A Walk from Little India

Posted by Editor in Exploring Singapore on Oct 18th, 2014 | 0 comments

Going to a place is never easy especially when you are a first timer in the area. On the other hand, there are things that can help you and can make it easy for you to tour a specific place. In Singapore, when it talks about Little India, the best thing to describe about the place is the spicy taste and the unique and exotic aromas that can only be found here.

Since it is known as the Indian community in Singapore, many tourists were lost when they’ve stepped in Little India. For many foreign visitors, Little India is the place where all Indian goods you need for souvenir or other purposes are here.

Now, because Chinatown is crowded with many establishments and people, it is very hard for Indians to also crowd themselves in the place that is also crowded with a bunch of people long with different groups and races. However, Little India is still leading when it comes to selling of goods to locals and foreigners. As said, many people will be lost when going to this place because all you can see here are Indian goods and people.

While Little India is very popular when it talks about Indians, Indian delicacies, Indian goods and more, many people still cannot understand and accept that Little India is a small place for Indians. Little India begins a walk at the Tekka Centre (specifically at Rochor and Serangoon Road).

3 Tips to Enhance Your Memory

Posted by Editor in Self-Improvement on Oct 15th, 2014 | 0 comments

Have you experience finding something that you know that you have it? Having difficulties in finding your wallet? keys? Forgot the way to the market? That’s a sign of low memory. Although, there are some point in time that a normal person will suffer to this scenario.

In reality, there are no assurances that something to prevent memory loss as one of the causes of it is aging. However, there are some tips to sharpen the memory. By following the simple and effective tips below, you will be amazed with what it can do to you:

• Be Mentally Fit: Like being physically fit by performing daily exercises, it is also good to perform mental exercises like solving crossword puzzle or Sudoku. Also, you can read magazines or newspapers. Moreover, you can read books regularly.
• Keep in Touch with People Around You: Since stress is one thing that may cause memory loss, it is better to socialize to people ad it would lessen the stress in your daily lives. Get in touch with them. Laugh with them and talk to them like there’s no tomorrow.
• Organize All Your Belongings: It has been proven that once a room is not well-organized, there are tendencies that you will forget where you place the important things that you needed most. To avoid this, make a small note and place it on your door. Also, put the essential things like wallet, IDs and special documents wherein you can easily see it.

How to Improve Your Decision Making Skills

Posted by Editor in Self-Improvement on Oct 12th, 2014 | 0 comments

Deciding is not an easy task especially if there are a lot of things you need to consider. Your decisions will always have an implication and it can also affect someone directly or indirectly. With that, it is crucial that you know how to weigh things especially here in Singapore where things happen so fast that you have no time to spare for thinking. Unfortunately, not all people here in Singapore are blessed with the skills of making good decisions.

If you lack the skills to make good decisions, you can refer to the tips provided below. It can help you improve your decision making skills. Here are some tips worth mentioning:

• Think of opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is taught in school. For sure you have an idea what it means or stands. You should look for an alternative that will yield greater returns. For example, if you are thinking about shopping, your only option would be to buy it or not when in fact there are other options like saving it up for a vacation. Whenever you decide, you have to consider the thing that you can derive more returns or satisfaction.

• Multitrack: They say that more heads are better than one. That is true when you are making a decision. If you manage a company and you need to decide on something, delegate the task to many groups because more options mean more solutions.

 

• Look outside of the box: Conventional decisions are sometimes unsuccessful. There are times that unconventional ideas are successful because they are infused with fresh and extraordinary ideas. When making a decision, it is helpful to look outside of the box.

• Honour priorities: If you have troubles making a decision, it is advisable to honour your priorities. Before thinking of solutions, you have to think first of what you are hoping to gain. This will become your priorities. Let your priorities be your guide.

• Think of the future: It was mentioned a while ago that decisions will always have an implication. With that being said, it is significant that you plan for various outcomes.

It is natural to be confused when you are faced with something but if you improved your decision making skills, things will be lighter. Perhaps the key here is to get the support of your family, friends and loved ones. Sometimes, you need the ideas of other people and incorporate it in yours to make it work. Value the ideas of the people around you because it can make a difference at the end of the day.

Next Generation Wearable: Google Contact Lenses

Posted by Editor in Information Technology on Oct 9th, 2014 | 0 comments

There is a worldwide demand of vision care therefore the creation and development of contact lenses. Contact lenses are form of vision correction and it is common here in Singapore. Many Singaporeans consider it because it can now correct almost all eye problems like astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia. Despite the recent developments in eye care (like surgical procedures and lens technology), there are many people who still consider contact lenses because it is safe, inexpensive and effective.

Google is banking on this. You should know that Google is developing smart lenses. These smart lenses are more than correcting eye problems. Here are some things you need to know about the next generation wearable:

• What it can do: You have heard that diabetes is a growing problem not only here in Singapore but around the world. You may not be familiar about the everyday struggles of people with diabetes but controlling their blood sugar levels is a daunting task. Google wanted to help. So it thought about employing contact lenses to track the glucose levels of patients with diabetes. Google is proud to announce that they are building a smart lens that can gauge glucose levels in tears.

