School Rock Band Winner

Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2010 | Leave a comment

Winner of Singapore International Schools Rock Band Festival 2010

My son’s band is the Winner of Singapore International Schools Rock Band Festival 2010

I am so proud he has made such great progress towards being a promising lead guitarist in Singapore. This achievement is even more gratifying considering that he has only started playing the guitar less than 3 years ago.

Having toured with his band in Japan during the March 2010 school holidays as part of his school contingent has certainly improved his guitar techniques enabling him and his band to clinch the Platinum Award (top award) in the recent Singapore International Schools Rock Band Contest amid strong competition amongst the expatriate student bands whose members come from Canada, UK and USA, among others.

Even his guitar tutor (a graduate from the prestigious Berkelee College of Music) was most impressed with his guitar technique and is couching him so he can take his Grade 8 Music Exams this year.  This would enable him to be a certified guitar tutor is he wants to.

The Berkelee alumni includes some of the most distinguished performers in the world including Stevie Vai, John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, John Petrucci (and two other Dream Theatre members), Kevin Eubanks, Jan Hammer, Bruce Hornsby, Juliana Hatfield, Keith Jarrett, Chaka Khan, Jeff Lorber, Amiee Mann, Arif Mardin, Branford Marsalis to name but a few.

Steve Vai, John Petrucci and Steven Tyler are some of my son’s musical influences currently.

His next big challenge is to build his vocal technique by enrolling with a well known, certified Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing SLS Studio in Singapore (Daniel Singh – one of the top vocal coaches in Asia).

Even if he does not wish to go into a singing / performing career, this training will make him a better speaker / presenter as it will enable him to use his voice more effectively.

 

Winner of Rock Festival Competition 2010 for Singapore International Schools

Winner of Singapore International Schools Rock Festival Competition 2010

 

This video is from my son’s band performance at the Singapore International Schools Rock Festival Competition 2010.  Its a rock classic “Daddy Lover Brother Little Boy” (click here) on YouTube

In this video my son performs “Green Tinted Sixties Mind” also from the Singapore International Schools Rock Festival Competition 2010 via YouTube (click here)

Hope you’ll enjoy it

My son’s past performance here (Joe Satriani – Love Thing) 2010 click here

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My Son | Satriani Love Thing

Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 | 2 Comments

My Son Plays Satriani’s Love Thing

My Son played lead guitar on Joe Satriani “Love Thing” in dedication to his sister and brother-in-law at their recent wedding celebrations. We all loved this beautiful and moving song (though it has no lyrics, being an instrumental ballad).

His first guitar was an Ibanez because he is a big fan of Joe Satriani. In this video, he plays the same brand of guitars  Satriani uses on many of his songs including the Love Thing.

Recently we bought him a Fender Stratocaster guitar and he asked how is he going to pay back the cost of this rather expensive guitar.  I said, “Pay back in (good school) Grades”. Which he did!

I am really proud of him for the dedication and the hard work he has put into it.  Even though he has been playing guitar daily for the past 14 months, his academic grades have not dropped.  In fact, his point average has improved achieving As or A+ in all his subjects.

What I find amazing is that he had not shown any interest in music until he started schooling in ACS(I) in 2008.  In fact, his typical response to  primary school’s music classes was: “I’m not very good at it”.

I guess, it was when he started going to rock concerts that he began to enjoy the feel of live music and appreciate the musical instruments more deeply.

 

It just goes to show that all teens need is a purpose and goal in life and they will do just fine.

Studies show that teens go to traumatic changes between 13-20 years of age as discussed in Michael J. Bradley’s excellent book (also available in audiobook format): “Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind” Michael J. Bradley‘s (a psychologist using current brain research) book  uses real life  examples in a humorous way to explain why teens seem to routinely cruise out of control and what parents can do to guide them back to the real world -  away from the unintentional end game of self-destruction, unproductive distractions and bad relationships.

Teens may not show that they need their parents (other than financial support). But they do! Show them how to cope with the stresses of changes, both physically and emotionally, and you will have children who will be happy for the rest of  their lives.

