181 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068529
Curry Fish Head
Shrimp Paste Chicken
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
West meets East Lunch Today
Golden Rooster Rice & Pasta Express Western
Fried Fish with fragrant (chicken) rice,
salad and soup @ 31 IBP (Creative) #07-00
salad and soup @ 31 IBP (Creative) #07-00
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Salt ... the Movie
Release Date: July 23, 2010
Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony)
Director: Phillip Noyce
Screenwriter: Kurt Wimmer
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Genre: Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of violence and action)
Official Website: WhoisSalt.com
Review: 6.5/10 rating
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: View here
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who Is Salt?"
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
The Last Airbender
Release Date: July 1, 2010 / August 5, 2010 (3D/2D theaters) Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Screenwriter: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Jessica Jade Andres, Aasif Mandvi, Shaun Toub, Cliff Curtis, Keong Sim
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG (for fantasy action violence)
Official Website: TheLastAirbendermovie.com
Review: 5.5/10 rating
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: One-Sheet 1 One-Sheet 2 Poster 2 Banner 1 Banner 2 Poster
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world.
Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, the live-action feature film "The Last Airbender" is the opening chapter in Aang's struggle to survive.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Guide to Hawker Food
Wanna know what hawker food is nice ? Check out the CEOs' Hawker Guide by The Business Times and Knight Frank. Let the chief executive officers (CEOs) recommend you the real stuff of what's good hawker food in Singapore!
CEOs' Hawker Guide @ 4Shared
CEOs' Hawker Guide @ Scribd.
Tongue, Taste and Struggles
Many of us have been taught that the human tongue may be divided into various sections when mapped according to areas of taste receptors. The tip of the tongue is the section for tasting sweet, the sides for sour and salty, and the back for bitter. Some studies however suggest that this mapping may be wrong because there is at the least a fifth basic taste.
In a health news archive from The New York Times, it was reported that besides the four basic tastes of sweet, sour, salty and bitter, there is a fifth flavor—savory. Savory can be detected in miso, soy sauce and other Asian foods, particularly those that contain monosodium glutamate. Scientists suspect there are receptors for other flavors as well and that receptors for basic tastes are not localized according to sections but spread throughout the tongue. What this means essentially is that receptors for different tastes are not confined to certain parts of the tongue. According to OneLook Dictionary, 'savory' means something “pleasing to the sense of taste” or “morally respectable or inoffensive,” and ‘savor’ refers to “flavor, taste of something” or as “derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in.” Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘savor’ as “to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.”
We know what it is like to taste and savor the food of our delight, and we know what it is to desire food that whets our appetite. Not everyone however gets to experience such luxury, especially the ones who are in want or poverty. Depending on our ability and circumstances, each of us can derive satisfaction and pleasure from tasting different flavors. Some of us however may get to taste or experience less of the sweet and more of the sour, salty or bitter. More often than not, many of us experience multiple ‘flavors’ of different situations at the same time, and these are seldom confined only to an area in our lives. We may taste and enjoy an aspect of our lives, yet be struggling or suffering in other areas at the same time. Like the different flavors we taste using our tongues, our lives often face differing experiences at different time.
Whether we are presently experiencing the sweetness of a good life or facing the bitterness, sourness and saltiness amidst a multitude of difficulties, however, let us stand firm, remain calm and take things in stride. Like the way we savor and taste good food, let us also savor and taste the good times we have slowly, to enjoy it as much as possible by dwelling our minds on things joyful and happy. Beyond that, let us also derive and receive pleasure in the things we do, for this is good, respectable and inoffensive, pleasing to the sense of taste and comfort for our soul. Remember the good times, how blessed we have been, and look forward to something better for the future. Even if we are low on cash, at least look for satisfaction within lesser stress. Don't forget, after the rain comes the rainbow and after the struggles come great promises.
Let's not give up, but trust to see better times even while amid the worst of situations. Draw pleasure in the things we do and especially the things we like to do. Map out the path to see what can help bridge the gap to the dreams we dreamed and work towards it with the help of God.
