Courage isn't having the strength to go on. It is going on even when you don't have strength.

 

Nearing the finish line of my 9th full marathon in 2014. 

This is the words of Napolean Bonaparte to motivate myself when all around me are flailing and falling. 

"Courage isn't having the strength to go on. It is that you have to go on even when you don't have strength"

Take heart, there are countless people who have gone through the limits of pain both mentally and physically and overcome their greatest obstacles.

And when they do, they are so much more grateful that they went through the fire.

Wonderful Spanish Dinner at Kulto - Best Meal of 2026 !

 

Kulto (Sapnish Restaurant) 
87 Amoy Street

Description : Spanish Restaurant in a Shophouse setting. 

Jamon Iberico Croquette 

Yesterday, my family had a treat, courtesy of my lovely wife. We booked this fantastic Spanish place, called Kulto, which is located at 87 Amoy Street. Bookings are all done online, and to prevent 'no shows' there MUST be a surchage of $25 per person, IF there is a no show for the reservation.

I must say, this strategy, will really kill off any fence sitters who are booking just for fun and then at the last minute they change their plans. So, the dishes, as described by me. 

Jamon Iberico Croquette

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This tapas as a starter was exceptionally tasty, the crust was slightly crispy and the ham bits mixed with potato inside was a winner. Lovely to start the meal.

Grilled Octopus Galician Style 

Grilled Octopous Galician Style

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This one was a little mystery to me at first. We have been to Spain a few times, and when I first ate this tapas, I thought this was some form of back bacon. The octopus flavour of the sea was too camoflaged by the red chilli pepper and yellow eggy paste. Once I realised the chewyness, I then realised it was octopus done in an unusual way. OK, I liked it once I realised what I was really eating.

Iberico Chorizo with Crispy Potato, Organic Egg and Fried Kale 

Iberico Chorizo with Crispy Potato, Egg and Fried Kale

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This was my third favorite dish. The Chorizo sausage stood out for its  taste (something like our preserved Chinese Lap Cheong sausage) and the crispy potato, the onsen style egg and the fried kale made this dish a must try the next visit when I do get to visit.

Roasted Cauliflower Garlic Chilli Sauce, Mint Yoghurt and Hazelnuts 

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Chilli Sauce, Mint Yoghurt and Hazelnuts

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The 'healthy option'. The cauliflower was nice, the hazelnuts stood out and the mint yoghurt gave this savoury dish some 'oomph'. Though it wasnt one of my top 3 favorites, I would say it is a necessary dish given there was little vegetables ordered. 

Seafood Paella 

(Seabass, Prawns, Clams and Mussels) 

Seafood Paella

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The Piece de Resistance meal. The one that all of us gave a 11 over 10 rating. The seafood Paella which everybody raves about long after the meal is eaten, the reviews made and the memories locked in our basal ganglia. The seafood paella is so fresh, the 4 prawns were literally jumping out of the hot plate, the mussels, the clams all had no fishy smell. They must have been airflown in probably on the same day. 

The Paella rice was  savoury and light, it was  not sticking to the hot plate like in the other Spanish Restaurants. I must say this Paella rice is probably the best I have tasted in Singapore. (I have tried TInto,  Asador,  Pura Brasa and La Taperia). 

My Favourite Dish of last Evening. 

Aged Rib Eye with Mesclun Salad and Organic Peppers (500 g) 

Aged Rib Eye with Mesclun Salad and Organic Peppers

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One phase. 

"Out of this world" 

The marbling on this ribeye must have been M5 or M6, and while it literally melts in your mouth, the savory aspect of it, makes you want to come back for more. 

My second favourite dish of the evening. 

Kulto Cheesecake 

A fantastic end to a really superb meal ! The Kulto Cheesecake was not too densely packed, and the raspberry icecream, with the biscotti bits made this a grand finale to a truly unforgettable meal !  A must try. The head Maitre 'D gave this to us as an 'on the house' offering and really made our day ! 

My review of Kulto (I havent done one for close to 9 months).

Food         :  4.8 out of 5

Service     :  4.8 out of 5

Ambience :  4.0 out of 5 

Satisfaction: 5.0 out of 5. 

Overall     :   4.65 out of 5  (Fabulous !) 