Most of all, love them for who they are rather than who you want them to be.

Show them love, give them encouragement, don’t be discouraged if they blow-up in your face – and everything else will work out for themselves.  Remember, teen years is a temporary phase, just like childhood.  Look for the longer term relationship with your child – when they finally become adults just like you and me.

 

Elwin perform Joe Satriani's Love Thing

Lush Entertainment Blog features the Wedding & my son (click to enlarge picture)

 

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You can watch his first ever live performance of Joe Satriani’s Love Thing here on YouTube:

More on my son’s musical journey – click here

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Best High Protein Food

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 | 2 Comments

Best High Protein Foods:

This list shows which foods are high in proteins.  The protein from our food provides essential amino acids. Amino Acids are used by the body to build new proteins and repair the muscles, repair the bone, skin, organs and blood. Without protein, cuts and abrasions will not heal quickly, muscles will not grow and the blood doesn’t clot correctly. Your body needs proteins for growth and to build hormones, antibodies and the enzymes that regulate the chemical reactions within the body.Though protein food is not a high source of energy, it is necessary, in right amounts, for proper functioning of our bodies.

The List of the Best High Protein Foods

prioritized in order of nutritional value are:

  1. Whey (supplement found in health food stores)
  2. Legumes: peas, beans & lentils
  3. Soy products: tofu, soy milk
  4. Grains: breads, pasta, brown rice (preferably whole grains with minimal processing)
  5. Nuts & Seeds: almonds, oatmeal, walnuts, cashews,peanuts, etc / pumpkin, sunflower, sesame & other seeds
  6. Vegetables: potatoes, broccoli, spinach and other vegetables (incl. frozen veggies)
  7. Eggs: preferably 2-minute boiled eggs. Although the egg yolk has the highest levels of protein, it is recommended you eat the egg whole as egg white counter-balances the negative effects of the yolk.
  8. Fish & Seafood: salmon, tuna, haddock, swordfish, orange roughly, crab, lobster, shrimp
  9. Dairy: yogurt, milk, cottage cheese
  10. Poultry: chicken breast, turkey breast, lean ground turkey
  11. Lean Meats: round steak, sirloin steak, lean ground beef, pork, buffalo.

The list below gives a comparison list of Animal Protein Foods and Plant and Dairy Protein Foods.  It is important to balance our intake of protein foods with essential fats and complex carbohydrates. It will be useful for people who want to slim down and lose weight: We need to consume about 50 – 60 grams of protein food per day. This works out to about 8 ounces, or 225 grams of meat per day.  People who are physically active may need to have a high intake of proteins.  As can be seen from the table below, plants are also high in proteins and are a good source of proteins from breakfast to dinner and even snacks if eaten in the right proportion / combination.

Foods High in Protein. Food from plants also contain protein equivalent to meats but without the fats and calories.

Foods High in Protein. Food from plants also contain protein equivalent to meats but without the fats and calories.

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Fat Loss | Bios Life Slim

Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 | 5 Comments

How To Achieve Maximum Fat | Weight Loss

Having trouble slimming down or losing weight? Here are some practical diet tips on how you can achieve maximum fat and weight loss.

By making a minor shifts in your caloric intake, you can effectively maximize the beneficial effects from our proprietary fat loss drink – Bios Life Slim and quickly lose fat and weight and have that perfect makeover figure you had always yearned for all these years…  The effectiveness of this diet program varies from person to person depending on your body size and lifestyle choices.

The focus of this product (Bios Life Slim) is to give the body the right kind of nutrients to support vibrant health as the body begins to balance its hunger hormones and effectively use the foods we eat.

To complete this re-balancing may take up to 90 days and some patience is advised. It is unreasonable to expect a total body transformation within a month or two when it took years to create that not-so-flattering  “Flabby And Thick” Problem – though for many people the transformation has been nothing short of remarkable with Slim.

