As the weather heats up to a fever pitch, there are some ways to keep the heat off and stay cool as a cucumber would be. We have segregated the ones that we have employed and are currently utilizing at this very instant to keep cool in a non-air con situation.

1. Just add water. The relief is almost immediate, and will last for up to one hour or more.
   • Ball up and soak a t-shirt in the sink, wring it out, put it on and sit in a lawn chair (or other chair that lets air through to you) in front of a fan. Re-wet as it dries. Make sure not to soak it with cold water. It can be colder than you think. Instead use lukewarm water so you get cool without freezing. Using a synthetic shirt will ensure no "wet T-shirt" look.

• *Wear a short sleeved shirt and put water on the sleeves. If there is a breeze or fan blowing on you, you can actually get cold. Use a squirt bottle, the sink or hose if outside to keep your sleeves wet. If you are outside and wearing long pants and you put water on your legs, the water will cool your legs.
• Hold a cold beverage on your neck to cool yourself. A cold object, such as a soda can, held against the neck cools the blood to the brain very quickly.

• Or, Soak your feet in a bucket of cold water. You can do it almost anywhere and don't have to stay in the tub. The body radiates heat from the hands, feet, face and ears, so cooling any of these will efficiently cool the body.

1. Dress (or undress) for the heat. There are several strategies to dress, depending on your situation:
   • Summer Clothing: Wear natural fabrics (cotton, silk, linen) rather than polyester, rayon, or other artificial fibers (with the possible exception of performance fabrics).

• Wear Light Colors: Darker colors will absorb the sun's rays and be warmer than light or white clothing, which reflects light and heat. Wear natural summer clothing.

Cover Up: Covering up may actually keep your cooler, especially if the heat is low in humidity. In the scorching temperatures of the Middle Eastern deserts, traditional cultures wear clothing covering from head to toe. By protecting your skin from the sun beating down, you'll also shade your skin. Be sure your clothing is natural fabrics, and loose.

Other Non Conventional Means:

1. Use a hint of mint.Try a few minty or menthol products to cool your skin: slather on lotion with peppermint (avoid your face and eyes), shower with peppermint soap, use a minty foot soak, and powders with mint. Mint refreshes the skin and leaves a nice cooling sensation.
2. Try a heat snorkeling system. Take a glass and fill it almost to the brim with ice cubes. Then hold it up to your mouth and blow gently into the cup. The ice causes the air you are blowing into the cup to cool down drastically, and since the air only has one way out of the cup (the hole which should now be aiming right at your face) the cold air is forced out over your skin. This is a great alternative to air conditioning and is very simple. Note that this is not any more efficient that A/C, as energy goes into freezing the ice.
3. Breathe like a dog. Try the [[Breathe Like a dog} Roll your tongue into a tube with the tip outside the mouth. Continuing slow deep breath, breath in through the tube and then move your chin to your chest as you breath out through your nose. Do that 5-10 times and you should start to feel cooler. Dogs often use their tongues to cool themselves; perhaps this yoga practice comes from noticing that.
4. Eat spicy food. It's not a coincidence that many people in hotter regions of the world eat spicy food. Spicy (hot to the taste) food increases perspiration which cools the body as it evaporates. It also can cause an endorphin rush that is quite pleasant and might make you forget about the heat.
5. Use alcohol--rubbing, that is... Take ordinary rubbing alcohol and a wash-cloth and pour some alcohol onto the cloth and rub it onto your face, being careful not to get any in your mouth or eyes, and stand in front of or under moving air and the evaporating alcohol makes it feel around 30 degrees.
6. Put a freeze on things. Get a 1 or more 3 liter bottles, fill them mostly full of water, freeze them, then place them in a large bowl (to catch dripping water). Position a fan to blow on them. As the ice in the bottles melts, the air cools around them. The fan will blow that air at you. The water in the bottles can be frozen overnight and used again, repeatedly. This will supplement your AC if you have it, and will serve as a ad hoc AC until you can get a decent AC system. Note that this is not any more efficient that A/C, as energy goes into freezing the ice.
7. Think cool. Read books about climbing Mount Everest, visiting Norway, or watch "March of the Penguins", "Ice Age", or "The Day After Tomorrow". You might not be physically cooler, but if your mind envisions a cold environment, you might feel a bit cooler.
8. Find a shaded area and set up water misting system that connects to an ordinary garden hose that can be found at home improvement stores. Then, just sit there and let the mist cool you off.
9. Sit Still. Do not try to fan yourself because it can make you hotter. Trying to move while feeling hot can make you feel hotter.
10. Cool as a cucumber! Slice a thin piece of cold cucumber (from the fridge or a cooler) and stick it in the middle of your forehead! This feels fantastic on a hot day or when stuck in a hot car, and works almost immediately!

