Even though, the COVID-19 situation has caused companies to cut jobs and freezes hiring, there is still a wide variety of companies that are hiring.
One such example is popular restaurant chain Haidilao.
Haidilao Singapore has posted several job offers on their Facebook’s page and several online career portals. As for today, they are looking currently to hire service crew, receptionist, food runner, dishwasher, electrician/maintenance staff, midnight crew/cleaner, management trainee on both a full time and part time basis.
The working locations are where their restaurants are located at: Clarke Quay, Somerset 313, Jurong East IMM, Bedok Mall, Novena Royal Square, Plaza Singapura, Seletar Mall, Sembawang Sun Plaza, Paya Lebar Quarter, Tampines Century Square.
The remuneration package is stated as S$2,350 – S$2,750 a month. Interested job seekers can call them at +65 67334985 or WhatsApp them at +65 90679607.
If you prefer back end jobs, they do have several entry level job offers that you can consider.
They have listed the following vacancies on Joblum:
So you want to buy a new phone but what’s out in the market is too expensive? Have been eyeing Google’s Pixel 4 but don’t quite have the budget to buy? Say hello to the affordable alternative of Pixel 4 – the Pixel 4a.
From today (4 August), you can place a pre-order online in the Just Black variant through the Google Store, Courts, and Challenger. From 10 September, Amazon Singapore will start its online sales. In-store purchases will only be available from mid-October.
Here’s what you need to know.
#1: A QUICK LOOK
For 499 SGD, you will get these phone features:
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G Mobile Platform
Storage space of 128GB
6GB of RAM
New re-designed hole punch front-camera that is embedded within the display
A 5.8-inch bezel-less OLED display screen
Protected with on-device security by the Titan M security module
#2: BONUS FREEBIES
The Pixel 4a will also come with these Google services:
Free YouTube Premium trial
Three-month Google One membership (100GB of storage) and Google Play Pass
Unlimited photo and video storage in high quality with Google Photos
T&Cs apply.
#3: CAMERA FEATURES
Compared to Pixel 4, the Pixel 4a does not have a telephoto lens so you wouldn’t be able to achieve an exceptionally high-quality optical zoom. However, with its single-lens camera, you would still be able to get your perfect night time shots.
What’s available:
Live HDR+
Dual exposure controls
Social share
Portrait mode
Pet mode
Super res zoom
Fused video stabilisation
#4: BATTERY LIFE
In short, the battery life is great. It can last up to 24 hours by limiting the background battery usage of apps we rarely use. In addition to that, the Pixel 4a will also look into your charging history and predict if you will run out of battery before the next plug-in.
#5: FINGERPRINT SCANNER
If you’re familiar with the Google phone series, you would have known that the fingerprint sensor which was found in Pixel 3 was removed in Pixel 4. Now, it’s back in the Pixel 4a! With that said, the Pixel 4a does not have face authentication or facial recognition mode. Which is fine… given that we’re donned in masks most of the time now.
#6: OTHER FEATURES
There are also other features worth mentioning, like the live caption support for calls. This means that you can now automatically caption your phone calls, video calls, and calls made through apps like Google Duo or Facebook Messenger.
But of course, for safety reasons, when one activates the feature, the other person will be notified that the Live Caption has been switched on. And if you’re worried, all captions are processed locally and never stored in the cloud. Neither will it leave your device.
To add on to that, it also has a pretty responsive Google Assistant. Therefore, you can ask questions, text, call, search for directions, and even set reminders using just your voice.
Many Singaporeans have dabbled into gardening in the recent months due to the limitations of the Circuit Breaker. One thing is for sure, bringing your first houseplant home can be exciting and intimidating.
With the endless varieties of indoor plants, you may not know where to start. Consider starting with these forgiving plants that will not easily die on your watch.
#1: SNAKE PLANT
Plant lovers all over Instagram have been posting their own pots of Snake plants. Snake plants are aesthetically pleasing and are easy to take care of. In fact, it was the first plant that my uncle requested for when he moved into his new home.
