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This week’s highlights

Singapore International Deepavali Shopping Festival 2013 Until 22 Sep, 10am-10pm 250 international vendors selling handicrafts, jewellery, textiles, saris and more are taking part in this shopping extravaganza for the upcoming Deepavali celebrations. Check out the colourful, rich textiles, or get yourself some jewellery to spruce up your outfit.

Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, singaporeexpo.com.sg

Until 30 Sep, 9am onwards, $10 per day

3rd Asian Youth

Water Polo

Championships Watch the top junior water polo teams from ten countries battle it out for the Asian title, with the top three teams qualifying for next year's World

Youth Championships in Turkey (Men) and Spain (Women).

Senior teams from seven countries will be vying for the Asian title as it will win them the final

spot in the 2014 World Cup held in Kazakhstan.

This is the first time that Singapore will be hosting the 3rd Asian Youth Water Polo Championships and the 3rd Asian Water Polo

Cup (Oct 1-5).

Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, www.aasfwaterpolo singapore2013.com, Tel: 6258 1011

Guinness by the Decades Exhibition Until 31 Sep, 9.30am-6.30pm, $15

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philosopher Zhuangzi at this festival of Chinese theatre classics.

Various venues, www.practice.org.sg Cold Storage Singapore International Triathlon 2013 28-29 Sep, 7.30am-4.30pm Organised by the Triathlon Association of Singapore, this edition features a new non-competitive category called the Family Relay Challenge to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage bonding through exercise.

East Coast Park (Area E2), www.triathlon.sg FREE! EKO NUGROHO: WE ARE WHAT WE MASK Until 9 Oct, 10am-6pm daily, Closed on Sun & Public Holidays; Mon by appointment only This exhibition comprises 70 artworks produced by the famous Indonesian artist during his residency at STPI, which are influenced by Mexican wrestling masks, early Islamic headdress and biohazard protective headgear.

Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, www.stpi.com.sg, Tel: 6336 3663 Go Kart @ *SCAPE 22 Sep (12pm-9pm), $35, $40, $45 Manoeuvre your way through the curves at Orchard Road’s first go-karting event. Tickets are only sold at the door, on a first-come-first-serve basis. *SCAPE Playspace, 2 Orchard Link, www.scape.com.sg, Tel: 6735 4144

Wave House Sentosa - Girls Day Out

Love Hurts - Tales from the Heartland

29 Sep, 4-8pm

23 Oct - 21 Nov, 11am – 7pm (Mon-Fri), 12-6pm (Sat), Closed on Sunday & public holidays

Ladies, enjoy an afternoon out with your girlfriends at Sentosa learning from flow barrel clinics how to surf using a flow barrel, or try out sunset yoga. Be sure to check out their flea market as well.

Wave House Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Tel: 6377 3113

This solo exhibition by Gilles Massot looks at cross-cultural identities in a globalised world using pop culture references such as karaoke videos and TV soap operas.

Objectifs Gallery, 56A Arab Street, www.objectifs.com.sg, Tel: 6293 9782

now on Check out these events over the next two weeks Achieve Thru Art Until 21 Oct Students and youths in Singapore may have a chance to win tickets to 12 global destinations if they upload a picture of their artwork based on the theme "Countries, Cultures & Festivals" onto a virtual gallery available worldwide. They can use any medium such as paint, charcoal, or crayons, and those with the most popular votes in four categories from primary to secondary school may win prizes such as iPad minis. achievethruart.com/singapore Al Murray: The Pub Landlord 27 Sep, 8pm, $78, $98, $108 Britain’s most irrepressible innkeeper will show his aleinspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery as part of his hilarious new show. Don’t miss this monumental, live stand-up show. Tickets from Sistic.

Kallang Theatre, 1 Stadium Walk, www.thepublandlord.com,

original Timberland factory, which features modern, beautifully crafted footwear and apparel from head-totoe. Shoppers can partake in the art of craftsmanship, quality and style through experiential, hands-on activities by local artisans.

VivoCity, Central Court B, 1 Harbourfront Walk, www.timberland.com.sg NEW! FREE! Hidden Finds by Public Garden 20-22 Sep, 1-7pm Show your support for entrepreneurial projects and ideas in Singapore by turning up for a three-day festival, which pulls together pop-up concepts from fashion, film, dining, retail, arts and craft, design, music and publishing. You may uncover pleasant, delightful finds.

111 Somerset Road, www.public-garden.com, Tel: 67358574 LiveWell Baby Championship Carnival 20-22 Sep, 11am-9pm This carnival for expecting parents, toddlers and caregivers is back for the fifth year, with bigger races, exhibitor booths and prizes for participating. There are 80 per cent off retail price for baby care essentials, a race track for a kids' race, and lucky draw prizes.

Singapore Expo Hall 6B, Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive, www.livewellonline.info NEW! Magnum Singapore Pleasure Store Until 30 Nov, 11am-10.30pm daily, $7 After making its debut across several cities, The Pleasure Store will be in Singapore. Consumers can design their very own Magnum through a six-step "Make My Magnum" experience, and digitally capture and share their creations on the Magnum Lookbook at the store.

VivoCity shoppers who spend $200 in a single receipt can redeem a free experience.

VivoCity, The Plaza, 1 Harbourfront Walk, www.vivocity.com.sg, Tel: 6377 6860

Anthropos: Navigating human depth in Thai and Singapore contemporary art Until Oct 13, 11am-7pm (Tue-Sat), 11am-6pm (Sun), Closed on Mon & public holidays 11 Thai and Singapore artists address themes of identity, cultural belonging and social rituals in these paintings on canvas, graffiti and mixed-media installations. The show also explores the cultural and artistic exchange between Thailand and Singapore.

Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Road, #01-05, www.sundaramtagore.com, Tel: 6694 3378 NEW! Acting Through Improvisation 24 & 26 Sep, 1, 3, 8, 10 & 17 Oct, 7-10pm, $480 Always wished you had some acting chops? Those who wish to pursue acting professionally or semiprofessionally can take up this course to bring to life any fictional character through improvisation exercises that will take you on a journey of self-discovery. E-mail shortcourses@lasalle.edu.sg to register.

Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street, www.lasalle.edu.sg, Tel: 6496 5066 NEW! Chapter IV Until 21 Sep, 8pm, $15 (Concession), $20 This experimental performance, accompanied by soundscapes created by Bani Haykal, sees four down and out porn stars imprisoned in a concentration camp where they undergo a journey of self-discovery.

Substation, 45 Armenian Street, www.substation.org, Tel: 6337 7535 NEW! FREE! Celebrating 40 Years: The Timberland Workshop 27-30 Sep, 10am-10pm Timberland is opening a modern-day version of the

NEW! Next to Normal Until 22 Sep, 8pm (Tue-Fri), 3pm & 8pm (Sat & Sun), $30-$88 Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, this Pangdemonium! theatrical piece tells the story of a woman with bipolar disorder and schizophrenic hallucinations as her husband fights to keep her mind stable and his family intact. Tickets from Sistic.

100 Victoria Street, 18 National Library Board, pangdemonium.com, Tel: 68378400 NEW! Possessions: Solo Exhibition

by Sarah Choo Until 22 Sep, 12pm-7pm (Mon-Sat), 1-5pm (Sun) Singapore artist Sarah Choo mimics the interior of a domestic space using an installation and oil paintings in this exhibition. Through mimicking snippets of reality within her paintings, she questions the act of living in one's illusions.

Galerie Sogan & Art, 16 Mohamed Sultan Road, www.soganart.com, Tel: 6440 4886 FREE! NEW! Sam Leach: Careening Meteorites and the Early Mind Until 18 Oct, 12-7pm (Tue – Sat), 12-6pm (Sun) Sam Leach’s first solo exhibition here features sculptural pieces, which incorporates Palaeolithic stone tools,

In conjunction with Guinness Arthur's Day, this exhibition features unique premiums and advertising materials from as far back as the 1900s.

