With the holidays coming it is natural for people to look for presents. It is the time of the year when shoppers go into a frenzy trying to snag the best deals, especially the few days before Christmas. In the midst of this hive of activities, we are facing the prospect of some popular departmental stores closing. So, where can we shop? Since the circuit breaker began, Singaporeans have taken to shopping online more than before. In fact, this monumental shift in habit from retail to online shopping is hastened when we find that online shopping is the only place where we can get certain goods. Coupled with the fact that online shopping usually means the prices are cheaper too....
The year 2020 is remembered not just for the Covid-19 pandemic but also for the massive online sale everywhere. For example, you can be sure you will discover some great deals again this Black Friday. But instead of aimlessly swiping through pages of items on sale, why not score a gift with a specific purpose in mind? Before we get to the items you want to shop for, consider how Black Friday sale began. The first time the term “Black Friday” was use was not applied to holiday shopping but to financial crisis. Apparently it refers to the crash of the U.S. gold market caused by two notorious Wall Street financiers. Their actions sent the stock market crashing. However, the...
It may be an occasion coming up and you’re wondering what to buy for that special someone. Or it may be time that you want pamper yourself. You may be a runner or your significant other half is a running enthusiast. The agonising thought right now is: what gifts do I buy? So we do what we usually do next: ask uncle Google. “gifts ideas for runners” “best gift for runners” “unique gift for running” The search returns a gazillion results. Each link results in an article that lists a gazillion gift ideas. This article probably adds to the bewildering mix. Still, since you’re here, you’re obviously still searching for that elusive gift. Well, you’re in the right place! We...
Air travel is comatose now. Countries around the world are desperate to revive their economies, wrecked by the unforgiving Covid-19 pandemic. So talks of “travel bubbles” give hope to resuscitating air travel and economies. I first heard of the term “travel bubble” earlier this year when Australia and New Zealand were in talks about forming a travel corridor between the two countries. Back then, they have both successfully brought down the number of Covid-19 cases. Safe, cross-Tasman travel is suddenly on the horizon again. Then all hell broke loose in Victoria State with a surge of new Covid-19 cases. Subsequently, New Zealand also experienced new clusters of Covid-19 cases, and Auckland was in lockdown a second time. Since then, a...
Not all sunglasses are created equal. Some sunglasses are polarized, some are not. Unless you are extremely pressed for cash, we would proffer an advice: get a polarized pair of sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses help prevent eye strain in glaring sunlight. Here are the differences between polarized sunglasses from non-polarized sunglasses: Polarized Sunglasses Shades with polarized lenses will help reduce the glare from the sun and reflected light. Whether you are exercising outdoors and driving, a pair of polarized sunglasses is indispensable. This is especially true if you’re spending time on a snowy mountain. The reduced glare will minimize eye strain, so that you don’t have to squint your eyes. Definitely makes for a much greater outdoor experience, wouldn’t you say?...
