1. December 2013 Issue
8 Fahrenheit
Interview
Tired of acne?
Flip through to get
tips on how to take
care of your skin!
KPO
P!
Obsessed
with KPOP?
Don’t worry,
DEsire will
keep you
updated!
DE
Community
Trips!
Know more about
their marketing
strategies and
interesting
story!
DIY
PRESENTS
&
IDEAS FOR
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS
INSIDE
Get to know all about the various community trips that our
students have gone for and their different experiences there!
Secret Food Recipes for Christmas!
In a separate booklet!

3. Content
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Interview with 8 Fahrenheit
Celebs Giving Back
Community Service Trips (Cambodia/Qi Tao)
DE Course Interviews
Fashion Tips
Consumer Behaviour
Social Media On Consumer Behavior
Fitness Tips
Gifts To Give
D.I.Y Gifts
8-10
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17-20
22-23
25-28
33-34
38-40
41-42
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44-47

4. Editors’ note
HI EVERYONE!
The year is coming to an end! December is an eventful month, have you decided what to do
or what gift to give your friends?
FRET NOT! DEsire is here to solve your problems! Giving you the best suggestions on what
activities you can do in December and what Christmas presents to give your friends.
Other than that, our issue will cover Community service trips attended by school of Design
& Environment students, DIY items, idols, food, fashion tips, and so on...
Studying in Polytechnic often causes students to have acne breakout due to project
deadlines, exams, and stress. So, this issue will also teach you how to take care of your skin
through easy homemade methods.
Lastly, we wish everyone a happy advanced Christmas! Enjoy reading! Till next month!
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5. DID YOU
KNOW?
Here are some interesting and random facts that you may or may not have
heard of. Well, it is fun and harmless to know more about facts which you
have never heard of or never imagined. Read on to find out more!
1. Human thighs are
stronger than concrete.
2. Bulls are colour blind,
they do not charge at the
sight of red cloth because
it is red, but by the
movement of the cloth.
3. A kangaroo have 3
vaginas.
4. The founders of adidas
and puma are brothers.
5. The inner part of a
banana peel can be used
to whiten teeth.
6. The voice of mickey
mouse, Wayne Allwine, is
married to the voice of
Minnie mouse, Russi
Taylor, in real life.
7. McDonald’s phrase ‘
I’m Lovin’It ’ was sung
by Justin Timberlake and
he got paid $6million for
it.
8. A lemon will float on
water but a lime will sink.
9. Human yawns are
contagious to both
humans and dogs.
10. Overmorrow is a word
for ‘the day after
tomorrow’.
11. A guide dog will not
obey a command when
they judge it as unsafe.
12. Licking wounds
speeds up the healing of
the wound.

6. 13.It is not uncommon for
woman to have breasts
that are not symmetrical.
14. People who just ate
banana will get bitten by
mosquito more easily as it
is high in potassium and
that attracts mosquitoes.
15. Animals that lay eggs
do not have belly button.
16. Flamingos are pink
because they eat shrimps.
Their colour depends on
the pigment in the food
they eat.
17. A complete circle of a
rainbow can be seen from
an airplane.
18. When you mouth the
word "colorful", it will
look as if you are saying
"I love you".
19. Nudiustertian is a
word for ‘the day before
yesterday’.
20. Thunder occurs due to
quick air expansion
around the lightning bolt.
21. It is possible for
thunder to be heard when
it is snowing.
22. There was once where
Lady Gaga spent $1000
on pizza for her fans
queuing to get her
autograph.
23. A pickle can glow in
the dark when electric
current is applied to it.
24. Placing a piece of
scotch tape on a balloon
will prevent the balloon
from ‘popping’ when a
needle is pierced through.
25. It is healthier for our
teeth if we brush it
BEFORE we eat our
breakfast, rather than
after.
26. The only digit that has
the same number of
letters as its actual value,
is four.
27. The ‘stars’ or ‘colours’
we see when we rub our
eyes, sneeze, cough, or
blow our noses, are
named phosphenes.
28. Oysters can change
their gender either from
male to female, or female
to male. It will occur once
or more in their lifetime.
29. As you may have
known, everybody have a
unique set of fingerprint,
same goes for our tongue
print.
30. The fur on polar bears
are actually transparent,
not white.