Check out the items from creative brand campaigns, acquired over more than 30 years through auctions, private sales and dealers.

Mint Museum of Toys, 26 Seah Street, Tel: 6339 0660, www.emint.com

accompanied by a sound collaboration by Tim Young and Dan Gawler.

Future Perfect, Gillman Barracks, #01-22, 47 Malan Road, Tel: 9835 8271 The Dark Haunting World of Maiko Kitagawa Until 30 Nov, 11am-9pm (Mon-Thu & Sun), 11am10pm (Fri-Sat) Japanese artist Maiko Kitagawa's black and white artworks depict mythical creatures that dwell in the mysterious realm of the unknown, using the unique dermatograph (a special crayon with a texture of oily adhesiveness) as her medium. Her works compel the viewer to confront the human fear of the dark.

Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, #01-34, www.nikeifineart.com, Tel: 6338 9073

Audiophiles will be in for an exhilarating treat with an electrifying line-up of artistes such as The Killers (Sat), Rihanna (Sun), Justin Bieber (Mon), BigBang, Owl City, and Tom Jones in town to perform for the closing concerts. An English illusionist, a cabaret using dramatic paper costumes, as well as local bands such as The Sam Willows, and Vocaluptuous, will also be performing. Tickets from Sistic.

Visit www.singaporegp.sg for more info.

Padang Stage, Connaught Drive

FREE! NEW! A SURVEY OF THE SINGAPORE PSYCHOGEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY Until 12 Oct, 12-7pm, Closed on Sun, Mon & Public Holidays Local artist Debbie Ding, who works under the pseudonym of the Singapore Psychogeographical Society, presents a series of works about the constantly changing coastline of Singapore.

Galerie Steph, 39 Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, #01-05, www.galeriesteph.com

Rub shoulders with race drivers, celebrities, Asian royalty, ambassadors, models and musicians at the after-race party.

It will be headlined by UK electronic music DJ Seb Fontaine, with Sander Kleinenberg, Stephen Day and more spinning groovy dance tunes through the night.

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, www.ritzcarlton.com, Tel: 6337 8888

Peter & Blue’s Birthday Party 26-29 Sep, 11am, 2pm, $25 The latest staging of Singapore Dance Theatre's annual children’s ballet series is a sequel to the successful productions of Peter and Blue’s Forest Adventure (2010, 2011) and Peter and Blue Go Around the World (2012), bringing together meaningful morals through a time of fun and adventure. Tickets from Sistic.

Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, www.esplanade.com

20-23 Sep, various times, $98, $148

FREE! NEW! A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s–1970s 25 Oct - 16 Mar 2014, 10am-6pm daily A Changed World explores the development of Singapore post-war, expressing the artists' responses to changes in Singapore's political, economic, social and urban landscape as our artistic and national consciousness began to emerge and our identity, solidified.

National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 2, Basement, 93 Stamford Road, www.nationalmuseum.sg, Tel: 6332 3659

20-22 Sep, 10pm onwards, $138, $258, $458

NEW! My Queenstown Festival 22 & 29 Sep, 2.30pm (Sun), $20 Queenstown's story began in the squalid slums of the city, leading to the development of the first satellite town. Tapestry Playback Theatre presents a playback theatre show based on the personal stories of residents in Queenstown. Tickets from Sistic.

Queenstown Community Centre Auditorium, 365 Commonwealth Avenue, Tel: 6474 1681

F1 Closing Concerts

NEW! Wisma Atria Promotions Until 6 Oct, mall hours Update your wardrobes with a chic fall/winter season collection that Wisma Atria stores have launched. With a minimum $200 spent, be rewarded with Starbucks Coffee vouchers or i.t. vouchers, or take part in a lucky draw where five shoppers can win a shopping spree worth $800 each. You can also check out the collectible, special edition Barbie Doll sporting a classic Coach duffel.

435 Orchard Road, www.wismaonline.com, Tel: 6235 2103

The Podium Lounge 2013

Shakespeare’s Globe: The Taming of the Shrew 2-13 Oct, 7.30pm (Mon, Wed-Sun), $68, $78 (Student), $98, $108, $138 Performed on an intimate Elizabethan-style stage, the all-female cast, a troupe of travelling players, breathe new life into Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy about two wealthy sisters who must be married off.

The modest, demure Bianca has many suitors, but her wild, shrewish sister Katherina must first be married off, possibly to the equally strong-willed and perverse Petruchio. Tickets from Sistic.

Fort Canning Park, Fort Gate, Cox Terrace, www.abaproductions.com

FREE! Chinese Theatre Festival Until 29 Sep, various times Treat yourself and your kids to fresh takes on legendary war heroine Mulan, and a riveting puppet show by Taiwan’s Flying Group Theatre, and contemporary fables inspired by Chinese

Suede Live in Singapore 27 Sep, $115, $130 (at the door), 8pm After breaking up in 2003, British band Suede reunited in 2010 and is now back with their new album, Bloodsports.

Expect Suede's latest and greatest hits in this one night only concert. Tickets from Sistic.

Hard Rock Hotel Coliseum, Sentosa

NEW! FREE! Trader's Market 20 & 21 Sep, 5-11pm Your September Playground is for toys-lovers, or anyone who wants to relive their childhoods. Reminisce about your favourite toys as you listen to tunes by their inhouse DJ. Clarke Quay Central, Fountain Square, www.forfleasake. com, Tel: 6556 2123 NEW! SING LIT 101: HOW TO READ A SINGAPOREAN POEM 28 Sep, 12 & 26 Nov, 1am-1pm, $10 per session (Student), $20 per session If you have always found poetry difficult to enjoy, literary critic and poet Dr Gwee Li Sui will demystify Singapore poems by introducing the writer and the times, and reveal the poems' meanings and implications.

In Sep, he will cover Dragon-fly by Wong May, and "My Country and My People" by Lee Tzu Pheng.

The Arts House, Screening Room, 1 Old Parliament Lane, www.theartshouse.com.sg, Tel: 6332 6900 FREE! Through a Pinhole Until 22 Sep, 11am-7pm (Mon-Fri), 12-6pm (Sat); Closed on Sun & public holidays Artist Mary-Ann Teo used an unconventional pinhole camera fashioned from a large plastic trash bin to document the hustle and bustle of the Kampong Glam area. This solo exhibition is the product, which shows a relooking of the historical and modern context of the area.

Objectifs Gallery, 56A Arab Street, www.objectifs.com.sg FREE! Mid-Autumn Festival (MAF) in Chinatown Until 4 Oct, 7pm - 10pm The Chinatown MAF walking trail will make its debut this year for visitors to soak in the festivities, together with the perennial favourites of a bustling festive street bazaar and carnival. Check out a giant lantern comprising over 800 lanterns.

New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road, Mosque Street, Pagoda Street, Temple Street, Smith Street, Sago Street and Banda Street, chinatownfestivals.sg, Tel: 6323 2758

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Rev Up Singapore Until 23 Sep, various times In one of the F1 trackside highlights, 2,500 Singaporeans will have a front-seat view of the team garages at the Pit Building, enjoy the carnival atmosphere and explore the interactive game stations on Sep 19. Grand Prix will also be visiting schools to give students an insight into F1, and Orchard Road will be transformed into a shopping circuit with F1 merchandise pop-up stores, with chances to win limited edition F1 goodies.

