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WEEKENDERFUN-TO-DOIDEAS
Check out these events over the next two weeks
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Until 27 Oct, 10pm-9pm, $14 (adult) $13 (senior citizens) $8 (child)
NEW! AN EVENING WITH FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS4 Sep, 8pm, $98, $128, $148, $168, $198Take a musical journey through all Frankie Valli and Four Seasons’ greatest hits such as "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man". Their story was also told in a Broadway hit musical, The Jersey Boys. Tickets from Sistic.The Star Theatre, The Star 1 Vista Exchange Green, Tel: 6348 5555
FREE! CATS OF THE WORLD PHOTO EXHIBITIONUntil 29 Aug, 10am-10pmFor the feline lovers, the seventh season of this annual photo exhibition features photos of cats by aspiring and professional photographers in unique settings around the world and in various moods, be it graceful, lazy, sneaky, aloof, or loving. There will also be an Instagram contest for phone camera users, and shortlisted shots will be printed and displayed during the exhibition.The Arts House, Print Gallery, 1 Old Parliament Lane, www.theartshouse.com.sg, Tel: 6332 6900
NEW! HALAL BI HALAL - HARI RAyA GATHERING 201324 Aug, 7-10pmCome for this gathering with a kebaya contest, dinner, dancing performances, and medley singing by Nilam Mutiara Group. Call 6747 2919 for details and to register. Geylang Serai CC Hall, 1 Haig Rd, www.pa.gov.sg, Tel: 6747 2919
RAINBOW MARKET31 Aug & 1 Sep, 1-7pmShop with your friends and family this summer at a flea market held in support of Singapore Association for the Deaf, to help them achieve a better quality of life. Singapore Flyer Sky Deck, 30 Raffles Avenue, www.forfleasake.com
FREE! RON WONG: HOMECOMINGUntil 16 Oct, 12pm-2pm (Tue), 5-7pm (Wed), by appointment onlyHomecoming is Ron’s third solo exhibition but first in Singapore. She draws from her experiences living in Singapore and Shanghai, and satirically distorts the figures of her subjects based on her perspective.Ernst & Young Gallery, 1 Raffles Quay, Tel: 6535 7777, www.ey.com
NEW! SELAMAT HARI RAyA CELEBRATION 201325 Aug, 7.30-10.30pm, $8Come for this annual event for both Muslim and non-Muslim residents to come together for an evening of entertaining performance and food. You can buy tickets on the day itself, receive a door gift and stand to win
lucky draw prizes. Call 6758 8258 to register.Hard court in front of Chong Pang Zone 7 RC, 310 Canberra Rd
FREE! NEW! THROUGH A PINHOLE3-22 Sep, 11am-7pm (Mon-Fri), 12-6pm (Sat); Closed on Sun & public holidaysArtist Mary-Ann Teo used an unconventional pinhole camera fashioned from a large plastic trash bin to document the hustle and bustle of the Kampong Glam
area. It is a re-looking of the historical and modern context of the area.Objectifs Gallery, 56A Arab Street, www.objectifs.com.sg
NEW! FREE! UNBREAKABLE23 Aug - 20 Sep, 10am-6pm
daily (except Mon & public holidays)At a time where stress and emotional volatility are on the rise for youth, this exhibition aims to empower young audiences
with confidence and optimism by featuring 30
local and international artists exploring the spirit of resilience
through their art. With graphic artworks, sculptures, and interactive installations, they express what it means to be 'unbreakable' in this day and age.Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, 1 McNally Street, Brother McNally Gallery, www.unbreakable.com.sg
FREE! NEW! SUNNyHILLS MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL LANTERN EXHIBITION8-22 Sep, 11am-8pm (Tue-Sat), 11am-6pm (Sun & Mon) SunnyHills, Taiwan’s
respected pineapple cake people, launches its first Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern. There will be over 200 unique lanterns crafted by multinational primary students using materials of their choice. Parents and children can also vote for their favourite lanterns, have fun solving riddles, and there are drawing and colouring stations for kids. SunnyHills Delights pop-up store is also now at the Takashimaya Atrium Mid-Autumn Fair until Sep 19, 10am to 10pm.Raffles Hotel, Level 2 Arcade, 1 Beach Road, Tel: 6337 1886 FREE! UNO CHALLENGE 20137, 8 & 15 Sep, 12-6pmCome watch the semi-finals and finals of this inaugural event which allows children between seven to 15 years old to compete and the best to represent Singapore with an all-expenses paid 4D3N trip to Tokyo against the best UNO players in Asia. City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, www.unochallenge.asia, Tel: 6595 6595
NEW! ZOUK TRANSFIX: SIED VAN RIEL WITH HONG24 Aug, 11pm until late, $25, $32 (Includes 2 drinks)Another artiste to join the prominent ‘Van’ clan, Sied van Riel describes his music as “deep, driving, warm, melody-fuelled Trance” and each track reflects his experience and state of mind. He has won awards, churned out widely-received releases and has a reputation for rocking out dance floors worldwide.Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street, www.zoukclub.com, Tel: 6738 2988
4TH FLUTE FESTIVAL SINGAPORE 201323-26 Aug, 9am-10pm, $20-$50This annual flute festival comprises master classes, workshops, a flute exhibition, competition and orchestra performance. Visit www.flute.com.sg for tickets.The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, www.theartshouse.com.sg, Tel: 6332 6900
FREE! ABSOLUT CANVAS23 Aug - 2 Sep, various timesOver the years, Absolut has collaborated with some of the most recognisable designers such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Romero Britto. Part of the Singapore Night Festival, Absolut Canvas will feature beautifully-designed bottles as well as an interactive area, and a pop-up bar serving Absolut cocktails. This event is part of the Night Festival. National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, www.nationalmuseum.sg
FREE! BEyOND THE SURFACE Until 25 Aug, 12-7pm (Tue-Sat), 12-6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidaysThis group exhibition features works by Yayoi Kusama, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian and three other artists offering stunning artworks on canvas, paper, ceramic ware, or glass.Ota Fine Arts, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-23, www.otafinearts.com/singapore, Tel: 6694 3071 FREE! NEW! FLEA PARTyEvery Sat & Sun in Aug, 1-7pmCheck out second-hand goods at the flea market opposite Jollibee over one of the weekends in August. Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd, Level 6, Tel: 6235 3294
KAMPONG GLAM NATIONAL DAy CELEBRATIONSUntil 31 Aug, various timesKampong Glam Division residents in the Moulmein-Kallang GRC can join in a National Day Observance Ceremony cum Healthy Walk (9 Aug), Kampong Glam National Day celebration dinner (10 Aug), block parties, and a Hari Raya celebration dinner, among
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A new exhibit, 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic, has opened on Aug 17 at the ArtScience Museum. This marks the Southeast Asia premiere for the exhibition, and its debut in this region coincides with the 125th anniversary of the recognition of the National Geographic Society.
The exhibition will showcase some of National Geographic’s most compelling photographs. From
Steve McCurry’s unforgettable Afghan girl to Michael Nichols’ iconic image of conservationist Jane Goodall with a
chimpanzee, to National Geographic magazine Editor-in-Chief Chris Johns’ shot of a South African lion, it includes some of the most-remembered and celebrated photographs from the magazine’s 125-year history.
