Articles by Shawn Ooi

Welcome To The Square Jungle...a boxer's and kickboxer's workout

Ever wonder how boxers and kickboxers get and stay in such fantastic shape? Read on to find out more about this fantastic workout...

Illuminaré Illuminates the Cosmetic World

Illuminaré Cosmetics makes a splash in the makeup world with a revolutionary line of liquid mineral makeup. President and inventor, Ruthie Molloy, has come up with an ingenious way to give skin a naturally flawless look with the combined benefits of UVA and UVB protection in the world's first liquid mineral makeup...

PRODUCT REVIEW: Tanita Scale and Body Fat Monitor

Finding out your percentage of body-fat these days no longer involves making a trip to your local gym, shedding your clothes and having someone pinch you in strange places, nor does it involve dunking yourself in water. All you have to do is step onto Tanita's body-fat scale and in less than a minute, in the luxury and privacy of your own home, you have the information you need to lead a healthier, fitter life.

Umix's Nutri-Bottlethe only 2-chamber bottle for powder to liquid drinks

Umix continues its innovation by introducing the only 2-chambered cold-core bottle for active individuals, from the health-conscious to pro-athletes. This ensures that your after-workout drink stays fresh and cold until you are ready to down it...

Body Confections: The bakery-scent craze rages on..

While the bakery-scent craze rages on when it comes to body lotions and potions, Body Confections has created a niche for itself in this ever-growing industry...

Product Review: Harbinger work-out gear

We were so impressed with the exercise equipment from Harbinger the last time that we decided to try out a few more items.

The Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino... the toast of Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, boasts world class dining and nightlife that rivals the very best in the world.

The Hawaiian Islands: Oahu and Maui

ALOHA!!! The Paradise of the Pacific...also known as our 50th state of Hawaii. Hawaii is the premier beach vacation spot for most people on the West Coast of the U.S.

Sticky rubbers...motorcycle-tyre basics

Tyres are one of the most important elements of a motorcycle. They provide traction and grip to prevent you from sliding. They cushion the imperfections of the road to give you a better ride. There are a few basic things that every motorcyclist should know about tyres.

Time Bomb...new riders and litre-bikes

Tick, tick, tick...a bomb just waiting to go off. Too many new or inexperienced riders these days are attracted to "liter-bikes" as their first bikes. This could very well prove to be fatal attraction for these riders.

Mamma Mia'

" here I go again - My, my, how can I resist you?" Indeed, how can you resist seeing the international smash hit Mamma Mia! just once or twice for that matter? Three times is the charm and indeed, the Mandalay Bay Theatres production of Mamma Mia! is the best one that I have seen yet!

Motorcycle security...lock it or lose it

Here's a very frightening statistic...80% of bike thefts happen right at home. However, if you take a few pre-cautions, you can increase the chances of keeping your bike for awhile.

For The Love Of Children 3 benefit concert - Sept 11, 2004

The Backstreet Boys host a 9/11 tribute concert benefiting 911 for Kids & the Dorough Lupus Foundation aboard the Queen Mary, Long Beach CA.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Applied Innovative Technologies, Inc.'s NightStar flashlights

The NightStar Magnetic Force Flashlights are the first flashlights that do not require batteries, bulbs or any sort of maintenance.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Centramatic Wheel Balancers

Following our article on Wheel and Tire Balancing, we were given the opportunity to test out the Centramtic Wheel Balancers...

SHILOH, THE BAND

Super-talented, dashing, incredible harmonies, energetic stage performances, charismatic personalities, legion of fans, over 30,000 CDs sold since May 2003 and a #1 hit...and yet, they are unsigned!

PRODUCT REVIEW: LopToff Lugs

Fluffy ears trailing aerodynamically in the wind, a grin from ear to ear hidden under your helmet and chuckles all around you - because life is too short too be serious all the time!

Chicks Rule! - The 2004 LA Calendar Bike Show

FastDates.com presents the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show (Long Beach, CA - July 17-18th 2004)

PRODUCT REVIEW (MOTORCYCLE GEAR): Draggin' Jeans - Cover your arse!

Draggin' Jeans of Australia manufactures and sells hi-tech Kevlar-lined motorcycle protective clothing.

Two Wheels...200 MPH!!!

The new-generation MotoGP bikes have shattered the 200mph barrier! Here's an inside look at the speed, the egos, the broken bones and the babes but most of all, the guts, the skill and the touch of madness it takes to ride machines the experts call "evil."

PRODUCT REVIEW (MOTORCYCLE GEAR): The Knox KC2000 X1 Back Protector

Most motorcyclists know that when out riding, they should wear helmets to protect their heads from a hard knock that might cause brain damage but how many think about protecting the spine when riding?

Southern California Revs Up For The 2004 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows

The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the Long Beach Convention Center, December 12-14, 2003.

Enjoy guilt-free decadence with the Body Bakery

The Body Bakery, an internet-based company, whips up a myriad of elegantly formulated body products, from Whipped Butter body cream to bathtub Bon-Bons. All of the fabulous products are made to order in your choice of delectable "flavors".

PRODUCT REVIEW: Applied Innovative Technologies Inc.'s NightStar flashlights

Applied Innovative Technologies, Inc. are the inventors of the first flashlight that does not require batteries. It is called the NightStar Magnetic Force Flashlight. In fact, this amazing flashlight does not require batteries, bulbs or any sort of maintenance ever.

PRODUCT REVIEW: BCS...The Right Kind of Drinking and Driving

Space-age design for the most technologically-advanced cup-holder...

SUMMER OF SQUIDS??? Motorcycle apparel and safety gear

Riding a motorcycle is one of the most exhilarating experiences. You feel the wind against your face - you sense the speed...it is pure adrenalin. One of the first things you will hear an experienced rider tell you is that you should not dress to ride, but rather, you should dress to crash...

Bad vibrations?

The end of summer is when many people take their vacations and for some, it is time for their annual road trip with their families. You are cruising down the freeway in your car or SUV when you start to notice some vibration but only at high speeds. How can this be? Here's a brief explanation of what causes it and how it can be corrected...