Various locations

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Mean Streets was the breakthrough film of director Martin Scorsese

Coming Soon Mark your calendars for these events happening in three to four weeks NEW! FREE! Impressions 2013 12 Oct, 3.30pm NUS Harmonica Orchestra will show the versatility of harmonica music through classical pieces such as Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in A minor and easy-listening pieces such as Joe Hisaishi's Totoro Suite. The audience can even try playing the harmonica together with the orchestra members. library@esplanade, 8 Raffles Ave, Tel: 6332 3255 FREE! NEW! Peregrination of Colour 10 Oct-22 Nov, 11am-6pm (Mon-Sat), Closed on Sun & Public Holidays Sujata Bajaj's first solo exhibition captures harmony and disorder with what she describes as "a dance of colours" in her paintings. Fiery reds, intense blues and incandescent yellow ochre in her paintings convey vigour and control and engulf the viewer in a different realm.

Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Road, www.indigoblueart.com, Tel: 63721719

The Boys from Fengkuei Mean Streets

Jurassic Safari Until 23 Sep, 10.30am-11.30pm (Sun-Thu), 10.30am-12.30am (Fri-Sat), $6 (child), $12 (adult) Jurassic Safari by Chinese Garden brings something new to the table this Mid-Autumn season. There are 20 over attractions including life-sized dinosaurs fighting and roaming among the greenery with whom you can take pictures, acrobatic feats by Shaolin kungfu masters, and enchanting dances.

1 Chinese Garden, Tel: 6261 3632 Shallow Grave

Perspectives Film Festival

Rise & Shine Expo

Whisky Tasting: An Introduction to Speyside Single Malt 3 Oct, 7.30-9.30pm, $60 (Includes 4 drams of single malt and finger food) Sample many limited-edition single-casks malts from four of the region's top distilleries, with guided tasting notes, the story of the distilleries, and some fascinating insights into the broader world of Scotch whisky.

Owl's Brew, 146 Mackenzie Road, www.eventbrite.sg, Tel: 6333 3440/8338 0193

3-6 Oct, $8 (Student, Senior Citizen, Singapore Film Society members), $10 per film

The Ultimate

Parenting Fair from Sep 27 to 29

FREE! NEW! Akanga Showcase 5 Oct, 4pm Three short films by local filmmakers from collective Akanga Film Asia: Katong Fugue by Boo Junfeng, GEZEITENTÜMPEL by Chris Yeo Siew Hua and Timeless by K Rajagopal. There will be a dialogue with the filmmakers.

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NEW! Michael McIntyre in Singapore 12 Nov, $98, $118, $138, $158 UK comedian Michael McIntyre is bringing his stand-up show to Singapore for the first time in Singapore.

His observational comedy and trademark ability to turn everyday situations into master-classes of human exasperation strikes a chord in many.

Tickets from Sistic.

The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, www.thestarvista.com, Tel: 6779 2829 BJORN AGAIN In Singapore 8 & 9 Nov, 8pm (Fri), 2.30pm, 8pm (Sat), $45 The only ABBA show endorsed by the ABBA members, Bjorn Again’s action-packed show will feature ABBA’s greatest hits. Listen to Take a Chance on Me and Knowing Me Knowing You, and other classics performed Bjorn Again style.

Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, www.bjornagain.com.au, Tel: 6688 8826 Bloomberg Square Mile Relay 24 Oct, 6pm, $995 (Early bird discount; for 10 runners), $1,250 Happening outside of the UK for the first time, this inaugural Singapore edition will see 200 corporate teams of ten runners racing a one-mile course through the Central Business District. Register at www. squaremilerelay.com/singapore/register-your-team by Sep 20 for the early bird discount.

The Promontory @ Marina Bay, 11 Marina Boulevard, Tel: 6329 3535 NEW! The Merchants of Bollywood 5-10 Nov, 8pm (Mon-Fri); 4pm, 8pm (Sat & Sun) This theatrical dance charts the enchanting history of this prolific film industry and a dynasty of Bollywood stars in a fictional story of a young girl, her grandfather and their love for dance. With swirling colours in costumes and sets and high-energy music, this lavish production will reveal to the audience the role Bollywood plays in the Indian society. Tickets from Sistic.

MasterCard Theatres, www.merchantsofbollywood.com.au, Tel: 6688 8826

VOLUNTEER EVENTS Lend a hand or spend your time meaningfully FREE! CABIN Club Leadership Camp 2013 5-7 Nov, overnight This year’s camp for youths with Project Cabin focuses on developing leadership skills and qualities, and on empathising and assisting people who are physically challenged. Volunteers are needed to be game masters, facilitators and logistics helpers, and have to be 20 years old and above.

Camp Challenge, 8 Admiralty Road, www.childrensociety.org.sg, Tel: 6276 5077 Volunteer with SPCA Various times and days If you’re an animal-lover, volunteer at the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) shelter.

You can walk dogs, clean cages, or feed animals.

Volunteers must be at least 17 years old and commit to four consecutive months, weekly or fortnightly.

SPCA, 31 Mount Vernon Road, www.spca.org.sg

This film festival will be screening breakthroughs in independent films worldwide, such as an awardwinning independent feature from Bangladesh called Television, also a favourite at the 2012 Busan Film Festival.

You can also expect a series of short films by

Some of the film highlights at Perspectives

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FREE! NEW! Europa 23 Oct, 8pm Ron Korb is a flutist and composer with more than 30 critically-acclaimed solo releases over 20 countries.

Sit back and allow Korb to take you on a musical tour around the globe with his classical works and contemporary arrangements with an ethnic twist.

Tickets at the door.

University Cultural Centre Theatre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, NUS, www.nus.edu.sg/cfa, Tel: 6516 2492

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NEW! FREE! Food Ration Sorting with Wellness Community 26 Sep, 3-6pm Shan You Counselling Centre needs volunteers to assist in sorting and distributing rations to the needy.

Volunteers have to be 15 years old and above.

Wellness Community, Blk 3, Eunos Crescent, #01-2593

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NEW! Shallow Grave 6 Oct, 5.30pm The directorial debut of British film-maker Danny Boyle, three housemates steal the huge sum

acclaimed home-grown filmmakers Boo Junfeng, Chris Yeo Siew Hua, and K. Rajagopal, who make part of independent film collective Akanga Film Asia. Tickets from Sistic.

National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, perspectivesfilmfestival.com, Tel: 6332 3659 of money left behind by their dead roommate and face grim consequences.

NEW! Mean Streets 4 Oct, 7.30pm Based on director Martin Scorsese’s experiences growing up, a small-time thug in Little Italy tries to reconcile his faith with his mafia ambitions.

NEW! The Boys from Fengkuei 5 Oct, 7.30pm Three friends from a fishing village move to Kaohsiung after finishing school, and deal with the realities of growing up and living in a big city.

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 Dark things lurk and Young Detective Dee faces a huge task to bring them to light

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In the original movie, he was already an established figure. But I really wondered how he first came to enter the Supreme Court; something that was not explored in the original novels.”

“Coincidentally, Huayi Brothers then suggested that we make a young version of Detective Dee, so we were really in tune with one another,” he enthuses.

Young Detective Dee:

Rise of the Sea Dragon Scheming, planning and hostages - All part of the lifestyles of the rich and powerful in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

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mpress Wu Zetian, who rules with her husband, Emperor Gaozong, orders the navy's warships to Baekje Kingdom. They are to aid their old ally that is in the midst of an invasion by the aggressive Buyeo forces, who may target China next.

Before they can leave port, however, the commanding warships are sunk by a mysterious black shadow that rises to the surface of the water.

Sacrificial Maiden The citizens of Luoyang, the Eastern Capital, believe that the Sea Dragon is responsible and that a maiden must be sacrificed in order to appease it.

The most beautiful woman in the city, Courtesan Yin (played by

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Angelababy) – who was forcefully chosen as she slighted the upper society by refusing to service them – is to be imprisoned in the Sea Dragon Temple and kept chaste for three years.

Intrigue & Action En route to the temple, she becomes a victim of an attempted kidnapping. A young Dee Ren Jie (played

by Mark Chao), a highstanding member of court, foils the plot.

