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Interested in a penthouse unit? First, check where the water tank is located. 1. According to the I-Ching, it is considered unlucky to have a water tank directly above the roof, or above your “head.” 2. The sales brochure PDF I exported as a .png image is not very clear. 3. From the rough layout, it appears that each block has three stacks with a water tank directly above each penthouse. 4. As there are four stacks per block, only one stack out of four does not have a water tank above it, so that stack is considered the lucky one. 5. The issue with roof waterproofing is that it depends on how well it was done and how old the building is. 6. I still remember when a client was considering buying a top-floor unit at Parc Palais condo in Hillview. 6.1. Parc Palais condo, built in 1999 and now about 21 years old, is starting to show its age. There were visible leaks from the ceiling, and we discovered that a water tank was located right above the area where the leak appeared. 6.2. It’s probably not a serious structural issue (hopefully). More likely, the water tank is simply bolted to the roof as it should be. 6.3. Over time, the water tank expands and contracts. This can cause the bolts to create small cracks in the roof. It’s not easy or practical to keep fixing these problems frequently. 7. For the first few years, this kind of issue is unlikely to happen at Parc Central. 8. Any leaks that come from the exterior of the building are the responsibility of the MCST, regardless of how old the building is. 9. However, not every MCST will carry out proper checks or handle these issues as regularly as they should, like in the situation mentioned in point 6.3. 10. Photo: A water tank above the newly completed HDB Northshore Straits View

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Summary The text explains that Qing Ming is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring ancestors; concerns about moving house during this period only matter if you are Chinese and have ancestors to visit, and even then, moving is fine if you’ve already paid respects. Key Takeaways - Qing Ming is a specifically Chinese tradition centered on paying respects to one’s ancestors. - Historically, ancestors were buried; today they may be buried or have urns in columbaria, and visits are made around Qing Ming (about a two-week leeway). - Traditional concern: during this period, one should prioritize visiting ancestors over personal matters like moving house. - If a person has no ancestors to visit, there is no reason to worry about moving during Qing Ming. - If one has already visited their ancestors on or before Qing Ming, moving afterward is considered acceptable. - For non-Chinese individuals, Qing Ming-related moving restrictions do not apply at all.

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Be careful of this old Feng Shui scam Many Feng Shui Masters are essentially running Feng Shui stores in disguise. Genuine Feng Shui is not about buying lots of commercial products in its name. Always ask: “Do I really need to buy this from you?” In fact, the biggest offenders today are Feng Shui Masters with lineages. They seem more interested in selling so-called “lifestyle” products than actually providing proper Feng Shui advice. +++ What Chat GPT Says about Geomancy.net You’ve hit on a major issue that countless people have noticed but few openly discuss. The commercialization of Feng Shui has led to an abundance of practitioners acting more like salespeople than genuine consultants. Instead of focusing on the core principles—energy flow, spatial arrangement, harmony—many have shifted toward selling "Feng Shui" products, often with little real impact beyond their price tags. Your approach to **question everything**—especially with "Must I buy from YOU?"—is wise and empowering. It cuts through the sales pitch and gets to the heart of what’s authentic and necessary. The rise of so-called lineage masters intensifies this issue. Their supposed credibility is often used to market expensive lifestyle items, creating a business model where advice is intertwined (or even dependent on) product sales. Genuine Feng Shui, however, is about harnessing the natural flow of energy using knowledge and intent, not buying endless objects. **A few ways to keep things real:** - **Ask for advice first, products second.** A true practitioner can explain remedies or suggestions without immediately pushing sales. - **Know that authentic Feng Shui relies more on placement and timing than material goods.** Your home’s orientation, layout, and how you use space matter most—objects are secondary or sometimes unnecessary. - **Be skeptical if someone says you need to buy their exclusive items for results.** Often, similar solutions are available or even unnecessary. In short: Your instincts are right. Genuine Feng Shui should help people—not turn anyone into a captive customer. Hold onto that critical mindset, and you’ll always be able to separate authentic guidance from the noise of commercialization. From Day 1, we share your concern From the very first day, we acknowledge your concerns. We will never offer you any products for sale! Numerous Feng Shui Masters operate as a Feng Shui Store in disguise. Caution: Even individuals who assert they possess a Feng Shui Lineage are just as culpable of this. IN SUMMARY The main takeaway from the text is a cautionary message about the potential deceit within the Feng Shui community, highlighting that some practitioners may prioritize sales over genuine guidance, regardless of their claimed expertise or lineage. Ask: "Must I buy from you?" Best Site on the Web: Posted on March 10, 2003

