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5 Types of Facebook Friends
Living in the 20th century would be hard to imagine without having the high rise of technological advancement, internets and thousands of appearing social media sites on line. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other sites are continuing to rise to fame since it is a fact that this sites are one of the necessities of the generation of today. Amongst it all, the most famous media site of today is Facebook where millions of people from around the globe has joined for either fun, communication or making new friends.
In the online world, over 74% of the Singaporeans use social media in a regular basis. And with this number it is said that 3.8 million of Singaporeans are registered Facebook users. YES – that’s how many people only in Singapore uses Facebook. Imagine the scope of having all this countries with a percentage of Facebook users. With all this numbers, certainly there are different kinds of people you usually find in Facebook, and here are 5 types of friend you usually have on Facebook;
- The “Timeline Selfie” Addicts
In Facebook we always have that one friend who floods our timeline with his or her selfie every now and then. That kind of person who takes vanity to a whole new level. They are the one who posts basically every time with new selfies with captions like “Just got home from school”, “So stressed out from work”, “Messy hair don’t care” and other captions that doesn’t really relate to the picture. They are fun to look at and they really do exist.
- The fierce one who always has an enemy on social media
Like any other, there is also that friend who seems to always have some issues with himself or with some else. Usually, they posts how much they hate the world, their life or a specific person making Facebook as their war zone. They seem to be a little too intense in language and they tend to catch your attention.
- The always in love with their girlfriend / boyfriend and shows it to the world
How could we missed the constant “I love you’s” and cheesy love quotes posted by that specific friend who seems so in love with his guy or girl right? We see them on our timeline constantly flirting with each other and telling the world how much they mean to each other. They constantly posts pictures of them together with captions of love and relationship goals which makes our single friends grow bitter and jealous. Funny but this kind of Facebook friends are really quite entertaining.
- The timeline is my diary kind of friend
We could never exclude that friend who made Facebook his or her virtual diary. They are the ones who post status of “At the moments” and what they are currently feeling, doing, watching or even eating. They are the kind who wants to inform everyone of what is happening in their life whether they are happy, sad, irritated or excited they share it all to the world.
- The “Share-Information” ambassador
This is the kind of friends who posts nothing on their timeline except links from different informative pages on Facebook like Buzzfeed and Mental Floss. They usually are there to help you get informed with the things that you must now. They are very helpful by the way.
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Artistic Journey to Singapore
If you count yourself in for an artistic journey, then jumpstart that experience right at the heart of Singapore’s art community. Arts aficionados get their senses titillated as they witness an array of artistic mediums through the countless museums, galleries and art facilities that keep them fancy. Uncover Singapore’s art scene in these must visit destinations.
8Q SAM
Be amused as you take a step in to the state-of-the-art museum that showcases cutting edge art expressions. Singapore Art Museum is one of the world’s largest locations that houses Southeast Asian artworks from modern to contemporary masterpiece. SAM also takes a lead in facilitating art education and research through coordination with international art institutions.
Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay
This “prickly” architectural structure similar to “durian” (local fruit) is recognized by many due to its lifestyle offerings from dining to entertainment. The place serves as a hotspot for art goers in the form of live music & art performances, visual exhibits and recreational activities it offers. Get a dose in their full-line up of theatre, music, visual works and art performances.
Red Dot Design Museum
You surely wouldn’t miss to check out this noticeable building as its full red color stands out even from a distance. The museum houses creative exhibits and most forward in art designs including architectural works. At the end of the day, you can savor both visual and gastronomic satisfaction as the place also offers bars and restaurants on the side.
The Substation
Immerse yourself in this performing arts hub that consists of dance studio, multi-function classrooms and gallery. Dubbed as Singapore’s first contemporary arts centre, it is situated in the city’s district where young talents are showcased and developed. After getting a full load of art shows, catch a drink at live music bar at the back of the main gallery, Timbre@Substation.
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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.