Included in the exhibition is a photograph dating back to 1965 - Thomas J Abercrombie’s legendary image of Mecca’s main square in Saudi Arabia - and one which captures a new perspective on a
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See virtual reality come to life at this convention featuring anime, comic, collectibles, game, movie, and manga and toy elements in Southeast Asia. Check out the exhibitions of toys, and take pictures with cosplayers of anime or manga characters roaming the halls. You can even get autographs of pop culture stars such as Adi Granov, David Mack and Simone Legno. Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall B & C, Level 1, www.singaporetgcc.com
Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2013 31 Aug - 1 Sep, 10am-8pm, $19, $25, $50
Emerging Japanese artist Masanori Handa presents his first solo exhibition in Singapore - an immense yet intricate installation put together with trailing vines, timber, cement, canvas, foam and fabric. The title is translated into: “art of creating miniature landscape gardens”.Ota Fine Arts, 47 Malan Road, #01-23, www.otafinearts.com/singapore
Nakakiyo no entakukei6 Sep - 13 Oct, 12pm-7pm (Tue-Sat), 12pm-6pm (Sun)
Herd of Siberian Reindeer by Dean Conger
Prow of Titanic underwater by Emory Kristof
subject at least 1,500 years old - Michael Nichols’ impressive composite image of a California Redwood tree which is actually 84 different photographs pieced together.
The unique stories behind these and each of the photographs will be shared throughout 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the images from the perspective of the photographers as well as to experience the diversity of our planet through the framework of photography, and how we as humans are connected to it. ArtScience Museum, 10 Bayfront Avenue, www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum
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Book Sale & Story time!14 Sep, 10am-1pmBring your children for a fun, interactive storytelling session of Anansi and the Talking Melon by Eric A. Kimmel. Enjoy this tale about a clever spider who tricks an elephant and other animals; suitable for five-year-olds and above. Email [email protected] to register by 10 Sep. There are also book discounts.LiteracyPlus Enrichment Centre, Blk 41 Holland Drive #01-21, www.literacyplus.com.sg, Tel: 6777 2468
NeW! iS aSia oNe? toWardS aN aSiaN art HiStory14 Sep, 9.30am-5.30pmIs there such a thing as Asian art? In conjunction with a special exhibition of new acquisitions, Devotion and Desire: Cross-cultural art in Asia, this symposium provides an opportunity to examine the concept of Asian art before the 20th century.Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg, Tel: 6332 7798
WoN Fu GiG11 Sep, 7.30pm, $35Known for their surf rock and retro vibe, Won Fu's performances at music festivals has brought audiences back to their childhood memories. Their albums have also garnered many nominations and awards in Taiwan, so let your hair down at this music event featuring upbeat music. Tickets from Sistic. Switch by Timbre, 73 Bras Basah Road, #01-01/02
1 World muSic FeStival20-21 Sep, 6pm, $88, $98, $118, $150, $300, $500Jive to electrifying performances by under the night sky at Marina Barrage with Tinie Tempah, Far East Movement, Orbital, Infected Mushroom, Yuna, Iggy Azalea, Amadeus and more. Marina Barrage, 260 Marina Way
cold StoraGe SiNGapore iNterNatioNal triatHloN 201328-29 Sep, 7.30am-4.30pmOrganised by the Triathlon Association of Singapore, this edition features a new non-competitive category called the Family Relay Challenge to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage bonding through exercise.East Coast Park (Area E2), www.triathlon.sg
Free! NeW! mama’S BaZaar & Family FuN WeekeNd 2013 28 & 29 Sep, 10am-7pmCome support over 40 mum-preneurs(mothers juggling home-based businesses as they take care of their children) at this bazaar full of fun-filled activities, stage presentations, kids’ goodies, vendors-led workshops and personal sharing by famous mum-preneurs. Toa Payoh SAFRA Atrium, www.singaporemumpreneur.com
SiNGapore JeWellery & Gem Fair 12-15 Oct, 10.30am-7pm (until 6pm on 15 Oct)Organised by UBM Asia, this fair caters to the Southeast Asian market and showcases the world's finest jewellery and gems in 11 whopping pavilions. Highlights of the fair include a Victorian diamond tiara from 1850, the largest gemstone, and other unique pieces. Marina Bay Sands, Convention Halls A, B & C, www.marinabaysands.com
NeW! tHe Heart trutH SympoSium21 Sep, 1.30–4.30pm, $8 (Early bird), $10, $15At this health education seminar, learn all about heart disease, heart health and the latest, cutting edge treatment options from medical experts from the National University Heart Centre. Tickets from Sistic.Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, #07-01, The Joyden Hall
NeW! Free! movie maNia28 Aug, 2-5pmHelp out at Thye Hua Kwan Hospital's movie screening by wheeling wheel-chair bound patients to and from the wards, watching the movie with them, and serving biscuits and beverages. 17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, Level 3, www.amkh.org.sg
Group triple p29 Aug, 6.30-9.30pmIf you have experience in looking after children, spend an evening taking care of them while their parents attend a parenting workshop. Sign up to at www.sgcares.org to volunteer and the staff of MCYC Community Services Society will contact you. Volunteers have to be 17 years old and above.107 Bukit Batok Central, #01-98, Tel: 6562 2211, www.mcyc.sg
Free! NeW! caBiN cluB leaderSHip camp 20135-7 Nov, overnightThis year’s camp for youths from partnering schools with Project Cabin focuses on developing leadership skills and qualities, and focuses on empathising and assisting people who are physically challenged. Volunteers are needed to be game masters, facilitators and logistics helpers, and they have to be 20 years old and above. The training date is 19 Oct.Camp Challenge, 8 Admiralty Road, www.childrensociety.org.sg, Tel: 6276 5077
Homemade23, 24, 30, 31 Aug, 7.30-11.30pmBe entertained by this celebration of Singapore music, with intimate unplugged sessions by Pleasantry, The Obedient Wives Club, Inch Chua and The Bushmen. Singapore's first "rock" orchestra, The Electric Symphony Project, will also make its debut, giving a fresh treatment to favourite local songs.
In 1963, art critic and columnist Marco Hsu wrote articles about the history of art in Malaya, and essays on the cultural history of the people of the Malayan Peninsula, which were compiled into a book. In this exhibition, also the 50th anniversary of the book's publication, NUS Museum uses art and artefacts he referred to, to raise questions of identity and nation building.NUS Museum, South and Southeast Asian Gallery, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, Tel: 6516 8817
Singapore Night Festival23, 24, 30, 31 Aug, 7pm-2am
Singapore's nocturnal extravaganza is back. Immerse yourself in the arts: aerial performances, art and light installations, and music and dance acts by both international and local artists will be happening in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. Here are some highlights you should look out for.
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Based on the writings of Jun’ichiro Tanizaki, this powerful performance by a star-studded, all-Japanese cast shows how closely beauty and violence are intertwined. Directed by Simon McBurney, who has been hailed as having changed the face of British theatre, it tells the compelling story of a rich, beautiful and cruel shamisen (musical string instrument) prodigy who tests the devotion of her dutiful servant.Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, www.3titansoftheatre.com
Three Titans of Theatre:
Shun-kin 30 & 31 Aug, 8pm, $48, $68, $88, $108
Between Here and Nanyang: Marco Hsu’s Brief History of Malayan Art
pyramid oF void By compaGNie retouramoNt23-23 Aug, 8.30pm, 9.45pm, 11pmIn this aerial performance, a pyramid made of ropes is the dancers’ only landmark and support as a crane holds them aloft, creating a visual dialogue between the rope and dancers.
NiGHt FeStival at tHe peraNakaN muSeum 2013 23, 24, 30, 31 Aug, 7-11pm (for activities)Explore the Peranakan Museum after dark. During this late night opening, you can check out the contemporary art installation, Luminous Depths, catch exciting performances and participate in special activities in the galleries. The museum will be open until 2am.Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, www.peranakanmuseum.sg, Tel: 6332 7591
Until Dec 2015, 10am-7.30pm (Tue-Sat), 10am-6pm (Sun), Closed on Mon
various other festivities. Various locations, www.kampongglam.org.sg
Free! love & peace GloBal Sculpture campaiGNUntil 28 Feb 2014, all dayPart of the world’s largest art installation, Love & Peace by renowned artist Ana Tzarev is here. It is made up of 15 15-foot fibre glass poppy sculptures created in five colours, and one of three sculptures from the Amethyst edition is in Singapore.Outside ArtScience Museum, 10 Bayfront Avenue, www.lovepeaceflower.com
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Ted BakerThis season, British brand Ted Baker turns back time with Victorian-inspired pieces with cameo pendants, rocking horse and tiara rings, and a crystallised bow headband.