8. 8 Fahrenheit
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT 8 FAHRENHEIT THROUGH THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ONE OF THEIR CO-FOUNDER, GRACE!
Q: What triggered you to start 8 Fahrenheit? Why
the name 8 Fahrenheit?
A: My friends and I are from the Diploma in Business
and Social Enterprise so it has always been our dream
to start our own social enterprise.
We were given the opportunity to do a project in our
third year so we decided to start an ice-cream shop and
the decision to hire low income students came from
one of the co-founders Joseph.
He is from a low income family. His dad passed away
when he was young so he sold ice cream door to door
to earn an extra income for himself. When he came to
poly, he realized how hard it was to juggle both school
work and working part time to support his family.
Hence, when we decided to open this, we were quite
adamant to hire low income students. Being on
campus, it would be much easier for them to come and
we provide flexible working hours.
We chose the name 8 Fahrenheit as it is the optimum
temperature for serving ice cream.
Q: What kind of marketing strategies do
you use to attract customers?
A: On the first day we started this business,
we gave out coupons, badges and stickers.
I think it was not the right time to release
these marketing tools because people did
not know about us yet. For now, we are
quite fortunate that there is a crowd in
school so we do not really need to focus
much on marketing. But we do hold
contests currently.
In the near future, we may be
implementing new strategies such as
promotional sets as we are coming up with
new products. We may bundle the
products, give promotions and special
promotions during low periods and more.
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9. Q: Are there any pricing strategies?
Currently no, because we want to establish our
presence on campus first as there are still a lot of
students who do not know about us. But we did
give promotions before. For example, during NP50
we gave $0.50 discount off all items on a
particular day. We also offered 3 scoops of icecream for $8 on a particular day.
Q: Who is 8 Fahrenheit’s main target
market?
A: Mainly Ngee Ann Poly students but
during school holidays, SIM students as
well, because they come to Ngee Ann poly
to study.
Currently, we are focusing more on
campus rather than the public but we will
see if the opportunity arises.
Q: Does antecedent conditions such
as the weather affect your business?
A: Yes, it does. When it rains, you can
see there is very little crowd. But it is
not like when it is sunny there are a lot
of people, just that when it rains, there
are lesser people who wants to buy ice
cream because it is already so cold.
In the near future, we may be giving out loyalty
cards and laptop stickers. The loyalty card is to
encourage repeated visits such that when
customers spend $2.80, they get one stamp. When
they get 5 stamps then there will be 10% off.
When they get 15 stamps, a free scoop of ice
cream will be given.
Q: Do you have anything to keep your
customers entertained while they wait in the
queue?
A: No, we do not. Usually they would want to
wait for their food but some have asked us to buy
another waffle machine. Unfortunately, we are
only in the first year of our business, we do not
have much resources. All the equipment is
bought from our savings. So we have a really
limited budget to work around.
Q: Are there long queues? Do
customers mind waiting for their
order?
There used to be long queue. Now we do,
but not as long.
No, they do not mind waiting for it
because we give them an estimation of
how long their order will take. If they do
not want to wait, they can walk around
first then come back to collect their food.
Spot our editors with
one of the co-founder of
8 Fahrenheit, Grace!
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10. Q: Do you have constant supply of ice-cream?
How many times a week do you have your
supply in?
A: We shuffle our flavours every week. Also, we
have two suppliers so we do not have constant
supply of stocks every week. We will order more
of those flavours that we know will run out faster
and when we have events. Usually, supply comes
every Monday, but when there are events, supply
comes during mid-week.
Q: How do you use social media to reach out
to the students?
Currently we have a Facebook page which is
linked to our Twitter account, so I guess our
Twitter is under-utilized. Also, since our reach
is not very wide, when we have new products,
we release it on Facebook but it does not really
reach the masses so it is something we need to
rectify and work on. We also have an
Instagram account but our posts are very
repetitive because it is an ice cream shop, there
is nothing else to post other than ice-cream, so
it is quite boring. Also, because I am not that
creative.
Q: What kind of external events did you
do?
A: Sometimes we do corporate events such
as for DBS, and the one we did for Istana on
7th July 2013 for the Singapore Youth
Awards. DBS cater our services quite often
as they have always been supportive of
social enterprises so when they have their
social enterprise carnivals, they will call us
down and usually, the booths are free. We
did events for a couple of weddings as well.
Q: How do you plan to advertise other
than using social media?
A: There are quite a lot of limitations in
school. Earlier, we have posters and stuff
pasted around school but we were asked to
take them down. We also wanted to do popup stalls in certain areas of the school
especially those which are further away from
OurSpace. However, all those things requires
a lot of effort and it is difficult to do. We are
not very sure how else to advertise. Maybe
give out stickers, flyers and go down to
Secondary Schools physically. If not it is
very hard to rely on social media to make it
go viral. Unless we have a video or
something.
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11. NGEE ANN BOLEH
Located at Poolside Canteen, Henry’s Western is a
hot favourite to students eating at that canteen. A
wide range of western delights can be found, and
all at an affordable price of $4 per set!
Located at Makan Place, this plate of sizzling Kaki
Fuyong on a hotplate , is a popular delicacy among
Ngee Ann students. A plate of egg topped with
chicken/oyster/prawn, served alongside with a bowl
of rice and soup. Priced at $3 per meal!
Located at Munch, this mouth-watering all time favorite, Phad
Thai, is a combination of sweet & sour, which gives the flavor
burst in your mouth, and leaves you craving for more! Definitely
worth the wait! Priced at only $3.50 per plate!
Located at Makan Place, Subway has invaded Ngee Ann
with an exceptional price! Healthy and wholesome,
definitely a satisfying meal for anytime of the day. Great
value, great food. Meals starts from $5!

12. Located at Makan Place, this plate of Chicken Kway
Teow noodles is tasty and delicious, and you should not
be fooled by its appearance. It is cheap and had a
rather satisfying quantity. Definitely worth the price!
Located at Munch, this bowl of Green Curry
Noodles simply keeps you coming back for more!
Apart from the tasty green curry gravy, the
succulent meat is also heavenly good. Try it now
and feel the spice at only $3 per bowl!
Located at Munch, this plate of vegetarian
delight is delicious for all veggie lovers! The
most famous side, would be the Char Siew, soft
and fragrant. Prices vary based on what sides
you ordered. Definitely worth the price!
Located at Munch, this plate of Chicken Chop Rice is
rather worthy as the piece of meat laying across the
rice is just huge. Apart from this, this Western stall
offers many other Western delicacies at a wonderful
price! $3 per set for this plate of chicken chop rice!

13. Did you realize that wherever you go, you will see products advertised by
Korean celebrities, Korean songs played in retail stores, teenagers blasting
or dancing to Korean songs, or teenagers dressing up like Korean
celebrities? Yes, Kpop have spread globally, even to Singapore! Here, we will
let you know more about some Korean celebrities! An old photo of each
celebrity will also be shown.
Lee Jong Suk
Kim Woo Bin
Profession: Actor, Model.
Agency: Wellmade STARM
Place of Birth: South Korea
Date of Birth:14/09/1989
Horoscope: Virgo
Blood Type: A
Height: 186cm
Weight: 65kg
Birth name: Kim Hyun Joong
Profession: Actor, Model.
Agency: SidusHQ
Place of Birth: South Korea
Date of Birth: 16/7/1989
Horoscope: Cancer
Blood Type: B
Height: 187cm
Forte: Taekwondo, singing.
Family members: Parents, younger sister.
Hobbies: Playing basketball and swimming.
Weight: 70kg
Family members: Parents, younger sister.
Hobbies: watching movies and exercising.
Sulli
Birth name: Choi Jin Ri
Nickname: Giant baby
Profession: Actress, Singer.
Agency: S.M. Entertainment
Place of Birth: Yangsan, South
Korea
Date of Birth: 29/3/1994
Horoscope: Aries
Blood Type: A
Height: 169cm
Weight: 43kg
Song Hye Kyo
Nickname: Woodpecker
Profession: Actress.
Agency: eden9
Place of Birth: South Korea
Horoscope: Scorpio
Blood Type: A
Height: 161cm
Weight: 45kg
My ideal guy is
someone who is caring,
reliable, father-like,
thoughtful, mature,
and decisive.
Family members: Parents, two elder
Brothers, one younger brother.
Hobbies: Acting and dancing.
Family members: Parents(divorced)
Hobbies: Travel, swimming and
figure-skating.
Song Hye Kyo’s actual birth date is 22/11/1981
but her registered birthday is 26/2/1982 as she
was sick when she was born, and the doctor
thought she would not live.

