Bigger homes = happier homes

"The phrase “old is gold” certainly holds true for many things such as family relations and friendships, but it does not seem to apply to consumer items, especially trendy ones. Barely months old gadgets are being replaced by new and trendier ones these days.

This underscores the strong consumerism movement and how it is promoting buying frenzy among the young and old alike.

The list of “must haves” is growing longer and it is not surprising that many of the items are actually status symbols.

One of the most easily replaceable items include mobile phones and other tacky communication devices. The big rush for Apple’s new iPad 2 is a good example of how much headway these tacky gadgets are having a hold on the people.

Even though it has been more than a month since its release, there is still a long waiting list for this latest tablet computer. Just try to place a booking for one with an authorised distributor in Kuala Lumpur and you’ll know what I mean."

Read full article by Angie Ng here

My comments is:

1. I did want a bigger home when I retire. But now when you know that the fact most of the home in a mature housing estate lived by old and single, I rethink! Do you really need the space after all or just a symbol of status.
   
2. Conspiracy theory between the bank and the developer! Any price will do as long there is a loan. Learn what is happening in America! I like the way American is walking away from their housing loan.
   
3. For ages, the adage in property investment, "always appreciate ma" but Here's The REAL Long-Term Return On Owning A Home written by Harvard researchers.
   
   

Be informed, not just listen to suggestions made thru the media!

'Tagline' perniagaan

Mak Minah dan Pak Mat ada 4 orang anak perempuan yang sangat disayangi iaitu Siti, Seri, Murni dan Suri. Satu hari mereka berpakat untuk kahwinkan anak mereka ini serentak.

Ceritakan macam mana honeymoon korang!
Tak payah tulis panjang-panjang, pakai tagline iklan aja dah cukup. 'Ringkas,...padat dan cepat’, kata Mak Minah memberi arahan pada anak-anaknya.

Seminggu lepas tu mereka terima surat dari Siti yang bertulis ‘Standard Chartered’. Tercari-carilah kedua suami isteri ni iklan bank itu dan bila jumpa tersenyum le kedua-duanya membaca iklan yang bertulis ‘Besar, teguh, peramah’. Bahagialah Si Siti rupanya...

Esoknya terima pula surat dari Seri yang bertulis ‘Nescafe’. Apabila melihat iklan tersebut, tersenyum lagi keduanya membaca iklan yang bertulis ‘Nikmatnya hingga ke titisan yang terakhir’. Bahagialah Si Seri rupanya…

Selang beberapa hari kemudian, tiba pula surat dari Murni bertulis 'KFC'. Mereka mencari iklan restoren tu dan tersenyum keduanya membaca iklan yang bertulis ‘Hingga Menjilat Jari'. Bahagialah Si Murni rupanya….

Seminggu berlalu, tiada surat dari Suri, Mak Minah dan Pak Mat dah risau. Dua Minggu… tak ada jugak... masuk minggu ke tiga baru sampai surat dari Suri dengan isi kandungannya 'AIR ASIA'. Bergegas le Mak Minah cari iklan penerbangan tu sebab tak sabar nak tau apa yg jadi pada anak bongsunya. Bila dibaca, Mak Minah dan Pak Mat terkulat-kulat tak tau nak senyum atau menangis. Apa tagline iklan itu…??

'7 KALI SEMINGGU... 3 JAM SEKALI... TANPA HENTI...'

*Kami x de apa-apa kaitan dengan syarikat-syarikat diatas dan tulisan ini hanya untuk hiburan je* Dipetik dari Sy Sham.