That looks like a good addition to the iPad cover.
Though this is meant to hold bills, I've never thought it to be a good idea in that way. I'm just not rich enough to afford to go out with nothing but paper bills, leaving all the coins at home.
There was a time when I tried doing that; my piggy bank filled up really quickly and my stack of $10 and $50 notes ran out even faster. After that I made many taxi drivers really happy (because they love coins).
Now, however, I'm thinking if I should use these clips stuff on the cover.
On second thought, never mind. It might scratch the screen.
Started checking out Taobao's mall website, Tmall.com because it sounded logical that things would get cheaper if I get them closer to the source.
Except the prices are only slightly cheaper for the items I've been looking at, inclusive of shipping. I am amazed at the profit margins those guys must be setting.
For example, I know for the fact that bandanas only cost US$0.20-$0.30 each to buy directly from manufacturers. This only applies for orders like 10,000 pieces minimum.
That's about S$0.25-$0.35.
Lowest price for a bandana I find on Tmall was RMB4.00. That's S$0.80. With shipping, S$3.20.
I am not amused.
Lowest price on Gmarket was S$3.50 with shipping, except there was only a single black design for 55cm*55cm.
The strange thing was that the seller charges the same amount for both EMS and normal surface shipping, or RMB80 for 7 bandanas.
Instead of a simple loop for the hand, I'm thinking that I should have a longer shoulder strap that will turn the iPad casing into a flattened messenger bag. It will basically be a shoulder bag except the bag is just the iPad case.
The iPad cover will hang on to the strap by its spine, but the problem is making sure it stays there as I move and when I open it.
Looks like I'm going to need two straps at least - a shorter, thinner one for the spine to rest on, and a longer thicker one for my shoulder. I'll probably use a camera strap for the former and a normal shoulder bag strap for the latter. Hopefully there are some lying around somewhere in my home.
As long as both have some sort of loop or hook at each end, the rest should be easy.
However, I still need something to fasten the whole strap to the casing that won't look too ugly like a clip.
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Got a lanyard instead of a camera strap because I need something narrow for the spine to rest on. Still working on how to fasten it to the spine.
Also, I need to find a way to protect it from water.
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It may appear that getting a small messenger bag would have been a better idea, except I want the tablet to be easily opened, like when I need a map. I suck at navigation in unfamiliar territories, so I will need to keep opening the map app in my iPad frequently.
Gaben - the deity of choice for gamers.
I'm not sure why marine biologists love these things. Then again, I don't get why anyone would fap to BBW porn either.
C9 - I installed, I played, I deleted.
It was just bad. I really wonder why it was allowed to be on Steam at all.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE RUFFNECK BASS?
Just found a way to throw in a cart coupon when my order is filled with items that have time sale or whatever special discounts applied to them. These discounts prevent buyers from using any coupon, so if the whole order consist of these items, there is no way to apply a cart coupon... or so it was supposed to be.
Since the smallest cart coupon is $1, this method will always work:
Buy something that costs less than a dollar with shipping included, like this handphone sticker that is free of charge but costs $0.50 for postage.
This will get the buyer at least a $0.50 discount.
I just find it interesting to think of ways to get more discounts than the seller appears to expect.
Went for the radio frequency treatment at NUH. Cost about $500+ excluding the doctor's consultation fee.
The procedure was quick and simple - I was out within 45 minutes of arrival and on my way to the pharmacy for my medicine.
It began with a check of my sinus followed by a spray that was supposed to sting and taste bitter. The last time that was sprayed into my nose, I felt nothing, so I wasn't prepared for the incredible stinging sensation in my nose that came almost immediately.
It was so strong I was tearing a little within seconds.
Then he explained the whole thing to me together with what I should and shouldn't do after this.
After about 15mins of waiting I was brought back inside for the actual procedure. The general anaesthesia he injected into my nose numbed almost everything so I felt almost nothing. Almost nothing. I felt some stinging sensation and a little pain once during the process but overall, it was nothing.
Or rather, that was all I felt. The reality was that I was bleeding inside and I couldn't even feel anything flowing down my windpipe. However, I did get a lot of phlegm after so that was how I realized it.
The doctor had also covered my face with one of those green cloths so I couldn't see a thing. TBH I think that was a great idea because I really didn't want to watch as he stuck whatever it was into my sinuses to cause the pain that I could feel in spite of the anaesthesia.
After that, my mind was significantly more sluggish than usual. I think that lasted half an hour, till I reached the pharmacy. That's my guess because about 10mins before I left, I had difficulty reading the news on my tablet and it took me forever to come up with a reply when the nurse told me my nose was bleeding through the gauze.
At the pharmacy I was given more drugs than expected. In my previous sessions I was only prescribed that nasal spray containing steroids, so I didn't think I was going to get 5 sets of pills and 2 sprays. Due to the fact that I knew my mind wasn't working properly, I told the pharmacist to split them into two bags - one for those I must take regularly, and one for those I take only when necessary.
Not all of the labels say "when necessary", so that was necessary.
At least they weren't expensive, only about $25.
Also bought a packet of chia seeds for my bro. It was $14.80 for 300g, and it's supposed to be used at the rate of 2 tbs daily. My rough estimate at the moment is that it was only last two weeks.
Still, $14.80 is perfectly affordable if it works, and my bro will find out for me if it does.
Since he has borderline high blood pressure, he's going to take it every day for a month before he goes to the private clinic nearby for a blood pressure test while, at the same time, get some travel medicines for me.
If it runs out before the 30 days, I have an appointment again in two weeks so I can easily get another packet then.
If the chia seeds work, I will buy in bulk from a friend since she's the importer of that brand of chia seeds they sell in that hospital. I would have bought that packet from her but we're not close enough for her to want to sell individual packets to me. However, I'm sure there will be a discount when I buy from her since the minimum order is $100.
The other item I got was a 10ml bottle of marjoram essential oil. I have this impression that if something is sold in a hospital pharmacy, it's probably more trustworthy than the stuff I find online.
This is why even though this bottle is so much more expensive than the brand I'm used to, I still bought it.
Online, I get a 15ml bottle for $13 each, with $3 delivery charge for any number of bottles.
This bottle is $33.90 for 10ml.
The difference is likely the concentration. From what I've read, cheaper oil are usually diluted with other oils, with the cheapest option being petroleum-derived chemicals.
Without knowing for sure how diluted the cheaper essential oils are, I can't tell how bad it is. On the other hand, with the residue I've observed in the diffuser, I'm very sure it's mixed with those petroleum chemicals.
Moreover, if the price is any indication of its quality, it has to be at least twice as effective, taking into account the commissions the hospital charges.
Still doesn't exactly makes it worth the money but I'm trying it nonetheless.
Now I'll have to live with a rather blocked nose because I can't even blow it for three days. All the dried blood in my nose doesn't really block it but I'm sure I won't like whatever happens when my nose itches at night.
I'll also have to wear a piece of gauze under a mask whenever I go out for these three days because my nose can get runny at any moment and sometimes, it's bloody.
I'm just glad I'm living in a humid place; it would definitely suck if I'm living in an area with dry air; I'll probably have to get a humidifier just for this.
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