Ted Baker Jewellery retails from $85 to $128 and is available at JEM and The Centrepoint.
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Seeking diScernment through fashion is a tough feat and standing out in the crowd – in a good way – can be almost impossible with major brands carrying the same type of clothes.
Local brand WSDM (pronounced as “Wisdom”) started with this idea in mind.
STarT of SomeThing new“WSDM also stands for We Seek DiscernMent,” says Abel Lim, who created the brand in 2011 with his wife, Riane Toh. They both have a design background and a good eye for trends.
Abel adds, “Singapore has limited menswear designers and they are usually either bespoke or office wear. We wanted to provide something different with street wear.”
WSDM draws inspiration from daily life and “signifies a start and beginning”.
He enthuses, “With every collection, we always want to put forth a positive image and optimism. We’ve realised a trend of brighter shades, textures and prints on Singaporean men and thus we incorporated that in our collections.”
UniqUe ColleCTionSTheir Spring/Summer 2013 range entitled More Than Life features large polka-dotted prints, candy-stripes and patches of colour on simple pieces such as cardigans, blazers, shirts and pants.
The pair is currently planning for their upcoming Autumn/Winter 2013 collection with “earth tones matched with bright colours”, out in mid-September.
WSDM has been worn by local celebrities such as Dai Yang Tian and on the set of Ah Boys to Men.
WSDM is located at Parco Next Next in Millenia Walk.
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CharleS & keiThHome-grown brand Charles & Keith’s Signature Label Autumn 2013 collection features an array of pieces building on edgy looks with architectural volumes and extravagant embellishments.
Expect a collection of rich tones in various types of footwear and accessories.
munah and hirzi remind us of the local version of Amanda and Marc from Ugly Betty.
Sharp-tongued, witty and incredibly funny, the duo has come a long way since they started MunahHirziOfficial on YouTube in 2008.
They have also starred in local productions on Suria channel and in Happily Ever Laughter, a stand-up comedy show.
This dynamic duo share with us more of their antics.
how did yoU BoTh deCide To geT inTo Comedy?mUnah: Since the day we met, we've always understood each other’s sense of humour, so I think that kind of chemistry really helps us always find the funny in situations. hirzi: We are natural pranksters even before 'comedy' became our 'thing'. Back in poly, the only thing that motivated me to come to
More laughs from the dynamic duofLy entertainMent artiSteS Munah & hirzi have deLighted and given uS More than a feW LaughS. We find out their LateSt anticS
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school apart from my competitive desire to get good grades was that I knew I was going to get some hearty, gut-wrenching laughing sessions hanging out with Munah.
Laughing makes you feel good, healthy and youthful. And that's why, until today, people don't believe when we tell them we're in our mid-20s. They think we're 12... I usually go along with it.
how do yoU Come Up wiTh yoUr SkiTS and CharaCTerS?m: Our characters and skits are based on what's going on but just exaggerated with some humour. We always believe that you deal with a situation or an issue better when you start looking at it in a light-hearted manner. h: I always like to think of myself more of a character actor than anything else, especially because I can pick up accents and mannerisms very easily.
My character Corporal Hassan, for example, a cocky know-it-all and suave policeman, was inspired by three different actual officers I know during my National Service stint with the [Police] Force.
Sometimes when you're so into your character, you kinda get away with saying half the stuff Munah and Hirzi would never say on a normal basis... It's almost liberating. And the stuff that comes out of our characters is always priceless!
whaT iS in The pipeline for mUnah and hirzi?m: In terms of YouTube, we are working on certain things to expand and branch out into something new. We’re excited and I definitely see ourselves doing it for a long time.
any memoraBle momenTS when filming? BoTh: There are just so many! m: But I think the more memorable ones are the ones with people involved. We include a lot of public interaction in our videos and I love it when we meet our followers while filming.
We will make them join in our videos. It's like a motivation for us to keep doing what we do.
I also really like it when our lovely foreign workers take part in our videos. I mean, these people are so sporting and they really enjoy being part of the process. It's so easy to work with them and they just make our video all the more interesting. I love them!
yoU gUyS freqUenTly film yoUr SkiTS on The mrT. do CommUTerS reCogniSe yoU or Think yoU are jUST Crazy people in The Train?m: Haha! A bit of both I guess. When they recognise us, they say “Hi” and we ask them to join us in our antics. Best part is – they do! So that's a lot of fun. Others who don't know who the heck we are just think we're a bunch of nuts. h: Sometimes I would rather they not know me because, when the camera is not on us, we're actually very normal people.
Once, I was sleeping in the train looking really unattractive, only to go home to a tweeted picture of it. So, yeah, I would rather not be recognised in public. LOL!
if yoU CoUld play any TV or moVie CharaCTer, whiCh woUld iT Be?m: I don't have a particular character that I want to play, but I've always wanted to be an action hero! Like Lara Croft or the Black Widow, or GI Jane. h: Munah is clearly joking, because the girl cannot be sporty to save her life. Once, I made her run for a scene in our video and she looked like she was walking on coals. So unattractive, her run, OK! Haha!
But, if I could be on any TV show, I've always either wanted to be on Glee, Friends or Ugly Betty, as a villain. I desire to be hated!
Hirzi leaves this parting shot, “A lot of people are asking us where we have disappeared this year, but I tell them, relax man, Munah just graduated from NUS this July and I have my senior year to finish.”
He adds, “MunahHirziOfficial believes in education too, you know. Hahaha! And, if you miss us so much, subscribe lah! We got weekly videos, you know!”
Check out their antics at www.youtube.com.sg/user/MunahHirziOfficial
CoaCh Coach and Mattel have joined forces to create a collectible edition Coach Barbie Doll. Coach Barbie sports a Classic Duffel and wears the Class Trench in Tattersall and an ultra-suede skirt with turn-locks, all handcrafted by Coach.
Coach Barbie will be available in Sep 2013 at Coach Wisma Atria. It will retail at $195.
ToCCo TeneroThe whimsical world of Tocco Tenero unveils the alluring colours of their signature Mila bag which will be available in red, pink and black.
Tocco Tenero is located at Parco Millennia and Changi City Point.
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FASH SNIPS
CelioCelio is having its Spring/
Summer 2013 end-of-season sale until Sep 19.
Get 40 per cent off with a minimum purchase of two pieces. Jay Gee & Citibank
card members enjoy additional 5 per cent off.
Celio stores are located at Takashimaya Shopping
Centre, Plaza Singapura, CityLink Mall, Bugis+, Jem,
and Suntec City.
aimerAimer introduces its latest collection of exquisite lingerie that showcases the beautiful harmonisation of East and West.
Headlining this collection is Love at First Sight, a series inspired by classical Kun Qu opera masterpiece The Peony Pavilion. Prices start from $29.90.
Last issue, the images did not match the Sloggi Zero collection snippet. We apologise for this oversight. This is the correct image for the words.
Sloggi Zero collection uses heat to bond the breathable material together. The Zero collection is practically seamless and moulds perfectly to your curves. Available at Sloggi counters from $29.90 to $79.90.
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Time To eaT my words. Jamie Cullum’s biggest fan, I am not. Friends raved that he was amazing when he performed in Singapore but I wasn’t convinced. Besides, he looks like a hobbit.
What an ignorant fool I was because after listening to his latest album, Momentum, I was dished a steaming hot serving of my own words that I sheepishly ate.
The STandouTSHis opening track, “The Same Things”, is a good example of the exuberance and energy that one can expect from him on stage.