You may find that your body may require more supplemental support to get the best results. This due to the fact that our foods are full of chemicals (some potentially dangerous) today and many are devoid of complete nutrient values.

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How To Effectively Achieve Maximum Fat | Weight Loss with Bios Life Slim

  1. Eat a Protein-based Breakfast – No Carbs. Proteins in the morning gets your metabolism off to a fast start. It causes your body to use up its fat stores, convert them to glucose and burn them off as your “early day” energy. ◊ Reduce your consumption of high glycemic foods such as sugar, pasta, white rice and white flour (e.g. breads). Processed and excessively sweet foods drive insulin up fast and keep it up long and that pretty much eliminates any fat burning for hours. ◊ Protein will help reduce hunger pangs for the morning and give you sustain energy throughout the day. You have only about half an hour to 1 hour after rising  from bed to get proteins to your body system. ◊ If taking a protein breakfast is a problem, you could take a protein meal replacement like Unicity’s Soy Protein drink supplement.  As protein foods are acidic, it is best to balance proteins with alkaline foods so as to ensure balanced nutritional diet. Click here for the Best High Protein Foods (from plants and animals)
  2. No mid-day or mid-morning Snacking +++ let the Bios Life Slim work on your body to re-sensitize to your own leptin (the hormone that controls the amount of fat the body stores).  Don’t snack in between meals – every food item you put in your mouth produces some glucose in your bloodstream, glucose causes your pancreas to produce insulin (the more glucose to hit your bloodstream at one sitting the higher the insulin spike). Insulin stops your body from burning its own fat stores (free fatty acids) for energy which causes you to get hungry more often–it really is a vicious fat STORING cycle, but you can break it with Slim. ◊ If you must snack, eat a handful of raw almonds instead of packaged / processed foods.  Unprocessed almonds are rich in anti-oxidants, has anti-cholesterol properties and considered a longevity and brain food.
  3. Eat Lunch – Meal skipping will slow down Metabolism. You may have some complex Carbohydrates (wherever possible, always choose whole grains foods – not processed or simple carbs) at lunch because you will have the rest of the day to burn it off. Carbs if not utilized by the body right away, will be converted and stored in the body as fat very quickly. Research has shown that the body will convert unused carbs to fat if it remains in the body for more than 4 hours.  ◊ Simple carbohydrates are usually considered to be “bad” CARBS. These are carbs that have been processed and broken down before being put back together again in an unnatural way such as to produce a sweet product like chocolate or biscuits. ◊ Natural carbohydrates (whole foods like unprocessed grains and nuts) are the best carbos to include in the diet, especially if you are trying to lose weight.
  4. Eat Vegetables & Protein for Dinner – either salads or steamed vegetables —- Absolutely NO Simple Carbs or Starches for dinner. Fruits and vegetables have a high water content and are an excellent way to “bulk up” on your food intake without being overloaded with fattening calories.  It also provides an wonderful meal experience that can make you a feel “full” until breakfast. ◊ Fruits and vegetables should always be taken before meats and other foods. Fruits and Vegetables  provides  fiber and enzymes which are necessary for the proper absorption of nutrients from foods. Bios Life Slim also supplements your  natural fiber shortfall – as most of us are unable to meet the Ministry of Health’s minimum of five or more servings of fruit and vegetables every day – specifically three vegetables and two pieces of fruit.  ◊ Be mindful that lots of fruits are high in fructose which can spike up your insulin levels.  The best fruits are:

    Coconut, Berries, Olives, Papaya, Avocado, Mango, Pineapple, Guava & Kiwi

    Fresh or frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are highly nutritious. The best fruit juice drink is cranberry juice (even if it is a cocktail  drink made from cranberries pulp or concentrate. ◊ Also, eating Yogurt (that have at least 3 types of beneficial live bacteria) once a day will greatly compliment the fiber in Slim. You  can eat Yogurt with berries for the snack you may want in the evening (or mornings).

