Oscar winner James Horner has been killed after crashing his single-engine plane in Southern California on Monday morning.Ventura County fire spokesman Mike Lindbery said the crash happened around 9.30am in the Los Padres National Forest, with the Federal Aviation Administration adding that the plane was an S-312 Tucano MK1 turbo-prop with two seats and that the debris was spread across an acre of land.Crews extinguished a fire that erupted in vegetation after the plane became engulfed in flames upon impact, about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.Horner, a husband and father of two, was later confirmed dead by one of his employees.Horner's assistant, Sylvia Patrycja, confirmed that it was the beloved composer who died in the tragic accident.'We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart, and unbelievable talent,' Patrycja wrote on Facebook.'He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road.'Jay Cooper, an attorney for Horner, said the plane was one of several owned by the 61-year-old composer.Horner’s representatives have not commented on the issue. - Daily Mail
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In Memorium: James Horner 1953 - 2015
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McDonald's Singapore will be launching a set of 10 Minions collectible toys from the animation, MINIONS this coming Thursday, 18 June 2015 at 11am.
The Minions are:
01. Guitar Strumming Stuart
02. Groovy Stuart
03. Minion Caveman
04. Lava Shooting Kevin
05. Chatting Bob
06. Egyptian Hula Minion
07. Minion Vampire
08. Marching Minion Soldier
09. Martial Arts Minion
10. Guard Minion
The toys will come free with every purchase of a kid's Happy Meal.
I must really apologize for the lack of updates.
The first half of 2015 has just gone in a flash. A lot has happened during the last six months and my mind have been bogged down by family matters. All is fine for now and I hope it stays that way.
Last month, my folks and I brought forward our yearly retreat to Hatyai (we usually go during year end) and we took the opportunity to recharge and re-energize. Hopefully, we did not bring the negative vibes back with us.
I think Hatyai has been blogged to death by me so I shall consolidate the entire five days into one single post and not go into the details. Since it is simply a staycation, we spend most of our time sleeping/watching TV in the hotel when we are not out looking for food.
Now if you would fasten your seatbelt, our journey shall begin in just a minute.
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Singapura: 700 Years Exhibition At The National Museum Of Singapore
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After visiting the Lee Kuan Yew memorial exhibition on level 2 of the National Museum, I proceeded to the basement to visit yet another exhibition - Singapura: 700 Years.
History is one of my favorite subject in school so how could I miss it?
I studied South East Asia history in school and I would like to attribute my keen interest in the subject to my history teacher, Ms Lau Gek Moi who managed to make her lessons unboring.
I studied South East Asia history in school and I would like to attribute my keen interest in the subject to my history teacher, Ms Lau Gek Moi who managed to make her lessons unboring.
Entering the gallery, I was thrown back into the pre-Colonial days when the then Temasek was still a Sultanate. Bit by bit, like fragments of a long forgotten memory, the story of Parameswara and the invasion from the Majapahit Kingdom all came flooding back.
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In Memoriam: Lee Kuan Yew exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore
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Through a selection of photographic images and audiovisual recordings, as well as artefacts from the National Collection, the exhibition begins with Mr Lee's formative years as a law student at Cambridge and his early involvement in the anti-colonial struggle.
It also traces his political career from the formation of the People's Action Party, through his Prime Ministership, to his final years of service as Senior Minister and Minister Mentor.
Mr Lee's political biography is inextricably linked to Singapore's own journey from British colony to merger with Malaysia to Separation and independence. This exhibition chronicles that journey and pays tribute to his contributions.
This exhibition will enable visitors to remember and reflect on the solid foundation that he built for Singapore.
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State Funeral for Singapore's Founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew
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The past week has not been a easy one as anguished Singaporeans come to terms with his demise since news of it broke on early Monday (March 23) morning.
Pulled by an open-topped ceremonial land rover, Mr Lee's body was brought to Sri Temasek atop a Gun Carriage for a two-day private wake inside the Istana where President Tony Tan Keng Yam, the Sultan of Brunei and Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing were among the visitors.
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The Passing Of A Legend - Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew
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Tribute site beside Jurong Regional Library
Grave news shook the world in the wee hours of March 23rd 2015.
Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister of Singapore has passed away peacefully at 3.18am. He has been warded at the Singapore General Hospital since February 05 for severe pneumonia where he remained critically ill. He was 91.