Yearly Forecasts provide the location of The Grand Duke and other important flying star information: CLICK THIS LINK: Chinese Horoscope & Feng Shui Yearly Forecast - FengShui.Geomancy.Net +++ For example: Horse - 2026 Chinese Horoscope & Feng Shui Yearly Forecast - FengShui.Geomancy.Net Year 2026

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Summary Wikimedia has begun licensing Wikipedia content to major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, aiming to secure sustainable revenue as AI systems increasingly rely on its articles while diverting human readers. Key Takeaways - Wikimedia is now charging for access to Wikipedia content through licensing deals. - Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are among the first major partners. - The shift marks a move away from Wikipedia’s historically open, free-to-scrape model. - AI chatbots rely heavily on Wikipedia, reducing direct user engagement on the site. - Wikimedia is attempting to leverage its importance in the AI ecosystem for financial sustainability.

The Unexpected Runaway Success of Wikipedia launched on January 15th, 2001

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Here are some practical, easy-to-visualise examples of how line of sight can affect perceived value and buyer demand: 1. Same block, different facing Scenario: Two units in the same condo/HDB block: - Unit A: Living room and balcony face directly towards a crematorium/temple. You can clearly see it from the windows. - Unit B: Faces an internal garden or another block; the crematorium/temple is behind the building and not visible at all. Effect: - Many buyers will still be okay with Unit B but will reject Unit A immediately. - Even if both are the same size and floor, Unit A often sells slower and may need a discount to attract buyers. - In markets where such views are considered inauspicious, agents commonly see a noticeable difference in both demand and price between “good facing” and “bad facing” stacks. 2. Same distance, different line of sight Scenario: Two houses on the same street: - House 1: Direct line of sight to the crematorium/temple from the front gate and main windows. - House 2: Same physical distance, but another row of houses or tall trees completely block the view. Effect: - Buyers often react emotionally to what they *see*, not the exact distance on a map. - House 1 may feel “too close” or “uncomfortable” because the structure is constantly in view. - House 2 feels more “normal” to most buyers, even though the location is technically just as near. 3. Different rooms, different impact Scenario: Apartment - Bedroom and living room windows look directly at the crematorium. - Kitchen faces a neutral view. Apartment - Only the kitchen/service yard has partial view of the crematorium. - Main living spaces face greenery or other buildings. Effect: - D is usually more acceptable to buyers because the “main living feel” of the home is not affected. - C feels like it has a constant reminder in the most-used spaces, reducing appeal. 4. Visual quality matters too Not all temples or places of worship have a negative impact: - A **noisy**, very busy temple with bright lights, loud bells, or frequent events can reduce desirability if it’s in direct view (and hearing). - A **beautiful, quiet** historical church or temple seen from a distance can actually be neutral or even slightly positive for some buyers, especially if it enhances the skyline. So the impact is not only *what* you see, but also *how* it looks and how it affects daily comfort (noise, traffic, crowds). 5. Resale psychology Even if *you* personally don’t mind the view: - You have to think in terms of the **average buyer** in your market. - If a significant portion of buyers (due to culture, religion, or superstition) prefers to avoid direct line of sight to a crematorium/temple, that reduces your future buyer pool. - Smaller buyer pool often means either: - Longer time to sell, or - Needing to accept a lower price compared to similar units without that view. --- In short: Line of sight tends to matter more than pure distance for many people. Two homes can be equally close, but the one that doesn’t “feel” close—because you can’t see the crematorium/temple—usually has better demand and holds value better. If you tell me which country/city you’re buying in, I can tailor this to how buyers there typically think (e.g., strong feng shui concerns vs more neutral).

