Health products are in demand nowadays. We are all striving to buy the best premium product to ensure a healthy living. Organic foods, premium products, supplements, skin care are among the many that people are looking for for optimum health. Hewever, these quality products burn a big hole in our pockets as these products are expensive due to a higher mark up for superior quality.
In spite of high prices for such goods, Orovo is probably the exceptional online store that is going the opposite direction in it's pricing. Orovo's products are ensured of the highest quality using the purest ingredients and marketed at the most reasonable price. They provide products from supplements like multivitamins, weight loss and skin care products like the orovo detox which has been a part of their Top 10 Superfoods, at the most reasonable price.
Besides being an orovo user, one can also take advantage with a promising home based business plan by sharing it with friends and family. This is an excellent way of promoting good health, sharing good products and also make a little pocket money. And for the more ambitious ones, there is a potential to bring this business to the very next level in a Business Building Package.
16/07/2008
Superfoods by Orovo
Selling Milk or Cosmetic
I was doing my grocery shopping this afternoon at NTUC FairPrice. I walked to the section and picked up my little girl's Friso formula and also a softpack Fernleaf Milk Powder for Rae. Then I walked past a lady who stood there trying to promote the Nestle Omega Low Fat Milk.
She asked me to try the product and I just politely declined. She shoved a small sample cup of the milk and insisted that I try it. Not to disappoint her, I did, after all it was a complimentary sample. She then said that I should support her and buy from her. Again, I declined and said I still have a large tin of Anlene at home so I won't buy till I finish that one. Well, this lady couldn't take No for an answer and kept on going on about how this product can last till May 2009 and that it comes with a free gift of a tumbler. Sigh.. she is really doing hard sales now.
I declined again and tried to walk away but she kept on talking and talking. Then I said thank you, next time, not today. And you know what she said?
She said if you drink this you can have lovely fair skin, smooth and beautiful. Then she scrutinized my skin and said "wah you so young got pigmentation liao". She then commented that the pigmentation on my skin was because I didn't take this milk product. I was kinda speechless for a moment! Can you believe it? She then went on to say, this milk can stop the pigmentation! So if I want to look beautiful, must buy this product! Wah Liao! Tak Boleh Tahan!
I was a bit amused but just walked away and let her rattle on. Who is she trying to kid? I think this lady got too desperate. She thinks she is selling cosmetic product ah? Perhaps that was her old job before she moved on to low fat milk!
Landlord Software
Living in an estate that is not paperless can be frustrating. That was what happened about 5 years ago. The security house, manager's office and facilities desk all worked in separate locations within the estate. It was frustrating because each time when I needed to book a tennis court, I need to be down at the facility desk in person to make sure I pick the time and slot I wanted. And advance booking can only be made about 4 days before. It didn't work for me especially when I had to leave for work at 8am and the facility desk clerk only comes in at 9am.
Such is the problem when property management do no adopt proper networking or paperless methods. Perhaps they have a certain budget that prevents them to install this in their computer systems. I do know of how some are restricted because they are just a small cluster of apartment blocks.
However, there is an online property management software that is available for instances like these. An online feature that do not need any software installation is the answer. It is the Buildium's property management software. In other terms, it can be described as a Landlord Software. Integrating features like general ledger accounting, secure online payments, giving residents online access or even receiving maintenance requests. With these features, landlords that own few units of residents for rental can make use of this and let their tenants make payments of rent or other payments online without the need to meet up with the tenants each time. Setting up is easy and you get to choose a package that is suitable for the size of the group.
With the recent demand of various available online software, Buildium has really serve a purpose by setting this niche product to customers. Just imagine when one is away on business, he or she can even handle payments for facility or maintenance from abroad from any computer. It is a real online convenience.
15/07/2008
Prevent Mozzies Breeding, Prevent Dengue
At the neighbourhood fair last Saturday, there was an educational booth that highlighted on the dangers of Dengue. In the recent 3 years, there had been an increased percentage of Dengue fever, which meant mosquitoes are now breeding more somewhere in the homes of residents and needed much action.
These strains of Dengue had also evolved into a different type and it seemed like those who were bitten by the affected mosquitoes are catching new strains of Dengue fever and not as immuned to as before. There were many new cases and National Environment Agency started to dispense many volunteers to check on housing and provide many educational leaflets, magnets, notebooks to educate the public of Aedes mosquitoes that may breed in as little as a 10 cents coin of stagnant water.
Fumigation is done in our estate on Fridays without fail. I play my part in preventing these Aedes from breeding by making sure all pails are turned and there are no possible catchments of waters in around the house, balconies and the plant pots as well. 
Best Weight Loss Pills Online
Hundreds and hundreds of weight loss products lined the shelf of the store. Masses of them got listed down when I googled for it online. Different names, various effectiveness and different ways of breaking down our fat, increase metabolism, block sugar, suppress appettite and even detoxification method. How do we determine which one works for us. These products may have safety measures. Some are limited to certain age requirements and some needs prescriptions for purchase.
I made my way to a website that showed positive signs and tips about buying weightloss pills. After all, I do value my health too. I found WeightLossPills.net for information about some types of fat burner and detox pills. In this website, you can find hundreds and hundreds of weight loss pills available in the market. These pills are ranked from the Top 1 to an exhaustive list of over 200, perhaps more. I won't really bother for those that are not ranked high in this site. Score is 10 for the best and 1 for the worst. This compilation is very convenient for those who would like to read about the effectiveness or even if it is value for money. There are also prices listed so you will know how much value for money the product is worth. One may cost a lot but may not be effective so this ranking and review takes away the hard work of trying out each product and wasting money.