For the days leading up to his demise, the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) has been updating Mr Lee's health status daily. His deteriorating health is worrying and I knew what is to come but still, I was shaken when the inevitable happened.
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A Day With The Singapore Zoo, River Safari And Night Safari!
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Last Sunday, I spend my birthday at the Singapore Zoo and River Safari for the second consecutive year ever since I found out that Singaporeans enter WRS (Wildlife Reserves Singapore) parks for free on their birthdays.
I arrived at the Zoo bright and early that morning to collect my complimentary tickets from the ticketing booth.
After getting my tickets, I head straight for the River Safari because I wanted to see the Manatees and Araipaima first.
While most people visiting the River Safari naturally turn left towards Rivers Of The World, I head for the opposite direction towards the Amazon Flooded Forest where the Manatees and Araipaima are.
The River Safari is designed in a loop so visitors can just go clockwise (or anti-clockwise like I did) around the park. The Rivers Of The World is at the beginning of the loop while the Amazon Flooded Forest is at the end of it. Since the majority of the crowd are at the other side, I have the Amazon Flooded Forest all to myself!
I arrived at the Zoo bright and early that morning to collect my complimentary tickets from the ticketing booth.
After getting my tickets, I head straight for the River Safari because I wanted to see the Manatees and Araipaima first.
While most people visiting the River Safari naturally turn left towards Rivers Of The World, I head for the opposite direction towards the Amazon Flooded Forest where the Manatees and Araipaima are.
The River Safari is designed in a loop so visitors can just go clockwise (or anti-clockwise like I did) around the park. The Rivers Of The World is at the beginning of the loop while the Amazon Flooded Forest is at the end of it. Since the majority of the crowd are at the other side, I have the Amazon Flooded Forest all to myself!
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have been toying with the idea of making my own biological cum
chemical filter for a long time. I am using a overhead filter but it is
kind of small to add in any other media after putting in the filtration wool.
Since my overhead filter is only fulfilling the mechanical aspect of the filtration system, this project will enhance the biological and chemical step.
Since my overhead filter is only fulfilling the mechanical aspect of the filtration system, this project will enhance the biological and chemical step.
There are three components to the filtration system:
- Mechanical
- Biological
- Chemical
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Char Siew Pau And Kuih Lopes At Cafe@Heart
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Cafe@Heart is located on the second level of the new National Heart Centre building opposite SGH Block 4.
I was there with Mum for her blood test and having fasted since the previous night, she was extremely hungry after done with the test. The cafe was just diagonally opposite from the clinic so we made our way there for a light breakfast.
I was there with Mum for her blood test and having fasted since the previous night, she was extremely hungry after done with the test. The cafe was just diagonally opposite from the clinic so we made our way there for a light breakfast.
Are you a fan of LINE characters?
Then Brown, Cony and friends should be of no stranger to you.
McDonald's is collaborating with LINE to bring you your favorite LINE characters!
The set of five plushie will be made available in stores every Monday beginning 05 January
2015 at 11am. Each plush is priced at $4.90 with purchase of
any
EVM (Extra Value Meal™).
For the next 5 weeks, one design will be released every Monday at 11am:
For the next 5 weeks, one design will be released every Monday at 11am:
- Cony (from 05 Jan)
- Sally (from 12 Jan)
- Cony (from 19 Jan)
- Moon (from 26 Jan)
- Leonard (from 02 February)
Our Army Exhibition - A Soldier In Every Family came to the open space beside Westgate, Jurong East two weekends ago.
I took the opportunity to visit the exhibition to learn more about the technology and weaponry used in our defenses. It was an eye-opener to learn about the latest technology and also seeing some familiar equipments which accompanied my days with the armed forces.
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How To Turn Off Annoying Facebook Game Invites (Read: PIRATE KING) On Android & IOS
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For Android
1. Click the 3 lines on the top right of your Facebook page.
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How To Turn Off Annoying Facebook Game Invites (Read: PIRATE KINGS) On PC
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1. On the right panel of your Facebook page, click "See More" under "Recommended Games".
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ONE PIECE Collectibles With Purchase Of EVM From McDonald's!
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ONE PIECE fans rejoice!
McDonald's is finally bringing in collectibles of the popular anime!
This series will be made available in stores every Monday from 17 November 2014 at 11am and each collectible is priced at $2.95 with purchase of any
EVM (Extra Value Meal).
Customers are allowed to purchase ONE figurine per EVM, subject to availability.
