NUS Will Offer Free Online Courses

Posted by Editor on Oct 5th, 2013 in Favourite Updates | 0 comments

NUS is proud to announce that starting from January 2014, anyone around the world can access NUS’ online courses via Coursera. Coursera is a leading MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) which has connections to more than eighty universities around the world including Yale and Stanford. NUS is the first university here in Singapore that offers free online courses. NUS will begin this by presenting three specialized courses to include:

Write Like Mozart: An Introduction to Classical Musical Composition

This course will be presented by Associate Professor Peter Edwards. The course will commence on January 2014; it will last up to six weeks with two to three hours per week. This will introduce ideas to the students particularly in the style of Classical and Romantic European music.

Unpredictable? Randomness, Chance and Free Will

This course will be presented by Professor Valerio Scarani. The course will commence on January 2014; it will last up to eight weeks with two to three hours per week. This will deal with the randomness when it comes to communication, computation, quantum phenomena , etc.

Reason and Persuasion: Thinking Through Three Dialogues by Plato

This course will be presented by Associate Professor John Holbo. The course will commence on February 2014; it will last up to eight weeks with three to four hours per week. This will involve examining three Platonic dialogues and footnotes to Plato.

Bringing Singapore’s best to the world for free is very noble. No matter where you are, you can join in the classes and learn new things. The courses of Coursera are available by subjects and in different languages (like Chinese, Italian, Spanish and French).

Epi-LASIK: What It is and How You Can Benefit from It

Posted by Editor on Sep 20th, 2013 in Favourite Updates | 0 comments

Epi-LASIK is a new procedure of eye surgery formally called Epithelial Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis. Though this procedure has the same goal of correcting common visual disturbances, such as astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness, compared to other eye surgery surgeries, Epi-LASIK is known to be easier to the eyes.

This new eye correcting procedure combines the technology used in other forms of conventional LASIK as well as non-conventional methods, like PRK and LASEK. With different types of LASIK surgery available, many consumers in Singapore find it hard to point their differences and know which one is appropriate for them. Let’s see how the new method differs from the traditional one.

Why Epi-LASIK?

The new procedure closely resembles LASEK than LASIK procedures. Singapore eye surgeons who adopted the new method do not apply any alcohol solution to the epithelium surface, which is the same with LASEK surgery.
Moreover, the new eye surgery procedure from Clear lasik singapore doctor is ideal for eye patients with thin corneas and those who are not qualified to undergo the traditional surgery. Like other eye procedures, this method creates a thin flap on the surface of eye with the use of microkeratome.

With the conventional method, Singapore surgeons apply an alcohol solution to loosen the epithelial flap. When the surgeon has successfully created the flap on the epithelial layer of the eye, an excimer laser is used to sculpt the cornea. After which, the corneal flap is replaced to promote faster healing of the eye.

What are Its Advantages?

The latest procedure has many advantages compared to the traditional one. The most evident of these is the lower risk of epithelial complications associated with the healing of the flap. Many Singapore physicians and researchers said that Epi-LASIK shows lesser post-operative complications, with patients showing great healing within 3-4 days compared with 7 days and more estimated healing time for PRK, LASIK and other traditional methods.

Many patients in Singapore have also reported less irritation and discomfort with the new eye surgery technique, which is a top concern for most surgeons. Nobody wants to go under a blade or knife while they’re awake, and knowing that someone is fiddling with their eye. It also helps that the patient feels relaxed so that they heal faster.

For patients with thin corneas and other risk factors that hamper them from undergoing traditional LASIK procedure, Epi-LASIK presents a welcome alternative. Most surgeons in Singapore recommend this procedure in order for individuals with risk factors to experience better eyesight.

How To Know If You’re Qualified?

If you’re not sure whether you are qualified to undergo Epi-LASIK surgery, go to your healthcare provider and submit yourself for a checkup to determine whether this new technology or the conventional LASIK method will be able to provide you with the best results. Your goal is to improve your eyesight with the least amount of discomfort and the lowest risk of complications. However, everyone should still expect slight discomfort, but not to the point that one should fear the surgeon.

Don’t casually walk into a surgeon’s office and assume you already know the type of surgery for you. Keep in mind that good surgeons will first examine your medical status and recommend a method based on your health factors, current vision, amount of correction required, thickness of your cornea, and shape of eye. The good thing is that, almost all people with visual problems may benefit from Epi-LASIK and experience discomfort-free surgery.

When Should You Sell Your Business?

Posted by Editor on Sep 3rd, 2013 in Services | 0 comments

To sell business in Singapore or in other places is one of the hardest decisions an entrepreneur can make. It’s hard to sell business if the company had earned good numbers of assets than liabilities. To sell business in places such as Singapore or in other places would create confusion on the owner if it’s an abrupt decision.

Preparing to Sell Your Business

A business owner should consider a lot of things before he can sell business. He must undergo a lot of investigations and verification of records before he sell business. This is usually done if the business is operating in progressive countries like Singapore, China or in some other urban countries of large market base. In Singapore, to buy business is easier with the aid of printed advertisements.

