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Celebrate with the Goods of desire this Chinese new YearVarious dates & timingsThis Chinese New Year festive season, Goods of Desire Singapore ushers in the Lunar New Year the Singaporean style with Prosperity Duo Duo, which also refers to “An Abundance of Prosperity” in English. Various Chinese New Year goodies and merchandise are on sale so do visit the store, and to pre-order today!Goods of Desire, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central, #02-08,

the walkinG dead Comes alive: andrew linColn & norman reedus visit sinGapore11 Jan 2014, 11amFox Movies Premium and StarHub TV have organised Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus of TheWalking Dead’s first visit to Singapore. Hear the stars share on their zombie experiences as well as their journey as actors. Visit the website for more details.Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street, www.starhub.com/twdlive

free! naC-exxonmobil ConCert in the park12 Jan, 4.30pm-6.30pmTreat your ears to harmonised and inventive vocals from two home-grown a cappella groups. Key Elements, MICappella, and crowd-favourite, Goodfellas, will get toes tapping with pop-rock songs.Singapore Botanic Gardens, www.nac.gov.sg/events/arts-for-all-events

the real barCelonaUntil 13 Jan 2014, 11am-8pm (Weekdays), 10am-8pm (Sat), 10am-6pm (Sun & public holiday)Barnadas Huang, a gallery known for exhibiting the works of contemporary European artists, will be launched with an art exhibition titled “The Real Barcelona”. This exhibition focuses on realism and features works from artists who have established themselves in Spain.Barnadas Huang Gallery, 22 Dempsey Road, Tel: 6635 4707

kidsfest! 201415 Jan – 9 Feb 2014, various timings, $35, $42, $52, $62KidsFest! is back with nine live theatre adaptations of best-selling books that promise to thrill young book and theatre enthusiasts.

These world class theatre adaptations are great educational and family-bonding materials with lots of drama and laughs that will leave the imagination running wild. Tickets available from Sistic.Drama Centre, 100 Victoria Street; DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Rd, www.sistic.com.sg

sketChY histories bY disCoverY kidsUntil 17 Jan 2014Calling all budding Picassos! Sharpen your pencils and gather your paintbrushes for Sketchy Histories by Discovery Kids. Create an original picture portraying your favorite historical character, building or event. It can be painted, hand-drawn with crayons, markers or colour pencils, or even digitally drawn. Win tickets and prizes! www.dkids.asia/sketchy-histories/index.php

sinGapore biennale 2013: if the world ChanGedUntil 16 Feb 2014, 10am-7pm, $5 (Student & Senior Citizen), $10This year’s Singapore Biennale features works with a distinct Southeast Asian identity by 82 artists and artist collectives regionally and beyond. Titled “If the World Changed”, it presents contemporary art’s propositions for our changing worlds, looking at how artists and audiences respond to their lived experiences.Bras Basah, Bugis Precinct; Our Museum @ Taman Jurong, www.singaporebiennale.org, Tel: 6332 3222

Cote&Ciel pop-up storeUntil 14 FebFrench brand Côte&Ciel brings their pop-up store to house their new collection that will showcase a few of the evolved originals such

as the California Isar Rucksack, Raw Canvas Spree Messenger and new Moselle Backpack. The pop-up store is a collaboration between Côte&Ciel exclusive distributor, eQuest International and lifestyle store, Cumulus and Nimbus. Visit www.facebook.com/CoteEtCielSGWheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road,

titans of the pastUntil 23 Feb 2014, 10am–6pm, $25 (Adult), $19 (Child)Be transported back to a time where dinosaurs ruled the earth alongside other magnificent

solo exhibition bY tomoko kashiki @ ota fine arts17 Jan – 2 Mar 2014, Tue–Sat, 11am–7pm; Sun, 11am–6pm, closed on Mon & PH.To inaugurate their new space at Gillman Barracks, Ota Fine Arts presents a solo exhibition by Tomoko Kashiki, the artist’s debut in Singapore. Reminiscent of Heian Buddhist paintings and bijinga, traditional depictions of beautiful women, the painter’s exquisite imaginings are derived from her original “poetic sentiment and emotion”.

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prehistoric creatures. Titans of the Past is a unique presentation put together for the very first time to form a seamless story line of travelling through prehistoric times. See the rulers of an age past in their full glory as you witness to-scale replicas and fossils of these gargantuan reptiles, coupled with their animatronic counterparts from the Ice Age as well.Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road

free! a ChanGed world: sinGapore art 1950s–1970sUntil 16 Mar 2014, 10am–7pm dailyA Changed World explores the

development of Singapore art in light of the rapid changes that took place in

Singapore after World War II. It charts the artists’ own engagement with changes

in Singapore’s political, economic, social and urban landscape.Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, www.nationalmuseum.sg

free! beGinninG of the beCominG @ asian Civilisations museumUntil Jun 1, 2014The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) presents over 80 Batak sculptures in the exhibition entitled “Beginning of the Becoming”. The various sculptures in wood, stone, and bronze will be on display at the museum. They shed light on the intriguing culture of one of Singapore’s neighbours – the Batak people of northern Sumatra in Indonesia.Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg

One of the many works on display at the Singapore Biennale

Goodfellas will perform at NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park

Beginning of the Becoming @ ACM

Construction of Sheares Bridge from A Changed World

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Created through an elaborate method of painting, sanding and finely carving the surface of the panel, then repainting layer over layer, these screens open up an intimate world that suspends Kashiki’s subjects between dreams and desires. Ticket sales start from Dec 12.Ota Fine Arts Singapore, 7 Lock Rd, #02-13, Gillman Barracks, www.otafinearts.com/singapore

free! aliwal urban art festival18 Jan, 5pm-12amParty at the Aliwal Urban Art Festival as the Aliwal Arts Centre throws open its doors for this one-night only event, featuring an exciting line-up of Singapore’s most talented funk, rock and hip hop bands, DJs, artists and dancers.Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, aliwalurbanart.sg

new! free! sentosa Celebrates Chinese

new Year 201431 Jan – 2 Feb, 11am-9.30pmCelebrate Chinese heritage and culture on Sentosa this Chinese New Year with two renowned performing troupes from China – Zhengzhou Star Acrobatics Troupe and

Experience studying in Australia or New ZealandGet all the information you need to study abroad in australia or new Zealand at idP education’s oPen day

IF yoU Are making your decision to further your studies abroad, check out the “Study in Australia and New Zealand Open Day” by IDP Education.

With over 30 participating institutes, you can get information directly from the horse’s mouth as the institution representatives will be there.

You will get a first-hand opportunity to break out of your comfort zone, adapt to a new environment and immerse yourself in a multicultural community experience. And, it is not far away from home.

direCt from the sourCeThe “Study in Australia and New Zealand Open Day” is organised in conjunction with the release of the IB and GCE ‘O’ Level exam results. It is also timely enough for GCE ‘A’ Level and polytechnic students to explore overseas options.