He shows his cheeky side on the big band-inspired, horn-heavy throwback to the 1960s, “When I Get Famous”, and he’ll seduce you on “Pure Imagination”, where his piano-playing and voice truly shine.
VinTage YeT ProgreSSiVeJamie is one of the most talented and exciting musicians of our time. Ok, maybe that’s a little excessive
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abouT Sonja STeinMeTzDJ Sonja Steinmetz has hair like Maggi mee but is more of a ramen girl herself. She hasn’t met a cat she doesn’t like and enjoys yoga on Sunday afternoons. Tune in to her on Power 98FM.
“the Youths will learn ingredients’ names, waYs to cut, how to toss food...”
Vigilante superheroes Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and the villainous Red Mist return for the follow-up
to 2010’s worldwide hit Kick-Ass.
More butt-kicking heroicshit girl and KicK-ass are all grown up but still are as “KicK ass” as ever
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Follow SweeT Home Alabama on a journey to find true love and romance in the charming Deep South of the USA.
Beautiful Southern belle Devin Grissom is searching for love, and may find it in the 20 men who are seeking to win her heart on the new reality dating series, Sweet Home Alabama on Sony Entertainment Television.
ciTY VS. counTrYTen “city slickers” and ten country guys vie for her affection. In each new episode of the eight-part first season, Devin bids more of her suitors goodbye in the hope of finally finding the one she loves.
The contestants come from diverse backgrounds such as a horse trainer, a bartender and a landscape company owner amongst the Southern men, to an entrepreneur, soldier-turned-politician and stock broker amongst the city guys.
Where the heart isstep aside the bachelorette, there’s a new dating show in town
RealiTy pRogRamme Chefs with Heart features three celebrity chefs imparting cooking skills to at-risk, local youths, which enhances their employment opportunities in the F&B industry.
chefS Making a differenceCreated by Josephine of Just Cinnamon, these at-risk youths will be taught by Chef Heman of Foodfest F&B Pte Ltd, Chef Willin Low of Wild Rockets Group, and lead trainer, Chef Benny Se Teo of Eighteen Chefs, who is the first Asian to be trained in Jamie Oliver’s famed restaurant, Fifteen.
In the second and third
Teaching a man to ‘fish’
the first winning dish and trainee chef are revealed in the first few episodes
if home is truly where the heart is. Devin will also bring some of
the suitors to a tornado-ravaged community of her hometown of Tuscaloosa to volunteer in the clean-up effort.
ruleS for daTing MY daughTerTrue to the Southern spirit, Devin’s over-protective daddy joins the fray by scaring the men into revealing any “improper intentions” toward his little girl.
Devin will have to decide whose hearts to break, to find her one true love.
Sweet Home Alabama premieres on Aug 26, from Mondays to Fridays at 9.05pm, first and exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television, SingTel mio TV Channel 320.
The cultures clash in the house where they all stay together, as the competition begins and rivalries emerge.
rural daTeS To The big aPPleDevin will go on dates with her suitors through Southern experiences such as grills, roping cattle, sailboat trips, all-terrain vehicle rides through meadows, relaxing under the stars or at the beach, as well as enjoying the beautiful home comforts of the Alabama country.
She will also venture out to the big city lights of New York City, to put to test the adage and find out
Sweet Home Alabama:
show on Wednesday nights, or the episode any time after it is released. You can get culinary tips from the chefs as well as see the winning dish and the winner of the first food challenge.
Episodes 2 and 3 are posted on Chefs with Heart’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2i9A6NO3ghfEUpYNm1rkA from Aug 14 and 21.
Check out www.facebook.com/pages/Chefs-With-Heart/164480883718822 for updates and videos.
Visit www.chefswithheartsg.com for more information.
episodes, airing on Aug 23 and 30, Chef Benny takes them on an orientation to Tekka after the apprentices finish the Food Hygiene Course.
iMPorTanT baSic SkillSAt the colourful market, which
offers a multitude of fresh produce, he introduces them to the types of ingredients, and teaches them how to choose young ginger. The young apprentices will also learn how to differentiate between the male and female crab, where the meatier portions are, and more.
By starting with simple dishes, the youths will learn ingredients’ names, ways to cut, how to toss food in pans, how to add flavour, as well as plating and presentation.
where iT iS airedCatch this feel-good reality
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but talented he definitely is and he’s got a distinctly unique voice and point of view that set him apart.
On “Momentum”, his sixth studio album, he shows us that there’s more to him than jazz. He infuses pop, funk and even some hip-hop (thanks to British rapper Roots Manuva) in this collection of 12 songs that will have you jigging along or reflecting pensively.
How many artists can do that all in one album?
Start your day with Sonja Steinmetz on The Power Breakfast Show, together with Hubert Tang and Jamie Yeo, on weekday mornings, 6am-10am, on Power 98.
aliVe and kickin’Kick-Ass’ (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) bravery in the last film inspired a new wave of self-made masked crusaders. Lead by Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), Kick-Ass joins them on
patrol. When these
amateur superheroes are hunted down by old nemesis Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) – who has been re-christened with a name that we can’t
KIcK-Ass 2:
BaSed on Cassandra Clare’s fantasy- adventure series The Mortal Instruments, a seemingly ordinary young woman discovers a hidden world and extraordinary destiny.
innocence ShaTTered Clarissa “Clary” Fray (played by Lily Collins) has been living quietly in Brooklyn for as long as she can remember, when she suddenly starts to see startling
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City of Bones
the characters stay true to their written form.
The author herself approves of the film.
“The fans will finally get to meet the characters that they’ve come to love,” she says.
The MorTal inSTruMenTS: ciTY of boneS [Tba]director: Harald ZwartStarring: Lily Collins, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jamie Campbell Bower and Godfrey Gao genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventurerun Time: 129 minrelease: Aug 22
kick aSS heroineScreenwriter Jessica Postigo Paquette was tasked with drafting three chapters in what is envisioned as a major franchise with an enviable heroine.
“When I first read The Mortal Instruments, I fell in love with Clary Fray,” says Paquette.
“She is no damsel in distress; in fact, she kicks ass. She is thrust into this parallel world that no one would ever have imagined even existed and handles it fearlessly,” adds Paquette.
Surrounded by demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other supernatural denizens of the Shadow World, Clary joins forces with young Shadowhunters Jace (Jamie Campbell Bower), Isabelle (Jemima West) and Alec (Kevin Zegers) to locate and to protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother’s future.
journeY of diScoVerYThe crew constantly sought Cassandra Clare’s opinion while developing the script, ensuring
equal and opposite reaction from the super villain formerly known as the Red Mist. He assembles his own evil league and puts a plan into motion to make the duo pay for taking down his father.
He neglects to factor in one thing in his quest for revenge: loyalty. You mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all. W
kick-aSS 2 [M18] director: Jeff Wadlow Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jim Carrey genre: Action, Comedy run Time: 103 minrelease: Aug 22
and seemingly impossible things. Just as suddenly, her single mom (Lena Headey) disappears after a violent struggle.
As she and her best friend Simon (Robert Sheehan) search for her mother, Clary begins to uncover the dark secrets and darker threats in the hidden world of the Shadowhunters, angel-human warriors who have protected humanity from evil forces for centuries.
print – only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.
The Saga conTinueSWe last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and Kick-Ass trying to live as normal teenagers, Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and with Dave facing a quarter-life crisis, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy.
However, Mindy is caught sneaking out as Hit Girl and is forced to retire. Dave then joins forces with Justice Forever with born-again ex-mobster Colonel Stars and Stripes.
wiTh eVerY acTion…With every action, there is an
Devin Grissom is a beautiful
and spunky Southern
belle
Whose intentions are pure and whose aren’t?
The journey is filled with excitement and romance
Will a city slicker or country boy emerge the winner?
