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[Smartphone Review]- With OPPO N1, Taking High Quality Selfies Is Now A Breeze

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We were invited to the media launch of the OPPO N1 sometime back and we were so mightily impressed with the innovative features of the smartphone that we even purchased it for our own personal usage.

With revolutionary features such as the world’s first rotatable in-phone camera, a unique O-touch rear panel, and the O-Click remote control; the OPPO N1 truly reminded all whom were present at the launch event, that innovation is not lost in the mobile smartphone industry.

Improving on current functional limitations, the main innovative feature of the OPPO N1 is the swivel camera that has a rotation range of 206°. As such, this will allow users to lock in position at any angle for the best selfie experience.

The OPPO N1 also comes with a special O-Touch panel at the back of the phone that offers the user a convenient one-handed operation. The panel allows the user to scroll, tap, or snap photos; without having the fingers blocking the screen. However, the O-Touch panel is sometimes not so intuitive and we feel that its responsiveness can be further improved upon.

Answering the common wish of mobile phone owners who always misplace their phones, the OPPO N1 introduces the first of its kind O-Click remote. With it, users will always be able to find their mobile phone with a simple touch of the O-Click where they can activate an alarm on their phone. The keychain-friendly device supports a range of up to 15 meters, staying connected with the phone via Bluetooth. The O-Click also allows the user to remotely operate the N1 camera.

What We Think Of The OPPO N1?

Needless to say, we really like the high quality photographs that the onboard 13-megapixels rotatable camera is able to capture and coupled with the O-Click remote, capturing group photos from a distance is no longer an issue and you can just snap photos with just a simple touch of the O-click.

Selfie taken using the OPPO N1 with the help of O Click

Selfie taken using the OPPO N1 with the help of O Click

Image taken using the OPPO N1

The OPPO N1 has no problems taking jump-shots too

Even when on the move, the picture that the OPPO N1 takes is still quite good.

The battery life of the OPPO N1 is pretty impressive as it was able to last us for 2 days on normal usage conditions which includes checking our Facebook Newsfeed, sending text messages, making phone calls, and browsing the Internet.

However, with all honesty, we feel that for the price of SGD$769, the OPPO N1 is quite a pricey smartphone; considering the fact that it has a small storage capacity of 16GB, no LTE connectivity, and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core 1.7GHz processor.

If you are a photography buff, you might want to consider getting the OPPO N1. However, if you are expecting the smartphone to have the power and the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, you will definitely be in for a disappointment. Otherwise, we reckon that the OPPO N1 will be quite a popular choice with the ladies whom are contented with a phone that allows them to take nice selfies!

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[Blog Giveaway]- 10 Sets of ESET Hampers [inclusive of 1-User 1-Year ESET Smart Security and ESET Mobile Security]

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It has been awhile since we last conducted a blog giveaway and this time, we are very happy to partner with Version-2, the exclusive distributor for ESET, to give away 10 sets of ESET Hampers [inclusive of 1-User 1-Year ESET Smart Security and ESET Mobile Security].
ESET, founded in 1992 at Slovakia central Europe, is an award-winning global vendor of security software for corporate customers and households and is in the front lines of countering emerging cyber threats.

An industry leader in the proactive detection of a broad range of computer threats, ESET is a highly integrated security solutions that has a unique licensing system which allows users to mix and match the computer protection for systems running on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Why We Recommend ESET?

IT-security solutions vendors have to provide maximum protection for users without affecting the performance of their system. However, in the midst of tough market competition, ESET has achieved higher performance and have edged past larger and better-known competitors. You can find out how ESET stacks up against the competition in tests by leading independent testing organisations and what differentiates ESET from other Internet security solutions that are available in the market today via the following link: http://www.eset.sg/home/compare/

ESET Smart Security

There are a host of security features that ESET Smart Security offers and one feature that we want to especially highlight is the Anti-Theft feature that allows users to stay safer by tracking and locating their laptops should it go missing. The Anti-Theft feature has a sub-feature known as the Laptop Activity Watch and it is able to monitor thieves via built-in camera, collect snapshots of the missing laptop’s screen, and saves all recent photos and snapshots to the web interface at http://my.eset.com

Another sub-feature of the Anti-Theft is the One-way Messaging which makes it possible to send a message to your missing laptop to contact the finder.

