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!
Thursday, May 15
Samsung & LG working together as a Team!
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)
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)
Friday, May 2
Grand Designs Live
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!
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
Wouldn't it be nice - Fuhgeddaboud it!
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
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
Friday, April 18
FOR SALE - Wall Paintings
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)
Tuesday, April 15
New Government study to explore the future use of land
[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
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.
Friday, April 11
- A Chinese Saying -
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.
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
[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.
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.
Saturday, March 15
What makes a person a respectable & rational decision maker!
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.
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.
Monday, March 3
Team HeatWave Paintball (PAC)
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
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
Saturday, February 2
Double glass windows with water
[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)
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)
Sunday, January 27
Slideshow: America's Richest Counties
[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 CountiesMonday, January 21
Quoted article : The best kept e-secret at JPJ
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
Sunday, January 13
Difference between OEM and ODM
Searching for the right source and term for ODM, here it is...
[Quoted from weblink]
The biggest difference between OEM and ODM doesnt only lie in their names. OEM products are specially produced for brand manufacturers and they could only use this specific brand without any abuse of other names of middle manufacturers.
While ODM products is in a different situation. It depends on whether brand enterprises have exclusively own the copyright of these products, if not, middle manufactures are entitled to manufacture themselves with a precondition of using no design recognition of concerned enterprises.
[Quoted from weblink]
The biggest difference between OEM and ODM doesnt only lie in their names. OEM products are specially produced for brand manufacturers and they could only use this specific brand without any abuse of other names of middle manufacturers.
While ODM products is in a different situation. It depends on whether brand enterprises have exclusively own the copyright of these products, if not, middle manufactures are entitled to manufacture themselves with a precondition of using no design recognition of concerned enterprises.
Wednesday, January 9
SketchUp Style Builder (Pro version only):
[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.
"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
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
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
Tuesday, December 4
This is fun?
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
~ 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
Monday, October 15
Friday, October 12
New Orleans Unveils Rebuilding Plan
[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 HEREMonday, October 8
The Code and Conduct
[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.
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
[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
Saturday, September 29
Attracting, Retaining Talent
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)
[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
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
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
Friday, September 28
Williams + Paddon Firm
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
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?
[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?
"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?
Thursday, September 27
Business Competition in the world
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"!
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
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.
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.
Monday, September 24
Worst Seasonal Shopping in 5 years
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
Saturday, September 22
F&B Industry - USA
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
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
Tuesday, September 18
Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the U.S.
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
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
Friday, September 14
Hakia Takes On Google With Semantic Technologies
[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
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
Sunday, September 9
Chicago The Greenest City in the USA by 2010? (giving it the benefit of doubt)
(Click the picture to view)
Thursday, September 6
Wishbone Rotation Monitor Arm
Product Description
The latest addition to the award winning Wishbone flat screen arm system. A wrap spring clutch at the elbow joint allows the user fingertip height adjustment, in addition to the movement inherent in the standard Wishbone range.
Load capacity 8kg
( direct deal from manufactured in Malaysia)
( minimal 20 units to place an order.
Advance payment of 80% and 20% on delivery)
Look forward to hear from interested buyers.
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Wednesday, September 5
US Housing Crash Continues
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
[Quoted from Patrick.net]
It's A Terrible Time To Buy
Why?
Check it out at http://patrick.net/housing/crash.html
Monday, September 3
Estate agents 'should face more regulation
[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.
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.
Sunday, July 8
"...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.
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.
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
Wednesday, January 31
Design
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.
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.
Monday, January 8
Urban Design Forum
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.
- 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.
Saturday, January 6
Pilot projects to investigate responses to flooding and coastal erosion
[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."
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."
Friday, December 1
New housing and planning policy underlines need for family homes
[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
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
Thursday, November 30
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Thursday, November 23
Vernacular architecture - egg style
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.
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
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
Wednesday, November 22
What a weird Song
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.
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.
Saturday, November 18
Illusions are real and yet not all
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...
