"Wider credit yield spread?" - Star article on 13 March 2012

My comments were published in the Star Business Section on 13 March 2012. Below is the actual news clipping. The second is the internet version.

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Wider Credit Yield Spread

Wearing my Victorinox Swiss Army Dive Master 500 Black Ice Mechanical today

Wearing my Dive Master 500 Black Ice Mechanical. For the review, visit: http://www.watchcollectionhobby.blogspot.com/2012/03/dive-master-500-black-ice-mechanical.html

Cameron Highlands Golf Club

This is the view on top of the first floor terrace of the Cameron Highlands Golf Club.

First payment from Neobux.com

Got my first payment from Neobux.com for USD1.98. Paid to my paypal account, the payment was made immediately after the request. This is very good. Below is the graphic proof of the payment. If you guys are interested to join click on this link: http://www.neobux.com/?r=meoramri

Holiday in Cameron Highlands

For the last four days, the family and I spent some relaxing time up the hill in Cameron Highlands. It was cold and we loved it. The rain made it even lovelier.

I will try to put up the pictures soon.

Sarissa (42.6 metre)

Looks space-aged. Very cool! Pictures and description taken from yachttimes.com.

Measuring 42.6 metres, this vessel is the largest Dutch-built carbon fibre sloop to date and a perfect reflection of what state-of-the-art sailing yachts currently are all about.

What instantly grabs one's attention upon boarding Sarissa, is the spacious feel she offers, both inside and out. Large areas outside invite guests to stroll around on deck, enjoying the surrounding views and the vessel's magnificent design.

Bathing in natural light, the main saloon area spacious yet cozy, with large windows assuring guests with remarkable views. Starboard, a comfortable sitting area offers a big L-shaped sofa and three intelligently customized Barcelona chairs. Delicate railings have been applied to the back side, offering support for those walking by or standing to enjoy the view.

Below deck, ample more examples of intelligent design can be noted. Here, the yacht's four guest cabins and three crew cabins can be found. Aft, the full beam Owner's cabin, offering direct access to the outside aft deck area, possesses the vessel's signature feel of space and natural light, set in Sarissa's typical palette of light and dark wood tones with details of glass and brushes stainless steel. Her smart layout results in an area that feels bigger than it actually is, without downgrading on luxury and comfort. With an en suite bathroom, wardrobe, ample storage and office area these quarters offers the perfect retreat.

Aside from the owner's suite, cabins are configured into two doubles and one twin, with en suite bathrooms, all offering the yacht's warm and comfortable atmosphere. With a separate nanny cabin being available, the number of guests on Sarissa adds up to a company of nine.

Perini Navi Fidelis (56 metre) - pictures and a video

These are some photos of the yacht Perini Navi Fidelis obtained from yachtimes.com.

A two-masted boat with traditional yet modern design appeals to me.

Seating a company of up to twelve guests, the fore cockpit consists of two L-shaped sofa, situated near the main mast, and has been fitted with two removable tables. With added waterproof canvas awning and built-in lighting, this area is perfect for outside entertaining day and night. The front deck functions as a big outside terrace, enabling panorama views from the cockpit and supplying a great setting for having a drink and enjoying the sunset. The vessel’s two tenders can also be placed here, below deck and completely out of sight.

All guest cabins are situated on the vessel’s lower deck, with a grand, centrally placed full beam stateroom as centre piece of the Owner’s quarters. With office and couch ports areas this area offers an impressively spacious retreat. The quarter’s two large heads, separated by a centrally placed dressing room, compliment the area, offering a large bathtub and shower area respectively.

The yacht’s four guest cabins, situated front of the Owner’s suite, have all been fitted with queen-sized beds while two have additional Pullmans. Each guest cabin has an en suite bathroom with big shower, desk area and a couch.