Apart from the Anti-Theft feature, one really impressive advantage of using ESET Smart Security is its small system footprint. Hence, this would allow users to stay connected without slowing down the system and it offers maximum protection without sacrificing system resources that could otherwise be used for playing, working, or internet browsing.

ESET Mobile Security

With ESET Mobile Security, users can now enjoy their time online protected with proven technology that is developed especially for mobile devices. Should users lose their phone, they can take advantage of powerful tools to help them find it and protect its contents. Some of the free features of ESET Mobile Security include Antivirus Protection, Detection of Potentially Unwanted Apps, On-Demand Scanning, GPS Localisation, Remote Lock, and Remote Siren.

Other than the free features that are available on ESET Mobile Security, there are premium features which you can unlock through an in-app purchase.

The premium features are:

  • Anti-Phishing: Protects your sensitive information against malicious websites
  • Apps Audit: Lets you oversee the permission levels of all your installed apps
  • SIM Guard: Gives you remote control over your missing device – even if a foreign SIM Card is inserted
  • Remote Wipe: Delete all your private information on the device remotely
  • SMS & Call Filter: Block unwanted calls and messages by group or specific time

As mentioned, we will be giving away 10 sets of ESET Hampers [inclusive of 1-User 1-Year ESET Smart Security and ESET Mobile Security] and here’s how you can be one of the lucky winners to walk away with the ESET Hamper worth more than SGD$58!

All you have to do is the following:

1. Like ESET Singapore Facebook Page and A Winsome Life Facebook Page

2 Answer the following question, “Name the ESET Smart Security main feature that allows users to track missing laptop and capture thief videos on webcam.” by commenting on our Facebook Post.

3. Contest will close officially on 6 April 2014! 10 lucky winners will be selected via a random number generator and the results of the blog giveaway will be published on A Winsome Life Facebook Page!

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[Smartphone Review]- Picture Perfect With The LG G Pro 2

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Two weeks ago, we attended the media preview of the LG G Pro 2 phablet, the successor of the award winning LG G Pro and we really like some of the new added features that we believe many shutterbugs would love too!

Design & Aesthetics

Continuing the minimal and simplistic design of G, the design of G Pro 2 has been enhanced ergonomically as compared to its predecessor.

The G Pro2 has a non-slippery metal mesh finish on the back cover to offer a comfortable, non-slippery, and firm grip; and the Rear Key offers greater convenience and usability by allowing you to easily access commonly used features such as the QuickMemo and camera by long-pressing the (+) or (-) volume keys. Whether you’re right or left handed, the Rear Key, which is placed on the back where your index finger is naturally placed, also allows for a comfortable and easy grip.

Multimedia Features

Offering you the best viewing experience thanks to its 5.9-inch Full HD Display, the G Pro 2 will allow you to enjoy clearer and sharper images that capture every detail and accurate colours without distortion.

With the 1W Hi-Fi Sound, you can now enjoy rich and powerful sound effects when watching movies, music videos, or games. Through the 1 Watt Hi-Fi powerful speaker, the G Pro 2 offers studio quality sound without any loss of original sound.

G Pro 2 Camera Features

The enhanced powerful 13-megapixels OIS+ Camera that comes onboard the G Pro 2 will give you the best camera capabilities that are not only useful but also intuitive and simple to use.

The image quality of the G Pro 2 Camera is so astounding that it was used to photograph the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

  • Magic Focus

After a shot is taken, you ca have the option to select the preferred depth of focus before saving it. You can also press the all-in-focus icon to make every object in the frame look their sharpest.

  • Natural Flash

It offers a more balanced colour temperature and exposure for the most natural-looking photos compared to images taken with a normal flash.

