Cecil Lee

You wrote: Question 1: How will the feng shui be affected if I enclose the whole area with a security grille like the one in the photo I attached? There are two schools of Feng Shui: 1. Shapes and Forms. From your sketch, via a top-down view or helicopter view; the outline still looks rectangular. 2. Compass School Feng Shui : Flying Star One should still consider the enclosed living quarters when plotting a flying star chart. And often it is easier to focus specifically on the living quarters (excluding the outdoors). But Flying Star chart can be extended and used to look at any features that some may want to add e.g. in the new outdoor area. For example, some are eyeing a water feature. Can this be placed. The answer can be gotten from the Flying Star chart. Question 2: I was thinking of putting the barbecue kettle and possibly a second stove as illustrated in the diagram attached. Is this a good idea near the back door? If not, where would you recommend to put the barbecue? In general, for practical reasons; many homes have both a wet (outside) and dry kitchen in a home. Thus it is not uncommon to have two sets of stove both in the dry and wet kitchen. Ideally, the more crucial stove is that in the dry kitchen. And preferred that it is in a good position (often suitable to the Eight House chart of the lady of the house). Some other rule-set or guidelines are further considered such as stove does not clash with a water position; stove should not bedirectly below the 2nd storey sewerage pipe (for homes that are 2nd or more levels high etc...) For the outdoor stove; however, it is often based more on common sense. For example, as it is outdoors; wind must be considered as it may either cause flame-out or if one stands at the stove; the wind vortex should not like bring the flame towards the person cooking, there. This is the major consideration for an outdoor stove or any equipment that has a fire element in them.

Imagine, if we were in the 1910's walking along the streets of Singapore; we might see a well organized worker clearing the streets. In the picture is a hard-working civil servant; some regard him as a scavenger. And he is clearing and cleaning the streets of North division. In the back-drop is the dust-van. Today, we might call this a dump-truck. Much like those placed outside a premises to haul away debris and yes, dust from the work-site (renovations or A and A works)

Straits Settlements, 1900. a rickshaw. A distance away was the Chinese Theatre Hall for performance arts. Singapore, then was not a slump as some leaders claimed; it was. Ever since Singapore was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles; it was a thriving and exciting place to be in. The largest group of Chinese immigrants came from the Fujian province by boat to find work and to strike it rich...

World War II; 1941. Singapore. Guns, ammunition and cannons were loaded onto a train...

Yes, no joke! This ingot is golden and lights up like a Christmas tree!

Estate upgrading in the mid 2000's. Ugly but nevertheless functional. As the old bamboo pole holders no longer pose a risk for collecting stagnant water = mosquito breeding...

I always thought that there are just a few kinds of disabled symbols. This one is something new to me...

"Death Ray" Architect Blames His Car-Melting Skyscraper on Sunny Days London made headlines this week for a uniquely modern phenomenon; the city's newest skyscraper is reflecting the sun into an insanely powerful ?death ray? that can start fires and fry eggs. Now, the building's architect has spoken out: "We made a lot of mistakes with this building, and we will take care of it." Related A Brief History of Buildings That Melt Things In London this week, a parabolic "death ray" of sunshine--reflected off of London's newest skyscraper--is destroying luxury cars,? Read? Though it?s not the first case of this kind of epic miscalculation, it is the second for Rafael Vi?oly. The Uruguay-born, NY-based architect?s Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas opened in 2010 with the same kind of incredible singeing strength. In an interview with The Guardian?s Oliver Wainright, Vi?oly expressed a comically/dangerously flippant attitude towards the misfire, though he is?and always was, apparently?aware of its inherent problems. In Vi?oly's own words: "I knew this was going to happen," said Vi?oly, speaking to the Guardian on Friday. "But there was a lack of tools or software that could be used to analyse the problem accurately." "When it was spotted on a second design iteration, we judged the temperature was going to be about 36 degrees," he said. "But it's turned out to be more like 72 degrees. They are calling it the 'death ray', because if you go there you might die. It is phenomenal, this thing." (re: the Vdara) "That was a completely different problem," said Vi?oly, insisting he was following a masterplan that specified arc-shaped towers. "We pointed out that would be an issue too, but who cares if you fry somebody in Las Vegas, right?" When I first came to London years ago, it wasn't like this," he said. "Now you have all these sunny days. So you should blame this thing on global warming too, right?" http://gizmodo.com/death-ray-architect-speaks-out-about-his-car-melting-1265000912?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

I was trying to figure out what is the purpose of having a solid metal iron grille gate(SMIGG) in front of the opening of the centralised rubbish cute. I feel that it is a hindrance to have such a SMIGG for the centralised rubbish cute for severalreasons: 1. Often one's hands are full carrying rubbish to be thrown away. And, yet have to fiddle with the SMIGG. 2. In addition, if one looks at the photos,it is near impossible to leave theSMIGG fully opened all the time as it will partially block the escape staircase. Or make it difficult for someone at the other end of it to come in! 3. Even for myself, the SMIGG really weighs a ton! And most likely made of iron. And thru time, it will surely get rusty; if not painted will be an eye-sore. 4. More importantly, if many areas of this SMIGG is not cleaned; lots of germs etc... Yucks, yucks! and yucks! 5. When I left and took the last photo; then I realised most likely the architect or the designer perhaps wanted to "hide" the central rubbish cute-AWAY! My god! What a "rubbish" way to do it!

Today, client is collecting their keys to the new apartment @ Prive EC. "Must bring along my pet?"