14. JB
Suzy
Birth name: Im Jae Bum
Nickname: Jaebongi
Profession: Singer, Actor, Dancer.
Agency: JYP entertainment.
Group: JJ Project
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Date of Birth: 6/1/1994
Horoscope: Capricorn
Blood Type: A
Height: 179cm
Weight: 63kg
Birth name: Bae Su Ji
Nickname: Earthworm
Profession: Singer, Actress.
Agency: JYP entertainment
and AQ entertainment
Group: Miss A
Place of Birth: Gwangju,
South Korea
Date of Birth: 10/10/1994
Horoscope: Libra
Hobbies: Take buses, take pictures, collect shoes,
Interests: Reading Haruki Murakami’s books and
cooking.
Blood Type: AB
Height: 169cm
Weight: 47kg
Family: Parents, younger brother.
Hobbies: Reading books and taking
photos of herself.
Interests: Psychology-related stuffs.
Jung Il Woo
Krystal
Profession: Actor, Model.
Agency: Haru Entertainment
Place of Birth: Seoul, South
Korea
Date of Birth: 9/9/1987
Horoscope: Virgo
Blood Type: O
Height: 184cm
Birth name: Jung Soo Jung
Profession: Singer, actress.
Agency: SM Entertainment
Group: f(x)
Place of Birth: San Francisco,
California, USA.
Date of Birth: 24/10/1994
Horoscope: Scorpio
Weight: 64kg
Forte: Swimming.
Family members: Parents, older sister.
Hobbies: Watching movies, listening songs, clothing
collection, surfing web.
Blood Type: A
Height: 1.63cm
Weight: 45kg
Forte & hobby: Acting, dancing.
Family members: Parents, older sister.
Lee Hyun Woo
Kim So Eun
Profession: Actor.
Agency: KEYEAST
Entertainment
Place of Birth: Anyang,
Gyeonggi, South Korea
Date of Birth: 23/3/1993
Horoscope: Aries
Blood Type: B
Height: 172cm
Weight: 55kg
Profession: Actress.
Agency: Fantagio
Entertainment
Place of Birth: Namyangju,
Gyeonggi, South Korea
Date of Birth: 6/9/1989
Horoscope: Virgo
Blood Type: O
Family members: Parents, older sister.
Hobbies: Computer games, football, basketball,
snowboarding, exercising.
Height: 163cm
Weight: 45kg
Family members: Parents, younger sister.
Interest: Acting.

16. This month’s featured artist is
Canadian singer, Justin Bieber., who
shot to fame when he was
discovered by Usher from Youtube.
Justin Bieber puts his fame, for good. On many
occasions he surprised adoring fans or sick
children to give them a day to remember. He also
supports many charities and organizes several
charity drives under his name. These are little
bits and pieces of things he do to enlighten
someone’s day. The respectable acts by the pop
singer, has made him one of the top few listed
kind-hearted celebrities on celebrity charts!
He is one celebrity that gives back to the society as much as he can. This is what
“CELEBS GIVING BACK” is looking for! Kudos to him!
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17. COMMUNITY SERVICE TRIP

18. Meaningful Community Service
School of Design and Environment
Let’s find out the experiences and valuable lessons learnt by our fellow students from School of Design and
Environment who went for the Community Service Trip such as Cambodia and QiTao!
Alina Chia, Year 2
Diploma in Real Estate Business.
Sarah Neo, Year 2
Diploma in Real Estate Business.
‘‘I went for the Cambodia trip from 14th March 2013
to 26th March 2013. I went for this trip as I wanted to
experience their living culture and also to put myself
to a test. From this trip, I learnt to never take
anything for granted. I will never forget how the kids
share whatever they have. However, there are some
difficulties I faced which was the communication
problem with the kids. There was once where I asked
the kids what were the vegetables cooked for dinner,
but I was unable to understand them. Despite that,
the times I had at Cambodia was as valuable as my
childhood memories, but these memories with the
kids were even better. We bonded through simple
games that we taught them, as well as some games
that they taught us. Unfortunately, I am currently not
in touch with the kids in Cambodia, but I do hope to
go back there again. The most meaningful souvenirs
from Cambodia is the handmade bracelets that the
kids made for me. ’’
‘‘I went for the Cambodia trip from 14th March
2013 to 26th March 2013. I went for this trip as I
wanted to have an experience that was out of
my comfort zone. When I was in Cambodia, I
felt like the kids there were like my siblings I
never had. It was a joy taking care of them.
Though they were much younger than me, I felt
like there was no age gap at all. Also, I was
definitely not used to the sleeping conditions
and environment there. Hence after this trip, I
learnt to appreciate my family members and
what I have more. One interesting incident I
experienced was when my friend got harassed
by a young child who was begging us to buy a
souvenir. The priceless photographs I took at the
orphanage were definitely the most meaningful
thing I brought back to Singapore.’’
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19. Jean Hoe
Hotel and Leisure Facilities Management
Year 2
YEP in QiTao, China.
11-24 September 2012
Q: What made you decide to go to the
trip?
A: I wanted to experience the difference in
the pace of life, living conditions and to help
the villagers rebuild their community without
the aid of technology.
Q: What are some interesting incidents you
experienced there?
A: When we showed them Singapore coins,
everyone came and requested us to give them
as a token. The kids there thought that the S$1
coin was made of authentic gold when we
gave them the coin as a prize for answering
one of the quiz given.
Q: What did you learn at QiTao?
A: I learned teamwork, perseverance , how to
take care of ourselves as well as respecting
other countries‘ culture, custom and tradition.
Q: How did you feel when you interacted
with the kids there? What are some
activities carried out?
A: I feel that they are lovely and brilliant.
They learned some basic English and were
able to deliver it fluently.
We were supposed to teach them on basic
Microsoft Words skills but in the end, we
talked about Singapore's food, culture,
education system and everything special about
Singapore such that we overshot the specified
time given to us as we were too engrossed.
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20. Q: Are you still keeping in touch with the
kids at QiTao?
A: Unfortunately, I am not keeping in touch
with them due to my heavy academic
schedules and I do not know how to use QQ.
Q: Were there any situations where your
needs or wants could not be fulfilled?
A: There were no such incidents as I knew the
conditions of the village area so I did not
expect much. There was sufficient food and
water for all of us. I was thankful for it and the
lack of social networking did not affect me.
Q: What difficulties did you face there?
A: There was once where we could not find a
can opener to open and cook canned food
despite asking from the school canteen vendor.
It took us a long time before we can get a can
opener.
Q: What are some interesting/meaningful
souvenirs you brought back to SG?
A: The wonderful gifts given by the kids, their
hand-made letters and most importantly, the
awesome memories created in QiTao.