Two designs will be released every Monday at 11am for three weeks:
From 08 December, three designs will be released instead of two.
In addition, a limited edition THOUSAND SUNNY paper ship is available from 8 December at $3.95 each, with purchase of a EVM.
*Only 100 ships is available per store!
Customers are allowed to purchase ONE figurine per EVM, subject to availability.
Two designs will be released every Monday at 11am for three weeks:
- Zoro and Robin (from 17 Nov)
- Franky and Chopper (from 24 Nov)
- Sanji and Brook (from 01 Dec)
From 08 December, three designs will be released instead of two.
- Nami, Usok and Luffy (from 08 Dec)
In addition, a limited edition THOUSAND SUNNY paper ship is available from 8 December at $3.95 each, with purchase of a EVM.
*Only 100 ships is available per store!
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School's Out! Holidays In! Where To Bring Your Kids This School Holiday?
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My apologies for the lack of updates as I was away for two weeks ICT. Although it's stay out all the way, I would flop into bed the moment I reached home every night because no one can shag me out like SAF can.
After ICT ended, the first thing I did was to visit Qianhu Fish Farm. Actually, I was there to get a overhead filter as the current internal filter is not efficient for the bioload
I'm keeping Lionhead Goldfish at the moment and you know how messy goldfishes are. I had to get my hands wet every few days to strip down the filter and to wash out the gunk so I figure a overhead filter is much easier for maintenance.
I'm keeping Lionhead Goldfish at the moment and you know how messy goldfishes are. I had to get my hands wet every few days to strip down the filter and to wash out the gunk so I figure a overhead filter is much easier for maintenance.
Anyway, another reason I was there is to take a look at the Ranchus as I am smitten with them lately.
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your precious face
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God' s Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you' d never ever
Get well on earth again.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered " Peace be thine "
Then He took you up to Heaven
With Hands so gentle and kind.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God welcomed you home.
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A companion, a pal,
A very best friend.
Someone to trust,
To love 'til the end.
Someone to trust,
When feeling blue.
Always a smile,
T'always greet you.
Always a smile,
To dry up your tears.
A person to be there,
To quiet your fears.
A person to be there,
When lonely or sad.
Loving regardless,
If hating or mad.
Loving regardless,
If caring or cruel.
No matter what,
Genius or fool.
No matter what,
They stand by you.
Who is this person,
Have you a clue?
Who is this person?
I'll tell you who.
This is your pet,
That loves through 'n through.
- Author Unknown
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虎豹别墅
Haw Par Villa - The Ten Courts Of Hell
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I hope you have not been kept waiting for too long for the second and final installment of my Haw Par Villa trip. You can read the first part here if you have not already done so.
The focus in today's post is also the main highlight of the park which is the Ten Courts Of Hell.
I actually made a second trip back to hell as the photos did not turn out well (I didn't realize my hands were shaking too much) during the first visit.
I vividly remember visiting it as a child and the graphic nature of the exhibits gave me endless nightmares but precisely because of this, it further ingrain the notion in me not to do bad deeds.
I guess that is the purpose of this exhibit; to remind us to be a better person and not to commit crimes. I recommended all parents to bring their kids (especially naughty ones) here at least once so they will learn to behave themselves.
Be forewarned that the photos you are about to see are pretty gruesome and morbid therefore you are advised to exercise caution if you want to proceed reading further.
The focus in today's post is also the main highlight of the park which is the Ten Courts Of Hell.
I actually made a second trip back to hell as the photos did not turn out well (I didn't realize my hands were shaking too much) during the first visit.
I vividly remember visiting it as a child and the graphic nature of the exhibits gave me endless nightmares but precisely because of this, it further ingrain the notion in me not to do bad deeds.
I guess that is the purpose of this exhibit; to remind us to be a better person and not to commit crimes. I recommended all parents to bring their kids (especially naughty ones) here at least once so they will learn to behave themselves.
Be forewarned that the photos you are about to see are pretty gruesome and morbid therefore you are advised to exercise caution if you want to proceed reading further.
*Reader's Discretion Is Advised*
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Haw Par Villa - Singapore's Very First Theme Park Of The Bizzare Kind
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Did you know that long before USS (Universal Studios Singapore) arrive upon our shores, we already had Haw Par Villa (previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens). This 77-years old Chinese mythological park was built in 1937, making it Singapore's very first, and oldest themed park to date.
