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TAPAU TIME

MY PAPER, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2010, PAGE A15, MY LIFESTYLE
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By VICTORIA BARKER, vbarker@sph.com.sg, Thu, Nov 18, 2010, my paper

PHOTO: YONG TAU FOO TO GO: Actor Edmund Chen packed his yellow Tupperware container with beancurd and vegetables at VivoCity’s Banquet foodcourt.
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'Green' is good for Edmund Chen

ACTOR Edmund Chen takes environmental issues very seriously.

So seriously, in fact, that besides cultivating habits like recycling at home and using reusable food containers for takeaway orders, he also finds his work taking on an eco-friendly spin.

But the prolific 46-year-old, who has starred in Singapore- made Mandarin television dramas like Perfect Cut 2, as well as Hollywood movie Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun Li last year, told my paper that going green wasn't always a priority.

"When I was first confronted with the idea of going green, it seemed like rocket science...(I thought) it was about things like fixing the ozone layer," the affable Chen said in an interview last week.

"It didn't seem like something an individual could do."

Still, his "love for nature" motivated him to find out more.

"I later realised that just small steps here and there, like putting the three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) into practice, could make a difference in the long run," he enthused.

Now, one of his best eco-friendly habits is to "tapau" (takeaway in Cantonese) his meals using his own containers.

He packs food from eateries for about half of his meals, he revealed.

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"The practice is not only good for the environment, but it also brings back fond childhood memories of my grandparents packing food and taking it to me in school," the father of two, who is married to actress Xiang Yun, explained.

Back then, his school canteen did not offer many food choices, he added, "so the feeling of having someone bring you wholesome, home-cooked food was great".

These days, Chen, who owns an events and public-relations firm, Asiatainment, usually packs soupy dishes like yong tau foo from his favourite hawker stalls for himself and his wife, and for his children, "anything of their choice".

PHOTO: Lookbook: Star Awards 2010 Show 2, Xiang Yun
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His 19-year-old son, Yi Xi, is currently serving national service, while daughter Yi Xin, 10, is in primary school.

Though taking along one's own containers for takeaways is currently not a common practice in Singapore, Chen hopes that the habit will catch on one day.

"We must not think of it as unglamorous to do so," he said. "It's something I will encourage my kids to pick up later on as well."

Indeed, during this interview at VivoCity's Banquet foodcourt, the rosy-cheeked actor - who looks much younger than his age, thanks to his healthy eating habits - seemed right at home filling his bright-yellow Tupperware container with beancurd and vegetables from a yong tau foo stall.

On the career front, Chen has added "children's book author" to his resume.

His foray into publishing has resulted in five books so far. The latest, a Chinese book entitled Dino Rulez was released in September. Even that project came with a "green" message.

"It's about two siblings who stumble into a hole which takes them to the centre of the earth...a new environment where the air is fresher, the fruit are sweeter and the leaves are greener," he said.

"The message is that we need to keep our world like that...I wanted to make it very relatable to the children," he added.

Next up, he hopes to organise a series of workshops to encourage youth to learn about publishing and the international film industry.

Chen, who is also the Cleanliness Ambassador for the National Environment Agency, is working on a project with the National Parks Board, for which he will be drawing a series of Singapore plants.

His ultimate goal: To spread the word that every little morsel of environmental consciousness makes a difference.

"Just a little bit of effort can go a long way in giving us a better world," he said.

By VICTORIA BARKER, vbarker@sph.com.sg, Thu, Nov 18, 2010, my paper
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PHOTO: Xiang Yun credits her Best Supporting Actress win (she shared the top spot with Ng Hui) to Lin Mei Jiao’s dagger eyes. “Only Mei Jiao’s jealousy (when she was in character) could spur my good performance,” she chuckled. “Her glare really scared me.” Where will she be displaying the trophy? Why, with her numerous others—next to husband Edmund Chen’s collection, of course. Together, they must have enough Star Awards to pave a minor road.
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HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn

Takeaway: 外带 - wài dài
Ozone layer: 臭氧层 - chòu yǎng céng
Wholesome:有益健康的 - yŏu yì jiàn kāng de
Right at home: 轻松自在 - qīng sōng zì zai

BE SPOTTED

AS PART of Tupperware’s Bring Your Own (B.Y.O) TaPau Campaign, the brand will be on a hunt to spot and reward those who take along their own containers during lunch hours (between noon and 2pm) at Banquet foodcourts.

