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Fo Guang Shan Monastery 佛光山, Kaohsiung,Taiwan - RT

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 1:05 am
Great Buddha Land Fo Guang Shan was founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun in 1967. Since then it has evolved from a mountain top bamboo forest to the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. It is built on a hilly site. We took a slow, long ...
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Food Republic Beer Garden @ St James Power Station

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 7:15 pm
Lo hei at the Beer Garden My hubby and I were invited to a food tasting session at Food Republic Beer Garden@ St James Power Station. It was our first time here and we like its open air environment. I was told this place highlights the scene from the streets of Si...
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Celebrating Dragon New Year - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 9:03 pm
龙年吉祥 新年快乐!愿您在新的一年里财源广进、身体健康、平安快乐。 I am still celebrating my Dragon New Year despite falling ill because I ate too much festive goodies and Mandarin oranges. :P We ha...
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Animal Parts Anyone? At Kaohsiung Liuhe Night Market - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 6:58 pm
Photothunt theme : Animal Night markets are a hallmark of Taiwanese culture and the best way to experience it is to try the vendor food. In Kaohsiung, the Liuhe Night Market (六合夜市) is the oldest and biggest, frequented by locals and busloads of tourists. :O I'm gonna sta...
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Thimithi Firewalking Festival @ Sri Mariamman Temple

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 8:29 pm
Firewalking at the Sri Mariamman Temple An hour before midnight on Sunday, I joined the crowds witnessing the Thimithi Firewalking Festival  at the Sri Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road. Thousands of devotees and their supporters and tourists swarmed the brightl...
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Public Transport Emergency Preparedness Exercise - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 10:48 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Public passengers injured in a MRT train Singapore values public safety and security. It believes in being prepared to face major disaster so as to ensure minimum disruption by any disaster to its community, environment and infrastructure. Over 4...
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Changing of Guards @ The Istana - WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 4:28 am
Every first Sunday evening of the month, a Changing of Guards Ceremony is held at the entrance of the Istana Building along Orchard Road. The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore A platoon of 20 guards from Singapore Armed Forces Military...
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Waiting in Singapore Changi Airport - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2011, 10:18 am
PhotoHunt theme : Waiting Passengers flying out from Singapore Changi Airport or perhaps waiting for a connecting flight will never feel bored in the world's most awarded airport ...... more than 340 awards under her belt. :) There is a wide range of facilities and services to kee...
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Singapore Flyer Glowed Pink for Global Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2011

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2011, 6:09 am
Singapore Flyer illuminated in pink for BCA The Singapore Flyer glowed pink for 2 1/2 hours on 1 October 2011. The First Lady of Singapore, Mrs Mary Tan helped illuminate it as part of Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. As one of Estee Lauder Com...
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Dr ECL - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2011, 1:25 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Covered Dr ECL I have no ambition to be a surgeon but it was fun to become one ...... for a day. :D the surgical equipments used in the OT I had a crash course on how to use these surgical equipments. The trainer thought v...
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Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2011

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2011, 9:40 pm
... ! Every October, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) will illuminate prominent global ... is an initiative of Estée Lauder Companies, an organisation on a mission ... month of October, every Estée Lauder Companies' (ELC) employee from 150 countries ... Clinique Great Lips, Great Caus...
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EastCoastLife's Mammotome Breast Biopsy

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2011, 4:08 am
Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign On 7 December 2010, I went for my first mammogram at HPB. 2 weeks later, I was advised to go for an advanced breast screening as a suspicious lump was found in my left breast. On 19 January 2011, I consulted Oncologist...
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Yellow, Yellow Dirty Fellow - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2011, 10:42 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Yellow Little Emperor strolling in the palace grounds The colour yellow symbolizes royalty in many cultures especially in South-east Asia. In China, yellow was the symbol for the Emperor, commoners were not allowed to wear yellow then. If they were cau...
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Cooking Taiwanese Street Snacks with Chef Eric Low - WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2011, 1:15 am
I miss Taiwan. It's been a while since I last visited it and I am craving for a slice of authentic Taiwanese street fare. And how fortunate that I have my favourite sifu, Chef Eric to teach me how to cook Taiwanese street snacks. Hurrah! The class was held at Mountbatt...
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Wooden Houses in Kampong Buangkok - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2011, 8:38 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Wooden Wooden houses have become a rare sight in land-scarce Singapore. Singapore’s last remaining residential village on its mainland, Kampong Buangkok, is rich in heritage and history. This kampong evoke the nostalgia and fond memories of yours truly who have...
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Praying to the Mid-Autumn Moon - WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2011, 12:13 am
Offerings to the Moon Fairy Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival in Singapore. Many families have a reunion dinner together to celebrate the festival. It is a time where almost everyone eats mooncakes on that day too. :) The moon on this day...
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中秋节拜满月