Source: www.wikihow.com

“…And the weary stands defeated, overlooking the momentous destruction of peace…

He has been evolving, since the long job started, and as much as I know that the feeling of being settled perhaps is something that might seem a tad boring to him, and yet. He has told me before to remind him when he starts work I would need to reel him back to earth, and yet this time around, his level of satisfaction be it in terms of work or the need to mother-coddle me (which really does not need to exist) and my somewhat dependence on him, seem to all revolve in an ugly circle of mundaneity.

His constant jibbing of his current workplace which he has since forsaken to take up in arms at another firm, which can be akin to my complaints of work prior to this. His need for space which I do acknowledge and try to stay out of the way by heading out with friends. His needs in life which I try to cater, be it to not be disagreeable and sweet as a diabetic sugared rabbit.

It is all a matter of transition, whether it be that I am often coined as illogical which he sweetly coats with words honed at highlighting my talents in most trades (and my failures in them as well – one minute enthusiasm they say) just because I happen to drift off half way through conversations into a deeper form of thought, whilst he ignores much of whatever I say. ‘Let’s sit down and talk’ he says, only to want to come to the point quickly and not to listen to whatsoever I really have to say.

‘Feelings’ it seems are over rated in this district especially when it comes with the term, ‘making a mountain out of a molehill’. And that I stopped, coining my words with a heightened sense of diplomacy. ‘Yes my love’, ‘alright my dear’, and though it has only been a short period of time, he has passed the verdict; one of dredgery and contempt.  One of self-righteousness, honed from a well-adjusted lifestyle. Even through valiant efforts, he sees me rather intellectually incapable to follow up to speed with his brainy all-encompassing ways due to his love for books and high-end zest for life.

Money he says is the root to all his problems. Contradictory to mine, where I had thought that coming here was to start a life anew with him, he sees it as if I am a tad bit too clingy. ‘Live life for yourself’ he said, ‘not just laze around and do things that I can do within a day’.

Coming from my part, all I see right now is one of a life less travelled. One of discovery and companionship. A life in pursue of chasing certain dreams. And yet, what is a dream. When the party has waned and the moon hangs high in its stead, where does it all end? Happy or sad; vibrant or fading?

A ‘no sir, yes ma’am’ scenario, and we have got perhaps the perfect script of yet a lengthy and arduous journey of cyclical values. ‘We need some time apart’ he said. And so ends what I think or feel, or desire; and revolution prevails.”

上千歌迷打爆熱線 爭相詢問售票日期

創紀錄未演先轟動 首開先例提早開放售票

空前組合 絕版演出

張宇 陳昇 黃品源 結集千首音樂之大成 精華成一場許多不可能的演唱會

面對出道來最大挑戰 演唱+熟記他人的創作歌詞

陳昇、張宇、黃品源三人首次結集搖滾、抒情、民歌..等多種音樂風格，破天荒聯手打造一場絕無僅有的音樂饗宴！

出道至今，每人平均高達上千首的經典創作，每首歌曲都代表了癡狂年代的記憶，為了配合這次演唱會主題『大人情歌』，所挑選的每首歌曲都是經過反覆重重篩選過後的精挑細選，希望帶給五、六年級或是七年級生一場重回青春的美好時光！

除了每人在演唱會上演唱當年的冠軍歌曲之外，最值得一提的是三人將突破界限，彼此合唱膾炙人口的成名代表作，尤其出場第一首歌曲合唱『鑼聲若響』現場的氣氛High到最高點!!