Tupperware’s Tupper-Spotter will be at the following locations to spot those who use any reusable container to pack their food:

Clifford Centre (Nov 18)
VivoCity (Nov 26)
Parkway Parade (Dec 3)
City Square Mall (Dec 10)

Those spotted will be presented with Tupperware goodies by a special celebrity guest.

Held to mark the launch of Tupperware’s latest collection, the TaPau Set, the campaign aims to encourage people to do their bit for the environment by taking along their own containers when ordering takeaways.

This would cut down on the use of disposable plastic bags and styrofoam containers, which are harmful to the environment.

Here are some facts about the TaPau Set:

Made from food-grade materials. Non-toxic and non-carcinogenic.
Does not leach chemicals into food, so safe to use and re-use for a lifetime.
Meets international safety standards.

The TaPau Set is available at Tupperware’s authorised outlets.
For more information, call:

Bedok: 9823-7122
Bukit Batok: 9368-5252
Jurong East: 9617-2683
Maxwell Road: 9842-0690
Tampines: 6789-8133
Toa Payoh: 9633-5008
Woodlands: 9271-1406
Yishun: 9781-6521

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机械毛虫 (jī xiè máo chóng) - Mechanical Caterpillar

我报, 星期五, 2010年11月12日, 综合新闻 (zōng hé xīn wén), General News, Page B2
MYPAPER, 12 November 2010, General News, Page B2
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By 美联社 (Měi lián shè), Associated Press (AP)

PHOTO: 机械毛虫 (jī xiè máo chóng) - Mechanical Caterpillar
我报, 星期五, 2010年11月12日, 综合新闻 (zōng hé xīn wén), General News, Page B2
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苏富比职员在瑞士日内瓦的拍卖预览会上，展示了瑞士技师Henri Maillardet在1820年制造的机械毛虫。

目前所知的Maillardet制机械毛虫共有6只，其中2只镶有钻石、绿宝石、红宝石和绿松石，苏富比将拍卖的就是2只中的1只。

18世纪末到19世纪初，机械装置在欧洲大行其道。著名制表师Pierre Jaquet-Droz与儿子Jean-Frederic Leschot制作了会鸣唱的机械鸟，以及各种机械玩偶。

Maillardet曾在伦敦为Jaquet-Droz的分公司制作机械品。他制作的这只机械毛虫将在本月16日于日内瓦拍卖，估价高达450,000瑞士法郎（S$596,587）。
（美联社）

A SOTHEBY’ employee displays a rare automaton caterpillar, probably made by Henri Maillardet in 1820, during an auction press preview in Geneva, Switzerland.

Six automaton caterpillars by Maillardet are known to exist and only two of the six are studded with diamond, emeralds, rubies, and turquoise - this being one of them.

From late 18th century to early 19th century, automaton was all the rage in Europe. Renowned watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Droz and his son Jean-Frederic Leschot built many mechanical birds and dolls.

Maillardet spent a period of time working in Jaquet-Droz’s shop in London. His rare caterpillar will be offered on auction on Nov 16, with a pre-sale estimate of up to CHF450,000 (S$596,587).

By 美联社 (Měi lián shè), Associated Press (AP)

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How To Eat Fruit

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We all think eating fruits means simply buying fruit, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. You will benefit much more if you know how and when to eat.

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Fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach…not as dessert after your meal as it is often done. If you eat fruit like this, it will also help to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

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Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit.

As fruit digests faster than bread, the slice of fruit digests quickly and is ready to go straight through your stomach into your intestines, but its passage is blocked by the bread which takes longer to digest…In the meantime the whole meal ferments and turns to acid.

Consequently, when the fruit comes into contact with the food in your stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.

So it is better to eat your fruit on an empty stomach or before your meals!

You have heard people complaining – Every time I eat water-melon after dinner I burp. When I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc – Actually all this will not happen if you eat your fruit on an empty stomach.

The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under your eyes…all these will not happen if you eat your fruit on an empty stomach.