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2011, 12:03 am
"拜月亮"的祭品 农历八月十五日是中秋节, 我国的传统节日之一。时间过的真快啊,转眼间又到了一年一度的中秋佳节了。 灯笼 小时候很期待中秋节,因为有美味的月饼吃, 还可以提...
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2011! 中秋节快乐!- RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2011, 11:25 pm
Shopping for mooncakes at a mall Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the important holidays in our Chinese calendar. Traditionally on this day, family members and friends will gather to admire the bright mid-autumn moon and eating mo...
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EastCoastLife on Talking Point

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2011, 7:55 am
Presenter Melissa Hyak with invited guests I was surprised when the producer of Talking Point invited me to participate on an episode of Channel NewsAsia’s long-running studio discussion series. Talking Point is a weekly half-hour programme which airs on Sunda...
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Eat, Love, Pray in Bangkok - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2011, 4:45 am
PhotoHunt theme : Greasy Prawns in a greasy Yellow Curry Sauce My doctor told me to avoid sweet, salty or greasy food.... if I want to slim down and for health reasons. I was a disobedient patient .... for a weekend. :P Non-greasy Crisy Fish Skin and ...
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Senmaru and Yuki - Sentosa Buskers Festival 2011

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2011, 11:08 am
Amazing Japanese Couple - Senmaru and Yuki Senmaru and Yuki from Japan stood out from the list of performers now performing at Sentosa Buskers Festival 2011. Spinning teacups on an umbrella or juggling a teapot on a mouth stick seem so easy to this couple. Feats like this are a rare sig...
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Sentosa Buskers Festival 2011 - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2011, 11:16 am
PhotoHunt theme : Wrong Valentino's Jazz Puppets Sentosa Buskers Festival returns with 13 fascinating street performances from 8 countries this year! On its first day, I was invited to interview several of the performers. From 3rd to 11 September, guests can catch the performances at 4 l...
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EastCoastLife Checks-in to DBS Places

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2011, 4:48 am
DBS Bank recently launched the first regional Facebook Places and Check-in Deals campaign in Asia (Singapore; Hong Kong; Mumbai, Jakarta; Taipei). Facebook users can check-in to Facebook Places to enjoy special deals at selected partners. The campaign is open to anyone who owns a supported mo...
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World's Largest Macaron Race Car - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 29, 2011, 9:29 am
From 16 August to 25 September 2011, visitors to Singapore can see the World’s Largest Macaron Race Car on display at the lobby of Royal Plaza on Scotts. It took the hotel's Executive Chef Abraham Tan, a team of five chefs and two engineering technicians more than two months to cons...
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Dr Tony Tan is Singapore's 3rd Elected President

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2011, 8:00 pm
Dr Tony Tan and family Hubby and I were at Toa Payoh stadium to wait for the results of our Presidential Election 2011. When it was announced there would be a recount, we knew who would be the winner. Up close with Dr Tan at Toa Payoh stadium Around 3 am, before leaving Toa Payoh stadi...
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Symbolic Hindu Festival, Thaipusam - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2011, 11:45 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Symbolic Every year I look forward to Thaipusam, a highly symbolic Hindu festival celebrated by Singapore’s Tamil community. Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks start their annual procession in the early hours of the morning with...
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Post National Day Rally 2011 Community Dialogue with MP Lim Biow Chuan

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2011, 2:32 am
Residents from Mountbatten constituency had a dialogue session with Member of Parliament (MP) Lim Biow Chuan at Mountbatten Community Centre on 24 August. Residents brought up the housing woes they faced. One expressed concern on the two blocks of flats in Toa Payoh which had been conve...
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Cook and Share A Pot Of Curry Day

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2011, 12:55 am
Rendang chicken with mini French loaves and pratas for breakfast  I woke up early on  Sunday morning to cook my pots of curries to share with my foreign friends. Hubby was out buying French loaf. After 4 bakeries where he reported French loaves were flying off the shelves, we managed to g...
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6萬新加坡人'煮一锅咖喱与朋友分享'活动!