Kulto (Sapnish Restaurant) 
87 Amoy Street

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Accelerated Aging Biomedical and Pharmaceutical - 2026 QRA Laboratories in S E Asia

 

Why do Environmental Testing ? Watch this Video where I explain the rationale 

Test Laboratory (we have 2) in Singapore providing 

Accelerated Aging and 

Shelf Life Testing.

Common Test Conditions (Accelerated Aging)

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Temperature         : 55 or 60 C

Relative Humidity : 50 % to 55%  RH

Test Durations

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Shelf Life Test Conditions 

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HBOT Chambers from QRA International - The Latest in Wellness and Health.

QRA is proud to announce the launch of HBOT chambers  for :

> Wellness and Longevity

> Sports Recovery

in the Asia Pacific region.

Price from : $ 9000 onwards 

                               Soft Skin HBOT chamber for muscle recovery and wellness.

What does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy which is offered in Soft Skin Hyperbaric Chambers do  for you and me ? 

Theory 

There are 2 basic theories which are in the realm of physics :

a) Boyle's Law

b) Henry's Law. 

Essentially the application of these 2 laws 2 are these. For a fixed temperature, the higher the pressure, the lower the volume of the gas at constant temperature (Boyle's Law) and Henry's Law states that for a fixed volume, the higher the pressure applied, the more molecules of gas will be in the liquid at equilibrium. 

Henry's Law  

The amount of gas that will dissolve in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid. Breathing oxygen inside the pressure chamber increases the total amount of oxygen delivered to the cells by the bloodstream (Henry’s law). 

In addition, the increases in pressure result in a decrease in the size of bubbles (Boyle’s Law).An increase in ambient pressure (and thus partial pressure) results in more gas dissolving into the liquid portion of blood and tissues.

The definition of Henry’s Law (named after William Henry) explains that pressure is necessary for a gas (oxygen) to dissolve effectively in a liquid (blood plasma).

Gas will go from a higher density (lungs) to a lower density (tissues) to achieve equilibrium.

HBOT chamber for 6 people 

HBOT for 1 to 2 people. 

HBOT for 4 people 

Boyle's Law

If the temperature remains constant, the  volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the absolute pressure.

Studies have shown over the last 3 decades that for mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, which is providing the atmospheres and O2 levels as such :

a) 1.4 ATA or 1.4 bars 

b) O2 at 24 - 28% 

there are many health benefits to this treatment, if the person can stay in a Hyperbaric chamber for up to 1.5 hours at a stretch. The total amount of these 'treatments' to optimise the results and not cause harm is less than 50 times per year. In short, one 'treatment' per week.

Our body has 25 trillion cells, and with mHBOT treatment, nutrients and O2 can be input at a far higher rate than at normal atmospheric levels.

Increasing the atmospheric pressure while breathing in enriched O2 atmosphere creates an environment where O2 is dissolved more efficiently into the surrounding liquids, such as blood plasma and cerebospinal fluids.

During mHBOT we breathe O2 under higher than normal atmospheric pressures inside a soft hyperbaric chamber (much like a soft cocoon with windows).

There will be many amazing good effects on health or results from treatment using mHBOT. 

Therein is the magic of HBOT.  (Henry and Boyle Law in action). 

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Aiming for 500, 000 views by end 2026 ! Happy Chinese New Year Readers

 

QRA's latest offerings  - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chambers 

Wishing One and All a Happy Chinese New Year ! 

My best ever marathon video ; 4 hour 48 minutes

 

This is one for the history books.  My 4th marathon when I was a sprightly 45 years young gent.

I can say that at the start of this Horse Year, I plan to run another 3 -5 marathons before I call it a day.

If people can run ultramarathons when they are in their late 80s why can't I push for another 3 - 5 in my mid ______s ? 

You are only as old as you think

Seize the Day !!!! 

QRA's Environmental Chambers - Top Quality Singapore Brand for the World

 

QRA International makes high quality test chambers for the world. We have the following for sale 

> Temperature Chambers

> High Temperature Ovens

> Temperature and Humidity Chambers

> Temperature Shock Test Chambers

> Walk In Chambers

Walk In Chambers

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                                                 Temperature : - 20 to 150 C 

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Stability Chambers 

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