Built by Aw Boon Haw for his brother Boon Par, this pair of Burmese brothers arrived in Singapore during the 1920s with their father's secret recipe to the Tiger Balm ointment. Yes, the people who built Haw Par Villa are the very same people behind Tiger Balm.
Tiger Balm not only make a name for itself in the region but internationally as well.
The park did not started off as the park we see today. Aw Boon Haw had bought the land and built a villa for his younger brother to thank him for helping with the business.
But, the war came and the brothers fled back to Burma where Boon Par passed away. After the war, Boon Haw returned to Singapore and had the villa demolished. In its place stood sculptures depicting traditional Chinese folk tales and mythology. The finished park was then opened free to the public who came in huge numbers.
Tiger Balm not only make a name for itself in the region but internationally as well.
The park did not started off as the park we see today. Aw Boon Haw had bought the land and built a villa for his younger brother to thank him for helping with the business.
But, the war came and the brothers fled back to Burma where Boon Par passed away. After the war, Boon Haw returned to Singapore and had the villa demolished. In its place stood sculptures depicting traditional Chinese folk tales and mythology. The finished park was then opened free to the public who came in huge numbers.
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Life Liberation @ Ulu Tiram, Johor Bahru
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A week after returning from my Malacca trip, my folks and I were once again heading to Johor Bahru with Dad's friend (yes, that same uncle we went to Malacca with).
We are going there to take part in this "Life Liberation" (fangsheng/放生) event where we will be releasing animals into the wild. It is my first time attending such an event and as a Buddhist, while I applaud the cause, I am at the same time thrown into a dilemma.
I believe the purpose of liberation is to rescue animals from a live and death situation (eg, live animals saved from being slaughtered for food) but, what if the animals (eg. birds/fish) are intentionally captured/trapped from the wild for the sole purpose of selling to us to free them, then what is the point?
UPDATE: This is exactly what I meant but unable to summarize in a few words!
I believe the purpose of liberation is to rescue animals from a live and death situation (eg, live animals saved from being slaughtered for food) but, what if the animals (eg. birds/fish) are intentionally captured/trapped from the wild for the sole purpose of selling to us to free them, then what is the point?
UPDATE: This is exactly what I meant but unable to summarize in a few words!
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2D1N Malacca Trip - Hang Tuah Well, Jonker Walk, Chicken Rice Balls, Christ Church, Klebang Coconut Shake, Peranakan Dinner & No Toilet Bowls!
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I went for a two days and one night weekend getaway to Malacca (马六甲) with Dad and his friends two weekends ago. To be precise, it was his friend and this friend's other friends.
We woke up super early that morning to meet up with his friend (and this friend's other friends) then, we board a chartered coach heading for the customs.
Malacca (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is a few hours drive away from Singapore and thankfully, I managed to catch some much deprived sleep. Along the way, we stopped for breakfast at Gelang Patah before continuing our journey towards our first destination - the Hang Tuah well.
We woke up super early that morning to meet up with his friend (and this friend's other friends) then, we board a chartered coach heading for the customs.
Malacca (a UNESCO World Heritage site) is a few hours drive away from Singapore and thankfully, I managed to catch some much deprived sleep. Along the way, we stopped for breakfast at Gelang Patah before continuing our journey towards our first destination - the Hang Tuah well.
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添发云吞面 Tian Fa Wanton Mee @ Keat Hong Shopping Centre
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I was at Keat Hong Shopping Centre (actually it is more of a wet market) because I heard that there is a nice Wanton Mee on the second floor. There are two coffee shops on the second level and the Wanton Mee which I am looking for is located at the coffee shop called 85° Cafe.
The Wanton Mee stall only have a Chinese name called 添发卤面云吞面. As its name implies, the stall sells Lor Mee and Wanton Mee.
I had the Wanton Mee.
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Tokyu Hands 東急ハンズ Arrived In West Gate Singapore!
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Tokyu Hands (東急ハンズ) has recently opened a new store in Singapore - its first outlet in Southeast Asia - earlier this month.
This Japanese lifestyle store sells such a wide variety of merchandise that you can call it a part hardware, part hobby, part kitchen, part gift and stationery store all in one.
Seeing some excitement from friends about its arrival, I decided to check it out to see what was the commotion all about.
This Japanese lifestyle store sells such a wide variety of merchandise that you can call it a part hardware, part hobby, part kitchen, part gift and stationery store all in one.
Seeing some excitement from friends about its arrival, I decided to check it out to see what was the commotion all about.