Dee is then suspected of being connected to the sea monster and is arrested.

Thereafter, he escapes with some help and tackles the mystery and the case.

The Real Detective Dee Dee was a real-life, historical figure born in 630 AD who had an illustrious career as a highranking official in the Tang Dynasty.

Based on the novels by Dutch diplomat Robert van Gulik, who wrote the book while stationed in China and Japan, the film depicts the fascinating world of the Tang Dynasty and the famous detective.

Is there a real sea dragon that will appear from the deep? Watch to find out. W Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon [TBA] Director: Tsui Hark Starring: Mark Chao, Angelababy, Carina Lau and Feng Shaofeng Genre: Period, Action, Mystery Run Time: 134 min Release: Sep 27

The Client List, the hot new drama series starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, is back

Texas housewife Riley Parks (portrayed by Jennifer Love Hewitt), deserted by her husband and left in serious financial straits, takes a job at a seemingly traditional day spa in a neighbouring town. But when she realises some of her co-workers provide “extra” services, she must make the difficult decision of whether or not to embrace the opportunity to resolve her financial problems.

In Season 2 of The Client

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I Wouldn’t Go In There:

Truth behind hauntings Explorer and blogger RJ visits some of the most notoriously-haunted sites in Asia. Are you game enough to follow?

Are you ready to be frightened by your neighbours?

In I Wouldn’t Go In There, on National Geographic Channel Asia, Robert Joe or RJ, an urban explorer and blogger, tracks down true and often untold stories hidden behind Asia’s most notoriously-haunted sites.

The Truth Is Scarier RJ’s hypothesis is that behind every haunted location and tale of paranormal encounters with ghosts or demons, there’s a real story waiting to be uncovered – a true story even more terrifying than the strangest fiction.

Using a combination of gumshoe detective work and

modern technology, he explores the places in which many fear to tread with one burning question: What really happened here?

Ghosts of the Fallen In the first episode of the return of this series, RJ ventures into an abandoned house where sightings of an angry female ghost and student soldiers have been said to raise up memories of the Korean War. RJ speaks with war survivors and eye witnesses, who share insight into Yeongdeok’s troubled past. It was rumoured that bodies of the fallen were buried beneath a hill, where the Yeongdeok House now stands.

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Move over grunge, Frasier, and Starbucks.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are the new stars of Seattle

By Sonja Steinmetz

Most rappers talk about how much bling they have, how many bottles of expensive booze they're popping and what designer labels they're wearing. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis do their shopping at the thrift shop.

The Client List 2: Jennifer Love’s back

Heating Up Further After last season’s cliff-hanger finale, Season 2 promises to be no easier for Riley. Her estranged husband Kyle (Brian Hallisay) has returned, for better or for worse, and she must walk the fine line between her anger and love for him and the romantic feelings she has for her brother-in-law, Evan (Colin Egglesfield).

Riley also takes on a larger role at the spa, resulting in added responsibility and burden, further complicating her life. New threats also abound and trust becomes an overwhelming issue for Riley

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A Prequel to Delve Deeper Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, is a prequel to Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame, which starred Andy Lau as the lead character.

Director Tsui Hark, renowned for period action films, says, “When I started thinking about the plot of the next film, I couldn't help but wonder how Dee first became a detective.

List, Riley continues to struggle with the conflict between two different lives – as a single mother struggling to provide for her family, and as an ambitious woman working in a seedy establishment.

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as everyone, even those who she believes she can count on most, seems to be hiding their own secret.

Too Close for Comfort Also starring in Season 2 of The Client List are Golden Globe winner Cybill Shepherd as Riley’s mother, Linette, and Emmy Award-winning actress Loretta Devine as The Rub of Sugar Land’s owner, Georgia.

In front of The Rub, with Kyle on one side and Officer Nathan on the other, Riley is sure that she is about to be caught red-handed with the client list. Much to her surprise, however, it’s Kyle whom Nathan has come for.

At the county jail, Riley and Evan learn that Kyle is suspected of stealing a truckload of copper wire from a construction company where he worked.

Many lives of innocent student soldiers were lost at Yeongdeok and they continue to haunt the survivors.

Allure of the Paranormal RJ says that he believes everyone has loved ghost stories when young, whether hearing them from our elders or from friends at camps.

“People like to be scared; they enjoy the sensation of being surprised and thrilled to some extent. But the thing about I Wouldn’t Go In There is that it goes beyond the ghost stories,” says RJ. “It’s about the history behind them that might have led to all these ghost stories in the first place,” he explains.

RJ’s Experience RJ says, thankfully, that he hasn’t had any paranormal experience himself. Nonetheless, the team visited a lot of scary places, including forgotten tombs, long abandoned hospitals and a detention centre.

“Most of these sites are usually dark, damp and neglected and you don’t feel comfortable, making it the perfect setting for these

More Secrets As word of Kyle’s arrest becomes public, Riley tries to keep the news from her kids for as long as possible while she raises the money to pay a lawyer. With things at The Rub threatening to fall apart following several resignations, Georgia returns to help out.

However, her new boyfriend knows nothing about what goes on there and she asks that Riley continue managing the business until she can figure out a plan. So, after making peace with arch-rival Selena in order to keep the doors open, Riley turns her attention to her work, starting with servicing a powerful client, Judge Hollis Overton.

Finally, to solve Georgia’s problems as well as her own, Riley offers to buy the Rub. Though Georgia agrees, she neglects to reveal that the spa is about to be raided by the police.

The Client List season 2 premieres Sep 30, Monday, 10pm, on Lifetime, Starhub TV Ch 514 SD & 561 HD.

hauntings,” says RJ. “There were times that I felt things I couldn’t explain, but I wouldn’t be so quick as to attribute them to paranormal activity,” he says, pensively.

The Spookiest of All Which of these haunted sites spooked RJ the most?

“I must say Rifle Range made quite an impression on me. There’s just something eerie and off about this apartment complex where it’s amazingly dark in the middle of the day,” says RJ. He adds, “There are a lot of corners; it seems like people are constantly coming out of or around corners. But, ultimately, the stories that we got from the people on the street were probably some of the most memorable and interesting that I heard during the entire series.”

I Wouldn’t Go In There returns to screens on Sep 27, every Friday, 11pm, on National Geographic Channel, Starhub TV Ch 411 & SingTel mio TV Ch 201.

Most rappers' music videos are filled with big booties and boobies and they brag about how many girls they’ve banged but Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have a song that supports marriage equality.

In fact that very song, "Same Love", just bagged them a Moonman at last month's MTV Video Music Awards for Best Video With a Social Message.

They've certainly made a splash but who exactly are Macklemore and Ryan Lewis?

Introducing the Next Big Thing in Rap The duo from Seattle, Washington – an area in the USA not typically known for producing rap superstars – met in 2006.

Ryan Lewis was working as a photographer for Macklemore (born Ben Haggerty) at the time but, luckily, ditched his camera and decided to make beats for him on a full-time basis.

Fast forward seven years and The Heist, their debut album, is

“ ’Thrift Shop’ and ‘Can’t Holds Us’ hit No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart.”

making waves on the charts not only in their native USA but in Europe and Asia as well. “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us” hit No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart, while “Same Love” peaked at No. 5.

A Story of Life & Struggle Macklemore’s raspy vocals and dynamic flow tell a story of struggle and success. His lyrics evoke very specific moments with his unique observations on life, love and art.

Coupled with Ryan Lewis’ energetic and catchy beats, this album is essential for your collection.

Start your day with Sonja Steinmetz on The Power Breakfast Show, together with Hubert Tang and Jamie Yeo, on weekday mornings, 6am-10am, on Power 98FM.

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Western dishes with a local twist Tune in to Chefs with Heart to see how a different, more local version of some Western dishes can BE made The first three episodes of the heart-warming reality show Chefs with Heart featured trainees from underprivileged backgrounds being slowly introduced to the cooking world.

