Thursday, October 29, 2015

Jade Seah On the Home Front

Source Website: http://women.asiaone.com/women/people/home-front
By Delle Chan, Simply Her (SPH Magazines), Wednesday, 28 October 2015
 

Jade Seah, energetic and chatty actress-host, 31
PHOTO: Jade Seah, energetic and chatty actress-host, 31 
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Jade Seah certainly has a lot going for her: Besides fronting campaigns for big names like fashion label Topshop and beauty brand Clarins, the 32-year-old is also busy producing videos for her personal Youtube channel, where she offers her 16,000-strong subscribers everything from style tips to street interviews.

When she does have some downtime, Jade enjoys luxuriating in the comforts of home. And when you see what her abode is like, you'll understand why she wants to spend more time in it!


Behind the scenes look at Jade Seah's life.
PHOTO: Behind the scenes look at Jade Seah's life.
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Located in Tanjong Katong, the loft-style shophouse exudes a quirky yet homey vibe, and is filled with vintage curios - a refreshing change from the minimalist-chic aesthetic currently in vogue.

Jade and her husband, Terence, tied the knot in January this year, and spent almost one and a half years refurbishing the once "dark and claustrophobic" space. "Everything in the house was a hideous reddish-brown colour, which was really off-putting," recalls Jade. But the couple saw plenty of potential in the unit and were especially taken by its original high ceilings.


Jade Seah, actress-host, 31, with her her husband, Terence
PHOTO: Jade Seah, actress-host, 31, with her her husband, Terence
They spent almost one and a half years refurbishing the once "dark and claustrophobic" space.
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To build their dream home, they removed the false ceilings, changed the plumbing, rebuilt the kitchen and bathroom, constructed a loft and installed skylights.

The couple also scoured flea markets around the world and sourced online for an eclectic mix of furniture and knick-knacks to fill the space. "I think that every house should reflect its owner's personality, and be filled with items that hold personal meaning," explains Jade.


Actress and host Jade Seah takes us through a day in her life
PHOTO: Actress and host Jade Seah takes us through a day in her life
What happens behind the scenes — goofing around like a dork at 3:13pm.
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And that labour of love has paid off. "I was never much of a homebody, but I now enjoy spending a lot of time at home! My friends love coming over to my place too - be it for lunch, or simply to chill out over a drink or two," laughs Jade.


Host Jade Seah and her fiance Terence Lim's 1,270sqf second-floor unit of a shophouse in Tanjong Katong
PHOTO: Host Jade Seah and her fiance Terence Lim's 1,270sqf second-floor unit of a shophouse in Tanjong Katong
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Jade's tips for sprucing up your home
1) Be practical
Think twice before building or buying something. "For instance, my husband and I had a bar counter installed as we both appreciate alcohol, but we don't use it as it's too far from the living room."

2) Use uniform clothes hangers
"This easy trick can make your wardrobe, especially an open concept one, look a lot neater."

3) Accessorise!
"Using small decor items, such as candles and photo frames, is the easiest way to jazz up your home. I also love fresh flowers - they're an indulgence, but they go a long way in livening up a space."


This loft is situated in the most unlikely place - on the second floor of a shophouse, right above a Korean restaurant!
PHOTO: This loft is situated in the most unlikely place - on the second floor of a shophouse, right above a Korean restaurant! Jade Seah's shophouse home is a vibrant hodgepodge (collection) of new and old furniture, spanning vast decorating periods, with bursts of unexpected colour; visitors hardly know where to start looking.
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4) Contain your mess
"I'm a messy person, so containers are a godsend! And I don't just mean boxes and plastic containers - trays, for example, are great for storing jewellery."

5) Don't rush into buying furniture
"Don't rely on just one store for your furnishing needs. It's more fun to take your time and collect statement pieces, especially on your travels. A hodgepodge of unique furniture adds character to your home."

By Delle Chan, Simply Her (SPH Magazines), Wednesday, 28 October 2015
This article first appeared in the August 2015 issue of Simply Her.
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The father-daughter dance.
PHOTO: The father-daughter dance.
The wedding ceremony took place on the morning of 31 January 2015 at the Church Of Our Lady Of Lourdes.
Jade Seah in the prettiest wedding of 2015, and is the prettiest celeb bride of the year.
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Jade and her husband, Terence.  The bride is blossoming with happiness.
PHOTO: Jade and her husband, Terence.  The bride is blossoming with happiness.
Just look at how gorgeously happy she is to be the new Mrs Terence Lim. Jade, 31, met her 32-year-old banker husband at church, so it kind of really is a match made in heaven.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

'I felt like an ugly duckling'

Source Website: http://yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/i-felt-ugly-duckling
By Seow Yun Rong, The New Paper, Monday, Oct 26, 2015


Former singer-actress Foyce Le Xuan underwent two operations on her right breast in 2013.<br>She says she struggled with self-esteem issues while undergoing treatment.
PHOTO: Former singer-actress Foyce Le Xuan underwent two operations on her right breast in 2013.
She says she struggled with self-esteem issues while undergoing treatment.
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She posted about her fight with cancer on Facebook, hoping for support.