經典曲目包括《把悲傷留給自己》到《恨情歌》、從《用心良苦》到《男人的好》、從《你怎麼捨得我難過》到《小薇》，超過1000首的經典，焠鍊成1個瘋狂全場的音樂之夜。更特別的是ending曲選了跌破大家眼鏡的『SUPER STAR』，絕對帶給歌迷拍案叫絕的難忘回憶！！

演唱會中除了要熟記自己的創作歌曲之外，每人還特地花許多時間熟記另外二人的歌詞，這對均是創作人的三人來說可說是非常破天荒的演出方式，也面對了出道以來的最大挑戰!!

上千歌迷打爆詢問購票專線

創紀錄未演先轟動 首開先例提早開放售票

自從演唱會的訊息曝光之後，而由於目前台北小巨蛋是唯一的一場演唱會，因此上千歌迷打爆了銀魚音樂的洽詢專線，不斷詢問開始售票的時間，擔心錯過搶購的好時機，同時也有企業來電詢問如何包票購買，於是銀魚音樂首開售票的先例，要求售票系統加班電腦作業，而能提早於9月11日中午12點開放演唱會售票，讓喜愛三小男人演唱會的歌迷可以盡早購票，縮短了等待的時間！！

Unsettling. But definitely mesmerizing. I definitely want to watch this show.

Alright. There seems to be some rather interesting places to visit in Melbourne. Have you heard of the Ghost Tour? Here's some interesting footage.

Feeling lousily moody today. and yet, perhaps its more cause the person who should be concern isn’t. Are we that far apart? Perhaps…

IF you could be anybody, who might you want to be?

1).  Eyeport (www.exerciseyoureyes.com)

Eyeport is an electronic vision training system that improves visual performance naturally in less than 10 minutes a day.

Through a combination of sound, color and light, the Eyeport optimizes the ability of the eyes to aim, track, focus and work together as a team.  A fusion of state-of-the-art technology and the breakthrough vision discoveries of renowned vision expert Dr. Jacob Liberman, the Eyeport is the only device available to the general public that can improve overall vision performance.  It is also the only device cleared by the FDA for this purpose and peer reviewed and found to be effective in the major optometric journals.  It is used by hundreds of vision therapists and educators around the world and used by surgeons, police, professional athletes, pilots and those in many other professions to improve visual performance.  Eyeport can vastly improve everything from visual attention, reading efficiency and comprehension, to athletic performance and comfort while using the computer for people of all ages.

The Eyeport can be used virtually anywhere, anytime, and requires less than 10 minutes a day.  The Eyeport retails for $239.95 (364 SGD) and can be purchased online at www.exerciseyoureyes.com or via phone at 1-888-343-5252.

2). Air Alert (automotiveupgrade.com)

The Air Alert is an ingenious device that alerts drivers when their tires are getting low by immediately flashing when pressure has dropped 4 psi from the original pressure, improving safety and fuel efficiency.  Air Alert is a small valve cap that replaces the standard tire valve cap and immediately flashes brightly, visible to the driver from any angle approaching the vehicle.  More accurate and immediate than other tire pressure warning systems, and costing a fraction of the other systems, the Air Alert is the best and most cost-effective tire pressure monitoring device available.

Video of the Air Alert in action can be seen at http://www.ledpressurealarm.com/video1.php.  Air Alert retails for $34.95

($39.95 w/ anti-theft protection feature) (53-56 SGD) for a set of four and can be purchased online at automotiveupgrade.com, via phone at 877 293 3714 or at retail stores throughout North America

3).  Mi-Sport MP3 Headphones (aquajogger.com)

The Mi-Sport Waterproof/Wireless MP3 Headphones are the first all-sport mp3 player headphones, providing a completely functional and comfortable listening experience during any sports activity.  Waterproof, sweatproof and wireless, the player gives complete freedom of movement and protection from damage by sweat or submersion in water.  The uniquely designed secure fit of the Mi-Sport MP3 Headphones prevents them from slipping regardless of the sport being played, be it swimming, running, tennis, weightlifting, etc.