These type of cemeteries can still be found in several parts of Singapore, today. Especially on land in Telok Blangah area belonging to Johor Sultan.

An understanding that the frontage may not always be the "main entrance" door of an apartment:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15673&new=

Yes, what you mentioned makes sense. And depending on which stack your home is; it should be either standing at A taking a reading towards B. And / or standing at C taking a reading towards D. But do remember that if one were to take a compass reading inside a unit; there are lots of reinforced steel bars on the walls and flooring: which can drastically change the compass readings. To confirm: check out my 2nd attachment using a protractor. Nowadays, there are lots of electronic streetdirectories like onemap.sg. And the convention is North (0/369 degrees)is always on top.

R.I.P. Nokia! Posted in: Discuss :: Feng Shui for Business Posted on: Thu, 02 Feb 2012, 20:40 PM, Last Modified on Thu, 02 Feb 2012, 21:41 PM The morale of the story is that Feng Shui is not a cure all for everything. Frankly, such giants, should concentrate on their core business than trying to apply Feng Shui as a cure all. Look at past giants like Kodak, which invented the digital camera. All past giants have never recovered. I have just replied on a request to submit a quote ... Dear xxx, Thanks very much! For info, I will not be submitting a quote as in my opinion; I consider XXX a has been past giant. Frankly, every single person I know don't even use a ____; maybe their network equipment (transparent) to us; just may be.... Thanks! Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee Principal Consultant and Founder GEOMANCY.NET: Center for Applied Feng Shui Research http://www.geomancy.net E-mail: support@geomancy.net Tel : +65 6100-9600 SMS / MMS: +65 9785-3171 Fax: +65 6482-0570 Information in this message is confidential. It is intended solely for the person or the entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not to disseminate,distribute or copy this communication. Please notify the sender support@geomancy.net and delete the message and any other record of it from your system immediately. Our Company Registration No: 199707735W Sent when I am on-the-move... The morale of the story is that Feng Shui is not a cure all for everything.Frankly, such giants, should concentrate on their core business than trying to apply Feng Shui as a cure all.Look at past giants like Kodak, which invented the digital camera. All past giants have never recovered. I have just replied on a request to submit a quote ...Dear xxx, Thanks very much! For info, I will not be submitting a quote as in my opinion; I consider XXX a has been past giant. Frankly, every single person I know don't even use a ____; maybe their network equipment (transparent) to us; just may be.... Thanks! Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee Principal Consultant and Founder GEOMANCY.NET: Center for Applied Feng Shui Research http://www.geomancy.net E-mail: support@geomancy.net Tel : +65 6100-9600 SMS / MMS: +65 9785-3171 Fax: +65 6482-0570 Information in this message is confidential. It is intended solely for the person or the entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not to disseminate,distribute or copy this communication. Please notify the sender support@geomancy.net and delete the message and any other record of it from your system immediately. Our Company Registration No: 199707735W Sent when I am on-the-move... Unless you really need to, please don't print this e-mail - Save it! On 2 Feb, 2012, at 4:49 PM, "ABC (Singapore)" wrote: Dear Cecil, ABC has been appointed as project managers for the fit out works of xxxx at Somewhere in Singapore. We would like to invite your company to submit your quotation for Feng Shui consultancy services of the said office. If your company is interested to participate in this exercise, please sign the attached Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by tomorrow (02 February 2012). Please e-mail the signed copy and send us the original by mail at:

R.I.P. Nokia

This photo was taken in 1916. Photo shows on the left: Today is the Bank of China Building. And to the right is Fullerton Hotel. In the past this was the General Post Office (GPO) building. If Maybank Building was around at the time; it would have blocked the view of Cavenagh bridge if the photo was taken in 1916. See how time flies.....

A look at Finlayson Green in the 1900's.

Actual location of Change Alley and Commercial Square (1900's).

In the 1950's onwards, the alley between the two buildings will become the popular Change Alley. Why call "change alley?" This is where there are several money changes found within this alley.

Collyer Quay is the opposite side of Raffles Place; overlooking the sea.

A procession marching towards Commercial Square (1900's). Today, this square is Raffles Place.

Location: Paya Lebar / field opposite City Plaza(2013) NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN... Have you seen so many tablets each with an offering each to a Hungry Ghost? This setting has something like 1,000 tablets+an offering each to Hungry Ghosts. Zoom closer and one can see the rows and rows of offerings.

This was a past case where Blk 268D stack #171 facing Blk 269C TOP, last year 2012. In the attachment; as the master bedroom is a stone throw away from Blk 269C; for practical reasons; day curtains has to be installed in the Master Bedroom.

From a Shapes and Forms point of view; it is highly unusual for a development to have blocks that face each other in this manner. Please see attachment: Blk 268D with Blk 269C Punggol Sapphire. On paper, it seems pretty bad as I had been to a unit/stack at Blk 268D looking towards Blk 269C's stack. They are pretty close and seems at logger-head with each other. From a practical side; onmost days; both such stacks would enjoy their fair share of wind = windy if windows are opened.

Like they say: " a photo tells a thousand words...." These early photos 1900'sof boats in a quay gives us what is known as "Boat Quay, Singapore" today. Did you see a photo of a bullock cart in the 2nd photo? In those days, all bullock carts are pulled by twin "engines" i.e. two buffalos each. Talk about "horse power" in the west. If motor vehicles were invented in the East or Far East today; instead of measuring car's "horse power"; Here in the Far East, we could be talking about the measure by "buffalo power" i.e. My car has "235 buffaloes" (buffalo power!) And the photos show that Singapore was no sleepy village...