  • Flash for Selfie

Thanks to the increased sensor size and reduced aperture from 2.6 to 2.2, you can enjoy a clear and lighter picture even in pitch dark environment.

  • 4K ULTRA HD recording

When you want to capture the true beauty of footage, you will now have the option to record it in Ultra High-Definition (4K ULTRA HD) mode that allows for the footage to be recorded in a resolution of 3840 pixels × 2160 lines.

G Pro 2 4K ULTRA HD Recording Sample

G Pro 2 Performance

As the G Pro 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.26GHz processor and 3GB RAM, launching multiple apps did not cause it to lag and multi-tasking was a breeze. Although it is equipped with a ‘best-in-class’ battery capacity of 3,200mAh with SiO+ technology, it’s overall battery life performance is average.

Our Opinion

With its practical rear button setup, the G Pro 2 allows for a better handling than similar or bigger-sized phablets. The G Pro 2 also boasts an excellent 5.9-inch Full-HD display and a 13-megapixel rear camera that delivers good image quality. Although the battery life performance of the G Pro 2 does not live up to expectations, spare batteries can be purchased for an additional boost.

To be honest, the G Pro 2 does not have any features which LG’s rivals cannot match up to. In fact, most of the features that come along with the G Pro 2 can be found in its rivals’ phablets and the only consolation is the advanced camera features which shutterbugs will find useful.

LG G Pro 2 (Titan Colour)

If you are looking for a phablet that allows you to take nice pictures and yet offers you a stunning display for watching your favourite movies or playing your favourite games while on the move, you might want to consider the G Pro 2 for your next phone purchase.

The LG G Pro 2 is available for purchase from 29 March 2014 at a recommended retail price of SGD$828 (without line contract and inclusive of GST). Two colours, Titan and White, will be available at launch and the G Pro 2 red model is slated to be launched at a later date.

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Debugging Our Bathroom, Car, and Kitchen with the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer

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Following up from our previous post about the Automated KONK® I Flying Insect Killer, we have been very satisfied with its usage but apart from the Automated KONK® I Flying Insect Starter Kit that we placed on top of our display shelf, we also have a KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer that is really handy, portable, and convenient to use.
So far, we have used the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer in our car, bathroom, and even in the kitchen and the results of its effectiveness against common household pests has amazed us.

The bathroom is probably one of the cleanest place in the house but guess what, drain flies and fleas could probably be breeding in there and this is one problem that we have at home. We have tried using the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer in the bathroom for some time now and it has been rather effective though it only offers a temporary solution to the problem. The drain flies and fleas are pretty hardy and the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer will not instantly kill the drain flies and fleas. It was only after the next day that we found the drain flies and fleas in the sink and on the floor that we know that the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer has taken effect.

Some other places where we used the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer are our car and the kitchen. For those of you whom have the habit of eating and drinking while driving, you might occasionally find ants, lizards, and even baby cockroaches in your car. This is extremely freaky and so far, though we have not encountered any issues with pests in our car yet, we spammed the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer as a preventive measure to “debug” our car.

The last place where we used the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer was in our kitchen. Similar as the Automated KONK® I Flying Insect Starter Kit, the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer is safe to use even at food preparation areas. Here, the effect that the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer has on ants and houseflies is instantaneous.

Overall, we will highly recommend the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer if you are looking for an effective but safe and handy insecticide to use at home or even at your workplace. Hand spraying usually leaves about 90% of the amount sprayed as a residue and hence, it creates a barrier for insects.

If you are interested to purchase the KONK® I Handheld Flying Insect Killer, you can get it from Our Lifestyle Shop. Also, do check out and “like” Our Lifestyle Shop Facebook Page, and if you join their mailing list, you might just be one of the ten winners to win a 30-Day protect programme against dengue free of charge! The closing date is 20 April 2014 and winners will be contacted via post or email on 22 April 2014.

