Tanglin Halt Food Centre Part 1

Tanglin Halt Food Centre will end its operation on 31st July 2022, some of the stalls will move to Blk 38A Margaret Drive (refer to onemap.gov.sg) 

I have many fond memories of Tanglin Halt Food Centre, having living in the Tanglin Halt estate since the 80s. Tanglin Halt Food Centre (东陵福熟食中心) used to known at as Tanglin Halt Hawker Centre (小贩中心) as I recalled, and only got its current name sometime in the 90s. It is bounded by Block 46-1, 46-2, 46-3 as shown in the map from StreetDirectory.com below. The current complex consist of 3 hexagon buildings joined by shelters but it had not always been like this.

In the 70s, the hawker stalls are in rows instead of the current layout as seen in the photo below

photo from [1]

Some time in the 80s, the buildings are teared down to make way for the current complex. Why I know this? Because when I was young I only remember the hexagon hawker centre. Then in the 2010s, the hawker centre went throught a major overhaul, a quarter of the stalls are removed and shelters are build to link the three buildings together, "modern" seats with rectangle tables were also added (it used to be only round tables). The photo below shows the hawker centre without shelters

photo from [2]

Stay tuned for part 2 where I talk more in deep about the stalls. 

Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance

Overview of Food Allergy
An allergy to food involves a reaction of the immune system to a particular 
substance(s) (the allergen) present in the food that the body mistakes as 
harmful. The body then creates an antibody that recognizes the food 
allergen. The next time a person comes in contact with the same allergen, 
the body releases chemicals to protect itself. These chemicals trigger 
allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory or cardiovascular system, 
gastrointestinal tract or skin.
Food allergies can affect adults and children, although some children may 
outgrow a food allergy. Allergic reactions can vary from person to person. 
Some are very mild and only involve one part of the body, like hives on 
the skin. Others are more severe and involve multiple parts of the body. 
Reactions can occur within a few minutes, up to a few hours or even after 
repeated contact with the food over time.

What Is Food Intolerance?
Intolerance to a food is not the same as a food allergy. Food intolerance 
is when the body has trouble digesting or absorbing a particular food 
or food component (e.g., lactose). The immune system is not involved. 
The symptoms of food intolerance can vary and usually originate in 
the gastrointestinal tract, and they can sometimes be mistaken for those of 
a food allergy.

Generation gap

i'm typing this using my $0 nokia e51 at a Mc outlet opp delfi. While i'm having brunch, i saw a family sitting beside me and i overheard a bit of their conversation. There seems to be something missing among the family, a common language. The children are speaking English. The grandparents are speaking hokkien. And the parents are speaking Chinese, and also the above 2 languages. Wouldn't it be nice if the grandparents can communicate with their grandchildren using a common language?

I don't know if anyone have the same thinking. I have a vision. To teach Chinese and English to elderly, voluntarily. I also hope that I can educate children and adults the value of Chinese.

perfectionist

i know being a perfectionist can be quite irritating to somebody out there. I like to post things that i think doesn't looks right on fb instantly, and i like to correct people's wrong usage of grammar, be it English, Chinese or Japanese. This is one thing that i simply cant tolerate. typo on a mainstream media -> http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1094586/1/.html

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows

I watched HP7 part 1 yesterday! Although I already knew the story, but I'm quite amazed by how they put it into a movie. There's a "HOT" kissing scene that gets me wondering why it is rated PG. How are parents going to guide children to watch?

It was also the first time I watch movie with a female friend alone. We had a good chat and breakfast before the movie started at 12noon. Don't think too much ok? We are just friends.

Recommended movies of the week!

Gokusen The Movie

GOKUSEN is a popular manga series that started running from 2000 to 2007. In 2002, it was adapted into a TV series with great success and a 2nd season followed in 2005. In 2008, the series returned for its 3rd and final season and was the best-rated TV series for the year. This film will conclude the popular series.

Kumiko Yamaguchi, aka Yankumi, oversees the new students of Class 3D of Akado High School. Her class is full of delinquents, but she tries her hardest to teach them not just about academics (her subject is Mathematics), but about lessons of life. However, shes also the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss, Kuroda of the Kuroda Ikka, and is seen as the next in line to head the family business.

Her true passion lies in teaching however, and she's forced to lead a double life and keep her family a secret from the public. However, her Yakuza upbringing also happens to give her the strength and the experience to reach out to her students, and at the same time provides many moments of comedic relief.

Cast: Yukie Nakama, Kazuya Kamenashi, Katsuhisa Namase
Director: Toya Sato
Genre: Comedy
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 121 minutes

Raging Phoenix

Deu (JeeJa Yanin), a girl with equally high degree of recklessness and beauty has never experienced 'true love'. Her life changes completely when some gangsters try to kidnap her and she narrowly escapes with the help of Sanim, a sad looking stranger with a painful past. Waking up in an abandoned factory, she joins his friends who practice a form of drunken Thai break-dancing martial arts that they dub Meyraiyuth. Sanim and his friends, having had loved ones abducted, join forces to get back at the kidnappers.

Cast: Jija Yanin, Kazu Patrick Tang, Nui Saendaeng
Director: Rashane Limtrakul
Genre: Action
Language: Thai
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 114 minutes

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Based on the beloved story by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of the noble, charming and fantastic Mr. Fox who uses his wits and cunning to outfox three dimwitted farmers who tire of sharing their chickens with the crafty creature.

Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Wes Anderson
Genre: Animation
Language: English
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 87 minutes



Other recommended movies includes 2012, Amelia, Astro Boy, My Girlfriend is an Agent, My Sister's Keeper

Disclaimer: I do not own the above pictures and descriptions

Playing with Canon SX110 IS

Just bought a Canon SX110 IS recently and playing with the functions, the 10X optical zoom is excellent!