Jim Carrey is a livewire as Colonel Stars-and-Stripes
Red Mist is back with a more bad-ass name
that we can’t print
From Snow White to Shadowhunter
The Shadowhunters have to square off against demons, warlocks, vampires and werewolves.
Fans will be glad to see Kick-Ass and Hit Girl return
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Mid-AutuMn is upon us and Hai Tien Lo’s Executive Chef Lai Tong Ping and his capable team present an assortment of petite snowskin mooncakes as well as traditional delights.
Novel FlavoursHai Tien Lo’s new flavours this year include White Coffee with Red Bean Paste, Golden Corn Seaweed, Guihua (Osmanthus) Seaweed, and Oolong and Chrysanthemum Paste ($58 for eight).
“Red bean paste has been a common filling used in other savoury pastries and I wanted to experiment with incorporating this flavour into a mooncake and pairing it with the rich aroma of white coffee,” says Chef Lai.
He adds, “Combining the earthy taste of oolong and the floral tastes of chrysanthemum was a natural choice, while the umami taste of seaweed complements the subtle
Savour these beautiful
This season, hai Tien Lo aT Pan Pacific singaPore feaTures a range of beauTifuL TradiTionaL and snowskin mooncakes
mooncakessweetness of both the osmanthus and corn.”
Durian lovers will be thrilled by Hai Tien Lo’s signature Durian Flavour Snowskin ($62 for eight).
TradiTioNal BiTesTraditionalists will enjoy their baked White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes, Single or Double Yolk ($56-$60) as well as the new White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with Macadamia Nuts ($54).
Presented in a multi-layered red box with traditional Chinese motifs in black, elegantly secured with red tassels, the mooncakes are also perfect as gifts for business associates and relatives.
The mooncakes will be available at Hai Tien Lo (Level 3) and Pacific Marketplace (Level 1) from Aug 19 to Sep 19, 11am to 10pm. All prices subject to GST & service charge.
Call 6826 8240 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
WAlk into Any Marble Slab Creamery, and you’ll soon discover that it’s not just any other ice cream parlour.
The heady aroma of freshly-baked waffle cones in Matcha, Dark Chocolate or other mouth-watering flavours hits you the moment you step in.
Be spoilT For ChoiCeBe spoilt for choice when deciding on your desired ice cream flavour, with familiar traditional favourites such as Sweet Cream, Chocolate Swiss and Strawberry, as well as unusual concoctions of Red Velvet Cake, Cheesecake, and Butter Pecan.
But what sets Marble Slab Creamery apart is their well-known “frozen slab” technique in preparing ice cream, and their combination of freshest fruits, finest nuts, sweetest candies and most
delicious cookies named “mixins”.
CusTomised perFeCTlyWatch as they scoop the ice cream onto a frozen marble slab, and the magic of customising your very own dessert begins. Your server will deftly blend your choice of mixins into the ice cream, and pile it on your chosen waffle cone, which is hand-rolled and baked on-site too.
Voila, your fresh, customised dessert is ready. Enjoy your ice cream, and have it the Marble Slab Creamery way, again and again.
Ice cream the Marble Slab waysavour The exquisiTe TasTe of ice cream freshLy made and cusTomised To your Preferences, The marbLe sLab creamery way
Visit www.marbleslab.com.sg for more information, or pop by any of their outlets at Bugis +, Central, Junction 8, Kallang Leisure Park, Causeway Point, 112 Katong, Changi City Point, JCube, The Star Vista and Plaza Singapura.
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FRomAug1 to Sep 30, 12 of Singapore's finest restaurants will be hosting the Cloudy Bay Pinot & Duck trail, each serving their specially-created duck dish paired with a glass of 2011 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir, for diners to savour.
origiNaTiNg From New ZealaNdThe practice started two years ago in New Zealand. Cloudy Bay winemaker Nick Lane shares this tasting note.
"Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2011 boasts immense floral notes including violets, boronia and flowering wild thyme; wild strawberry, dark cherries and spice, balanced with rich forest floor, clove and savoury flavours, making it the perfect accompaniment for duck," he says.
parTiCipaTiNg resTauraNTsThe Participating restaurants include Mezza9, Man Fu Yuan, Yan Ting, Punjab Grill, Stellar as well as Golden Peony, all serving their version of duck accompanied with a glass of Cloudy Bay.
Savour dishes such as Classic Rotisserie Duck, Tandoori Duck and Oven-Baked Thin Crust Roast Duck Pizza. Your palate is sure to be pleased by both duck and the pinot noir.
Prices at the restaurants range from $35++ to $190++. Bookings are required for the respective restaurants.
Visit www.cloudybaytrails.com.sg for a full list of restaurants.
Pinot & Duck? Who would’ve thought?Join cLoudy bay on a deLicious duck TraiL, around The finesT resTauranTs in Town
“...cLassic roTisserie duck, Tandoori duck and oven-baked Thin crusT roasT duck Pizza.”
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INGREDIENTS• 1cupofrice• 2cupsofwater• 50gofbutter• 2teaspoonsofpaprika• 1teaspoonofseasalt• 1pieceofMandarinzest• 20piecesoftigerprawn,fresh• 4piecesofredcapsicum• 1bunchofbasilleaves• Prawnshellsandheadsfrom thetigerprawns• 2litresofwater• 2piecesoftomato• 1leafofkaffirlimechopped
METHODPreparing the rice:1.Rinsethericeunderrunning waterfor1minute,shakingand rubbingit.Then,strainit.2.Mixricewithwater,saltand butterandmixwell.
3.Placeinricecookerandcook. Oncecooked,stirgentlyand keepitinthecookeruntil needed.
Preparing the prawns:1.Cleanthefreshprawnsand slicethemintothinslices.2.Savetheshellsandheadsfor makingthebroth.
Preparing the capsicum:1.Inalargebowl,mixthe capsicumwithalittleoil andsalt.2.Placeitonthebakingsheet withskinsideup,andcook inahotovenat200degrees Celsiusfor10-15minutes.3.Removefromtheovenandput inabowl,andcover.Letitsitfor 10minutes.4.Removefrombowlandremove skinofpepper.5.Cutintopieces.
Preparing the basil:1.Removeleavesfromthestem. Placeinicewaterfor3minutes torefresh.2.Removefromicewateranddry onpapertowel.Storeinchiller untilneeded.
Preparing the prawn stock:1.Roastshellsinovenat160
degreesCelsiusfor15minutes.2.Pureetomatoinblenderfor 1minuteon“High”.3.Addshells,waterandtomato pureetoapot.4.Bringtoboilandsimmerslowly for90minutes.5.Strainandforcemixture toremoveallthewaterout.6.Reducestockbyhalfandadd thekaffirlime.7.Mixalittlecornstarchwith waterandaddittotheboiling broth.Cookfor1minuteand thenstrainit.8.Addprawnmeatandroast capsicum,andcookfor 1minutetomakesureprawn iscooked.
Note:Serveimmediatelyovertherice.Theprawnbrothshouldbethicktopreventitfromsoakingintothericetoomuch.
SERvING:1.Placecrispyfriedshallotsatthe bottomofthebowl.2.Removeascoopofricefrom thecookerandpackitgently intobottomoftheservingbowl.3.Gentlyspoonthethickened brothandgarnishovertherice.4.Finishbyplacingthebasil leavesoverthebroth.
Bali is a land of wonderful temples. in JimaBaran, Chef Kevin CherKas and his partner, virginia entizne, have Built another plaCe of worship – for food – Called CuCa
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RECIPE 2 Deep Ocean Tiger Prawn Puddle
RECIPE 1
Chef Kevin CherKasisapuristwhopracticeswhathepreaches.Whetherit’sbatch-madebutter
fromlocalcowstoexoticseaweedonlyavailableintheremoteareasofBali,hisobsessionwiththisbeliefdriveshimtomakeculinarymasterpiecesfromingredientsthatare100percentlocal.