In a health news archive from The New York Times, it was reported that besides the four basic tastes of sweet, sour, salty and bitter, there is a fifth flavor—savory. Savory can be detected in miso, soy sauce and other Asian foods, particularly those that contain monosodium glutamate. Scientists suspect there are receptors for other flavors as well and that receptors for basic tastes are not localized according to sections but spread throughout the tongue. What this means essentially is that receptors for different tastes are not confined to certain parts of the tongue. According to OneLook Dictionary, 'savory' means something “pleasing to the sense of taste” or “morally respectable or inoffensive,” and ‘savor’ refers to “flavor, taste of something” or as “derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in.” Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘savor’ as “to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.”
We know what it is like to taste and savor the food of our delight, and we know what it is to desire food that whets our appetite. Not everyone however gets to experience such luxury, especially the ones who are in want or poverty. Depending on our ability and circumstances, each of us can derive satisfaction and pleasure from tasting different flavors. Some of us however may get to taste or experience less of the sweet and more of the sour, salty or bitter. More often than not, many of us experience multiple ‘flavors’ of different situations at the same time, and these are seldom confined only to an area in our lives. We may taste and enjoy an aspect of our lives, yet be struggling or suffering in other areas at the same time. Like the different flavors we taste using our tongues, our lives often face differing experiences at different time.
Whether we are presently experiencing the sweetness of a good life or facing the bitterness, sourness and saltiness amidst a multitude of difficulties, however, let us stand firm, remain calm and take things in stride. Like the way we savor and taste good food, let us also savor and taste the good times we have slowly, to enjoy it as much as possible by dwelling our minds on things joyful and happy. Beyond that, let us also derive and receive pleasure in the things we do, for this is good, respectable and inoffensive, pleasing to the sense of taste and comfort for our soul. Remember the good times, how blessed we have been, and look forward to something better for the future. Even if we are low on cash, at least look for satisfaction within lesser stress. Don't forget, after the rain comes the rainbow and after the struggles come great promises.
Let's not give up, but trust to see better times even while amid the worst of situations. Draw pleasure in the things we do and especially the things we like to do. Map out the path to see what can help bridge the gap to the dreams we dreamed and work towards it with the help of God.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
What Men and Women Want
What do women want?
According to a survey by the Singapore Development Unit (SDU) of 200 single women, over 80% of the women expected the following of men:- Pay for dates
- Escort them home
- Take initiative in celebrating special occasions like birthdays
- Dress up for special occasions
Nearly a quarter expected men to carry their bags for them, and half consider gentlemanly gestures like opening doors necessary.
What do men want?
A poll of what 85 men expected of their ladies was carried out by Straits Times Urban news supplement revealed the following:
- 78% ranked looks as an important feature they look out for in their date
- A girlfriend must not stop the man from socialising with his girl friends
- A girlfriend must also enjoy going out with his male friends
What some are saying on their blogs:
- This is Jenna’s Space ”We aren’t expecting very much, but it will be so good if Singapore men are a bit more caring and sensitive.
- SgForums ”Do SG Women expect too much?”
- Steph’s Blog Read this humorous love story by NTU undergraduate Stephanie. She has a modest collection of meaningful stories on love and relationships, some base on true accounts. Check them out using ther ‘Stories by me’ tag.
Where to find books on love and relationships? Check out DDC 306.7 and 646.77 in the General collection of libraries.
Source:
1. Mak Mun San, ”Love me, spoil me”, Straits Times, 24 Feb 08, Factiva, 9 Mar 08, www.factiva.com
2. Tee, Karen, Qianhua, Yeo, Straits Times Urban, “Urban man: Their ideal woman”, 6 March 2008, pg 6-7.
Posted by Ang Mei Jun,
Librarian, Adult & Young People’s Services
Source URL: http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/ask/adults/408
SpideY: What do you think? Do you agree with the survey? Let me know what you really want, the things you like and the topics you want to know.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Venison Lunch Today
Mei Wei Kitchen
Coffee shop @
Blk 282A Toh Guan Road
Coffee shop @
Blk 282A Toh Guan Road
Venison Hor Fun with
spring onion and ginger
spring onion and ginger
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wanna Meetup?
