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The Fullerton Hotel, formerly the General Post Office and the office of Dr Goh Keng Swee, our former Finance Minister, features an inspirational bronze statue of the late Mr Ng Teng Fong at its lobby - Far East Organization and Sino Group. NG TENG FONG 黄延方 1928 - 2010 I will dwell in the house of the lord forever, Psalm 23:6 A firm believer in the virtues of frugality, hard work and progressiveness, Ng Teng Fon considered himself simply an "ordinary working man". He had a dream and an ambition to satisfy a desire for new homes among Singaporeans. In 1960, he completed his first major project at Jalan Pacheli, establishing Far East Organization as a …

Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-tortise.htm The Legend of the Giant Tortoise According to ancient Chinese legends, a giant tortoise surfaced from the River Lo in central Chinaaround 4,000 years ago. The ancient Chinese found a pattern on a tortoise shell (refer to the extreme left picture above). There were circular dots of numbers on the giant tortoise that were arranged in a three-by-three nine grid pattern on it's shell. The pattern of numbers on the giant tortoise in any given direction i.e. horizontal, vertical or diagonal all add up to a total of 15 (refer to the middle picture above). This is equal to the 15 days in each of the 24 cyc…

Here is a sample typical Chinese gift hamper that is `exchanged' prior to Chinese New Year. Usually, the top or apex has a bottle of VSOP Cognac e.g. Henessey, Remy Martin etc... The quality of the contents depends on the cost of the hamper. Hampers cost between S$150 to as much as S$1000 (S$1 = US$1.69) Since this is the year of the dragon, you will notice a dragon circle the entire hamper:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Some buildings are difficult to be conceived as a "dragon building". I am pretty sure, anyone looking at this building and some basic knowledge of FUNG SWAY would conclude that; yes, maybe, it looks like a GREEN DRAGON! You agree or NOT?

Very rare to have sites that face the side of the Istana. This development is also within walking distance to Cuppage Road - Holiday Inn hotel and Centrepoint.

Book Title: The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Overseas Editor: Lynn Pang The first book oif its kind to chroinicle the story of the overseas Chinese with factual information on Chinese communites, their business and political leaders and the success stories. Source & Credit: UOB Mail Boutique, Credit Card Marketing Brochure Picture 1: Picture 2: Picture 3:

Although frogs are considered one of the 5 poisons creatures, to many ancient farmers, it is considered `Heavenly Dew' because of its wet surface. Frogs were commonly found in padi fields and to many farmers, who enjoy eating these delicacies e.g. frog legs.

Follow this link to learn the Chinese characters (in Mandarin) of the Five Elements:- http://www.geomancy.net/pics/5elements/index.htm The same Chinese characters are currently used by Geomancy.net as navigation icons on the Main page of the various sites e.g. geomancy.net, geomancy-online.com, geomancy-forum.com

1. Elvis Presley & Marilyn Monroe are alive? 2. Not exactly! BUT somehow, they are at least remembered in Singapore! Maybe for the wrong reasons? Why? 3. This rememberance in Singapore is not exactly complimentary! 4. Really, creative people, do think differently from "normal" of the mill people like us! 5. In Australia, I get to see Toilets with captions of "RAM = male" and "DOE = female" goat. 6. This newly refurbished building: Pico Creative Centre; along Kallang Avenue seems to think that the best way for people to recognised the male side of the toilet is via the huge posted of Elvis. And for the female? The famous sex symbol: Marilyn Monroe! 7. Look…

Yes, it is an Integrated Development. But wrong to claim that this is rare! Introducing a Rare Integrated Development - Beauty World Residences! Located at Jalan Anak Bukit, this condo is 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. A 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 that links it together with shopping & dining at your doorstep. Benefits of Beauty World Residences: 🌟 Directly Linked to Beauty World MRT Station 🌟 Future Cross-Island Line & Jurong Extension Line 🌟 Established shopping malls nearby (King Albert Park, Beauty World Centre & more) 🌟 Near reputable schools (Methodist Girls’ & Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School) 🌟 Wide array of a…

First of all, let me apologise for this ugly drawing. I know it is no good. But I hope it makes it easier to understand for Dan. Enclosed please find a simple diagram showing what I mean by `Head facing a good direction'. Please note that this picture refers only to sleeping positions. Where when one sleeps (on a bed), one's head faces a good direction. One cannot expect to sleep upright and sleep with the head facing the `sky'. *JOKE* Below, Message cross posted from `Free Advice':- Dear Cecil, when you say your head should be facing your most auspisious direction, what do you mean? Your head should be in that direction, or you should be looking at that direction…

HDB Yio Chu Kang Vista BTO launched in September 2011 Site plan and floor plans yio-chu-kang-vista.pdf

This photos literally shows plants at corners. (Photos taken outside a restaurant at Vivo City)

Is he bringing the bricks to activate a mountain somewhere? Note: Source of photo is unknown. I will gladly add a Source & Credit if someone points out the exact source and origin of this photo.

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More photos (taken in November 2007)

On 20th October 2019

The Tioh Hin Cho Temple along Langsat Road

1. Many business, prior to their opening day, would get a contractor to mount a new signage overhead of their shop. 2. After that, ask their contractor to cover it in a red piece of paper. The signage is only revealed after an auspicious date has been found. 3. It is interesting to note also that, what happens if a company needs to change a signage? 3.1 Some clients would require their contractor to remove the existing sign (BUT NOT BRING IT DOWN YET!). Next another ladder is used to place it on the top ladder step. 3.2 The new signage is being replaced and placed in it's place. 3.3 Once this is done, then the existing signage can be taken down. Please see attachment...…

The key to understanding what makes a good water feature is not getting an exact copy of any illustration of a water feature. But rather; to understand the Five Elements and what makes a good water feature. Where if possible, the water feature comprises all FIVE elements. Reference: http://fountain.geomancy.net