I am looking for a short break with some budget. Harris resort come into the picture.
Initially I keep thinking the Harris is a very traditional simple resort. I did not expect it to have so many activities. Really looking forward to my trip there with hubby and girl. It's Singapore public holiday this weekend and we will be heading there :)
I got a 3D2N package with extra bed - 2A1C cost SGD $495
Got some information directly from them. THese information are useful.
Email address: Reservation Harris Resort Batam
[mailto:res@harris-batam.com]
Sent: Monday, 25 April, 2011 2:37 PM
Awards and Recognitions:
● RCI Resort of International Distinction 2004 & 2005 ● RCI Silver Crown Resort 2007● RCI Gold Resort 2008, 2009 & 2010 ● Top 350 Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2007 ● Trade Leader's Club Award 2007 ● The Best Family Hotel in Asia 2008 ● The Most Popular Hotel in Asia 2009 ● World Luxury Hotel Awards Winner 2010 ● World Luxury Hotel Awards Nominee 2011 ● World Luxury SPA Awards Nominee 2011
Hi,
1) We are planning for a weekend stay there. I am wondering if your resort do display the live telecast for the soccer match ?
Yes we have in MNC Channel OR ESPN in the room!
2) What is the occupancy rate during 30 -2 may? SGD 183 nett per room per night inclusive buffet breakfast for 2 person on 30 April 2011,
SGD 168 nett per room per night on 01 May 2011 inclusive buffe breakfast for 1 or 2 persons
3) What is the contact details for making a massage reservation. Do they have a email? spa@harris-batam.com
4) What are the restaurant in your resort. Someone mention about a Japanese/Korean restaurant but I don’t see it in your website.
Yes , in area hotel have a korean Restaurant , it is a different Management.
5) Any major renovation ? There is no renovation anymore .
6) What are the bed type in your different category room? I actually looking for a King bed. Thanks
Please find abelow picture of all about our Resort
POOL & BUILDING (Exterior)
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/BuildingPool#
HARRIS ROOM (Funky Building)
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomHARRISROOMFunkyBuilding#
HARRIS ROOM (Trendy Building)
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomHARRISROOMTrendyBuilding#
FAMILY ROOM
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomFAMILYROOM#
CABANA ROOM
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomCABANAROOM#
JAPANESE ROOM
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomJAPANESEROOM#
JUNIOUR SUITE
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomJUNIORSUITE#
TRENDY SUITE
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomTRENDYSUITE#
EXECUTIVE SUITE
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RoomEXECUTIVEROOM#
SPA & FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/SPAFootReflexology#
GENERAL ACTIVITIES
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/ActivitiesShops#
RESTAURANT & BAR
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/RestaurantBar#
TEAM BUILDING
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/TeamBuilding#
KIDS ACTIVITIES
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam/KidsActivity#
ALL ALBUM
http://picasaweb.google.com/harrisbatam
Building Video (yutube) :
http://www.youtube.com/user/harrisbatam#p/u/0/iWwhu8YKPz4
4/19/11
What you need to know about preference shares
What you need to know about preference shares
By A Tan
In a previous article on the top 3 investments to help beat Singapore inflation some readers brought up another noteworthy way to avoid a negative real interest rate — preference shares. This article explores what preference shares are, the sort of returns you can get from them, how to invest in them and what you should be aware of before investing.
What are preference shares?
Preference shares are a special type of equity security that has properties of both shares and fixed income securities. Issued by companies, preferred shares provide a return in the form of fixed periodic payments. Unlike regular shares, however, you usually do not get voting rights. Instead, you are promised, but not guaranteed a dividend for your preference shares.
The difference with bonds is that the interest payment on a bond must be paid (unless the company goes into default) to the bondholder. For preference shares, the company can choose to withhold the dividend as long as they do not pay ordinary shareholders a dividend. Thus preference shares have priority over ordinary shares in terms of dividend payment and liquidation, but are junior to bonds.
What are the benefits of investing in preference shares?
An investor in preference shares can earn a return on the investment from the interest payment, and also has the potential for capital appreciation upon sale of the shares in the market, although this tends to be limited relative to ordinary shares.
Preference shares provide you with a predictable income stream, where you know how much interest you can expect to receive and how often you will receive it. However, note that the dividend on preference shares is not guaranteed.
Preference shares also have the advantage of transparency. Unlike bonds that are traded over the counter, investors can easily access real-time price and volume information via the SGX website or on their brokers' trading platforms.
What sort of returns can you get from preference shares?
The dividend of a preference share is usually fixed at the time of issue, and your yield will depend on the price you bought it at. For example, if you bought a 5 percent per annum dividend yield preference share at the par value of $100 per share, then your yield is 5 percent. If you bought it at $110 per share instead, then your yield is $5/$110 or 4.55 percent.
In terms of capital gains or losses, the price of a preference share is mainly affected by interest rates and credit risk. If the credit rating of a preference share issuer drops, the price of the share should drop. Like bonds, the price of preference shares has an inverse relationship with interest rates. If interest rates fall, the price of a preference share should go up.
How do you invest in preference shares?
Preference shares are traded on the Singapore Exchange. The process of buying and selling a preference share is similar to that of a buying an ordinary share. Your trade can be executed through a broker or online platform during trading hours, and can be bought and sold using stop-loss orders, limit orders and margin purchases, just like shares.
What are the risks of investing in preference shares?
You are exposed to market risk and preference shares can vary in price, depending on the forces of supply and demand and interest rate changes. You are also exposed to credit risk — the risk that the issuer may not have the cash to meet its dividend payments.
Preference shares tend to be less liquid than ordinary shares, so you may not be able to buy or sell your shares in the quantity or at the price that you want to do so.