From what I found out, Tokyu Hands is a multi-level shopping paradise in Japan but the store here is located in a 7,500 sq ft store on the first floor of West Gate Mall in Jurong East.
Actually, it reminded me of Daiso but a more upmarket one (read: EXPENSIVE).
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Wei Ji Noodle House - Wanton Mee @ Chinatown Complex
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Update: Wei Ji Noodle House has permanently closed.
Sick of having the usual at Chinatown Complex market & Food Centre, I walked around the food centre, hoping to uncover something new for lunch when I stumbled upon Wei Ji Noodle House.
Hidden at a inconspicuous part of the complex, business is sluggish - or at least that's what it appears to be - when I was there just before noon. This is a striking contrast to the other stalls just round the corner.
Nevertheless, I decided to give it a try and ordered myself a plate of wanton mee.
The person taking my order is quite aloof who made no effort to take my order even though I was standing there in front of the stall for a good whole minute.
I had to take the initiative to call out to him what I wanted. Even then, there was no communication between us during the entire transaction as I am the only one doing all the talking.
I wonder is that part of the reason for the lack of business?
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鯛パフェ Tai-Parfait @ Bugis Junction
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Update: Tai Farfait has permanently closed.
While walking around, I learned that some of the new F&B tenants are Boost Juice, Yellow Submarine, Bear Bites, Tai-Parfait, etc.
Among those, what caught my attention was Tai-Parfait, a Japanese-concept store selling fusion dessert which combines Taiyaki with Parfait.
That is why, I am back a few days ago, to try the Taiyaki which is a traditional fish-shaped pancake from Japan filled with a sweet filling (usually Azuki) on the inside.
At Tai-Parfait, the Taiyaki filling options are Azuki, Matcha, Custard Cream and Chocolate. The Taiyaki is shaped like a fish with a gaping mouth where your preferred Parfait ingredients goes in.
You can buy the Taiyaki as it is without the Parfait portion (SGD2.20/pc) which includes ingredients like fruits, matcha and soft-serve ice cream.
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Tiong Shian Porridge Centre - Mixed Pork Porridge And Raw Fish Salad @ 265 North Bridge Road
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It has been ages since I last had a bowl of porridge at Tiong Shian. I remember when I was younger, my family would have our dinner here whenever we visit Chinatown. Perhaps that is how I grew to love porridge, especially the Cantonese-styled ones.
As the coffee shop is located just by the main road, customers had to endure the carbon output from passing vehicles. Not only that, they also had to put up with the unbearable heat during the day. And of course, not forgetting the emotionless and sometimes rude waiting staff.
Despite all that, it has not deterred customers from returning for their
porridge fix. This place is always fully packed that it would be quite a
daunting task trying to get a table.
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spicy minced chicken beancurd
豆先生
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Mini Beanies And Soya Porridge @ Mr Bean Jurong Point
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When I saw the above poster on Mr Bean's facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MrBeanSingapore/photos/a.204749536337346.69311.194064697405830/520886044723692/?type=1&theater), I was smitten-ed by the cute Mini Beanies donning different funny hats.
I have always like Mr Bean's mascot so I thought I gotta give it a try!
And there I was, a few days later, standing in front of Mr Bean at Jurong Point, ordering my Mini Beanies.
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Tanglin Halt Western Food @ Clementi Central
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Update: Tanglin Halt Western Food has permanently closed.
*This review is from a combination of two different visits.
Tanglin Halt Western Food is run by Mr Ng and his wife
for the last 38 years.
Located just next to the popular Chai Ho Satay, this western food stall also happens to be one of the stalls with a perpetual queue at Clementi Central.
I mean, where else can you find Fish & Chips, Pork Chop, Chicken Chop for $4.50 and Beef Steak for $5.50?
Health freaks who avoid western food would be happy to know that since joining the Healthier Hawker Program in July last year, the stall owner has switched to healthier alternatives like oil with unsaturated fat and salt containing lesser sodium than regular salt.
Chai Ho Satay & Dried Meat has been around for a long time. As its name implies, this stall sells Satay as well as Dried Meat (Bak Kwa).
The stall has probably been there even before I moved from Clementi 25 years ago.
Chai Ho Satay is a non-halal Satay stall. They have pork Satay aside from the usual mutton and chicken.
