Monday February 22, 2010
Gambler from China wins RM3.6mil in a day
SINGAPORE’s first casino, Resorts World at Sentosa has attracted numerous millionaires from China and one of them is said to have won more than S$1.5mil (RM3.6mil) in a day.
Nanyang Siang Pau reported that the winner was a middle-aged man who played the baccarat on Saturday evening. He was accompanied by a young woman.
It was reported that the man would occasionally scold the croupier if he lost.
The daily also reported that the man carried a lucky charm in the form of a golden Buddha palm, which he placed on the table.
The man was reported to be among the VIPs who deposited S$100,000 (RM240,000).
Source:
The Star : Feb 22, 2010.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
BuddhaHand - CopyCat or CopyDog?
Last November 2009, on a trip to 1 Utama, I noticed something very familiar on display at an outlet own by the world's famous pewter maker. This collection came out of the moon.
Normally, they would advertise their new collection or to coincide with a celebration. E.g. The Chinese New Year.
However, this particular collection pieces were just up on a prominent display at the door front. Since, it was prominently displayed at the main entrance, it was new but then on the wrong occasion.
The last Wesak Day was in May 2009. The next one is on 28, May 2010.
So where is the connection?
On further inquiry, this collection was released back in Oct, 2009.
The story of my BuddhaHand was published by Kwong Hwa on 3rd July 2009.
So I guess somehow my interesting story was made known to this maker in KL from their agent in Penang.
Wow....la.....wow...la.....
They called them the "Dharma Collection".
Lucky NOT the "Mudra Collection".
They have made a wonderful duplication pieces here with the pewter.
I think the unique of a masterpiece is lost when everybody can have that similar piece.
My BuddhaHand is one of its kind in the world - NO 2 PIECES ARE ALIKE.
Smalltime artist like me need your support from the big player like the one above.
Thank you.
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