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Month: September 2017

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Food

A Taste of Nostalgia

TEXT: YASMEEN HAMEED-CHAN
PHOTOS: ANGELA GUO/SPH LIBRARY

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

If the term “revolving restaurant” sends flashbacks of the ’80s your way, you might just have this Chinese eatery to thank for that. At Singapore’s last remaining revolving restaurant, kitschy details include redwood furnishing and Lazy Susan-topped tables.

WHERE: 201 Keppel Road, Singapore 099419

Islamic Restaurant

Singaporeans love their biryani, and debate abounds as to where the best is found. But this establishment holds a special place in many a biryani lover’s heart. Opened in 1921, its signature mutton dum biryani is among the best in the country.

WHERE: 745 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198713

Shashlik

Dishes don’t get any more retro than Borsch soup and Cherry Jubilee – and these are two of the highlights at this Russo-Hainanese restaurant. Enjoy these and many other classic dishes as they are rolled out on trolleys, very old school style!

WHERE: 545 Orchard Road, Singapore 238882

Ananda Bhavan

Anyone who knows his or her Indian breakfasts (and no, prata is not an Indian breakfast) will know of Ananda Bhavan and its made-to-order appams. It has been serving this and other classic Indian vegetarian fare since its establishment in 1924, making it the oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant in Singapore.

WHERE: 221 Selegie Road, Singapore 188340

Chin Mee Chin

You can’t help but get a shot of nostalgia when you step into this old-school coffee shop. Serving freshly made pastries and kaya toasts since the 1950s, this hugely popular eatery along East Coast Road often sees the pastries selling out fast.

WHERE: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903

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Fast and Furious (HIIT in 10mins)

TEXT: JARED LEE
ILLUSTRATIONS: ERNEST NG

EXERCISE 1

ROCKET JUMPS

Feet hip-width apart, legs bent in squat position.2 Jump explosively, lengthening body and arms into the air.3 Land softly, adjust your position and repeat.

EXERCISE 2

PUSH-UPS
Get in a push-up position with wrists directly under shoulders and feet slightly apart. Bend left arm to bring the forearm on the mat, followed by the right arm.2 Straighten your left arm, then right arm, to return to starting push-up position.3 Repeat, alternating starting arm.

EXERCISE 3

LATERAL LUNGE WITH TORSO TWIST

  1. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, chest up, arms extended in front.
  2. Bend right knee and sit back as if doing a squat, and turn your
    torso towards the right. Maintain upright chest and forward-facing hips as you do this.
  3. Repeat on left side.

EXERCISE 4

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS

  1. Get in a push-up position with wrists directly under shoulders, legs straight
    and feet apart.
  2. Lift right foot and bring knee towards left shoulder.
  3. Return the leg to starting position, then bring the left leg towards the right shoulder.
  4. Alternate legs.

EXERCISE 5

BURPEES

  1. Drop into a squat with hands on the ground. Kick back legs into pushup position.
  2. Jump feet back towards arms to squat position and explosively
    jump up, with arms straightened overhead.

EXERCISE 6

JUMPING LUNGES

  1. Start in a lunge position with right foot in front and left foot behind, with your left knee around 2cm from the floor.
  2. Jump straight up out of the lunge, switch your legs in mid-air, and land softly on your toes.
  3. Keep your front knee at a 90-degree angle. Try not to let it go past your toes as you repeat the move.

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Real Stories from HomeTeam NSMen

TEXT: CHIA JIA LI
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Mark Wee’s story

Ground Response Force (GRF) officer Special Constabulary Sergeant (SC/SGT2) Marc Wee’s duties include responding to emergency calls and patrolling theneighbourhood to ensure the safety and security
of the community. Marc was initially full of doubts when he first started on his vocation as a GRF, but is now thankful for the opportunity, describing his National Service (NS) experience as an “important phase in life”.

NS taught me new life values and prepared me for my working life in the future. It was a good two-year break from the real world and gave me time to think my life through.

After serving for over a year as a police officer, he completed his NS on 9 March this year. With plans to further his education, he shared how his NS experience shaped him into a more independent and mature person.

“As an NPC officer, I encountered many cases involving life and death situations. It puts into perspective how precious life can be and made me appreciate those around me better. The greatest lesson for me is knowing what to do when I’m faced with similar cases to save the lives of others,” he said.

Salehan’s story

Having graduated from trainee life, Special Operations Command Special Constable Corporal (SC/CPL) Salehan was posted back to the School of Tactical Training, where he helps trainees during their
shooting module. For Salehan, who only managed just four pull-ups during his training at the Home Team Academy’s Police Basic Course, entering the Special Operations Command felt like a dream.

“My NS life was filled with both opportunities and challenges. I never expected to be in the Special Operations Command based on my interview results,” he said.

Drawing insight from his own NS experience, he has one main message to share with future enlistees.

Make the best out of whatever situation you are in, and improve yourself both mentally and physically. Seize the opportunity, because you will be learning life-long skills you will not be able to learn from the outside world.

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