Avoid those manufacturers that claim their products are the best before checking out the full review done based on five fundamental ways like:
1. Effectiveness 2. Ingredients 3. Speed 4. Safety 5. Value
Let's Talk About The Weather
The weather cleared up this morning and my mood also changed for the better. The past week has been gloomy and wet but this morning the signs of a sunny day peeked in between some cumulonimbus. Even the air smelt fresh just like clean linen. The sun seemed to be smiling down and everything looked really happy. Or was it just me? Even the day's routine of going in and out didn't really bother me.
I hope the rest of the afternoon stay this way. I could even feel a nice cool breeze blowing into my living area this morning. Yesterday, it was raining like cats and dogs and it looked like there was going to be a storm. It toppled some of my little plant pots over.
Sci Fi Experience - The Leviathan Chronicles
Macallan Orsel, at aged 12 had been living with her grandmother after her parents disappeared during a marine archeology expedition. She has grown into a young genetic scientist. She also discovered that her family is descended from a group of immortals and learns about her extra ordinary DNA, astonishing as it may be, if activated is the answer to peace to civil war. She is also a deadly target for being a threat to the group of immortals if she manages to unlock the secret of genetic code.
The immortals are a group of genetically altered beings living among humans and takes control a significant amount of money in the world. Threatened by Macallan's potential of bringing immortals to an end, rebellious leader and tactical genius, Seishun uses his creativity and hides evidence that may lead the discovery of immortals among the humanity.
If you are a fan of Sci-Fi, you will love the Leviathan Chronicles. Intriguing, exciting and full of adventure. Best of all this is purely an aural sensation of the extra-ordinary. You don't need to read it, nor do you need to watch it. It is done with special sound effects in a podcast that is set to bring your level of imagination to an experience you've never had. Listen to it and you will be addicted. Close your eyes and imagine yourself within the immortals. Feel your heart beat faster and your adrenalin goes up. Our mind and listening sense gets enriched with such unbelievable imagination that goes as far as we allow it to be. Listen to it anytime, even while at work, traveling. No other Sci-Fi quite like this.
It is produced in episodes which you can download on to your pc and listen anytime, not missing an episode or just listening to it again and again.
14/07/2008
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan Was Here
On Saturday, I was on top of the world. There was going to be a Herb Garden Opening Ceremony at the community estate. The highlight of the day or evening for me was getting to see my favourite MP, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is the Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports in Singapore. He is the elected member of parliament for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC.
He was going to be the Guest of Honour to to officiate the event opening that evening. I have only met him in person once not too long ago when he visited us in our homes. He is such a friendly person and shows lots of concern to the estate and very welcoming to ideas. My 8 year old girl who met him also during his house visit was also excited to be seeing him again. During the house visit then, she stayed up till late just to make sure she could meet this Very Important Person that Mummy had been raving about.
The Herb Garden is a community project created by the Residents Committee to create a united and friendly neighbourhood spirit among residents. It started at about 5pm and ended at 10pm. I love to do gardening, and I do wonder why did I not sign up to be part of the garden community. Perhaps I was too busy blogging away...
Anyway here are pictures of the fun evening. We also won a 17th prize from the lucky draw conducted live there. My girl also plucked up some courage with her friend to participate on a stage game activity for the kids. My helper also had fun and we both took turns to go back home to bathe so we wouldn't miss out on the lucky draws... hahaha
12/07/2008
Traditional Kopi is Best
My mom recently got me started to love the Tesco house brand of kopi. Before I tried it, I had been buying many brands from Owl, Kapalapi, Diamond, and even some other brands like Ipoh white coffee and even the Old Kopitiam brand.
The traditional old coffee is done using a large stainless steel or aluminium kind of pot with a long neck. Also they use a special muslin cloth bag. That is to strain the coffee beans that is grinded and wok fried with margarine. It smells heavenly when they make a new pot of coffee.
When I visited Yakun Kaya Toast, I am always amused by their posters about comparing Western coffee with the Local ones. I saw this and took a picture of it. It says: Screw the French Press. We've Got the Sock. I thought it was very well funny, with tongue in cheek in it. 11/07/2008
Exotic Rare Cars
Everyone is talking about how expensive petrol has gone up. Yes, driving is now more expensive than what it used to be. Perhaps it is time to look into the type of cars for the future. High petrol costs will not be the solution. It is about trying to do away with that dependency. Electric and CNG are some alternatives. That will reduce the consumption of petrol. But there will still be those that still runs on petrol. Those who do not mind have a deeper pocket, of course. If you have a curious appetite for those who drive Super Cars, check out coolsupercars.com now. Drool over these gorgeous jaw dropping exotic models from a wide range of exclusive brand names.
Funeral Wake is actually Gambling Den!
Illegal gambling goes through all sorts of disguise lately. I had just read that the police recently arrested 22 people for gambling in an illegal den that disguised as a funeral wake! These people are really creative, huh. I wonder what other disguises will there be in the future. This happened at Toa Payoh Block 106, Lorong 1. All except two woman (Malaysia and China) are all Singaporeans.
Will illegal dens be lesser once the IR casino starts in Singapore? Will gambling problem gets magnified further? Although there will be restrictions to those into casinos, knowing that the casino is just on the island of Singapore is pretty tempting. sigh...
Watch Dora the Explorer in Chinese
I posted an article about Learning Chinese with Dora the Explorer cartoon on my other blog earlier. But because I was unable to embed YouTube video of the sample show, I decided to link it to here, instead. This will at least give you an idea of the cartoon so that you can see if it is suited for your child/children. I didn't get to watch these before I got the DVDs but since I have friends who asked if they were good, I decided to let them have a preview from what I found on YouTube. My girls enjoy watching Dora the Explorer so much that they have even picked up some Spanish from the English/Spanish cartoons. So I reckon that it will work well with Chinese too. However educational products do work differently for each child so what works for one may not mean it works for every child.
