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It is with a heavy heart that I admit that Eagle Insurance has been able to out do me I can’t progress further without actually taking legal action against the company and I do not have enough evidence or resources to fight a conglomerate such as Eagle which has a complete department of lawyers!
So the […]

HALAAL!
Yes pizza hut is now Muslim friendly - so naturally I had delve my taste buds into all the cheese immediately! Already ordered from them three times this week.
Either their stuff is very good or I am a glutton…
Their service is quick and friendly and the pizza is quite hot when they deliver it […]

Caveat Emptor!
ALWAYS read the fine print on your insurance policy. It seems that Amana Takaful wants to penalize me for cancelling my policy allowing only 25% refund although I have used only six months of a twelve month policy!
But I also learnt that this is a common practice for all insurance companies - SO BEWARE! […]

I have some good news for a change…
The Sizzler (at Walukarama Road) really sizzles very good concept - piping hot sizzling food served to you on a iron platter - what better way to enjoy your meal.
The bill came to about Rs 1300/- p.p. so not really economical but really worth the occasional visit.
On a […]

Dear reader…
Another story of woe - Eagle insurance has decided to take 25% of the capital and interest of my life insurance fund - why?? to boost there bottom line of course. I have decided to withdraw my life fund with them cos there facilities and perks are useless I am lucky since I decided […]

I give my dirty laundry to “crescent” and collect last weeks washed and ironed laundry.
This confused my driver who asked me whether they give the soiled clothes back - laundered immediately- yes of course, I replied they have very quick machines! This reminds me of the adage its wise to stay silent rather than open […]

This is very interesting…
A friend of mine from Pakistan told me that certain expensive goats there are  fed only Pistachio, cashew and other nuts fed only milk (not water) and massaged twice a day!!! the net result a goat worth PAK Rs 300,000/-
This must be the reason Pakistan is in turmoil - too many goat […]

Ouch! writing that check to Amana Takaful really hurts a lot. So I checked around to see if I am overpaying - guess what I was overpaying by Rs 11,000! This really shook me so I guess I want to share this experience with you all.
The companies that I shortlisted for quotes:

Ceylinco - VIP (Rs […]

Use these tips to reduce your bills:

Pump up your tyres (i.e. on your car) this is supposed to reduce fuel consumption.
Carefully check your water & electricity bill make sure you are not being billed as a commercial establishment!
Check ALL bills for hidden charges 
Don’t use 15 amp plugs needlessly e.g. you should not need to use […]

Gastronomic adventure.
It is always advisable to skip dinner.
Except if you are invited to the Pakistani food festival @ Cinnamon Grand - For the price of Rs 1,300/++ it was value for money, maybe because I was not paying!
But really the variety that was available at the buffet was truly amazing - I doubt that you could […]