Also, your preference shares may be redeemed by the issuer. The issuer often has the right but not the obligation to redeem these shares after a certain period of time, but shareholders have no right to call for their redemption.
Which companies are issuing preference shares?
Current preference shares issuers include DBS Group, OCBC Corporation, UOB, City Developments Limited and United Engineers. The full list of preference shares is available at the SGX website.
Also on April 13 2011, Singapore water treatment firm Hyflux announced that it would sell up to S$200 million of Class A preference shares at a dividend rate of 6 percent per annum.
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By A Tan
In a previous article on the top 3 investments to help beat Singapore inflation some readers brought up another noteworthy way to avoid a negative real interest rate — preference shares. This article explores what preference shares are, the sort of returns you can get from them, how to invest in them and what you should be aware of before investing.
What are preference shares?
Preference shares are a special type of equity security that has properties of both shares and fixed income securities. Issued by companies, preferred shares provide a return in the form of fixed periodic payments. Unlike regular shares, however, you usually do not get voting rights. Instead, you are promised, but not guaranteed a dividend for your preference shares.
The difference with bonds is that the interest payment on a bond must be paid (unless the company goes into default) to the bondholder. For preference shares, the company can choose to withhold the dividend as long as they do not pay ordinary shareholders a dividend. Thus preference shares have priority over ordinary shares in terms of dividend payment and liquidation, but are junior to bonds.
What are the benefits of investing in preference shares?
An investor in preference shares can earn a return on the investment from the interest payment, and also has the potential for capital appreciation upon sale of the shares in the market, although this tends to be limited relative to ordinary shares.
Preference shares provide you with a predictable income stream, where you know how much interest you can expect to receive and how often you will receive it. However, note that the dividend on preference shares is not guaranteed.
Preference shares also have the advantage of transparency. Unlike bonds that are traded over the counter, investors can easily access real-time price and volume information via the SGX website or on their brokers' trading platforms.
What sort of returns can you get from preference shares?
The dividend of a preference share is usually fixed at the time of issue, and your yield will depend on the price you bought it at. For example, if you bought a 5 percent per annum dividend yield preference share at the par value of $100 per share, then your yield is 5 percent. If you bought it at $110 per share instead, then your yield is $5/$110 or 4.55 percent.
In terms of capital gains or losses, the price of a preference share is mainly affected by interest rates and credit risk. If the credit rating of a preference share issuer drops, the price of the share should drop. Like bonds, the price of preference shares has an inverse relationship with interest rates. If interest rates fall, the price of a preference share should go up.
How do you invest in preference shares?
Preference shares are traded on the Singapore Exchange. The process of buying and selling a preference share is similar to that of a buying an ordinary share. Your trade can be executed through a broker or online platform during trading hours, and can be bought and sold using stop-loss orders, limit orders and margin purchases, just like shares.
What are the risks of investing in preference shares?
You are exposed to market risk and preference shares can vary in price, depending on the forces of supply and demand and interest rate changes. You are also exposed to credit risk — the risk that the issuer may not have the cash to meet its dividend payments.
Preference shares tend to be less liquid than ordinary shares, so you may not be able to buy or sell your shares in the quantity or at the price that you want to do so.
Also, your preference shares may be redeemed by the issuer. The issuer often has the right but not the obligation to redeem these shares after a certain period of time, but shareholders have no right to call for their redemption.
Which companies are issuing preference shares?
Current preference shares issuers include DBS Group, OCBC Corporation, UOB, City Developments Limited and United Engineers. The full list of preference shares is available at the SGX website.
Also on April 13 2011, Singapore water treatment firm Hyflux announced that it would sell up to S$200 million of Class A preference shares at a dividend rate of 6 percent per annum.
www.MoneyMatters.sg is your guide on how to make more money, save smarter, invest intelligently and enjoy your money like a pro.
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Hyflux will be selling S$200 million in class A preference shares at S$100 each
Is it easier to get rich investing in stocks or properties? (at Propwise.sg)
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4/18/11
Is it legal to jailbreak an iPhone in S’pore?
..Is it legal to jailbreak an iPhone in S’pore?
By Xavier Lur | Fit to Post Technology – Sun, Apr 17, 2011 2:41 PM SGT
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Jailbreaking a phone is not an uncommon practice. (Reuters photo)
In July last year, the United States' federal regulators declared it was lawful to "jailbreak" an iPhone despite strong opposition from Apple as it would affect the company's lucrative App Store business. Ever since, many iPhone users here have been inquiring whether it is legal to jailbreak their iOS devices, too.
Yahoo! Singapore spoke to five media lawyers and they all confirmed that iPhone jailbreaking is legal, but it comes with a catch. It is legal to hack your iOS to gain access to additional features or install unverified third-party applications that are not available in the App Store if it does not violate any copyright laws. It applies to all mobile operating systems, including Google Android and Windows Mobile.
Installation of customised themes or add-ons from external sources, be it complimentary or premium, is perfectly fine. However if one downloads, for example, the FIFA 11 app, which comes with a price tag of US$2.99 on the App Store, for free, he or she could be subjected to a fine of SG$20,000 under copyright laws.
"Many iPhone users here have instilled the wrong impression. While iPhone jailbreaking might be legal, the copyright laws still apply provided that the software is infringing (on the copyrights), and this includes some of the premium apps that are sold on the App Store," said James Wong, a 45-year-old lawyer who specialises in copyright lawsuits.
"The wisest choice is to not jailbreak your phone," he added.