Corporations vs. Small Businesses

Large corporations buy Singapore business to achieve monopoly. For them, to buy business means lowering down the rate of competition. The owner should check the financial documents of the business. The financial statements would include the balance sheets, profit documents, financial records and other statements of the business. Checking the general status of the Singapore company that can be done by eton sell business in Singapore will give you the owner an overview if the company is earning or in the verge of bankruptcy. The verification will also measure if the owner can have the capability to cope up with the risks in the company associated with the variations in sales rate and other crucial factors.

Assessing Business Value

In the balance sheet of the business, you may verify the long term liability, the cost of capital, short term liability and the rate given by the debtors. If the rate of liability is very large than the rate of assets, you need to give up your business. If the number is not so high, then you can create alternative options to generate sales and increase the assets of the business.

Gathering All Available Information

For alternative options, you may create a brainstorming session with your key employees. The company employees may give you a greater knowledge on the Singapore company operations. They can give you good suggestions that you can implement in the company. For alternative options, you may also do a survey among the customers. The survey will give you feedbacks that will give you a good evaluation to decide if the business will still continue or not. You can also verify the funds of your business.

When It’s Time to Sell Your Business

If you think that the Singapore business cannot cope up with its debt or equity financing, selling it would be the only option left. Selling the business would be easier if you have a wide array of other lucrative opportunities. You can explore other companies and investments that will give you higher profit. You can also try to check other industries to invest. Through trainings, seminars and workshops with a new industry, you can create a new business.

Recycling Profits and Starting New

You can create the new business from the profit of selling your old business. However, it would be a good suggestion if you would consider saving the old business using your new business. Who knows, you might be able to operate the two businesses together in the long run. You can actually give certain duration to check if the old and the new business can be both become profitable.

Safety Measures Against H7N9

Posted by Editor on Jul 22nd, 2013 in Favourite Lifestyle | 0 comments

The influenza A virus H7N9 that recently surfaced in China and left 61 people hospitalized is a major cause of concern among doctors and health care providers in Singapore due to its potential harm. While medical experts say the virus’ incubation period has passed, we should not let our guards down.

Emergence

The first case of H7N9 was recorded on March 31 this year. It is avian influenza and thus circulates in avian or bird population, particularly poultry. There has been no cases recorded in Singapore, but our doctors remain on alert and have been so since the first case of a coronavirus in the country, which affected the vascular surgeon Alexander Chao.

Avian Influenza

Also known as “avian flu” or “bird flu”, an avian influenza is a type of flu that originates from a virus that was first adapted to birds. Certain avian flus, such as H7N9 and H1N1, have crossed over into affecting humans. These flus are particularly dangerous humans have had very little time to develop an immunity to them.

Preparations

Medical experts in Singapore coordinate with a global network of scientists and researchers who are constantly monitoring all cases of influenza and looking for treatments to them. But apart from avian influenza, doctors also warn people against more common, but similarly dangerous viruses like the dengue fever, of which there has already been close to 500 cases in the country this year.

Good News

Given that there have been new recent cases of H7N9 for the past 30 days, experts say that the virus has already receded while retaining preventive and control measures. Dr Jiang Qungwu of Fudan University, an expert in infectious diseases, says that the best measure against any types of flu is simply maintaining good personal hygiene.

Where to Go For Live Music in SG

Posted by Editor on Jul 19th, 2013 in Favourite Updates | 0 comments

If you want to chill, relax and experience Singapore’s night life, you should visit live music bars. There is nothing wrong if you give time for your social life. If you want to go to live music bars, you should start with this list:

Crazy Elephant Bar

Crazy Elephant Bar is located in Clark Quay. The bar is quite popular for Rock n’ Roll fans. The ambiance is cosy and good. If you are hungry, there is a dining area. You will surely enjoy live performances every night. You will spend from S$12 to S$100 depending on what you ordered. The bar is open during Sunday-Thursday (5pm to 2am) and Friday, Saturday & Public Holidays (5pm to 3am).

The Boiler Room

The Boiler Room is located in St. James Power Station. Live performances are every night with local artists playing pop, rock and R&B. Happy hour is from 6pm-9pm. Happy hour entitles you 50% off on all buckets and glasses. They are open from Monday to Thursday (6pm to 3am) and Friday to Saturday (6pm to 4am).

Timbre

Timbre is located in Old Parliament Lane. The bar offers live acoustic performances and a riverside view. Happy hour is from 6pm to 9pm every day. Prices vary depending on the food and drinks but you can expect S$30 to S$40. They are open from Monday-Thursday (6pm-1am) and Friday-Saturday (6pm-2pm).

Wala Wala

Wala Wala is located in Lorong Mambong. The place offers live music, cool drinks and delicious food. Aside from that, you can also witness live comedy acts almost every night. Prices for foods and beer range from S$9 to S$100. They are open from Monday-Thursday (4pm-1am), Friday & Holidays (4pm-2am), Saturday (3pm-2am) and Sunday (3pm-1am).