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A 1 Month Experiment With Common Pesky Household Pests

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There are really no permanent solutions to getting rid of common pesky household pests because if there are, companies providing pest control services would be out of business and supermarkets would not have to sell us insecticides any more.
[Image Credits to WikiHow]

Now, we don’t fancy cockroaches and we absolutely hate them, especially the flying ones. Other pesky insects like ants and flies can also be quite irritating at times but they are not as bad as cockroaches. We are either not a fan of insects or we just have problems getting along with them. In fact, they are also the reason why we would viciously spray tons of insecticide in our bedroom, kitchen, and even in the bathroom!

[Image Credits to City Bugs]

One fact of life remains, spraying insecticide is only a temporary solution; and to be honest, the smell of the insecticide is a major turn-off and can cause breathing problems or insecticide poisoning.

What if we tell you that we have just discovered a fuss-free solution to keep those pesky pests away without having to suffer from the harmful toxins of off-the-shelves insecticides?

Would you believe us?

Recently, we were approached by a local Singapore company, Ramroy Private Limited, to review a particular brand of natural insecticide and we found it quite intriguing.

Why intriguing?

It is intriguing because the insecticide, the KONK® I Flying Insect Killer is au naturel.

KONK® I Flying Insect Killer is made in the USA and its main ingredient, Pyrethrin, is a natural extract from the chrysanthemum flower. It acts as a natural deterrent and when used, creates an effective and protective barrier against flying and crawling insects such as mosquitoes, house flies, fruit flies, and ants. It even repels cockroaches!

We were given the KONK® I Flying Insect Killer [an insecticide] and an AirGuard Dispenser that will automatically dispense the insecticide at regular intervals, 24 hours a day, and it can protect up to 170 cubic metres of space.

To test the effectiveness of the AirGuard Dispenser with the KONK® I Flying Insect Killer installed in it, we have placed the AirGuard Dispenser on top of a shelf facing our bed.

Basis for Experiment:

Mosquitoes frequent our bedroom at night and they cause a lot of mosquito bites on our hands and legs. By placing the AirGuard Dispenser at a height level of 1.8-1.9 metres, we are hoping that the mosquitoes will be totally eliminated from our bedroom once and for all for the next 30 days.

While the experiment is underway, we will be putting up our findings sometime next month and if you can’t wait for our findings [probably because you are in a dire situation to get rid of pesky pests], we suggest that you get the Automated KONK® I Flying Insect Starter Kit at SGD$159 from Our Lifestyle Shop.

If you need more information about KONK® and its related products, we highly recommend that you “like” Our Lifestyle Shop Facebook Page and who knows, you might just be 1 of the 10 lucky winners whom will stand to win a 30-Day protect programme against dengue. In our upcoming blog entries on the same topic, we will be sharing with you about the KONK® 1 Handheld Flying Insect Killer and also our reviews about the insecticide products that we have tried so do keep a lookout for that!

You can now say, “No!” to pesky pests with confidence and convenience!

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[Product Review]- URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium, A New Transdermal Glucosamine Cream With Bio-Calcium For Joint And Bone Pain Relief, Rebuilding, and Protection

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URAH Transdermal Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based life sciences research & development company recently introduced the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream, the first product in the market that offers complete delivery of 10% glucosamine and optimal bio-calcium for dual protection of bones and cartilages.

Utilising the patented URAH® Micellar transdermal delivery system technology, the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream not only relieves joint aches and repairs damaged cartilages, but it also helps to maintain optimal bone density with its bio-calcium component. As such, the new cream is a remedying and preventive formula for an entire range of musculoskeletal conditions including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pains, inflammatory pain, and cartilage damage.

The URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream is completely organic and has no added chemicals to produce hot or cooling placebo effects. As such, the product is completely safe and does not cause any side effects; unlike glucosamine and calcium oral supplements which may cause gastric problems, cardiovascular risks, and kidney stones.

Review Of The URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream:

I was recently given a sample of the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream and having used it for a month now, I will highly recommend the product for elderly and adults whom are currently experiencing joint and bone pain.

For me, I frequently apply the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream [about 2 to 3 times daily] on my left wrist [due to an injury that I sustain during National Service] and also on both my knees [I am a frequent runner]. After applying the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream for about a month now, I have not experience any joint or bone pain whenever I engage in intensive exercises such as running and weights-lifting. Hopefully, it will keep that way and not give me any more problems in future.

