it.

One doesn't wish to step into that realm of illusion and temptation, that will diverge a person's end.
Reality is somehow related to simplicity. Simplicity always comes with the lifeful force, that is not easy to be explain.

The word is BE WELL, BE SIMPLE and truth is real.

Apartment Design

2008-05-17T15:10:00.005+08:00

[Quoted]
Hogarth Architects have remodelled the interior of a listed apartment on Queen’s Gate Terrace in South Kensington, London.

View me

Drop the H-Bomb

2008-05-17T14:35:00.003+08:00

Tom Hanks, what a remarkable person.
Can't describe much about him in person but I would say, much respect to him in his speech, expression, communication

BEX Asia 2008

2008-05-17T14:24:00.002+08:00

The BEX Asia 2008.
21- 23 May 2008

Location : SUNTEC Singapore
Opening Hours : 10am - 6pm.

I'm invited. Who can resist it? I'm a design freek and seeking more lastest stuff in the market.

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In conjuction with a lastest Singapore promo!
Flash your pass boos and get half price with tourist spots.

Malaysians need to show their passports and embarkation cards to enjoy discounts on entrance fees at 16 locations in the island paid in Malaysian ringgit.

check out SINGAPORE

Maturity

2008-05-16T04:16:00.002+08:00

The sky was beautiful and sunny with a cold breeze flowing through the cloudy weather. At that moment, I was looking out the windows and wondering about the world, when I was staring towards the sea through that window, everthing seems to be pretty nice and cooling as where I was standing, in that living room. In fact I had always been wondering about answers in people's behaviour and character or perhaps my very own character.
Just for example, seeing through that window as if its the 'eye' into people's heart & mind (the sea represents people's heart and mind/ circumstances and situations)

How do I deceifer this "scenery"? What were the answers?
There weren't any answers for me at that moment.

As I was wondering, then my friend came in to the living room. We started a short conversation about the sea and their lives of interest to stay by the sea. While she was sharing about her life before she got married, I "realize" most people are uncertain about their lifes at the start. They walk through life by finding places or things of interest to entertain themselve or keep themselve occupied to go through life itself without a true meaning in life. The hopes and dreams just to fullfill their "dreams of joy and amusement" which they wished or dreamed of when they were younger. I, myself is not spared from this either.

When people grew older, they "realize" and begin to settle down. That is how she said. That she had enough time travelling around the world and she is tired"

The point is we're just human beings, everything is just temporal. A person will only realize what they want if they think that is what they wanted at first, but at a certain point of life, they will realize that is not what they wish for anymore. (Not everybody will understand what I'm trying to say)

The truth is I've found the answer to all this questions - at LAST. The answer will be kept within me, only to be known to others if they seek for it. This answer is very valuable to me, as many might not appreciate it.

For I only wish to seek and find maturity through this truth, as it has given me a more realistic maturity then physical maturity itself.

Mindset - Desire - Interest

2008-05-15T15:16:00.003+08:00

I've never written about personal stuff online. So why bother, because its none of anybody's business. Nobody wants to know.

Therefore I would rather include stuff like, BUSINESS that makes money, which everybody is so keen and selfish for their own needs with their life on earth.

You see, people are practically selfish. So am I? Yar... I assume it is.

money, food, leisure, stuff and etc.

Everybody is more concern for their ends needs and what ever crap on earth.

So what interest another party to be attracted to another party is the... interest in mind? correct?

Life on earth is very ambigious. There is only one reason that serves a purpose that overwrites all this selfishness, and that is for you to find out yourself!

Samsung & LG working together as a Team!

2008-05-15T12:03:00.005+08:00

Samsung and LG, both Korea's giants are working together to produce cutting edge technology for digital technologies for cellphones (DNB) for North America, and also to meet international standards.

PS : No idea what is DNB, but this new release information is very interesting to me.
Will find out more about DNB informations.

(Two of the world's largest handset makers)

Grand Designs Live

2008-05-02T12:16:00.002+08:00

XCEL, LONDON 3-11 May.

Visiting Grand Designs Live at Excel London?
Welcome to visit the Planning Portal stand B180.

When you visit the Planning Portal at Grand Designs Live you can alo enter a free competition to win a luxury break for two at an award winning hotel. If you win, you can choose a hotel from a range of locations and dinner is on us!

Planning Problems: Tuesday 6 May at 11am
Developing Sustainable Energy: Sunday 11 May at 3.30pm

Check it out people, cheers!

Wouldn't it be nice - Fuhgeddaboud it!

2008-05-02T01:36:00.002+08:00

Wouldnt it be nice if we were older
Then we wouldnt have to wait so long
And wouldnt it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong

You know its gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together

Wouldnt it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through

Happy times together weve been spending
I wish that every kiss was neverending
Wouldnt it be nice

Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
Baby then there wouldnt be a single thing we couldnt do
We could be married
And then wed be happy

Wouldnt it be nice

You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But lets talk about it
Wouldnt it be nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYvUXp1OwtI

FOR SALE - Wall Paintings

2008-04-18T15:39:00.005+08:00

a) Colorful Flower Wall Painting
Only one (1) unit.

Very new.

RM 480 (neg.)
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b) Plant Wall Painting (a pair)

Very New. Only one (1) set of a pair of New set of Wall paintings.
Unused.
Wrapped well pair paintings.

RM 1000 (neg.)

Transportation fee FOC within Klang Valley only. (Morning - Evening)

New Government study to explore the future use of land

2008-04-15T15:35:00.001+08:00

[Quoted]

Government launches land use investigation

The Government's 'futures' think-tank has announced a two-year investigation into the future use of land in the UK.

This initiative will be carried out by the Government's Foresight team, which is in the Government Office for Science within the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

The examination of land use policy will involve leading academics, consultants and other experts and is being sponsored by Communities and Local Government and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Actualy link

Meaning of MOOT

2008-04-15T15:33:00.000+08:00

The adjective moot is originally a legal term going back to the mid-16th century. It derives from the noun moot, in its sense of a hypothetical case argued as an exercise by law students. Consequently, a moot question is one that is arguable or open to debate

Law. A hypothetical case argued by law students as an exercise.
An ancient English meeting, especially a representative meeting of the freemen of a shire.

- A Chinese Saying -

2008-04-11T07:25:00.004+08:00

Chinese sifu said : being good also kena back, be bad is even worst

Meaning being good in mannerism of concern, we get a slap on our face for being a busybody.
...but if we have a bad attidude towards another (as in not being nice), we'll also get slap on our face.
___________________________________________________

Being nice is pleasant,being too nice is being nosy.

The conflict of Honesty

2008-04-11T07:25:00.001+08:00

[Quoted from an article]

The conflict of Honesty

WE'RE AFRAID TO BE HONEST.

I’ll admit it, I am too. And we should be afraid of it. Honesty can cause conflict — uncomfortable, gut-wrenching, upsetting confrontations with people. We hate those and try to avoid them. One of the main reasons we try to avoid conflict is because we’re not very good at it. And because we avoid it, we never have a chance to become good at it.

What makes a person a respectable & rational decision maker!

2008-03-15T11:36:00.003+08:00

How does a decision maker makes it rational and suitable choices/ suggestions.

