HELLO!

IS BACK from his tomato trip.

Nope, he hasn't grown any bigger.

smalltomato: Hello all~ *waves frantically* (not with the hands definitely)

student promo for shabu-shabu buffet

T&Cs:

*present bus-pass matriculation card or academic pass before ordering to enjoy student price

* service charge and prevailing gov taxes apply

*management reserves right to change prices or conditions in any time

*not applicable to any promotion

Located at:

iluma (victoria street)

#04-08/09/10

Lunch hours:

11.30am to 3pm

web:
http://www.ebisboshishotengai.com/

Old Chang Kee student promotion!

smalltomato team caught a student promo on a A4 size poster at Toa Payoh Old Chang Kee.
Simply flash your student concession pass to enjoy 20cents off. 

Do keep a lookout for such promo whichever outlet you are at.
:)

Fright Night at the Asian Civilisations Museum (1 Empress Place), October 31

Enjoy colourful dances with fantastical characters, be amazed by a magician’s marvellous escape from chains and scare yourself in our Filipino horror movie screening.

Experience the museum at night as ghoulish ghosts from the Singapore Paranormal Investigators haunt the galleries. Come dressed in your beastly best to win best dressed prizes from Bacardi. Kids can also do face-painting and other fun craft activities.

Enjoy free ice-creams and Bacardi’s special Halloween drink during this night of fiendish fun! (while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply)

Free admission: 5pm – 1am

Children’s activities: 5pm – 10pm

Other programmes: 7pm – 1am

Top 10 Memory Improvement Tips

Before you study for your next exam, you might want to use a few strategies to boost your memory of important information. There are a number of tried and tested techniques for improving memory. These strategies have been established within cognitive psychology literature and offer a number of great ways to improve memory, enhance recall, and increase retention of information.


1. Focus your attention on the materials you are studying.

Attention is one of the major components of memory. In order for information to move from short-term memory into long-term memory, you need to actively attend to this information. Try to study in a place free of distractions such as television, music, and other diversions..

2. Avoid cramming by establishing regular study sessions.

According to Bjork (2001), studying materials over a number of session’s gives you the time you need to adequately process the information. Research has shown that students who study regularly remember the material far better that those did all of their studying in one marathon session..

3. Structure and organize the information you are studying.

Researchers have found that information is organized in memory in related clusters. You can take advantage of this by structuring and organizing the materials you are studying. Try grouping similar concepts and terms together, or make an outline of your notes and textbook readings to help group related concepts..

4. Utilize mnemonic devices to remember information.

Mnemonic devices are a technique often used by students to aid in recall. A mnemonic is simply a way to remember information. For example, you might associate a term you need to remember with a common item that you are very familiar with. The best mnemonics are those that utilize positive imagery, humor, or novelty. You might come up with a rhyme, song, or joke to help remember a specific segment of information..

5. Elaborate and rehearse the information you are studying.

In order to recall information, you need to encode what you are studying into long-term memory. One of the most effective encoding techniques is known as elaborative rehearsal. An example of this technique would be to read the definition of a key term, study the definition of that term, and then read a more detailed description of what that term means. After repeating this process a few times, your recall of the information will be far better..

6. Relate new information to things you already know.

When you are studying unfamiliar material, take the time to think about how this information relates to things that you already know. By establishing relationships between new ideas and previously existing memories, you can dramatically increase the likelihood of recalling the recently learned information..

7. Visualize concepts to improve memory and recall.

Many people benefit greatly from visualizing the information they study. Pay attention to the photographs, charts, and other graphics in your textbooks. If you don’t have visual cues to help, try creating your own. Draw charts or figures in the margins of your notes or use highlighters or pens in different colors to group related ideas in your written study materials..

8. Teach new concepts to another person.

Research suggests that reading materials out loud significantly improves memory of the material. Educators and psychologists have also discovered that having students actually teach new concepts to others enhances understanding and recall. You can use this approach in your own study by teaching new concepts and information to a friend or study partner..

9. Pay extra attention to difficult information.

Have you ever noticed how it's sometimes easier to remember information at the beginning or end of a chapter? Researchers have found that the position of information can play a role in recall, which is known as the serial position effect. While recalling middle information can be difficult, you can overcome this problem by spending extra time rehearsing this information or try restructuring the information so it will be easier to remember. When you come across an especially difficult concept, devote some extra time to memorizing the information..

10. Vary your study routine.

Another great way to increase your recall is to occasionally change your study routine. If you are accustomed to studying in one specific location, try moving to a different spot to study. If you study in the evening, try to spend a few minutes each morning reviewing the information you studied the previous night. By adding an element of novelty to your study sessions, you can increase the effectiveness of your efforts and significantly improve your long-term recall.



References:
Bjork, D. (2001, March). How to succeed in college: Learn how to learn. APS Observer, 14(3), 9.

Suntec to transform into hub for Youth Olympic Games events

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

my paper
By Jake Chng

SUNTEC Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre will be a hub for activities at next year's inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG).


It will host six sports - boxing, fencing, judo, taekwon-do, wrestling and handball - as well as exhibitions for the Games' Culture and Education Programme.

Selected mainly for its top-class facilities and easy accessibility, Suntec is also one of only two venues to hold both YOG sporting events and the Culture and Education Programme. The other venue is *scape Youth Space.

"I think this would be a good challenge to Suntec and a good opportunity for us to show our flexibility and quality of infrastructure that we have," said Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan, during yesterday's announcement of Suntec Singapore as YOG sponsors.

"It's right in the heart of town and, with the six sporting events it is hosting, we are very sure this would be a good experience for the athletes, officials and spectators."

Suntec expects 8,000 to 10,000 visitors daily during the YOG, and has already made plans to dedicate the entire convention centre to the Games.