A 16-year-old Secondary 4 student, who has jailbroken his iPhone 4 and declined to be named, said that he will continue to download apps that may infringe on copyright laws even though he may face lawsuits. "It's just like downloading songs illegally from the Internet and torrenting games or movies. My friends are all doing it and I don't see any reason why I should obey the copyright laws," he proclaimed.
The top three reasons why consumers jailbreak their smartphone devices are to install third-party applications banned by the App Store, tweak the user interface, and illegally download premium apps from the App Store because they are not willing to fork out additional money for paid apps on top of the price they paid for the phone itself.
When contacted, Apple spokesman warned that "iPhone jailbreaking can cause the device to become unstable and not work reliably", and made it clear that jailbreaking the phone will void the warranty.
However, due to the fact that jailbreaking only tinkers with the software, all effects are reversible. Users can revert their phone to its factory settings at any time via iTunes.
The writer is a 17-year-old technology blogger who loves social media and gadgets. He is also Singapore's No. 1 Twitter user with 192,000 followers.
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Jailbreaking a phone is not an uncommon practice. (Reuters photo)
In July last year, the United States' federal regulators declared it was lawful to "jailbreak" an iPhone despite strong opposition from Apple as it would affect the company's lucrative App Store business. Ever since, many iPhone users here have been inquiring whether it is legal to jailbreak their iOS devices, too.
Yahoo! Singapore spoke to five media lawyers and they all confirmed that iPhone jailbreaking is legal, but it comes with a catch. It is legal to hack your iOS to gain access to additional features or install unverified third-party applications that are not available in the App Store if it does not violate any copyright laws. It applies to all mobile operating systems, including Google Android and Windows Mobile.
Installation of customised themes or add-ons from external sources, be it complimentary or premium, is perfectly fine. However if one downloads, for example, the FIFA 11 app, which comes with a price tag of US$2.99 on the App Store, for free, he or she could be subjected to a fine of SG$20,000 under copyright laws.
"Many iPhone users here have instilled the wrong impression. While iPhone jailbreaking might be legal, the copyright laws still apply provided that the software is infringing (on the copyrights), and this includes some of the premium apps that are sold on the App Store," said James Wong, a 45-year-old lawyer who specialises in copyright lawsuits.
"The wisest choice is to not jailbreak your phone," he added.
A 16-year-old Secondary 4 student, who has jailbroken his iPhone 4 and declined to be named, said that he will continue to download apps that may infringe on copyright laws even though he may face lawsuits. "It's just like downloading songs illegally from the Internet and torrenting games or movies. My friends are all doing it and I don't see any reason why I should obey the copyright laws," he proclaimed.
The top three reasons why consumers jailbreak their smartphone devices are to install third-party applications banned by the App Store, tweak the user interface, and illegally download premium apps from the App Store because they are not willing to fork out additional money for paid apps on top of the price they paid for the phone itself.
When contacted, Apple spokesman warned that "iPhone jailbreaking can cause the device to become unstable and not work reliably", and made it clear that jailbreaking the phone will void the warranty.
However, due to the fact that jailbreaking only tinkers with the software, all effects are reversible. Users can revert their phone to its factory settings at any time via iTunes.
The writer is a 17-year-old technology blogger who loves social media and gadgets. He is also Singapore's No. 1 Twitter user with 192,000 followers.
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4/14/11
Planning to somewhere ......
Kuching
recommendation stay from my local friend
1) http://damaibeachresortkuching.com/damai-beach-resort-kuching
Air tickets-
Tiger air - good price
Air asia
Malaysia airline
2) http://www.airasia.com/sg/en/home.html
http://www.tigerairways.com/sg/en/
tiger airways also have flight direct from sin - m'sia
but within internal malaysia flight only air asia have
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Kuching
recommendation stay from my local friend
1) http://damaibeachresortkuching.com/damai-beach-resort-kuching
Air tickets-
Tiger air - good price
Air asia
Malaysia airline
2) http://www.airasia.com/sg/en/home.html
http://www.tigerairways.com/sg/en/
tiger airways also have flight direct from sin - m'sia
but within internal malaysia flight only air asia have
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4/11/11
Singapore's hawker food spots
Singapore's hawker food spots . Fri Apr 8 2:35am Shareretweet EmailPrint.By Sally Q Call them hawker centers, call them food courts: Singapore's culinary circuses put the awe in gourmet. The surroundings may have changed but the food remains yummy. Singapore's hawker centers were once wet, dirty and dim shelters crammed with all forms of street food. As the country took on a more modern face, its food spots followed suit, with many of the island's hawker centers upgrading or moving indoors in the 1990s to air-conditioned food courts. While foodies bemoaned the loss of authenticity, diners with delicate constitutions and wary of reusable cutlery cheered. Years on, hawker centers -- or food courts -- are a vital part of life and the undisputed source of Singapore's best food. As the Little Red Dot adds celebrity chef eateries to its dining scene, these five swish, new food courts -- or hawker centers -- are making sure people remember that Singapore's street food is here to stay. Singapore Food Trail Remember this old favourite? Now you can get your mouth around an ice ball again at Singapore Food Trail.In the 1960s hawkers were simply cooks with wooden pushcarts who perched at the roadside or in front of shophouses. They set up tables beside their carts, used a Milo tin for a till and served soft drinks in bottles; and kacang puteh (local snack of mixed nuts) was packed right on the spot, in a paper cone assembled by the kacang puteh man. All these can still be found, at the Singapore Food Trail -- a 12-stall, five-kiosk, three-cart, 800-seat, 1960s-themed hawker conglomeration. Harking back to pre- and early independence days are stalls from all over: satay bee hoon from Old Airport Road, nasi lemak from Selera's at Adam Road, Hainanese chicken rice from Ah Huat at Bugis Street and the revered High Street Tai Wah pork noodles. The setting is no less kitsch than its counterparts on this list (we're looking at you, Food Republic Beer Garden) and true to their theme toilets are not on the premises -- you have to head next door to the Singapore Flyer. Fortunately there are three washbasins, so you can keep those hands clean and stomach bug free. Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Bring back the 1960s, arguably Singapore's most exciting era. Level 1, Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue. Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. . Food Republic - Beer Garden Even if the live entertainment sucks at Food Republic - Beer Garden, you won't lose your appetite when you can get a whiff of freshly cooked oyster omelette.The junior member of the Breadtalk-owned franchise is a beer garden in St. James Power Station's car park. What it lacks in size (a shoebox compared to the other four locations), it makes up with fanfare. Within this cozy area is a decent attempt at re-enacting the charm of yesteryear: bird cages strung in between lamp posts, antique bicycles, old-fashioned pushcarts with tarpaulin tops, kiosks and truck stalls. Of the 19 operators, the beef tripe satay from former Lau Pa Sat stall Satay Power and ngoh hiang (five-spice meat roll) from Zhong Zhong Fine Spices are definite crowd-pleasers. But the biggest draw has to be the Street Bar -- it has a full selection of local and international beer, spirits, wines and even the Singapore Sling. Sway -- or not -- to the live performances by artists from the St. James troupe. You can't deny this gives the Singapore Food Trail a run for its money. USP: Call it nostalgia eatertainment, the spot makes a good attempt to revive the old days of food streets, giving it a lift with the live entertainment element. St. James Power Startion, 3 Sentosa Gateway. Open daily 6 p.m. till late. . Food Republic - VivoCity The breakfast of many locals...yesterday, today and tomorrow. Slurp down a bowl of beancurd at Food Republic - VivoCity.Another Food Republic brainchild, VivoCity takes us back to the first half of the 20th century with its décor: aged wooden beams and roof shingles shelter suspended bicycles and bird cages. Nestled within the 900-seat atrium is the structure of a Hakka house, and a Chinese sedan chair, wooden carriage and horse trough. Even the baby chairs are old-style. Don't expect the food to date back to those times: perhaps only the Lau Di Fang Scissors-cut Curry Rice (originally at Jalan Besar in the 1920s) and the Lau Dai Hua Minced Pork Noodles (Hill Street Food Centre from 1932 to 1986) can claim to have experienced the era this food court was modeled on. Other stalls to look out for: Sergeant Chicken Rice, started up by one of the original Mandarin Hotel Chatterbox chefs, Kiang Joon Toh; and Thye Hong Fried Hokkien Mee Fried Noodle, formerly found at Newton Circus. USP: The retro décor and the dim sum carts propelled around the food court ... fantastic news for lazy foodies Level 3 VivoCity, 1 Harborfront Walk. Open Monday-Thursday and Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and eve of public holidays 10 a.m.-11 p.m. . My view: This is one of the favourite spot that me and my family like to visit.
THe prata over there is good, I do like the indonesian restaurant and the "meat" noodle..
Price slightly higher than normal foodcourt but food quality is good.
Food Opera It will cost you a bit more for your plage of nasi padant at Food Opera but it will be worth it.The third, and last, of the Food Republic branches to be included in this line-up adheres to an opera house theme -- a structure that, in this case, is a contemporary refuge for specialty local dishes. The famous Scotts Beef Noodles found a home in this modern art-museum-like space, as did local tze char mavens Fatty Weng Restaurant and Ah Wok Restaurant, fan-loved Yong Heng Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles and highly regarded Hong Kong dim sum house Luk Yu Teahouse and Restaurant. Local artist Chen You Bing's two mythical animal sculptures displayed in the middle of the atrium might take some getting used to, so will the 700 clear, black and purple acrylic chairs, the ornate chandeliers and life-sized driftwood horse by British sculptor Heather Jansch. But the 25 stalls hold their own; where else on Orchard Road hosts a congregation of street food spots so established they've decided to go against the flow and branch out into food stalls, in such modern setting nonetheless? USP: Orchard Road is hardly a food mecca, so this is about as close as it gets. Basement 4, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday, Saturday and eve of public holidays 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. . My view: This is one of the nice food court spot . Cost is expensive The chicken rice over there is good & fish ball noodle is acceptable Price is much higher than normal foodcourt. Rasapura Masters The kachang puteh man: An old faourite revived at Rasapura Masters.As food courts go, this one's really hit the big time. It's not just its location in Marina Bay Sands (the classier of the two casinos) or the court's massive girth; it's also that this 24-hour "taste-city ("Rasa-pura") food court has got an ice-skating rink, theaters and celebrity chef restaurants as its neighbors. You are who you're next to, right? But has street food really gone high class? Not quite. Sure, modern Indian fine dining restaurant Song of India's only food stall is located here, but a stall by any other name is still a stall. As Song of India moves a step down to catering to the masses, stalls of local food institutions like Lau Di Fang, Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh and Sin Kee Famous Chicken Rice have stepped up. All 24 stalls have met on this middle ground, except probably where pricing is concerned -- a plate of nasi padang could set you back a whopping S$13.30. Cringe all you want; it's still way cheaper than going to the neighbors. USP: Call it the food court of the high-rollers, when all the fancy celeb chef creations have been consumed, hunker down to some real food, Singapore style. Canal Level, Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave. Open 24 hours.. Do try out the food court in Wisma4/8/11
