Breakfast @ Wendy's

Breakfast @ Wendy's
next to Northpoint
Yishun

Help Needed: Dogs and Cats Shelter

As some of you may have read in the papers, a kind lady by the name of Mdm Yap has spent 3 million dollars in the past 6 years to maintain the shelter by herself. However, due to the high expenses, she has been owing the landlord rental for a couple of months.

Another animal shelter, Mdm Wong's Shelter, is willing to take over Mdm Yap's Shelter to provide love for these animals. However, this is a long-term commitment that requires lots of manpower and financial assistance. The following is a rough breakdown of the monthly expenses:

Food: S$2,000
Manpower: S$2,000
Utilities: S$1,000
Rental: S$3,500-S$4,000
Medical: S$1,000*
Shampoo, misc, etc: S$500
Total: S$10,000-S$10,500

*Not including vet visits, hospitalisation fees

Mdm Wong's Shelter is currently facing financial difficulties as well with the possibility of closure if not enough funds are raised by end October 2010. This means some 30 dogs and 60 cats are facing the danger of being put to sleep, getting killed or abused.

A colleague of mine who has been a volunteer there for the past two Sundays, said some of the cats and dogs are strays while some of them are abandoned. Nevertheless, they are always very friendly and loving towards every volunteer. Some will jump up, grab her waist and look at her with loving eyes, and some will run and hide with fears in their eyes.

If you are interested to find out more, you can read the news and visit the following sites:

The Straits Times

Blog

Facebook

You can also email to mdmwongshelter@hotmail.com. Thank you for your support.

World Animal Day - Oct 10, 2010

Volunteers needed for this Sunday's World Animal Day event.

Event Name: PAWS AT THE BEACH
Where: East Coast Park, Area D1 – Dalbergia Green
Date: 10 October (Sunday)
Time: 10.30am-6pm
Buses: 16, 31, 36, 55, 76, 135, 155, 196 and 853 to Marine Parade Road
Service 401 to East Coast Park Service Road available on Sunday.
Parking: Car Park D1

For ore information, click here.

Webinar

First time I attended a webinar (web-based seminar) yesterday (9-10pm Singapore time; 9-10am USA EDT time).

I get to look at what's presented onscreen, hear the presenter's voice, ask questions and speak out. Interesting and interactive.

High Class Chicken Rice Lunch Today

Chicken Rice

Chatterbox
Mandarin Orchard
Singapore

Western Lunch Today

Fish and Chips

Viva Vox Cafe
3A International Business Park #01-10
Icon @ IBP, Singapore

HappY Mid-Autumn Festival!

Wishing All a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! (",)

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

Release Date: September 23, 2010
Studio: Media Asia
Director: Andrew Lau
Screenwriter: Andrew Lau, Gordon Chan
Starring: Donnie Yen, Anthony Wong, Huang Bo, Shu Qi
Genre: Martial Arts
MPAA Rating: Not Available

Plot Summary: In 1920s China, the nation is divided by in-fighting as Japan becomes the most powerful force in Asia, taking over Northern Shanghai. In this city torn by international conflict, local nightclub "Casablanca" becomes a hotbed of spies, English officials, mobsters, and the Japanese military- all looking to gain control of the country, with little regard for its citizens.

Into this den of intrigue enters Chen Zhen (Donnie Yen), who has returned to China after fighting alongside the Allied forces in Europe, bringing some dark secrets from his past along with him. During the day, he's known as "Ku" and appears to be just another wealthy playboy. But at night, he takes to the street as a masked warrior, determined to subvert the Japanese invasion while becoming entangled with the sultry Kiki (Played by Shu Qi), who has a dangerous secret of her own. When his past catches up to him, Zhen is faced with near impossible odds- but his skills are formidable, and he's up to the challenge.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Release Date: September 24, 2010
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Oliver Stone
Screenwriter: Oliver Stone, Allan Loeb
Starring: Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella, Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon, Vanessa Ferlito, Charlie Sheen
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for brief strong language and thematic elements)
Official Website: WallStreetMoneyNeverSleeps.com
Review: Not Available
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: View here
Production Stills: View here

Plot Summary: Shia LaBeouf stars with Michael Douglas, who'll reprise his Gordon Gekko role. Langella will play Lewis Zabel, an old-time broker who mentors LaBeouf's character, a young Wall Street broker.