Instead some netizens' comments upset former singer-actress Foyce Le Xuan.

This happened in 2013, right after her surgery while she was still in the hospital.

For someone who loved getting her fans' attention on social media platforms, the comments shocked her.


SURVIVOR: Foyce is declared cancer-free but her fans' comments shocked her.
PHOTO: SURVIVOR: Foyce is declared cancer-free but her fans' comments shocked her.
"It hurt me and made me feel depressed about my state. The emotional pain that brought me to the lowest point in my life."
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She tells The New Paper on Sunday: "At that time, I thought it was the right thing to do but after seeing comments and even well wishes, it hurt me and made me feel depressed about my state."

She says although she appeared optimistic and energetic, it was all a facade.

She says: "It wasn't the physical pain but the emotional pain that brought me to the lowest point in my life."

Foyce says she found out she had cancer that year after returning from Taiwan where she had been training to become a singer.

While in Singapore, she decided to go for a full-body check-up as she was experiencing abnormal bleeding and irregular periods.

The test reports confirmed that she had two malignant lumps in her right breast. It was then confirmed that she had Stage 1 breast cancer.


'My doctor has told me that since one of the lumps is very near my lymph nodes, and if the histology report shows that the cancer has spread there or to other parts, I would likely be advised to remove my breast.<br>If I have to, I would remove it because above all, my will to live is strong.'
PHOTO: 'My doctor has told me that since one of the lumps is very near my lymph nodes, and if the histology report shows that the cancer has spread there or to other parts, I would likely be advised to remove my breast.
If I have to, I would remove it because above all, my will to live is strong.'
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FAMILY HISTORY
The 35-year-old says she has a family history of cancer. Her father was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer when she was 14. That was in 1994. He was the second man to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Singapore.

After treatment, he was declared cancer-free in 2012.

She says: "Even though my father had breast cancer before and I appeared very strong to several media outlets, the test results were actually a very big blow to me."

Foyce underwent two operations on her right breast.

The first was to remove the lumps and confirm the diagnosis, and the second was a partial mastectomy to remove the remaining cancerous breast tissue.

After these two operations, she subsequently removed the uterine polyps that caused the abnormal bleeding.


After these two operations, she subsequently removed the uterine polyps that caused the abnormal bleeding.
PHOTO: After these two operations, she subsequently removed the uterine polyps that caused the abnormal bleeding.
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She says she struggled with self-esteem issues while undergoing treatment.

She would pile on make-up before friends' visits as she felt like an "ugly duckling" while undergoing hormone therapy ­- even though she did not lose her hair, as she did not have chemotherapy.

Weight gain and mood swings - side effects of hormone therapy - depressed her further.

Foyce's dream of being a singer in Taiwan has been delayed, but she says she may go back one day.

She is now cancer-free but returns to Mount Elizabeth Hospital for check-ups every three months.

Foyce has been working from home as a fund manager for about two years.

She says: "For now, I like living a carefree lifestyle, but maybe one day I will go back (to Taiwan) when I am ready."

She says throughout her ordeal, her family and circle of friends kept her strong.


The singer-actress is known for having stepped forward to share that she was sexually harassed by local director Jack Neo when she was working in J Team Productions.
PHOTO: The singer-actress is known for having stepped forward to share that she was sexually harassed by local director Jack Neo when she was working in J Team Productions.
This came after the disclosure of Jack Neo's affair with Wendy Chong in March 2010.
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HER FATHER HAD BREAST CANCER TOO
Foyce's father, Mr Lim Yong Joo, a 62-year-old retiree, sought treatment in 1994 after months of pain and noticing that his chest had changed colour.

Doctors were stumped. Even before his surgery to test his breast tissue, his doctor said breast cancer was unlikely.

The surgery proved him to be the second man in Singapore with breast cancer. It had advanced to Stage 3.

Mr Lim had a mastectomy, which involved removing the nipple areola, surrounding breast tissue and lymph nodes, and radiotherapy.

The surgery went well and he received radiotherapy almost daily for a few months after he was discharged from the National Cancer Centre Singapore. Now he goes back for check-ups annually. In 2012, he was declared cancer-free.

Mr Lim declined to speak to TNPS.

Foyce says: "He is not an expressive person, but he has his own ways of showing that he cares." Foyce's mother, brother, 37, and sister, 32, have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother and sister have annual breast checks.


She is now cancer-free but returns to Mount Elizabeth Hospital for check-ups every three months.<br>She says throughout her ordeal, her family and circle of friends kept her strong.
PHOTO: She is now cancer-free but returns to Mount Elizabeth Hospital for check-ups every three months.
She says throughout her ordeal, her family and circle of friends kept her strong.
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BREAST CANCER SCREENING CRUCIAL
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

And the Singapore Cancer Society is pushing for more women to be screened because breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore.

More than 9,200 women were diagnosed between 2010 and last year. Over the years, a number of breast cancer patients have also talked openly about their fight to create awareness of the need for screening.

