Thursday, September 30, 2010

Yummy rojak packs a valuable lesson

MY PAPER, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, PAGE A17, VIEWPOINTS
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By
GEOFF TAN



PHOTO: Singapore Favourite Foods – Chinese Rojak with its crispy You Tiao, tau pok, turnip, cucumber, dried squid all mixed in a big bowl of prawn paste with chopped nuts.
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PHOTO: Geoff Tan
The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings’ marketing division.

MY PAPER, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, PAGE A17, VIEWPOINTS



THE issue of taking pride in how we administer our craft, with special reference to food-stall owners, has been bugging me for a while.

The majority of food-stall owners tend to just go through the motion of producing the dish, be it chicken rice or fishball noodles. Nowadays, many even buy finished or nearly finished products from suppliers and mark them up to resell.

Take tau huay (beancurd), for example. When you see that the stall has no beancurd-making machine, chances are that it is getting the stuff from some mass-production facility.

What about wonton noodles? Many stalls get their char siew from a supplier. So all the hawker does is dunk the noodles in hot water and add the respective condiments.

I understand that there is a need to buy certain food components if it is not cost-effective for stalls to prepare their own.

However, to me, it all boils down to how much pride one takes in creating a highly palatablemasterpiece”, which not only tastes yummy but will also entice foodies to traverse the length of the island just to get a piece of it.

This brings me to Mr Alan Koh, who runs a rojak stall in Ghim Moh.



PHOTO: Fruit Rojak.
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While having lunch with my son at a coffee shop about six months ago, we noticed the newly opened stall and decided to give it a try. It was love at first bite! We ordered another two plates and I asked Mr Koh how he concocts such a tasty treat.

He recounted the steps he takes to create the dish, from the careful selection of fruit and vegetables at the wet market each morning, to the ingredients he uses to formulate what he calls his 6A hae-kor (prawn-paste) sauce.

Every order is made individually and, when it all comes together and that last spoonful of crushed peanut is showered over the dish, it is perfection!



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Whenever I order a plate and put that first piece of you-char-kway (deep-fried dough stick) into my mouth, I can feel my taste buds being called to attention instantly. To me, this is the king of rojak – the one that beats it all!

If you agree with me that life is all about giving of your best in whatever you do, then you may want to treat yourself to a “shiok” plate of rojak at: Xiang Zhi Xiang, Block 19, #01-263, Ghim Moh Road.
By GEOFF TAN
The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings’ marketing division.



PHOTO: Rojak Sotong, Rojok Buah - Yummy
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HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn


Craft: 工艺 - gōng yì
Condiments: 调味品 - tiáo wèi pǐn
Palatable: 合口味的 - hé kǒu wèi de
Concocts: 烹调 - pēng tiáo




PHOTO: Singapore Favourite Foods – Chinese Rojak with its crispy You Tiao, tau pok, turnip, cucumber, dried squid all mixed in a big bowl of prawn paste with chopped nuts.
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PHOTO: Chinese Rojak with Century Eggs, sweet tasty prawn paste, and crispy you tiao
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Apple to patent smart flash

MY PAPER, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2010, PAGE A9
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By
CUPERTINO, AGENCIES



PICTURE:
NEW FLASH SYSTEM
SOURCE: PATENTLY APPLE

MY PAPER, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2010, PAGE A9



APPLE is designing an advanced camera flash system that is said to optimise the lighting on the subject, according to a patent application filed by the tech giant.

The filing was related to flash re-directors and new imaging sensors, LA News Monitor reported, quoting technology blog Patently Apple.

According to the patent, the company could integrate the system into a wide variety of Apple products, including its iMac desktop and MacBook laptops.

The company is also planning to use the system in devices based on its iOS operating system and in Apple cameras as well, said LA News Monitor.

This latest move suggests that Apple wants a bigger piece of the imaging business, after having improved the imaging capabilities of its devices, including the iPhone 4 and the iPod touch, according to CNet.