Which ways or methods does a decision maker make his/her moves?

Who is actually the decision maker or the contributor toward the circumstances, situation, ideas that would eventually bring the final layout decision for an issue or matter?

________________________________________________________

Sometimes being a decision maker, requires WISDOM, knowledge and understanding of God.

Team HeatWave Paintball (PAC)

2008-03-03T23:05:00.003+08:00

Welcome to the newly launch Team HeatWave Merchandise website

Team HeatWave will soon be an established Sports Club of its own.
We wish to send out, our best wishes to the up-coming Sportsclub for Paintball Awareness Campaign.

Team HeatWave Merchandise Website

Double glass windows with water

2008-02-02T21:46:00.000+08:00

[Quoted]

A group of researchers at the Polytechnic University in Madrid (UPM) are developing a system to cool the windows by adding a 1cm slot through which the water circulates on the inside to absorb the heat of the sunbeams.

The spin-off project of the UPM is called Inteliglass.

With its installation, buildings with glass facades could save up to 70% on air conditioning. Contact Inteliglass for more information: creacion.empresas@upm.es (Tel: +34 91 336 59 71). via::Habitat Futura ::UPM Inteliglass (in Castilian)

Click this LINK

Slideshow: America's Richest Counties

2008-01-27T00:23:00.001+08:00

[Quoted]

"The home sales market isn't what it was," says Wendy Holmes, a Douglas County spokeswoman, on the housing downturn. "But these incentives are helping to move homes, especially for workers that service everybody."

Slideshow: America's Richest Counties

Quoted article : The best kept e-secret at JPJ

2008-01-21T03:49:00.001+08:00

PETALING JAYA: Few drivers realise that they can renew their driving licences online without having to leave the comfort of their homes.

And for a small fee, they can even have their licence renewal slip delivered to them by registered mail or courier.

With few knowing about the facility available on the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) website since April last year, the response to the online renewal service has been poor.

JPJ director-general Datuk Ahmad Mustapha Abdul Rashid said only 687 people renewed their licences online so far, way short of the 1,000-driver target expected in the first year of implementation. Every year, some seven million motorist renew their licences.

“Maybe it is because it has not been promoted enough by the e-services (concessionaires).

“But hopefully things will pick up. Malaysians are a bit sceptical at first (about new technology), but later on they will accept and use it, like on-line banking,” he told The Star.

He also added that there were 11 million Competent Driver’s Licence (CDL) holders in the country.

Drivers' may renew their CDL by accessing the JPJ website at www.jpj.gov.my, and clicking on the CDL Renewal Online link.

Applicants need to provide the usual personal particulars, such as their MyKad number, licence expiry date and their mobile phone number.

Via the online form, they can choose to renew their licences from one to five years, as well as decide on how they would like to collect and pay for the renewal slip.

The fee remain the same – a renewal fee of RM30 per year and a processing fee of RM2. Drivers who want their licences delivered to them will be charged a small delivery fee between RM5 and RM10, depending on location.

Those who do not want the renewal slip may head to any state JPJ branch to upload the renewal information into their MyKad.

Applicants can also choose to collect their renewal slip from one of the many e-service centres in the country, which are operated by e-services concessionaires MyEG Services Bhd and mySPEED Sdn Bhd. Payment can be made via credit card, or electronic online payment systems such as e-cash and e-debit.

Ahmad Mustapha assured users that the system was secure and reliable.

“So far, I haven’t heard anything about the system going down. And it is safe to provide your financial details. There have been no complaints,” he said.

By renewing their licences online, drivers will no longer have to worry about forgetting to renew their licences in future, as the system will send a reminder via SMS to the mobile phone number provided

Difference between OEM and ODM

2008-01-13T00:46:00.000+08:00

Searching for the right source and term for ODM, here it is...

[Quoted from weblink]

SketchUp Style Builder (Pro version only):

2008-01-09T02:06:00.000+08:00

[Quoted]
"Style Builder (beta) is a brand new tool that you can use to create your own sketchy-edge Styles. You can apply these Styles to your models to make them look hand-rendered."

I'm going to try it out.

Check it out , get it now.

World Best 2004 Architecture

2008-01-09T02:02:00.000+08:00

Best Architecture!

What is best, when everything just seem to be best yet changes makes it different sooner or later...

Well check it out here,
Click here

This is call ... I don't know

2008-01-09T02:00:00.000+08:00

"我好累我默背　我為我自己掉過幾次瓷@多憔悴" ??

This is fun?

2007-12-04T02:58:00.000+08:00

1) Famous Singer
~ John something?

2) Four letter word
~ Junk

3) Street
~ Jongker St. (correct spelling?)

4) Color
~ J something?

5) Gift/Present
~ Jam (watch?)

6) Vehicle
~ J something.

7) Things in souvenir shop
~ J something

8) Boy name
~ Jack

9) Girl name
~ Janice

10) Movie title
~ John trovolta

11) Drink
~ Jasmine tea

12) Occupation
~ Joker

13) Celebrity
~ Jensen Button

14) Magazine
~ J magazine? (Does this exist, I think it does?)

15) Pro sports
~ Jogging

16) Fruit
~ J-fruit?

17) Reason for being late to work
~ Joker

18) Something you throw away
~ Junk

19) Something you shout
~ Joker

Word Introduction

2007-10-15T12:33:00.000+08:00

Moonlighter

A wage-and-salary worker with a side business.

New Orleans Unveils Rebuilding Plan

2007-10-12T13:25:00.001+08:00

[Quoted]
By BECKY BOHRER

After struggling for months to come up with $1.1 billion for stage one of New Orleans' hurricane rebuilding plan, city officials faced with growing public frustration intend to move ahead with a drastically scaled-back first step of $216 million.

The blueprint being released Friday by city Recovery Director Ed Blakely is far more modest than the one he issued in March. But he said it will at least get the rebuilding started and give the public desperately needed signs of progress -- which, in turn, will encourage private investment in New Orleans.

Check it out HERE

The Code and Conduct

2007-10-08T02:32:00.001+08:00

[Quoted]
It is our view that by applying the following set of standards, in their professional and
personal life, members would meet the high standards of behaviour expected of them.

Act honourably
1 Never put your own gain above the welfare of your clients or others to whom you have a
professional responsibility. Always consider the wider interests of society in your judgements.

Act with integrity
2 Be trustworthy in all that you do – never deliberately mislead, whether by withholding or
distorting information.

Be open and transparent in your dealings
3 Share the full facts with your clients, making things as plain and intelligible as possible.

Be accountable for all your actions
4 Take full responsibility for your actions and don’t blame others if things go wrong.

Know and act within your limitations
5 Be aware of the limits of your competence and don’t be tempted to work beyond these.
Never commit to more than you can deliver.

Be objective at all times
6 Give clear and appropriate advice. Never let sentiments or your own interests cloud
your judgement.

Always treat others with respect
7 Never discriminate against others.

Set a good example
8 Remember that both your public and private behaviour could affect your own, RICs' or the company's and
other members’ reputations.

Have the courage to make a stand
9 Be prepared to act if you suspect a risk to safety or malpractice of any sort.

Comply with relevant laws and regulations
10 Avoid any action, illegal or litigious, that may bring the profession into disrepute.

