SAFRA: Bringing NSmen Closer Together

Whether you are a full-time NSF or ORNS personnel, your dedication towards our nation's defence is applaudable and undeniable.

As part of NS45, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will provide about $100 million worth of SAFRA and HomeTeamNS benefits to more than 900,000 NSmen as an appreciation for their vital contributions to defence.

If you are a male Singaporean or PR who is serving or already done with NS, check your eligibility at https://ns45.safra.sg/Register.aspx. (Registration for NS45 vouchers ends 28 Feb 14 while vouchers are valid until 31 Mar 14)

NIKON 1 J2 CAMERA

NIKON 1 J2

The NIKON 1 J2 is a mirrorless camera that comes with interchangeable lenses, a 3-inch LCD screen and a 10.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor.

Here are some of the key features found on NIKON's websiite:

Smart Photo Selector:

It starts shooting before you even press the shutter. The camera chooses the best shot for you.

Taking photos during Full HD movie recording:

Simultaneous recording of movies and stills without dropping a single frame.

Full HD:

Enjoy Full HD movie recording.

Turning on/off with retractable lens:

You can switch the camera on and off by simply rotating the zoom ring on the lens.

Built-in flash:

Inside. Outside. Get the light on your side.

Mount Adapter FT1:

The extensive lineup of NIKKOR lenses may be used with Nikon 1 through this adapter.

River Hong Bao 2013

GONG HEI FATT CHOY, my dear friends!

2013 is truly the year of the water snake as it has been pouring intermittently since the eve of the Lunar New Year.

Yesterday was the third day of the festive season and there was a bout of rain in the morning though it began clearing up in the afternoon.

Having cooped myself up at home for the first two days, I decided it was time to step out of the house for a breath of fresh air at River Hong Bao.

River Hong Bao first started in 1987 and has a history of  26 years in Singapore but it wasn't until three years ago that I visited it for the very first time.

It is an annual event where local organisers would bring in China craftsman to make giant lanterns based on folklore or zodiac animals. Each year, organisers would feature a different province from China and invite performing art troupes to put up a show here.

For this year, the featured province is Guangdong so do expect booths peddling Guangzhou delicacies and handicrafts.

视频：My Astro 《开心过年》

《开心过年》

春风吹到你的家
健康快乐带来啦
小朋友呀都听话
学业成绩顶呱呱
情侣今年结婚啦
快快生个胖娃娃
这个世界有多大
最重要过的开心啦

给你一个红包说好话开心笑哈哈
换上新衣戴新帽新鞋和新袜
时间滴答答带着梦想慢慢发芽

举起手唱啦啦啦啦
没烦忧来开心过年
生活里有苦辣酸甜
人总要学会快乐一点
举起手唱啦啦啦啦
向前走来开心过年
祝福你天天是好天
走过了从前才懂得珍惜每一天

视频：My FM 《团圆饭》

《团圆饭》

一阵阵米饭香 在飘扬 装满新年带来的温暖
那遥远的家乡 那扇窗 还留着儿时的模样
转运的风车 转呀转 一转眼我们都已成长
我把所有祝福 大声讲 朋友啊祝你新春吉祥
一人一个梦想 一人一个愿望 慢慢变成满天的星光
再刻一个梦想 再许个愿望 别怕我有宽大的肩膀

一顿团圆饭 心里藏 数十年温馨都一样
欢迎你共聚一堂 齐聚这圆圆的桌上
团圆饭 加碗热汤 就像有我在你身旁
化作一双大翅膀 带你飞越重重难关

一阵阵米饭香 在飘扬 装满新年带来的温暖
那遥远的家乡 那扇窗 还留着儿时的模样
转运的风车 转呀转 一转眼我们都已成长
我把所有祝福 大声讲 朋友啊祝你新春吉祥
一人一个梦想 一人一个愿望 慢慢变成满天的星光

再刻一个梦想 再许个愿望 别怕我有宽大的肩膀
一顿团圆饭 心里藏 数十年温馨都一样
欢迎你共聚一堂 齐聚这圆圆的桌上
团圆饭 加碗热汤 就像有我在你身旁
化作一双大翅膀 带你飞越重重难关

一顿团圆饭 心里藏 数十年温馨都一样
欢迎你共聚一堂 齐聚这圆圆的桌上
团圆饭 加碗热汤 就像有我在你身旁
化作一双大翅膀 带你飞越重重难关

视频：My Astro My FM 《大团圆》

《大团圆》

说一声恭喜贺新年 迎接美好的新一天
人人在门前贴春联 欢迎春降到人间
游子们想念回家园 老老少少庆团圆
围一个圆圈在庭院 诉说每一段思念

新的一年 你我许心愿
期望新一年 会是丰收年
每一个人都身康体健 天天笑容满面

大团圆 大团圆 不管距离有多远
好朋友 在身边 我们约定这一天
大团圆 大团圆 手牵着手心相连
祝福你 福寿全 恭喜恭喜乐无边

视频：My Astro 《天天好天》

《天天好天》

记得那一年 那一段岁月
一个小小的家园 天天都怀念
一杯白开水 也可以很清甜
一碗热情汤面线 是一种思念
心若能放开一点 路就宽一些
财富和幸福之间 还有知足作界线
啦。。。

一天天 一年年
天天都是好天
不管天多高 路多远
祝福你快乐一万年
是晴天 是雨天
天天都是好天
知足常乐开心一年
我看见艳阳天

记得那一年 那一段岁月
一个小小的家园 天天都怀念
一杯白开水 也可以很清甜
一碗热情汤面线 是一种思念
心若能放开一点 路就宽一些
财富和幸福之间 还有知足作界线
啦。。。

一天天 一年年
天天都是好天
不管天多高 路多远
祝福你快乐一万年
是晴天 是雨天
天天都是好天
知足常乐开心一年
我看见艳阳天

一天天 一年年
天天都是好天
不管天多高 路多远
祝福你快乐一万年
是晴天 是雨天
天天都是好天
知足常乐开心一年
我看见艳阳天
我看见艳阳天