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They do not need to bask in a ton of light and they can weather different conditions such as drought. Its blade-like leaves come in varying colors and patterns that offer beauty and air-purifying benefits.
#2: SPIDER PLANT
Add architecture and personality to your indoor space by placing a Spider plant. A Spider plant has “spiderettes” or small plants, which dangle from its stems like spiders hanging from a web. These spiderettes can be planted into smaller posts as this plant loves to reproduce.
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Another benefit is its ability to remove harmful xylene, toluene, and formaldehyde from the air. It accomplishes this without harming your curious and beloved pets.
#3: ALOE VERA
Aloe vera is one of my favorite plants because of its multi-purpose applications in the beauty and skincare industry. Although Aloe vera is a desert plant, direct sunlight can create black spots on its leaves. So, keep it away from the sun’s rays. Find a place that can help you take take advantage of its air-purifying benefits such as your bedroom.
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This plant is believed to have similar effects to a combination of air purifiers. Besides being a skin balm, it can also remove microorganisms from our air. Not to mention, its plump leaves can provide a soothing gel for burns and cuts. Allow this succulent to dry completely in between watering. You may water as little as every two to three weeks.
#4: PEACE LILY
Ahhhh peace! Who does not want peace to enter their homes? Native to tropical rainforests, the Peace Lily delights in dim lighting. You can put it in a windowless office or an enclosed bathroom. This will add brightness to your space with its subtle white flowers. Moreover, it removes trichloroethylene gas and ammonia fumes from furniture and paint.
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When this indoor plant has had enough water, it will subtly droop its leaves. This is a sign to move it into a new pot for better drainage.
#5: BAMBOO
Like air plants, Bamboo can grown without soil. Simply place its stalks in a vase full of water with pebbles or marbles at the bottom. If your bamboo starts to grow beyond your first container, just upgrade to a new one without additional re-potting procedures.
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Aside from being low-maintenance, it is capable of providing a higher amount of oxygen in comparison to other types of plants.
#6: RUBBER PLANT
If you have pollen allergies and you cannot seem to hold your sneezes with certain outdoor plants then, you may opt for the Rubber plant. A rubber plant cleanses the air by removing formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. Its flowers and fruits do not grow often when its kept indoors too. Thus, they are perfect for newly painted or renovated flats.
The rubber plant can withstand neglect as it thrives in drier soil. They can be watered only once a week.
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Spruce up your home and purify your air with these forgiving and low-maintenance indoor plants!
Do you need a little perk-me-up? Then you might need a collection of colourful socks to put on. This is because colours have psychological effects on us. Warm colours like red, orange, and yellow stir up feelings of warmth and comfort. While cool colours like blue, purple, and green induce calmness or even sadness.
With this in mind, we chanced upon a local socks company named Freshly Pressed Socks. We headed straight to their website to shop their range of quirky-designed socks and thought maybe you guys would be interested too.
Having been in the industry for 5.5 years, their brand has won a shout-out from Peter Linz, who performs Ernie on Sesame Street. Furthermore, they have had partnerships with other brands like Grab, UOB, Gamestart Asia, Sole Superior, and Mothercare over the years.
We also love how all of their socks are designed with details that reflect a character and story behind them. We will show you some right away!
#1: SINGAPORE SERIES
Since our nation’s birthday is coming right up in a few days, we shall give their Singapore Series the spotlight. There are 11 designs at the time of writing with all priced at 12 SGD for a pair.
MRT
Apparently, their MRT socks are one of the best-sellers among their wide offerings. Here’s how it looks like:
We will show you three familiar characters that are all priced at 12 SGD too.
STRANGER THINGS
Fans of the Netflix science fiction horror series, Stranger Things, will adore this design inspired by Eleven. The design features a Demogorgon and the famous Christmas lights used by Joyce in the show.
TINTIN
Freshly Pressed Socks’ Tintin design features the iconic rocket ship that took Tintin on a mission to the Moon. Feeling down? Let Tintin save your day!