A Different Chef at the Helm In the previous episode, Chef Benny Se Teo from Eighteen Chefs taught them to make a pan-grilled salmon dish. Chef Willin Low from the Wild Rocket group now takes over in the fourth episode, where he teaches them to make a pan-fried salmon dish using otak sauce.

He begins by imparting words of wisdom to the 12 contestants, some of whom had been involved in gangs but have since renounced those ties.

“It’s not just about cooking.

If you are determined to learn something, you can achieve it, and you can do it right. With that attitude, you can apply it to anything else,” states Chef Willin.

Pan-Fried Salmon with Otak The contestants first begin by cutting the ingredients and blending them into a paste,

commonly known as rempah, which is the base of any sauce in Malay cooking. Dried chilli is used, as the flavour is stronger.

The trainees work on their dishes industriously, measuring, stirring, frying and plating. It is a lot of sweat and toil in the kitchen.

Through the proceedings, it is obvious that the contestants have built up more rapport with one another than in the early episodes, and it hardly looks like a reality show now.

How Did They Fare?

What is Chef Willin’s verdict?

Overall, all their ‘masterpieces’ were good and had the otak taste and flavour but the flavour was slightly lacking with some who did not fry their ingredients long enough during the preparation.

Next, they tackle the tantalising dessert – also their first – panna cotta. Watch this webisode to find out how to make a very Singaporean chendol panna cotta.

There is also a snippet at the end about the correct or proper way of using a knife – a fundamental skill for anyone in the kitchen.

If you are passionate about food or if you enjoy a feel-good show, this is the reality series for you.

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Every cent of the selling price of Viva Glam goes to helping women, men and children affected by the HIV/ AIDS virus. Available for six months from September at all M.A.C counters.

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Using TCM principles and state-of-the-art technology, Slimming 101 helps women achieve healthy, effective slimming

Commercial slimming treatment has long been regarded with suspicion and frowned upon because of dubious treatments and dangerous products that the public has been warned about.

Slimming 101, however, is unlike the rest. working with a tcm physician Generally, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment includes a combination of medicinal herbs, and physical treatments such as acupuncture and acupressure massage.

Slimming 101 takes this holistic approach – a far cry from cosmetic changes, crash diets or simply waterloss that bogus treatments or methods touting weight loss offer.

In the TCM philosophy, the body’s life force, also known as qi, flows through the meridian system to support life.

It is believed that qi flows through 12 meridians, or channels, and illness occurs when qi becomes blocked, and the harmony of the yin and yang (interconnected, interdependent forces) is disrupted.

A sound understanding of TCM principles allows them to offer a healthy slimming regime from the inside out so that women can gain their ideal figures. Combine this with ancient acupressure and acupuncture point massage techniques to resolve the root of one’s body and weight issues, you’ve got a winning formula for weight loss.

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combining tcm with european botanicals Slimming 101 uses European botanicals and state-of-the-art slimming machines to allow clients to lose excess weight and fats in safe, painless and effective ways.

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Only premium extracts are taken from these herbs under the most stringent of laboratory conditions, and they are used after careful evaluation of the client’s body and health.

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Their holistic therapy using natural ingredients should put to rest any worries in your mind about potentially dangerous, rapid weightloss methods. Coupled with such attentive, personalised treatment in a comfortable environment, Slimming 101 is the perfect place with the best people to entrust your goals for an ideal figure and weight to.

Speaking of personalised service, it is a one-to-one consultation to assess and to understand each customer’s body and needs. Thereafter, they customise slimming treatment programmes to meet the individual needs of their customers.

breaking down stubborn fats Women looking to lose weight can opt for Slimming 101’s Signature Slimming Treatment, which effectively breaks down stubborn fats and increases drainage for lymphatic nodes. It promotes a better metabolism rate, reduces the size of the fat chamber and significantly improves body contours.

With Slimming 101, be assured that you will experience personalised slimming treatment right from nature’s sources, free of harsh chemicals and dermatologically-tested just so that you can indulge in the gentle care that only herbs can bring without worries. signature slimming treatment Meridian Marine therapy, which includes a body scrub and an acupressure massage, is invigorating. It removes dead skin cells to refresh and even out skin tone for smooth, radiant skin using marine sea salt to deliver optimal results.

You might like to try their six Signature Meridian Therapies ($38), which includes Body Fat Analysis & Consultation, Slimming Herbal Tea; Body Re-shaping, Bio-Lipolysis, two sessions of Infra-Red Sauna and two sessions of Meridian Marine Therapy.

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Skyve in a Bombastic wine bistro Bak Kut Teh WORD OF MOUTH Seen and heard of the best of local Singaporean Food

By Cheryl Chia

Skiving may not be such a bad thing at times, especially if you are at Skyve Wine Bistro

Don’t let the name fool you.

Bak Kut Teh or “Pork Bone Tea” is definitely not the kind of tea to be drunk at stiff parties or to complement pastries or cakes.

The four main ingredients of pork ribs, water, garlic and pepper, and sometimes herbs, make up the fragrant simmering broth. The peppery and flavour-rich soup that results from this simple yet potent combination makes a great meal at any time, and especially on a cold day.

Here are some you have to try.

Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh The trick to a good bowl of bak kut teh is to let the flavours from the pork bones seep into the soup. Visit this stall from 11am to get the best of the soup and the you char kway or fried dough sticks.

Blk 58, Seng Poh Road, #01-31, Singapore 160058 Rong Cheng Bak Kut Teh This second generation owned stall serves actual Chinese tea with their bak kut teh. Their version of the dish does not use soya sauce, resulting in a stronger pork flavour.

Midview City, Blk 26, Sin Ming Lane, #01-114/117, Singapore 573791 & Eng Ho Hup Coffeeshop, Blk 22, Sin Ming Road, Singapore 570022

Mango & Cheese Semifreddo

Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant The owner of this restaurant named it Founder as he loved the dish so much that he created his own recipe. The soup here is on the peppery side.

154 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218431 & New Orchid Hotel, 347 Balestier Road, Singapore 329777 Song Fa Bak Kut Teh This one uses the tried and tested recipe of garlic and Sarawakian pepper. The pork ribs also fall off the bone. Yum...

11 New Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 059383 & UE BizHub East Unit, 6 Changi Business Park Avenue 1, #01-38, Singapore 486017

Trio of Oysters: Chilean, Kilpatrick & Mentaiyaki Polenta Mushroom Stack

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ff the corner of Newton Circus is Skyve Wine Bistro, tucked away on Winstedt Road. Unwind here after a tough day, in the cool and lush surroundings of the restaurant. Or, bring the family for brunch this weekend.

Their newly-revamped menu features a myriad cuisine influences from Executive Chef Jachin Tan’s stint in California,

TEMPTING Dessert Their Mango and Cheese Semifreddo ($12) is a pretty sight to behold with frozen lime foam, rippled frozen mousse as well as sable cookies.

Their Tiramisu ($12) is also worth a try.

Skyve Wine Bistro, 10 Winstedt Road, Block E, #01-17, Singapore 227977

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Satisfying Skyve We loved the array of oysters at Skyve. For the traditionalist, you’ll enjoy the Au Naturel with Lemon Juice ($28 for six) but if you’re more adventurous, do go for the Mentaiyaki oysters – with metaiko, ebiko, lemon juice and aioli ($34 for six).

Also try the Petuna and Ume Somen, a tart dish of cold noodles and pan-seared Petuna, for a refreshing starter.

The Skyve Beef Tartare ($22) is also fragrant with a truffle egg on the top. Yummy!

Rich Mains For the mains, the Polenta Mushroom Stack ($34) is a dish of crispy polenta cakes, mushroom fricassee, grilled Portobello, seasonal vegetables and homemade pesto.