With the representatives from over 30 institutions present, you can ask all the questions you need regarding courses, your interests as well as clarify queries regarding school fees and

Baoding Flowers Lion Dance Team, as they perform traditional acrobatics and Northern lion dance routines. Have fun for the whole family this Chinese New Year at Sentosa.Sentosa, Merlion Plaza to Beach Station, www.sentosa.com.sg

insta-love with China one

12 Feb, 8pm-10pmRiding the wave of this hip and trendy mobile photo-sharing service, China One will celebrate St Valentine’s Day with a Instagram-based match-making event entitled, ‘China One’s Insta-Love’. Follow China One on Instagram @ chinaonesg today and you will be invited to participate in this event.China One, Block 3E River Valley Road, #02-01 Clarke Quay, www.chinaone.sg

new! romeo & Juliet: a fresh take on the forbidden romanCe13–23 Feb 2014, 3.30pm & 8pm, $49, $59, $69Dubbed as the greatest love story of all time, young love has never been more beautiful yet more tragic like the story of Romeo & Juliet. Set in a modern context, witness the romance unfolds before your eyes as we take you into the world of the star crossed lovers. Tickets from Sistic.100 Victoria Street, #05-01, National Library Building, www.sistic.com.sg

accommodation. There will also be some

professors present at the event and you can enquire about your relevant course information.

similar Yet broaderThe majority of the professional degrees available in Australia follow the British system, such as Law and Medicine, which is quite similar to Singapore. However, there is a gamut of courses found in these universities which cannot be found in Singapore.

Tutorial sessions in these universities adopt an open-class concept. Students are encouraged to discuss their difference in opinion to add flavour and value to the lessons.

All general and non-professional degrees are recognised as long as the qualifications are approved by the Australian Government. Most professional degrees such as Medicine, Law and Dentistry have been accredited by the relevant professional bodies.

There is also a myriad of electives available for picking. Students are able

to select from an extensive range of inter-disciplinary or non-related electives of their choice and interests, without any restrictions or an elective bidding system.

Ample places are available to students who register their modules early in the semester.

who will be thereUniversities such as Macquarie University, The University of New South Wales, Queensland University, Murdoch University, The University of Melbourne, University of Auckland, Wintec, as well as multi-state universities such as Curtin Singapore and Taylors College will be present.

Do ask them all the relevant questions so that they may advise you on your application success rate, and credit exemptions for those with polytechnic diplomas.

Application for Mar and Jul 2014 and beyond will be considered. Advice on scholarships will also be provided.

The IDP Education “Study in Australia and New Zealand Open Day” will be held on Jan 11 & 12, 2014, at Parkroyal on Beach Road, 7500A Beach Road, Singapore 199591, from 11am to 4.30pm. Visit www.singapore.idp.com to register.

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weekender is GivinG away 10 sets of 4 tickets (worth $62 each) to kidsfest! 2014’s horrible histories: terrible tudors, on feb 8, 2014.

to win, simplY:1. Like & share our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/weekendersgp2. Drop us a private message with the words “Horrible Histories”. 3. In the message, include your particulars: name, nriC, e-mail, mobile no. onlY 1 entrY per person, please.

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horrible histories: terrible tudors

From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear about the torturing Tudors.

Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

This live show with songs and participation is for children aged 7 and above, and their families. DBS Arts Centre 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035

*this contest is only open to residents of singapore.

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avril lavigne live in SingaPore!15 Feb 2014, time TBC, $99, $139, $159, $189Avril Lavigne will be back in town after two years, for her long-awaited concert. Get ready for another round of her popular mind-blowing, infectious tunes and also the latest hits off her latest self-titled album, Avril Lavigne. Ticket sales started on Nov 5, 2013 and can be purchased from Sports Hub Tix, Singapore Indoor Stadium box office and various Singapore Post outlets.Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, www.sportshubtix.sg/

neW! eriC ClaPton live in SingaPore!4 Mar 2014, 8pm, $108, $188, $228, $248, $298Blues guitarist Eric Clapton is set to return to Singapore during his 2014 world tour. The legendary musician, singer and songwriter, famously known as “Slow Hand” will perform for one night only at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Eric Clapton is the only triple inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (as a member of both the Yardbirds and Cream, as well as a solo artist). He has also won or shared in 18 Grammy Awards. Book your tickets today.Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, www.sportshubtix.sg/

diSney on iCe PreSentS treaSure trove19–23 Mar 2014, timing & tickets to be advisedAudiences will enjoy a gem for every generation when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove skates into Singapore for 11 performances. Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with a magical medley of Disney tales spanning the years from the first animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to the 50th film, Tangled. Tickets for performances at the Singapore Indoor Stadium will go on sale from 14 Dec at 10am.Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, www.sportshubtix.sg/

Bruno marS live in SingaPore26 Mar 2014, timing TBC, $168, $188 (standing) $128, $188, $268, $328 (seated) + $4 booking feeGrammy Award-winning superstar Bruno Mars will be bringing The Moonshine Jungle Tour to Singapore. Enjoy this one-night only performance at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Ticket sales start on 12 Dec.Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, www.sportshubtix.sg

The legend is back in Singapore

BY GUINEVERE SOFER

Here are two photos, both using the zoom function. One of them is from the zoom of a phone cam. The other is from that of a Compact Digital Camera.

Can you spot which one is which? And why?

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New bellefor bella

After a seven-year domination by veteran star Fann Wong, Bella Skin Care has appointed a new Bella girl as its celebrity

spokesperson. Enter popular actress Joanne Peh.

We speak with the vivacious Joanne on her new role and the other things she has been keeping herself busy with.

How do you like your new role as spokesperson of Bella skin Care?It is such an honour to be invited into the Bella family. I have heard of them since I was a student and wondered what it will be like to experience their treatments back then.

When I first entered the industry, I didn’t use to see the importance of doing facials, and it was only until last New Year, I decided to set myself a resolution to take better care of myself, and then coincidentally this appointment came about.

I am touched that they are willing to take care of me and my skin needs.

wHiCH are your favourite treatments from Bella?There are many different treatments catered for different skin needs, so it is important to not be misled to think that one type of facial works for everybody.

Our skin at different periods will require different attention.

Right now, I prefer hydration facials such as Bella’s Derma-Epi Glow Therapy because, recently, I have been spending long hours shooting in air-conditioned environments, so the facials help replenish the moisture lost.

as an artiste, you are frequently exposed to CosmetiCs. do you Have any personal skin Care tips?My biggest fear is pimples! But I’ve come to realise that sometimes the bumps on our faces are not necessarily pimples, even though they look like it.

It could be our skin reacting to the cosmetics we use, so make sure the makeup you are using is not causing your skin to break out.

wHat Have you Been up to lately?I just wrapped up filming for a Channel 5 drama, “Code of Law 2”, and am working on the third instalment of the police drama on Channel 8, “CLIF 3”.

any funny moments on tHe joB tHat you Could sHare?I was trying to save Jeanette Aw’s character from a sleazy guy by throwing hot coffee on him.