Affordable Luxurious Lunches
DINING . Affordable Luxurious Lunches Nostalgic Dining Best German Restaurants Best Mexican Restaurants Fresh on the buffet table Todai .Previous Post Affordable Luxurious LunchesMonday April 4, 2011 08:23 pm PDT Whether you've an important deal to seal or just fancy a change from your usual grab-and-go lunch spot, the set menus at many fine dining establishments around town offer superb value for money. Here we pick some of our favorites across a range of price bands, with tips on what to expect and how much time to set aside. Your lunch hour will never be the same again. UNDER $50 OTTO Ristorante The menu: Rotating weekly, with delicately prepared re-workings of homestyle Italian classics, many from the north (their chef's from Treviso). You get a choice from three appetizers, three mains and two desserts. On our visit, there was soup, salad or beef carpaccio, as well as spaghetti with Parma ham and butter sauce, baby snapper fillet with soft polenta or pan-roasted chicken breast with fontina cheese. The damage: $38 for three courses, including coffee or tea. The verdict: Boy, does this place get busy. That's worth bearing in mind if you're in a rush, when food can take a while; it's quieter around noon, though. If you're looking to impress, the combination of innovative dishes and enthusiastic service makes it a real winner. And you've got to love the building it's in. #01-02 Red Dot Traffic Building, 28 Maxwell Rd., 6227-6819. Mon-Fri noon-3:30pm. Pamplemousse Bistro + Bar The menu: Chef Adrian Ling presents a selection of modern European dishes and has the others beat in terms of sheer variety. We were able to pick from six different starters, eight mains and three desserts (that's a whopping 17 dishes in total). For appetizers, we went with citrus-marinated salmon and miso aioli, as well as foie gras terrine sachertorte with roselle espuma and apricot jam ($10 supplement), both of which were lovely. Settling on our mains proved to be a tricky business, but we finally decided on the signature uni tagliolini with a rich crustacean cream sauce and pork gratons and onglet steak with caramelized onions, pomme puree and truffle-infused Madeira sauce ($5 supplement). For a delightful finale, osmanthus-scented crème brûlée with lychee sorbet and baked black rice pudding with H jicha ice cream made us happy campers. The damage: A mere $32 for three courses-talk about a steal. The verdict: This is an ideal spot for both lunch and dinner, whether you're with business associates or catching up with friends (although we noticed more than a few tai tais in attendance). We're big fans of the discreet, decidedly un-snooty service and real value-for-money sets. Dempsey's not convenient for everyone, though. #01-04, 7 Dempsey Rd., 6475-0080. Tue-Fri noon-3pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm. Restaurant Ember The menu: A range of 11 appetizers (three of which are foie gras, $6 supplement), seven mains and 10 delectable desserts. We can't help but be impressed that their dessert selection is almost as varied as that of their starters. Don't miss chef Sebastian Ng's drool-worthy homemade crispy tofu with foie gras-mirin sauce and pan-seared Chilean seabass with smoked bacon ragout and truffle yuzu butter. We also adore 12-hour-cooked pork belly with savoy cabbage, apple puree and spiced Calvados sauce. End on a sweet note with the caramelized pear tart and baileys ice cream or coconut panna cotta with gula melaka and water chestnuts. The damage: $39.50 for three courses, including coffee or tea. The verdict: It gets really busy here during lunchtime, with an endless parade of OLs and execs who work in the area. So if you're after a quiet meal, this isn't the place for you. But if you care more about good quality fare, are a dessert fiend and don't mind the bustling surrounds, we can't think of a better spot. G/F Hotel 1929, 50 Keong Saik Rd., 6347-1928. Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm. UNDER $50-80 FiftyThree The menu: Thanks to chef and owner Michael Han, the dishes on offer are well-executed and beautifully presented, with three options for each course. Our entrée of sashimi-style scallops with Earl Grey and lavender granita, balls of compressed watermelon, crisp chicken feet and passion fruit coulis was simply stunning, as were the mains of crisp pork belly with red cabbage puree and braised Wagyu cheek with Asian pear ($10 supplement). Desserts don't disappoint either. Give the five-spiced fried pineapple with brie ice cream a go ($5 supplement) or the Amedei Chuao chocolate ice cream with cassis leather and fresh berries ($10 supplement). The damage: $53 for three divine courses. The verdict: We'd gladly lunch here everyday, if we could. The space is understated and elegant (which makes it ideal for a business lunch or an intimate meal with a special someone), the service is exemplary, but above all, the carefully-prepared posh nosh is stellar. As a real bonus, the portions here are generous. We suggest setting aside at least a good hour and a half to get the most out of this experience. 53 Armenian St., 6334-5535. Mon-Fri noon-2pm. Les Amis The menu: With eight starters, five mains and six desserts to choose from, they've certainly got their bases covered. We highly recommend chef Armin Leitgeb's signature lightly-smoked eel "tiède," with crispy pork croûton, shaved horseradish and Dijon mustard emulsion and homemade ramp leaf pasta with poached Maine lobster and chanterelles ($12 supplement). Other winning items include Hungarian goose foie gras "parfait" with Gewürztraminer jelly and black Périgord truffles ($20 supplement) and charcoal-grilled Wagyu ribeye with Périgourdine sauce ($25 supplement). End your meal with rhubarb textures and tarragon-scented ice cream or be adventurous and try the pickled Hawaiian papaya, with frozen curry, ginger and lime. The damage: It's $70 for three and $88 for four (two appetizers, a main and one dessert) courses. Both sets include coffee or tea. The verdict: We grant that lunch here doesn't come cheap, but then again, you're getting more than