Sitex PC Show 08

Hi,

As usual, I always look forward to such PC shows throughout the year to see what are being offerred and also time my purchases at such shows.

So what did I buy at this Sitex 08?

I helped my Philipino housekeeper buy a notebook to bring home next year.

I myself bought a Canon film scanner as I have a lot of baby photos of Jason captured on film as digital cameras were not available then.

I also bought 100 pieces of CD-R blank CDs at $22.00 . Yes, I am still using CDs besides DVDs.

Other than that, my wife and I signed for a few Credit Card accounts, etc..... as it was convenient and there were giving some free gifts too... like steam iron, bag, earpiece, etc....

One FREE account I signed up was MediaRing account so that I can call my siblings on my PC but on their land lines in Australia. No charge for these calls. I am handy with my PC and notebook but they are still using the phones for communication so good solution for us. Made a call to my brother and he commented that it was very clear.

I was there for 3 days...!

Day 1 was to collect the notebook brochures for evaluation. Came across Canon's offer on the film scanner for $179 + a free wireless mouse! It is being sold at $205 and no free gift at retail stores.
But no stock, so I was asked to go back on Day 2....!

Day 2, we went to buy the notebook after shortlisting Acer and NEC based on price and specifications. She chose NEC. But still no stock for my Canon film scanner!

Day 3 was Sat. So my dear wife went with me too. Finally, got my Canon film scanner + free wireless mouse! And we were stuck there longer than expected after getting caught in registering for FREE accounts etc for free gifts...ha..ha....

We were also looking at VAIO notebooks for a friend too!

The crowd was growing day by day......

Though it is well known that the prices would have dropped a bit more due to competition on the last day, we rather buy what we wanted than rushed with the Sun evening crowd! Also, the vendors prefer to sell the stock than having to transport them back to ther shops or warehouse.

We were at the show just after 30 minutes of it being opened on Sat and it was already a huge crowd.

I can never understand how some couples go to such shows with a baby in a pram. We already have difficulty walking without bumping into the crowd!

BTW, it is no longer really a PC show as there were Banks, Security firms, Home Entertainment equipment, cameras, etc..... Anything goes including Cash Converter too!

I look forward to the next one in Feb/Mar 09.

Happy Shopping for Christmas!

David

Jasmine Yeong-Nathan - AMF Bowling World Cup Champion

Hi,

I am so proud of Jasmine for being the first Singaporean to win the AMF World Cup in Mexico recently, by beating the defending champion Ann-Maree Putney in the final.

Jasmine finished two pins short of a perfect game in the end. It is her first major itle win after being the national champion in 2005.

She is only 20 years old and studying media and communication in Singapore Polytechnic.

Tao Li , on the right in the photo, was also winning her 100m butterfly in the last leg of the Fina/Arena World Cup series over the weekend.

ERP Song + A Tour Of Singapore City

Hi,

I find the song hillarous and the video is quite good as it covers quite a fair bit of Singapore City.

So enjoy both the song and scenery or the scenery, at least!


ERP Song from Richard Hunter on Vimeo.

David

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Jason Did It - Bungee Jump in New Zealand

Hi,

Jason arrived safely home early this morning and he told us that he & 3 of his other schoolmates did the Bungee Jump in Auckland, New Zealand!

Initially, he just told us about his jump and then eventually he admitted that it was scary and he would think twice about doing it again.

But I must still take my hat off to him for having guts to do it. Same for the other 3 friends. IT is better to try it when you are young and gutsy then when you are older and start to fear or dare not try it.....?

And here is his certificate to prove that he has done it.... I like the part that he was of sound mind and body...ha..ha...

Mum & I are proud of you but please do not take unnecessary risk in future.

Cool man!

Jason's Study Trip to New Zealand

Hi,

Jason is now in Auckland, New Zealand, on a school study trip...!!!

How lucky are these kids these days... compared to our time...!

Going to the beach was a BIG thrill already then...!

Anyway, this is the first time he is overseas without the parents so he has to learned to take care of himself; like keeping his passport and managing his money + packing and unpacking his luggage. The teachers are not going to 'mother' them as told to us during the briefing.

While we miss him but we are not worrying for him as he should be in good hands and he has been travelling with us to Australia quite often, the last trip was in June this year.

Here are a few shots extracted from their blog on the trip.




Jason is 4th from your Right; standing behind.

At Changi Airport, Terminal 3, at 6:30am for a 10 hours direct flight to Auckland.

5 hours difference, so they will be arriving close to mid-night...!

10 students + 2 teachers.

Here they are at LaSalle College in Auckland for 3 days of schooling.

A friendly socer game during recess... 2-2 score!


Jason is at your extreme left, fixing his shoe laces.





On top of Mt Eden with the city skyline in the background.







You can even see the Skytower in the photo, which they will be visiting the following day.


They will be making a few field trips to see the Waitomo caves, Kiwi fruit orchard, etc.....

Will be back home this coming Sunday early morning like 6:30am........

Toilet Woes

Hi,

A few years ago, I lost my briefcase which containned my Palm Pilot, PC mouse and some personal documens in a shopping mall toilet.

When I went back to this shopping mall, I think little has been done to prevent such theft though when I reported my loss to the Customer Service Counter, the staff told me that it has happened a few times already.

I am still pissed off about it so here is how it could have happened to you, in any shopping mall or public toilet.


There is this ledge at the back of the toilet seat where you will be so happy to put your personal belongings there instead of putting them on the 'dirty' floor or hanging your bags etc at the back of the door.

And that's what I did .....!

I was seated for a few minutes only as I did not manage to 'pooh' and has to rush to catch a movie in the mall.

BUT when I turned around, my breifcase was gone...!

I quickly walked out and checked the next door cubicles but no one was present.


I suspect that there was someone hiding in the next door cubicle, waiting for his victims......


So as mentioned earlier, I reported to the Customer Service counter and eventaully to a neighbourhood police station too as there were some personal documents in the briefcase. Though I did not expect to get anything back but more to formalise the loss and protect my family and I, in case something happened ; eg my home address and some personal details could have be misused etc....























Now, there is this signage at the back of the door!

If you are to follow this instructions then you should be placing your bags etc in front of you and not lose sight of them.

Then do not have the ledge built and mis-lead the users otherwise!

So my advice to you is to be cautious and be mindful when you use the public toilets anywhere and also during your travels too...!

Take care!

Singaporeans are Gracious Lot!

Hi,

I was taking a bus from Marine Parade to Orchard Rd yesterday and was offerred a better standing position in the bus.

Yes! Not a seat but a better standing place in the bus by a matured lady.

Some of you knew that I have a bad left knee for many years. I was wearing a knee guard and in bermudas yesterday. I was almost thrown off my balance when the bus moved and I was standing sideways near the driver seat.

This lady offerred me her standing place which allowed me to lean against a padded cushion behind the driver's seat and I have a better steady stance. I supposed she noticed my bad knee since I was in shorts. I thnk her for it and she was very polite about it.

When I was taking my 80+ years old father out during his recent visit here, someone would offer him his seat whether we were taking a MRT or bus.

Recently, it was also reported that a school boy gave up his seat to an elderly woman in the bus and a foreign visitor was so impressed by his gesture.

Again, it was reported that school children are more generous when coming to donate some money to charity or people 'begging' for money along the streets.

I am also proud to say that Jason has been brought up to be generous and chivalrous about such things.

Of course, there are always some 'bad apples' that spoil the whole image or give us a bad impression.

But I do believe most Sigaporeans especially the young ones are a gracious lot, thanks to the parents and school teaching them the correct values or principles in life.

Have a good weekend!

David