Transformers Armada: Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave is the largest and strongest transformers (not taking into account Unicron) in the Armada Series. Hence, a valuable asset to the Decepticons to defeat the Autobots in their quest to retrieve the Minicons

Packaging by Takara. He is known as Shockwave in Japan. From the packaging, one should have some idea about his ability to combine with Megatron/Galvatron (to form Burning Megatron/Galvatron).

Tidal Waves can be separated into 3 smaller fleets (known as Dark Fleet). The package also comes with Minicon Ramjet and 2 missiles.

One of the fleet can transformed to a transport fleet with seats for the Minicons

The small aircraft carrier had a special storage compartment for Ramjet

Combining all the Dark Fleet will form a massive aircraft carrier

Minicon Ramjet alternate mode is a jet fighter

Tidal Wave can hold a maximum of 11 Minicons, both in robot and alternate mode

Moderate articulation can be achieved in robot mode.

Tidal Wave is actually much larger than Jet Prime in the cartoon series. However, there is a distinctive difference in the toy line.

Possessing great stregth and size, he is well known for his pea sized brain

Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamp

I had a Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamp for about 5-6 years now. Back then I thought it will make my room more lively.

Salt crystal lamp is made from salt crystal rock formed in the inland seabed hundred millions years ago and mined from the foothill of Himalayas

The Himalayas are the world's most serene and tranquil region. Therefore produce the purest salt crystals. The salt crystal lamp will emit negative ions when heated by the light bulb inside the lamp.

The package will come with a salt crystal lamp, a bulb and a bulb holder. The bulb should be ideally around 15W

There is a hollow at the base of the lamp. Basically just plug the holder with the light bulb into it. The lamp should not be placed in a damp area and the light should be on as long as possible. Leaving the light out for a few hours on a cold day will cause it to "sweat".

Some of the benefits the manufacturer of the lamp claims are:

• Neutralise and improve air quality
• Reduce severity of asthma attacks
• Increase alertness
• Helpful in overcoming stress and increase alertness
• Reduce susceptibility to colds and flus
• Produces a very relaxing effect
• Reduces the number of airborne bacteria indoor
• Neutralise unhealthy emissions from electrical equipment

Well, I still catch a lot of flus and colds since I use it though. I just use it merely as a night lamp for my room. I also note some dead insects such as ants and spiders nearby the lamp, assuming long term exposure to the lamp had killed those insects.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is usually thought as a place of imprisonment and death but has variously been used as an armoury, royal residence and repository of the Crown's treasure.

This is the layout of The Tower of London. To get here, get off at London Underground Tower Hill Station and follow the marked paths.

The Tower's oldest feature is the central White Tower, built by William the Conqueror. Tower Green is where the executions took place of those traitors lucky enough to be spared the public executions on nearby Tower Hill

Bloody Tower contains the room thought to have seen the murder of the "Prince in the Tower", Edward V and his brother, as well as quarters where Walter Raleigh spent 13 years of captivity writing his "History of the World".

Traitor's Gate is where the prisoners were delivered after been ferried down the River Thames from the court of justice at Westminster.

Here are some of the must see attractions or structures inside the The Tower of London. The Tower of London also had a legend associated with the Ravens. It is believed that should the Ravens leave the Tower, the monarchy would fall. Hence, a small population of the Ravens should always remain.

Once inside, one can explore the complex on your own.

I should have taken one of the photo of Yeoman Warders (often called Beefeaters) rather than this Guard

The White Tower itself hold parts of the Royal Armouries collection

Views from the Tower are dominated by the twin towers of Tower Bridge which was built in 1880s.

The Fusiliers' Museum. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers open their own museum here and separate entrance fee applies to enter this museum.

The Waterloo Barracks contain the Crown Jewels, the majority of which postdate the period of the Commonwealth (1649-1650). Three largest cut of diamonds in the world are on display here, the most famous of them, the Koh-i-Noor is set into a crown made for the Queen Mother in 1937.

Photography is not permitted in the Crown Jewels. Hence, I am unable to show the beauty of the crowns and diamonds here. However, I'm sure the description above will give some idea what are on display here.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

Everyone should have read about the story of Sherlock Holmes during the schooldays and the home of this famous detective actually do exist!

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is located at 221b Baker Street, London. The easiest way to get here is taking the London Underground to Baker Street Station

Sherlock's Holmes' house was built in 1815 and is listed Grade 2 of special architectural and historical interest by Her Majesty's Government.

It was registered as a lodging house from 1860 to 1934 and was maintained privately until acquired by the Sherlock Holmes International Society. The opening of the Sherlock Holmes Museum to the public on 27 March 1990 was an event which should have happened several decades ago. 221b Baker Street is after all the world's most famous address because of its long association with the great detective.

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street from about 1801-1904. 221b was on the first floor of a lodging house, the landlady of which was a Mrs. Hudson. There were 17 steps from the ground floor hallway to the first floor study which Holmes and Watson shared. Holmes' bedroom (photo above) was at the rear, adjoining the study.

People have been writing to Sherlock Holmes and to his friend Dr. Watson for the last 100 years but now it is possible to see where and how they lived in Victorian times in this museum.

This is a Q & A brochure I manage to grab while I was at the museum to test the visitors observation and alertness while in the museum