The Spicy Kalbi Beef Short Ribs ($36) – sous-vide short ribs glazed with a Korean-inspired marinade, sautéed brocollini, and crispy root vegetable ribbons – is piquant and tender, and thoroughly satisfying.

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There was a 90-minute waiting time for Tony Roma’s, and the delivery came right on time. The food was warm and fresh upon arrival. Although, to be honest, the French Fries were just a tad soft.

Yummy Ribs & Appetisers The St Louis Rib Sampler, Tony Roma’s signature dish, arrived in pristine condition.

The ribs were tender and the sauce was flavourful. Mmm...

We also liked the Appetiser Sampler, which came with piquant boneless chicken bites, fried cheese sticks and potato skins.

The potatoes appeared a little starchy upon delivery. Perhaps potato products are not the best options, but the rest of the food is great.

Final Verdict Some types of food are meant to be packed and delivered, and others not. This was apparent to us.

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Dishing it out: Bistro@Changi Tucked away behind Changi village is a relaxed, casual restaurant which offers great views of the seaside, beachside dining, and down-to-earth prices

By Frank Young If you are looking for a cool, relaxed place by the beach, consider Bistro@Changi, located on Nicoll Drive behind the boat jetties by Changi Village.

Have a sip of beer, enjoy the sea breeze and enjoy some of the unpretentious and hearty fare.

Beautiful FRESH Seafood Many restaurants claim to have fresh seafood but really who knows for certain? One of the advantages of having a beachside restaurant is that the seafood can come right from the sea in front of you. This is literally the case for Bistro@Changi.

Unbeknownst to many Singaporeans, there are quite a number of fish farms around Singapore. Bistro@Changi’s seafood is delivered, literally, by a boat from the farms, to their kitchen. It can’t get any fresher than that, unless you catch it yourself!

Moreover, the fresh seafood that comes is different every week, so customers will always be in for a surprise.

Sambal Tiger Prawns with Butter Rice When I was served the tiger prawns, I was fully aware that the seafood was alive moments ago in one of those floating farms within sight of where I was sitting.

It was a beautifully presented dish with nicely-sized, orange-coloured tiger prawns complemented by butter rice

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sprinkled with faux bacon bits.

The flesh was firm yet tender.

The sambal chilli added a nice kick, though my personal preference would be for it to have more sambal “bite” to it.

The manager explained that many of their patrons didn’t like it too hot.

The real surprise was when I ate the buttered rice. The buttery flavour of the rice and the salty accents from the faux bacon complemented and balanced the sambal prawns, adding more dimension to the experience.

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New Zealand Lamb Upon hearing “lamb”, many Singaporeans would immediately say: “Oh, I don’t like the smell.”

The truth of the matter is, lamb has an identity crisis in Asia.

In many Asian languages, including Chinese and Malay, the word for goat (yang or kambing) is the same as the word for lamb, which is a young sheep, even though both are very different animals and taste very different.

To compound the problem, “mutton”, commonly used in Indian cuisine, refers to goat.

However, in France and Britain, it refers to the flesh of sheep.

Confused yet?

The difference, in eating, is that goat meat is gamier and stronger-smelling than lamb. It is also leaner, making it healthier and tougher. Unlike sheep and lamb, which graze on grass, goats will eat almost anything, thus influencing the taste of the meat.

Bearing that in mind, Singaporeans know that New Zealand is known for their sheep and, by extension, lamb. The dish served was grilled lamb from New Zealand.

What surprised me was that there were two lamb steaks stacked upon each other. A pleasant surprise, indeed, especially when the price is only $19.90.

The lamb was smoked, lightly grill-charred, and served with chicken and mushroom gravy.

Grilled New Zealand Lamb

The meat was tender and smooth, not fatty. The dish comes with vegetables and yummy baked potato with a generous topping of sour cream.

Bistro@Changi also serves a full-range of items on its menu, such as pizza, burgers and some local favourites. There are happy hour beers from 12pm to 5pm daily and live bands on weekend evenings.

If you're looking for nice retreat, where you can smell the sea air and listen to the surf lapping the beach while you dine, Bistro@Changi is certainly worth a visit.

Bistro@Changi is tucked in Changi Beach Park, Nicoll Drive, behind the jetties north of Changi Village.

260 Nicoll Drive, Changi Beach Car Park 1, Singapore 498991; Tel: 6546 5229; Opening Hours: 12pm11pm (Mon-Thu), 12pm-1am (Fri & Sat), 10am-11pm (Sun)

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Present the coupon in the Rise & Shine brochure and pop by Booth C06 to redeem an exclusive Avent Breastfeeding Diary. While stocks last.

Get a colourful multipurpose foldable playmat made from child-friendly materials. Size 2000mm x 1400mm with a thickness of 40mm for an offer price of $199 (UP $279). Visit Booth A31 with the coupon from the Rise & Shine brochure to claim.

Get an ERGOBaby Original Carrier at $149 (UP $169$199) or an ERGOBaby Organic Carrier at $179 (UP $229) at Booth A26 with the coupon from the Rise & Shine brochure. Valid during the Rise & Shine Expo 2013 only.

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with the contests held during the Rise & Shine convention. If your little one is an aspiring Picasso, join the record-breaking drawing and colouring contest, “Colour My Feelings” on Sep 29.

Expectant Moms can also join in the fun with the Belly Beautiful contest on Sep 28, for mummies to strut their extra-curvy physiques and beautiful baby bumps on stage in their best maternity wear. Dads can also prove that they are worth their salt with Outta My Diaper Daddy on Sep 28, to see how quick they can change their babies out of their diapers.

And, finally, on Sep 29, these culminate in a Sunshine Parade where beauteous, cute, healthy and bouncy babies gather and stand to with Sunshine Prince & Princess (2 years old and below), Sunshine Runway King & Queen (2 to 4 years old) and Mr Sunny and Miss Sunny (2 to 4 years old).

Bargain Buys for Baby Take your pick from more than 600 premium brands offering the best deals ever. Rise & Shine offers the widest selection of strollers, diapers, breast-pumps, toys, milk powder, maternity products and lots of children’s stuff that you would need for healthy babies and happier kids. W Visit www.riseandshine-expo. com for registration and more details.

8 Ways to Raising Happy and Healthy Kids Here are eight parenting talks to help you in your day-to-day life, in raising happy and healthy children.

Parenting talks cost $20 and have a limited space of 40 participants. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL receive door gifts worth $50.

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Developing Creativity in Your Kids

Sep 27, 12.30pm to 2pm With the recent announcement by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to introduce changes in the national education curriculum, parents now must embrace a new educational paradigm – one that moves away from simply learning and controlling facts, to one that develops a widely-varied range of personal skills. Education Success Coach Jason Ng of MindChamps will show the importance of imagination.

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Sleep Well to Live Well

Sep 27, 12.30 to 2pm This talk helps parents understand the importance and strategies for good sleep. Sleep for babies assists in brain development, proper learning, and to a certain extent, social adjustment. And, since growth hormones are released during sleep, the child is given developmental and growth values as well.

Associate Professor Daniel Goh Yam Thiam will be speaking.

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The Power of Fathers

Sep 27, 6.30pm to 8pm Children benefit when both father and mother are active players in parenting. In this talk, we will take a look at why fatherly

involvement does matter in rearing children. It will look at various fathering styles and its impact on a child’s development. Mr Wong Suen Kwong of Centre for Fathering and Mr Peter Tan, Head of Bancassurance at United Overseas Bank, will speak.

Workshop with Dr Thomas Armstrong – Multiple Intelligences of Reading and Writing: Making Words Come Alive Sep 28, 2.30pm to 4pm The Multiple Intelligences of Reading and Writing: Making Words Come Alive workshop with Dr Thomas Armstrong helps children to develop literacy skills by linking words to images, music, logic, emotions, physical expression, social context, oral language, and nature.