It is incorrectly presumed that some fruits like oranges and lemons are acidic and will enhance acidity in your stomach.

Research however shows that all fruits become alkaline in your body.

When you need to drink fruit juice – drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste.

Cooking fruit destroys all the vitamins.

Eating the pulp or whole fruit is far better than drinking the juices. Fiber is good for you.

If you drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.

A 3-day “fruit fast” is a very simple and effective way to cleanse and de-toxify your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

During the “fruit fast” you can eat different fruits at different times, although occasionally mixed fruit salad would also be permissible and more interesting.

If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

I know you want to get in shape and look great. Whatever your fitness goal…to slim down... gain muscle... tone your arms or flatten your tummy I’m here to help you accomplish your goals and to improve your fitness level. You will learn how to select and combine your diet with exercise, so that you can be the best you can be.

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Kite making workshop on Saturday 06 November 2010

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PHOTO: Sessions of kite making workshop @ Gallery Suite, Marina Barrage.
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PHOTO: Kite-Making is Fun!
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From Alice Ee

We have a very enjoyable morning last Saturday. The breakfast is very good! The weather is also very fine.

The kite Making Workshop is very informative and productive for us. The instructors make the lesson very interesting and easy to follow. This is my first time making my own kite and I manage to complete one.

Best of all, it can fly up to the sky!

Very high some more !!

The two beautiful eyes on the kite make it very bright and outstanding. Because of its yellow colour it stands out from the rest of the kites. I know you manage to take one of my photos inside the workshop.

Unfortunately my camera's battery runs out and I do not have any photo with my kite.

Thank You for giving us such a wonderful time. It is a very well organized event. We will remember it for a long long time!
From Alice Ee

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From Lee TT

Thank you very much for organizing the kite making workshop last sat, my children and I enjoyed it very much.

My children love the chicken wings which were served during the buffet breakfast.

At the workshop, we did learn some very interesting facts about kites from around the world, with very beautiful kite design to show.

I find it good engagement to have everyone make their own kites; it was the first time for me and my children and they enjoyed the challenge.

Finally, came the time to launch the kites at the field on the roof, and we were very lucky to have good weather and not too sunny.

On a few occasions, the lines got entangled up, but we took it in good spirit fun.

We bid farewell at around noon, with a new found hobby; kite flying.

From Lee TT

Author: Andy
Last modified: Nov 12, 2010

PHOTO: Sessions of kite making workshop @ Gallery Suite, Marina Barrage.
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I am obese but ...

Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC101112-0000117/I-am-obese-but-,,,
Letter from Yeo Shuan Chee, 05:55 AM Nov 12, 2010

PHOTO: We are simply not perfect! I may find myself remaining single for the rest of my life but that does not mean I will not be able to contribute towards the progress of the nation.
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I REFER to the letter "Penalise the fat of the land" by Liew Kai Khiun (Nov 11).

I have been obese since the time I understood what the word meant and am still so. But that did not deter me from completing my National Service cycle and being gainfully employed at the moment.

It is not that one is resigned to accepting or celebrating obesity as a normal aspect of life but some people are just born the way they are - we are simply not perfect! Even when I was hospitalised due to a wound and was on drips for a week, my weight still did not fall below 80kg.

The last time I took medical leave was about four years ago. In contrast, my lanky colleague sees a doctor almost every month or two. So what is the writer trying to prove?

I go for my half-yearly medical check-ups at the polyclinic and, for the past few years, my blood and heart results have been good, according to my doctor. My mobility is not hampered in any way and my only issue with my size is when it comes to buying clothes - though that has helped me save lots of money.

It has been proven that tobacco and excessive alcohol are not good for health. I agree that such things should be taxed heavily to prevent abuse - but food consumption?

I also find it preposterous that the writer can even suggest discrimination of citizens and their rights and privileges based on weight and size.

So, what am I missing here? Perhaps, in the superficial world, I may find myself remaining single for the rest of my life but that does not mean I will not be able to contribute towards the progress of the nation.