Also, I personally find that the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream has a pleasant smell and because it fully permeate through the skin, it helps to deliver glucosamine and bio-calcium completely and effectively into the blood, leaving no residue on the skin.

The URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream is the only glucosamine cream in Singapore that has been put through clinical tests for effectiveness and many hospitals and clinics are now increasingly recommending it due to its unique delivery system.

Priced at SGD$45 each, the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream is available at Watsons, Guardian Health & Beauty, NTUC Unity Healthcare, and as well as all major hospitals and general clinics in Singapore.

If you are experience joint and bone pain or if you know of anyone whom is suffering from joint and bone pain, you might want to consider getting them the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream. Anyone can use the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream and even upon recovery, you can still continue to use it to maintain healthy joints and bone!

From now till 31st March 2014, Watsons and Guardian Health & Beauty are offering the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium cream at a promotional price of SGD$35 each. If you intend to buy more for yourself and for your family members as well, NTUC Unity Healthcare is offering the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream at a promotional price of SGD$60 for two! Now, that’s really value for money!

Do remember to use the URAH® Bone Health 10% Glucosamine + Bio-Calcium Cream often as it has an expiry date of 3 months once the seal is opened!

Live Well & Lead A Winsome Life!

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[App Review]- Get A LoveByte From The Apple App Store & The Google Play Store

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In today’s technologically-advanced environment, there are so many new ways that couples can communicate and interact to build stronger and lasting relationships.
We recently stumbled upon a mobile application [app], LoveByte, and we really like some of the features that the mobile app has to offer; especially to couples. The mobile app, LoveByte, provides a private space for couples to communicate and document their love journey. It is focused on encouraging busy people to make time for the things and people that really matter in life.

LoveByte allows one to have undivided attention for his or her significant other, unlike that of open social networks such as Facebook and Twitter which contain information and newsfeed of many other people whom may not really matter to you.

Here are some really cool features that LoveByte has to offer to couples:

Scratchcards!

  • Encourages both of you to engage at a deeper level by meeting offline and participate in activities together.
  • Send love coupons to each other to propose fun dating activities from LoveByte’s list of suggestions
  • Induce fun and excitement into your relationship by sending your partner scratchcards with little surprises.

LoveByte Scratchcards provide a wide variety of fun and interesting date ideas for couples; from exploring the outdoors, snuggly stay-in dates, to taking up life-enriching activities together. This unique and innovative way of helping couples alleviate the trouble of thinking about different date activities can definitely help spice up any relationship this Valentine’s Day.

Chat

  • Send cute stickers to express your emotions and love to your significant other.

Albums

  • Organise your photos into albums so that you can easily keep track of your sweet moments with one another.

Dates

Never have to worry about another “monthsary” or anniversary. The Dates function keeps track of all the important dates between the two of you. Sometimes we forget anniversaries unknowingly and end up upsetting our significant other. With the specially designed ‘Days Together’ counter, you will no longer let an important date slip you by.

Couple Profile & Customisable Timeline

  • Easily browse through happy moments in the form of photos, important dates, and notes on the customisable timeline.
  • Keep track and feel proud of the duration of your relationship!

LoveByte couples will have a shared Timeline, which allows them to record significant milestones in their relationships, such as first dates, meet-the-parents, and overseas vacations together. The Timeline also makes it hassle-free when searching for past photos, notes and dates because they are all available with a simple scroll down the app’s home page. As time passes, a virtual scrapbook will be produced with lovely memories never made to be forgotten.

Our Review of LoveByte Mobile Application:

The LoveByte mobile application is very useful for couples to communicate with one another and the features that are available on LoveByte is very interesting. Whether for couples whom are still dating or are already married, the LoveByte mobile app will definitely keep the romance and passion alive!

To make your relationship with your other half an even more fulfilling and interesting one, we highly recommend the LoveByte mobile app. We personally find the app very useful and if you feel the same way too after using it; don’t hesitate to share the love!