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Nurturing an Early Reader and Raising Your Child the “Smarter Way” Sep 28, 4.45pm

to 6.30pm This workshop has two components: Raising Readers – to impart beneficial pre-reading skills to children, and Raising Your Child the Smarter Way – guest speaker Mr Peter Tan will share insights.

Ms Stephanie Tan and Mr Lim Sieu Pin, both from the National Library Board, will also speak.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Meet the Experts

There will be parenting experts and special speakers for the Rise & Shine event from Sep 27 to 29 at Suntec Convention Hall 401. Parenting talks cost $20 and are limited to 40 participants, and the keynote speech costs $30.

Heidi Murkoff Author off the world’s bestselling pregnancy and parenting series, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. She has 40 million books sold in 40 languages globally with a thriving, global website and other brand extensions including a video, a major motion picture. In May 2012, Lionsgate released a film adaptation of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, starring Cameron Diaz.

Heidi will be speaking on: What to Expect When You’re Expecting, Sep 27, 12pm to 2pm What to Expect in the First Year, Sep 27, 4.30pm to 6pm Dr William Sears Dr Sears, or Dr Bill as his “little patients” call him, is the father of eight children as well as the author of over 30 books on childcare. Dr Bill is an Associate Clinical Professor of Paediatrics at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine.

Tackling Your Child’s Digestive Problems the TCM Way Sep 28, 6.30pm to 8pm Experienced Eu Yan Sang physicians give you advice on how to help your child’s digestive problems. Senior physician Wu Min and physician Lin Jiayi will give advice on gastrointestinal issues, poor appetite and constipation.

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Workshop with Dr William Sears: attachment parenting & handling gassy and high-need babies Sep 29, 1.30pm to 3.30pm This talk comes in 2 sessions. Attachment Parenting: This is a must-attend workshop for parents-to-be and new parents who want to find out exactly what parenting is about and the important steps toward building strong parent-child relationships.

Handling Gassy & High-Need Babies: High-need babies and toddlers crave touch and motion; they can’t self-soothe, have difficulty sleeping, need to be nursed often, are difficult to feed and it’s often intense, draining and demanding on the caregivers. Learn about handling gassy and high needs babies in this workshop.

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Raising a Healthy and Happy Baby Sep 29, 10.30am to 12pm A healthy baby is a happy baby. Physical and emotional health can work mutually to enhance each other. The most important part of raising a happy child is to bond with your child through play with them. If you would like to learn from a professional on the proven ways in raising a healthier and happier baby, attend this workshop. Dr Varsha Atul Shah, Senior Consultant in Neonatal and Developmental Medicine from Singapore General Hospital (SGH) will speak.

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Associate Professor Daniel Goh Yam Thiam Associate Professor Daniel Goh was trained in paediatrics in Singapore and underwent subspecialty training in paediatric pulmonology and sleep at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Centre.

His clinical interests include childhood respiratory conditions, including childhood asthma and allergies, sleep-related breathing disorders in children, paediatric bronchology and fibre-optic bronchoscopy as well as paediatric vaccinology.

Dr Goh will be speaking on: Sleep Well to Live Well, 27 Sep, 12.30pm-2pm

Dr Sears will be speaking on: Important Things You Need to Know about Baby Care and Baby Health, Sep 29, 12pm – 2pm

Mrs Carmee Lim Carmee Lim is the Mentor Principal of MindChamps and Former Principal of Raffles Girls’ School. She is a champion advocate for music, movement and gymnastics in early childhood.

Carmee is the founder of Aoede Music Enterprise, which aims to give children the “Gift of music for a Lifetime” by integrating music with technology to make music-making fun and enjoyable.

Workshop with Dr William Sears: Attachment Parenting & Handling Gassy and High-Need Babies Sep 29, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Mrs Carmee Lim will be speaking on: The Power of Music from the Heart 29 Sep, 2.30pm – 4pm

Workshop with Dr William Sears: The Successful Child: What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Turn Out Well, Sep 29, 4pm – 6.30pm

“a line-up of parenting knowhow delivered by reputable experts in a fun and digestible manner, dedicated to children’s total heath and development.”

The Multiple Intelligences of Reading and Writing: Making Words Come Alive, 28 Sep, 2.30pm – 4pm How to Teach Practically Anything Using Multiple Intelligences, 28 Sep, 4.30pm-6pm

Dr Thomas Armstrong Dr Thomas Armstrong is the author of 15 books including Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, In Their Own Way, Awakening Your Child’s Natural Genius, 7 Kinds of Smart, The Myth of the ADD Child and Awakening Genius in the Classroom. His books have been translated into 26 languages.

Dr Armstrong will be speaking on: Raising a Social and Intelligent Baby, 28 Sep, 12pm – 2pm

Keynote Speakers

There are also special Keynote speeches for $30.

Dr Thomas Armstrong, Mr Brian Caswell of Mindchamps and Dr Lian Wee Bin, a paediatrics and Neonatal Specialist from SpecialKids Clinic: Raising a Sociable and Intelligent Baby 28 Sep, 12pm-2pm Dr William Sears, Dr Tan Siew Pin – Clinical Director & Paediatrician at the Olive Tree Baby & Kids Clinic and a special appearance by OzSuperNanny Angela Jacobsen: Important Things You Need to Know about Baby Care and Baby Health 29 Sep, 12pm-2pm Heidi Murkoff, Jamie Yeo – Power 98 DJ and Co-Founder of Mums.sg, Dr Tan Eng Loy – Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Singapore General Hospital: Where’d My Glow Go? - Navigating the Ups and Downs of Pregnancy 27 Sep, 12pm-2pm

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The Jive

Jive Talkin’ is now the house band at Fern & Kiwi

goes on

Love great covers of popular songs? Remember Jive Talkin’ at Hard Rock Café? Catch this band for a great time

By Chia Hui Jun

Which are your favourite songs to perform?

We prefer the older stuff; those cool R&B tunes from people like Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Al Jarreau and classic rock anthems from legendary bands like Journey, The Police and, for something more current, we love Bruno Mars!

Jive Talkin’ was hugely popular at Hard Rock Cafe in the 1990s

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ne of the oldest local bands still around, Jive Talkin’ is perhaps most famous for their glory days at Hard Rock Café Singapore. Hordes of party-goers and fans of rock and pop music would flock to Hard Rock Café just to see and hear them perform, and to jive along to the great music.

Good news for fans of Jive Talkin’ or great musical covers: Jive Talkin’ is the new headline band at Fern & Kiwi. We speak to band leader Raffy Aspier and catch up with them.

How was Jive Talkin’ formed?

What’s the story behind the name?

Jive Talkin’ was formed in a small pub in Holland village called

What sacrifices have you had to make over the years?

As the band is a team, we make lots of compromises with each other. If one of us falls sick, we still have to try our best to come to work and to perform.

If any of the band members has got family issues, for example, a death in the family, an accident or serious illness, we still have to put on a smile on stage and entertain.

The show must go on.

Java Jive. It was formed by the late Mr Bani Farok, and most of its members were seasoned and experienced musicians playing various genres like jazz, blues and funk. The band was called West Blues.

As the band gained popularity, the owners of the club suggested that we change our name to Jive Talkin' because it makes a good mix with Java Jive. So, Jive Talkin’ came about somewhere in 1990.

What do you think makes Jive Talkin’ different from other bands?

Jive Talkin’ has got a wide repertoire of music from almost every genre and we have the ability to add flavour and soul into the songs.

Natasha Born Aug 4, 2012

Which has been your favourite establishment to play in?

Every establishment has its great points. At Fern & Kiwi, we are happy because the band and the venue share the same philosophy, which is to entertain and ensure guests enjoy their time at Fern & Kiwi.

But of course, Hard Rock Café has a special place in our hearts because after the band left Java Jive, we performed in Hard Rock Café for ten years, and it was during this period when the band gained a large following here and abroad.