The swinging action of the can of

coffee caused most of the coffee to splash onto me instead!

It went into my eyes, and stained my kebaya! Thankfully, it wasn’t hot!

wHat would you like to do wHen you aren’t working?I am hoping to cosy up at home with my boyfriend [Ed: Joanne is currently dating fellow actor Qi Yuwu] and maybe cook a simple dinner together. Joanne was most recently seen in “The Journey: A Voyage”. Look out for her in her upcoming shows on Channels 5 & 8.

Bella Skin Care haS appointed popular aCtreSS Joanne peh aS itS new SpokeSperSon

By Cheryl Chia

Joanne Peh is still as ravishing

Joanne is the new face of Bella

a new SoCial platform for affluent urBaniteS aimS to Bring the BeSt in lifeStyle to memBerS aS well aS allow them to network

Social platform for urbanites launched

KalaClub, a dynamic social platform that combines social media networking, events planning and online deals was launched in end-November.

KalaClub members are able attend as well as host events, purchase KalaClub deals and even promote their own businesses.

Classy & stylisH launCHThe KalaClub web portal was launched on Nov 21 in a classy and stylish espionage-themed party at Bacchanalia.

Guests were treated to a fashion show from out of a James Bond movie. The models paraded in Zardoze’s fashion and jewellery by Dagmar.

The Sail Spin was also present, running a draw with the prize of a free sailing trip.

Another draw had the prize of being driven around in an exclusive sports car.

Barbara Riedijk co-founder of KalaClub, shared that the idea of KalaClub was inspired by her experience of coming to a foreign country and attempting to seek useful information, as well as the need to network socially or for business.

She added that her experience in working for a similar organisation had added to her experience and know-how.

KalaClub aims to be Singapore’s leading purveyor of lifestyle requirements and to meet the ever-growing demand for modern luxury.

mytHologiCal inspirationKalaClub is named after

Hawaiian King Kalakaua, “The Merry Monarch”. So dubbed because of his love of joyful elements of life, King Kalakaua had great passion for music, dancing, parties and the finest food and drinks.

The closed-membership social portal caters to affluent urbanites whose enviable social lives begin when the sun goes down; indulging in all the dining, entertainment and nightlife the city has to offer.

How it worksMembers can share their KalaClub dossier with other members, join a clique and partake in activities with like-minded people, or navigate through the recommendations for wining, dining or partying.

Feature events planned by KalaClub as well as the city’s most illustrious events partners push the boundaries of cutting edge lifestyles, taking members to some of the choicest dining, events and nightlife spots in town.

KalaClub also intends to bring members exclusive access to the most exciting private events and parties in town.

www.kalaclub.com

KalaClub was launched with an espionage

theme

Chris Pine is the new Jack Ryan, with Keira Knightley as his fiancée

Jack Ryan:it’S a game of ShadowS with agent JaCk ryan’S lateSt inCarnation, and it involveS a Stellar CaSt

EspionagE and ConspiraCy, a web of lies and deceit – that’s just a little taste of the most recent incarnation of the latest Agent Jack Ryan film, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.

Imagine uncovering a plot that threatens to destabilise your entire nation. Moreover, what if there’s no one to turn to because everyone you trust is actually in on the conspiracy?

If you’re able to find a solution, you might actually be on par with Tom Clancy’s renowned character, Jack Ryan.

The latest film in the Jack Ryan series is not an adaptation of a Tom Clancy novel but an original adaptation of the famous character.

a sHadowy pastJack Ryan, played by Chris Pine, looks like your everyday white collar worker but he harbours a dark secret that even his fiancée, Cathay (played by Keira Knightley), does not know about.

Jack Ryan was enlisted into the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) years ago, as a brainy analyst who only had to crunch global data.

However, his foray into the agency uncovers a meticulously-planned scheme to collapse the US economy and spark global chaos.

Without sufficient intelligence at hand, he is promoted to the rank of Field Agent, and that’s when things start to get exciting as he’s posted to Moscow to be on the ground.

He becomes the only man with the skill set to stop this massive terrorist plot.

jaCk of all tradesThe action-packed and thrilling tales of Jack Ryan made their print-to-screen debut back in 1990 with the movie The Hunt for Red October,

starring Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin as Jack Ryan.

The franchise continued, with Harrison Ford portraying Jack Ryan in the next two films, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Ben Affleck took over the role in the last film, The Sum of All Fears.

After more than a decade, and much accolades and acclaim for the films and character, the fifth instalment will capture a reality that resonates even more with movie-goers of today, given the conspiracy theories and espionage leaks that have been prevalent in our society in the past decade.

jaCk ryan: sHadow reCruit [pg13]

direCtor: Kenneth Branagh starring: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Branagh, Kevin Costnergenre: Action, Thriller run lengtH: 106 minrelease: Jan 16

The Hunt for red october (1990) Played by Alec Baldwin

patriot games (1992) Played by Harrison Ford

Clear and present danger (1994) Played by Harrison Ford

The sum of all Fears (2002) Played by Ben Affleck

otHer films & aCtors as jaCk ryan

Shadow Recruit

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By Brandon Era

a story of lifE, dEath and Birth in thE midst of a disastEr paints thE swansong of latE actor paul walkEr

Hours: A swAnsong

One Of the happiest days of a young father-to-be’s life spirals out of control when Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans.

Before sunrise on Aug 29, 2005, Nolan Hayes (played by Paul Walker) arrives at a New Orleans hospital with his pregnant wife, Abigail (Genesis Rodriguez), who has gone into early labour.

What should be one of the happiest days of Nolan’s life quickly takes a turn for the worst when the delivery goes tragically wrong, and Hurricane Katrina ravages the hospital, forcing an evacuation.

Told to stay with his child, who is on a ventilator, and await transfer by ambulance, Nolan and his new-born are soon cut off from the world by power outages and rising flood waters.

When no one returns to help, Nolan faces one life-and-death decision after another, fighting to keep his daughter alive, as minute-by-agonising-minute passes, becoming unimaginable “Hours”.

Tough Times & TragedyHours is the last full feature film of the late Fast and Furious star, Paul Walker. Producer Peter Safran was impressed by his performance as Nolan.

“I was blown away by Paul Walker,” Safran said.

“In the process of getting to know him on Vehicle 19, I saw

that he was incredibly bright, very articulate and had so much potential that had not been tapped into,” he said.

“It’s very rewarding; a really great experience to take an actor who has those resources and tap into them, to let him use them,” he added.

Filmed on location in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, Hours is a suspense thriller, inspired by true events about Katrina, with the hurricane serving as both a catalyst and the background to Nolan’s fight for survival.

Walker, who left behind a teenage daughter after his demise, said that the film connected with him on “a far deeper level” than he originally thought.

In Hours, Abigail dies during childbirth, of complications from preeclampsia, before the hurricane hits.

a sTruggle for survivalNolan hears about Abigail’s death as the doctor walks him over to the maternity Intensive Care Unit, to look at his new-born child.

