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Singapore’s Ultimate Shopping Precincts
Venture into the shopaholics’ paradise and get your hands on great buys as the annual Great Singapore Sale slash up to 70% off the original prices of items at the malls throughout the city. This much-longed mega sale event leaves a promise of nothing but superb bargains on a wide array of Singaporean to international brands. Now, it’s time to rejoice and flood these shopping hubs exclusively found in the city:
ION Orchard
This shopping destination offers over 330 of the world’s best-loved lifestyle and concept retail stores while having eight levels of spacious capacity for shoppers to wander around. ION also offers great privilege to tourists as they can have tourist wallets highlighting attractive offerings from selected brands.
Wisma Atria
If a combination of shopping and dining experience is what you’re after for, then you’ve come to the right place where everything is under one roof. Wisma is surely a fashionista’s mall that houses extensive array of international brands such as Lacoste, Cotton On, Forever 21 etc.,
Festivewalk Sentosa
Festivewalk defines a treasure trove of tempting finds as it showcases exclusive and luxury retail outlets. The mall is Asia’s first that houses Chihuly Gallery, a world renowned collection hub of glass sculpture, fluid and colorful installations. Here you’ll also find the most popular cosmetic brands and lingerie endorsed by the world’s hottest models.
Suntec City Mall
A record holder of Guinness Book of records in 1998 as the world’s largest fountain in the world, “Fountain of Wealth” was constructed in accordance to Feng Shui principles. The mall is divided into four shopping zones, The Galleria, where high-end labels are found, Tropics where lifestyle services and merchandising are specialized, Fountain-Terrace for sightseeing and Entertainment area for family and groups. This place is the great one-stop destination to relax.
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Top Recipes for Your Holiday Leftovers
One thing we love about Christmas here in Singapore is its abundance when it comes to food preparation. It seems that no expense will be spared for us to have a good time and delighted stomach. If this year we decided to prepare tons of food because we finally invited many people, it is time that we think of our recipes.
Looking for the perfect recipe may be a daunting task to others but actually, the guests will appreciate anything that is served. However, did we stop for a moment to consider what to do with the leftovers? It is a waste to throw many foods so we have to maximize it and be inventive. Here are top recipes for our holiday leftovers:
- Poultry: Roasted poultry like duck, turkey, goose and chicken is a common dish. In fact, in the case of turkey, they are mostly considered the centrepiece. The good thing is that poultry leftovers can be made into different dishes. For example, you can consider it putting in your sandwiches or soups and even in your salads. If you think you cannot possibly consume it at one time, you can just cut it and freeze it for another time.
- Stuffing: If there are many stuffing left, you can make something out of it say combining it with cooked vegetables. Stuffing will be a good combination if mixed with carrots, potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
- Vegetables: It is not yet time to throw away leftover vegetables. You can make a stock out of it. A root vegetable soup will be perfect with potatoes, carrots and even parsnips.
- Pudding: For Christmas pudding, it can be salvaged. You can make a pudding strudel or better, muffins. If you want a simple thing, you simply need to reheat the pudding and serve it with custard or ice cream.
- Beef: Roast beef is expensive and it would be a waste to throw it. You can consider beef hotpot or mince beef recipes to rescue it.
To prevent spoilage of leftovers, we have to cool it first (ideally about ninety minutes) and split it into smaller portions before refrigerating it. The lifespan of leftovers will only be for two days and when reheating, make sure that it is steaming hot.
We should not let any food go to waste. Even if it is a leftover, we can still do something about it. Who knows there are guests to arrive in the morning. Hopefully the article gave us things to ponder when dealing with holiday leftovers.
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2016 Public Holiday Advisories in Singapore
It is imperative that we know public holidays here in Singapore especially if we are employed. For employees, public holidays will give us the chance to catch up on our habits and be with the family even if it is only a day without work.
The good news is that the Ministry of Manpower Singapore released public holidays 2016 as a reference for everyone. Here are the public holiday advisories for 2016:
- New Year’s Day to be celebrated on Friday, January 1, 2016.
- Chinese New Year to be celebrated on Monday and Tuesday, February 8 and 9, 2016.
- Good Friday to be celebrated on Friday, March 25, 2016.
- Labour Day to be celebrated on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
- Vesak Day to be celebrated on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
- Hari Raya Puasa to be celebrated on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
- National Day to be celebrated on Tuesday, November 9, 2016.
- Hari Raya Haji to be celebrated on Monday, September 12, 2016.
- Deepavali to be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2016.
- Christmas Day to be celebrated on Sunday, 2016.
Now you can plan your days and think of significant activities to do during public holidays. Though it is only a day without work, your family and loved ones will surely appreciate it. By knowing such holidays, you also know when your kids do not have classes.
You have to know that for holidays that fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be considered a public holiday like in the case of Labour Day and Christmas Day. It is crucial that you learn about the holidays not just to plan how you spend your days but it will also help you oversee the Employment Act.
Under this act, the employer is required to give extra day’s salary to the employees if they are required to work. This is over and above the gross rate of pay for that specific holiday. The arrangement will be between the employers and the employee if they agree to substitute the holiday for other days. For holidays that fall on a Saturday, an employee who is not needed to render work is allowed to claim day off.
If you want to know more of the public holiday provisions, it is better to visit the Ministry of Manpower website under the Employment Act. If you cannot understand, you have to ask for legal experts so everything will be clear. It pays to know your rights.
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Travelling with Style: A Gentleman’s Guide
Travelling is one thing that can fulfil the longings of the spirit to wander. Not all people have the opportunity to travel so if your time comes, you have to grab it, prepare for it and face it with style. There are many destinations that you can consider. Speaking of preparing and facing it with style, how should gentlemen prepare and travel with style?