  5. Walking each day is recommended as your Exercise — the target is 5-7000 steps a day.  Avoid high impact or strenuous exercises as excessive loss of energy will make you feel hungry leading to an increased calorie intake – thus negating the beneficial effects of exercising.  ◊ A recent study in Japan found that the participants had a greater amount of fat breakdown (or lipolysis) during the repeated exercise session than the single session. For an example, two 30-minute workouts with a 20-minute rest in between, and a 60-minute recovery period at the end (repeated).  ◊ Fat / Weight loss through rigorous exercise or starvation diets usually  lasts only as long as the program is continued.  Once the program is stopped, the person usually tends to regain almost all the fat  / weight that had been lost.   ◊ Rigorous exercise should be undertaken only after you have achieved your desired fat and weight loss goals. For such exercises, start modestly and gradually build up momentum over the period of days / weeks.  ◊ Research has shown that exercising while listening to music helps to Reduce Stress, Improves Healing and Boost Brain Power.
  6. Drink 8-10 glasses of Water a day.  Water gives you a feeling of “fullness” and keep you from feeling hungry until your next main meal.  ◊ If you take lots of fruits, vegetables, soups and other healthy drinks like fruit juices, this can also be considered as “glasses of water” consumed.  But note that fruit juices and other liquids may contain lots of sugar  (and calories) – even all-natural ones pressed directly from fruits.  So water is the practical alternative to quenching your thirst and supplementing your meals. ◊ Teas are also healthy but avoid coffee and sodas (sugared drinks) at all cost.  Alcohol intake should be moderated – preferably limited to 2-3 glasses of wine per meal, if any at all.
  7. Watch Your Calorie Count. The key to downsizing a bulky or less than favorable figure is to manage your appetite.  Check and make sure you are not eating more calories than you are using (burning up) on a daily basis.  ◊ If you want to accelerate fat loss / weight loss, you should seriously consider cutting your food intake to half of the plate portions normally eaten.  This can be easily done by cutting down on carbohydrates such as rice and noodles and having more vegetables instead.  ◊ Starvation diets are not recommended as it will deny you of a balanced diet resulting in  a daily nutrient deficit which is detrimental to long term optimal health.
  8. Eat slowly & Chew well. By eating slowly, you allow your brain to catch up with your stomach and by chewing well you will maximize the effect of Bios Life Slim.  Eating slowly and in a relaxed manner helps gives you a feeling of having eaten a full meal that will last you through the 4-4-12 meal cycle. By maintaining a regular eating pattern, you train your body to eat only when and what it is necessary for a normal day’s activity.  The daily meal routine should be as follows:
  • 4 hours between breakfast-lunch
  • 4 hours between lunch-dinner
  • 12 hours between dinner-breakfast

You may take the pleasant orange juice tasting BiosLife Slim drink up to 3 times a day, one serving before all 3 main meals – preferably 5-15 minutes before meals.

If some of the benefits of Slim are not seen within 6 weeks, check your hormones levels such Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone.

Side Effects of Bios Life Slim

Warning: Side Effects of Bios Life Slim

Side Effects of Bios Life Slim

This natural product, Bios Life Slim, has all of the beneficial effects and none of the bad Side Effects associated with other slimming and dieting products.  With other slimming and dieting products, you lose water and lean muscle.  Once you stop using their products, you quickly put on that bulky frame you have work hard to get rid of. With Bios Life Slim, you lose fat so you can wear clothes that are flattering to you.

  1. You will feel an increase of energy when you take Slim.  This is caused by the body using the glucose more efficiently and the converting the fats intake into glucose which are burned off as energy.
  2. You will notice an improvement of the skin and a clearer complexion as the toxins are gradually removed from you body.
  3. You should have a reduction in hormone related hot flashes or night sweats and mood swings associated with hormonal shifts or unstable or high levels of glucose through your monthly cycle.
  4. You may notice an improvement in the quality of your sleep.
  5. BiosLife Slim will improve your digestive health and your immune health.
  6. Bio Life Slim contains an important vitamin and mineral complex for daily overall health and well being which also benefits your cardiovascular health.
  7. Bios Slim improves all glycemic indexes and helps avoid the glucose peaks and dips creating a steady supply of energy all day – thereby keeping the pancreas from being overloaded and helping control or prevent type 2 Diabetes. This product is safe for Type2 Diabetics and may help reduce dependency on oral glycemic therapy.
  8. The fiber matrixes in Bios Slim are designed to bring down the Leptin levels in your body. This may take up to 90 days to accomplish effectively and varies with your eating habits and lifestyle. Once these levels are lowered in the body, you will begin to dump fat stores, convert fat back to glucose and use these for energy and eliminate excess fat through your digestive tract. You will also notice a decrease in appetite and cravings.

