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With more than 5 million people living and thousands of beautiful and surprising species of plants and animals, Singapore is clearly a well-inhabited place for living things. Having 63 islands with 270 square miles area, Singapore is a perfect place for leisure and relaxation.

Aside from their magnificent attractions like the beaches in Sentosa Island, Museum, Botanical Gardens and zoos, who would have ever imagine that a small country like Singapore has a lake to show off; however, these are man-made settings located in the Botanical Garden of the country.

1. MacRitchie Reservoir. As the demand of farmers for water increased, Macritchie Reservoir was constructed in 1867 and was financially supported by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng. Now, MacRitchie Reservoir provides a beautiful view for all people most especially foreign visitors who tour the country.

2. Lower Seletar Reservoir. This reservoir is admired for kayaking and dragon-boating contest. Also, beside the lake is a fishing pier wherein fishes such as tilapias and enormous snakeheads are caught.

3. EcoLake. This is a well-known tourist destination that is located between the Singapore Botanic Gardens. EcoLake was built in 1822 and is known for its known asymmetrical shoreline. Over the past decades, the EcoLake go through a revitalization process to enhance and maintain the natural beauty of the lake.

4. Jurong Lake. Following the creation of dam in Sungei Jurong, Jurong Lake was created because of the natural occurrence of a freshwater lake. Now, the lake attributes the Western water sports such as kayaking, dragon boating and more.

5. Swan Lake. This features the island within the lake. This beautiful Swan Lake excites visitors in its stationary water and surprising island that is in the lake. Swan Lake is established in 1866 and is located at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Have you ever tried any interesting, exotic and out of the ordinary chocolates that can only be found in the place called the lion city? Well, if not, Singapore offers it for you. Chocolate is known as a sweet food and it is typically used by men as a gift or a substitute to a flower. As chocolates are recognized as a sweet food, you’ll never forget it when you tasted the most extreme and amazing tastes of chocolates that are presented in Singapore.

1. Assortment of Chocolates. There are different mixtures of chocolates that the Chocolate Research Facility in Singapore provide and to be particular there are around 100 classes of chocolates that is offered which includes the Chocolate Latte, Cream Chocolate, Berry Chocolate and more. The good thing about exotic chocolates in Singapore is that the mixtures are being tasted first before it is sold in the market.

2. Wrapping the Chocolates. Chocolates sold by Chocolate Research facility in Singapore is exceptionally packed with the use of hands. The special chocolate bars are wrapped by printed packaging which consists of natural sceneries such as beaches, animals and more.

3. Extraordinary Essence. Aside from the 100 variations of chocolates, it is also categorized into 10 exotic flavors such as black tea, sesame seed, tiramisu and more. During summer and spring, flavors such as coconut, roe and honey melon are being sold.

4. Fresh Ingredients. While it is difficult to have a farm where all the different ingredients of exotic chocolates are placed, the use of local connections make it easier for the chocolates to be processed immediately.

Beauty is God given. The choice of enhancing natural beauty will come to the person. If in this case you are conscious about your body (specifically your abs), you should do your best to attain your ideals. The road to a better and flatter abs is a long and winding one but rest assured that you can endure it if you set your heart to it.

If you are eyeing to strengthen your core, you should consider the following exercises:

• Rotation reach crunches: This exercise will not only target the abdominals but also the obliques. This exercise is like hitting two birds at one stone.
• Russian twist: The Russian twist is a challenging exercise because it concentrates on rotating the obliques. You can raise your feet off the ground to make it more effective.
• Toe touch crunches: If you want an exercise that both targets your lower and upper abs, toe touch crunches is better. When you are making crunches, do not let your abdominals relax especially when your shoulders are near the ground.
• Pilates leg pulls: If you want to strengthen your hamstrings, lower back and the buttock muscle, you need to execute the Pilates leg pulls. In Pilates leg pulls, you can do it facing down or up. Either way, it’ll be good for your muscles.
• Knee tuck crunches: Knee tuck crunches target the lower and the upper abs. The good thing about this exercise is its effectiveness in employing the lower and upper abs at the same time.

Apart from the exercises mentioned above, remember that the food you eat and your eating habits can play an important part in your quest for a better and flatter abs. Do not rush this because it will strain your muscles. Take it slowly and more importantly, enjoy the process!

Some brides in Singapore consider the idea of pre-loved gowns for their bridal dresses, perhaps, because they want to save a budget or just cut down ecological footprints. Whatever reason you may have, choosing a second-hand bridal gown over a brand new one isn’t a terrible decision. A designers dress only worn once could still be as good as the brand new one, but for an affordable price.

However, you need to be careful in purchasing a second hand wedding gown. Several things have to be considered to ensure you’re getting a good deal out of your money. Here are five useful tips to get you started.

1. Inquire About Dress Care
Once you have set your mind on getting a dress unlike brand new ones like wedding gowns by le grand in Singapore, you can start your journey. Once you find a dress that interests you, ask the seller how she cleans and stores the dress. In maintaining good condition, the dress should be washed only by a professional bridal dress cleaner. Also, ask where her wedding was held – indoor or outdoor – for an idea of what environment the gown has been through.