Blindsided, Nolan looks through the glass at his four-pound premature daughter, in an incubator, with tubes running in and out of her impossibly small body.

In that instance, Nolan’s life as he knew it had been transformed beyond recognition: becoming a shattered widower and first-time father in one fell swoop.

The doctor tells him his daughter is breathing with the aid of a ventilator but, in a matter of 48 hours, she is expected to be able to breathe on her own.

“Nolan’s life is shattered; his relationship with his baby is fractured,” Walker said.

“It’s incomplete, because a key component in his life, his real partner, the one who gave him a sense of completion, is gone,” he said.

And, in a few short hours, when the hospital is evacuated following the hurricane, Nolan’s world would be turned upside down once again.

Moment by moment, as time passes and Nolan struggles to adapt, persevere and survive against all odds, one vital question looms: What would you do to keep your child alive?

A twistin the tale?

It’s a weakness in the Arsenal camp that hasn’t been dealt with for years – the ability to reach the top of the table, and

to stay there. This has to be remedied quickly,

with other clubs nipping at its heels.

someThing’s missingIt’s not too much of a stretch to say that Arsenal probably has one of the strongest midfields in the English Premier League at the moment. With the likes of Jack Wilshere, Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey, (and

the list goes on), it’s surprising that they have not been able to perform against top-tier teams.

In the match against Cardiff, Arsenal had to rely on two late goals from substitute Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott to seal the game at home.

An under-firing striker such as Bendtner had to step up to ensure that Arsenal had their noses ahead by a fraction, and, at what cost? A sprained ankle for the Danish international.

It’s a problem that has yet to be addressed by “The Professor”, Manager Arsene Wenger. The lack

of depth of the Arsenal squad, especially on the attacking front, is causing issues for the team. This will have to be addressed come the January transfer window.

Arsenal come into the New Year still topping the table but it is just a fraction ahead of London rivals Chelsea as well as the unstoppable force of Manchester City.

The club will travel to Villa Park on Monday to take on Aston Villa, in the hope of securing three points and lengthening their stint at the top of the table.

a surging TideManchester City has been looking devastating in front of goal, and the points racked up in recent weeks prove the mettle of the team.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men have a staggering 3.80 average of goals scored at home and have a goal difference of 34, currently the highest in the league.

Manchester City is a mere point behind the Gunners but is ahead in goal difference by 13 goals. The strike rate of City only seems to improve, even with the recent injury to Argentinean striker Sergio Aguero.

City travels to the Toon on Sunday to face Newcastle and will be looking

to carry their home form into their away games.

a uniTed headacheI mentioned in a prior article that this has been the worst start to a season for the Red Devils in years but Manchester United’s woes continue with recent defeats at home to Tottenham in the league and Swansea in the FA Cup.

The shoes David Moyes have to fill have proven to be too big for him so far. Moyes had been unable to strengthen his squad in the previous transfer window but will be looking to do so this time, over the following weeks.

The biggest blow they’ve suffered so far has to be the defeat at the hands of struggling Swansea, at Old Trafford. This ended the hope of at least an FA Cup triumph.

With rumours going round about Chelsea’s interest in Wayne Rooney, as well as an injured van Persie, one can’t help but wonder how much longer Moyes has.

Nonetheless, Manchester United has the opportunity for payback come Saturday, as it meets Swansea in the league this time, at Old Trafford once again. Here’s to the hope that the defending champs will be able to say that revenge is sweet.

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Jack Wilshere has proven to be a rising star for Arsenal and England

What will a man do for his daughter?

Genesis Rodriguez stars opposite Paul Walker

Hours is the last full film

of the late Paul Walker

Joe Hart is a factor in City’s fine form

Will David Moyes be the next manager sacked?

Will Theo Walcott’s injury affect Arsenal?

David Silva is part of City’s formidable strike force

However the teams fare this weekend, this season has undoubtedly proven to be the most exciting in years.

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usher in the Year of the horse with Chinese new Year DeLiGhts. this is part 1 of our rounD-up

ever wonDereD whY we eat what we Do DurinG the Lunar new Year? we break it Down for You

The Year of the Horse is fast galloping towards us. If you have yet to chose a place to

dine with your family, we help you out with this round-up of Chinese New Year menus.

If your appetite for New Year delicacies is growing, you can truly eat a horse. Not literally, of course.

Wah Lok Cantonese RestauRantIndulge in a festive meal at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant in Carlton Hotel with the new Hokkaido Scallops Yu Sheng and Braised Dried Oysters with Black Moss and Vegetables.

They also have a Hamachi Yu Sheng “Shunde” Style, Abalone Yu Sheng, Longevity Poon Choi, Braised Shark’s Fin Soup, and Braised Sliced Abalone and Dried Oysters with Vegetables, as well as Roasted Whole

The Chinese or Lunar New Year is coming soon, at the end of the month. You might have

noticed that there are many menus carrying the same food items.

Here we present a few common food items or dishes that are eaten during Lunar New Year, and why.

Yu shengThis raw fish salad, also known colloquially as Lo-Hei in Cantonese,

CNY eats

tasty traditions

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Boneless Suckling Pig. These are available from Jan 20 to Feb 14.

Visit www.carltonhotel.sg for more.

azuRGorge yourself at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s Azur. Their buffet spread includes Fortune Pigs Trotter with Dried Oyster and Black Moss, abundant Steamed Seabass Fillet with Snow Fungus and Lily Flower, and Sea Cucumber with Chinese Mushroom Casserole.

The carving station will also present more oriental flavours with crispy Roasted Duck and Roasted Pork served with Walnut Glaze and Ginger Mustard.

Visit www.crowneplazadining.

com/index.php/promotions for more, and reservations.

DiamonD kitChenConsider having your reunion dinner at Diamond Kitchen with dishes such as their Signature Champagne Infused Pork Ribs, Golden Pumpkin Homemade Tofu and their Crunchy Chicken Coated with Salted Egg Yolk.

There is, of course, Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng included in most of their reunion sets.

Visit www.diamondkitchen.com.sg for more.

min JiangThis Lunar New Year, Min Jiang at Goodwood Park Hotel introduces Snapper with Grilled Puffer Fish Yu Sheng and a Braised Chicken with Sea Treasures in Claypot.

The former features grilled puffer fish and thin snapper slices with mesclun greens, sweet potato and yam crisps, preserved melon strips and prawn roe tossed in sweet plum sauce with crackers and peanuts and sesame seeds.

The latter is a version of pen cai with pork belly, whole Australian abalones, dried oysters, flower mushrooms, black moss and broccoli. These are available from Jan 14 to Feb 14.

Visit www.goodwoodparkhotel.com for more.

CheRRY gaRDenMandarin Oriental’s pen cai from Cherry Garden restaurant weighs more than 25kg and has a diameter of over 45cm.

The pot is filled to the brim with superior items such as braised eight-head abalone, lobsters, scallops, sea cucumber, prawns, dried oysters, conpoy, dace fillet, roasted duck, soy chicken, crispy pork belly, waxed sausages, mushrooms, cabbage and black moss.