Some interesting Meetup Groups in Singapore ...
The Singapore Vegetarian Meetup Group
The Singapore Tennis Meetup Group
The Singapore Writers Meetup Group
The Singapore Expat Meetup
The Singapore Shuffle - Jogging/Hiking Meetup
Singapore Digital Photography Meetup Group
Women's Chill Out Kakis
The Singapore Movie Fans (and Food Lovers') Meetup Group
Singapore Travel Meetup Group
SFC - Singapore Friends Club
Feel free to check it out!
Feel free to check it out!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Friends Club Meetup
AFTERWORK DRINKS (FREE BEER 7.00P,M-8.00PM) -STEROLOUNGE-MARINA SQUARE
Location
Stereolounge
Pan Pacific Hotel
7 Raffles Blouevard, Marina Square
Singapore 65 6337 0800
Date: 21/07/10
Day : Wed
Time : 7.00pm -9.00pm. You can stay late if you want
Venue: Sterolab, Pan Pacific Singapore,
7, Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, 3 minutes walk from Promenade MRT
The event is not organised by me and I am only Event co-ordinator for the event.
FREE BEER from 7pm-8pm
All standard drinks (including draught beers and wines) during Happy Hour at Stereolounge are only S$5++ each so you can come early as it starts from 5pm and goes on till 9pm
Music by DJs Edward, Stephen Day, Joe Ng, Natalie Pixiedub and Tommy AK!
Have a nice day
Francis
Founder and Organiser
Singapore Friends Club (SFC)
LocationStereolounge
Pan Pacific Hotel
7 Raffles Blouevard, Marina Square
Singapore 65 6337 0800
Date: 21/07/10
Day : Wed
Time : 7.00pm -9.00pm. You can stay late if you want
Venue: Sterolab, Pan Pacific Singapore,
7, Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, 3 minutes walk from Promenade MRT
The event is not organised by me and I am only Event co-ordinator for the event.
FREE BEER from 7pm-8pm
All standard drinks (including draught beers and wines) during Happy Hour at Stereolounge are only S$5++ each so you can come early as it starts from 5pm and goes on till 9pm
Music by DJs Edward, Stephen Day, Joe Ng, Natalie Pixiedub and Tommy AK!
Have a nice day
Francis
Founder and Organiser
Singapore Friends Club (SFC)
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Green Lantern
Release Date: June 17, 2011
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins, Mark Strong, Taika Waititi, Temuera Morrison, Angela Bassett, Jay O. Sanders and Jon Tenney
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: TBA
Official Website: TBA
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: Not Available
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Hal (Ryan Reynolds) is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallaxhe will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
Based on the popular DC Super Hero "Green Lantern" stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role as the newest member of the Green Lantern Corps. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers, but when a new enemy threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate, and the fate of Earth, lies in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins, Mark Strong, Taika Waititi, Temuera Morrison, Angela Bassett, Jay O. Sanders and Jon Tenney
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: TBA
Official Website: TBA
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: Not Available
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Hal (Ryan Reynolds) is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallaxhe will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
Based on the popular DC Super Hero "Green Lantern" stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role as the newest member of the Green Lantern Corps. Each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers, but when a new enemy threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate, and the fate of Earth, lies in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Follow Your Friends' Blogs @ Facebook
If you have an account at Facebook and you are a blogger, why not have your friends follow your blog at Facebook?
All you need to do is to register your blog at NetworkedBlogs.
Follow my blog at NetworkedBlogs and I will follow yours:
All you need to do is to register your blog at NetworkedBlogs.
Follow my blog at NetworkedBlogs and I will follow yours:
Ellipsis and Em Dash
Ellipsis is represented in any piece of writing by a row of three periods or full stops (...). At times, it may overlap with the use of em dash (—).