    9. How to achieve maximum fat loss and weight loss with this natural slimming product

    How to achieve maximum fat loss and weight loss with this natural slimming product

    Getting Slim Quickly with Slim:

    Summary:

  • Curb intake of refined carbohydrates and consume it only when you are prepared to be active over the following 4 hrs – otherwise the body will convert these carbohydrates to fat quickly and store them on the body.
  • Stay hydrated and drink an equivalent of 8-10 glasses of water daily.
  • Take light (moderate) exercise daily.
  • Reduce your caloric intake daily to a point where you are using more calories than you are consuming through physical activity.
  • Eat less, Move More!

    So there you have it – the secret to shedding fat and reducing weight within 90 days:  Get Slim, Stay Slim with Bios Life Slim.

    Buy Bios Life Slim Now.

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Bios Life Slim | Clinical Study

Posted on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 | Comments Off

Clinical Study Conducted on the Effects of Bios Life Slim Ingredients on Type 2 Diabetes

Last year, Dr. Peter Verdegem, Unicity Chief Science Officer, and Franchise Owners Dr. Isabel Martinez, MD, and Bobbi Horne, both from Blue Mesa Medical Associates in Katy, TX, presented the results from a clinical study conducted to study the effect of Biosphere Fiber on type 2 diabetes.

Biosphere Fiber, a component of Bios Life Slim, is comprised of a proprietary blend of Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Locust Bean Gum, Citrus Pectin, Oat Fiber, Maltodextrin, and Beta Glucan.

The study was conducted on 34 patients who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. The study participants took Biosphere Fiber twice daily 15 to 20 minutes before meals. The study measured lipid and glucose levels at the start of the study, and then after 4 weeks, and again after 8 weeks.

The study concluded that after taking Biosphere Fiber for 8 weeks:

Results of Bios Life Slim Clinical Study 2008

Results of Bios Life Slim Clinical Study 2008

The study, entitled “Lipid and Glucose Optimization Using Phytonutrient Combination Therapy in Diabetics,” was presented at the American Heart Association Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Annual Conference held last year in Chicago. Click here for the study abstract.

Lipid and glucose optimization using phytonutrient combination therapy in diabetes

Isabel Martinez, MD.1, Bobbi Horne1, Peter J.E. Verdegem, Ph.D., MBA21Blue Mesa Medical Associates, Katy, TX, 2Unicity International, Orem, UT.

Introduction: Dietary approaches to management of lipid and glucose parameters in diabetes is gaining popularity among patients. Monotherapy with dietary ingredients has shown positive effects, but with limited clinical relevance.

Our research focuses on using a phytonutrient combination in optimizing lipid and glucose parameters. All four ingredients have individual data supporting their use for optimizing lipoprotein fractions in hypercholesterolemia. This pilot study evaluates their combined efficacy in type-II diabetes.

Methods: A group of 34 subjects with established type-II diabetes and hypercholesterolemia added the product to their diet. The drink was taken thrice daily 15-20 minutes before meals. The fiber drink consists of viscous soluble fiber, minerals, vitamins, policosanol, phytosterols, and an aqueous
Chrysanthemum morifolium extract. Lipid and glucose parameters were measured at baseline, 4 and 8 weeks.