E-mail mosin-dining@mohg.com for

Lo Hei at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel

Fruits with crispy eel sliced silver cod fish Yu Sheng from Min Jiang

more, and for reservations.

hua tingHua Ting’s Chinese New Year special features braised abalone with fish maw, sea cucumber, whole conpoy with fa cai [prosperity vegetable, which resembles hair], shitake mushrooms and seasonal greens in superior oyster sauce as well as fresh salmon lo hei yu sheng.

Other dishes include stewed venison and crispy roasted duck.

E-mail huating.ohs@milleniumhotels.com for more, and for reservations.

seafooD PaRaDiseTuck into the Abundance Set Menu which offers the Paradise Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng, Braised Shark’s Fin Broth with Conpoy & Crabmeat, Steamed Marble Goby with Supreme Light Soya Sauce, Black Mushrooms with Seasonal Vegetables in Superior Oyster Sauce, Traditional Ginseng Chicken, Poached Live Prawns with Chinese Wine, Fried Rice with Chinese Waxed Sausage served in Lotus Leaf, Sri Lankan Crabs, and Chilled Aloe Vera with Lychee Lemongrass.

Visit www.seafoodparadise.com.sg for more.

PioneeR seafooDEstablished in 1979, Pioneer Seafood brings their famous Pioneer Nonya Assam Sauce to their Steamed Garoupa dish as well as Steamed Superior Deluxe Pomfret in Teochew Style to the Chinese New Year Menu.

Yam lovers can also enjoy the Pioneer Teochew O Ni with Pumpkin & Gingko Nuts. Do call ahead for the menus, and to reserve.

71 Pioneer Road, #0201, Tuas Amenity Centre, Singapore 639591, Tel: 6863 4750

CaRouseLRoyal Plaza on Scotts crafts a yu sheng with eight herbal ingredients

to kick start the Year of the Horse.It includes panax quinquefolius

jelly, codonopsis pilosula and ginseng candies to boost energy; crispy salsify to boost the immune system; Solomon’s seal rhizome candies to fortify the lungs and kidneys; red date strips and wolfberries to improve blood circulation and eye sight; and herbal jelly to lend its cooling properties.

E-mail gourmet@royalplaza.com.sg to order at least three days in advance, before Feb 14.

stReet 50 RestauRant & BaRHave contemporary Asian fare such as smoked duck and salmon yu sheng, prawn tartare with rock melon and nuts, curry chicken with lychee tempura as well as a lionhead meatball.

The Fortune of Flavours buffet also includes free-flow beer and drinks at $28++.

Visit www.bayhotelsingapore.com/dining for more.

is predominantly eaten by the Chinese in Singapore and Malaysia, although versions of the dish have existed in China.

Created by four master chefs back in the day, the dish has since gained huge popularity amongst restaurants and households alike.

Tossing the salad while shouting various auspicious wishes is good fun at a gathering as well.

Pen CaiPen Cai was invented during the late Song Dynasty. During the war, the Emperor fled to Guangdong and the villagers, wanting to serve him well, gathered all their best food into a wooden basin for the Emperor’s consumption.

This tradition then evolved into the Pen Cai we know today, filled with expensive foods. These days, it is usually a symbol of opulence, and can cost a bomb.

nian gaoOne legend about this “kueh” of sorts comes from that of the monster, Nian. Every year, the monster would terrorise villagers by eating them until a baker named Gao baked some pastries to distract the monster, thus filling its belly with the heavy cake.

The monster then retreated back to the mountains without eating any villagers. This is how the kueh called Nian Gao supposedly came about. Nian Gao may be sweet or savoury,

depending if molasses are added to the preparation process.

DumPLingsTraditionally, dumplings are consumed in Northern China for good luck and fortune as the dumplings are said to resemble the shape of ingots.

They are usually stuffed with pork and chives and can be steamed, boiled or fried, depending on your preference.

tang YuanSymbolic of the Mandarin saying of “tuan tuan yuan yuan”, meaning “reunion”, Tang Yuan is traditionally eaten on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Street 50 Restaurant & Bar features contemporary Asian fare

These cute rice flour dumplings come in a syrupy soup to symbolise reunion and happiness. These days, they can be filled with peanuts, red bean paste, yam paste, sesame paste or even green tea paste.

PineaPPLe taRts This crowd-pleaser is also eaten during Hari Raya and is usually considered to be a festive cookie. For the Chinese, pineapples signify wealth and fortune.

Nowadays, pineapple tarts in Singapore are available in many variations such as the Taiwanese fengli su.

Tang Yuan is a reunion must-have

your guide to

Azur at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has a buffet spread of interesting dishes

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osia in sentosa unveiLs its new menu for the new Year

newLY-openeD Gourmet hotDoG stanD the mustarD inCiDent serves its own unique hotDoGs

bY CherYL Chia

Ushering in the brand new year with a revamped menu, Osia

on Sentosa island rolls out its new dishes in January with fresh ingredients sourced from all over the world.

Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay of Osia showcases Western dishes with natural flavours. He also prepares the stocks, sauces and bread dips from scratch.

Osia is a partnership between Australian celebrity Chef Scott Webster and Chef Douglas Tay.

Inspired by fresh Australian produce and combining Asian influences

and Western culinary techniques, you can expect a wide array of fresh seafood cured with citrus juices and spices from the ceviche menu as well as tender cuts of premium meat.

noteWoRthY DishesOsia’s new menu has something for everyone. Cocktail and seafood collide in a myriad of flavours in the Seafood Ice Experience ($36), which includes Watermelon Raspberry Vinegar Amaebi, Calamansi Mojito Hokkaido Scallop, Sourz Apple Salmon Trout, Coconut Maine Lobster, Pineapple Rum Tuna and Lychee Martini Oyster.

Jumping on the sous vide bandwagon with their Pasture

Fed Beef Short Rib ($66), cooked in a veal stock and sous vide at 85 degrees Celsius for 12 hours, the dish is paired with accoutrements such as sour compressed green apple, pulverised cider vinegar as well as a chestnut porcini mousseline.

The resulting dish is soft and tender to the touch.

fResh anD PRistineOther dishes on the menu include, Milk-Fed Lamb Short Loin and Breast ($70) accompanied with Swede carrot purée, Romanesco crumble, garlic cream spelt and tawny port jus as well as a Fjord Trout ($32) with 42-degree Celsius confit, spiced cashew nut, pineapple

vanilla rum jelly and cilantro butter gel.

Desserts are also a unique affair with twists to the typical dessert. Their Pumpkin ($20) is a lemon mousse, goat cheese and frozen red wine concoction while the Macadamia Souffle ($34) is a sweeter end with crunchy praline, banana custard and sour cream ice.

Their new creations are nothing short of exquisite. Osia’s new menu is available from Jan to Mar 2014.