PaINSTakINGly CuRaTEDFromforkstofurniture,everyiteminhisrestaurant,Cuca,ispainstakinglydesignedtocelebratetheartofcookinganddining.Forexample,Cuca,located
inJimbaraninBali,hasanimpressive8m-longteakcounterthatisslightlyelevated,sothatguestscandirectlyfacetheopenkitchen,asifinfront-rowseatsattendingaperformance.
REfRESHING HIGHlIGHTSHisculinaryperformancedoesnotdisappoint.AmonghissignaturedishesatCucaistheChilledWatermelonSalad,anoutrageouslyflavourfulconcoctionofwatermelon,calamansi,radish,freshseaweed,
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a playful variantonaSpanishclassic–icedfruitcubesandmixedwine.
STEP 1•Createtheredwinemix. Mixthebrandywithred wineandsoda.Stirgently soasnottoremovethe bubblesfromthesoda.
INGREDIENTS• ¼cupofredwine• ½shotofvanillabrandy*• ½cupofsodawater• 1tablespoonofsugar
• 1tablespoonoflemonjuice
*vanilla brandy:Cut5piecesofvanillabeanintobits.Putintobrandybottle,andsteepatroomtemperatureforaweektoinfuse.
STEP 2• Maketheicedfruit.• Juicefruitsindividually. Strain thejuicetoremovepulp.• Freezejuiceinicecube trays.
INGREDIENTS• 1cupofpineapplejuice• 1cupoftangerinejuice• 1cupofwatermelonjuice• 1cupofpinkguavajuice• 1cupofyellowwatermelon juice• 1cupofgrapejuice
STEP 3• Placetheicecubesina glassandservetheredwine mixseparately,allowing yourfriendstopouritover theicecubes.
Sun-Gria
sesameandcilantro.Fromthecocktailmenu,“Pink
Lime”standsout.Itisafrozencombinationoffreshlimejuice,honeyandgin,toppedwithsodameringue.Trulyspecialfromthedesserts
categoryis“Cocoa8”,awarmdarkmoussemadefromexceptionallocalchocolatewithminticecreamandchocolatecakecroutons.Foranyonewhoworships
culinarydelights,CucaisworththeculinarypilgrimagetoJimbaran.
aBOuT kEvIN CHERkaS – CHEf/RESTauRaTEuRChefKevinCherkashasanenviabletrackrecord.InSpain,hehonedhisskillsatthethreeMichelinstarArzakRestaurantinSanSebastian,threeMichelinstarElBulliinRoses,andtwoMichelinstarLaBrocheinMadrid.Hehasalsolefthismarkin
NewYorkduringhistenurewithDanielBouludathishighlyregardedthreeMichelinstarDanielrestaurant.Astestamenttohisculinary
talent,heistherecipientofnumerousawards.Theseincludegoldandsilvermedalsfromaroundtheworld.Morerecently,ChefKevinhelmedBLUatShangri-LaHotel,Singapore.HislatestbabyisCucaRestaurantinJimbaranBali.
Cuca Restaurant (adjacent to Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate and Spa), Jimbaran, Bali, www.cucaflavor.com
the gOurMANDCuCa – a restaurant for
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a CuCa ExPERIENCE IN yOuR OwN HOME!At the request of Weekender, Chef Cherkas, of Cuca Restaurant in Jimbaran, Bali, has graciously shared with us his recipes for some of his favourite concoctions.
A culinary delight you can create in your own home
sinCe pasar BellaopeneditsdoorsatTheGrandstand,theartisanalfarmersmarkethasseenmassivecrowdsontheweekendsjostlingforaglimpseandataste.OceansofSeafoodisone
ofthestarattractionswithitsimpressivedisplayoffreshseafoodonice.
BEST Of EaST & wESTTheseafoodmarkethasanattachedeateryservingbothWesternandJapanesestylesofseafood.TheInternationalsectionstocksseafoodfromAustralia,NorthAmerica,UnitedKingdom,SouthAfrica,NorwayandotherpartsofEurope.OceansofSeafoodalsotriesto
purchasedirectlyfromthefishers,bypassingthemiddlemen,andtopassthesavingsonthecustomers.Italsobringsinfarmedand,
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in Singapore?
oCeans of seafood at pasar Bella offers pristine Cuts of fresh seafoodTokyo’s Tsukiji Market
yellowfintunafromAustralia,flyingfish,Hokkaidohairycrabsandsnowcrabs,arkshell,seaurchinandoctopuslegsfromTsukijiMarketinTokyoforthefreshexperiencefoundinJapan.
ExTENSIvE RaNGEDinerscanchoosefromover70sushiandsashimiitemsonthealacartemenuorevenpickyourownfishfromtheice-bedandhavethechefprepareitonthespot,withanominalcharge.Wewereluckytotastethe
Northernbluefintunawhichcomesfromthewild.Springforthepricierfattybellyofthetuna(otoroandchutoro);youwillnotregretit.Shouldyouwantyoursashimi
servedinasculptedice-bowl,givethemamplenoticeforpreparationforatrulyimpressivepresentationofafishdish.
JaPaNESE vS. INTERNaTIONalTheJapanesesectionseats80peoplewhiletheInternationalsectionseats60.Bothsidesallowcrossorders.TheInternationalside
servesboiledseafoodwithaselectionofsauces.Thecookingisdeliberatelysimpletoshowcasethefreshnessofseafood,pairedwithsaucessuchasgarlicbutter,sambal,blackpepperandmisobutter.Choosefromlivelobsters,crabsandshellfish.OceansofSeafoodalso
stocksJapaneserice,saucesandcondimentsandfreshproducesuchasgrapes,melonsandpeaches.Oceans of Seafood, Pasar Bella, #02-K2-11, The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287994, Tel: 6466 1005
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Here is tHefourthquestiononteenagers,ondisciplineandresponsibility,withsomeanswersfromFocusontheFamily.
QUeSTION: Mypreteenlacksmaturity.He'snotdisobedientordefiant,justirresponsible.Forexample,hedoesn’tput
thingsaway–heleaveshisbikeunlockedoutsideofthehousewhereitcouldeasilybestolen,andI'mconstantlytrippingoverhisclothes,shoesandtoys.HowshouldIdisciplinehim
whenhepersistsinthiskindofbehaviour?
ANSWeR:Everyparenthashisorherownmethodofhandlingsuchchallenges,andthere’sasenseinwhichwe’rehesitanttoimposeourperspectiveonyourpersonalstyle.Atthesametime,wefeelpretty
certainthatrigid“discipline”isn’tthebestwayofdealingwithasituationliketheoneyou’vedescribed.Asamatteroffact,ahard-nosedapproachcouldprovecounter-productive.Youdon’twanttodoanything
thatmighthavetheeffectofpushingyourchildoverthelineandtransformingthoughtlessirresponsibilityintopremeditatedrebellion.
NATURAl CONSeQUeNCeSTotheextentthatyoucan,werecommendyoutakefulladvantageofnaturalconsequences.Thebicycleleftoutsidethe
houseisaperfectcaseinpoint.Ifyouliveinaneighbourhoodwheretheftisarealdanger,warnyoursonofthepotentialresultsofhisnegligence.Awordortwoshouldsuffice—constantnaggingisn’tnecessary.Afterthat,seeifyoucandredge
upthecouragetositbackandlet
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eventsunfoldastheywill.Ifthebikeisstolen,sobeit.Iftheboycomestoyou
complainingofhismisfortunesandaskingforanewone,calmlyexplainthatyouaren’tinapositiontoreplacethebicycleatthistime.Maybehe’llgetthepointthatitpaystoputthingsawayinasafeplace.
mANAGING “ZONeS”Whenitcomestohisshoes,socks,clothes,andtoys,youcanappealtoasimilarmotivationbyadoptingthefollowingplan:Usingastripofmaskingtape,
markoffaboundary—probablyatthedoorofhisroom—betweenhispersonal“messyzone”andthehabitableportionsofthehousewhereothermembersofthefamilyareexpectedtolive.Thensay,“Insidethe‘messy
zone’youcandoasyouplease.Butifyouwantanythingthat’sbeenleftontheflooroutsidethe‘messyzone,’makesureyoupickitupbeforebedtime.Afterthat,itwillbeconfiscatedandplacedinquarantineuntilyouhaveenoughmoneytobuyitback.Thegoingpriceisonedollar.”Ifnothingelse,thisisagood
waytoreduceclutterinthehouse.Itcanalsoprovideyou
withahandyfundofmoneyforfunfamilyoutingsorpizza-and-movienights.