Avoid conflicts of interest
11 Declare any potential conflicts of interest, personal or professional, to all relevant parties.

Respect confidentiality
12 Maintain the confidentiality of your clients’ affairs. Never divulge information to others unless it is necessary.

These are appliable as our principle of work. Cool.

Green Value –Green buildings, growing assets

2007-10-08T02:07:00.000+08:00

[QUOTED]

Green Value –Green buildings, growing assets
A new report published by the UK-based Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has identified a clear

Linkage between green building practices and value. The report suggests that green buildings:
Are more readily leased;
Command higher rents;
Have higher tenant retention rates;
Generally enjoy lower operating costs;
May benefit from available grants and subsidies through increasing energy efficiency and lessening greenhouse gas emissions;
Improve business productivity of their tenants, affecting churn, renewals, inducements and fitting-out costs; and
Benefit occupants to a degree that may exceed the underlying asset's value

Attracting, Retaining Talent

2007-09-29T00:43:00.000+08:00

Attracting, Retaining Talent (Is Fun the Answer?)

[Quoted]

The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce had an amusing, insightful article (http://www.djc.com/news/ae/11192765.html) about steps being taken by local architecture and engineering firms to attract and retain talent in a tight job market.

With the article noting that all firms in the area pay well, some firms, to stand out, are adopting unusual strategies and perks to keep their staffs happy and to lure top job prospects.

Among the offerings:
skateboard luges in lunchrooms,
movie nights, frequent parties and even visits from Santa Claus (in addition to paid-for trips to research design around the world).

I'd love to hear from community members about effective strategies their own firms are using to attract and retain top talent.

Bryant RousseauEditorial Director, Digital Media
McGraw-Hill Construction

Woah... just imagine. Do they really get to play and work at the same time?

1. Well I guess so. When you finish your work!

2. Yes, its a positive approach but hmm...

3. I'm also looking into perspective or ways to venture/ solutions into such alternatives?
Apply the characteristic of " Network Marketing Business Solution "
(not the Network Marketing Business plan itself directly but the CHARATERISTIC of a solution)

Mississippi River Bluff Home

2007-09-29T00:37:00.000+08:00

Mississippi River Bluff Home
Mendota, MN
Albertsson Hansen Architecture

At 7,500 square feet, this home on a bluff with views of skylines of both Minneapolis and St. Paul proves that generous spaces can be light, airy, and serene. Designed by Albertsson Hansen Architecture, the spec house’s vernacular exterior and spare, spacious interior have a warmth its size belies.

further details at : - CLICK ME

Williams + Paddon Firm

2007-09-28T17:42:00.000+08:00

Well The company that actually provided/ realize that statement was none other than, Williams + Paddon Firm

This is a nationally recoginized architectural firm with experience in all market sectors of architecture, master planning and interior design.

They have their three point of principles, when it comes to design purposes :-

- Involve
- Connection
- Delight

What sort of principles do you have, when it comes to life itself?...

Check out their website http://www.williamspluspaddon.com/thefirm.html

Attitude in Professional Services?

2007-09-28T17:36:00.000+08:00

[Quoted]

"A professional services organization is all about people.
One of our clients once said, 'I don't hire a firm, I hire a person.' We understand that, and it is why every one of us is committed to providing quality services to our clients." - Jim Williams

I came across this information which serve a very useful meaning in life in what ever we do.

Do you think you are of what it really says of a person?

Business Competition in the world

2007-09-27T11:47:00.000+08:00

In your business... does your competitors stands out as your ENEMY? or ALLIANCES?

Well for me personal, how I see it (in certain perspectives & function)

Make your enemy (competitors) to be your friend , from a friend into an alliance.

a) Why?

b) What for?

c) How?

If you can flush out the invisible vision of this points! Then your benefiting alot and of cause, not to forsake the most crucial point in "life". Look to the "invinsible factor"!

IES / Photometric informations

2007-09-27T11:32:00.000+08:00

What IES / Photometric?

Does a real interior designer/ Architect/ Interior Architect know these?

Well... I'm giving each statue of this profession a benefit of doubt, even myself.
(I don't know too!)

Its very beneficial to get acquainted with all these and again, our driven concept of moto
"The Unspoken Law of Entrepeurnering with Design Concepts into Design Profits" - by IAGD Interior.

Check it all out at,

http://www.gelighting.com

Green Tools for a Green GlobeAt GE Consumer & Industrial, we aim to promote energy savings around the world. Our tools and software provide lighting professionals with the tools needed to minimize energy use.

Worst Seasonal Shopping in 5 years

2007-09-24T10:38:00.000+08:00

Economic Uncertainty

Contributing factors of consumer Tapping out :-

- Credit crunch
- Wage Growth
- job creation
- Gas increasing

Check out the video - Wall Street Journal

http://online.wsj.com/public/page/8_0004.html?bcpid=315802049&bclid=132209461&bctid=1201080258

F&B Industry - USA

2007-09-22T17:33:00.000+08:00

Sales growth to slow in ’08, with pressure on profits, IFMA says

CHICAGO (Sept. 20)
Despite a general economic slowdown, foodservice sales are expected to continue
to grow during 2008, albeit at a slower pace than in recent years, according the
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association and Technomic Inc.
But, their forecast indicates, the higher costs of fuel, commodities and labor will
likely put increasing pressure on margins.

http://www.nrn.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2ftopStoryRedirect.aspx%3fid%3d345562&id=345562

Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the U.S.

2007-09-18T08:29:00.000+08:00

a. Miami
b. Santa Barbara
c. Santa Monica
d. New York
e. Beverly Hills

check it out at
http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/most_expensive_zip_codes.html

Hakia Takes On Google With Semantic Technologies

2007-09-14T23:45:00.000+08:00

[Quoted] from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/hakia_takes_on_google_semantic_search.php

He said that Tim Berners-Lee is banking on certain standards being accepted by web authors and writers - which Riza said is "such a big assumption to start this technology". He said that it forces people to be linguists, which is not a common skill.

If you notice, and pay attention what this might be giving to future advancement,

[QUOTE]
"... it forces people to be linguists, which is not a common skill."

A must read artilce. If you know how this could benefits you?
For me it does. Check it out.

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/hakia_takes_on_google_semantic_search.php

Chicago The Greenest City in the USA by 2010? (giving it the benefit of doubt)

2007-09-09T01:54:00.000+08:00

(Click the picture to view)

Wishbone Rotation Monitor Arm

2007-09-06T00:04:00.001+08:00

Product Description
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Load capacity 8kg
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Advance payment of 80% and 20% on delivery)

Look forward to hear from interested buyers.
Interest buyers can inquiry of required brochures from us.

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US Housing Crash Continues

2007-09-05T11:17:00.000+08:00

10 Points not to buy houses at this current circumstances.

[Quoted from Patrick.net]

It's A Terrible Time To Buy
Why?

Check it out at http://patrick.net/housing/crash.html

Estate agents 'should face more regulation

2007-09-03T02:37:00.000+08:00

[Quoted - TT/The Local (news@thelocal.se/08 656 6518)]

Current laws governing real estate agents are insufficient and more regulation is needed, the Swedish National Audit Office (Riksrevisionen) has said.