Many articles you read only discusses about women and how they travel with style. Gents also need to travel with style. Many Singaporean men dressed up for flying. There is nothing wrong with that. If you want to join the fad, here some things that you can consider:
- How about luggage? Men have the right to use luggage too. You can use small but wheeled luggage if you want to have a comfortable travel. The luggage should be small enough so it can be qualified as a ‘carry-on’. Packing light is the key.
- Use jacket: Jackets can be inconvenient especially if the weather is humid. However, it can be very helpful in the airport. You have to use jackets to contain your wallet, phone, loose change and passport. You have to make sure that the jacket has a lot of pockets so when walking through a metal detector, you simply need to remove your jacket. If passport is needed, you can simply reach it out.
- Pack wisely: For essentials like headphones and other reading materials, you have to pack wisely and put it at the top of the bag so you do not need to search for them.
- Wear loafers: Loafers can be removed easily when walking through customs.
- Print boarding pass: The night before, it is imperative that you print your boarding pass.
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10 Crucial Things You Should Disclose to Your Gynaecologist
It’s normal to feel shy or uncomfortable during a gynaecological exam. However, your shyness and hesitance to disclose the 100% truth about your sexual habits and reproductive health can put you at risk for possible illness.
Doctors do not ask whether you have had an abortion or how many sex partners you have had just for fun; these questions are asked to help them know your body more and help find solution to any health problem that may arise after the tests. Here are the important information that your gynaecologist from a gynae specialist and maternity hospital in Singapore should know about your reproductive health and wellness.
1. Number of Sexual Partners You’ve Had
Your specialist won’t judge you based on the number of partners you have had. She needs this information to make sure you’ are having safe sex, and are free from sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs)—infections accompanied by pelvic pain and can affect future fertility. Some forms of STIs such as the papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer. Making it a habit to use condom during vaginal, oral, and anal sex lowers you chance of acquiring STI.
2. Unprotected Sex
Not only unprotected sex makes you prone to STIs, but also put you at risk for unwanted pregnancy. Also, some STIs, such as Chlamydia, often come symptomless, while others like HPV remain dormant for years. It is your responsibility to disclose this fact to your doctor in order to run the necessary tests and come up with accurate findings and—if necessary—treatments.
3. Pain During Intercourse
Pain during sex may occur, but shouldn’t be persistent over subsequent contacts. If you feel pain while having sex, it should be investigated immediately. Sometimes people experience internal pain during intercourse because they have an infection, or something’s wrong internally. Other causes of pain include vaginal dryness and vaginismus—a muscular problem that causes the pelvic muscles to tighten.
4. Bleeding After Sex
If it is just one time after a rough intercourse, you probably don’t have to run to the hospital. However, if it happened more than once, it’s imperative to let your gynae know. Bleeding after sex can be a sign for anything from dryness problem to a cancerous cervical issue. Disclose this information no matter how embarrassing it may make you feel—it’s better to be safe than embarrassed.
5. Current Supplements and Medications You’re Taking
Certain antibiotics, supplements, and medications can interfere with birth control, which can result to unwanted pregnancy. Even if you’re planning for maternity, it is strongly advised that you disclose this information to your doctor as some medications can affect the body’s natural ability to support healthy pregnancy, while others can potentially cause impairment in the prenatal development.
6. Changes In Menstruation
Menstruation that become too short, long or heavy, or goes missing should be brought to the attention of your gynae. For younger women, this could signify hormonal problems or pregnancy disorders. For example, if a woman in Singapore experiences abnormal bleeding during pregnancy, this could be a miscarriage. Endometriosis, fibroids, and clotting problems can also cause heavy flow. It is not normal to bleed heavily for 10 days. Not only excessive bleeding can result t anemia, it can also affect your day-to-day life. On the other hand, a menstruation that disappears can be due to pregnancy, significant weight loss, over exercising, eating problems, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
7. Funky Vaginal Odour
This is usually due to pH imbalance or infection, which can be treated by your gynaecologist. Interestingly, some women’s health specialists in Singapore mentioned another common reason: tampons left too long inside the vagina. Minor changes of vaginal odour around your cycle are normal, but if it starts smelling too funky, make sure to tell your doctor about it.
8. Plans for Pregnancy
Planning for a baby? If you’re contemplating pregnancy, your doctor should know about this. Your gynae can give you medical tips that she don’t usually offer on a regular basis. Your doctor is also your best source of information about the things you need to do to prepare your body for conception. And even if you’re not planning for a pregnancy anytime soon, it’s a good idea to bring up the topic of fertility to your Singapore doctor. They can help is ensuring the preservation on your fertility and answer any questions and concerns you may have in mind.
9. If You’ve Been Sexually Abused
Whether you’re worried about STIs, seeking resources for help, or just looking for a person to talk to, your gynaecologist can get you to the right direction. This is especially important for women who don’t have primary healthcare doctor, since their gynae could be the only health specialist they see on a yearly basis. Some patients who have had history of sexual abuse do not know that their gynae could offer significant help not only for their sexual health, but emotional and mental health as well.
10. Orgasm Issues
Unless you’re seeing a sex therapist, you’re gynae is the next best person you can talk to for sexual dysfunction problems. Anything about sex is under gynaecology, so an orgasm issue is just appropriate to be brought up during a gynaelogical visit. Your doctor understands these issues and can certainly help you. An issue may require a referral, or it may be a sign of another sexual health problem going on.
It’s really easy to lie to your gynae. You feel awkward, embarrassed, or maybe think that your sexual life is just out of their business. However, lying or not telling the entire truth to them can negatively affect your overall health. When undergoing a gynaecological test, remember that you’ll get the best and the most accurate results if you disclose the right and the truest information about your reproductive health.
