Got friends traveling overseas tomorrow morning, and we were all shocked to learn that Qantas ridiculously decided to ground all domestic and international flights indefinitely since this afternoon.
With tours and hotels all booked or other arrangements been made, imagine how big the impact is to travellers all over the world!
Unbelievable! Will never fly Qantas again!
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Sunday, 23 October 2011
New state law change that could spark sales slump
Saw this article from Sydney Morning Herald about a state law change which:
"slashed the statutory warranty period for non-structural defects - such as painting, poor acoustics, faulty wiring, internal fittings and fire hazards - from seven years to two, and to six years for structural problems."
This is ridiculous and a horrible news to everyone. Although reducing a few years of warranty might sound like a huge saving to the builders - specially those who can't do their jobs properly - it's going to have huge impact to all consumers who were interested in building or renovating.
The report also revealed a shocking news which I never heard of:
"no home warranty insurance available to owners in blocks higher than three storeys"
Yes, that's what the article said. If this is true, wonder what would happen to those who already bought an apartment/unit that's higher than three storeys and found any problem with the property?
Gosh! The property market hasn't been that well in the past 12+ months, can't you guys who look after the law stop been so short-sighted and do some proper long term planing that's more beneficial to the general public?
"slashed the statutory warranty period for non-structural defects - such as painting, poor acoustics, faulty wiring, internal fittings and fire hazards - from seven years to two, and to six years for structural problems."
This is ridiculous and a horrible news to everyone. Although reducing a few years of warranty might sound like a huge saving to the builders - specially those who can't do their jobs properly - it's going to have huge impact to all consumers who were interested in building or renovating.
The report also revealed a shocking news which I never heard of:
"no home warranty insurance available to owners in blocks higher than three storeys"
Yes, that's what the article said. If this is true, wonder what would happen to those who already bought an apartment/unit that's higher than three storeys and found any problem with the property?
Gosh! The property market hasn't been that well in the past 12+ months, can't you guys who look after the law stop been so short-sighted and do some proper long term planing that's more beneficial to the general public?
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Japan - 6 months after earthquake tsunami
Have a look at this post, see how much the Japanese people have achieved in just 6 months time. Just amazing.
I think this truly shows how strong the country is - not how wealthy or how high GDP is or how big the economy is - but how the whole country works together during natural disasters like this. Look at US, China and even Australia, definitely far behind.
I think this truly shows how strong the country is - not how wealthy or how high GDP is or how big the economy is - but how the whole country works together during natural disasters like this. Look at US, China and even Australia, definitely far behind.
Friday, 24 June 2011
[Others.058] Leaking caused by neighbour's construction work
It rained quite heavily for the whole week in Sydney last week, and in the weekend we went to a friend's house for lunch. Their neighbour at the back, who's land is at a higher level was building a 2 storey house.
Other than the non-stop annoying noise and dust, our friend mentioned about this leaking under their house during rainy days which only started after the builder installed an underground water tank between the 2 houses. And the photo below is what it looks like, you can clearly see water running from certain area while other parts were completely dry.
Suggest them to take some photos/videos and report to the council asap - specially before the construction work finished and the council issued the OC. Obviously it has to be somehow fixed and would be quite concerned if the water could cause any damage to my friend's house. Things like this would surely brought some delay or extra cost to any construction work.
Other than the non-stop annoying noise and dust, our friend mentioned about this leaking under their house during rainy days which only started after the builder installed an underground water tank between the 2 houses. And the photo below is what it looks like, you can clearly see water running from certain area while other parts were completely dry.
Suggest them to take some photos/videos and report to the council asap - specially before the construction work finished and the council issued the OC. Obviously it has to be somehow fixed and would be quite concerned if the water could cause any damage to my friend's house. Things like this would surely brought some delay or extra cost to any construction work.
[Others.057] The Original Reverse Clock
Saw this strange "reverse clock" the other day. Quite interesting and took me a few seconds to get used to it. Checked the net and I think you can get one for around $130. Quite expensive actually, in my opinion but it's fun if you have school age kids.
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