When Gekko comes out of prison, he essentially has to redefine himself, redefine his character, he's looking for that second chance.

LaBeouf portrays Jake Moore, who is the fiancé of Gekko's daughter, played by Carey Mulligan; Josh Brolin as the head of an investment bank; and Susan Sarandon as Jake's mother. Charlie Sheen who played the central role of Bud Fox, a young trader, in the original, will make a cameo in the sequel.

Dim Sum Lunch Today

Got to taste one of the best dim sum I've ever eaten today.

Old Hong Kong Kitchen
10 Sinaran Drive #02-80
Square 2 @ Novena
Singapore 307506
Web: oldhongkong.com.sg

Fragrant Rose Tea

Chee Cheong Fun with Prawns

Fried Beancurd Roll with Shrimps

Steamed Sponge Cake

Hard Rock Cafe

I am an ardent collector of Hard Rock Cafe merchandize around the world—watches, key chains, t-shirts—but not in my own country!


Passed by HRC @ Orchard today.

Friends Club Upcoming Event (Sep 8, 2010)

More information ...

Fee or Free?

It used to be said a job is no longer a job if we are doing what we like doing. Hypothetically, this also means when what we like doing becomes a job, it is no longer a pleasure doing what we like doing.

Life as a writer is very much the same. I used to write for leisure on topics of my own interest, and I enjoyed every minute and second while I was doing it. However, when the day came for me to make a living out of what I like best, writing became more of a pressure than pleasure. Deadlines now come as part and parcel of life and rushing is a norm. Inspiration and creative thinking no longer come easy as before, and hard work seems always the order of the day. All these often boil down to one question—am I writing for free or for a fee? When I write for a fee, expectations are always tagged with the price, and this is seldom fun. When I write for free, it is usually done with pleasure and there is no pressure.

Many, like me, enjoy writing for pleasure. Pleasure alone however is not enough to keep me and my family living happily ever after. In the real world, if I hope to survive, I need to be paid for what I write. What I write however is not up to me to decide, and depends on the demand required by the respective publications. If a publication wants me to write on topics such as lifestyle, like what’s hot what’s not, nightlife favorite spots, latest in the fashion and entertainment world, I’ll just have to go along and mix around with the people famed for such lifestyles, whether I like it or not.

Life as a writer is not all a bed of roses. It is also not all just about doing what we like best because every rose has its thorns. In order for me to make a living, it matters whether I am writing for free or for a fee. If I wish to survive, I will have to go with what’s in demand, what make news and what people want to read. I am no saint though I very much want to live my life free from the entanglements of this world. Eventually, however, the question remains the same. In what way can I survive? Should I follow the instructions of my editor and write what’s in demand—which bears consequences of mixing with the wrong crowd—or do I keep myself clean and lost credibility in the industry?

If you are in my position and you are a writer working for a publisher, which path would you take? Would you maintain your dignity to stay clear from mixing around with the wrong company or would you simply do what is demanded of the job and leave the rest to taking a step at a time?

Lunch Today @ Central

Kopi Roti Central
6 Eu Tong Sen Street #B1-26
The Central Mall
Singapore 59817

Prawn Noodles

Laksa

Men's Shoes

Hush Puppies - The Body Shoe

Bought this pair of shoes from Hush Puppies today.

About the Shoe (according to Hush Puppies)
Proven by experts in biomechanics, this unique design enhances natural walking motion, making your stride smoother and more balanced. The BioBevel is perfectly placed in the heel and toe to encourage the foot to follow the most natural and efficient motion. High-tech materials typically found in athetic shoes keep your feet cool, dry and comfortable.

Japanese Buffet Lunch Today

Kuishi Bo Japanese Buffet Restaurant
1 Jurong West Central 2
Jurong Point #B1-47/51

Japanese Food Street
Singapore 648886

New Japanese Restaurant @ IMM

New AOBA / BOTEJYU

Japanese Restaurant @ IMM

Japanese Gourmet Town - BOTEJYU
IMM Building#01-31/32
Singapore 609601

Wanna try it with me?
I'm available on weekdays lunchtime.