Osia, Festive Hotel - Resorts World Sentosa, 10 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, Tel: 6577 6560

New NoteworthY dishes oN a sCeNiC islaNd

Fancy $10 hotdogs?JANUARY 10 - 16, 2014

3-Melon Punchin this humiD weather, we aLL neeD a CooL Drink. trY this reCipe to feeL refresheD

This Chinese New Year, impress your friends and family with this homemade dairy drink

that’s not too heavy on the calories.Instead of the standard packet

soft drinks, wash all those new year cookies down with this 3-Melon Punch recipe.

This recipe is quick, easy and also tasty.

ingReDients• 1litreGreenfieldsFull

Cream Milk• 100mlstrawberrysyrup• 1kgseedlesswatermelon• 1kghoneydewmelon• 1kgrockmelonorcantaloupe• Someicecubes

DiReCtions1. Carve the fruits using a melon-

baller, into the punch bowl.2. Pour in the milk and the syrup. 3. Stir gently until well mixed. 4. Add ice cubes as a cooler or put

aside in the chiller. 5. Adjust the sweetness by adding

syrup or milk.

Note:Using low-fat or skimmed milk may reduce the sweetness. Tasting adjustment is necessary to get the balance of the flavour.

This recipe is from Greenfields Milk.

Unlike many hotdog stands, you don’t have to wonder what goes into the sausages

at The Mustard Incident, a new hotdog stand that opened just about a month ago at Tangs Orchard, Basement One.

Founders Kelly Koh and Willie Sng believe in high-quality meat. Thus, all of the sausages are tweaked to certain specifications at a local butchery with quality cuts of beef and pork.

They also source their hotdog buns locally, from an artisan bakery.

things WiLL get messY The Mustard Incident only has standing room, mimicking the typical hotdog stands in the USA. Cheeky shots of their patrons litter the mural as a little Wall of Fame, or infamy, depending of your position with the said hotdog.

The hotdogs here are stuffed almost to the brim with condiments and toppings, making it a value-for- money purchase. We liked the Duck Can Fit ($10), a duck sausage with

their garlicky sauce, stewed peppers and topped with crispy bacon.

The garlicky sauce and stewed pepper cut through the salty hotdog, and the crispy bacon added to the smoky aroma.

We also loved their classic Coney Dog ($9); a pork sausage smothered with their bean-less chilli, garlicky sauce and chopped onions.

Please don’t ask them if the chilli is spicy. This is “ang moh chilli” with minced meat, which means it is not spicy at all.

some Like it hot Chilli fiends, and we are referring to the spicy variety, can enjoy the Hawt Dog ($9), a spicy pork sausage covered in hot sauce with tomato and onion relish. It packs quite a wallop.

If you are having trouble deciding between pork or beef sausage, try The Frankenstein ($10) on for size. This ‘mutant’ dog is split right

down the middle and is half pork and half beef.

It is wrapped with streaky bacon and covered in hot sauce, bean-less chilli and sautéed onions. Have fun trying to eat this hotdog without making a mess.

Throw your veneer of politeness out the window and get hands-on at The Mustard Incident.

The Mustard Incident, 310 Orchard Road, Tangs Orchard Basement 1, Singapore 238864

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Grainage Black Angus Beef Tenderloin

Razor Clam, Atlantic Halibut & Hokkaido Scallop

Chef Douglas Tay

The Hawt Dog

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vacuum

Take a cursory glance at almost any restaurant menu these days and you are bound to find an item with the word

“sous vide” [soo-veed]. What exactly is this “sous vide” thing, and

why is it so popular? We’ll tell you.Sous vide is a method of cooking which uses

a vacuum-packed plastic bag cooked in a water bath, over a longer period of time, resulting in a more tender piece of food. The method helps the food to retain moisture.

Both meat and vegetable can be cooked with this method.

Great for CookinG anythinGWe speak with food consultant Audrey Yeong of Apple Pie Order and Jasmine Cheah of pop-up restaurant Gastrogig, as well as Chef Alexandre Lozachmeur of restaurant Fleur De Sel, about this technique.

All three of them have recommended and used the sous vide technique in their kitchens.

Chef Alexandre says, “I’ve used this method since 12 years ago when it wasn’t that popular; and you can cook basically anything.”

“Meat, no problem… Fish is great as well. I’m doing an ocean trout cooked at 45 degrees

and it’s tender, juicy and flavourful. You can even cook vegetables with it,” he enthuses.

More Moist, tender & flavourfulAudrey offers a slightly more technical view by explaining how meat and vegetable lose up to 30 per cent water mass in traditional cooking.

“A pan-fried steak sees significant shrinkage of the meat after it’s been cooked,” says Audrey.

“With sous vide, you lose between 5 to 15 per cent with a vacuum-sealed, slow-cooking process at a much lower temperature. The ingredients are sealed in a bag, which prevents the loss of essential volatiles such as the aroma and flavour,” she says.

Audrey usually advises her clients to get a sous vide machine when helping them to revamp their menu or kitchen.

Point of ContentionHowever, Jasmine points out the slight point of contention amongst professional chefs over the method.

“From my observation, the professional chef world is split over the usage of sous vide in a commercial kitchen,” says Jasmine.

“For some traditionalist chefs, they may

view sous vide as a shortcut to gourmet cooking. Sous vide cooking is more like a practical science of balancing temperatures than an art of cooking,” she explains.

how to sous vide at hoMeHowever, please note that not just any tub of hot water will do to cook using sous vide at home.

You will need a sous vide machine, as there is no other way to regulate the temperatures accurately and reliably. There are non-industrial home-use sous vide machines available.

Chef Alexandre advises to always “test drive” your experiments to ensure that the methods are correct.

“Start with your food; if it is old and contaminated it is not going to be good. Prepare your food as needed and cook at the proper temperature; either use it or cool it down in ice water to drop the temperature,” he says.

“You have different types of bacteria but about 95 per cent need oxygen to live, so if you seal it properly and cook it, the food will be pasteurised. But, it’s better to cook and serve

immediately,” he cautions.Jasmine leaves us with this parting shot. She

says, “There is an ease of usage for home cooks and it is a fun and experimental process. There is significantly less clean-up and it is a good way to impress guests!”

Try this old-new technique and serve restaurant-quality food right in your own home.

Cooking with

Do you know the meaning of “sous viDe”? nevertheless, it is a growing trenD. we finD out from professionals if it is viable in the home

by Cheryl ChiaThe proper equipment is required but there are sous vide machines for home use This technique gives you more tender, juicy and flavourful food

“...a vaCuum-paCkeD plastiC bag CookeD in a water bath, over a longer perioD of time, resulting in a more tenDer pieCe of fooD.”

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The long and shorT of The beauTy indusTry for This week

1CiatéBritish nail polish brand Ciaté will be launching their new Ciaté Caviar Luxe

Manicure at Sephora in Jan. 3D nail art is achievable at home in three shades, lustre – yellow gold, gleam - copper and smoulder – silver.

Available at Sephora from Jan.