The 1 GB of internal memory makes these MP3 Headphones capable of playing over 250 mp3s and over 14 total hours of content.  Rechargeable battery yields 8 hours of battery life when fully charged.  Changes music tracks with a simple click of a button on the headphones.  Multi-format compatible.

Retails for $134.95 (205 SGD), the Mi-Sport MP3 Headphones can be purchased online at aquajogger.com, via phone at 800-922-9544 or at retail stores throughout North America.

4).  Power SideKick (www.powersidekick.com)

The brand new Power SideKick is the world's first all-in-one cleaning device that washes, waxes, polishes and vacuums, making cleaning the boat as easy as possible. Pieces for each purpose simply and easily attach to the cordless, rechargeable battery powered, handheld main unit.  Simply charge, attach either the wash, vacuum or polish/wax module, and the Power SideKick is ready for use.  The Power SideKick retails for $100 (150 SGD) and can be purchased online at www.powersidekick.com, by phone at (888) 918-1068 or at retail stores nationwide.

5).  Sound Oasis Sleep Therapy Pillow (www.sound-oasis.com)

The Sound Oasis Sleep Therapy Pillow allows users to enjoy their favorite music or sounds in optimal relaxation and comfort.  In addition to being an excellent everday pillow, it incorporates two high fidelity, ultra-thin stereo speakers positioned deep within the 20" x 25" pillow, allowing users to surround their head with sound for enhanced therapy or privacy.  Just plug in any 3.5 mm plug compatible iPod/MP3 player, CD player, television, radio or Sound Oasis sound therapy system and enjoy.  Conveniently machine or hand washed by easily removing the speakers.  Retails for $49.99 (75 SGD), it can be purchased online at sound-oasis.com, via phone at 1-866-625-3218 or at retailers throughout North America.

6).  Safety Turtle (www.safetyturtle.com)

The Safety Turtle Wireless Wristband Alarm, is an ingenious combination of wireless signal-outfitted wristbands and a wireless base station receiver that sounds an alarm the instant a child or pet falls or ventures into water.  Ideal for vacations to places with pools and/or lakes or for residential and public pool environments.  The base station can be positioned anywhere between poolside and 1500 feet away from the pool (depending on model desired).  Safety Turtle retails for $235 (364 SGD) and can be purchased online at safetyturtle.com or at retail stores throughout North America.

7).  Gyro Swing

The Gyro Swing is the first training device that lets golfers actually feel the correct plane and release, letting them feel the perfect swing instead of worrying about positions and mechanics.  Gyro Swing's unique 20,000 RPM gyroscope in the clubhead ingrains the sense of the perfect swing and forces the swing to stay on plane and grooves a perfectly timed release.  Great tool for curing problems such as "coming over the top" and casting by providing resistance when swings go off-plane or have an early release.

Includes additional features such as see-through grip guide for ideal hand placement and dual-color shaft which visually reinforces the sense of swinging on a plane.  Retails for $219.99 (330 SGD) and can be purchased online at www.sklzstore.com, via phone at 877-225-7275 or at retailers throughout North America.

Ever wondered what happened to the Comex Show that was scheduled for June? Well, it just took a little longer for its preparation, but it has arrived once again, this time in the month of September!

Sprawling over 5 floors in total, the biggest of its kind, COMEX 2009 focuses on technology that's relevant to living in digital times in every particular lifestyle be it among kids, women, geeks, boomers or businesses. Besides, COMEX 2009 will showcase products and services at Exclusive COMEX Offers, Great Bargains and Huge Savings to create the ultimate consumer experience.