21. PERSONALITY QUIZ
Confused about what your
personality is like?
Take this short quiz to find out your
sugar-coated personality!
At the last
minute, you BFF
calls to cancel
your Friday night
plans. You
Your friend
tags an awful
photo of you on
Facebook. You:
Untag
yourself
Say okay, but are
disappointed
Make her
delete it
You and your
friend are into the
same guy. You:
Back off-it’s buds
before boys
Flirt-hey you
saw him first!
A friend who
ditched you for a
new group
suddenly calls.
You:
Let her explain
Someone cuts in
front of you in
line at the store.
You:
Ignore
it
Let her know
you’re upset
Say ,
“Excuse me?!”
Don’t believe
her apology
You’re exhausted
after a rough week
at school. When
your neighbor asks
you to babysit you
say:
‘I’ll be right
over”
“Can’t
do it
You have hours of
homework to do
but your pal needs
help on an art
project. You:
Drop everything
and help
Tell her you’re
swamped
Your crew begs
you to break your
curfew so you
can party a little
longer. You:
Give in
Say no
Your bestie
introduces you to
her new guy-and
he is a jerk with a
capital J. Later
you tell her:
“He’s
nice!”
“You’re too
good for him.”

22. Over at Ngee Ann’s School of Design & Environment(Est. 2012), we have 4 exciting
diplomas under one roof. Let us hear from our students more about each unique course!
Audrey Lim
(HLFM, Year 2)
Why did you choose this course?
I wanted to go business-related courses but my
COP couldn't meet their expectations. So I
figured out this is the closest course relating to
my interest.
What would you like to pursue as your career in
future?
An event planner or working in the spa industry.
Any interesting module(s) that you liked? What
did you learn?
Some interesting modules would be FBV, EPM
& SPA (Spa & Amenities Management) I learnt
that there are actually lots of liquor types and
even know how to make cocktails! As for EPM,
I learnt that it's not easy to plan an event itself
and you have to make sure that you yourself is
"flexible" enough because there will always be
last-min changes during the event. As for SPA, I
learnt how to design a spa, what are the
different types of spa and the treatments they
provide.
Any interesting lecturer(s) or class activity during
your course of study? Share your experiences.
An interesting lecturer would be Mr Ho Nee
Fun. No reasons why, just find that his teaching
and lessons are interesting. An interesting class
activity, is during EPM (Events & Project
management), we are supposed to make a
skyscraper but the lecturer only gave us
uncooked spaghetti and marshmallow to
construct.
Vanessa Tan
(REB, Year 2)
Why did you choose this course?
I would say that my family members in
the real estate industry have been a great
influence for my interest in it. NP is the
only school offering this course so here I
am! Also, real estate is one of the best
form of investment due to the fact that
Singapore has limited land but knowing
what to invest in is not enough, so
choosing this module allows me to learn
more about real estate.
What do you think you would like to
pursue as your career in future?
Property developer, if I have the chance
to be one!
Any interesting module(s) that you liked?
What do you learn?
Advanced Building Technology. How
buildings are constructed from scratch.
Any interesting lecturer(s) or class activity
during your course of study? Share your
experiences.
I would say all the lecturers that have
taught me are interesting in their own
way. They are also really lovely and
helpful people.
Class is always fun with my crazy friends,
Nadia and Praise. When lectures get a
little boring, they're always there to
entertain me!
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23. Shahreen Kaspan
(SDE, Year 2)
Why did you choose this course?
I wanted to learn more about
architecture works as I've always wanted
to be a designer and wanted to make an
impact in the construction industry.
Also, my course provides sustainable
knowledge which may come in handy as
the architectural industry is looking for
more sustainable buildings.
What would you like to pursue as your
career in future?
I would like to be an architect and hope
to design one of Singapore's future iconic
buildings.
Any interesting module(s) that you liked?
What did you learn?
I like Sustainable City Planning(SCP)
module and Revit module. SCP actually
teaches me how to plan my work well
and use my land properly. Revit module
is continuous designing module which
enhances my creative thinking and my
different approach when making a
building.
Any interesting lecturer(s) or class
activity during your course of study?
Share your experiences.
Mr Raja is a good lecturer as he cares for
his students and guides us patiently
throughout our learning journey.
Neo Wee Chong
(PDI, Year 3)
Why did you choose this course?
I found design interesting when I
first heard about it. It allows me to
be creative and be unique. Therefore
here I am in this course!
What would you like to pursue as
your career in future?
I hope to pursue my career in the
media industry as that was my
childhood dream.
Any interesting module(s) that you
liked? What did you learn?
PDP (Product Design Project) is an
interesting module as we were able to
learn how to produce a portfolio of
our products and make prototypes!
Any interesting lecturer(s) or class
activity during your course of study?
Share your experiences.
There are many interesting and
hilarious lecturers such as Geoffrey,
Jasmine and Terence. They are strict
lecturers but yet at the same time,
render you help when needed. Fun
activities would be outing trips to
various locations and learn more
about new products by other schools
and also vintage items used by the
older generations!
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Waist Sleeveless
Formal Dress $50
Black Peep Toe
$35.99
Tahari By ASL
Suit, Zipper
Peplum Jacket &
Skirt (Left)
ASOS Princess
Peep Toe Shoes
$44.38
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27. FASHION ADVICE For gentlemen
Turn over to Get ideas on
how to dress formally!