The audit office wants the government to review the legal requirements for documentation. Better documentation could reduce the number of disputes between consumers and estate agents, it said.

In the absence of documentation, disputes are often left with the estate agent's word standing against that of the buyer or seller.

Disagreements over surveys, bidding and property descriptions are quite common, the audit office said.

The Swedish Board of Supervision of Estate Agents (Fastighetsmäklarnämnden), which is supposed to keep an eye on estate agents, has been too passive in its role as a regulator, the audit office said.

2007-07-08T22:37:00.001+08:00

2007-07-08T22:21:00.000+08:00

"...Linguist Ken Hale has compared the loss of a language to "dropping a bomb on a museum," destroying a culture, intellectual wealth, a work of art."

Recently I was listening to this programme, titled : "Can threatened or dying languages be revived?"

What do you think about it?

Do you find 'language' an interesting topic to talk to your friends?
Do you think its worth any value of your time by reading, finding facts or getting to know more about it?

If it was me at my early youthful age, I'll definately discard it because its not FUN at all.

As you get to know it better, it seems language has a varse history and importance of value to learn from. Whether is knowledge or what ever common sense?!

Anyway... if you refer back to the sentence posted and stated on that programme, which I've heard... IF you notice the phrase "... a work of art"

ART?... language is part of art?!
Do you find language is form of art indirectly?

hmmm... what is the real purpose of art anyway.

2007-07-08T21:45:00.000+08:00

Hans Christian Andersen Museum

It is weird to have a language Museum?
Do you think Language needs a design to represent it?

First of all, I found the layout of this building quite weird.
Does it speak of the 'language' that it wishes to express itself, about the person who has been a contributing element of 'language' to history itself?

The entrance for this building is quite interesting.
If you read the info on the website, it actually paints out a unique picture?

Follow this link. For further details.

http://museum.odense.dk/andersen/rundtur/index.aspx?l=5&lang=uk

Design

2007-01-31T00:37:00.000+08:00

A layout without any relation.
A form without an outline, loses it touch yet gain not its appearance.

An interest makes no progress further more has no continuity,
Finding a loop hole yet unable to withdraw neither settle.

Searching a void to seek out a point but finds no perspective.
Lost in memory still holding on.

Ending a drawing has no story
Finding a beginning that doesn't start anywhere.

Urban Design Forum

2007-01-08T02:15:00.000+08:00

Check out

- Urban Design Forum Incorporated is a not-for-profit initiative formed with the following statement of purpose:
- To encourage the better design of our cities and towns and regions
- To provide a forum where ideas and comment about urban design can be expressed
- To produce, publish and distribute a regular publication
- To be involved in other activities which contribute to the above purposes
- To co-operate and liase with any individuals or groups who have compatible purposes with the above.

http://www.udf.org.au/

I find it interesting with facts.

Pilot projects to investigate responses to flooding and coastal erosion

2007-01-06T23:04:00.000+08:00

[Quoted]
by Roger Milne
5 January 2007

Environment minister, Ian Pearson, has announced a series of projects costing well over £2m, designed to test out new and innovative approaches to deal with flooding and coastal erosion.
One of the six pilot studies will involve South Hams District Council and the production of a coastal zone adaptation plan for the Slapton area which will explore how local communities can adapt to coastal erosion and its impact on transport links, environmental and heritage assets and the local economy. The studies are financed from the Innovation Fund.

Another pilot just announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will see the Building Research Establishment and architects producing specific guidance on planning and designing sustainable housing and communities in flood plain areas.

The focus of a number of the other pilots will investigate the role of forestry in contributing to flood alleviation and how farmers can manage land use in coastal and flood plain areas to help reduce flood risks.

Pearson said: "Climate change will ratchet up the threats faced by communities, which is why we need to investigate new and different responses to dealing with flooding and coastal erosion."

New housing and planning policy underlines need for family homes

2006-12-01T02:40:00.000+08:00

[Quoted]
New housing and planning policy underlines need for family homes

The government has elevated the provision of family housing and access to gardens, play areas and parks as key policy objectives of the planning system for the first time. Those imperatives are highlighted in the latest planning policy statement (PPS) just published by Communities and Local Government.
PPS 3, which deals with housing issues, places a requirement on English councils to make sure they have policies to ensure enough family housing is built and that developments are child-friendly. The revised guidance also calls for a greater emphasis on housing mix - both tenure and type - and a greater willingness by councils to reject mediocre or poorly designed schemes. In addition, the PPS 3 calls for local planning authorities to identify sufficient land to meet their housing needs over a 15-year period.
The long-awaited new guidance, broadly welcomed by the development sector, makes it clear that local and regional planning bodies must take more account of affordability when determining how many new homes are needed in their areas. In return, ministers have told planning authorities they can have more discretion over densities, car-parking provision and will be allowed to specify a contribution from affordable units at a lower threshold than is currently the case. They will also be in a better position to prevent developers "cherrypicking" greenfield sites, ministers have stressed.
Although the new guidance does not formally commence until April 2007, the suite of policies "may be capable of being a material consideration in particular circumstances prior to that date," according to the statement.
The 28-page document includes new definitions for previously–developed land (often known as brownfield land), affordable housing, social rented housing and another category now known as intermediate affordable housing.
Planning and housing minister, Yvette Cooper, told parliament that changes to planning and housing policy were needed to "support further increased housing needed across the country, bring additional brownfield land back into use, deliver more affordable homes in rural and urban areas, support more family housing including more play spaces, parks and gardens for children and give local authorities more flexibility about how and where to deliver the homes that are needed".
Cooper told journalists that planning authorities would have to strengthen the way they "managed" housing provision with a much greater emphasis on the regular monitoring and review of actual housing delivery performance.
In particular, PPS 3 suggests that planning authorities should update the quality and mix of different categories of land within the rolling five year supply of deliverable sites "to redress the balance of land available for development".
The new guidance emphasises that where there is significant "under-performance" and where LPAs have already taken steps to remove obstacles to the development of allocated previously-developed sites without success, they may consider using their development control powers to reject applications on greenfield sites until there is evidence that the underperformance issues have been addressed.
The PPS 3 stresses that Local Development Documents must set an overall target for affordable housing to be provided in line with the new definition. This will also mean separate targets for social-rented and so-called intermediate affordable housing "where appropriate".
LDDs will also have to set out the range of circumstances in which affordable housing will be required. Currently the national indicative minimum site size threshold for requiring affordable provision is 15 dwellings. Under the new guidance LPAs will be able to set lower minimum thresholds "where viable and practicable", particularly in rural areas.
As the new definition of affordable housing excludes low cost market housing, deciding the proportion of affordable housing to be sought in different circumstances will involve LPAs in planning for low cost market housing as part of the overall housing mix.
The PPS 3 maintains the present focus that at least 60 per cent of new homes should be built on brownfield land. LPAS will be expected set their own local targets to reflect available sites and support the national target.
It also calls for stronger environmental standards and the importance of cutting carbon emissions. The government will shortly be reinforcing this with a PPS specifically on climate change policies.
Cooper has stressed that the revised PPS will be particular helpful for the forty-five towns and cities who have proposed significant increases in new homes and jobs under the governments "growth point" policy.
She also made it plain that ministers want the planning system to redress the balance of housing provision which in some areas like London had become too concentrated on one or two bedroom dwellings, squeezing out larger family-friendly homes.