Ellipsis is useful for omitting certain words in long speech writing, citations or quotations. When using ellipsis, however, the writer must be careful not to change the meaning of what the speaker is actually saying. This is a basic journalistic rule and ethical practice for any kind of writing. When ellipsis is used at the end of a sentence, it usually signifies something is 'to be continued ...'. If used somewhere between a sentence, it is considered an omission to shorten a sentence, often to remove words that are not critical to the objective point at hand. For example:
According to the MLA and AP style guideline, ellipsis should precede and proceed with a space for correct usage as shown above. There is a tendency for many writers to omit the space after a word, and this is not a correct usage following the standard style guides.
Em dash is represented by a longer dash (—), and should not be mistaken as figure dash (-) or en dash (–). Figure dash is used as a hyphen and en dash in a range, for example 'three to ten people' or 3–10 people.
Em dash is used in two ways, one as a break between a continuing sentence and the other at the end of sentence.
When used as a break between a continuing sentence, it sets off from the parenthetical information to indicate a break in character thought or speech. For example:
When used at the end of a sentence, it usually refers to an aposiopesis—a sentence deliberately broken off and left unfinished which ending is supplied by your imagination or to give impression of unwillingness or inability to continue. For example:
According to the MLA and AP style guideline, the em dash should not precede or proceed with a space for correct usage as shown above.
Ellipsis is useful for omitting certain words in long speech writing, citations or quotations. When using ellipsis, however, the writer must be careful not to change the meaning of what the speaker is actually saying. This is a basic journalistic rule and ethical practice for any kind of writing. When ellipsis is used at the end of a sentence, it usually signifies something is 'to be continued ...'. If used somewhere between a sentence, it is considered an omission to shorten a sentence, often to remove words that are not critical to the objective point at hand. For example:
Before
Jane went about looking for the dog again and again, but was unable to find it.
After
Jane went about looking for the dog again ... but was unable to find it.
According to the MLA and AP style guideline, ellipsis should precede and proceed with a space for correct usage as shown above. There is a tendency for many writers to omit the space after a word, and this is not a correct usage following the standard style guides.
Em dash is represented by a longer dash (—), and should not be mistaken as figure dash (-) or en dash (–). Figure dash is used as a hyphen and en dash in a range, for example 'three to ten people' or 3–10 people.
Em dash is used in two ways, one as a break between a continuing sentence and the other at the end of sentence.
When used as a break between a continuing sentence, it sets off from the parenthetical information to indicate a break in character thought or speech. For example:
Every single thing we do—big or small—is significant in the sight of God.
When facing tough situations, the best thing to do is to first know God’s will through His word—the Bible.
When used at the end of a sentence, it usually refers to an aposiopesis—a sentence deliberately broken off and left unfinished which ending is supplied by your imagination or to give impression of unwillingness or inability to continue. For example:
"Get out, or else—!"
According to the MLA and AP style guideline, the em dash should not precede or proceed with a space for correct usage as shown above.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Street Fighter Super Arcade Gaming Event
Super Battle Opera (SBO) 8th Arcadia Cup Tournament
If you are an arcade gamer, you'll be familiar with Street Fighter 4.
You can now be a part of the game and fight your way through to represent Singapore in competing with the best gamers in the world.
All you need to do is enter the Super Battle Opera (SBO) tournament and showcase your moves, where the best winning team will emerge to compete in Tokyo, Japan with the best of the best!
Competition dates for SBO
Singapore Qualifying Rounds: 17 July & 24 July 2010 (3pm to 8pm)
Singapore Qualifying Finals: 31 July 2010, Saturday (6pm to 11pm)
Venue: Arcadia, 201 Victoria Street, Illuma at Bugis #05-04/08, Singapore 188067
Tel: 6509 9888
Fee: $7 per participant
Register at: http://www.round1.sg/sbo
Grand Finals in Japan: September 2010
Organized by Tornado, the integrated entertainment hub which offers advanced line-up of gaming machines and facilities, together with Round1.sg, Singapore's premier fighting game community, this 8th Arcadia Cup Tournament is an annual Japanese fighting video game event hosted by Arcadia.