I have long wanted to try the Satay here but I was always there at a bad timing when they were still not opened for business. It wasn't until last week when I brought Mum to see a Sinseh nearby that we were finally able to catch it in business.
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华记面食品 Wah Kee Noodle @ Amoy Street Food Centre
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Just across from Tai Seng Noodle House at Amoy Street Food Centre is Wah Kee Noodle - another stall specializing in Cantonese-styled Wanton Mee that is run by a husband and wife team.
After placing my order with the husband, the wife is heard raising her voice at him over some petty issues like having not enough bowls. I think I caught them at a bad timing as the atmosphere inside the stall is a little tense.
I had thought of cancelling my order and going over to Tai Seng instead but, I was worried that I would incur lady-boss' wrath so I awkwardly waited for my order in front of the stall while she continue berating her husband who just kept his silence throughout.
The moment my order is ready, I quickly scoot off with my noodles! That few minutes felt like forever!
By the time you read this post, the exhibition, Dinosaurs: Dawn To Extinction would have already ended it's 8-months run at the Artscience Museum. The exhibition began in January this year but unfortunately, I got hit by the procrastinating bug and before I knew it, three days is all there is left for me to visit.
Entering the hall, visitors would be greeted by a family of Herrerasaurus. I like how the museum played with the shadows of the skeletons by projecting them onto the wall behind them.
I thought I was seeing things when I saw them move.
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Ji Ji Wanton Noodle Specialist @ Hong Lim Market & Food Centre
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This review is from a combination of three visits.
One late afternoon, Dad and I came to Hong Lim Market & Food Centre for lunch and we had the soy sauce chicken noodle from Ji Ji Wanton Noodle Specialist.
It was a choice out of desperation. We had actually come for Tuck Kee Ipoh Sah Hor Fun but it was already closed by the time we were there and so were most of the other stalls.
It was a choice out of desperation. We had actually come for Tuck Kee Ipoh Sah Hor Fun but it was already closed by the time we were there and so were most of the other stalls.
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Yakader Dum Briyani @ Tekka Centre
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Dum Briyani SGD4.50 with an added hard-boil egg for SGD0.50
My first trip to Tekka Centre recently taught me otherwise, as I soon found out that there is another kind called the Dum Briyani where the meat and rice (placed in alternating layers in a pot) are cooked together where the rice stews in the meat juices, absorbing the delicate flavors of the spices and herbs as opposed to Nasi Briyani where the rice and meat were cooked separately.
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Tuck Kee Ipoh Sah Hor Fun 德记怡保沙河粉 @ Hong Lim Market & Food Centre
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Hong Lim Market & Food Centre
One of the most exasperating thing to happen while queuing for hawker food has got to be when you thought you are next in line, the person in front actually ordered more than 10 packets to go!
What a bummer...
What a bummer...
That's what happened to me when I was queuing for a plate of Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre.
Tuck Kee does not use the regular wide hor fun used by our local tze char stalls here. Ipoh's sah hor fun is a flat, rice noodle that is long and narrow bearing some resemblance to our kway teow.
The sah hor fun is drenched with a thickened brown sauce full of crustacean umami with chye sim and fried shallots on the side.
The sah hor fun is drenched with a thickened brown sauce full of crustacean umami with chye sim and fried shallots on the side.
The only headache you have, is to choose what ingredients you want to go with your sah hor fun. The choices are Chicken with Prawns ($4), Medium Prawns ($4.50), Pacific Clam with Prawns ($4.50), Abalone Mushroom with Prawns ($4) and of course their signature and most popular item, Crayfish with Prawns ($6).
No brownie points for guessing what I ordered.
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吊桥头大华猪肉粿条面 Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle @ Crawford Lane
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I have long heard about this famous "Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle" which have been hailed as the best Bak Chor Mee (Minced Meat Noodle) in Singapore by its fans.
That claim sure arouse my interest but I only got to try it last week when I went to collect my new passport from the ICA (Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore) beside Lavender MRT.
The stall in question is located at Blk 466 Crawford Lane, which is right behind the ICA building.
Even though I was there at 11am, a queue of 6 people had already formed in front of the stall. The queue is very slow moving; by the time it reached my turn, twenty minutes have passed.
Of course, I know twenty minutes is not a very long time to wait considering that the queue can sometimes stretch beyond the perimeter of the coffee shop during peak hours (which literally translates to at least 60 minutes of wait)!
I really take my hat off to these people who bothered to queue so long just to have a bowl of noodles.