It was also where we got to travel and perform in all the Hard Rock Cafés in Asia, and gave us the opportunity to share the stage with some of the biggest names in show business – truly a wonderful experience.

What are your most frequently requested songs?

“Don't Stop Believing” [by Journey] and Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are” are the most requested songs we’ve had recently. We usually do our best to please the crowd as they are paying customers. Even if we don’t like the song, we’ll still do it.

Jive Talkin’ has played with famous artistes such as Gloria Estefan and Air Supply. Which has been your favourite collaboration?

Definitely the horn section of The Miami Sound Machine – they jammed with us through an entire set; the music was tight and awesome.

There was also the great Kenny G who came to watch us perform at Hard Rock Café and he asked his manager to get his saxophone in his hotel room because he wanted to get on stage and jam with us.

That was a magical moment.

What do you think has helped Jive Talkin’ to stay together for so long?

23 years is a long time. We are very fortunate that we've always been working and have always been in demand all these years. And I think that's what keeps us together – the fact that the work kept coming in,

we have been a working band, and the opportunities kept us going.

The fans and our loyal followers who keep coming back to watch us wherever we are is also one of the key factors to keep us motivated.

Why Fern & Kiwi and not any other establishment?

Fern & Kiwi has got good vibes and it is a cosy environment for our fans. The people there are like family, the owners are great and we’re always looking for a new challenge.

What do you hope for in your new home?

We hope to keep getting the chance to continue entertaining with our

brand of quality live music that gels together with the quality food and drinks. We hope the fans continue to come back for more.

What makes you happy?

We are happy if the crowd goes home feeling good and entertained, and when we see them coming back for more...

What is one thing you’d like to say to all singaporeans?

Keep supporting our local live music scene and keep supporting Jive Talkin’. Cheers! W Jive Talking performs at Fern & Kiwi, Tue-Sat, from 10.30pm.

Raffy Aspier is the frontman and percussionist

“Kenny G came to watch us perform at Hard Rock Café and he asked his manager to get his saxophone because he wanted to get on stage with us...”

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Playa Paraiso is an inviting stretch

“Palm trees surround the beach as the sea fades into ombre hues of blue-green to a dark teal.”

Sun Island, Maldives, has bungalows set on the clear water

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best beaches

Sunny days and beach holidays go together like butter on toast.

Here are the best beaches in the world for a paradise experience for you

in the world

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veryone needs a vacation every now and then.

Instead of heading to the same old touristy spots where you are harassed all the time by vendors plying their wares, why not head to these gorgeous beaches instead for a spot of R&R? You might be surprised; some of these spots are much closer to home than you think.

Sun Island Beach, Maldives This gem in the middle of the Indian Ocean is chockfull of celebrity visitors as well as honeymooners. However, you should be able to find a fairly quiet spot, especially during lowpeak season.

Take a dip in the clear blue waters for a spot of snorkelling and diving amongst the many

pretty corals. The nearby resorts also offer bungalows on stilts, over the water. Pure bliss.

green to a dark teal.

At sunset, the boats leave the dock for a postcard-worthy image.

If you’ve never seen Africa, this is among the very best places to start with.

Little do people know that the beaches in this area have powdery-fine sand and amazing scenery. Plus, the surf makes it ideal for surfing enthusiasts.

Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi, Malaysia This beautiful beach is quiet with smooth sand and clear blue waters. Unlike the neighbouring touristy Cenang Beach, you will rarely spot a windsurfer or wakeboarder in sight at Tanjung Rhu. The waters here are surrounded by mangroves and ancient limestone caves, making the view at once serene and mysterious.

Hanalei Bay, Hawaii, United States Hanalei Bay on Kauai is a surfers’ paradise with gorgeous reefs.

The seas can get choppy in more unpleasant weather conditions, so avoid that strip if the weather changes. Otherwise, this is truly paradise. The presence of beautiful people helps too.

Playa Paraiso, Cayo Largo, Cuba It’s not all about cigars in Cuba.

The weather is calm and the sea is shallow in this lovely spot. The waters are crystal clear and there is nary a cloud in the sky.

While Cuba is known for hidden beauty in every corner, this idyllic beach is most definitely one of Cuba’s best preserved treasures.

Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania What was once a simple fishing village is now one of Africa’s most picturesque sceneries. Palm trees surround the beach as the sea fades into ombre hues of blue-

Margaret River, Australia Western Australia is well known for its temperate climate. This results in the many vineyards that surround the Margaret River region.

Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe, Thailand Despite the rising amount of tourists in the area, Sunrise Beach in Koh Lipe, Thailand, is still one of the better beaches. It is situated

Singaporeans among most well-travelled in Asia Pacific

Travel to paradise in Zanzibar

Hawaii is gorgeous but may be hard on your pockets

in our ASEAN neighbour too, so there is no excuse not to go.

There, you can even explore the whole island on foot if you wish.

Get back to nature and its raw beauty.

Anse de Grande Saline, St Barths Do not be surprised to see a nude sunbather or two at this beach

in St Barthelemy, or St Barths. Its secluded location attracts plenty of naturists, although public nudity is not legal in St Barths.

There is little shade on this beach, so stock up on the sunblock and bring a parasol if you must.

Anse de Grande Saline could well be the beach of Eden. W

Langkawi is nearby yet idyllic Sunrise Beach in Koh Lipe, Thailand, is a great site for relaxation or adventure

Not only are we a cosmopolitan society with a wide world view but we are also going places, around the world Singaporeans are amongst the most well-travelled in the Asia Pacific region, with 78 per cent of the participants surveyed responding that they have travelled for international leisure trips in the past 12 months.

This finding is according to MasterCard’s latest survey on Consumer Purchasing Priorities – Travel. Other seasoned travellers in the region include Hong Kong and Thailand consumers.

Itinerant Folk The outlook for leisure travel is set to remain strong, with most respondents having no intention to cut back on travelling for the year ahead. Only 1 per cent of the respondents do not intend to travel, while 33 per cent have definitive plans to travel more in the next 12 months.

Regional destinations remain

popular for Singaporeans, with a partiality for budget airlines as a preferred way to travel. Over the next 12 months, 40 per cent of Singaporeans surveyed intend to travel to Australia, while 37 per cent intend to travel to Japan and 37 per cent to Thailand.

If offered an all-expense paid holiday to anywhere in the world, Paris, Japan and London emerged as the top cities of choice for Singaporeans surveyed.

Singaporeans’ fascination with Japan continues: with Singaporean consumers choosing Tokyo as the top desirable city destination in Asia.

Conducive Factors Julienne Loh, General Manager, Singapore, MasterCard, says, “Asia Pacific remains a popular region for Singaporeans seeking their next vacation. With the

Consumers that have Travelled Internationally for Leisure in the Past 12 Months Singapore – 78% Hong Kong – 79% Thailand – 67% China – 59% Top 3 Desirable City Destinations (in Asia) for Singapore consumers 1. Tokyo 2. Japan 3. Dubai

burgeoning network and competitive offerings by airlines, accessibility to these countries has never been easier or more affordable.”

“Additionally, events such as the NATAS Holidays, which features great deals on travel packages, will continue to inspire wanderlust,” she says.

More about the Survey The MasterCard Survey on Consumer Purchasing Priorities provides valuable insights into consumers’ discretionary spending priorities for the six months ahead.

The latest survey was conducted from March to April 2013 and involved close to 8,000 consumers from 24 markets across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. In Singapore, 442 consumers were polled.

Top 3 Desirable City Destinations (around the world) for Singapore consumers 1. Paris 2. Japan 3. London Top 3 International Destinations Singapore Consumers Intend to Travel to in the Next 12 Months 1. Australia – 40% 2. Japan – 37% 3. Thailand – 37%

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