Bios Life Slim - clinical study

Bios Life Slim - clinical study

Bios Life Slim Clinical Study

Conclusion: BiosLife, a phytonutrient combination drink, shows potential in optimizing parameters associated with cardio vascular disease risk in type-II diabetes. These findings are well in line with previously reported clinical results. The fiber component has reduced the post-prandial glucose levels and the resulting lower HbA1c levels indicate that BiosLife provides a natural option to improve diabetes management.

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Bios Life Slim | Singapore

Posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 | Comments Off

Bios Life Slim

Now available in Singapore

Get Slim in Singapore & Malaysia

What is Bios Life Slim?

Bios Life Slim is a revolutionary fat burning product; providing the first scientific breakthrough in fat-loss in over 30 years. Containing natural, proprietary ingredients, Bios Life Slim helps your body naturally regulate the amount of fat stored.

Bios Life Slim is a fat-loss product so revolutionary it’s been awarded five different patents!

Bios Life Slim - an orange juice tasting drink

Bios Life Slim - an orange juice tasting slimming and dietary drink

How Does it Work?

Drinking Bios Life Slim at least twice a day with your meals trains your body to burn away excess fat forever—without the jitters, hunger, or confusion of other weight-loss products or programs—creating a slimmer, more active, more attractive you.

How Long Will it Take?

We want you to slim down—and stay slim. A “diet” is something you do to your body; Bios Life Slim is something you do with your body. You’re gradually training your body to burn fat, not store it. It usually takes about three months for this process to become permanent. Most users of Bios Life Slim begin “feeling better” within days, and report that a reduction in size starts less than 30 days later.

Bios Life Slim - a revolutionary fat-loss, weight control product, now available in Singapore

Bios Life Slim - a revolutionary fat-loss, weight control natural product, now available in Singapore

Slim Testimonials

“I lost five inches in my first week. I was amazed and excited! A week
later, I went down one clothing size!”
A.M. Windsor, Ontario

“Everyone tells me how good I look… and being 65 years old, anytime
anybody tells me that I look good, I’m excited! I was a size 16, already I’m
wearing size 14 and I’m glad I didn’t give any of my skinny clothes away. I
feel so good about myself. I can walk with my head up high!”
B.H. Rainsville, Alabama

“Some people don’t recognize me. People immediately comment on how fantastic I look…they say
I radiate! I’ve tried all the diet programs out there with zero success. So far I’ve lost over 13 inches!
I’m so impressed with how the fat comes off—and stays off!”
D.M. Salem, Oregon

“Bios Life Slim™ will change your life. Before, I had to work very hard to get any weight off. So far I’ve
lost five inches—I’ve gone down a whole dress size in just six weeks! It really helps you curb your
appetite, and gives you an ‘I’m full’ signal. Slim is the fat-loss solution with power!”
D.T. Clermont, Florida

“What is so amazing about Bios Life Slim™ is that it targets the areas
where my fat is. My doctor said, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but
keep doing it!” It’s amazing! Life is just much more fun because I feel good!”
L.N. Orem, Utah

“I’m excited about how Slim has changed my life—how incredible I
feel. I have a lot more energy, and I’m really enjoying the attention
I’m getting. This is the healthy way to lose fat… the proper way. Slim
changes your outlook on life because your body feels different and
you feel different about yourself. Just try it… it’s incredible!”
B.P. Windsor, Ontario

“I started on Bios Life Slim and I’ve already lost a total of five inches and I’ve gone down one entire
shirt size—what’s more I can pull my belt three belt holes tighter! I feel like I’ve truly got a new lease on
life!”
M.G. Roswell, Georgia

“Diets just never worked for me—I just have no self control. I’ve tried them all, and the weight just came
back on. But with Bios Life Slim—it just works—and the biggest thing for me was not feeling a craving
for sweets. I don’t know how it works, it just works. The fat has just fallen off.”
E.L. Roswell, Georgia

“The first thing I noticed was how great I felt—Slim has a unique ability to curb my appetite and cravings.
I put on these pant that I haven’t worn since high school and it was amazing how well they fi t!”
P.K. Appleton, Wisconsin

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