Tuesday, August 14, 2018

NEM Participated at Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch

ABBEY: We were studying blockchain technology for a while now and we’re also building a community here in Singapore. Then we came to know Institute of Blockchain Singapore founded by Alvin Chua. The institute aims spread awareness of blockchain and its uses by educating the public.

With that advocacy, we helped by volunteering on the time of its launch last July 29 at The Bridge (Science Park). It is a Sunday but the attendance reached a hundred.

Attendees came from a variety of industries like marketing, finance, healthcare, legal, as well as academia.

NEM Blockchain gave a thorough talk regarding their platform and included a demo. It even rewarded some guests with XEMs.


Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
Door Gifts

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
Francis Preparing for Gadgets :) 


Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
NEM Ninja Dolls together with Angela and Yi Ling

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
Sheikh and Sam 

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
Opening Address by IBS President, Alvin Chua


Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
Participant Creating his NEM MOSAIC (Token) 

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
William Tan Showing How to Bridge People into The Blockchain

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
NEM SEA Project Director, Lance Cheang as Panellist 

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
NEM Singapore together with NEM SEA Project Director and IBS President 

Institute of Blockchain Singapore's Official Launch
Volunteers

WILL: I was challenged by the NEM Southeast Asia Project Director and of course, I gladly accepted it.  

I am not a tech person, unlike Abbey, that is why I am very fond of using the NEM Nano Wallet. It is like the "Apple" of blockchain industry. All I need to do is type and click and I can easily communicate with the NEM blockchain. On my IBS talk, I shared my enthusiasm to the attendees. They were surprised that it is how easy to do a coin or "mine" (harvest) at NEM. Because it is a timed talk, I think I explained too fast! But when I asked for a participant to create his own coin, he'd done it as if it is not his first time to see the NEM mosaics. I do hope, many attendees learn and feel my love and happiness while sharing the beauty of NEM Platform. 

Thanks Institute of Blockchain Singapore in inviting the NEM Singapore team on your official launch. We wish you more power and more students to be a developer/coder. We all know that we needed a lot of them. 

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Institute of Blockchain Singapore
(W) https://ibs.edu.sg

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Starbucks Reserve™ Rochester Park

ABBEY: We went to one of the “atas” Starbucks branch in Singapore. It is at Rochester. Since it is Starbucks Reserved, I picked my item from their “reserved” menu. A venti size of Peru coffee. It went well with the complimentary cookie. 

It has a bit sour after taste though. The good thing is it is free; I used my Starbucks stars. Yey!



Starbucks Reserve™ Rochester Park


WILL: Our only goal is to visit the one of the unique Starbucks branch in Singapore. But surprise-surprise, we bumped into one Starbucks Reserve in town. 


As usual, I ordered my favourite Hoji Chia tea latte and Abbey tried one of the reserved coffee available. We opted to seat at the Reserve Bar because there is no seat available upstairs. Well, that is a good thing as we somewhat chatted with the barista and explained to us the beans and ways to brew the coffee. That's what you call making a connection with customer.

Now, you know where to go when you want some extraordinary taste on your coffee.


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Starbucks Reserve™ Rochester Park
(W) http://www.starbucks.com.sg
(A)33 Rochester Drive

Monday, August 6, 2018

Guzman y Gomez - Mexican Taqueria

ABBEY: The first time we went to Gomez Y Guzman I ate the food very fast and standing as there are no tables available (lunch time at Tanjong Pagar).

Our second visit is at their branch at Star Vista mall. I had a beef burrito bowl. It is loaded with rice, black beans, salsa, cheese and chunks of beef. The serving will definitely make you full and satisfied. I hope they provide spoon as well.

Guzman y Gomez - Mexican Taqueria
MENU 

Guzman y Gomez - Mexican Taqueria
Mini Burrito and Burrito Bowl

Guzman y Gomez - Mexican Taqueria
The Star Vista Branch
WILL: Who does offer pork in a burrito? I think only Guzman Y Gomez have this right? 

For real, I am not a fan of burrito. I don't like rice on my wrap but this! This! The taste of salsa, black beans and cheese it is perfect for the succulent pulled pork. 

Warning! If you do not have a big tummy to store food, go for Mini size. It is indeed filling food!

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Guzman Y Gomez - Mexican Taqueria
(W) https://gyg.com.sg
(H) 1030am - 930pm
(A) 1 Vista Exchange Green #01-32 The Star Vista