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The annual ZookOut was a blast. There were about 41,000 party-goers who celebrated at Sentosa on 13 and 14^th of December 2013. Already on its 13^th year, it seemed that people were not tired of it. Instead of a waning group, the people who partied grew bigger and bigger every year. The event was the largest of the ZookOut parties so far.

ZookOut attracted many people from other regions of Asia. In fact, the event enticed other committed party-goers from North America and Europe. The party was held at Siloso Beach. It gave people chance to party hard from sunset to sunrise the next day. If you missed the party, it is not too late. You need to know what transpired during the party. Here’s an idea:

Fire and Aerial Dancers

It was the first for ZookOut to offer fire and aerial dancers. Party goers felt the vibe and the energy of the dancers. Fortunately, there were no accidents. Party-goers and the performers did their best for the event. The magnificent performances awed the whole audience. It set the party mood for the night.

Top DJs in the World

ZookOut is famous because it is an event where top DJs around the world is featured and presented. ZookOut 2013 presented the best DJs like DJ Afrojack. He performed last Friday night with his famous “Take Over Control” mix. Other DJs include Alesson (from Sweden), Zedd (from Germay) and Jeremy Boon (the resident ZookOut DJ).

Food Stalls and Beverage Stations

The party is not complete without foods and drinks. Music is not enough. The foods and beverage overflowed in the event. To avoid aggression and violence, the management made sure that security was not a problem. Generally, the crowds were behaved during the ZookOut.

Cashless Payments

ZookOut 2013 featured the first cashless payment. The cashless payment worked for many people especially those that did not want to bring many cash. EZ link were set up on the site so that party-goers can easily tap their cards and pay for their beverages. That was convenient. Many people commended this because they did not rush to the ATM to withdraw some money when they run out of cash.

The success of ZookOut 2013 is hard to miss. For sure party-goers are looking forward to the ZookOut 2014. If you really missed the party, you can still join next year. You have to watch out for the date and be posted. When it is time to buy tickets, you should buy right away.

The potentials of electric cars are hard to miss that is why some experts started the first phase for testing electric cars here in Singapore on June 2011 and it will end on December 2013. The initial test included eighty nine electric cars plus sixty one charging stations. LTA (Land Transportation Authority) said that further trials are expected to perfect this modernistic car. The second phase will commence soon.

Government agencies support this project because it can reduce pollution by cutting carbon emissions. There will come a time that electric cars will be readily available here in Singapore. When that happens, you should be prepared. You have to know the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars so by the time they are available, you will know what to do. You can refer to this:

Advantages

Obviously, you do not need gas when you consider electric cars. That is the biggest advantage. You do not need to pay for gas and that is a big deal for people who are economizing. When you sum it up, you spend thousands of dollars every year for your gas. Charging the car is not free but the fact remains that you save thousands of dollars on your gas bills. Apart from the gas, you will save on oils to lubricate your engine. Electric cars are not that expensive too! If you compare it to a gas-powered car, electric cars are more affordable and reasonably priced.

Disadvantages

Not all things are perfect. There are other people who never consider electric cars because of the anxiety it brings. People are often worried about their range when using electric cars. What if they run out of power? What if there are no charging station nearby? Aside from that, drivers need to install charging station on their garage. That would be expensive. You also need to think about the maintenance cost. Replacement of battery packs is expensive. Yes, you do not pay for gas anymore but charging will also cost you.

As a matter of fact, there are a lot of electric powered cars in the market these days. If you do not want to wait for the finalization of electric cars in Singapore, you can consider the Ford Focus Electric or the Nissan Leaf for a start. Electric cars will be good for you if you give it a chance. But if you are not ready to abandon your gas-powered cars, you should consider car pooling to save gas.

Are you a fan of musicals? Here is your chance to witness one of the greatest musicals in the world. My Fair Lady will come soon here in Singapore. The musical is derived from the 1912 play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. It will feature the book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and the music of Frederick Loewe. Here are some details that you need to know about the musical:    

Synopsis

The story depicts the life of Eliza Doolittle. She is a Cockney girl who sells flower. She takes lessons from a phoneticist professor Henry Higgins. Professor Higgins swore that he can transform Eliza into a lady in 3 months. This is also a love story between two unlikely characters (Eliza and Henry). Ultimately, the story tells about two people who are united because of their enthralment of the English language.

Date and venue

My Fair Lady will take place at the Master Card Theatres. It will commence on February 11, 2014 and it will be concluded on the 23^rd of February, 8PM. If it is Saturday and Sunday, there will be 2 shows (2PM and 8PM). The duration of the musical is roughly three hours (including the twenty minutes interval).

Ticket prices

Ticket prices exclude booking fees. There are five choices to include VIP (S$195), A Reserve (S$145), B Reserve (S$125), C Reserve (S$105) and D Reserve (S$95). If you want to bring your child under three years old, he/she may be admitted free as long as they will sit on your lap. Kids over three years  old should purchase a ticket.

You will surely enjoy the sight of superb costumes. You will also enjoy hearing the classic songs like “Wouldn’t it be lovely”, “The rain in Spain” and “Get me to the church on time”. If you are interested, you should book your tickets right away.