just fabulous food. The setting is exquisite. #02-16 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6733-2225. Mon-Sat noon-3pm. Majestic Restaurant The menu: Expect chef-owner Yong Bing Ngen's signature style of modern Chinese fare with a twist, exemplified in dishes such as a combination platter of Peking duck skin, pan-seared foie gras and crispy soft shell crab with mangoes. Other dishes include double-boiled shark's fin soup with black truffle, honey-glazed rack of lamb with XO carrot cake and stewed noodles with shredded abalone, mushrooms and truffle oil. The damage: $40/60 per person for the five-course premium and deluxe set lunch respectively (for a minimum of two people). The verdict: There's just something about Chinese food that makes it better-suited for bigger groups (we think four is the ideal number). While the food is good and service commendable, larger portions wouldn't hurt. G/F New Majestic Hotel, 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 6511-4718. Daily 11:45am-3pm. OVER $80 Andre The menu: Sticking with the philosophy of a degustation menu, their lunch is prixe fixe, with three appetizers, one main course and a dessert. There are no choices whatsoever, so come with an open mind and be prepared for whatever chef André decides to craft. On our visit, we indulged in creations such as smoked salmon served with white peach and tomato salad, Hijeki seaweed and basil flower sorbet, bruleed foie gras jello, périgord black truffle coulis with chives and slow-roasted Japanese Omi short rib beef with celery root puree and mushroom polenta Bianca. The damage: It's one of the steepest lunches, at $125 for five scrumptious courses. The verdict: For a five-course meal, it's surprisingly quick (we were in and out in just an hour and 15 minutes). The service was beyond reproach, the clientele is well-coiffed and the food superb. Our only gripe is that it's on the pricy side of things. Then again, if you're coming here, that shouldn't be an issue. 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 6534-8880. Mon-Fri noon-4pm. Iggy's The menu: It's a standard four-course deal here, as standard as it gets at Iggy's anyway. They switch things up every one or two months, depending on what's in season. We were offered a hot and cold entrée to pick from (naturally we ordered both), pea flan with mint and parmesan or a divine oyster with shiso leaf, encased in sea essence jelly, with mascarpone and pickled discs of cucumber. That was followed by a pasta course of squid ink tonnarelli with fried calamari and tomatoes or vegetarian lasagna. For mains, three offerings: Spring vegetables (for herbivores), quail with black beans and white asparagus, or charcoal-grilled Wagyu with tapenade, okra and yukon gold potato ($40 supplement). For the sweet-toothed, three different options such as yogurt panna cotta with raspberries. The damage: $85 for four courses (one starter, a pasta dish and a main, followed by dessert). Not the most expensive, but certainly not cheap either. The verdict: The crowd's a little older here (mid-40s, plus or minus 10 years) and it's a pleasant experience overall, with mostly competent wait staff (although they neglected to ask us how we'd like our beef done: For the record, medium-rare please) and good quality fare. The entire affair lasted a pleasurable 90 minutes. 3/F Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Rd., 6732-2234. Daily noon-3:30pm. Kunio Tokuoka The menu: Michelin-starred chef Kunio Tokuoka prizes freshness and simplicity above all else; you could say his philosophy is: Balance, balance and balance. Both lunch sets, the five-course and kaiseki, don't really give you options, although the former allows you to pick from assorted sushi, seafood shirashi donburi or tempura udon for mains. The latter is undoubtedly more filling, but at $450 a pop, you'd certainly hope so. Seasonal offerings include fresh scallops and ikura with homemade chirizu sauce, a tantalizing spread of the freshest sashimi and charcoal-grilled Wagyu with shaved foie pate. The damage: $120 for the five-course set lunch or $450 for the seven-course kaiseki menu. The verdict: Is it absolutely delicious? Without a doubt. But unless you're Miss/ Mr Moneybags, we're not entirely convinced the jump from $120 to $450 is worth it. Ideally, you'd charge it to your company or have your sugar momma take you. #02-139 Crockfords Tower Lobby Level, 26 Sentosa Gateway, 6686-3633. Daily noon-3pm.
Top 5 Insane Zombie Elimination Strategies
Check this game out.. once of my favourite.
THis link show how to play this game.. not easy :)
Top 5 Insane Zombie Elimination Strategies
April 5, 2011 | 11:19:48 am
Here, we share with you FIVE SICK STRATEGIES to protect your home from the moanin', groanin' zombies.
SICK STRATEGY #1: LOOK MA, NO WALLS!
URGH, plant-headed zombies! It looks like these counterfeits are out to try and fool our soldiers. Of course, everyone knows better. While is is a common trend to use Nuts as walls to block the zombies in this stage, watch as one bounty hunter does otherwise. Behold, the lethal combination of cattails and starfruits, as the duo fire relentless attacks at the zombies, leaving them with no choice but to drop dead even before they can cross the halfway mark of the lawn!
These undead creatures are also taken by surprise by potato mines and squash, which finish them off faster than you can say "Braaaaiiiinsss!!" A strategy that works beautifully and swiftly, without any walls involved!
Plants used: Sunflower, Lily pad, Cattail, Spikeweed, Potato-mine, Garlic, Starfruit, Tangle-kelp, Squash Game type: MINI-GAME, ZOMBOTANY 2
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SICK STRATEGY #2: NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF ODOUR
Psst... The successful bounty hunter behind this tactic also shows how you can make a whopping $8000 in the process. Getting rich while stinking zombies to death, why not? By the way, we wonder if the zombies know that they smell bad themselves. Hmmm....
Plants used: Lily Pad, Fume-Shroom, Pumpkin, Marigold, Magent-Shroom, Coffee Bean, Gold Magnet, Gloom-Shroom, Garlic Game type: MINI-GAME, LAST STAND
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SICK STRATEGY #3: INSTANT GRATIFICATION
Why go through the trouble of throwing bullets at zombies when you can just fry them on the spot?
Now you see a horde, and the next thing you know, they're totally gone!