You can download the LoveByte mobile app from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

For more information about the LoveByte App, you can check out LoveByte’s Official Facebook Page for more information.

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!

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[Chinese New Year Giveaway]- Stay Calm and Keep Going With Heaven and Earth®’s #CalmComeback Facebook App    

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Let’s be honest with ourselves; every year, the Lunar New Year Holidays can sometimes be a drag because relatives will often ask really awkward questions and they can go like this, “When you getting married ah?”; “You got boyfriend/girlfriend already anot?”; “Why you wearing black huh?”; “How come don’t have baby yet?”; “How come you haven’t start working?” and the list goes on and on.

When under such circumstances, don’t you just wish that you could just “siam”/disappear and not have to entertain those questions? Well, fret not anymore!

To usher in the Lunar New Year with a Digital Twist, Heaven and Earth® has launched a very interactive Facebook App with practical comebacks and instant responses to awkward questions that are often asked by overly inquisitive family members and relatives during the Lunar New Year Holidays. With #CalmComebacks, a one-stop platform that contains entertaining on-the-go tips to help counter challenging questions, you can now Stay Calm and Keep Going during this “stressful” time of the year.

Heaven and Earth® has identified the most commonly asked questions during Chinese New Year and they have grouped them under six categories in the #CalmComebacks Facebook App. These six categories are; Marriage, Career, Relationship, Children, Appearance, and School. Apart from these six categories, you can also ask Heaven and Earth® for answers to specific questions that you may encounter and you will get an instant response!

With Heaven and Earth®’s #CalmComebacks Facebook App, you can now kiss those awkward questions goodbye and Stay Calm and Keep Going!

Also, we are very happy to partner with Heaven and Earth® to giveaway 5 exclusive Heaven and Earth® Chinese New Year 24-Can Variety Packs that contains a mix of 4 different flavours of tea; Jasmine Green Tea, Honey Chamomile Green Tea, Ice Passionfruit Tea, and Ice Lemon Tea to 5 lucky readers.

All you have to do to win this exclusive Heaven and Earth® Chinese New Year 24-Can Variety Pack is to do the following:

1. Like and Share Heaven and Earth® #CalmComebacks Facebook App Link: https://apps.facebook.com/calmcomebacks on Facebook.
2. Take a screenshot as proof that you have shared the Heaven and Earth® #CalmComebacks Facebook App Link On Your Facebook Timeline
3. Send the screenshot to admin@awinsomelife.org
4. Await the good news.

The 5 lucky winners will be randomly picked by a number generator and the last day for submission of screenshots will be 4 February 2014 [Tuesday], no later than 2359 hours.

Good luck and may everyone huat/prosper in health and wealth this Lunar New Year!

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[Attraction Review]- Dolphin Island, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore

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The Dolphin Island at Resorts World Sentosa [Singapore] is a relatively new attraction that opened its doors just 3 months ago. At the Dolphin Island, you can meet the magnificent Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and there are 6 types of Dolphin Interact Programmes that are available to give you the opportunity to meet the dolphins up-close and personal.
To celebrate our 3 years anniversary, I brought Jacqueline to the Dolphin Discovery Programme where we waded into the waist-deep waters of the dolphin lagoon to meet the dolphins.

The entire Dolphin Discovery Programme lasted 90 minutes and it includes 30 minutes of up-close and personal interaction with the dolphins. The Dolphin Discovery Programme is also suitable for non-swimmers as well.

Prior to the commencement of the actual interaction with the dolphins, we had to change into the wetsuits that were provided and when we put them on, we looked really slim because our fats were all tightly compressed!

After getting ourselves all changed-up, we had a compulsory safety briefing and there, we learnt some interesting facts about dolphins.

  • Fact #1: Dolphins are mammals.
  • Fact #2: Dolphins have hairs.
  • Fact #3: Dolphins will eat about 4-9% of its body weight in fish
  • Fact #4: Dolphins sleep with one eye open at the surface
  • Fact #5: Dolphins obtain their sources of water from the fishes that they eat

We even learnt how to differentiate between a shark and a dolphin just by observing the way shark and dolphin swim in the water!