2 LaneigeGet popping lips with Laneige’s new Serum Intense Lipstick. With 20 vivid

lipstick shades suited for Asian skin tones, the lipstick pampers your lips with intense colours and a moisture-rich serum.

Available at Laneige boutiques and counters from Jan.

4 nuxeFrench skincare brand Nuxe has launched its new Nivanesque

range to treat the first sign of lines and wrinkles to help relax, de-stress and smoothen skin.

Comes in an emulsion, eye contour cream, 1st wrinkles smoothing cream and 1st wrinkles rich smoothing cream.

Available at Robinsons, John Little, Beauty By Nature and selected Watsons stores.

5 MaybeLLineUpdate your look without thinning your existing wardrobe, with Maybelline

Color Show Nail Lacquer Collection. It is a dazzling palette of show-stopping

colours that allows every nail diva to complete her runway getup with a quick coat of polish.

Available in 40 shades.

6 PhytoPhyto’s Anti-Dandruff Range comprises a treatment shampoo and a regulating

shampoo. The former is formulated for fast action while the latter is for maintenance and keeps the scalp balance.

There is also an anti-dandruff lotion for instant anti-irritation action.

3 ViChyBetter known for its skincare, Vichy now breaks into the haircare market.

Based on a new fundamental discovery on the location of reservoirs of hair follicle stem cells and the development of a breakthrough patented molecule, Stemoxydine, Dercos Neogenic is able to recreate an environment ideal to preserve the functionality of stem cells and awaken the empty hair bulbs in dormant phase to promote hair follicular renewal.

It comes in 28 mono-doses and an applicator good for a month’s use.

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EdgE of EmbErPhilanthropy meets fashion at the Edge of Ember. This local jewellery online store sells socially responsible accessories obtained from the region.

Each design is produced in fair-trade workshops in developing Asian countries and part of the money goes back to charities that support women.

Visit www.edgeofember.com

Zadig & VoltairE SummEr 2014“This collection is all about contrast; the opposition between white and black, what’s delicate and romantic with what’s raw and tough,” says Creative Director Cecilia Bönström, of the Summer 2014 Zadig & Voltaire collection.

Expect lots of black with deliberate textures and strategically-revealed skin.

CElEbrity Sighting!Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland made an appearance at the Hunger Games: Catching Fire premiere with Carrera y Carrera’s Granada ring, to adorn for a subtle sparkle.

StirringS in the faShion world that you would want, need and love to know about

Fash snips

antidEprESSantLocal brand Depression has come up with a brand new diffusion line called Antidepressant.

The street wear line focuses on men’s and women’s fast-fashion trends, with mainly graphic-print T-shirts and wardrobe basics in cotton-lycra, 100 per cent polyester and mock leather combinations with a luxurious and premium finishing.

StolEn ny Singaporean brand Stolen debuts STOLEN NY. The campaign is a tribute to the label’s unforgettable first encounter with the Empire City.

Revealing one campaign girl per week on Stolen’s Facebook and Instagram channels, the digital campaign will culminate in a mini- exhibition to be featured at lifestyle store and Stolen stockist Nana & Bird from Jan 2014.

tommy hilfigEr EyEwEarTommy Hilfiger’s latest eyewear collection features both unisex and gender-specific styles.

We like the ladies style Woody Effect - A Seasonal Evolution, with a softly-rounded silhouette and wood-effect temples. These acetate sunglasses bring a sophisticated twist for Autumn.

rogEr ViViErMore French goods have arrived in Singapore with Roger Vivier joining the fray.

Having opened its flagship store in Takashimaya in Nov, it stocks statement shoes, bags and accessories that easily allow your style to transition from day to night.

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unhaPPILY DIVorCeDThey also found that people who get divorced because they’re unhappy, are likely

to end up as unhappy divorced people – not to mention what it does to the kids.

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Situations change, and people change with them. Couples who stay together when times are tough almost always come out the other side stronger and more in love.

haPPY eVer aFter?Most say that their happiest years are when the kids get older and have families of their own.

So, don’t throw in the towel on your marriage too early; happiness and fulfilment is just around the corner.

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it’s once again time to make neW year resolutions - We present a feW quirky ones

By cheryl chia

I know you probably didn’t keep your New Year resolutions from the start of 2013. Or, maybe you managed to accomplish just one or two on your list.

Resolutions are hard to keep as you tend to forget what you promised yourself in the beginning of the year. Heck, you probably can’t even remember what you had for dinner two days ago.

I’m usually not even bothered to make a list in the first place as I assume that like a fine wine, people just get better with age. Then again, look at Kanye West and the guy from the Duck Dynasty programme.

Here are a few simple (or not) New Year resolutions to try to keep in 2014.

1. wrIte 2014 InSteaD oF 2013Every year, this mistake is commonly made, especially in January. Part of the reason for making a resolution is to help you to become (or appear as) a better and smarter person.

The first step is to get your dates right.

2. DrInk LeSS FanCY CoFFee & Get reaL CoFFeeEnough with the frou-frou drinks with whipped cream. Get some real coffee instead of a ‘milkshake’ for a change.

Your waistline will thank you.

3. ControL PuBLIC tranSPort raGeThe quote from The Devil Wears Prada, “By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.” comes to mind each time it is peak hour.

I can’t count the number of times I wanted to smack someone who was walking so slowly because he or she was absorbed in a smartphone.

Resolve to be more patient with these slowpokes and smartphone addicts.

4. SheD SoMe PounDSThis might be setting yourself up for failure (and it is one of the most repeated resolutions), so just aim to lose enough weight so that your arms don’t jiggle when you wave.

Or, to stop your thighs from chafing against each other when you walk.

Can you keep them?

2014 resolutions:

5. StoP SettInG More than FIVe aLarMS on Your PhoneThe alarm is there to wake you. Get your lazy butt out of bed on the first one, or second one if you will.

If you’ve got to get up, you’ve got to get up. Just sayin’.

6. reaD aCtuaL BookSMagazines and gossip blog sites don’t count. Neither does 50 Shades of Grey.

Read a real book such as The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath or attempt the 1,000-plus page Les Miserables. (Yes, it was a book first, not a musical with Anne Hathaway).

Even if you don’t complete it, you’ll have a bookshelf that looks more intellectual.

7. eat LeSS junkIf you don’t buy it, you won’t eat it. Don’t sabotage yourself with chips, cookies and chocolates around the house. Ditto to fast food.

Learn how to make your own “junk” food from scratch if you have a craving. You’re likely to consume less salt, oil and preservatives.

It’s good to be healthy if you want to survive the zombie apocalypse.

8. thInk BeFore You tweetOr Facebook, or Instagram or Vine… whatever people do these days.

Whatever you put online never really goes away, even if you delete it. So, think, would you really want your grandmother to see that obscene post of what your boyfriend or girlfriend and you do to amuse each other? I don’t think so.