28. Black Blazer $30.90
Off-White Pants $32.90
Peach Scarf $18.90
Sandals $27.90
White Formal
Shirt $23.90
Beige Pants $32.90
Flip Flops $27.90
Formal Wear
For Him
Light Brown
Blazer $35.90
Light Brown
Pants $32.90
Formal Black
Shoes $45.90
Khaki Casual Long
Sleeve T-Shirt $21.90
Dark Brown Corduroy
Pants $32.90
Black Shoes $40.90
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30. SKIN CARE TIPS
Want to know how to keep healthy skin? Read on to find out more!
Your skin needs as much of pampering and taking care of as other parts of your body. Your
skin protects you from all harmful bacterial and toxins and that is why taking care of it
makes it even more important! Apart from applying different types of products to your skin,
you can also try out these simple but effective tips as to how to maintain clear skin!
Tip #1: Protect Yourself From The Sun!
Its important to protect your skin from
external damages such as the sun’s rays and
toxic gas emissions from vehicles. Your
skin protects your muscles and bones and
thus by taking precautions and applying
sunscreen, you are in turn protecting
yourself from contracting illnesses easily.
Use a SPF of at least 15 and try not to stay
out in the sun for prolonged hours.
Tip #3: Treat Your Skin With Care!
Don’t be too rough on your skin. It needs to
be treated with the utmost care. Don’t have
too long baths and showers as it will
remove oils. Also, don’t use strong soaps as
it will strip your skin of vital oils. Lastly,
always remember to moisturize your skin
when it feels dry. For daily use, have one
that contains SPF.
Tip #2: Don’t Smoke!
Smoking makes your skin look old and
wrinkled. The smoke blocks the natural
blood flow in your veins and thus
decreasing blood flow. Smoking also
causes your skin to lose strength and
elasticity. Therefore if you want to
maintain healthy and clear skin, quit
smoking! If you need help, approach your
doctor!
Tip #4: Manage Stress
In this hectic life that we all live, we are
bound to have stress in our lives. But its
also important to manage that stress so that
it doesn’t break out in the form of acne on
your skin. Thus, manage your stress by
writing out what you have to do in a ‘ToDo List’ and set realistic deadlines for
them. And stick to them!
Tip #5: Eat A Healthy Diet!
A healthy diet can make you feel good
about yourself. Eat lots of fruits and
vegetables, whole grains and proteins.
Research has shown that a diet in Vitamin
C helps to keep your skin looking young
and feeling soft.
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31. Homemade Facials
Always wanted that expensive facial at the high class outlet? Fret
not! Here are some facials that you can make at home without
having to burn a hole in your pockets this Christmas! They are
effective yet cheap! So read on to find out more about these
homemade facials!!
Facial Mask For Oily Skin Type
Apple & Honey Face Mask
If you have an oily skin type, this is the mask for you!
1. Mix one apple, peeled, seeded and cut into slices into a blender
2. Add 3 tablespoons of honey and stir the mixture well.
3. Apply on face and leave for 10-15 minutes.
4. Then rinse with warm water
Honey is a natural astringent and helps to clear skin and constrict
pores while apples contain vitamins A, B & C.
Facial Mask For Dry Skin Type
Banana & Yogurt Face Mask
Try this quick face mask if you have dry skin!
1. Peel one banana and place half into a bowl (you can eat the rest)
2. Mash the banana with a fork
3. Add 4 tablespoons of yogurt to the banana mix and stir well.
4. Apply on face for 10-15 minutes
5. Then rinse with warm water
Yogurt hydrates and exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving you with soft and
supple skin.
Facial Mask For All Skin Types
Papaya & Yogurt Face Mask
Just want to maintain your skin? Try this simple yet effective mask!
1. Mix one papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into slices into a blender
2. Add yogurt to papaya(as much as you want) and blend them
3. Apply on face for 5-10 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water
Tip: Always remember to cleanse your face before applying any of these masks. Only leave the
mask for the specific amount of time stated. And lastly, if you have sensitive skin, be careful
before you use any mask.

32. TECH
Want to own a “cheaper” Ferrari? The Scuderia Ferrari
S100i Red Earphones are a cheaper option to realizing
your dream of owning a Ferrari. High quality sounds and
good noise cancellations are basics in this sleek earphones.
Available at Ferrari Store in Marina Bay Sands.
With this large and stylish LED digital clock by your
bed, losing track of time and being late for class is
no longer an excuse for all of you!
The Samsung Galaxy S4 makes your life richer, fun and
simpler with its functions such as the Smart Pause which
pauses your video when you look away.. The 13megepixel
camera ensures memorable moments to be captured at its
best. Available in stores now!
The all new Xbox One, is an all-in-one high
definition entertainment system which allows
you to watch videos, surf the net , play games
all in one console. Hurry, get yours today!
This all-new Microsoft Surface RT tablet, is a
definition of style. Uncomfortable to type on
the tablet? Simply purchase the detachable
keyboard that is slim and light. This tablet is
handy and easy to bring around! Get yours now
at selected electronics stores!

33. Interviewees:
Phoebe
18 yrs old
Working while waiting
for next year’s poly
intake.
Tristina
21 yrs old
Currently undergoing
company’s training.
Desmond
20 yrs old
3rd Year Engineering
Student.
Lian Hwa
55 yrs old
Mother to 3 kids and
working.
1) How frequent do you shop?
P: About once a month when I feel that I have a lack of clothes.
T: 3 to 4 times a week depending on my mood. Mostly I go shopping after work or when it’s my day off.
Usually shops for clothings.
D: About 4 times a year as I’m not really interested in shopping. Usually, I shop during the Chinese New
Year, end of year and Great Singapore Sales period. These are the times when I usually need new clothes or I
find it more attractive to buy as there are discounts and sales.
LH: About 3 times a weeks for groceries and once a year for fashion.
2) Where do you normally go to?
P: Jurong Point. There are certain stores at JP that sells nice and affordable clothings that are within my
budget. Moreover, there are also air-conditioning and many eateries which can satisfy my cravings when I get
hungry while shopping.
T: Orchard. The things there are nicer and also, there are many different brands available.
D: Usually I just go to the minimart near my house as it is convenient. For fashion goods, there is no specific
location as I like to explore new things/location.
LH: Mostly NTUC and GIANT as I always go shopping for groceries and there is a GIANT located near my
house and I spend around $70 per trip. However, for fashion, I would go to neighbourhood places near my
house.
3) What are the criterias that you focus on?
P: To me, design is the most important, followed by the price. I would look and the designs and see whether I
like it a not before looking at the price to decide whether to buy it. It is of no use if the price is cheap but I
don’t like it at all.
T: 1st: Brand 2nd: Designs 3rd: Quality 4th: Price
Brand is the most important to me because branded goods usually have designs that I like.
D: 1st: Design 2nd: Price 3rd: Brand
Design is the most important as the it have to catch my eye before I will plan to purchase it.
LH: Price most important followed by taste and nutritional level. There are loads of groceries to buy. Hence, it
is important to plan a budget and keep to it.
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34. 4) Do you shop online? If yes, do you prefer it to physical shops and why? If not, why?
P: No, I don’t shop online as I don’t really know how to. The procedures are really complicated and I’m
afraid of the credibility.
T: Yes, I do shop online but only rarely. I prefer physical shops because shopping online can be very
troublesome such as the procedures to pay money and it also have long waiting time, while in physical shops,
we can just pay cash and go. Another reason is because there is no quality assurance when shopping online,
while in physical shops, the goods are displayed and we can just feel the quality.
D: No, I don’t even have an interest in shopping so I wouldn’t shop online either.
LH: No I don’t because I don’t understand English and most importantly, I don’t know how to use a
computer.
5) Before buying a product, would you search for information about it? Eg. Research, asking opinions from
your friends etc.
P: Nope. If I like it then I would just buy it. I won’t particularly search for information about it.
T: No, I just buy it if I like it. If not, I won’t buy it.
D: Yes. I will search for more information if I’m going to buy more expensive products such as phones or
laptop. I will either search for more information through Google or ask for my friends’ opinions about it.
LH: Yes. I would get recommendations from my family and friends and also I would compare prices
between different stores and get the one that is cheaper.
6) Do you have instances when you planned what to buy but bought more than what you had planned?
P: Rarely. I would usually plan what I want to buy before I go shopping and will stick to it unless I see
something that I really like or I feel ‘generous’ on that day.
T: Yes, most f the times. Sometimes, I don’t really have anything in mid that I want to buy. However, after
walking around, I would end up buying something.
D: Yes, but rarely. I normally just stick to buying only what I have in mind.
LH: Yes. All the time. When I go to the supermarket with a list of items to buy, I would end up buying more
than what I had on the list because as I walk around, I was reminded to buy some things that I had left out in
the list and not to mention, offers!
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Planned Purchases
Buys when needs it
Design most
important
Prefer physical
shops
Planned Purchases
Buys when needs it
Design most
important
Prefer physical
shops
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Unplanned Purchases
“Likes and Buy”
Brand most
important
Prefer physical shops
Reminded Purchases
Buys when there is
offer
Price most important
Prefer physical shops
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35. CELEBS
BEFORE &
AFTER!
Adam Levine
One Direction
Ke$ha
Justin Timberlake
Adele
Brad Pitt
Zac Efron
Ariana Grande
Avril Lavigne
Justin Bieber

36. VASELINE
There are more than 40 uses for Vaseline
Petroleum Jelly!
We will be listing 25 of them. Check out the
various uses that you might not have even heard
of! (Even Tyra Banks uses this!)

