February 2010
Diamonds Are ‘Forever’ – Gold Is Alloy – Where is the real wealth?
With Feb. 14th approaching fast, I’m sure many guys out there are thinking about what gift to buy their sweethearts. The thought of purchasing diamonds is invariably not far away,…
Spring Heralds Renovation Season Galore
Perhaps it’s the impending arrival of Chinese New Year and the hasty onrush of Spring that spurs people to renovate their houses. But it’s always this time of year that…
Don’t be gouged by your mobile carrier!
If you have ever traveled with your cellphone, you’ll certainly have experienced being gouged by your mobile operator for all that international calling you did (or didn’t do). While you…
Posted: More luck in the new year?
Image-nokia384, originally uploaded by obblogatory. These ‘stones’ are always cast to ask the gods of the temple a question. When they are lying, one up one down, then the wish…
Good Luck in Chinese New Year
Image-nokia382, originally uploaded by obblogatory. Yes, it’s that time of the year again, and Chinese New Year is coming soon… Very soon! We went to a local temple near Dasi,…