9. SMILe In PhotoSI’m talking about you, Miley. Seriously, no duck face, sparrow face or what’s-her-face in photos.

Smile like a normal person. You don’t want your kids to go, “What was daddy/mommy thinking?”

10. LoSe the PhoneNot literally, but figuratively. This is probably the hardest on the list with phones being our multi-purpose everything these days. Not having it is like losing a limb.

But, for your own good, put the phone away at least once in a while.

The world is not going to end just because the #Igers (Instagrammers) did not see a picture of your fishball noodles.

Good luck in trying to keep them!

LateSt aVaILaBLe MarrIaGe FIGureS

Males Married (per 1,000 unmarried resident males aged 15-44 years) in 2012:44.1%, up from 43.7% in 2011

Females Married (per 1,000 unmarried resident females aged 15-44 years) in 2012:41.6% up from 41.4% in 2011

Males divorced (per 1,000 married resident males aged 20 years & over) in 2012:7.1% down from 7.6% in 2011

Females divorced (per 1,000 married resident females aged 20 years & over) in 2012:6.7% down from 7.2% in 2011

Information from www.singstat.gov.sg

Couples who stay together when times are tough almost always come out stronger

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Top 5 reasons To Travel solo in 2014

FunkyfurniTureFrom quirky items to modern-classic Furniture to pieces by world-Famous designers, you’ll never be short oF brilliant home décor items here

many may be apprehensive about travelling alone but sometimes it’s the best way to have Fun or to get the Full experience

by shareen wong

Fred Lives Here launched its new shop space in end-November. The spacious showroom is filled with an abundance of home décor knickknacks as well as

atypical furniture. If you’re looking for new ideas or new pieces for your

home for the coming year, Fred Lives Here is a great place to have a look at brilliant options.

Fred Lives Here mostly carries modern-classic furniture, collaborative works with designers, as well as furniture by world-famous designers. You can even find smaller knickknacks to perfect the look of your home.

Here is a taste of the menu at Fred’s house.

Fred Lives Here, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, #02-14, Singapore 238896, Tel: 6634 3733

Travelling alone is likely to be something you’ve considered but put off because, secretly, you’re terrified.

What if you get lonely? What if it’s not safe? Who will you talk to? Can you really stand your own company?

When my marriage broke down, I thought, what better way to find myself than to take that trip I always wanted. Because no one else could take three months off work, I was forced to plan a solo trip. The thought of it terrified me and yet I felt empowered at the same time.

Take that leap; it’s one of the best things I’ve done.

Here’s why 2014 should be the year you go it alone.

5. Learn to Dine aLone Before the trip, I couldn’t even eat in a restaurant on my own. Now, I actually relish the chance to do so.

You’ll be amazed by how much better the

Part of the Fred Lives Here showroom

Sending Animals - Pig

David Dear - Duck Mirror

Jacobsen Egg Chair, Studded [Collaboration]

The Niagara Falls on the Toronto side

Shareen with huskies in Sweden Hot air balloon experience in Dubai

about shareen wong

Shareen Wong is Programming Consultant of Power 98FM, and a “travel-holic”. Shareen caught the travel bug when she was three, and has travelled the world solo, visiting 15 different destinations around the world.

She hosts a weekly show called “The Wong Way”, where she gives tips on where to find the best eats or sights, or just how to be a smarter traveller.

Tune in to her on Power 98.

Fred Lives HereAt Fred Lives Here, expect quality reproductions of modern-classic furniture or further modernised pieces that are even more extraordinary.

Fred Lives Here also tours the globe, finding new and original, quirky designers to continuously add to its interesting range of furniture and lifestyle pieces. A few of the best original antiques and vintage-style pieces complete Fred Lives Here’s unique collection.

Fred Lives Here is part of the PACT group, which also includes Kilo at PACT restaurant, K.I.N clothing and LIM hair salon. PACT is soon to further add to its family portfolio, with new brands.

Eyeball Chair, Graffiti-ed [Collaboration]

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desTiNATiON & COde NOMiNATed TrAveL AGeNCies & COde

2 Nominated Travel Agents for each destination (either or)

Australia (AU) QANTAS Holidays (QT) Farmosa Holiday Tour (FA)

China (CN) ASA Travel (ASA) M-Asia Travel (MA)

Europe (EU) CTC Travel (CTC) EU Holidays (EUH)

Japan (JP) Ho Wah Travel (HWT) SingExpress Travel (SET)

Korea (KR) S Travel (STR) ASA Travel (ASA)

Malaysia (MY)Konsortium Express and Tours (KET)

Five Star Travel (FST)

New Zealand (NZ) Jetabout Holidays (JAH) Diners World Travel (DWT)

Taiwan (TW)Nam Ho Travel Service (NHT)

New Shan Travel Service (NST)

Thailand (TL)Giamso International Tours (GIA)

Asia-Euro Holidays (AEH)

USA (US) EU Holidays (EUH) Chan Brothers (CHB)

Best International Cruise Line (ICL)

Costa Cruise (CC) Star Cruises (SCR)

Best International Cruise Travel Agent (CTA)

Citystate Holidays (CSH) Stamford Travel (STL)

food tastes when there’s nothing else to distract you. I also met many interesting dinner companions along the way, as it’s only natural that people like making conversation over dinner.

Now I’m forever cured of my fear of dining alone as I see it as an exciting experience – I’ll never know who I’m going to meet.

4. Best Way to Meet PeoPLePeople all over the world are drawn to solo travellers. They want to know your story and they want to tell you theirs.

Even on days when I didn’t feel like making small talk, I’d always be drawn in by someone sharing a bit of their life with me. A taxi driver pining for his late wife, who was the love of his life. An old couple on their first vacation.

These are stories you probably would not have heard because you’d have been too busy

talking to your travelling companions.

3. CatCh UP With oLD FrienDsGot an old friend you’re only in touch with on Facebook because they live halfway around the world? This is the best time to catch up with him/her.

I planned my trip around visiting friends so that every fortnight or so, I’d have someone familiar to talk to and catch up with. It’s not cheating; it’s a great way of easing you into travelling solo.

Plus, did I mention free accommodation?

2. Be as seLFish as yoU WantNo more waiting for that friend who needs to see that row of shops… again! Or, suffer through that museum you have absolutely no interest in.

Travelling solo is all about you and what you

want to do. So, if eating a chocolate croissant in the sun and people watching is all you want to do for the day, no one’s going to stop you.

See and do only what you want. Surely that must sound appealing!

1. Learning to Love yoUrseLFWhen was the last time you spent some time on your own, without the TV or plugging in to social media?

Travelling solo lets you do just that, to listen to that inner voice, giving you time to reflect and to think about where you’re heading.

We all need a break from the noise, the distraction and the hectic lifestyles we have. You’ll be amazed how at peace you feel with yourself.

A lot of our struggle in life is due to uncertainty. Going it on your own will help you to tune in to that inner voice that seems to

know what’s next for you and how to get there.

Catch Shareen Wong on the only travel show on local radio, “Getaways”, on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm, on Power 98FM.

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