Read the written statement by Yvette Cooper, minister for housing and planning
View Planning Policy Statement 3: Housing

Roger Milne
30 November 2006

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2006-11-30T11:25:00.000+08:00

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Vernacular architecture - egg style

2006-11-23T10:21:00.000+08:00

Well, enough of silence emo. forecast for the next few months. Thy be at the end of it soon.

Talking about eggs.

This is a egg structure building. Vernacular Architecture

wastewater treatment plant
— micro-organisms inside destroy biodegradable pollutants
before its separated into water and sludge.

Eaten My Egg Alive

2006-11-23T10:14:00.000+08:00

Eggs.

There are plenty of ways to open an egg.
crack...crushed...break & etc

So... mine looks like this, when you have a hard boilded egg.
In order to open it, either you peal it or slowly break the outer shell and peal it by little.
Seeing it cracking slowly and then opening it up. -Eats my heart out-

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[Quoted] - Pride & Prejudice - Movie
Mr. Darcy said :``In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and bla bla...'' end his agony and bla bla bla...

bla bla bla...which seemed due to the consequence he was wounding, but was very unlikely to recommend his suit... bla bla bla

Darn Typical English show... but it was quite a nice show indeed. If you like typical cold english humor with strong language sentences & etc

Agony

2006-11-22T22:43:00.000+08:00

Agony... of something...

not physical, but... something...

What a weird Song

2006-11-22T17:03:00.000+08:00

I keep falling in love for her, over and over and over again each year.
I keep falling in love for her, over and over and over again each year.

She looks sweeter and sweeter every year goes by,

I wish I had never been so blind, that I am right now, and I wish could, never be again in me.

her name is somebody,
I can't say,
Sad heart weeps no more,

I keep falling in love for her, over and over and over again each year.
I keep falling in love for her, over and over and over again each year.

If I ever had the chance to say it out, it would definately never be right now,

Oh what my heart sinks again everyday, I wish I was, not that I am of now.

Illusions are real and yet not all

2006-11-18T12:42:00.000+08:00

Dreams...

Never chase after a "Dream", especially an emo type of dream.
Dreams are illusions... and evetually becomes a nightmare or a daydream/ "daymare".

Well, for a particular moment i guess...

Always look forward for the truth. It gives life.

What else can I say... hmmm...

The Feeling of it

2006-11-18T04:49:00.000+08:00

Broken Pieces of Glass

Glasses always looks good from the outside, and when ever it falls from a certain angle / height of force, it breaks and shatters into pieces. (common sense)

When your facing a mirror, you see yourself before it. Looking fine and all, but the true fact is, you can't see the true color of ourself.

Unless we're talking about, fiber glass or something.

Well... emotion are liken to glass.

Breaks and mends again...

Personal

2006-11-13T21:27:00.000+08:00

- Personal -

I've never blog about personal issues or matters on the internet. Everything blogged would be in parables or whatever crap, that I would like to phrase it. This doesn't mean, I am not straight forward.

Its just to make it more weird, amusing and passionate, something liken to a STORY or a FABLE.

Ever wonder what if feels like to build a bridge on a land, where you find yourself sometimes heading towards an imaginary boundary. A boundary that might not exist or you could not predict, because humans' are just short sighted and impatience beings.

Able to graps and enhancing a characteristic of patience is a very gracious point in life. The very fact, that this virtue could be alive within ''the black box'' of the inner being, is a thing given and slowly showered to blossom.

Yet every blossom could only stay alive, if its been developed through proper seeding and nutrients.

In times, it seems "far flesh" to know what would a person be putting himself or herself through.
Well it ain't about spiritual issues, for its a about the physical aspect of the narrow minded VISUAL vision in a person's head and heart.

The flesh is just a very weak material. The true source of all, will show, lead and provide that sustains it all.

If a person could implant by themselve into a scope of desire, surely would be able to fallout from their very own desire by grace.

Therefore, the mind is land mine that brings much pit falls. The heart of emotion is just something fragile and easily stamped on. Therefore, every final scene of the emotion, is to become either like Winter, cold hearted... or SUMMER, hot hearted, or even SPRING, chippy and sweet, relies on the individual at the end of the day.

So, I guess leaving the state of a neutral border alone, its always 50% better. Yet, its always much advanterous to dive into an uncarted area, people always say : "You never try, you never know"

or... "if you don't succeed, try again" ; "Play your cards right" ; "What is meant to be, would always be"

Whatever crap are all this, simple words overwrites it all.
"You don't want it, leave it. If you're up to it, get into it and give it all your best"

and "if you lose it, lets be NORMADS and head to another pasture"...

yeehaa, I am migrating south, if I am Bird. hehehe.... a wounded soldier always need a General to lead.

or... TIME decides, plays and TELLS it all
What a relief to type it all out? crazy...moment to remember.

Uk homes should beat Scandinavian eco-standards - Yvette Cooper

2006-11-07T12:54:00.000+08:00

[Quoted]
DCLG News Release 2006/0095
13 September 2006

New UK homes should be built to Scandinavian standards and better them within ten years, Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper said today.
Speaking after a visit to environmentally friendly and sustainably designed housing developments in the Netherlands and Scandinavia with stakeholders from the house building, regeneration and environmental sectors, the minister said developers need to increase standards to meet the challenges of climate change.
She wants to use ideas and techniques already being developed and adopted in other European countries to deliver substantial cuts in carbon emissions from new homes. She is also challenging UK companies to plan and innovate now to beat designs and standards from Scandinavia and the Netherlands within ten years.
The second phase of the Design for Manufacture competition will be launched by the end of the year, challenging builders to develop environmentally friendly, low carbon housing developments. The competition will involve private and public sites for low and zero carbon developments. European companies will be invited to join the competition to increase innovation.
Yvette Cooper said:
“The homes we build today will house our children and grandchildren for decades to come which mean they need to be sustainable. If other countries can do it so can we.
“The challenge now is for UK developers to create low cost and low carbon homes. We believe that new developments in the Thames Gateway and in areas like Northstowe can also lead the way.”
Accompanying the minister on the visit were Stuart Baseley, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders' Federation, Paul King, Campaigns Director at the WWF, and John Calcutt from English Partnerships, the Government's regeneration agency.
The visit is part of a major programme of work led by the minister to deliver substantial cuts in carbon emission from new homes:
DCLG Minister with responsibility for climate change Angela Smith will visit the Dongtan eco-city in China later this year to examine further ideas that can be used in the UK;
The Government's new planning policy on climate change will set out how we expect the planning system to help shape a lower carbon society;
The Government’s major review of building regulations alongside the new Code for Sustainable Homes will set out a long term direction for delivering low carbon and ultimately carbon neutral developments; and
Plans for potential low and zero carbon targets for Thames Gateway are being examined under a feasibility study. Other new developments including Northstowe in Cambridgeshire are being designated as exemplars for energy and water efficiency.
Notes to editors
1. Sustainably designed developments Yvette Cooper visited:
Nieuw Terbregge, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Java and Borneo Islands, IJburg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Western Harbour Development (Bo01 City of Tomorrow), Malmo, Sweden
Self-heating homes in Glumslov, Sweden
2. What has the Government done already?
We are driving up environmental standards through tough building regulations and planning requirements and incentives for voluntary measures like wind turbines and insulation;
New buildings are now 40 per cent more energy efficient than those built before 2002;
All local authorities can now require on-site micro-renewable technology (e.g. wind turbines, heat pumps) for large developments;
Decent Homes programme to refurbish social housing has already improved the energy efficiency of nearly half a million homes.
3. What are we doing next?
New water efficiency standards for new and existing homes;
New planning policy - PPS3 - that will further enshrine sustainable building policies;
New Design for Manufacture competition that will challenge house builders to build eco developments;
New planning laws that will make it easier for people to install environmental energy measures like wind turbines and solar panels;
We will introduce a tougher Code for Sustainable Homes which will set minimum standards for energy and water efficiency;
Energy performance certificates will, from next June, give home buyers a rating for the environmental efficiency of their home.