With another record breaking of over 820 exhibitors, COMEX 2009 will display a dynamic and comprehensive line-up of the latest and hottest consumer technology gadgets from next-generation digital televisions, coolest mobile phones, ultra-slim mobile PCs, Digital Imaging, Wireless Technology, Portable Entertainment, HDTV, Gaming, GPS, Home/Business Networking, Digital Media, Audio & Home Theatre Entertainment, Lifestyle Products, Broadband Technology, Multimedia, Security, Software, Consumer Electronics to a plethora of accessories all under one roof.

Here’s a short list of some of the participants this year:

• Acer Computer (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Altec Lansing
• Apple
• Asus Technology Pte Ltd
• Benq Singapore Pte Ltd
• Brother International Singapore Pte Ltd
• Canon Singapore Pte Ltd
• Casio Singapore Pte Ltd
• Cisco Systems – Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd
• Compaq Singapore
• Creative Technology Ltd
• D-link International Pte Ltd
• Dell Singapore Pte Ltd
• Epson Singapore Pte Ltd
• Fujifilm (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Fuji Xerox Printers Pte Ltd
• Fujitsu PC – AsiaPac Distribution Pte Ltd
• Hewlett Packard Singapore(Sales) Pte Ltd
• Infocus Systems Asia Pte Ltd
• JVC Asia Pte Ltd
• Kingston
• Lenovo Singapore Pte Ltd
• LG Electronics (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Logitech o Microsoft
• Mitsubishi
• MobileOne Ltd
• Netgear
• Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd
• Oki Data (S) Pte Ltd
• Olympus Imaging Singapore Pte Ltd
• Philips
• Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre Pte Ltd
• Samsung Asia Pte Ltd
• Sandisk
• Seagate Technology International Pte Ltd
• Sennheiser
• Sharp
• Singnet Pte Ltd
• Sony Ericsson
• Sony Electronics (S) Pte Ltd
• Starhub Ltd
• Symantec Singapore Pte Ltd
• Toshiba (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Western Digital (S.E.Asia) Pte Ltd

Event Details

Event : COMEX 2009
Location: Suntec Singapore Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
Date : 10 – 13 Jun 2009 10 – 13 Sept 2009
Time : 12.00PM – 9.00PM
Admission: Free

PLUS ! For every $100 paid or deposit placed during the show, you will stand a chance to win:

1st Prize: S$ 20,000 CASH
2nd Prize: S$ 3,000 Cash
3rd Prize: S$ 2,000 Cash
And other attractive cash prizes

(* Remember to redeem your COMEX lucky draw coupons @ Level 6 (Hall 602)- Suntec Singapore)

T3 Singapore’s Most Wanted – September!: Our first sighting of the rather magnificent looking Audio-Tech headset… that’s more than just a little quiet… Award-winning QuietPoint active noise-cancelling technology has seen this second rendition of its iconic Audio-Technica headset take to the street in style.

Not only are these portable headgear, easily stowed away, it also ranks well in the comfort arena.

Built for the busy individual who seeks for some of that ‘silent treatment’ within a noisy setting, this all-new ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones not only simulates a vacuum-like surrounding for the best audio sound, it also reduces background noise of up to 85%.

For ease of use, the QuietPoint can be folded flat for easy stowaway and include a detachable cable for utilizing its noise-cancelling functionality without any audio playback. Great for in-flight entertainment

Looks great on the ladies as well. Do note its rather small footprint when compared with other deluxe models, that weigh heavy on the head due to its humongous sizing.

Easy stuff that can be executed by anyone, but if you look in the right direction, perhaps you might be able to get the results you are seeking.

For myself, I do like high-contrast, oddly-surreal visuals, where as it is, after playing around with some of the settings, here are some visuals that I do so like!

For a Camera that has a long lineage of excellence in photography… this is one snapper that we have had our eye on for the longest time.

