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Projects in your back garden

Singapore 23rd October 2010 As I am about to embark on my trip to Hainan, now that typhoon Megi has passed through the area, I am wondering about those “far away” projects, certainly those that take you a day of … Continue reading

23. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Travel alert

Singapore 19th October 2010 I was supposed to leave for Hainan tomorrow but super typhoon Megi is causing havoc in the area, with already huge damages in the Philippines, so I have decided to postpone my trip. No need to … Continue reading

19. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Social networking

Singapore 18th October 2010 As part of our business we are invited regularly to a sponsor or supplier night. Often the sponsor and the lighting supplier are the same and the “get together” is organized in conjunction with an event. … Continue reading

18. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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The perils of a rush job

Singapore 10th October 2010 Today is the magic 10-10-10 day. For some a sign of austerity and good luck for others a prediction of impending doom with a major virus attack on your computer waiting to happen. I guess we … Continue reading

10. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Deepavali

Singapore 8th October 2010 Deepavali also known as Diwali, is the Indian festival of lights, a Hindu celebration of the triumph of light over dark or good over evil. According to Wikkipedia it officially means row of lamps in reference … Continue reading

08. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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What’s in a name (2)

Singapore 7th October 2010 In a previous blog I wrote about the impact of big name designers or celebrities to give extra sales value or importance to a project. Today it is about a totally different aspect of “names”. As … Continue reading

07. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Lighting at home

Singapore 6th October 2010 You may have noticed that I travel less these last few months. One of the reasons is that I am following a regular treatment for my back so I am disciplining myself to the cause of healing. … Continue reading

06. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Opening ceremonies

Singapore 4th October 2010 First there was the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, then the World Expo in Shanghai, China followed by the World Cup Soccer in South Africa and the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, and last night the … Continue reading

04. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Massage

Singapore 3rd October 2010 Weekends are for relaxing (when we can) so what better way to go out for a nice massage. I like to get one later in the evening as I generally sleep well afterwards with a relaxed … Continue reading

03. October 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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Working overtime

Singapore 20th September 2010 When your job is your passion it does not really matter how many hours you put in, isn’t it? I have been lucky to find my work in something that is also my passion. It has … Continue reading

20. September 2010 by Martin Klaasen
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