Time for Austerity Drive

With gloomy news everywhere and press reports of USA economic crunch and impending global recession, it is time to herald austerity measures in our lives. Share markets continue to tumble down in bearish run for the past few days. So, how can we save money in this financial difficulties? Eat out less often and buy only when really necessary. Don't buy on impulse and every cent that you saved is a cent that is earned. You might like to consider working from home if you are retrenched or your company closed down. I was reading the newspaper yesterday and a big toy company retrenched its 7,000 workers in China which depended heavily on US markets in its toy making products. So, you have been warned. Prepare for the worst and don't simply spend money.

Going to KL on Thursday

This week coming Thursday, I will be going to KL with my colleague for business. We will meet up with some clients before driving back to Penang. I hope to drive around Kota Damansara surveying the neighbourhood as this is a high end place to rent and stay. You can find shopping lots downstairs your condominium in a few blocks and this makes it very convenient. Tesco, The Curve, IKEA, plus many other shopping areas are nearby which is central for buying stuffs and dining. I happen to discover this place by chance recently when we had to meet up with one of our potential clients for tennis court project. I hope they have Thai food somewhere around.

Writing more Articles

I have been upgraded from a 3-star writer to 4-star writer. The maximum is 5-star for professional writers. As a 3-star writer, I can earn about 1 cent usd per word, for 2-star, the amount is 0.7 cent per word while for 4-star, it is 1.4 cents per word. The earnings increase as your ratings go up. This new site is easy to use - just log in and check how many assignments there are with the star ratings. Note that a 3-star rating writer cannot write assignments for 4-star writers, but 4-star writers can write on 3-star assignments. Hence, if you are writing an article of 500 words, you can earn USD7 as a 4-star writer.

Time to Protect your Computer from Viruses that Steal your Personal Information

Here is a portable identity theft protection card that protects your computer from malware, adware, viruses, etc. It has won an award recently as shown above. Just click on the embedded video to see the features and securities of the nifty card. This is a great solution for you when using the scan on the go card. Basically, it protects users from viruses where ever they use a computer, such as a personal computer or those in the cyber cafe. Always feel safe with this identity theft protection card! Easy to use, just plug it in and go!



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When you purchase the card, it comes packed in a nice box with instruction sets that are easy to follow. If you like to know more, simply click on Scan on the go. This is a tool that you need to have especially when using the computer.

Photos and Video of my Trip to Kuching, Sarawak

Here is the Youtube video of my recent trip by motor boat to Bako National Park in Sarawak. I went with my two younger sisters.



Myself in the centre with my two younger sisters. There are many cat statues in Kuching, Sarawak. Kuching in Malay means cat.


Here is another group photo. This time we had to pay RM4 for the shot with the cats.


Visit to a cultural village.


Visit to a forestry.


Waiting for seafood at a beach restaurant.


Visit to Bako National Park.

Back from Kuching, Sarawak

I came back by Air Asia from Kuching 3 days ago and was contemplating of putting up photos here, but I shall keep it personal. No point boasting too much and besides, I am too lazy to process the photos. Suffice to say that we each saved RM139 by renting a car instead of taking guided tours. We went to Serikin border town market near Indonesia, Gua Angin (Wind Caves) and Semengoh Wildlife Park to see orang utans feeding on the second day. On the first day, we visited cultural village with cultural show included and then headed to Boa for seafood at our own expenses.

On the third day, we rented a motor boat to Bako Wildlife Park, the very place where The Asian Amazing Race was held. The boat trip was enjoyable. Never go in December during the monsoon season because the waves can be as high as 4 metres and over turn the small motor boat. That's why life jackets are a must during the trip. On our fourth day, we went to Chinese Museum and drove around Kuching near the waterfront. We also went to The Springs Mall, the biggest in Kuching and read some books at MPH.

The trip to Kuching was very enjoyable with my 2 younger sisters and perhaps we might have another tour together in 2 years time in Europe.

Articles on Muscles

Yesterday, I have completed writing 10 articles of 300 words each on muscles. It pays the normal rate of USD3 per 500 words. That works out to be a total of 3,000 words for USD18. I am still looking for better paying assignments online and will post my experience here on how to earn money online. Who says earning money online is easy? Well, it requires lots of luck to get handsome paying assignments and diligence to stick to the deadlines. Otherwise, don't bother to write at all if you find this too challenging. No job is easy and no company is doing charity throwing away money just like that. I also happen to come across a blog that is making about USD9,000+ on freelance writing.

It is an inspiration to read about others who are making tons of money on freelance writing alone and is pushes me to do just as well. Now you can start pondering if you like to start to freelance part time while moonlighting. All that is required is a computer with internet connection and you are on your way to start earning US dollars.