New study finds germy credit cards like a 'dirty toilet bowl'
October 15 was Global Handwashing Day, but a new study suggests maybe it's more than your hands you'll want to wash. UK researchers have found that one in 10 bank cards and one in seven bills were...
View ArticleMen with high testosterone may be more honest
The hormone testosterone has already been linked to promoting aggressive and risky behavior, but now it may have another side effect: that of truth serum. In a study of more than 90 men, scientists...
View ArticleSkyfall song stirs critics
PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE The new Bond song has landed - but is it any good? Fans of the James Bond film franchise and musicians here have given "Skyfall", the new theme tune sung...
View ArticleGangnam rides into overdrive
After all that horsing around, the Gangnam Style phenomenon is still not letting up. Nearly three months after its YouTube release, South Korean rapper Psy's hit song - which peaked at No. 2 on the...
View ArticleAre beautiful women more socially desirable?
Beautiful women are often thought to be more social, successful, and well-adjusted than their less attractive counterparts. But a new study announced Monday finds that attractive women are more likely...
View ArticleScary tourist destinations for Halloween
'Tis the season to be spooky, and these spine-chilling European destinations should do the trick (or treat). Scotland's haunted castlesAncient castles abound in Scotland, and some of them are more...
View ArticleTiger Airways rolls out premium add-on services
Budget carrier Tiger Airways has introduced a new Tiger Plus premium add-on service, reported travel website TTGAsia.com Monday. The premium service, part of the carrier’s initiative to expand its...
View ArticleGet silky smooth hands with these handcreams
Don’t let dry skin ruin your mega-mani this season. Protect your palms from the ravages of the weather with a trusty hand cream. It might not be the most glamorous of beauty products, but in actual...
View ArticleJoan Rivers thinks Angelina Jolie should sex it up
Joan Rivers claims Angelina Jolie dresses as if she is “meeting the pope”. The famously outspoken TV personality is never afraid to slam a celebrity’s sense of style. Joan was quick to criticise...
View ArticleK-pop star, Brian Joo, feels he belongs in Singapore
American-born K-pop star, Brian Joo, in Singapore for the first time for his concert Up-Close And Personal, immediately feels like he belongs here. He explains why.
View ArticleJapanese rock band, Unite, dedicates album to fans
The five members of UNiTE share how their fans have made a mark on the band, and how they have dedicated their upcoming album to fans.
View ArticlePrivacy settings can save your job
What you share on your social media platforms are free-for-all, unless you keep your privacy settings high. Recruitment expert Martin Cerullo tells us how to avoid losing your job, due to social media...
View ArticleCranberry juice to fend off bladder infections? New study says skip it
While it has long been believed that cranberry juice can help prevent all-too-common bladder and kidney infections, a new study says its unlikely to do any good. A new review published Wednesday in...
View ArticleJustin Bieber is the face of Adidas
Justin Bieber has been named the new Adidas spokesperson. The pop star has been appointed the global brand ambassador for Adidas's NEO Label. Justin announced he'll be holding a competition for fans...
View ArticleExclusive makeup for this holiday season
The 2012 holiday season is going to be with us pretty soon, so why not prepare for it now? Laura Mercier, Clarins and Lancôme along with other renowned brands have already been doing it. The famous...
View ArticleNail Trend: The reinvented French manicure
The old school white-tipped French manicure may have fallen off the radar in recent years, but two-toned nails have been trending on the Spring/Summer 13 catwalks. At Peter Som’s catwalk show during...
View Article5 travel ideas: cruises, fairs and more
See the world on an extended voyage aboard a Silversea ship (above). -- PHOTO: SILVERSEA LONG-HAUL CRUISESUltra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering more than 200 voyages to 450 destinations for...
View ArticleTripAdvisor names best wine destinations in the world for 2012
Sonoma County and Tuscany have emerged as the top wine destinations in the world in a TripAdvisor survey that culled rankings from millions of online reviews. While the survey identified 32 favourite...
View ArticleSamsung reveals new product ambassadors
One has the voice of an angel, the other has abs of steel. So what do local singer-songwriter, Olivia Ong, and up-and-coming artiste, Desmond Tan, have in common?We discovered the answer last night at...
View ArticleTried & Tested: Maybelline Pure Mineral Eraser Liquid Foundation
What: Maybelline’s latest offering featuring mineral foundation with a unique applicator. The Micro-Corrector is termed as an advanced applicator, said to be specifically designed for Asian women to...
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