According to The Knot, this tradition comes from an old English rhyme that tells us about four objects that would bring good luck to the bride on her wedding day. Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolises borrowed happiness; and something blue stands for purity, love and fidelity.

Because it ain’t so sweet! We know that sugar does not contribute in any way towards our better health, especially refined and processed sugars. These come under many guises including brown sugar, cane sugar, dextrose, sucrose, and high fructose corn syrup.

A few months ago, Cresco Data wrote an article advising companies on how to drive their online sales. A few areas considered were: creating an online calendar, performance based advertising, affiliate marketing, daily deal sites (think Groupon!), marketplaces and social media. As we draw to the end of the year, those of you operating online will be thinking about the path forward for 2016 and the best Return on Investment (ROI) for you. 

As expats, living far from home, we are naturally concerned with safety and protection. Fortunately for us, Singapore is known as a capital for quality healthcare. Knowing the costs of care here and being prepared in advance for any accidents, injuries or illness will mean your eyes don’t bulge when you’re handed a five-figure bill.