37. So what can this product be used for?
Let’s find out!
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Helps remove makeup.
Allows perfume to last longer on our body.
Remove lipstick stains on cloth.
Helps eyelashes to grow longer and thicker.
Prevent hair dye stains on forehead.
Tames our eyebrows and makes it look neat.
Makes our accessories and shoes shine.
Moisturize lips, face, and elbow. Basically any dry area of our body. (It does not clog pores!)
After mixing Vaseline Petroleum Jelly with sea salt or sugar, it can be used to exfoliate our body.
Ease of removing leftover glue on our eyelid caused by false eyelash glue.
Prevent lipstick from staining teeth by applying a bit of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on our teeth.
Ease of opening nail polish bottles the next time we use it when Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is applied
around the bottle rim.
Applying Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on the metal base of the light bulb will allow ease of replacing
light bulb next time.
Helps to hide our split ends.
Can be used to take care of leather jackets.
Prevent ants from being attracted to pet food in pet food bowls by applying Vaseline Petroleum
Jelly around the bowl.
Prevent squeaking noises and allows ease of opening doors, cabinets, and windows.
Allows easy removal of nail polish if it got in contact with our cuticles.
Ease of removing ring from our finger.
Serves as emergency makeup by mixing food coloring with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.
Allows wounds (including bruises and cuts) to heal faster.
Apply hefty amount of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to fix minor leaks in pipes as a temporary measure,
then bind with duct tape if possible.
In cases of allergies, putting of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly around our nostrils and the interior of our
nostrils(not too deep!) will prevent allergens from getting into our body.
In cases of bad backache, heating of Petroleum Jelly in the microwave to a preferable temperature
and massaging onto the back will provide a soothing effect.
In cases of high fever, putting of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly into the freezer and applying on forehead
serves as a pain reliever.
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38. Social Media
Influences On
Consumer Behavior
Want to know how social media can influence your thoughts?
Read on to find out more!
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39. Why?
Numerous number of people today are signing up for
social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Word of mouth is a very strong marketing tool and
these sites are able to spread the word like a wild fire.
That is why they are one of the strongest marketing
tools that are available free of cost. Marketers then
use social media to their advantage. They are able to
interact and keep in touch with their consumers as
well as keep them updated on the latest news in their
company.
Previously, sales were conducted using
publicity materials such as brochures, flyers
and word of mouth. However, that was in the
past. Now, sales are conducted online through
blogs and other websites which helps in
increasing sales. Sites such as Facebook and
Instagram help to promote online shopping
and also to advertise and influence consumers
to purchase from shops . Thus, consumer
behaviour is greatly influenced by social
media.
Many companies have their own websites providing consumers information about their
company. But due to the fact that teenagers nowadays are very tech savvy, marketers need
to be careful of what they present to their consumers as teens can find out everything that
has happened to that company within minutes. They would read blogs and reviews that
other previous consumers have written before they actually go and purchase that product.
For example, if you are going to go to a certain restaurant for dinner, you would definitely
find out about what they offer first and read all their reviews and comments. And if the
reviews are bad, you would change the restaurant. Thus, the impact of the internet in
consumers lives is very large because they would believe what they read and it would, as a
result, influence their thinking process.
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40. Some sites that really affect consumer behavior are STOMP and
review sites such as Lady Iron Chef. Some examples of how these
two websites deter or attract customers.
Stomp: Rats found in Thai Express
Outlet at Esplanade Mall
In an earlier article, the STOMPer had found a large
housefly in her soup while dining in that restaurant. When
she mentioned it to staff there however, they had ignored
her complaint.
A spokesperson for NEA wrote:
"Our officers inspected the restaurant located at #01-13D
of Esplanade Mall. Although flies were not observed in the
premises, signs of rat infestation were detected.”
Lady Iron Chef’s Take on the New
Restaurant Jamie’s Italian at Vivo City
As with all the Jamie’s Italian restaurants around the
world, the menu is extensive, with offerings of antipasti,
pasta and risotto dishes, and main courses that are hearty
and rustic.
What we really loved were the Tiramisu (S$11.50) and
Panna Cotta (S$9). The former – a strong and intense
coffee-flavoured triffle with orange mascarpone and
chocolate, and the latter – a simple and well-made dessert
which is rich and creamy yet not overly sweet, exactly
how a good panna cotta should be. We dare say it is one of
the better renditions in town.
So as you can see, through theses sites, teenagers are now able to look up any incident
that has happened to that particular restaurant or shop outlet before making a
decision to dine at that place or purchase anything from there. Both sites show the
two extremes of each situation, the bad side in STOMP and the good side in Lady
Iron Chef’s blog. So, it is important for the marketers of the place to have a good PR
in order to recover from bad publicity and also to maintain a positive image in the
public. And this is how these social media sites influence your thoughts!
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41. Fitness
FOR HIM
Feeling fat this Christmas? DEsire have crafted out a few easy exercises
for you to do! Now you can eat those Christmas delights with no guilt!
Regular Push-ups
Jack-knife Sit-up
Improve your overall upper
body and get nice chest and
shoulders
Improves your
abdominal strength to
build a nice toned abs.
Step 1: Start with a pushup position, with your arms
apart.
Step 2: Dip down till your
arms form a 90degree.
Step 1: Lie on the floor
with your legs raised,
and hands stretched to
the back.
Step 2: Tuck both
hands and abs to meet
the knees. Hold for
2seconds.
Prone Cobra
Build a nice V-shape on
your back and gives
you the lean athletic
look.
Step 1: Lie flat on your
tummy, raise your body
up and put your hands
forward with your
thumbs up.
Step 2: Stretch your
arms apart and hold
that position for 3
seconds.
Complete 4 - 5 rounds of 30 seconds for each exercise with
no rest or do 20 reps of each exercise for 4 to 5 sets.