Here’s some initial snaps we managed to snap with this camera. For your eyes only. =p

Took these 2 shots of a pencil box from GV when we watched Up. Hm, note the difference in picture quality when there is flash and without. Apparently, I actually prefer it without flash as you manage to capture the shadows, which can be altered via photoshop when needed.

When zoomed in, although, it seems evident that the one with flash appears much cleaner and with minimal noise. Clean is good!

More photos from my table. Random. But check out the depth that this camera manifests from the depths of its belly.

Ever needed a little Cheering UP?

Or perhaps you just want a little lifting-UP of your day… This film is perhaps one that would make you go awwww almost all the way, of course with some shedding of tears.

Skyward and away! Don’t you just simply want to own a house packed with balloons right this very minute?

ANNIVERSARIES
Always celebrate! Whether it's the 1st or the 50th, each year together is a triumph.
APPRECIATION
Let each other know how much you appreciate each other. You may already know but hearing it from each other is always better.
BEST FRIENDS
Be best friends preferably before being boyfriend-girlfriend. Take time to know each other so the relationship will be a deep one. Tell each other about your crushes, dreams and problems. Make sure he/she is your best friend before getting engaged. The strong bond of friendship will help you both survive tough times.
BOND
Make it a point to spend time together often but leave room for each other. Also spend time alone w/ each other, so that at the end of the day you could both share your experiences. This way, you stay interesting with your partner.
COMPLIMENTS
Always compliment each other. This will prevent feelings of resentment & thinking that one is being taken for granted.
DATE
Keep doings things that you both enjoy, do them together. Make time & continue to date to keep the romance - look good, smell good to maintain physical attraction
DIFFERENCES
Celebrate differences. Never force your ideologies down each other's throat. Give up trying to turn your partner into you. Accept differences, appreciate them.
FIGHTS
Fight w/the aim to resolve the issue. Don't outdo each other. The longer you extend the fight. The more chances that you'll say something hurtful that you don't really mean. As mad as you were w/ your partner, he/she is still the person who laughs at your jokes & thinks you're hot. Hear each other out, don't dig up old issues. Choose your battles. Make sure the fight will be worth it & that something will change in the relationship as a result of the fight.
FLAWS
Know that the perfect person does not exist. Know that just as there are things that you love about him/her, there will be things that will make you go crazy. We are only human with our own flaws.
FUN
Have fun together! This means keeping the fun & spontaneity that was there in the early days.
Allow yourselves to get silly. Being able to make each other laugh & see the lighter, crazier, absurd side is the best way to get through all the differences in personalities, adjustments in lifestyle & opposing viewpoints.
GOALS
Make sure you have similar goals. It would be difficult to keep your bond intact if your views are complete opposite.
GRUDGES
Quit tabulating grudges. Let it off. Discuss it, then trash it, don't recycle it.
KEEPING IT HOT
Keep it hot by traveling to diff. places together. A new setting will do wonders. Always have skin contact - be it holding hands, a massage or just plain leg rubbing.
HONESTY
Don't lie or hide things. The problem will only get bigger.
KNOW EACH OTHER
Learn each other's interest. It really keeps the conversation flowing!
HUG
A hug can be far better more intimate than a kiss.
IDENTITY
Don't lose your personality - that's why he/she fell in love w/you. Have separate interest & activities to keep your individual, & to be able to contribute more to the relationship.
INDEPENDENCE
Having your own income means you're the boss in your life.
IN-LAWS
Make rooms for the in-laws.
INTENTIONS
Wish each other well. Don't wish each other worst
ISSUES
Speak up about the awkward stuff now, like money & sex. The earlier, the better.
LISTEN
Listen, listen, listen. Hear each other out especially during arguments.
LOOK GOOD
Mind your appearance! Stay fit & healthy for each other.
LOVE
It all boils down to your love, chemistry & respect for each other.
MEMORIES
Remind each other of the old days. Do something that you used to do for each other before. It may even be corny but it made you two together. Experience new things together- from dining into a new restaurant to experiencing street food together to exploring to new places. It's the little surprises that make great memories.
MIND READING
No matter how long you've been together, do not think that you can read each other's mind.
NEEDS
Be good to yourself, then be good to your partner. That's what love is all about. Think about your partner. Will it make him/her happy? Will she/he enjoy it? Consider each other's feelings. Be very attentive & sensitive to each other's needs, physically & emotionally, that way your partner learns to do the same for you. Never take your partner for granted.
PRIORITIES
If one says it's important, then it is! Prioritize each other among other things!
SPACE
Give each other space. Have your boy's night out. If you can't trust each other with this, then don't get married.
SORRY
Say sorry when you're wrong.
SURPRISES
No matter how long you've known each other, be open to surprises, both good or bad.
SUPPORT
Support each other's dream. Be willing to follow your passions, support your partner in his/her decisions & create new ones together. Two heads are better than one.
TEAMWORK
Think for two & always work as a team. Consult each other before making a decision because everything will always affect both of you. Strengthen couple power. In many ways, we have to decide based on what is best for the relationship in favor of our individual selves.
TALK
Tell each other's stories. Life goes by so fast & its easy to see how easily couple can grow apart. Whenever something funny, scary, exciting or juicy happened to you or to someone you know, tell each other about it & have your partner do the same. Keep each other in the loop of life.