That claim sure arouse my interest but I only got to try it last week when I went to collect my new passport from the ICA (Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore) beside Lavender MRT.
The stall in question is located at Blk 466 Crawford Lane, which is right behind the ICA building.
Even though I was there at 11am, a queue of 6 people had already formed in front of the stall. The queue is very slow moving; by the time it reached my turn, twenty minutes have passed.
Of course, I know twenty minutes is not a very long time to wait considering that the queue can sometimes stretch beyond the perimeter of the coffee shop during peak hours (which literally translates to at least 60 minutes of wait)!
I really take my hat off to these people who bothered to queue so long just to have a bowl of noodles.
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The League Against Evil: A DC Super Heroes Exhibition: Somewhere To Bring Your Kids This June Holidays!
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Nope, this is not the headquarters of the Justice League of America but the Singapore Philatelic Museum.
Your favorite super heroes from DC Comics - Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman - is now on exhibition at the Museum.
Come explore the origins and history of the Justice League through stamps, comic artworks, and collectibles of figurines and models.
This exhibition is held in conjunction with Warner Brothers' celebration of the 75th anniversary of Batman. It is also the first and only DC Comics Super Heroes exhibition in Asia to commemorate this milestone.
At Cologne Wallrafplatz, Germany, a lone trumpeter plays the opening credits from the Star Wars movie in the middle of a busy street.
He was joined by the other brass players from the WDR Radio Orchestra who had hidden themselves on the second floor of the surrounding buildings. The strings section then appeared on the streets and take up position at the cafe.
Surprised pedestrians stop in their tracks and whipped out their mobile phones to film the entire act.
At the end of the performance, the musicians disperse and goes their separate ways.
He was joined by the other brass players from the WDR Radio Orchestra who had hidden themselves on the second floor of the surrounding buildings. The strings section then appeared on the streets and take up position at the cafe.
Surprised pedestrians stop in their tracks and whipped out their mobile phones to film the entire act.
At the end of the performance, the musicians disperse and goes their separate ways.
Amoy Street Food Centre is a great place to grab lunch if you work nearby in the CBD area. It
is a two-storey food centre that has every kind of local food
imaginable.
If you do a search on what's recommended here, the Char Kway Teow is bound to turn up in the results. char koay teow
Char Kway Teow, or Fried Kway Teow is a flat rice noodle dish fried with eggs, tau geh (beansprouts), see-hum (cockles) and lup cheong (Chinese sausage).
This particular Fried Kway Teow stall at Amoy Street Food Centre serves one of the better ones around. Well, not out of this world good but good enough.
Afterall, uncle has been frying kway teow for the last 50 odd years when he first operated from a push cart at Boon Tat Street in the 1960s. If his kway teow is not good, his business could not have lasted till now.
Qianhu Fish Farm had very humble beginnings.
The Yap family started off as pig farmers before venturing into the ornamental fish business. They converted old pig pens into concrete ponds and bred Guppies for local exporters.
There is no turning back for the small family business which has since grown into the corporation it is today. In year 2000, Qianhu became a public listed company on the SGX.
I enjoy visiting the farm to escape from the bustle of city life. I also like to get my aquarium supplies here because it is not too far from where I stay but most importantly is, watching the fishes has a therapeutic effect on me.
Besides,
the aquarium shop near my place got their supplies from Qianhu too so
it makes sense for me to come here straight where I can find everything I
need all under one roof.
You can enjoy an idyllic afternoon here with your loved ones to relieve the childhood days of longkang fishing or simply pamper your feet with a fish spa.
You can also seek advise here if you are setting up an aquarium for the first time.
You can also seek advise here if you are setting up an aquarium for the first time.
Since I was at Robinsons Road the other day, I decided to have lunch at the nearby Amoy Street Food Centre.
The 'homework' I did the night before narrowed down my choices to Tai Seng Noodle House - specifically for its Wanton Mee. My reason for picking this stall is attributed by the many photographs of the Wanton Mee with its generous serving of ingredients.
I could not believe my eyes when I saw photos of the said Wanton Mee that I had to come see this for myself!
And seeing is believing.
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Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee @ 534 Macpherson Road
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Update: Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee has permanently closed.
I have never tasted dried ban mian (or pan mee, as they are known in Malaysia) before and have always been intrigued by its taste whenever I see Malaysian bloggers blogging about it.
Thus, when Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee from KL set up a branch here in Singapore two months ago, it got me excited.