TVB Series - Growing Through Life 摘星之旅

Starring: 刘松仁 Damian Lau, 林 峰 Raymond Lam, 黄宗泽 Bosco Wong, 叶 童 Cecilia Yip, 赵子琪 Zhao Ziqi, 梁靖琪 Toby Leung, 林嘉华 Dominic Lam, 吕有慧 Lui Yau Wai

Cuisine Lunch Today

My Mum's Cuisine
238 Thomson Road #02-76/77
Novena Square
Singapore 307683
Seafood Hor Fun with squid, prawns, fish cake and vegetables
Sambal Prawn Omelette

Chendol dessert

Tokyo Bust Express

Unveil your irresistible allure and send hearts a flutter with your confident, youthful female beauty!

For the first time in Singapore, you too can experience Japan's best kept breast enhancement secret.

Check out how ...

Nurse Night @ SupperClub ~ August 7, 2010

Socialdeal Launch Party @ Supperclub - Nurse Night (7 August 2010)

Join us to celebrate our launch in the most elegant club in Singapore. The upscale club is regarded to be the most trendy, offering the glitz of Singapore's night scene. Supperclub, without a doubt, is the unprecedented lifestyle party destination.

Avatar (Special Edition) Returing to Theaters

20th Century Fox has announced that James Cameron's Avatar will be re-released into Digital 3D and IMAX 3D theaters on August 27 with over 8 minutes of never before seen footage!

"Since - and largely as of result of - Avatar's release last December, the number of available digital 3D screens has exploded, and moviegoers who missed experiencing the film in 3D, as well as fans that want to return to Pandora again, will now have that opportunity," the studio said.

The Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.7 billion in worldwide box office.

The Expendables

Release Date: August 13, 2010
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Screenwriter: David Callaham, Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Giselle Itie, Charisma Carpenter, Gary Daniels, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke
Genre: Action, Thriller
MPAA Rating: R (for strong action and bloody violence throughout, and for some language)
Official Website: Expendablesthemovie.com
Review: Not Available
DVD Review: Not Available
DVD: Not Available
Movie Poster: One-Sheet Legends Art Poster Outdoor Art 1 Outdoor Art 2
Production Stills: View here

Plot Summary: Expendable: capable of being sacrificed in order to accomplish a military objective.

"The Expendables" is a hard-hitting action/thriller about a group of mercenaries hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize things aren’t quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With their mission thwarted and an innocent life in danger, the men struggle with an even tougher challenge – one that threatens to destroy this band of brothers.

Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) is a man with nothing to lose. Fearless and void of emotion, he is the leader, the sage and the strategist of this tight-knit band of men who live on the fringe. His only attachment is to his pickup truck, his seaplane and his team of loyal modern-day warriors. His is a true cynic who describes what he does as "removing those hard to get at stains." The team behind him is made up of Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), former SAS and a savant with anything that has a blade; Yin Yang (Jet Li), a master at close-quarter combat; Hale Caesar (Terry Crews), who has known Barney for ten years and is a long-barrel weapons specialist; Toll Road (Randy Couture), a skilled demolitions expert and considered the intellect of the group; and Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), a combat veteran and an expert in precision sniping who struggles with his own demons.

When the mysterious Church offers Barney a job no one else would take, Barney and his team embark on what appears to be a routine mission: overthrow General Gaza (David Zayas), the murderous dictator of the small island country of Vilena and end the years of death and destruction inflicted on its people. On a reconnaissance mission to Vilena, Barney and Christmas meet their contact Sandra (Giselle Itie), a local freedom-fighter with a dark secret. They also come to learn who their true enemy is: rogue ex-CIA operative James Monroe (Eric Roberts) and his henchman Paine (Steve Austin). When things go terribly wrong, Barney and Christmas are forced to leave Sandra behind, essentially giving her a death sentence. Haunted by this failure, Barney convinces the team to return to Vilena to rescue the hostage and finish the job he started. And to perhaps save a soul: his own.

Herbal Soup Lunch Today

Stew Soup
Food Court @ TradeHub21

Herbal Chicken Soup with rice

My Travel Collectibles

Check out my Travel Collectibles
Click on image to access photo album

Curry Fish Head Lunch Today

Ocean Curry Fish Head @ Amoy
181 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068529

Curry Fish Head

Shrimp Paste Chicken

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

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?"

Western Lunch Today

Fish and Chips

Harry's @ IBP
1A International Business Park #01-01
Singapore 609933

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.

Grid Girls 2010 Audition

SingTel F1 Grid Girls 2010 Audition @ Zouk!

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.

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.

Swim Wear n Bikini Sale

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