Garage Culture - The New Frontier for Design

2006-07-28T14:08:00.000+08:00

Super Garages

[ Quote from : Ellen Hoffman, BusinessWeek Online ]

The garage may be the last frontier of home renovation, but you don't have to be a car collector to see the potential in this once-cluttered space

You've already overhauled the kitchen and bathrooms, added a pool house with outdoor kitchen and bar, and organized the closets with modular storage systems. What's left to improve? Hint: Have you looked in your garage lately?

Once a cluttered repository for garden tools, miscellaneous junk, and maybe even your car, the humble garage is going designer. For many, it's the last frontier of the complete home makeover, a big open room that can be converted to a spacious showplace for a car collector or an activity center for the hobbyist.

More details at the website with images, click below.

Check out the WEBSITE

Tailored Furniture Solutions and Workplace Performance

2006-07-22T23:33:00.000+08:00

Effective workplace design helps attract and retain employees, facilitate innovation, and promote teamwork.(Quoted from : Mike Tennity)

In today’s competitive business environment, companies challenge all aspects of their operations to continuously create more value.

Facilities managers, architects, and designers play an important role in supporting these efforts by establishing environments that optimize workplace performance.

Increasingly, organizations turn to tailored workplace concepts - furniture and furnishings based on their unique business and productivity objectives.

Effective workplace design brings important benefits in several key areas:
- attracting and retaining employees.
- facilitating innovation.
- promoting teamwork.

Most Dangerous Romantic Movie Myths Only In Hollywood

2006-07-15T19:23:00.000+08:00

Quoted from : http://personals.yahoo.com/us/static/dating-advice_hollywood-tango

All these are humerous to me...!! read it, i find amusing in a certain sense.

It’s time for the envelopes, please. Tango hands out the Oscars for Most Dangerous Romantic Movie Myths

My friend Michelle and her on-again-off-again were off. Again. She complained that he just wasn’t going to the right lengths to win her back. “I need a big gesture,” she said. “I need roses. I need tears. I need Lloyd Dobler on the front lawn with a boom box raised over his head.”

Another friend, Laura, had not met anyone even halfway decent in months, and was starting to wonder if her best friend, Tiny Tony -- a sweetheart who is unfortunately short, bald, and bulbous -- might be the guy for her after all. “I’ve never been attracted to him or anything,” she said. “But maybe it’s a When Harry Met Sally situation. Maybe we’re meant to be and I just haven’t noticed.”

After almost 15 years as a faithful fan of romantic comedies, I’ve come to a painful conclusion: The movies we watch to supplement our love lives are actually sabotaging them. They make us wonder why our ex hasn’t appeared in our yard playing “In Your Eyes” at midnight even though, if he did so, we’d file for a restraining order, not a marriage license. They lead us to believe that an older, more sophisticated man who criticizes the way we look/talk/ dress will fall madly in love with our made-over selves -- if it was good enough for Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady, it’s good enough for us.

A lot of lip service has been paid to the idea that violence in films causes men to be violent in real life. Why isn’t anyone calling for warning labels for movies that cause otherwise reasonable women to act like emotional psychopaths? Hollywood’s take on love leaves us dissatisfied with the relationships we have, and hungry for the sort of romance that simply never occurs in nature.

I’d like to tell you that this realization has caused me to throw out all my old videotapes. Into the trash with you, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. You’ve set me up for failure, Rock Hudson. It’s documentaries and presidential biopics from here on in. But a girl’s gotta dream.
Still, it’s helpful to at least try to separate fact from fiction. In that spirit, I’ve identified some of the most common romantic-movie traps. If you feel yourself slipping back into fantasyland, get thee to a Blockbuster and rent Annie Hall -- the only romantic movie I can think of that’s both satisfying and honest.

The Sleepless in Seattle Trap
Like Bill Pullman in the movie, your current boyfriend or fiancé may have committed some unforgivable crimes, such as having lots of allergies but no nickname. Then you hear a voice on the radio, or see a face across a crowded room. Suddenly, you know this stranger is the love of your life. OK, you already have a partner who’s perfectly stable and lovely, but I’m afraid you will have to end that relationship. After all, in the 30 seconds you’ve spent with the new man, you’ve learned everything there is to know about him. And. It. Is. Good. You use Google, gossip, mutual acquaintances, and expensive private investigators to track him down and ask him out to dinner.

See also: Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, A Walk in the Clouds.
The Real Ending: Over dinner, you realize he has bad breath, a wife, and absolutely nothing whatsoever in common with you.

The As Good As It Gets Trap
You’ve found a guy who has that certain something -- as well as a bad attitude, a fear of commitment, or just a nonspecific nasty streak. Other than that, though, what a catch. Minor personality flaws won’t stand in the way of your fate. You decide that your love can change him, because that’s what true love does.

See also: Jerry Maguire, Reality Bites.
The Real Ending: You go to great lengths to show him that you’re worth loving before ultimately deciding that he’s never going to change -- and that he’s the last thing you’d want to complete you, anyway.

The An Affair to Remember Trap
You meet the perfect man and make elaborate, romantic plans for the future right away. He takes your number (no need for you to take his) and promises to call the next day. When the phone doesn’t ring, you don’t worry -- he’s your soul mate after all, there’s just been some misunderstanding. Two days later, you start to grow concerned that something has happened to him. Is he under a bus somewhere? Has he been taken hostage? You go from concerned to all-out panicked. Despite the gentle protestations of your friends that perhaps he’s just not that into you, you remain convinced that he was hit by a cab and rendered a cripple, and is too proud to leave his apartment.

See also: The Notebook.
The Real Ending: Three months later you see him dancing in a club with some chick in a tube top.

The When Harry Met Sally Trap
You’ve never been attracted to your male best friend, but recently things in the romance department have been less than enthralling. So you start to wonder -- maybe, just maybe, The One has been staring you in the face all along. Who cares if he still lives in his mom’s basement? This is destiny, damn it.
The Real Ending: Prepare for an awkward, tequila-induced make-out session that definitely requires an “I don’t know what I was thinking” email the next day.