POPEYE
Popeye is our role model for healthier eating. If you need a reminder to eat your greens, get this pair that features nautical colours with icons of Popeye’s pipe, anchor tattoo, and spinach can.
#3: SALE SECTION
We also hopped on to their sale section to see if we can get a few pairs at a discounted price. And it turns out there are quite a few designs worth looking at.
CAROL (CAPTAIN MARVEL)
With exceptional superhuman strength, this fictional superhero is the epitome of girl power. The former officer in the United States Air Force will remind you not to ever give up!
Usual Price: 12 SGD
Sale Price: 10.20 SGD
BERT & ERNIE
Pay tribute to everyone’s favourite Sesame Street characters like Bert and Ernie with these no-show socks. They come in a set of two pairs (one pair each with the Bert design and the Ernie design so you can wear them individually or mix them up).
Oh yes, Freshly Pressed Socks also has designs for babies and kids. If you think you’re not ready to don colourful socks at this stage, then buy it for the little ones. What’s more, there’s a sale ongoing for the justice squad series! It comes in a pack of four in two sizes.
As the new normal favors the utilization of mobile and other cashless transactions, we are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks such as phishing. While fishing is a delightful act of catching fishes, phishing is a fraudulent act of obtaining sensitive information from individuals.
Phishing attacks obtain sensitive information such as passwords, usernames, and credit card details by disguising itself as a trustworthy entity. You must be vigilant when spotting different phishing traps like the ones on this list.
#1: WEBSITES CAN BE SLIGHTLY MISSPELLED
Have you ever been a victim of a website that looks legitimate, only to find out that you have given your email address to scammers? Domain spoofing is the method of mimicking a website’s domain or creating fraudulent websites such as apple.co instead of apple.com. The cyber-criminal creates a harmful website that looks authentic and some may have the green “secured connection” icon.
Many websites have built-in features to counteract this attack. To increase your safety, you should manually type in the address or the domain name. In the case of an email-based attack, please beware of email headers that appear similar to the company’s legitimate email.
#2: PHISHING ATTACKS CAN APPEAR AT ANY MOMENT
Gone are the days when phishing emails appear as a standalone email. In this day and age, phishing emails can insert itself into an existing email thread. You may be caught off guard and subjected to downloading malicious data and spyware.
For instance, you may be in the middle of a negotiation between business partners. About six emails in, you can get one that prompts you to download a document. Avoid downloading all sorts of malware by checking where the email came from. If anything appears out of the ordinary, always check the email’s sender for your safety.
#3: SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CAN BE USED TO PHISH FROM YOU
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms can be used by cyber-criminals against you. They can create phishing emails or private messages that are related to the context of your posts. Even your LinkedIn profiles, filled with your achievements and your previous workplaces, can be used to create fraudulent emails by disguising as your old boss.
Let us take your Instagram as an example. For instance, you have uploaded your recent stay-cation in a five-star hotel. The hacker may use that against you by sending an email that you “have left this while you were vacationing in the hotel”. You may click the photo and start downloading a malware or spyware. Alternatively, they may ask you for sensitive information to get the item you have supposedly left behind. Notice these giveaway signs to know that there is something “phish-y” going on.
#4: PAYMENT REQUESTS MAY TRAP YOU
One of the most common phishing attacks are in the form of payment requests or statements saying that you have to verify something or that you have failed your last transaction. In this situation, you will be asked to click a link to verify your payment details. They may use your Spotify or Netflix subscriptions as traps. You may even send out your credit card numbers to update your billing information.
You may be a victim of unwanted purchases without your consent. Someone from a different country or area may use your credit card information to purchase an expensive luxury item at your expense. This is why you must answer payment requests with careful authentication. Call your service provider to confirm if the email you have received is genuine. Do not click any email link before you get the clear verification.
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At the end of the day, educating yourself about the different kinds of phishing tactics can help you to secure your personal and business information and to manage ongoing attacks. You need to protect these sensitive information to safeguard your wealth!