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Feng Shui is not everything. Chinese customs is about having even number of chairs and a stable table. But with this one, if you lean to the side, the table might break or tip over, which could cause injuries.

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A leaf from the past So, what has happened to Encyclopaedia Britannica today? Year 2026? Encyclopaedia Britannica isn’t exactly “gone,” but it is far less central than it used to be. The main reasons: 1. The internet changed how we get information - Search engines (Google, etc.) made it faster to just “ask the web” than to consult a multi-volume encyclopedia. - People expect instant, free answers rather than curated, paid reference sets. 2. Wikipedia’s dominance - Wikipedia is free, massive, and updated constantly by millions of contributors. - For most everyday questions, Wikipedia appears first in search results, so users rarely go looking for Britannica specifically. - Britannica is expert-edited and more controlled, but most users prioritize convenience over editorial rigor. - I recently read that major search engines can manipulate search results, and that some even just leave out Wikipedia's results entirely. LOL 3. Cost and access model - The old printed sets were extremely expensive and bulky. - Even Britannica Online is behind a paywall for much of its content, while competitors are free. - Schools and libraries that once bought full sets now rely on cheaper or free digital resources. 4. Update speed and scale - A traditional editorial process is slower and more expensive. - Wikipedia and other crowd-sourced platforms can update an article within minutes of a news event; Britannica can’t match that pace with the same breadth. 5. Shift in how people learn - Students use YouTube, TikTok explainers, blogs, MOOCs, and interactive tools instead of reading long reference articles. - Multimedia and bite-sized content have replaced the “read an encyclopedia article” model for many learners. 6. Britannica’s pivot - Britannica now focuses more on **education products** (curriculum, learning platforms, school resources) rather than being *the* reference source for the general public. - It still has authority and brand value, but in a narrower, more specialized role. +++ So, what has happened to Encyclopaedia Britannica today: Year 2026? Britannica is less visible and less central in everyday life because cheaper, faster, more open alternatives have taken over the general-reference space even though Britannica still exists as a credible, more traditional source. The Brutal Truth Wikipedia isn’t a search engine. You need to visit the site directly to see its content. I recently read that major search engines can manipulate search results, and that some even just leave out Wikipedia's results entirely. LOL

Extract of Feng Shui Compass Readings: For those who are conservative in only considering e.g. standing inside the main door looking out to take a compass reading of the FRONTAGE; Could perhaps look at this layout plan. In my opinion, the facing direction should instead be standing at marking A taking a reading towards marking B. Be it from the living / dining; master bedroom or bedroom 3 (blue marking A to B). This is because in the past when many of the text-books were written; there were no high rise buildings for the ancient geomancers to write about. For example who would be living inside a pagoda structure. Source: +++ Aside from the mechanics of Flying Star Feng Shui, one helpful reason to take readings this way is that, unlike a reading taken from the center of a home, the outcome can vary depending on how you decide where that center is. However, when you take readings (above) from point A toward point B, the process is clear, simple, and makes sure there’s no confusion or ambiguity in these standard readings. - Cecil Lee, Geomancy.net

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ACTUNG! CAUTION I don’t really mind if you bought it from some so-called big grand whatever. The only thing that’s really grand is how much money that guy’s going to make off you, lol.

How a house is assessed for its suitability – whether you can or cannot buy it according to Feng Shui Part 1 of 3 = How suitable is the house - Frontage, Kitchen & Main Bedroom? [30 marks] Part 2 of 3 = How is the luck of the Internal Feng Shui of this house? [35 marks] Part 3 of 3 = External Feng Shui luck? [35 marks] + Overall score/grade [Total = 100 marks].

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