The Titanic Trap
You just made partner and need to focus on work, but you can’t get this new guy off your mind. His name is Bo, he never went to college, and he works at the burrito place where you sometimes grab lunch between clients. Your friends ask what exactly you hope to gain from this relationship, but luckily you’re not a snob like them, and you know that a person’s job isn’t what defines him.

See also: Sabrina, Pretty Woman, Sweet Home Alabama.
The Real Ending: At a company dinner, your boss asks Bo what he does and he replies, “I work the grill, but I’m hoping to be put on the register soon.” Face it: If Leo had made it to dry land, that relationship would never have survived.

The Stepmom Trap
None of your romantic fantasies ended with Prince Charming leaving you for his secretary. Nor did they include falling for an otherwise great man with two sizable and unavoidable flaws (i.e., his children). Don’t panic. Contrary to what you might think, this divorce stuff is a piece of cake. Your step kids hate you? All it’s going to take to turn that around are some good old fashioned sex tips from you (to make the brats more popular, duh) and the untimely death of their mother. Your ex couldn’t seem to tie his own shoelaces when you were together? Rest assured that once you’ve signed the divorce papers, he will clean up his act and become the kind of guy you meant to marry.

See also: The Philadelphia Story, High Society, The Parent Trap, Mrs. Doubtfire.
The Real Ending: You continue to hate the bastard for years to come, despite the fact that your shrink says rage won’t help you heal. And whatever side of the joint custody battle you might fall on -- be it mom or stepmom -- the kids aren’t going to make the situation any easier. If you’re a stepmom, get ready for the cry of “You can’t tell me what to do! You’re not my mother!” to take up permanent residence in your psyche. If you’re the real mom, the line will be “When we’re at Dad’s house, Bambi never makes us do our homework/eat our vegetables/stop playing with knives.”

The Pretty in Pink Trap
Your next-door neighbor just happens to be a Calvin Klein underwear model. Lucky you. You’ve brought him countless jars of jam that need loosening, and even gotten locked out of your place in your cutest dress. Yet he hasn’t asked you out. In the words of Journey, “Don’t stop believin’.”

See also: Notting Hill, Love Actually.
The Real Ending: There’s a fine line between healthy optimism and insanity. There’s also a reason the quarterback in high school always dated the head cheerleader -- their kind is biologically predetermined to go forth and make other popular kids for everyone else to envy. It might be smarter to set your sights on the guy in 2B with the sweet smile and the receding hairline.

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J. Courtney Sullivan’s first book, Dating Up: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Man You Deserve is due out from Warner Books in February 2007.
Copyright ©2006 Tango Publishing Corp.

When Somebody Loved Me- Toy Story2

2006-07-14T05:09:00.000+08:00

Once a long time ago, when i was young Somebody told me...

there are two kind of love
- To love
- and To be love

Jessy said : She was my whole world... (more like worldly emotional, sweat... now i know)

When somebody loved me,
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together lives within my heart
And when she was sad,
I was there to dry her tears
And when she was happy,
So was I
When she loved me

Through the summer and the fall
We had each other, that was all
Just she and I together,
Like it was meant to be
And when she was lonely,
I was there to comfort her
And I knew that she loved me

So the years went by
I stayed the same
But she began to drift away
I was left alone
Still I waited for the day
When she'd say I will always love you

Lonely and forgotten,
I'd never thought she'd look my way
And she smiled at me and held me just like she used to do
Like she loved me
When she loved me

When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together lives within my heart
When she loved me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV42O8Apn9U&search=toy%20story%202

Beauty & The Beast - DISNEY ANIMATION

2006-07-14T04:04:00.000+08:00

Well this particular blog column is not about business...

more of a well known animation produce by DISNEY in 1996.
When i was standard 3 or was it 6, anyway... this was part of DISNEY wonderful animated cartoon, that capture my interest for animations... when i was brought to cinema to watch it.
besides that... wonderful classical cartoon. PASSION FOR LOVE - LOVE IS BLIND -

Since i was writing a testimonial for a friend, it POP up to my mind, that to find this classical animated movie song in YOUTUBE... " we don't need mp3 " any more.

It comes in different version of languages, this is so COOL!
Check this out...

- ENGLISH -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGSqt2fD4Xo&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- JAPANESE -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBvBhOa_Oyc&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- CZECH -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp19fbFwraw&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- PORTUGESE -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsUtWYxDvME&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- FRENCH -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaBust1bSgg&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- SPANISH -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQS0EYEzGKw&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- SWEDISH -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCEZuyGrV7A&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

- GERMAN -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jjK4g1XOY8&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

Lilo & Stitch: Beauty & the Beast Trailer 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twZJu9vb1z8&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

( So far at this point, I perfer ENGLISH version & GERMAN version soothing voice)

- HUNGARIAN -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOoHd36O28&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

Vanilla Mood - Beauty And The Beast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n8Vx-SDyd0&search=beauty%20and%20the%20beast

Hey I like the girl how she had her hair tied up (the one standing and in all black attire) and also a girl playing a cool Violent,woah! ... pretty girl!
... long straight smooth hair, mature, sweet, simple, country like female, smart (fair or tan doesn't matter)

- Like Belle in dress CUN!!!

One of my interested TOY STORY 2 SOUND TRACK.

When Somebody Loved Me- Toy Story2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV42O8Apn9U&search=toy%20story%202

Actually all this love love thing, just very emotional... touch people's heart only... sweat
now i know... hahaha

Malaysia My Second Home

2006-06-14T14:02:00.000+08:00

Malaysia My Second Home : One-stop centre to help applicants
(Quoted : By The Star Online)

Kuala Lumpur 20/5/2006A one-stop centre has been set up to expedite applications for the Malaysia My Second Home programme.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who launched the centre located at Menara Dato’ Onn in Putra World Trade Centre, here, yesterday, said the ministry wanted to make it simpler for foreigners to take up the programme.

“The Government is very concerned with the slow application process because the foreigners might as well go to another country if they have to wait too long for the approval,” he said.

He also said 16 licensed agents had registered with the ministry to work closely with the centre to help the programme’s participants.

(continue reading at http://www.propertynetasia.com.my/news/shownews.asp?newsid=363)

Layout Design, layout renderings, wardrobe designs

2006-06-10T02:22:00.000+08:00

- Layout Renderings -

Solid Wood Stools

2006-06-09T16:25:00.000+08:00

We've sold all 30 units, and currently have last four units to be sold.

Check it out at

http://www.ebay.com.my/viItem?ItemId=9528631724

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We have all positive ratings from our clients.

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- Left over stocks.
- Items sold are in good condition and have not been used.
- Still wrap in plastic cover.

Entrepenuer Tips for Business Owners

2006-05-23T14:26:00.000+08:00

small-business owners are encourage to continually reinvent and update their enterprises if they hope to survive.

Entrepreneurship is not for the cheap or rigid.

"People like to be associated with current trends.
They like to see new colors fresh flooring and hand rails," says Mike Munz, a retail expert and member of SCORE, a business counseling organization sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

FAST TRACK Tips for freshening an old business:
-- Invest in current technology.
-- Occasionally repaint and change the decor, especially in a business where customers visit.
-- Retailers should change location of merchandise every few weeks to give a fresh look.
-- Build an interactive Web site to encourage customer feedback and e-commerce when possible.