We all want to look young. There are many who, in order to maintain a youthful appearance, will spend a lot on aesthetic medical treatments and procedures. However, we actually don’t need to spend a lot of money to look young – simply taking care of ourselves and following healthy habits can already do much to reduce the signs of aging. Look younger and more beautiful by following these simple tips:

1. Eat healthy. Having a healthy body inside makes way for looking beautiful outside. So if you eat healthy, you will surely look young. If you eat healthy foods, good nutrition will show on your face and skin.

2. Exercise. If you want to maintain the shape of your body,

you need to exercise regularly. There is no age limit for exercise. It is for all.

3. Take care of your skin. Going to your dermatologist to avail of simple facial and other treatments will do you good. Your skin should be seriously considered.

4. Take care of your hair. Whether you are a boy or girl, your hair is your crowning glory. If you want to look young, wear different hairstyles. Do not get stuck in a style that you’ve been using for many years.

5. Quit unhealthy habits. Eating right and exercising regularly will be useless if you do not quit unhealthy habits like drinking alcohol and smoking. You should completely get rid of such habits that harm the body.

6. Be positive. You look your age if you only let it. It pays to be positive at all times. If you are positive and happy, it will surely reflect in your face.

There is nothing wrong if we want to look young but we should accept that getting old (and looking old) is a natural cycle of life. At the end of the day, it is not about the dollars you spent for treatments and other vanity products, but it is your happiness and fulfillment that matters.

Oftentimes, pain after a LASIK surgery is the primary concern of patients. If the procedure performed is a traditional PRK, it always comes with postoperative discomfort, with itching being very prevalent.

Luckily, in Singapore, many surgeons have now adopted Epi-LASIK as their top laser refractive surgery. There are even some Singapore surgeons who no longer perform LASEK or LASIK because of the combined benefits from all traditional procedures that Epi-LASIK offers. According to experts, the most impressive part of this new technology by lasik singapore is not in the outcome or the recovery time, though the eye surgery method offers impressive effect on both points. The greatest benefit that every Singapore Epi-LASIK patient may experience is better pain management during postoperative period.

The typical pain level associated with the newest eye surgery procedure is about 50% to 75% lower than the pain level associated with traditional PRK. After PRK eye surgery, most Singapore patients rate the pain level with a score of 9 on a 10-point pain level scale.

Frequently Reported Pains

The most reported problem after a conventional LASEK or PRK eye surgery procedure is the unbearable itching of the eyes, followed by discomfort or pain. The presence of itchiness usually indicates pain to arise. Even with the latest laser refractive method, itching followed by discomfort may last for 24 to 36 hours. Other painful symptoms, such as foreign body sensation, photophobia, and stinging, associated with traditional methods are less likely to happen with Epi-LASIK.

Post-operative pain does happen to any patient. It’s not associated with the gender, race, age, or other demographics. The pain experienced after an Epi-LASIK surgery is chiefly because of the epithelial flap – how it is created and replaced after doing the eye surgery. If the flap is created gently and pain is barely felt during the surgery, the post-operative symptoms will be greatly minimized.

Reducing Pain

If itching happens after a laser refractive surgery, there are two ways to help reduce discomfort. First, is to apply corticosteroid eye drops after surgery. Many Singapore LASIK surgeons believe that corticosteroids are effective eye pain relievers compared with NSAIDs. Eye drops should be applied four times a day, starting immediately after surgery. Another way to apply corticosteroid is to soak the special contact lens that serve as eye bandage to the steroid solution before placing it on the epithelial surface. The soaking technique allows the efficacy of cortical steroid to begin immediately.

The second pain management technique is to use artificial tears. The cool feeling that the artificial tears provide has the ability to reduce itchiness of the eyes. Choose a mild artificial tear solution that is appropriate to be applied every now and then to relieve itching. Together with the artificial tears, one can also take prescribed pills to help control pain and itchiness at the same time.  For the kind of pill to take, ask your Singapore Epi-LASIK surgeon. This dual treatment method targets the pain and itching from the trigeminal nerve.

Do you know Foyce Le Xuan? She is an actress who is facing difficult times. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis was not new to her because her father suffered the same thing. She went on a surgery on November to take away the lumps in the right portion of her breast. Thanks to her father, she is hopeful that the fight with cancer can be won.

If you are suffering from the same, apart from getting support from the people around you, you need to get through numerous treatments to survive. The doctor will lay down treatment alternatives for you. You may be overwhelmed because there are many alternatives for you but the best thing is to seek second opinion so you will understand better the treatments that you need to undergo and the chances of survival. If you are facing breast cancer surgery, you should know the following treatments:

1. Lumpectomy

If you have small tumours, lumpectomy is recommended. In this process, the surgeon will effectively remove the tumor and a small part of the surrounding tissue. Your breast will be spared.

2. Sentinel Node Biopsy

If your doctor wants to determine if the cancer has spread through your lymph nodes, they will advise removing of the lymph nodes.

3. Mastectomy

If the doctor found out that cancer has spread through your breast, it is advisable to conduct mastectomy which removes all of your breast tissue to prevent further scattering.

4. Removal of Both Breasts

There are some women who want to be safe and secure so they agree to remove both their breasts. If you are into this, you should first discuss it with your doctors.

With such alternatives, you should be hopeful that you can survive breast cancer. When you are undergoing such treatment, it is important that you take everything on a positive note because it can make a difference at the end of the day.