If you are an arcade gamer, you'll be familiar with Street Fighter 4.
You can now be a part of the game and fight your way through to represent Singapore in competing with the best gamers in the world.
All you need to do is enter the Super Battle Opera (SBO) tournament and showcase your moves, where the best winning team will emerge to compete in Tokyo, Japan with the best of the best!
Competition dates for SBO
Singapore Qualifying Rounds: 17 July & 24 July 2010 (3pm to 8pm)
Singapore Qualifying Finals: 31 July 2010, Saturday (6pm to 11pm)
Venue: Arcadia, 201 Victoria Street, Illuma at Bugis #05-04/08, Singapore 188067
Tel: 6509 9888
Fee: $7 per participant
Register at: http://www.round1.sg/sbo
Grand Finals in Japan: September 2010
Organized by Tornado, the integrated entertainment hub which offers advanced line-up of gaming machines and facilities, together with Round1.sg, Singapore's premier fighting game community, this 8th Arcadia Cup Tournament is an annual Japanese fighting video game event hosted by Arcadia.
Art of Lasting Relationship
Some of us who are in a relationship may be wondering what the prospect is like to have a lasting marriage. Others may feel or think there is no need to be married to have a relationship since divorce is so common these days. Yet there are others who hesitate to enter into a relationship because of the many known broken marriages and their sad endings.
Marriage is all about the bonding of two becoming one. Separation causes split and the tearing away of one from the other, leaving each with only half. What has once been joined together, unfortunately, cannot become two again without hurting deep within and this usually lasts a lifetime. Remarriage, while our former half is still alive, often ends with the recurrence of a non lasting relationship that creates greater hurts than before. This is because true love once given cannot be returned without hurt, and life as we know it cannot remain the same.
Recently, I heard a sermon on 'Keys to a Fulfilling Marriage' by an itinerant preacher Raymond Davey from Sydney, Australia. He suggested three ways of keeping a marriage: Truth, Trust and Tolerance, and five actions we can take to keep a marriage: Communication, Commitment, Companionship, Communion, and Completeness. This article is adapted from the principles shared by him which I hope will help those who are planning marriage or are looking for answers to a fulfilling marriage.
Ways to Keep a Marriage
Truth is about a husband and wife always being truthful to each other. We must not hide the truth from our spouse and we must never lie. Being truthful is important because our spouses have been given the inner spirit to sense untruth, and this can give rise to a breakup.
Trust is about a husband and wife trusting each other. If a husband and wife fail to trust each other, a divorce may ensue. If a spouse is unfaithful or is faithless towards the other, his or her spirit must take heed not to break the faith.
Tolerance is about a husband and wife loving each other enough to tolerate and forebear each other's differences. Differences can come from the way we think about something, the way we do things, our behavior and other areas. These can tear relationships apart if mutual love and understanding are absent.
Actions to Take
Communication is about spending time with each other, with our children and the family. If we do not communicate and spend time with each other to have heart to heart talk and do things together, before long our presence will not be felt, and eventually we will be ignored.
Commitment is about sacrificial love. If we love our spouse, we will be ready to do anything for our spouse, even to lay down our lives.
Companionship is about being there for each other to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
Communion is about our union in marriage, the dutiful honor within the marriage bed of undefiled wholesome union between man and wife only. Keeping this union undefiled and wholesome holds the key to a successful marriage.
Completeness is about keeping relationships prioritized in the following order: God, man and wife, family and children, work, ministry, and self.
No one likes a divorce, but that does not mean we should avoid marriage. We must take heed never to be faithless or to break faith or to deal treacherously. Marriage ties the two to become one flesh, so let all couples stay faithful to keep what has been joined together!
Marriage is all about the bonding of two becoming one. Separation causes split and the tearing away of one from the other, leaving each with only half. What has once been joined together, unfortunately, cannot become two again without hurting deep within and this usually lasts a lifetime. Remarriage, while our former half is still alive, often ends with the recurrence of a non lasting relationship that creates greater hurts than before. This is because true love once given cannot be returned without hurt, and life as we know it cannot remain the same.