2. Ask for Actual Photos
If you intend to buy your pre-owned bridal dress online, ask the seller for actual photos of the gown to see the front and back view of the dress. If possible, let the seller wear the dress and ask her to take photos of it while worn. Also, ask for several close-up images of the dress to closely examine the fabric and embroideries, as well as the flaws that the dress may have.

3. The Measurements
When visiting Singapore bridal boutiques, try several dresses on and check if the dress you like can be altered to fit your body measurements. For online purchase, make sure that you and the seller are using the same measurement system. So, instead of just asking the dress size (e.g. S, M, L, 4, 6, 8, 10, etc.), ask for specific measurements, like the bust size, waistline, armhole circumference, etc., in your preferred measurement system.

4. Location and Return Policy
If you’re buying the dress online, find out where the dress will be shipped from and ask whether the shipment fee is already included in the dress’ price quote. Most importantly, find out if the dress can be returned in case the dress did not meet your expectation. Shipping is among the important matters when shopping online; therefore, never forget to discuss this matter.

5. The Receipt
This isn’t the receipt from the seller you’re negotiating with, but from the store where the seller first bought the wedding gown. Ask for the receipt to check the date of purchase and whether it’s on sale or not. For example, the dress could’ve been on sale but the seller quoted you with almost the same price she paid for it. Or, the dress was purchased two years ago contrary from what she claims that it was bought a couple of months ago. The receipt will let you know whether or not you’re quoted with the price.

Buying a second hand wedding gown is a great alternative if you’re looking for a cost-effective solution for your wedding. Take advantage of pre-loved designer gowns available online and in boutique stores to look equally elegant without costing you a fortune.

On December 12, 2013, Singapore was shocked when a beheaded woman turned out in Whampoa River. The police identified the woman as Ms. Jasvinder Kaur, a thirty three year old wife from India. The police made investigations and they have identified two suspects – the husband and the friend of the husband. The friend was arrested but the husband left Singapore before the body was discovered. 

The motive for the gruesome murder is yet to be uncovered. When we hear violent crimes, we often think that whoever did that acted like an animal. In truth, we are more than animals. Animals only kill when they are hungry or threatened. Humans kill for many reasons but we justify our violence and rationalize our aggressive behaviours. The good thing is we implement capital punishment for murder because no one has the right to kill other human. If you want to know what drives people to kill, here are some ideas:

• Passion: Most of the people kill because of their intense or overpowering emotion like hatred, rage and jealousy. The outburst of such emotions are so strong that it can drive others to kill.
• Revenge: Apart from crimes of passions, there are people who kill because they simply want revenge. These people believe that the justice system is not fair so they are putting justice on their own hands. Reporting to the authorities or forgiving is not an option.
• Gang: There are people who join violent gangs to make money quickly. Regardless of the nature of the gang, the fact remains that violence is part of their day to day activities. Gangs appeal especially for men and women who are lost and isolated in a certain place. The unfortunate thing is that once they enter, leaving is very hard.
• Mental illness: There are people who kill because of a mental illness. These people suffer schizophrenia, depression and paranoia. These people are vulnerable and mentally disturbed. If in a any case they feel threatened, they will surely strike. If proven guilty, these people can spend their time in psychiatric hospitals.
• Serial killers: Serial killers kill anyone randomly. The urge to kill is deeply rooted in their system. These people grew up from a dysfunctional family or environment. Some of the serial killers were victims of physical and sexual abuse when they were young.

It is sad to think that there are people who kill others easily. It is important that you understand the drives of people. Peace should be promoted but we cannot encourage everyone to follow the path because others have their own reasons. We hope that before they put justice in their own hands, they will think of the repercussions.

Some people find choking funny but this is a serious matter. Choking can cut the brain’s supply of oxygen which can lead to asphyxia and eventually death. Choking is the body’s reaction from obstruction of the throat or windpipe. Sometimes, choking happens and failure to perform first aid immediately can cause death. With this, it is important that you are familiar with first aid. Learning first aid is not a wasted skill so listen carefully and remember it.

If you see a friend, family member or other people clutching his/her hands to his/her throat, it means that he/she is suffering from choking. You can deal with choking by:

Calling local emergency helpline

Before getting your hands to the choking person, you have to call help first. After placing the call, you can perform thrusts or clearing of airways depending on the person.

Abdominal thrusts on someone

To perform this, you need to stand at the back of the person and then wrap your arms around his/her waist. Place one of your fist above the person’s navel and reach it with the other hand pressing it to the abdomen then lift that person. You should perform at least five thrusts.

Abdominal thrusts on yourself

If no one is around and you cannot call help, you should know what to do. You have to place one of your fist above your navel and reach it with the other hand bending on a solid surface then thrust in and up.

Clearing a pregnant woman’s airway

Clearing a pregnant woman’s airway is not that different from the abdominal thrusts mentioned above. You only need to place your hands at the bottom of the breastbone not the navel. After that, you can carry on with the abdominal thrusts.

Clearing an unconscious person’s airway

If the person is unconscious, you need to clear his/her airway. If the obstruction is at the back of the throat, you can reach it with your fingers and remove it. After clearing the airway, you can perform the CPR immediately.