OTHeR OPTIONSIfthesestrategiesdon’twork,andifyoucometotheconclusionthattheremaybesomethingmoreseriousgoingon–forexample,ifyoususpectthattherearephysicaloremotionalcauses,suchasADHD,foryourchild’sinabilitytoconcentrateandfollowthroughonsimpletasksandresponsibilities–youmaywanttomakeanappointmentwithafamilycounsellorwhoistrainedtodiagnosesuchconditions.Atrainedcounsellorcanhelp
youcomeupwithaplanfordealingwiththeproblem.Ifyouwouldlikemorehelp,
FocusontheFamilySingaporeofferscounsellingatouroffice.Tomakeanappointmentwith
acounsellor,[email protected].
Used by permission of Focus on the Family Singapore. For more parenting resources, visit www.family.org.sg.
© 2011 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
PARTFOUR
Dealing with Teens:
The fourTh parT in a series of quesTions and answers on Teenagers
“You don’T wanT To do anYThing ThaT mighT have The effecT of pushing Your child over...”
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Domicil Artist rugs
German contemporary furniture brand Domicil has recently launched a series of rugs in collaboration with Dutch artist Klaas Gubbels. The hand-tufted rugs are made from 100 per cent New Zealand wool and are the canvases for Gubbels’ iconic paintings of coffee pots – a recurring motif and quite nearly the exclusive subject of his works.
Klaas Gubbels was born in 1934 and is hailed as one of most popular visual artists in the Netherlands. Gubbels’ paintings and sculptures are displayed in museums such as the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag in The Hague and are sold by leading auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s.
Domicil is a premium furniture brand established in 1978 in Germany. In 2005, it was ranked among the top 20 German luxury brands. Domicil marries contemporary European design with fine craftsmanship in its collection of modern living and dining room furniture.
This collaboration is part of Domicil’s Contemporary Arts Series which aims to bridge cultures and celebrate differences through art, using furniture as a vehicle to bring art into people’s homes and everyday lives. In 2010 and 2011, Domicil collaborated with Chinese artists Xue Song and Pan Wei.
The showroom is located at 56 Tanglin Road, #02-01/02, Singapore 247964. Tel: 6735 0511. Opening hours are 11am-7pm, Mon to Fri, and 11am-8pm on weekends and public holidays.
home additionsFrom restored vintage Furniture to kitchen appliances by cheF Jamie oliver to rugs by a dutch artist, these will make great additions to your home
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Journey eAst revAmps showroom
Journey East recently launched its newly-revamped showroom at Tan Boon Liat Building. The launch also officially revealed new reclaimed teak wood collections from d-Bodhi, “Touch” and “Look”.
The Touch collection seeks to embody a woman’s feminine strength, and is distinguishable by a soft floral design that radiates a sense of peace and calm, combined with lean tapered legs that suggest graceful power.
The Look collection features a muted blue distress-finish stripped back to reveal the rich teak colour underneath. Combined with brushed iron legs and bases, the Look collection hearkens back to the rustic origins of the reclaimed wood, which are old buildings from where the teak is recycled.
The launch for the media and partners was followed by a two-day event over the weekend themed “I Choose to Enjoy the Beautiful Things in Life”. Pop-up stores at the event featured boutique fashion retailers Daughter and In Good Company, artisanal jewellery makers My Vintage Jewel Box, and handcrafted crochet toys from BFF In Good Company. The Providore and 6 Drunk Men ensured that there was plenty of gourmet cheese and beers for visitors.
philips JAmie oliver rAnge
The new Philips Jamie Oliver range of kitchen tools make cooking easy and fun, the Jamie Oliver way. Understanding consumers’ desires for a set of kitchen tools that is trouble-free, efficient and complementary to any kitchen setting, Philips has partnered with Chef Jamie Oliver to develop a range of innovative kitchen appliances.
The Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor HR7782, Philips Jamie Oliver Hand Blender HR1680, and Philips Jamie Oliver Blender HR2172 are made to give the user greater ease of food preparation and meal creation. These simple tools make cooking delicious meals easier for the busy parents, young aspiring chefs or even grandparents.
Each of the Philips Jamie Oliver products comes with exclusive recipes from Jamie to help prepare a range of easy, fresh dishes for the family.
The Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor HR7782 (RRP $268), Philips Jamie Oliver Hand Blender HR1680 (RRP $108) and Philips Jamie Oliver Blender HR2172 (RRP $128) are available at major department stores, leading electronics stores and selected authorised dealers. W
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As an island more than eight times the size of Singapore, Bali has many popular areas
serving tourists looking for beach holidays, except one: Ubud.
“Ubud” is a name derived from the Balinese word “ubad”, which means “medicine”. This is a reference to the medicinal herbs available naturally in this area.
Since the 1930s, Ubud has been an enclave for foreign artists. This was started by William Spies, a European painter whose residence and work in Bali inspired more western artists to help to develop Ubud into what it is today: the cultural centre of Bali.
In 2010, the story of Eat, Pray, Love (which was later turned into a commercially successful film) was set in Ubud. The story is about a woman who seeks balance through traditional spirituality, leading to romance. This story has inspired more people to seek something more than great beaches.
As one departs from the Southern shores of Bali and moves North towards Ubud, there is a noticeable change in the scenery. Touristy signs began to disappear as we passed more trade villages with their intricate sculptures for sale, temples which became progressively lavish and ornate and, finally, the terraced paddy fields which appeared artistically-crafted into the hillsides.
Roll down your windows and allow the cool and fresh air to embrace you. The weather can be a little unpredictable sometimes, so be prepared for showers of blessings at any time of the day.
We arrived at the Kayumanis Ubud Private Villa & Spa, which is nestled in a lush landscape of cinnamon trees and fragrant blooms, overlooking the forest and Ayung River.
Before entering our villa for the first time, the butler requested that we participate in a Balinese ritual. We were asked to remove our sandals. Then, with a ladle full of water from a Balinese water vessel, he rinsed our feet three times – a ritual to cleanse our body, mind and spirit, so we were told. The ritual and personal butler experience was a first for us.
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RAVELATION10 • WEEKENDER • august 23 - 29, 2013T
in BaliIn thIs second part on BalI, eunIce Yap and Frank Young dIscover some new FIrsts In eatIng, plaYIng and lovIng It In uBud
EAT, PLAY, LOVEThe weather can be a little unpredictable but the comfort of the villa is sweet solace
As the flagship resort, the villas at the Kayumanis Ubud were impeccable. There was a large private pool surrounded by mature, lush landscaping, an open-concept living room area, a kitchen area where your personal chef caters to all your dining needs and a wonderfully-cosy bedroom with adjacent outdoor bathroom and shower – all in about 3,700 square feet of space – to help rejuvenate the senses.
EATApart from spending time basking in our very own private pool, we took the time to sample the local delights in Ubud, which we reckoned was more authentic than in downtown Bali.
As part of the package, the butler chauffeured us about, made recommendations and all the necessary reservations.
As another first, we went to try the signature crispy duck and duck with sambal hijau, a potent concoction of green chilli paste
and some secret ingredients, at the famed Bebek Begil Dirty Duck Diner. (I would recommend that you come during the off-peak hours to get a strategic table with a panoramic view of the adjacent paddy fields.)