Plants used: Jalapeno, Twin Sunflower, Pumpkin, Ice Shroom, Doom Shroom, Imitater Doom Shroom, Potato Mine, Squash, Cherry Bomb Game type: SURVIVAL, HARD (NIGHT)
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SICK STRATEGY #4: (NOT SO) PRETTY MELONS ALL IN A ROW
If I was a zombie and knew what was coming for me, I'd have turned back and crawled back into my grave. Because nothing could be worse than being pelted with melons - yes, column after column of melon-pults do the trick this time around. "But what happens when the Gargantuans arrive?"
Plants used: Flower Pot, Tall-nut, Magnet-shroom, Coffee Bean, Melon-pult, Potato Mine, Squash, Pumpkin, Jalapeno, Chomper Game type: MINI-GAME, COLUMN LIKE YOU SEE 'EM
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SICK STRATEGY #5: DEFEAT THE UNDEAD KING OF POP... AND HIS UNDEAD BACKUP DANCERS.
"It's close to midnight.., And something evil's lurking in the dark..."
Fight all urges to be starstruck ("It's the King of Pop!") or absolutely terrified ("Has he come back to life?!"), and use the combined powers and strategic placement of the shroom family to get rid of the dancing zombies almost as quickly as they come!
Plants used: Puff-Shroom, Fume-Shroom, Grave-Buster, Hypo-Shroom, Scaredy-Shroom, Ice-Shroom, Doom-Shroom Game type: ADVENTURE, LEVEL 2 - 1
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THis link show how to play this game.. not easy :)
Top 5 Insane Zombie Elimination Strategies
April 5, 2011 | 11:19:48 am
Here, we share with you FIVE SICK STRATEGIES to protect your home from the moanin', groanin' zombies.
SICK STRATEGY #1: LOOK MA, NO WALLS!
URGH, plant-headed zombies! It looks like these counterfeits are out to try and fool our soldiers. Of course, everyone knows better. While is is a common trend to use Nuts as walls to block the zombies in this stage, watch as one bounty hunter does otherwise. Behold, the lethal combination of cattails and starfruits, as the duo fire relentless attacks at the zombies, leaving them with no choice but to drop dead even before they can cross the halfway mark of the lawn!
These undead creatures are also taken by surprise by potato mines and squash, which finish them off faster than you can say "Braaaaiiiinsss!!" A strategy that works beautifully and swiftly, without any walls involved!
Plants used: Sunflower, Lily pad, Cattail, Spikeweed, Potato-mine, Garlic, Starfruit, Tangle-kelp, Squash Game type: MINI-GAME, ZOMBOTANY 2
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SICK STRATEGY #2: NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF ODOUR
Psst... The successful bounty hunter behind this tactic also shows how you can make a whopping $8000 in the process. Getting rich while stinking zombies to death, why not? By the way, we wonder if the zombies know that they smell bad themselves. Hmmm....
Plants used: Lily Pad, Fume-Shroom, Pumpkin, Marigold, Magent-Shroom, Coffee Bean, Gold Magnet, Gloom-Shroom, Garlic Game type: MINI-GAME, LAST STAND
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SICK STRATEGY #3: INSTANT GRATIFICATION
Why go through the trouble of throwing bullets at zombies when you can just fry them on the spot?
Now you see a horde, and the next thing you know, they're totally gone!
Plants used: Jalapeno, Twin Sunflower, Pumpkin, Ice Shroom, Doom Shroom, Imitater Doom Shroom, Potato Mine, Squash, Cherry Bomb Game type: SURVIVAL, HARD (NIGHT)
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SICK STRATEGY #4: (NOT SO) PRETTY MELONS ALL IN A ROW
If I was a zombie and knew what was coming for me, I'd have turned back and crawled back into my grave. Because nothing could be worse than being pelted with melons - yes, column after column of melon-pults do the trick this time around. "But what happens when the Gargantuans arrive?"
Plants used: Flower Pot, Tall-nut, Magnet-shroom, Coffee Bean, Melon-pult, Potato Mine, Squash, Pumpkin, Jalapeno, Chomper Game type: MINI-GAME, COLUMN LIKE YOU SEE 'EM
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SICK STRATEGY #5: DEFEAT THE UNDEAD KING OF POP... AND HIS UNDEAD BACKUP DANCERS.
"It's close to midnight.., And something evil's lurking in the dark..."
Fight all urges to be starstruck ("It's the King of Pop!") or absolutely terrified ("Has he come back to life?!"), and use the combined powers and strategic placement of the shroom family to get rid of the dancing zombies almost as quickly as they come!
Plants used: Puff-Shroom, Fume-Shroom, Grave-Buster, Hypo-Shroom, Scaredy-Shroom, Ice-Shroom, Doom-Shroom Game type: ADVENTURE, LEVEL 2 - 1
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4/4/11
How to Study ...
I believe that there are way to study for exam. I do think the key to the success is understanding , able to relate what we have learn. On how to do so... it's defintely is not easy. I am taking my Bachelor in BA... Five more papers to do.. Did badly the last time. I think i am not mentally prepared to study. So First thing I think I have to do is get myself mentally prepared to study. 2nd Planning.. on how to study. I must search for all the resouces that is readily available to me. I am sourcing for ways to study.
Study Guide - How to Study
Preparing to Study - Mentally and physically.