42. Fitness
FOR HER
The Plank
The Boat
Bicycle Crunch
Step 1: Lie down with your
back pressed onto the floor.
Bring your hands behind your
head.
Step 2: Starting with your legs
bent at a 45-degree angle,
bring the right knee into the
chest while straightening out
your left leg. At the same time,
rotate your top half so your
left elbow goes to your right
knee, then switch to the other
side.
Repeat for one minute, three
times a day.
Step 1: Sit on the floor,
with your knees bent and
feet flat and tilt back,
extending your legs so
your body forms a right
angle.
Step 2: Pull your abs in
to balance. Extend your
arms at shoulder height
past your knees. Hold for
five slow breaths and
return to your starting
position.
Step 1: Lie face down
then lift yourself up on
to your toes and
forearms, with your
elbows bent at 90
degrees.
Step 2: Keeping your
core muscles, your
stomach and bottom
tight and your legs
straight, hold for 10
seconds.
Repeat three times a
day, gradually building
to 40 seconds each.
Repeat five times a day.
Fueled by
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43. GIFTS TO GIVE
Wondering what gifts to buy this Christmas? Fret not! Here are a few cool and
whacky gifts that suits different people!
This hilarious plate, stretches the
creativity juice in your brain, to
decorate your food on the face and
form faces. Definitely a great gift for
the young. A new way to motivate
them to eat! $4.20 each! Available at
Jipaban.
Save your tears from
an emotional onion
peeling moment by
For baking lovers, this would add
putting on this stylish
to their collection of molds and
onion goggles. Now,
give them a whacky twist to their
you can safely peel
cakes! $6.50 each. Available at
your onions and avoid
Jipaban.
that burning
sensation. $50 per pair.
Get it at Howards
Say goodbye to a messy drawer
with this sleek jewellery organizer. Storage World.
Ladies would certainly feel more
“organized”. From $14.95.
Available at Howards Storage
World.
Handy and portable, this USB Cup Warmer allows
you to have a cup of lukewarm drink anytime,
anywhere! $51 each. Available at Jipaban.
Want something different? Unique
and stylish, this LEGO camera will
definitely be an eye-turner! $167.37
each. Available at Jipaban.
This cute
pixelated wall
clock will make
you doubt your
eyesight for once.
It’s an unique
wall feature in any
area! $56 each.
Available at
Jipaban.

44. What you will need : Glass jar, superglue, glitter(or small pieces of aluminum foil),
baby oil, Christmas figurine, scissors, needle, thread, stars(or any other decorative
object).
Optional items: Christmas garlands or ribbons.
Step 1:
Thread your needle and tie a
knot at the end.
Step 2:
Poke the needle through the
star (or any other decorative
object).
Step 3:
Pull the thread until it stops at
the knot and make several of
it at different lengths.
Step 5:
Place a generous amount of
glue to the centre of the jar
lid. Put the figurine on the
glue while it is still wet.
Step 4:
Glue the threads with the stars
to the base of the jar.
Step 6:
Sprinkle glitter in the jar.
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45. Step 7:
Fill the jar with baby oil. Baby oil is preferred
than water as it allows the glitter to flow down
slowly to the bottom of the jar compared to
water.
Step 8:
Put glue around the edge of the jar lid as well as
at the edge of the jar. Then quickly put the lid on
the jar before the glue dries up.
Step 9(optional):
Put more glue around the outer area of the lid to
add more decorations (such as Christmas
garlands) to cover up the lid.
Step 10(optional):
Put more glue at the other end of the jar to add
more decorations.
You may try with other types of jars and figurines as well!

46. What you will need : Tape, paper plates/palette (or any other material to place your
paint), acrylic paint(white, navy, blue, light blue, light pink, purple), brushes,
sponges.
Step 1 :
Take out the shoelaces to prevent it from
getting dirty. Use tape to cover the soles of the
shoes to prevent paint from getting on it.
Step 2:
Use sponge to apply navy paint and dab on the
shoes wherever you prefer. Then use blue paint to
dab around the navy paint and blend it together
to give a fading effect.
*Note: Do not use too much paint when dabbing.
Step 3:
Use purple paint to dab next to the navy
paint. Dab it in any way you want it to be.
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47. Step4:
Use light purple paint to blend among the navy
and purple paint however you want it, to give it
a cloudy effect. It does not have to look neat.
Step5:
Continue to blend from darker paint to light
paint such as navy paint next to the purple
paint, then blue paint next to navy paint, or any
way you prefer. The point of this is to blend it
however you want to, according to your
preference. Do not worry if it does not look
presentable now, it will at the end!
Step6:
Use sponge to apply white paint and blend it
around the areas where you have applied light
blue paint. Then use light pink paint to blend
around the white paint.
Step7:
Apply white paint on a toothbrush then use the toothbrush to splatter bits of white paint here and
there by brushing your finger through the bristles of the toothbrush with the toothbrush facing the
shoe. (Do not worry if you think you messed up and get splatters that you do not like, it will not
be obvious)
Step8(optional):
Use a thin brush to make multiple dots on the shoes to make it look like clusters of stars. You can
draw as many clusters as you want on the shoes. Lastly, draw an asterisk in the middle of the
clusters of stars. After you are done, just leave it to dry for thirty minutes.

48. Orchard Road, Marina Bay, Harbourfront and Sentosa
Christmas Light-Up
Get dazzled by all the beautiful
lightings and decorations set up
specially for the Christmas Season.
Photographers, remember to bring your
camera for some snapping time! Not to
mention, the malls at Orchard would
extend their opening hours and there
would be lots of promotions going on.
All these makes night time shopping in
Singpore way more fun and exciting!
Christmas Countdown
Are you a party animal? Up for some party time? Join some of the famous Christmas parties in some of
Singapore’s famous clubs.
Avalon
Zouk
The beats are sick, the scene is hot, and the parties
are simply out of control. Up for a phenomenal night
out? Then step inside Avalon—one of Hollywood’s
hottest spots to arrive on the Singapore party scene.
Dance till you drop and join the big crowd in
wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Located at
Marina Bay Sands, it is convenient for everyone to
get to.
As one of the largest club, Zouk often hosts
international guests DJs, live perfrmances, fashion
shows and fringe art events. It is known as one of
the most happening club that had hosted many
events. With all this hype, what are you still waiting
for? Come on down and join your fellow residents
in counting down to Christmas!