Recently, I heard a sermon on 'Keys to a Fulfilling Marriage' by an itinerant preacher Raymond Davey from Sydney, Australia. He suggested three ways of keeping a marriage: Truth, Trust and Tolerance, and five actions we can take to keep a marriage: Communication, Commitment, Companionship, Communion, and Completeness. This article is adapted from the principles shared by him which I hope will help those who are planning marriage or are looking for answers to a fulfilling marriage.
Ways to Keep a Marriage
Truth is about a husband and wife always being truthful to each other. We must not hide the truth from our spouse and we must never lie. Being truthful is important because our spouses have been given the inner spirit to sense untruth, and this can give rise to a breakup.
Trust is about a husband and wife trusting each other. If a husband and wife fail to trust each other, a divorce may ensue. If a spouse is unfaithful or is faithless towards the other, his or her spirit must take heed not to break the faith.
Tolerance is about a husband and wife loving each other enough to tolerate and forebear each other's differences. Differences can come from the way we think about something, the way we do things, our behavior and other areas. These can tear relationships apart if mutual love and understanding are absent.
Actions to Take
Communication is about spending time with each other, with our children and the family. If we do not communicate and spend time with each other to have heart to heart talk and do things together, before long our presence will not be felt, and eventually we will be ignored.
Commitment is about sacrificial love. If we love our spouse, we will be ready to do anything for our spouse, even to lay down our lives.
Companionship is about being there for each other to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.
Communion is about our union in marriage, the dutiful honor within the marriage bed of undefiled wholesome union between man and wife only. Keeping this union undefiled and wholesome holds the key to a successful marriage.
Completeness is about keeping relationships prioritized in the following order: God, man and wife, family and children, work, ministry, and self.
No one likes a divorce, but that does not mean we should avoid marriage. We must take heed never to be faithless or to break faith or to deal treacherously. Marriage ties the two to become one flesh, so let all couples stay faithful to keep what has been joined together!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Inception
Release Date: July 16, 2010 (conventional and IMAX theaters)
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Christopher Nolan
Screenwriter: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of violence and action throughout)
Official Website: Inceptionmovie.com
Review: 7/10 rating 9.5/10 rating
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: One-Sheet Bus Shelter Art 1 Bus Shelter Art 2 Bus Shelter Art 3 Bus Shelter Art 4 Bus Shelter Art 5 Teaser
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Christopher Nolan
Screenwriter: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of violence and action throughout)
Official Website: Inceptionmovie.com
Review: 7/10 rating 9.5/10 rating
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: One-Sheet Bus Shelter Art 1 Bus Shelter Art 2 Bus Shelter Art 3 Bus Shelter Art 4 Bus Shelter Art 5 Teaser
Production Stills: View here
Plot Summary: Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Release Date: December 10, 2010 (3D/2D theaters)
Studio: Fox Walden
Director: Michael Apted
Screenwriter: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Richard LaGravenese, Michael Petroni
Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, Gary Sweet, Bruce Spence, Arthur Angel, Shane Rangi, Liam Neeson
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: Narnia.com
Review: Not Available
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Plot Summary: This time around – Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb – find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.
Joining forces once again with their royal friend Prince Caspian and the warrior mouse Reepicheep, they are whisked away on a mysterious mission to the Lone Islands, and beyond. On this bewitching voyage that will test their hearts and spirits, the trio will face magical Dufflepuds, sinister slave traders, roaring dragons and enchanted merfolk. Only an entirely uncharted journey to Aslan's Country – a voyage of destiny and transformation for each of those aboard the Dawn Treader – can save Narnia, and all the astonishing creatures in it, from an unfathomable fate.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Release Date: November 19, 2010 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D) Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: David Yates
Screenwriter: Steve Kloves
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy, John Hurt, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Imelda Staunton, Jason Isaacs, Miranda Richardson, Warwick Davis, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Brendan Gleeson, Ciaran Hinds, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis, Julie Walters, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Jamie Campbell Bower, Richard Griffiths, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Fiona Shaw, Helen McCrory, David O'Hara, Natalia Tena
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: HarryPotter.com
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Plot Summary: Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction—the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart.
Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting anyone who might oppose them. But the one prize they still seek is the one most valuable to Voldemort: Harry Porter. The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort... alive.
Harry's only hope is to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. But as he searches for clues, he uncovers an old and almost forgotten tale—the legend of the Deathly Hallows. And if the legend turns out to be true, it could give Voldemort the ultimate power he seeks.
Little does Harry know that his future has already been decided by his past when, on that fateful day, he became "the Boy Who Lived." No longer just a boy, Harry Potter is drawing ever closer to the task for which he has been preparing since the day he first stepped into Hogwarts: the ultimate battle with Voldemort.
Roasted Delight Lunch Today
Hong Ji Roasted Delight@ Toh Guan Road Blk 282A #01-01
Barbeque Pork and Roasted Duck Rice
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Beef Rice Noodle Lunch Today
Beef Kway TeowIndo-Thai stall of Mega Food Mall
Causeway Point, Woodlands
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Asian Lunch Today
Kopitiam @ Sun Plaza, Sembawang
Dim sum stall ... lotus leaf rice, siew mai, big pork pao and bbq pao
Korean stall ... spicy chicken and soba with rice, soup,kimchi, myulchibokkeum 멸치볶음 (ikan bilis)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Malay Rice Lunch Today
Mahan Nasi Lemak @ TradeHub21 Food CourtRice with sambal chicken drumstick, fried sambal
goreng beancurd, fried egg and curry veggie
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Taiwanese Lunch Today
Xian Ding Wei Taiwanese XpressIMM Building #01-47/48
Sweet potato porridge with sweet
Sweet potato porridge with sweet
and sour sauce fish and soup
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Fare Heights
Ever since the public transport fare height from July 3, my usual once a week $20 top-up of EZlink has doubled.
The so-called travel fare by distance is a way to increase fare by justifying that more people are benefiting from lower fare if they transfer between different types of public transportation. This, in my humble opinion, is a rather stupid idea for many because it means more time wasted, and Time is Money!
I, for one, travel a straight route via the MRT train to and from work. This essentially means zero benefit and increased expense for me. Just some months ago, JTC also did a 'fare adjustment' to their shuttle bus service to my workplace at IBP from the Jurong East MRT station. The adjustment doubled the fare price. All in, my transport expense per month has increased exponentially. During these times when many corporations are still cutting cost and slashing or freezing employees' pay, it appears transport fare heights are simply inappropriate, yet it is happening all the time.
Over the last several days, the radio stations have brought this topic up for discussion. I see no point in this, however, because it is already a done deal and nothing is going to change. This is what people in Singapore know for a long time, for this is our country and this is our land, where things get done first before consent, so no one can later amend.
The so-called travel fare by distance is a way to increase fare by justifying that more people are benefiting from lower fare if they transfer between different types of public transportation. This, in my humble opinion, is a rather stupid idea for many because it means more time wasted, and Time is Money!
I, for one, travel a straight route via the MRT train to and from work. This essentially means zero benefit and increased expense for me. Just some months ago, JTC also did a 'fare adjustment' to their shuttle bus service to my workplace at IBP from the Jurong East MRT station. The adjustment doubled the fare price. All in, my transport expense per month has increased exponentially. During these times when many corporations are still cutting cost and slashing or freezing employees' pay, it appears transport fare heights are simply inappropriate, yet it is happening all the time.
Over the last several days, the radio stations have brought this topic up for discussion. I see no point in this, however, because it is already a done deal and nothing is going to change. This is what people in Singapore know for a long time, for this is our country and this is our land, where things get done first before consent, so no one can later amend.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Weekend Lunch Indulgence
Banquet @ Causeway Point
Hokkien Fried Prawn Noodles
2-in-1 Black & White Carrot Cake
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