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2011, 12:54 am
大家快来吃啦! 我煮了咖喱鱼, 咖喱鸡, 咖喱菜与我的外地学生们分享 :) 我♥咖喱! 新加坡煮咖喱日 - 煮一锅咖喱与朋友分享! 地点:新加坡 日期:2011年8月21日 时间:11:00 - 23:30 新加坡媒体近日报道的咖喱菜风波, 引...
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Milo Dinosaur - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2011, 5:28 am
PhotoHunt theme : Drink Milo Dinosaur!! My mother used to make a cup of hot Milo for my breakfast when I was a young child. To a poor family, it was affordable and a good nutrient supplement for growing kids. Each child was only allowed a cup a day. My brothers and I love this awesome ...
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Get Your Fortune Told - WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 16, 2011, 8:20 pm
Outside the popular Goddess of Mercy temple in Waterloo Street, we noticed numerous stalls offering fortune telling. This particular one attracted me. A large crowd had gathered around the makeshift stall. The fortune teller was using an abacus to 'calculate' the events of his clients' l...
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15th Day of the Chinese Hungry Ghost Month - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2011, 2:48 am
The Chinese Ghost Month commenced two weeks ago, we Chinese believed that the spirits of the dead would be released so they can visit earth during this time. We burn incense, offer lavish food and paper Mache’ replicas of things such as clothing and gold ingots to the spirit of our dea...
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National Cook Curry Day - Cook A Pot of Curry - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2011, 2:38 am
PhotoHunt theme : One  My yummy, spicy Curry Laksa I ♥ Curries! National Cook Curry Day - Cook A Pot of CurryLocation : Everywhere in SingaporeDate : 21st August 2011Time : 13:00 - 23:30 We just celebrated our National Day but I was frustrated by the story of a local Indian family who ha...
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USA Poultry Cooking Class @ Seafood International Market & Restaurant - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 8, 2011, 3:08 am
Chef Pung Lu Tin pan-frying turkey breast I was pleasantly surprised to hear that I won a food hamper (worth S$60) and a pair of complimentary tickets to a cooking class after having an ala carte buffet lunch at Seafood International Market and Restaurant. I attended the cooking class with my ...
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No Painted Faces for EastCoastLife - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 5, 2011, 12:48 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Painted I once tried learning Cantonese opera singing, just so I could wear the elaborate costumes and pretty hair accessories. :P For the first few lessons, I have to learn to gracefully twirl fans and 10-foot silk sleeves. *fun* I have to learn floor exercise...
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Magic Show @ Amber NC - WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Aug 3, 2011, 5:35 am
How did he get in the balloon? Playing with fire! :D Juggling knives over a live person. Please do not try this at home! The poor boy had no idea what he was volunteering for. lol My son is learning magic tricks. He thinks girls find a guy more attractive if he can perform magic tricks.  I ...
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National Day Carnival 2011 @ Amber NC - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2011, 8:28 pm
Happy 46th Birthday, Singapore! Last Saturday, I attended a National Day Carnival organised by Amber Neighbourhood Community at The Esta with my family and an overseas visitor. Our National Day is just days away, the neighbourhood is already in celebratory mood with our Singapore flags display...
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Together We Stink! - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 28, 2011, 8:35 pm
PhotoHunt theme : Together  I was window shopping with a friend when we notice this queue. Curious, I went forward to see what they were queuing for.     The King of fruits - Durians!! And they were sold cheaply..... 3 durians for S$10. We didn't buy any as we don't want to smell...
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Healthy Cooking With Soybean @Rendezvous Hotel's Straits Cafe - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 27, 2011, 2:37 am
Attending cooking courses at People's Association community centres recently have earned me several friends with similar interests. Helen, a faithful and loyal supporter of PA courses helped to get me a place in Chef Alvin Teng's Healthy Cooking with Soybean class held at Straits Cafe @ Rendez...
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One Community Walk 2011 @ Mountbatten - OurCommunity.Sg