What do diet and exercise experts do to jump-start their own fitness programs? We asked six of the most renowned get-fit gurus in America to share their personal shape-up tips.

~ Source: Parade Magazine

Get the Right Balance
“I have one favorite diet food: I boil eggs, take out the yolk and replace it with hummus. It’s got healthy carbs, protein and fat. For meals, I divide my plate into thirds. On one third of the plate, I put some low-fat protein, no bigger or thicker than my palm. I fill the other two-thirds of the plate with colorful, non-starchy vegetables and fruit. Finally, I add a dash of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat like olive oil or guacamole.”
—Barry Sears, author of The Zone

Wake Up Hungry
“Waking up hungry for breakfast is a good sign you’ve likely lost weight while sleeping! Too many people eat late at night and then wake up with a food hangover. Instead, I make sure to fuel up during the day and diet by night. I eat every four hours: breakfast at 7 a.m., first lunch at 11 a.m., a second lunch at 3 p.m., followed by a light evening meal.”
—Nancy Clark, author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook

Limit Beloved Treats
“I don’t believe in deprivation. But I never keep goodies in the house because, when it comes to candy and cookies, I have a hard time eating just one. Instead, I go out and buy a single serving of my favorite treat once in a while. I love really good chocolate. I’d rather have a small portion of the really good stuff than waste calories on things I’m not crazy about.”
—Juliana Maggio, registered dietitian, The Miami Institute for Age Management & Intervention

Move Those Buns
“The squat works more muscles and bones than any other single move. Stand in front of a chair with your hands crossed over your chest and feet 16 inches apart. Keep your head up, back straight, and slowly lower your body (breathing in) until your butt touches the chair. Don’t rest, and come back up (breathing out). Try doing 10 at first, working up to three sets of 10 to 15 reps.”
—Brian Killion, fitness trainer and owner of Killion Fitness in Cardiff by the Sea, Calif.

Listen Up
“It’s been proven that people who listen to music while exercising lose twice as much weight as those who don’t. It keeps you moving and staves off boredom. I’m also a big believer in visualization: Put pictures up everywhere of how you want to look. Have quotes around the house that you can repeat when you feel weak. Then strap on the headphones and get going!”
—Lacey Stone, Equinox trainer and founder of Lacey Stone Fitness in New York City

Sneak in Some Ab Work
“You can sneak in some really effective ab exercises almost anywhere—and no one even needs to know. Whenever you’re sitting in your car, at your computer, even at the movies or on an airplane, try the following: Draw your navel in toward your spine without rounding your lower back. Open your chest and draw your shoulder blades back and down. Relax your neck and sit up as straight as you can. This will make you look taller and take loads of pressure off your spine.”
—Sharon Carlstrom, fitness director at the Atlantic Club in Red Bank, N.J.