- Find a good place to study. For me this is finding my best direction in fengshui for Education too. With the mentality of good direction, mentally it bring me good chi on study better. Preparing to Study Find a good place to study. This means a desk with nothing on it except what you need for the task you are going to work on. Move everything out of the way. You want to concentrate on one thing: studying. Have a regular time and place for studying. Make sure you have the following: Your assignment notebook Solid flat surface for writing Good lighting Chair Books Supplies Clock Eliminate all distractions Computer (optional) Wear your glasses (if you are supposed to) Good health Your assignment notebook Write down all assignments right away. Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Know exactly what you are supposed to do. Start immediately when you sit down to study. Have everything that you need with you. Plan what you want to accomplish. Plan when you will study. Plan a consistent time and place. Break down large tasks into smaller ones. Make a list of what you want to accomplish. Keep a record of what you do accomplish. Solid flat surface you can write on Clear everything off your desk except what you are working on. Good lighting Not too bright, not too dim Chair A regular chair that is comfortable Avoid strain and fatigue. Books Have all necessary textbooks and reference books. Supplies Pencils, pens, markers, erasers, white-out, ruler, stapler and staples, paperclips, pencil sharpener, post it notes, index cards, paper, scissors, calculator, etc. Have them in a handy place - like in a shoe box. Clock This will help you to manage your time. Eliminate all distractions This would include TV, loud radio music, boom-boxes, etc. Classical music played softly may be helpful. Be aware of when you start to daydream - and stop right away. Computer (optional) If you have one, it can be helpful. If you don't, you can get along just fine without it. Wear your glasses If you are supposed to wear glasses, please do so. This will help in getting the most out of your studying. Good health Get enough sleep: Set a reasonable bedtime. Eat breakfast: Eat three good meals a day, Your body needs energy to study well. Get some exercise. Take frequent breaks from studying: This may mean every ten minutes to begin with! Print this list and refer to it often!
- How to Listen Better in class Improving Reading Skills A Strategy for Reading Textbooks Taking Notes in Class A Strategy for Taking Tests The DETER Strategy for Taking Tests To do well on a test, you must have good knowledge of the information that is being tested. But you must also have a strategy for taking the test that allows you to show what you know. The DETER strategy can help you do your best on any test. Each letter in DETER reminds you what to do. D = Directions Read the test directions very carefully. Ask your teacher to explain anything about the test directions you do not understand. Only by following the directions can you achieve a good score on the test. If you do not follow the directions, you will not be able to demonstrate what you know. E = Examine Examine the entire test to see how much you have to do. Only by knowing the entire task can you break it down into parts that become manageable for you. T = Time Once you have examined the entire test, decide how much time you will spend on each item. If there are different points for items, plan to spend the most time on the items that count for the most points. Planning your time is especially important for essay tests where you must avoid spending so much time on one item that you have little time left for other test items. E = Easiest The second E in DETER reminds you to answer the items you find easiest first. If you get stuck on a difficult item that comes up early in the test, you may not get to answer items that test things you know. R = Review If you have planned your time correctly, you will have time to review your answers and make them as complete and accurate as possible. Also make sure to review the test directions to be certain you have answered all items required. Using the DETER strategy will help you do better on tests and get better grades.
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For reservations, book online now or call us at 1800 258 2633
ADULTS AT KIDS' PRICES
Adults pay kids' prices at Club Med! Exclusively for UOB Credit Card holders and Club Med members
http://www.clubmed.com.sg/cm/home.do?PAYS=362&LANG=AE
ADULTS AT KIDS' PRICES
Exclusive to Club Med members and UOB Credit Card holders only
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Adults at Kids' Prices!
Book a 5D4N All-Inclusive holiday to Club Med Bali, Cherating Beach, Kani, Kabira Beach or Phuket and Adults pay Kids' Prices!
Book by 21 April
Travel between 1 May - 30 September
Our All-Inclusive Package includes:
- Return air tickets (optional)
- Return airport transfers (optional)
- Welcome drink
- Twin-share accommodation
- Sumptuous Buffet Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with free flow of red and white wine and beverages during Lunch and Dinner
- Open bar and snacks
- All Sports activities with expert tuition including archery and flying trapeze
- Nightly entertainment
For reservations, book online now or call us at 1800 258 2633
4/3/11
Preference Dentist as recommend
This list is compile for my preference ... I have tested some of the dentist. Some are recommend by my friends
1) Allsmiles Dental Care Reg. Name: Allsmiles Dental Care
997Tampines MRT (EW2) #01-26, 20 Tampines Central 1, (S)529538
Tel: 67853303 | Fax: 67866282
Dr OH
Review : Tested personally and he is a very funny dentist.
Recommend by my sister. I am confident with him to take care of my tooth. DId my first root canal and crowning with him.
Great guy, cost is normal ..
2) Victorial Dentist at River view mall.
Dentist only there once a day in sunday
Review : Had to emergency to visit a dentist as suspect tooth decay. Felt nerve pain.
This is a lady doctor who I have visted yesterday. Cost is expected ..
No problem with my tooth but suspect senstitive tooth. so application of flouride is recommend. No decay.
$60 for cleaning
$20 for FLouride application
$15 for consultant
1) Allsmiles Dental Care Reg. Name: Allsmiles Dental Care
997Tampines MRT (EW2) #01-26, 20 Tampines Central 1, (S)529538
Tel: 67853303 | Fax: 67866282
Dr OH
Review : Tested personally and he is a very funny dentist.
Recommend by my sister. I am confident with him to take care of my tooth. DId my first root canal and crowning with him.
Great guy, cost is normal ..
2) Victorial Dentist at River view mall.
Dentist only there once a day in sunday
Review : Had to emergency to visit a dentist as suspect tooth decay. Felt nerve pain.
This is a lady doctor who I have visted yesterday. Cost is expected ..
No problem with my tooth but suspect senstitive tooth. so application of flouride is recommend. No decay.
$60 for cleaning
$20 for FLouride application
$15 for consultant
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