49. Visit a Church
Christmas is not all about shopping and partying. Visit one of Singapore’s lovely historic old churches and
reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day they all conduct religious
services.
St Andrew’s Cathedral
(Largest)
St Joseph’s Church
(Amazing stained glass windows)
Armenian Church
(Oldest)
Home
Don’t want to be in the crowd? Fret not, you can always organise a gathering with your family and friends at your
house. You can:
1) Go through our Christmas edition recipe book to dish up some delicious desserts with easy steps.
2) Refer to our ‘Hit The Screen’ section for movie ideas.
3) Play card games, such as Saboteur and poker cards for bonding time or go back to the basics with Monopoly or
Cluedo.

50. Time to switch off the lights and hit the screen. Get ready your popcorn and relax
on your sofa with some of the all time favourite movies.
The Avengers
Transformers
Loki, the stepbrother of Thor, teams-up
with the Chitauri Army and uses the
Tesseract power to travel from Asgard to
Earth to plot the invasion of Earth by the
Chitauri and become the king of Earth. As
the director of the agency S.H.I.E.L.D,
Nick Fury sets in motion the project The
Avengers, joining Iron Man, Captain
America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and
Hawkeye, to save the world from the
powerful Loki and alien invasion. With
the superheroes’ appearances, prepare to
be brought back to your childhood.
When teenager Sam Witwicky buys his
first car, what he doesn't know, is that it's
actually an alien robot. This isn't the only
alien to arrive on Earth. Optimus Prime
and a fellow group of transforming robots
have arrived in search of the Allspark. But
Optimus Prime and the Autobots aren't the
only aliens to appear. Megatron and the
Decepticons are also searching for the
Allspark, and they would do anything to
get it, even if it means destroying the
world. Join in Sam’s first adventure with
the Autobots as they battle against the
Decepticons!
Spider-man
When bitten by a genetically modified
spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high
school student gains spider-like abilities
that he eventually must use to fight evil as
a superhero after tragedy befalls his
family.
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51. Superman Returns
Titanic (1997)
After a long visit to the lost remains of
the planet Krypton, Superman returns to
Earth to become the people's savior once
again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.
However, he finds out that Lois Lane is
engaged to a relative of his boss, and that
Lex Luthor is at it again. Superman must
again race against time to stop the
psychopathic Luthor before millions possibly billions - are killed.
Engaged to a would-be steel magnate,
Caledon Hockley, Rose DeWitt Bukater
boards the Titanic's first-class suites with
him and her mother in Southampton. Also
boarding are Jack Dawson and his best
friend Fabrizio De Rossi, after a lucky
poker game wins them tickets in steerage.
When Rose attempts suicide by jumping
off the stern in third-class, Jack pulls her
back onto the ship and a bond is forged
between them. Eventually, Rose and Jack
fell in love but they were met with the
opposition from Caledon and the sinking of
the Titanic. Now, Rose and Jack must fight
to stay alive, but is young Jack already
doomed because of his lower status as a
steerage passenger? Watch to find out.
The Dark Knight
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon
and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman
sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal
organizations that plague the city streets.
The partnership proves to be effective, but
they soon find themselves prey to a reign of
chaos unleashed by a rising criminal
mastermind known to the terrified citizens
of Gotham as The Joker.
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52. RED (Album)
By Taylor Swift
Brokenhearted (Single)
By Lawson Feat Bob
Famous for her love songs, Taylor
Swift had release a new album,
RED. The album's lead single, "We
Are Never Ever Getting Back
Together", became Swift's first
number one on the US Billboard Hot
100 chart. Some of the other songs
are “Begin Again”, “I Knew You
Were Trouble” and “22”.
Unorthodox Jukebox (Album)
By Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars’ second album,
Unorthodox Jukebox, peaked at
number one in the United States
Billboard Hot 100. The album
spawned the international hit
singles, "Locked Out of Heaven"
and "When I Was Your Man“.
Lawson are a British pop
band, consisting of Andy
Brown, Ryan Fletcher, Joel
Peat and Adam Pitts. Their
latest single, Brokenhearted,
was placed #6 in the UK
Singles Charts.
The 20/20 Experience (Album)
By Justin Timberlake
Night Visions (Album)
By Imagine Dragons
Night Visions is the debut
studio album by American rock
band Imagine Dragons. It
debuted at number 2 on the
Billboard 200 in the US with
singles such as “It’s Time”,
“Hear Me” and “Radioactive”.
The 20/20 Experience is the third
studio album by American
recording artist Justin Timberlake,
with singles such as “Suit & Tie”
and “Mirrors” which peaked
within top 5 in several countries
included in it. 20/20 Experience
also debuted at number one on the
US Billboard 200.
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54. Read on to find out your
love compatibility! <3
Try to push back your own concerns a bit as you have some friends
who need you now. If you can defer gratification for a bit longer,
you should be able to score some great karma
Love Compatibility: Libra
March 21-April 20
Pay closer attention to your health. You may not be able to fix
everything, but there is almost certainly one little tweak you can make
that should make you feel a lot better in the long run
Love Compatibility: Scorpio
April 21-May 21
Your big smile is a beacon to others and you are having too much fun to
rest. Your mental and social energies are in perfect sync and someone
new shows up at the right time.
Love Compatibility: Sagittarius
May 22-June 21
Your activity levels are heightened, though your mood may not be. It is
time to slog through all the work you have been putting off before you
can have fun.
Love Compatibility: Capricon
June 22-July 22
Open up your heart. You need to share some feelings with someone
who may be drifting away from you. That may not change, but honesty
cannot hurt on a day like today. Go for it.
Love Compatibility: Aquarius
July 23-Aug 22

55. You and your friend are buying into something big together. It may not
involve money – it could be a new way of looking at things or
something spiritual – but you need to keep at it.
Love Compatibility: Pisces
Aug 23-Sept 22
You get good news in the morning and almost nothing can dampen our
sprits. Even the worst news you get feels somehow natural or part of a
much bigger, better picture.
Love Compatibility: Aries
Sept 23-Oct 23
You need to let someone else win today, otherwise things will get
really difficult. Your energy is building up to something big, but it just
has not hit the right spot yet.
Love Compatibility: Taurus
Oct 24-Nov 21
Speak up today. If you do not tell the world what you want, there is no
way for the right people to guess your social energy is well balanced now,
so it should not be hard to open up.
Love Compatibility: Gemini
Nov 22-Dec 20
Your cultural leanings are enriching your life and the lives around you.
Some stray comment you make today changes a life for the better. You
may never fully realize what happened.
Love Compatibility: Cancer
Dec 21-Jan 20
You need to reach out to someone in need. It may be a family member
or someone tearing up on the bus, but you have to challenge yourself to
overcome social barriers.
Love Compatibility: Leo
Feb 20-March 21
Jan 21-Feb 19
It may be a good time to forget a debt, especially if it is from a kid or
some other relative. That does not just mean wiping away the financial
burden but pretending it never even happened.
Love Compatibility: Virgo