That is because breast cancer accounts for nearly 30 per cent of all cancer cases here.

But only one in three of those aged 50 to 69 was screened in the last two years, said National University Cancer Institute's senior consultant breast surgeon Chan Ching Wan.
By Seow Yun Rong, The New Paper, Monday, Oct 26, 2015
This article was first published on October 25, 2015.
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BREAST CANCER SCREENING CRUCIAL
BREAST CANCER SCREENING CRUCIAL
PHOTO: BREAST CANCER SCREENING CRUCIAL
More than 9,200 women were diagnosed between 2010 and last year. Over the years, a number of breast cancer patients have also talked openly about their fight to create awareness of the need for screening.
That is because breast cancer accounts for nearly 30 per cent of all cancer cases here.
But only one in three of those aged 50 to 69 was screened in the last two years, said National University Cancer Institute's senior consultant breast surgeon Chan Ching Wan.
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Tomrrow morning admission to Mount Elizabeth Hospital, operation to cut off the whole solid lump in my breast, that reads irregular on ultrasound. Further scanning of MRI scan report its read malignant, cancerous. ☹ Despair obstacles once again set forth my life. Friends, do pray for my operation and condition, that there will be no extreme pain, no tears, no distress,
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 'I felt like an ugly duckling'

PHOTO: 'I felt like an ugly duckling'
Not to worry, trust and be obedient to God with all your heart; you may yet turn into another beautiful swan.
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Facebook: Foyce Le Xuan 乐轩 in The Spirit Compendium
PHOTO: Facebook: Foyce Le Xuan 乐轩 in The Spirit Compendium
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Employers 'lack sense of urgency hiring older people'

Source Website: http://business.asiaone.com/news/employers-lack-sense-urgency-hiring-older-people
By Olivia Ho, oliviaho@sph.com.sg, The Straits Times, Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 5:00 am SGT


Employers 'lack sense of urgency hiring older people'
PHOTO: Employers 'lack sense of urgency hiring older people'
Complaints about workplace ageism may be falling, but employers still lack a sense of urgency when it comes to hiring older workers.
This is according to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep), which tackles discrimination among employers.
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Complaints about workplace ageism may be falling, but employers still lack a sense of urgency when it comes to hiring older workers.

This is according to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep), which tackles discrimination among employers.

Its general manager, Mrs Roslyn Ten, said that although age-related complaints fell by about 39 per cent between 2013 and last year, the need to change mindsets remains.


Mrs Roslyn Ten.
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The reality is that we know the workforce is ageing, but there is just no urgency among a number of employers here . . . .
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"The reality is that we know the workforce is ageing, but there is just no urgency among a number of employers here in thinking about what they need to do in order to prepare themselves," she said.

She spoke to The Straits Times ahead of a Tafep roundtable discussion tomorrow that brings together experts, employers and employees to discuss how more older workers can be incorporated into the workforce, ahead of legislation to raise the re-employment age from 65 to 67 by 2017.

Organised in partnership with Singapore Press Holdings, the roundtable will be moderated by Straits Times deputy editor Ignatius Low.

Older workers will talk about what they are doing to remain employable. The session will also address employers' stereotypes of mature staff.

Mrs Ten said the stereotype of the older worker is, among other things, "resistant to change, afraid of technology, and unable to learn new things".

She added that employers often fear that they may generate higher costs, such as increased health insurance.

Or employers may put off making adjustments for more elderly staff as re-employment legislation is still two years off.


Employers often fear that they may generate higher costs, such as increased health insurance. Or employers may put off making adjustments for more elderly staff as re-employment legislation is still two years off.
PHOTO: Employers often fear that they may generate higher costs, such as increased health insurance. Or employers may put off making adjustments for more elderly staff as re-employment legislation is still two years off.
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Age-related complaints to Tafep fell from 88 in 2013 to 54 last year, with about 24 registered in the first half of this year.

Mrs Ten said that these largely pertained to job advertisements that are biased towards younger workers. For example, an F&B company looking for a trainee manager indicated in its ad that it wanted applicants aged 19 to 30, while an educational institution set an age limit of 40 for a research position.

She said the employers had been unaware of their ageism and were willing to change their ads. The educational institution explained that it wanted younger researchers in order to tap a certain research grant.


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Younger researchers wanted in order to tap a certain research grant. Manpower Ministry punitive measures involve curtailing work pass privileges.
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The 22 companies that were unable to justify to Tafep why they had age limits in their job ads last year were referred to the Manpower Ministry for punitive measures, which involve curtailing their work pass privileges.

Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office and Tafep co-chair, Mr Heng Chee How, said that demonstrating the value of mature workers is one way to help reduce ageist employment attitudes.

He added: "One should also publicise the good examples of employers recognising and ably tapping the value of, and showing due respect to, their mature workers."

 By Olivia Ho, oliviaho@sph.com.sg, The Straits Times, Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 5:00 am SGT


One should also publicise the good examples of employers recognising and ably tapping the value of, and showing due respect to, their mature workers.
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