The duck dishes are good on their own with their specialty sambal but you can couple it with gado-gado (a salad topped with peanut sauce and with prawn crackers at the side). Wash it down with fresh coconut juice, or go local with Bintang beer.
The other must-try, and another first for us, is Ibu Oka’s Warung Babi Guling (roasted pork). The “Pisah” at Rp 60,000 (with soup) and “Special” at Rp 40,000 are like our version of chap chye png (economical rice) with rice, vegetables, pork roll, meat and crispy skin.
If you are totally “meat-ed out”, try Warung Pulau Kelapa, an organic restaurant with a refined twist to Balinese cuisine – we feasted and ordered tempeh
penyet (fermented soya beans with special chilli sauce), sop buntut (oxtail soup with mixed vegetables), iga sapi penyet (similar to our version of beef rendang) and opur ayam (green curry chicken).
A sumptuous meal for two will not cost you more than S$20!
PLAYWe also decided to balance our generous intake with an early morning trek, guided by the resort’s butler.
Starting from Ibah, a quaint rural village, this is a relaxing and therapeutic 45-minute walk that allowed us to experience some of Ubud’s most scenic landscapes, traditional rice paddies, a quaint artisan village (specialising in egg-shell painting) and the alluring beauty of the Campuhan and Oos river valleys. This remarkable excursion ends at another delightful rural village, Bangkiang Sidem.
For those who need to do that little bit of shopping, go to the Ubud Market (a mere 10-minute walk from Ibu Oka’s Babi Guling) to get local fare such as batik shirts, tie-dye T-shirts, key chains, sarongs, cushion covers, paintings and souvenirs.
Go up to the second level and remember to
negotiate and be bold to ask for a 50 per cent discount!
LOVING ITOn the day before our departure, we succumbed to some pampering at the Kayumanis Spa. Located across the river with a bridge from the main resort complex, the five spa pavilions are tucked away in a secluded and picturesque valley landscape, together with a swimming pool and open-air pavilion for yoga and meditation.
This is truly sublime whilst you let your body, mind and spirit succumb to the natural healing.
If they say that Bali is the “Island of the Gods”, we would say that the Gods reside in Ubud – there is something magical about this place which inspires and rejuvenates visitors from all over the world.
Though we have been here many times, there are always more “firsts” to love about Ubud. W
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Sweet potato rice with a side of green chilli
The duck had a crispy skinUnique Balinese rojak
Warung Pulau Kelapa organic restaurant
The outdoor shower
The rustic paddy fields of Bali
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TRAVELATION
MesMerising natural scenery, mild days and clear weather during autumn, delectable cuisine and much more make Korea truly attractive as a destination.
Breath-taking SceneryFrom a distance, Seongsan Ilchulbong in Jeju, also known as Sunrise Peak, looks like a giant crown. It rose from the sea in a volcanic eruption over 100,000 years ago. Many visitors love to hike up from Seongsan Village to its peak, a 40-minute trek, to catch its imposing sunrise. As you stand on the summit, the dawn envelopes you in shades of red and orange. It is simply unforgettable.
With its well-preserved tuft cone and diverse flora along a sea cliff, this volcano has pride of place as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Oedolgae Rock was used as a filming location in a 2003 drama serial, Daejangguem. It is easy to see why.
The rugged beauty of this 20m rock pillar, its lovely surrounding islands, and the tragic, romantic legend behind it all add to the mystery of this place.
Jagalchi Market & gwangJang MarketFor a slice of Korean life, visit Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Market, and see the indigenous natives’ lifestyles during the Jagalchi Cultural Tourism Festival held in October.
Intrepid travellers can polish off fresh raw fish there, and women selling mackerel, sea squirts and whale meat on wooden boxes mill around.
If textiles appeal to you more, visit Korea’s first covered market, Gwangjang Market, for silk, satin and linen sheets. Gwangjang
Experience Korea:
Korea is a true gem with beautiful nature spots, preserved traditions and cultural heritage sites, as well as good food
Market is also Seoul’s prime stop for street food lovers.
At its centre, tightly-packed stalls sell a range of Korean street food classics. Chomp on traditional Korean food such as mung bean pancakes.
Bibimbap is a rare find as you don’t usually see it sold on the street in Korea. The one here is made with barley and rice.
intriguing cultureVisit traditional wooden houses, or hanok, which go as far back as the Joseon Dynasty. Today, Namsangol Honok Village and some other villages operate as guesthouses, cultural centres and tea houses.
Andong Hahoe Village is the birthplace of renowned scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, located at the foot of Hwasan Mountain.
Its unique sights include the grand Nakdong River flowing around the village, the impressive Buyongdae Cliff, as well as scenic beaches, and lush pine trees.
Be sure to drop by the Bulguksa Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site housing important relics and the Golden Seated Vairocana Buddhist Figure.
appetiSing cuiSineAfter all the sightseeing, feast on Hanjeongsik, a full-course Korean set meal with an extensive array of savoury side dishes, main dishes and hot pots. You will literally be eating like a king, as this cuisine originated from banquets served in royal palaces or from the homes of aristocrats.
You can also warm your tummy
with the nutritious Black Pork Hot Plate, with black-haired pigs in Seongeup Folk Village.
With so much to see and experience, sign up with SingExpress for their 7/8D6N Experience Korea – Autumn/Winter tour. Guides will take you to all these places which include Seoul, Jeju, Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu and Andong.
Email [email protected] to find out more.
Call SingExpress Travel, People Park’s Complex, at Tel: 6438 2221 or visit www.singexpress.com.sg
aviation eMpire is a complete flight strategy game where players invest in a fleet, build a network with international destinations and develop their own airports.
gaMe & app DynaMicSThis new 3D flight strategy game for iOS and Android gives players a realistic experience of what it is like to manage an airline. The game combines the digital world with the real world: using real-life GPS check-in, players can unlock close to 70 airports in Aviation Empire.
In-app purchases make it possible for players to expand and personalise their fleets. They can also play across tablet and smartphone (if on the same platform) devices.
interactive with Social MeDiaAside from earning game credits, players are also rewarded with badges. By logging in with a social media account, they can share their achievements. Leader boards display players’ positions in the world and in relation to their friends.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Monpellier Venture and Little Chicken Game Company developed the game in close cooperation. The Aviation Empire Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AviationEmpire) connects players to KLM, the game developers and to one another.
KLM is the first airline to allow players to experience what it is like to manage an airline via a game.
3D flight strategy game launched by airlinea new 3d flight strategy game for ios and android has been launched by an airline, giving players the experience of what it’s liKe to manage one
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for kidsCanimalstravelling is now more fun for Kids with a travel range featuring canimals, the beloved Korean cartoon characters
saMMies by CaniMals, a collaboration with the popular Korean cartoon characters, presents four new and attractive travel bags for children.
These colourful children’s travel bags feature the cartoon characters known as Canimals, who are cheeky urban pixies who are inquisitive and who wander around the globe discovering new things through their naivety, curiosity and spirit of fun.
popular & loveaBle characterSCanimals captures children’s imaginations and encourages them to rediscover the world from a different perspective. Now, kids can continue to live their adventurous, explorative nature on their travels.
With cute characters such as Ato, Mimi, Nia and Capri, Sammies by Canimals promises to make children even happier when on a vacation.
MaDe with chilDren in MinDSammies by Canimals, a junior range from Samsonite, is constructed using shock-resistant lightweight polycarbonate and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) material, ensuring ease of use for fun-loving and active children.
Best of all, Sammies by Canimals is equipped with a multi-level handle to accommodate children of all sizes, enabling children to manoeuvre their
mini luggage as effortlessly as carrying their own schoolbags.
Sammies by Canimals is available at leading department stores and Samsonite stores.
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