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
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...
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...
Monday, November 13
Personal
- 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.
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.
Tuesday, November 7
Uk homes should beat Scandinavian eco-standards - Yvette Cooper
[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.
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.
Friday, July 28
Garage Culture - The New Frontier for Design
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
Saturday, July 22
Tailored Furniture Solutions and Workplace Performance
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.
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.
Saturday, July 15
Most Dangerous Romantic Movie Myths Only In Hollywood
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.
_______________________________________________________________
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.
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.
_______________________________________________________________
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.
Friday, July 14
When Somebody Loved Me- Toy Story2
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, June 14
Malaysia My Second Home
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)
(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)
Saturday, June 10
Friday, June 9
Solid Wood Stools
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
___________________________________________________
We have all positive ratings from our clients.
___________________________________________________
- Left over stocks.
- Items sold are in good condition and have not been used.
- Still wrap in plastic cover.
Check it out at
http://www.ebay.com.my/viItem?ItemId=9528631724
___________________________________________________
We have all positive ratings from our clients.
___________________________________________________
- Left over stocks.
- Items sold are in good condition and have not been used.
- Still wrap in plastic cover.
Tuesday, May 23
Entrepenuer Tips for Business Owners
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.
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.
Saturday, April 29
Hodad's restaurant
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.
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
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)
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
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)
Friday, April 28
Friday, April 21
Third day Trial Run - must get better
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 -
Wednesday, April 19
Trial Run 3D rendering using Blender
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.
Wednesday, April 12
Job Poetry
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
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
Thursday, March 23
Design Vocabulary
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.
Tuesday, February 21
Starlight Cinema Design Contest 2006
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.
Monday, February 20
Earn some on9 side income.
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
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
Saturday, February 18
Mini Cake INVASION !
Look out.
First impression, is BANG!
minimalism + mini food
(click this to link to the website)
Sweet to the sight, lovely to eat.
First impression, is BANG!
minimalism + mini food
(click this to link to the website)
Sweet to the sight, lovely to eat.
Friday, February 17
It Pays To Help Others
The profession of architecture offers the student the
opportunity to participate in improving the physical
world, in solving problems of our society, and in giving
form to the needs of modern culture.
- Check it Out at by clicking on their LOGO / ICON-
They have project design issues on IRAN, hurricane Katrina in the US,
Mobile Health Clinics to Combat HIV/AIDS, Transitional Housing for Kosovo's Returning Refugees, & MANY MANY More
[ It Pays To Help Others. It comes a Time,
in return You get what You Need ]
"Pays" in the sense of, how & what you can Afford & Able to Spend willingly.
Thursday, February 9
Valentine Sales - 08 02 2006
"PONY Xpress's 2 web banner."
(One is a animated .gif format (means got sequence). another is a jpg format)
(These web banner is for sale.Like it, buy it from me)
Changing every 2 days until this coming Valentine's day.
Check it out at all 3 shops.
1) www.cafepress.com/jensenjs
2) www.cafepress.com/jensenjs1
3) www.cafepress.com/jensenjs2
Get your partner,friends or family something today
Tuesday, February 7
Valentine Sales at ePONY Xpress
Monday, February 6
- Vote for ME, Please ! -
- Starlight Cinema Design Contest -
A rencent contest that i've participated.
Look forward for your votes if any or my design are chosen.
There are four types of design attached. Nevertheless, the design are all proposal.
The final decision comes from the organiser themselve, who are members of Catca.com.
Thanks.
regards
Jensen Js
Interior Architect
Images viewing : Curtesy of IAGD / Jensen
All images, design, logos, symbols, picture belongs to iA + iGd.
© CopyRight. All Rights Reserved.
Friday, February 3
Phone Card design
- Latin America Phone card design -
Images viewing : Curtesy of IAGD / Jensen
All images, design, logos, symbols, picture belongs to iA + iGd.
© CopyRight. All Rights Reserved.
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