Patently Apple revealed that the flash re-directors would work by selectively illuminating certain areas of a scene with an array of flash lights that point at different directions.

According to the filing, as reported by Patently Apple, the camera flash system will not provide blanket lighting for the whole photograph. It will, however, allow for a lens that redirects a fixed light source, or multiple flashes, said LA News Monitor.

The light source can either be automatically aimed at the place where it is needed or the photographer can control it.

This means that the camera could detect where the subject is and turn on the nearest flash accordingly for a picture with better illumination, reported CNet.

LA News Monitor said that Apple has improved the photographic capabilities of its hugely successful smartphone – the iPhone range – by releasing the iOS 4.1 software update.

The update added high dynamic range, which takes several versions of the same photograph automatically. It also tweaks the exposure for each one automatically, said LA News Monitor.

The technology will then combine the photographs into a single image with near-perfect colour tone and balance.
By CUPERTINO, AGENCIES



HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn


Patent: 专利权 - zhuān lì quán
Illuminating: 照明 - zhào míng
Flash: 闪光灯 - shǎn guāng dēng
Tone: 色调 - sè diào


Reference

Pools to dive for

SOURCE: http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/media/426532/Pools_to_dive_for.html



PHOTO: FROM an urban concrete jungle to a lush hillside, these hotel swimming pools rank among the best with their unique sensuality and style. Pictured here is the infinity pool at Alila Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, which is perched on a terrace floating above the Ayung River valley.
Photos: Design Hotels / AsiaOne

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PHOTO: The Alila Ubud is located near the artistic and cultural center of Ubud on the edge of the Ayung River. The resort has been designed in traditional Balinese architecture, has secluded courtyards, spacious terraces and private gardens that combine to create a feeling of intimacy.
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PHOTO: And it this pool that virtually launched the hotel into design nirvana. Making its way into design and architectural publications, taking the infinity pool into a new direction. Award-winning ALILA UBUD has been recognized for its pool even before it opened in the late 1990s.
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PHOTO: Each villa is a free-standing thatched-roof dwelling simulating a traditional Balinese home. Nestled into the hillside and privately contained within a walled tropical garden.
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PHOTO: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran 2 Bedroom(s) - from $ 2200 US/night, 1 Bedroom(s) - from $ 680 US/night Exotic, luxurious and inspiring, 147 free-standing thatched-roof villas provide a tropical paradise overlooking Jimbaran Bay. An additional nine spacious estate homes provide access to the beach and offer the utmost privacy.
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PHOTO: Chiang Mai, the second largest city in the country, has enjoyed a recent spike of tourist activity that has altered the landscape of this once-largely-unknown destination.
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PHOTO: Pictured here is the infinity pool at Alila Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, which is perched on a terrace floating above the Ayung River valley.
Photos: Design Hotels / AsiaOne

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Stamp - Heritage Trial: Kent Ridge Park Trial (Date of Issue: 22 September 2010)

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Date Of Issue :
22 Sep, 2010
Designer: Eric Kong (Design vizio)
By Singapore Post



PICTURE: Heritage Trail - Kent Ridge Park Trail Complete Set of Stamps
Local Price:
S$ 2.87
Overseas Price:
S$ 2.87
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PICTURE: Presentation Pack (Inside): S$4.65*
Obtainable from any Post Office and the Singapore Philatelic Museum



Then ......
Formerly known as Pasir Panjang Ridge, Kent Ridge Park was originally a lowland evergreen rainforest filled with crops - such as pineapple, rubber, pepper and gambier - planted by the early settlers of Singapore.

It was used as a fortress by the British in the defense of Singapore and was the site of one of the last battles fought against the Japanese - the Battle for Pasir Panjang, at a hill at the park called Bukit Chandu - during the World War II.

The Governor of Singapore, Sir John Fearns Nicoll, officially opened it in 1954, in commemoration of a visit to the park by the Duchess of Kent and her son, the Duke of Kent, on 3rd October 1952.

It was gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of 11 World War II sites in Singapore in 1995.