The dolphins at Dolphin Island are well taken care off and they are not obliged to take photographs with guests if they are just not in the mood for it. With that said, our experience at the Dolphin Island was nothing short of an amazing experience.

Having gone through the safety briefing, we went down to the waters with our marine mammal trainer and started our interaction with the dolphins. As we were not allowed to bring our own image-capturing devices, there was an official photographer with us throughout to capture our special moments with the dolphins.

When the interaction with the dolphin started, we were introduced to Suria, a female dolphin whom had a child-like personality and she was really playful. We fed her some fishes, felt her smooth rubbery skin on our hands, and she even showed us some tricks.

For the Dolphin Discovery Programme, it will cost SGD$198 per adult [age 13-59 years old] and it includes an entrance ticket to Adventure Cove Waterpark and a Set Meal Voucher at Bay Restaurant. Children [age 4-12 years old] and Senior [age 60 years and above] will pay only SGD$188 for the experience. However, do note that children below 4 years old are not allowed to participate for safety reasons and guests must be at least 122cm tall.

Also, for the photographs that were taken, we had to pay SGD$150 for 75 photographs and it comes with 1 large photo print and 2 medium photo prints. That really cost a bomb so be prepared for it!

If you are interested to make a booking for the Dolphin Interaction Programme, you can send your enquiry on Dolphin Island’s Website. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience to interact with a dolphin up-close and personal!

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[Valentine’s Day Giveaway]- 4 Course French Cuisine @ STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar

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STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar is Bay Hotel Singapore’s global flavours restaurant that brings diners the best from around the world. It offers a mix of diverse flavours ranging from the Italian, French, and American, to the Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Singaporean!

This coming Valentine’s Day, STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar will be bringing diners all the way to France with their sensational 4 Course French Menu.

[Image Credits to Construction Lit Mag]

STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar Valentine’s Day Menu- A French Affair

Appetizer

Dusted Bluefin Tuna with Fennel Crust With dashi jelly, onion cress and gazpacho vinaigrette
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Pan-Seared Norwegian Scallops With tomato jam, daikon and pomegranate confit

Soup

Jerusalem Artichoke Potage With crabmeat quenelle and ginger-scented caramelized apple

Entrée

Lobster Exotique With sweet potato aligot, vegetable noisettes and pineapple sauce
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Salmis of Duck With lyonnaise potato, red cabbage, fine bean and foie gras jus
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Tournedos Rossini With goose liver, spinach and madeira sauce, lyonnaise potatoes and panache of garden vegetables

Dessert

Cream Cheese Mousse With perfumed fruits and dark chocolate tuiles

The 4 Course French Dinner will cost SGD$140++ Per Couple and it comes with a bottle of sparkling wine to complete the wonderful evening.

If you are thinking of a suitable venue to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones, you might want to consider STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar, considering its proximity to Sentosa where you can spend some time to stroll after a very fulfilling dinner.

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Together with STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar, we are very pleased to organise a special blog contest just for all you readers!

[Image Credits to Boxamurai]

Blog Contest Details

Prize: A Pair of Dining Vouchers [worth SGD$140++] which consist of a 4 Course French Dinner and A Bottle of Sparkling Wine.

[Image Credits to Louis Foong]

How to Win?

1. Like STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar Facebook Page

2. Like A Winsome Life Facebook Page

3. Share With Us The Most Romantic Gesture That You Have Done For Your Significant Other Together With A Photo and Send It To Us @ admin@awinsomelife.org

Terms & Conditions

1. The winner will be selected by A Winsome Life; in consultation with the representatives from STREET 50 Restaurant & Bar.

2. The most creative, original, and romantic caption will win the contest.

3. All decisions made will be final.

4. By participating in the contest, you agree to allow us to use your photograph and caption for our marketing and publicity efforts.

Good Luck!

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