Hunting for a place where you can find something you like amongst a wide array of different items offered at amazingly low prices? Or hunting for an opportunity to display your talents and sell your self-made stuff? The flea market is just the place for you! Its not a dirty market full of fleas (an image which the name might conjure) but instead, its the perfect place for you to purchase attractively super low-priced items! Also, the flea market often attracts young entrepreneurs to set up stalls peddling their own creations, perfect for individuals with preferences for quirky, one-of-a-kind items. So, what are you budding entrepreneurs waiting for? Below is a list of several flea markets present in Singapore. Just remember to bring along sufficient cash before you hit the road to head for a flea market because all purchases have to be made in cash!

Source: shopping.com.sg

Locations of Flea Markets :

Zouk Flea and Easy Market
held at Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street
Once every 3 months, on a Sunday from 2-7pm
attracts Fashionistas, young designers.
sells everything fashionable.

Lime Flea Market
held at *scape (youth hub behind Cathay Orchard Cineleisure)
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (Bi-monthly)
sells handmade jewellery and vintage clothes and bags

Maad Flea Market
held at Red-dot design Museum, 28 Maxwell Road
Every Sunday, 11am-7pm
sells one-of-a-kind accessories, clothes, shoes and plush dolls.

Tanglin Mall Flea Market
held at Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 5-11pm
Only 2nd-hand fashion and accessories are allowed to be sold here.

Timbre Flea Market
held at Timbre Bistro, 45 Armenian Street (The Substation Garden)
held monthly
sells second-hand clothes, bags and jewellery, vintage finds and collectibles.

Clarke Quay Flea Market
held at 3 River Valley Road
Every Sunday, 9am-5pm
120 stalls peddling used and new wares, from phonecards, antiques, record players to handmade candles and henna paintings.

China Square Central
situated at 18 Cross Street, Level 1
Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-7pm
sells new & old clothing, toys, antiques, banknotes, stamps, coins, records, books, collectibles.

Far East Square
situated at 76 Telok Ayer Street
Every Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-10pm
sells bric-a brac and other rare local knick-knacks, such as old records.

Stadium Cove
situated at 2 Stadium Walk ( Stadium Waterfront, next to Singapore Indoor Stadium)
Every Saturday and Sunday, 4pm-11pm
sells artistic and exotic things.

Thieves’ Market
situated at Sungei Road, Pitt Street
Every Monday-Friday, 1pm-7pm
Every Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm
sells everything.

Kampong Glam Flea Market
Situated near Bugis MRT station
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 10am-6pm

Timberlux Centre Flea Carnival
Situated at 326 Havelock Rd, Timberlux Centre
Tel:9769 8387

Ethnic Flea Market
situated at Central Singapore, Amphiteatre, Blk 116 Toa Payoh Lorong 1
Tel: 6259 4116

If a Child lives with Criticism, he learns to Condemn.
If a Child lives with Praise, he learns to Appreciate.
If a Child lives with Hostility, he learns to Fight.
If a Child lives with Tolerance, he learns to be Patient.
If a Child lives with Ridicule, he learns to be Shy.
If a Child lives with Encouragement, he learns to be Confident.
If a Child lives with Shame, he learns to feel Guilty.
If a Child lives with Approval, he learns to like himself.
If a Child lives with Fairness, he learns Justice.
If a Child lives with Security, he learns to have Faith.
If a Child lives with Acceptance and Friendship, he learns to find love in the World.
So what did you learn as a Child?
What is your Child living with?

I’m not exactly a perfectionist, but he’s little vendetta makes me laugh, possibly as it tickles more than my funny bone. The other poster I love would be the penguin one….where it is advisable to conform. Or… be Cold. Check out ‘How I met your mother’. It is…Legen… wait for it… Dary!

Brrr-ingly Cold. lols!

If you haven’t already caught this fellow, on the hilarously funny how I met your mother sitcom, well, catch him in his one-time off shoe production scheme… where he’s an angel on the widely popular sesame street…