Now ......
31k Bukit Chandu, the remaining black and white colonial bungalow that used to house senior British Army officers has been restored and converted into a World War II museum called Reflections at Bukit Chandu.


PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - 2nd Local

Three life-sized statues and a plaque outside the museum were installed to honour those who had fought and died in the defense of Singapore at Bukit Chandu. Two M114 155mm howitzer guns and an AMX-13 Light Tank - decommissioned military artillery donated by the Ministry of Defence - can also be found in the park. It also serves as a reminder of an important chapter in our Singapore's modern history.


PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - 65¢

A 280metre long canopy walk, located at the eastern part of the park was completed in October 2003, linking Kent Ridge Park to the Reflections at Bukit Chandu.


PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - 80¢

With its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, visitors can enjoy the lush greenery and have a panoramic view of the sea as well as some of the southern islands from the highest point of the park, 61metres above sea level, at carpark B.


PICTURE: Heritage Trial, Kent Ridge Park Trial - $1.10



PICTURE: The various species of flora and fauna along the trail of the 47-hectare park in western Singapore, intrinsically shown in this set of presentation stamps


Embark onto an exciting history and nature walk to uncover the various species of flora and fauna along the trail of the 47-hectare park in western Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park, and learn about the history that accompanied along the trail, intrinsically shown in this set of stamps.
By Singapore Post




PICTURE: Heritage Trail - Kent Ridge Park Trail Presentation Pack
Date Of Issue:
22 Sep, 2010
Local Price:
S$ 4.65
Overseas Price:
S$ 4.37
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Officially opened in 1954 and gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of 11 World War II sites in Singapore in 1995, Kent Ridge Park is a 47-hectare public park in western Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park.

With its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, embark onto an exciting history and nature walk to uncover the various species of flora and fauna along the trail of the park, and learn about the history that accompanied along the trail, intrinsically shown in this set of stamps.

Date of Issue: 22 September 2010
Denominations: 2nd Local, 65¢, 80¢, $1.10
Stamp Size: 40.8mm x 29.85mm
Perforation: 13
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Offset Lithography
Printer: Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
Sheet Content: 40 stamps per sheet
Designer: Eric Kong (Design vizio)
Acknowledgements: Special thanks to National Parks Board (NParks)
By Singapore Post




PICTURE: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps (Front): S$3.70*



PICTURE: Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps (Rear): S$3.70*


First Day Cover (without stamps): S$0.25*
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$3.70*



PICTURE: Presentation Pack (Inside): S$4.65*
Obtainable from any Post Office and the Singapore Philatelic Museum



PICTURE: Presentation Pack Front): S$4.65*



PICTURE: Presentation Pack (Rear): S$4.65*


* Prices inclusive of 7% GST for purchases within Singapore

First Day Cover (without stamps) is available for sale at least one week before issue date.

2nd Local stamps can be used to make up the postage for overseas mail.

The designs in this leaflet were reproduced from rough visuals. Detail may be subject to change.
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Reference

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010 (200th Anniversary since October 12, 1810)

Source: http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/media/460026/Oktoberfest_2010.html
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne



PHOTO: Young women wearing traditional Bavarian "Dirndl" dresses cheer with beer mugs.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: Va-Fetenhits Oktoberfest-2Cd-De-2010
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PHOTO: GERMANY'S favourite beer festival Oktoberfest is back and organisers are gunning for a record-breaking 200th anniversary. The city of Munich is aiming to receive 7.1 million visitors to its fairgrounds in Thereisienwiese and that revellers will do their utmost to break the record of 6.9 million litres of beer downed. Here's a look, in photos, at some of the festivites that will last from September 18 to October 4.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne

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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: A young women prepares a booth selling gingerbread hearts at the pleasure ground of the Oktoberfest beer festival at the Theresienwiese in Munich.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne

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PHOTO: A woman sitting on a brewery's float takes part in the traditional Oktoberfest costume parade through the streets of Munich, southern Germany.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne

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PHOTO: Visitors in traditional Bavarian clothes enjoy cheer with beers mugs in the Hofbraeuhaus tent.
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: People in traditional costumes march during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 19, 2010.
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PHOTO: Young women wearing traditional Bavarian "Dirndl" dresses cheer with beer mugs.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: Munich Mayor Christian Ude waves during the opening ceremony for the 200th Oktoberfest in Munich September 18, 2010.
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PHOTO: Overall view shows visitors crowding the Hacker beer tent on the opening day of the 200th edition of the Oktoberfest beer festival.
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
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PHOTO: Maria Newrzella as "Muenchner Kindl" (the symbol of the city of Munich) presents the official beer mug for the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest on July 13, 2010 in Munich, southern Germany.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: The Oktoberfest platter has everything Brotzeit is good at making, from pork knuckles and pork ribs, to wagyu beef patties and sausages.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: Participants wearing traditional Bavarian clothes, follow the opening ceremony of the historical beer festival Oktoberfest at the Theresienwiese in Munich.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: Bavarian mountain rifleman wearing traditional Bavarian attend the opening ceremony of the historical beer festival.
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PHOTO: Herbert Lipah, owner of 'Lederhosenwahnsinn' (Lederhosen crazy) poses in the doorway of his second hand and new traditional clothes shop in Munich.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: A visitor looks at historical beer mugs used during former Oktoberfest beer festivals and displayed in the exhibition "200 years Munich beer festival" in Munich, southern Germany, on July 9, 2010.
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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PHOTO: The celebration began in Munich with the marriage of King Ludwig I to Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The two hundred year old festival brings millions of visitors to Munich.
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PHOTO: A woman displays the new Oktoberfest beer mug in a festival tent at the Theresienwiese in Munich, southern Germany. The world famous beer festival will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2010 and takes place from September 18 to October 4
Picture: AFP/GETTY
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SOURCE: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/8013342/Oktoberfest-2010-pictures-from-the-first-two-days-of-the-Bavarian-beer-festival-in-Munich.html



PHOTO: A waitress carries carries seven beer glasses
Picture: REUTERS/Michaela Rehle
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich.
People wearing traditional Bavarian clothes toast with beer during the opening day

Picture: REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich
Visitors from Australia celebrate at the Hofbraeu tent

Picture: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/Picture Alliance/DPA/Photoshot
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich A woman with an African grey parrot on her arm is seen at the festival. We can't help wondering if the dummy is soaked in beer
Picture: Andreas Gebert/Picture Alliance/DPA/Photoshot
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich
Can't help wondering if the African grey parrot is soaked in beer

Picture: Andreas Gebert/Picture Alliance/DPA/Photoshot
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich
Young women pose while wearing lederhosen aprons

Picture: Andreas Gebert/Picture Alliance/DPA/Photoshot
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich We're not sure how many glasses this waitress is carrying, but she'd be very handy for sending to bar for a large round on a night out
Picture: Tobias Hase/Picture Alliance/DPA/Photoshot
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PHOTO: Oktoberfest 2010: pictures from the first two days of the Bavarian beer festival in Munich
A young woman wears a hat featuring a beer barrel with a logo reading "Oktoberfest Muenchen"

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PHOTO: Va-Fetenhits Oktoberfest-2Cd-De-2010
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PHOTO: What is the best Oktoberfest beer? But after many years such judgmental analysis is a waste of time, because Oktoberfest, in all of its variations, is a beer of love kind of thing.
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PHOTO: The costumes are goofy, sure..but just look at those shiny faces, with too much pencil and creepy old lady country western hair…God I love the midwest.
by Madville on Oct 11, 2009 10:10 PM
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PHOTO: Lauren Conrad rang in 2010 with a little help from her friends (and former Hills costars) Lo Bosworth and Stephanie Pratt.
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PHOTO: Making merry at Oktoberfest 2010
Photo: Reuters, AFP / Text: AFP, AsiaOne
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