--Never fall into the "we've-always-done-it-this-way" mentality.

Hodad's restaurant

2006-04-29T22:10:00.000+08:00

Woah they actually have such sort of mini VW van in the USA.
Its called the microbus.

This place is located in California.

"The walls are covered with some amazing vanity license plates.
It has long been the house policy to offer a big burger meal to
any customer willing to display a good one."
- Michael Stern -

Just imagine, they serve such in USA. Malaysian so cheap leh !

Hodad’s motto, on a sign above the cash register
: “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem!”
Their place is near a beach.

El Gallito - Cathedral City

2006-04-29T22:00:00.000+08:00

Woah look at this Color Contrasting Restaurant in California.

Looks like those darn 40s - 50s places, you won't get to see in Malaysia!!

"El Gallito's brightly-painted exterior almost glows in the California desert sunlight. "
- Michael Stern -

pretty little café named El Gallito by the side of the road in Cathedral City
El Gallito offers a broad menu of mostly familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, chilies rellenos, enchiladas, and burritos. In our experience, they are all good, but we are especially fond of such daily specials as carnitas (shredded pork) every Thursday, chicken mole (Friday) and menudo (Saturday).

carnitas - ($10.00)
chicken mole - ($12.00)
red and green chili - ($8.00)

Old Restaurants since 1934

2006-04-29T21:18:00.000+08:00

This restaurant is located on the main street of Locke,
a forgotten little town in the Sacramento Delta.
It was originally built by and for Chinese Californians.
Once famous as an anything-goes enclave of vice, Locke is ghostly today,
with few Chinese left.

Al the Wop, is a fabulous destination for travelers in search of culinary color

Locke is a magical old place, its architecture unchanged for nearly a century. There has been a restaurant on this spot since the town was built in 1915. Al's dates back to 1934. "

Steak is our choice, but we must say that the burgers are wonderful – thick and juicy, served between thick slices of grilled-crisp Italian bread with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle, and olives on the side.

hamburger - ($8.00)
steak - ($15.00)

Duta Grand Resort

2006-04-28T00:08:00.000+08:00

New Property Investment in PORT DICKSON, Malaysia.

Third day Trial Run - must get better

2006-04-21T09:34:00.000+08:00

This is my third day using blender. I have some how achieve what i intend to do,
but still not there yet. The above images done, are for a motel room.

(Images are fairly ok, but still not satisfied.
There is still much to do in order to get something like this, on the below)

- This is a sample rendered by somebody else. At blender.org gallery - I must give credit this is a neat 3D rendering -

Trial Run 3D rendering using Blender

2006-04-19T22:32:00.000+08:00

This was my first day using blender as a trial run to make this image.
It was a good start and i have intentions to proceed to the next level,
with much more to expect from myself within 2 weeks for realistic 3D rendering.

Job Poetry

2006-04-12T23:18:00.000+08:00

Learn more from a bad boss,

seek out EVEN more from a good boss,

Follow CAUTIONLY after a bad boss;

Follow Whole hearted and uprightly after a good boss;

Give your best to a high expecting/demanding boss,

Sell yourself with INFINITE BEST to an expecting/demanding good boss!

(I have to qualify again the term "good" boss, as in a boss who is people skilled management and understanding character.
And Staffs, who does not take advantage of any bosses, follows up,helpful & knows their duty & responsibility)

having a boss is like a relationship of communication & commitment for mutual benefits

Design Vocabulary

2006-03-23T20:32:00.000+08:00

New income models such as licensing, royalties, extended usage fees and greater understanding and tighter control over IPR is essential to protect the future of the design sector.

- Licensin
- royalties
- extended usage fess
- IPR (Intellectual property rights)

In the context of intellectual property, expression in tangible form is one of the requirements for copyright protection.
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Meaning of philistine (noun forms: philistines)
narrow-minded person who is uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain

Example of philistine
We need more men of culture and enlightenment; we have too many philistines among us.

Starlight Cinema Design Contest 2006

2006-02-21T11:10:00.000+08:00

The best designs will be displayed for public voting from 3rd March to 10 March, 2006.
Once your work is displayed, get all your friends to, vote for you!

Besides the voting, the designs will also be judged based on the communication effectiveness and its relevance to the event.

Earn some on9 side income.

2006-02-20T12:22:00.000+08:00

No basic fees or any sort.
Join this now.
you get a USD 50.00 in your acct. at startup too.

Its a weekly payment scheme.
If your those kind of people who does online works/jobs

Earn some side income

Mini Cake INVASION !

2006-02-18T23:19:00.000+08:00

Look out.

First impression, is BANG!
minimalism + mini food
(click this to link to the website)

Sweet to the sight, lovely to eat.

IA3D Studio ©

Natural Rainforest Products

Conceptual Spa Offices - Interior Design (entire package)

Studio Apartment - Interior Design & Build

Suite Residential Interior Design - floor plan

LCD Monitor arms

Renovation Procedures for Shah Alam city.

What is a trade mark?

Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs

Branding relationship between two fields

Starbucks to Open in Dutch Train Stations

What is "Planing Portal Events"

Sketchup Architecture Project.

Interior Design & Renovation

PRE-Information for K-78 Pool Comptetion 2008

American Public Media

Less food.

Graphic design with deco.

Graphic design

Bluetooth Equipment

Long suffering

Appreciation

Simplicity

Apartment Design

Drop the H-Bomb

BEX Asia 2008

Maturity

Mindset - Desire - Interest

Samsung & LG working together as a Team!

Grand Designs Live

Wouldn't it be nice - Fuhgeddaboud it!

FOR SALE - Wall Paintings

New Government study to explore the future use of land

[Quoted]

Government launches land use investigation

Meaning of MOOT

- A Chinese Saying -

The conflict of Honesty

What makes a person a respectable & rational decision maker!

Team HeatWave Paintball (PAC)

Double glass windows with water

Slideshow: America's Richest Counties

Quoted article : The best kept e-secret at JPJ

Difference between OEM and ODM

SketchUp Style Builder (Pro version only):

World Best 2004 Architecture

This is call ... I don't know

This is fun?

Word Introduction

New Orleans Unveils Rebuilding Plan

[Quoted]By BECKY BOHRER

The Code and Conduct

Green Value –Green buildings, growing assets

Attracting, Retaining Talent

Mississippi River Bluff Home

Williams + Paddon Firm

Attitude in Professional Services?

Business Competition in the world

IES / Photometric informations

Worst Seasonal Shopping in 5 years

F&B Industry - USA

Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the U.S.

Hakia Takes On Google With Semantic Technologies

Chicago The Greenest City in the USA by 2010? (giving it the benefit of doubt)

Wishbone Rotation Monitor Arm

US Housing Crash Continues

Estate agents 'should face more regulation

Design

Urban Design Forum

Pilot projects to investigate responses to flooding and coastal erosion

New housing and planning policy underlines need for family homes

Warehouse Price Wood Flooring. - Supply & Install -

Vernacular architecture - egg style

Eaten My Egg Alive

Agony

What a weird Song

Illusions are real and yet not all

The Feeling of it

Personal

Uk homes should beat Scandinavian eco-standards - Yvette Cooper

[Quoted]
By BECKY BOHRER