• Technology behind it: How can smart lenses gauge your glucose levels? Your tear has something to do with that but it is just the tip of the iceberg. Google is developing contact lenses that are equipped with minute wireless chip as well as scaled-down glucose sensor. Wireless chip and glucose sensors are implanted in the layers of the contact lenses. Google is exploring the idea of incorporating LED lights that can warn the wearer of glucose levels.
• When to expect it: It is still early to say when this technology will be released in the market but it is safe to say that researchers are doing their best to make this available soon. Google is working with partners to bring this technology to people who really need it.

This technology will surely help a lot of people in the long run. Though they are still in the testing stage, the fact that this project holds too much potential is good enough for people with eye problems (like astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia) and diabetes.

Apart from health benefits, contact lenses can significantly improve self-esteem and confidence of wearers as compared to those who are using spectacle glasses. With that, contact lenses are worth the shot if you give it a chance. If you are fed up with your spectacles, you can always make the switch. Just go to your optometrist.

The Things You Need to Know about UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying

Posted by Editor in Athletics on Oct 3rd, 2014 | 0 comments

UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying is anticipated by all football fans and teams. The competition is scheduled on September 2014-November 2015. The qualifying rounds will determine twenty three teams that will join France in the UEFA Euro 2016 competition. France automatically joined the UEFA Euro 2016 because they are the host.

There are fifty three teams or associations who will take part in the qualifying rounds including Gibraltar who is participating for the 1^st time. The draw happened on February 23, 2014 at Nice. The seeding was also announced after the drawing procedure.  If you want to know more about the UEFA Euro 2016, you should read on.

Format

There are fifty four member associations in UEFA. Since France automatically joins the final rounds (because they are the host), there will only be fifty three member associations competing to qualify in the 2016 tournament. Out of 53 teams, only 23 will be considered for the finals. The teams are drawn into 8 groups consisting of 6 teams (from Groups A to H). There is also 1 group consisting of 5 teams (Group I). The winners, first and second runner up and the third placer will automatically join the finals.

Schedule

The matches are set every Thursday to Tuesday. Kick off times every Saturday and Sunday is set at 6PM and 8:45PM. Kick off times every Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday is set at 8:45PM. Let it be known that for the group stage there will be 10 match days – September 7-9, 2014, October 9-11, 2014, October 12-14, 2014, November 14-16, 2014, March 27-29, 2015, June 12-14, 2015, September 6-8, 2015, October 8-10, 2015, and October 11-13, 2015. There is also 2 match days when it comes to the play offs – November 12-14, 2015 and November 15-17, 2015.

Seeding

Teams are seeded into six pots (pots one to five consisting of nine teams and pot six consisting of eight teams). The draw will be according to the national team’s coefficient ranking. Spain is automatically seeded; it is included in Pot one. The coefficient ranking is calculated by getting 40% of 2014 FIFA World Cup ranking points, 40% UEFA Euro 2012 ranking points and 20% of 2010 FIFA World Cup ranking points.

Singaporeans look forward to the start of the qualifying and the final match. Singaporeans are fond of football. In fact, there is also a local competition here which features the best football players in the country. If you want to witness the final rounds, you should make your arrangements right now. Do not forget that it would be in France.

 

The Sudden Hike in Tobacco and Alcohol Products

Posted by Editor in All About Singapore, Business on Sep 30th, 2014 | 0 comments

You often hear your family warn you about the ill effects of drinking and smoking. You still continue despite the concern and the plead to stop. You also hear advertisements and advisories about the dire effects of drinking and smoking but you still ignore it. What can stop you from drinking and smoking?

Here in Singapore, sudden hike in tobacco and alcohol duties are noted. The hike was announced on February 21, 2014 during the Budget speech. According to the hike, there will be 25% price increase for alcohol and 10% price increase for tobacco. This is to discourage heavy drinkers and smokers. But for social drinkers and smokers, the hike in tobacco and alcohol duties will not change their habits immediately.

To know the reactions of Singaporeans, a straw poll was conducted on February 23, 2014. According to the poll, eighteen out of twenty drinkers and smokers below thirty said that the sudden hike will likely push them to stop or decrease their consumption of alcohol and tobacco products.

The hike will put more burden to heavy drinkers and smokers. They will either cut back on their consumption or totally stop it for financial reasons. It will surely change the habits of drinkers and smokers. The hike is also an effective tool to curb the youths from picking the habit of drinking and smoking while it is early.

The chances of teens acquiring the drinking and smoking habit is very high but with the implementation of the hike in duties, it will be reduced. But there are experts who said that if the person is willing to smoke and drink, nothing can stop him/her even the government.