David Blaine's Magic Compilation

David Blaine, referred by some as modern day Houdini, is undeniably one of the most prominent magicians in the modern magic history. I've mentioned that how I was inspired to learn this art after watching his performance, and I'm sure there are many more magicians of my generation are inspired by him too. This is a clip with compilation of his work over decade, including his major stunts namely

CNY Magic

Here comes the annual highlight - CCTV Spring Festival Gala (春节联欢晚会)'s magic performance is always the center attention among magicians. Lu Chen is the performing magician for 2012 - and he did an excellent illusion using just a mirror. Very creative!
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But I personally think that the last year performance is still better - in fact much more entertaining. Check it out & tell what you think! ;)

Happy CNY 2012!

(Image from Tech Quest)
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Happy Chinese New Year!
May the Year of Dragon brings you good fortune, health, success & prosperity!
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For this year, I think the link below is my fav CNY song - Enjoy! ;)

Back to blogging

I have been thinking a lot about blogging lately. But there's a big difference between thinking and doing.

This morning I am taking photographs of work to submit to the Dorsky Museum open call for Hudson Valley artists. Taking photos of my work really engages me in a process that is very connected to the creation of the work itself. In fact, until I start taking photographs and trying to conceptualize how to present my work, it remains unfinished in a sense. Taking photographs allows me to see with different eyes. A third eye if you will. And the work changes. Morphs. Transcends its original state.

After downloading the photos and taking a quick critical look, before heading back to my studio to troubleshoot some issues and explore other options, I decided to do a quick search for art using prescription bottles. I'm always concerned that I may be doing something that's already been done. I like to be original. And I imagine jurors and curators are not looking for work that has been done before. They are looking for fresh visions.

Here's what I came across. As always, delighted and inspired.

Juen Woest

Jean Shin

Bye to Some Medical Schools (Going to)

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The news is out. The move that was long suspected to be taken "one day", is likely to happen soon. News from The Straits Times:
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"The Malaysian government is looking to slash its list of approved overseas medical schools in an effort to address complaints that too many under-qualified doctors are joining its hospitals.
How many of the 375 recognised overseas medical schools will be dropped is

Housemen: Experiential Learning

What an excellent article. Words of wisdom from someone experienced and qualified enough to comment on current HO training. Good read!
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"..There is a common misconception, even among housemen, that because housemen are being paid, they are working. This is not true.
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Firstly, they are in training and have limited privileges and responsibilities.
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Only after satisfactorily completing

Card Collection (4)

Please join me in welcoming the new card members:
Upper row (From left): Aristocrat (Red & Blue), Guardians v2, Sentinels;
Lower row (From left): Charity:water, Monarch, Steampunk, DeckONE.

(Pic from Theory11)
This deck worths special mentioning. If you read my previous posts, I wrote about charity:water and how it brings clean and safe water to millions of people. I'm glad that now it's in

SGH Campus Video 2012

"This video aims to be a short and powerful introduction to SGH Campus as the hub of patient care, research and education. It features the strong integrated links between SGH and the specialist national centres on campus, working hand in hand towards a common vision.

The SGH Story (1821-2011)

SGH is 190 years old. Established in 1821, restructured in 1989, with former departments spinning

Interesting Imaging (5)

A 50 year-old lady with unremarkable past medical history, presented with increasing abdominal distension for 3 weeks, associated with lower limbs swelling.

CT of abdomen showed..hmm..where are all the abdominal organs? Diagnosis?

SGH PACES Preparation Course

Just finished helping out in PACES mock exam today. Things went successfully and I think committee did a really good job. The debriefing session is especially useful - lots of detailed remarks and good tips for candidates - I myself just re-learned ;) After all, this is the course that my friends and I was trying so hard to get a place when we were preparing for exam 2 years back but just

The New Earth (Audiomachine)

This is an extraordinary piece of music. Put on your earphone (must!) and enjoy it - you'll feel like you're walking through an amazing journey. Try it! ;)

Good Read - Top 10 Reason Why You Should Not Go to Medical School

Came across this article on FB, which was originally from UncommonStudentMD blog. Gosh I must say I really enjoy reading it. The bitter true facts are well-described, and it's just very funny and entertaining throughout. Look at the top 10 Reasons:

1. You will lose all the friends you had before medicine;
2. You will have difficulty sustaining a relationship during training;
3. You will spend

Interesting Imaging (4)

A 60 year-old man with diabetes and hyertension, presented with painless obstructive jaundice. He also has occasional dyspepsia in the past 1 month, and noted weight loss. A MRCP was done, and Radiologist called up and told that there was "interesting finding" (circled).

What is the diagnosis?