Disgruntled, I decided to wait until the hype is gone before going down.
Thus, when Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee from KL set up a branch here in Singapore two months ago, it got me excited.
I had wanted to go pay them a visit then but was upset to learn that the queue is two hours long!
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Hua Feng Roasted Delights @ Tiong Bahru
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While on a chicken hunt at Tiong Bahru recently, lunching at Zhong Yu Yuan Wei (忠于原味) was included in the plan.
Having no luck with their bu jian tian (不见天) pig's armpit char siew Wanton Mee, I went in search of the other Wanton Mee stall.
I remember my lecturer telling me on Facebook that there is another Wanton Mee stall called Hua Feng Roasted Delights (华丰烧腊) at Tiong Bahru Market which happens to be right next to the popular 178 Shark Fritters Lor Mee stall.
I remember my lecturer telling me on Facebook that there is another Wanton Mee stall called Hua Feng Roasted Delights (华丰烧腊) at Tiong Bahru Market which happens to be right next to the popular 178 Shark Fritters Lor Mee stall.
My curiosity was aroused when I learn that there were Cockerels running amok at Tiong Bahru.
They are not your usual chickens per se but murals put up by artist Ernest Goh as part of the 2014 Tiong Bahru Heritage Fiesta.
I knew I had to come check them out when I first saw the photos from the Cheekiemonkies!
Without much further ado, let us go catch some chickens!
Went to Batam with the folks last Saturday. We woke up at five in the morning and the skies were still dark when we reached the Cruise Centre at Harbourfront.
I was actually not too keen to go as our last trip to Batam was just a few days short to a year.
However, with the lure of A&W, I decided to go anyway.
I guess most people would have already read about the case of the dog trainer abusing her dog at one of the obedience competition held at the EXPO.
Below is the witness' account on her Facebook.
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Hello Kitty Bubbly World Series From Mcdonald's
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Hello Kitty fans rejoice!
McDonald's is celebrating Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary and Singapore is the first country in the world to receive the exclusive Hello Kitty Bubbly World series!
Inspired by the fashion trend of polka dots, each character in the series will be decked out in colourful and fun costumes from her friends’ wardrobes!
Redmi, or Hongmi is a reference to its Chinese name 红米 meaning red rice.
If you have not already heard, Redmi have been selling like hotcakes in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and now Singapore, it's first venture outside China.
When I first learn that Redmi is a China phone, the first question I asked myself is "will it explode"?
All that caution is thrown out of the window when I'm reminded that iPhone is also made in China. Some of Redmi's components are made in FOXCONN, the same factory that assembles iPhones.
All that caution is thrown out of the window when I'm reminded that iPhone is also made in China. Some of Redmi's components are made in FOXCONN, the same factory that assembles iPhones.
To be honest, I do not know much about phones. I know nothing about MIUI or Snapdragon and I can't tell WDCMA apart from GSM.
All I knew is, this phone is a bargain at SGD169!
The film began with Auntie Mui (Nina Paw Hee-Ching/鲍起静) lying in a pool of blood and the camera pans to the injured Yau (Anthony Chan/陈友) leaning against a crumbling wall.
Nearby, the dying Chin (钱小豪) flips to his back weakly, stares into the sky and his flashback begins.
Chin - the protagonist of the movie - plays himself, a has-been movie actor moving into a very old apartment apparently to end his life.
With a rope round his neck, he listens to the voice mails left by his beloved son and reminisce about life with his wife and son during happier times.
There is no mention of what happened to his family but in his flashback, they were seen walking away from him with their eyes turning white which I interpret as they are dead?
He finally kicked away the stool he was standing on.
It was around noon when I left the Singapore River Safari. The staff stamped my hand with a chop so I could re-enter if I want to.
After thanking her, I made my way towards the Zoo entrance and again gained free entrance with my complimentary ticket. I think it is so nice of Wildlife Reserves to open up their parks for free to Singaporeans on their birthdays.
If only Resort World Sentosa would do the same... Heh heh!
I have been wanting to visit the Singapore River Safari ever since it opened its door a year ago. However, not all of the exhibits were complete hence, I decided to put off my visit till they are fully ready.
The park was finally completed last December and I feel the time for my visit has come.
While looking for information on the Wildlife Reserves website, I discovered that Singaporeans and PRs enjoy free admission to all of WRS parks during their birthdays!
What better timing to take advantage of this offer as my birthday is just approaching?
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