Back in 2007, a friend suggested that the ID for this Earth ginger should be Etlingera coccinea. However, I wasn't so convinced as it didn't really looked like those I googled. But I didn't any good reference books on Gingers, so I excepted what he proposed.
Finally Axel help to ID as E. megalocheilos which looks more close & agreeable to me. :)
References
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/herbarium/digitallib/collections/hlaplants/pdfs/Zin_Etlingera_megalocheilos_w.pdf
http://www.dalbergpoulsen.com/gingers_gallery.html
http://www.dalbergpoulsen.com/ginger_poster.html
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Earth Gingers - Etlingera
Tobiko Pasta
I fond of quick & easy meals. No fuss & easy to cleanup. I remembered reading somewhere about using Japanese Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe) with Italian Pasta.
This was really easy to prepare.
1. Cook pasta (read instructions on package)
2. Brown minced garlic in Olive Oil
3. Toss pasta into Garlicky Olive Oil
4. Finally, sprinkle Tobiko over ... toss evenly
And I feel that it goes well with eggs too!
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Parking Blues
I always find parking a car the most arduous driving task. My parking skills is something that I don't pride myself with. Not until I see this ~ finally I gladly comfort myself that my parking skills wasn't that bad after all. ;P
Another aspect of parking I try avoid is doing parallel parking. Thanks to strategically marking (done by my instructor) in my test car during driving test, I went thru test without a glitch.
But back to the real world, I'm really avoiding parallel parking at all cost. Well, not until I can master this parking method from Precision Driver Legend, Russ Swift. :D
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Close Shave
Damage claims process Scooter still underway, hopefully it can be sorted out this week so that the actual repair work can proceed. Fortunately, the Scooter still working so I can still ride around. But I had a close shave today with Yellow Taxi.
It's well known that these taxi drivers take their "CUSTOMER FIRST" policy very seriously. I usually either stay away behind them or make a quick pass as they are known to make sudden moves when potential customer waves for them, with total disregard if there are any vehicle close behind them.
I forgot and I met one such incident today, nearly crashing into the Taxi. Fortunately I emergency braked on time. *phew* He apologies profusely and since there was no damages or injuries, I let him off.
NOTE TO SELF: Remember to stay away from Taxi!!!
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Blogthings: The House Test
It's really amazing how a few questions could reveal so much about yourself, or was that purely coincidental? Anyway, I gave the House Test @ Blogthings a try, and the results were pretty close, except for the line which I strikeout ;P
What the House Test Says About You |
 You are happy with who you are, and you don't have an inflated sense of self importance. You do your own thing quietly. You don't take up a lot of space. You aren't against being community oriented, but it's not really your thing. You tend to prefer to focus on your family and not the neighborhood around you. You are creative, expressive, and bright. You are always in the middle of some amazing project. You are moved by what's exotic and unique. You often have the mentality of a traveler, even when you're not traveling. |
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Hibernate Mode
I almost felt like this poor chained up Yellow-crested Cockatoo. Unable to fly anywhere. Well, at least its being well cared by the owner.
He even has a Yellow-streaked Lory and many more others exotic parrots.
Anyway, life been chaotic & volatile of late. So this blog going into hibernation for now, hmm ... may be for a few months ;P
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Still Water
I accidentally left a glass of cold water overnight. In the morning, I was surprised to see many air bubbles clinging inside the glass wall.
Curious, I search & got the answers. But if you are lazy to read through the more scientific explanation, here is a short answer:-
When you draw a glass of cold water from your faucet and allow it to warm to room temperature, nitrogen and oxygen slowly come out of solution, with tiny bubbles forming and coalescing at sites of microscopic imperfections on the glass.
Rick Watling, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, offers this explanation.
Why do bubbles form if a glass of water is left alone for a while?
Another answer went as far as explaining why gushing hot water looks milky! Hmmm ... interesting.
Water Chemistry
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
Roti John
Hearsay that Roti John was invented by Shukor stall in 1975 when it was located the old Taman Serasi Hawker centre opposite Botanic Gardens.
Since there are a lot of expatriates staying around Cluny Road area, they try to garner more business from them by pan-frying slices of french loaf with eggs & onions. Essentially, that's a basic omelette sandwiched between baguette.
SO how the name "Roti John" come about? Roti is malay for bread and as for John, that's because they are hell lots of expatriates named John in those days ... so Bread for expatriates called John. hehehehe ... ok the last part was just my foolish guess. ;P
The above has been one of the nicest (i.e presentation) Roti John @ $3. Taste-wise, they are OK, you have choices of filling - minced chicken, mutton or sardines etc. One difference with others that i tried is that, they had flatted the Roti (bread) during pan-fried, makes it easier to eat, imho.
Unfortunately, I forgot the name, they are along Pasir Panjang Road (Opp O' COnners Building) & operates 24hrs - perfect for those nights when I need to burn some midnight oil.
Burmese Buddhist Temple
I was around Balestier area (well, actually Toa Payoh) since I have to send mum for her mahjong session. The huge Burmese Buddhist Temple ((Maha Sasana Ramsi) certainly looks interesting, and most importantly, I haven't been there yet! So I decide to swing by and take a look at the Burmese temple, experience some Burmese culture as well too!
Layout is typical of any Buddhist temples, perhaps there are fine differences in architectural details & statues which more closely resembles those in Northern Part of Thailand.
This statue of Buddha is sculpted from white marble found in Sagyin Hill, Mayanmar. It has been transported from Mayanmar in 1916 and eventually arrived to Singapore in 1918. *phew* a 2 year feat!
On 3rd floor, the murals painted by devotees depicts the history of Maha Sasana Ramsi
It also houses another beautiful golden statue of Buddha. It's really an interesting visit, and if not for lack of time, I would surely comb the area searching for Burmese food.
More Info about Burmese Buddhist Temple (Maha Sasana Ramsi)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_Buddhist_Temple
http://www.burmesebuddhisttemple.org.sg/index.htm
http://www.livelife.ecitizen.gov.sg/culture/heritage/ht_balestier.asp
Oh, btw Wan Qing Yuan(晚晴园) is just beside the Burmaese Buddhist Temple, pity that they are close for major repair works.
Hit & Run
Like what you see? Certainly not me! This isn't a posed shot of scooter lying down on its side. Some crooks had done a bad 3 point turn and hit not 1, but 3 bikes. Unfortunately, that happens to be my bike (or scooter)!
I wasn't around, fortunately the other owners had already reported to the police before I discovered this dreadful deed on my scooter.
While the act had not being caught got on security camera, the suspected vehicle & number plate was recorded.
I'm going to be busy for days next week. Hopefully we'll nab that culprit and undo whatever damages done to my scooter. Needless to say, we'll be claiming his insurance!
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Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Pre-Holidays Blues
Planning for holidays is usually a fairly easy task, especially I'm going alone to visit friends as well as taking a breather from work.
I can simply summarize the plans as follows & I'm good to go:-
1. Decide on a destination
2. Pick a good flight (or route, if driving) plan
3. Choose your choice of accommodation
However, the more I yearn for upcoming holidays, the more new work with incredible deadline begins floating up out of the blue. I have exactly map out the regular tasks to complete, but these new work deadline kills everything down the road.
Incredible but true, suddenly I find my boss going on leave, my associates as well too.
Number One Murphy's Law
If something can go wrong, it will.
To counter its effects
If you want to guarantee it will not rain, carry an umbrella.
Yes, I'm going to imagine that I'm going to work oversea instead of holidaying next time ;P
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