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 5:03 am
MP Lim Biow Chuan flagging off the One Community Walk in Mountbatten constituency I woke up very early to participate in One Community Walk, which is an annual nation-wide mass walking event engaging tens of thousands of residents, young and old, from all the constituencies in Singapore. Hun...
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Mr Lee Kuan Yew's Eye Image, Eyes That Tell Stories

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 23, 2011, 12:29 pm
Mr Lee Kuan Yew's eye image with his autograph, starting bid at S$150 000 He saw a nation waiting to be born. He saw not a tiny country, but a giant vision for it. He saw a way to turn that vision into reality.  In his eyes, there's yet more to come. Eyes That Tell Stories Singapore...
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Cataract Surgery at Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 22, 2011, 12:32 am
PhotoHunt theme : Patch Christopher wearing an eye patch and resting after his cataract surgery. Hubby Christopher had a cataract surgery done at Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC). For a few months he was seeing triple images. He saw 3 ECLs whenever I appear before him! No wonder he was so...
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Ice Ball!! - WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 20, 2011, 6:42 am
Modern day Ice ball S$2.50 When I was five and studying in a kindergarten, my pocket money was 10 cents. Across the street from the kindergarten was a lady selling ice balls (sng wang) and ice kachang at her stall. An ice ball cost 5 cents, half of my pocket money. :( Uncle drizzling colourful...
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Aging Backwards - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 15, 2011, 12:13 am
Photo Hunt theme : Backwards Exercise to slow the aging process When a woman reaches a certain age, the signs of aging will inevitably start to show. How does one stop the effects of aging and improve the whole self – mind, body and spirit? Try keeping ourselves healthy and slow the aging p...
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Fun Mental Sport, Mahjong Anyone? - OurCommunity.Sg

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 10, 2011, 9:03 pm
Trainer Edwin Phua showing beginners how to score Mahjong is predominantly regarded as a gambling activity or a game associated with old retirees with too much time on their hands. It was banned from being played in public places in Singapore. Imagine my excitement when I saw this mahjong pr...
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God's Facebook - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 8, 2011, 7:28 am
Photo Hunt theme : Near QYKPW72XFRRU I was on a bus rushing to meet an overseas friend when I saw this banner outside Orchard Road Presbyterian Church. I absolutely have to go near to take a shot. :P God has a Facebook! Cool, huh!? If God has a Facebook, woul...
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Singapore Youth Award 2011 - RT/WW

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 4, 2011, 1:46 am
(From L-R): Darius Cheng, Boo Junfeng,  Dr. Teo Yik Ying, TOUCH Cyber Wellness (Chong Ee Jay, Anthony Yeong) Five outstanding individuals and team were presented the Singapore Youth Award (SYA) 2011 by Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security ...
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Gourmet Cooking with Chef Eric Low - OurCommunity.sg - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jul 1, 2011, 12:33 am
PhotoHunt theme : Busy Gourmet Cooking with Chef Eric Low It's been quite some time since I attended a course at the local community centres due to my busy schedule.  I receive frequent emails and texted messages from the administrators about courses but with the newly launched mobile portal...
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Dialogue with MP Lim Biow Chuan on Transport Issues

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jun 26, 2011, 7:06 pm
On this humid Sunday afternoon, I attended a dialogue session on transport issues chaired by my Member of Parliament (MP) for Mountbatten Lim Biow Chuan. One grateful resident Mdm Ling came personally to thank MP Lim for acting on the complaints and concerns raised by residents during ...
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Get Your Credit Cards Ready for the Great Singapore Sale 2011!! - PH

EastCoastLife T. posted an article on - Jun 25, 2011, 6:40 am
Photo Hunt theme : Cards Our annual Great Singapore Sale returns from 27 May to 24 July 2011. :D For the past 5 weeks, I have been entertaining overseas friends who specially flew here on shopping sprees. With up to 70% discount on just about everything, everywhere ........, from th...
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