Letter from Yeo Shuan Chee, 05:55 AM Nov 12, 2010

PHOTO: Love your body, through thick and thin. Whether you are thin, fat, white, black, or green, if you build your self-esteem and accept yourself just as you are, you will naturally make healthier life and food choices. So, love your body, treat it well, and work on yourself before you work on your abs. For when you love yourself, we know you will lead a happier, healthier and fuller life.
From: Why Being Fat Is–and Isn’t–all That Why is overt discrimination and prejudice towards fat and obese people still accepted in our country?
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Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.
--Kahlil Gibran

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
--Confucious

There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion.
--Sir Francis Bacon

Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones who mind, don't matter.
--Unknown

Our own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack. We give it orders which make no sense.
--Henry Miller

Change the self-consciousness of a spotlight on the body for the self-confidence of a light radiating from the body.
--Gloria Steinem

Women need to celebrate their God-given beauty instead of always trying to be something else.
--Iman

No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.
--Oscar Wilde

Beauty comes in all sizes, not just size 5.
--Roseanne

Joy is the best makeup.
--Anne Lamott

We do not see the world as it is; we see the world as we are.
--Anais Nin

There were times when I hated my nose...But you grow up and you start to recognize that maybe it wasn't a bad thing that you weren't born Barbie.
--Anjelica Huston

just want to open a dialogue...where we can define our own beauty and approve of ourselves. We have to approve of ourselves before anyone else will.
--Iman

Let the beauty we love be what we do.
--Rumi

Bras, panties, bathing suits, and other stereotypical gear are visual reminders of a commercial, idealized feminine image that our real and diverse female bodies can't possibly fit.
--Gloria Steinem

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Penalise the fat of the land

Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC101111-0000059/Penalise-the-fat-of-the-land
Letter from Liew Kai Khiun, 05:55 AM Nov 11, 2010

PHOTO: Big future ... Health Promotion Board's (HPB) estimates 1 in 10 obese in Singapore
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THE alarming revelation by the Health Promotion Board's (HPB) estimates of obesity in one in 10 Singaporeans should serve as a wake-up call over the beginnings of a serious problem that has plagued many First World nations.

In the United States, obesity has cost the country billions in medical bills annually, with an obese person incurring US$1,500 ($1,930) - 41 per cent more than the average non-obese person - a year.

This problem permeates all aspects of life. According to a Washington Post commentary written by two former chairs of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff this April, the US military has to reject 70 per cent of its applicants due to poor fitness levels associated with obesity. "Obesity rates threaten the overall health of America and the future strength of our military," they wrote.

In recent years, I have observed Singaporeans becoming increasingly health conscious, with greater rates of participations in sports and wellness programmes and a move towards a diet with more vegetables, less oil.

Even our national leaders are weighing in, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong last month advising Singaporeans to resist from drinking the tasty but fattening gravy in laksa and satay.

With well-lit, safe park connectors and affordable sports facilities in community centres and sports complexes, it is also more conducive for residents to exercise at any hour of the day.

However, more needs to be done to arrest the problem.

Although the HPB has made commendable efforts to raise public awareness of the benefits of healthy living, I feel the educational programmes should be complemented with a system of cold disincentives on food consumption, similar to the heavy taxes levied on tobacco and alcohol.

This could come in the form of a "health tax" to discourage the consumption of unhealthy foods. In a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in March, researchers estimated that an 18-per-cent increase in the price of junk foods such as soft drinks and pizzas will lead to a corresponding cut of about 56 calories per day, 2kg per year. The revenue earned can in turn be used to subsidise nutritious food like vegetables.

Other possible deterrents include reducing educational subsidies to parents of obese students; curtailing bonuses of obese workers in the civil service; and lowering medical financial assistance afforded to obese patients.

Currently, similar practices are in place in the Singapore Armed Forces, with obese National Servicemen required to undertake additional training. It has also recently linked the continued employment of regular servicemen with their weight and fitness levels.

To complement the system of shame and disincentives, the Government should implement incentives to reward Singaporeans for making the effort to lose weight, such as tax reductions and CPF top-ups.

Regardless of the specifics, it is essential Singapore comes up with a concerted national campaign against fat. We should not be resigned into accepting - or even celebrating - obesity as a normal aspect of life.

Letter from Liew Kai Khiun, 05:55 AM Nov 11, 2010

PHOTO: Should Fat People Pay More for Health Insurance?
Should they pay higher taxes?
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