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100,000 ‘Likes’: Video Contest "My Moments in RWS"

October 29, 2010 rwscooper

Calling all video enthusiasts. We welcome you to submit a clip, not longer than 1 minute, showing yourself, family and / or friends in Resorts World Sentosa.

It could be a moment of your child’s birthday celebrations. Your wedding anniversary. A holiday with family members. An outing with friends. Or all these. And even others.

Make it funny. Interesting. Connect. And stand to win a 3D2N stay package at Festive Hotel Family Room, inclusive of two one-day adult pass to Universal Studios Singapore.

How to submit:

1. Post the video on http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa

2. Before 5:00PM (+8GMT) November 24, 2010

3. Label it “My Moments in RWS – [your name]”

4. Tag yourself to the video and get your friends to vote

From the 5 most ‘Liked’ videos, we will pick one winner based how well you are able to convey the idea of that special moment(s) you had in RWS. Technical aspects like lighting and sound play a part but the most important criteria is how you are able to make us feel and share in your special moment. So whether you are a newbie or a veteran video-producer, it is your idea and feelings that count the most.

The earlier your video is submitted and the more friends and fans ‘Like’ it, the higher the chance it gets to be in the final 5. So break out the video camera and start shooting. And you may just win the 3D2N stay at Festive Hotel.

Terms & conditions

1. This Contest is open to all parties, except employees of Resorts World at Sentosa Pte. Ltd. (“RWS”), their families or anyone else associated with this Contest.

2. All information detailing how to enter this Contest forms part of these terms and conditions. It is a condition of entry that all rules are accepted as final and that the Contestant agrees to abide by these rules. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Submission of an entry will be taken to mean acceptance of these terms and conditions. Entry shall be considered submitted if the video and / or photo is submitted to RWS’s facebook account having the following tag lines: “My Moments in RWS” and/or “I Found It”.

3. Entries should be submitted via RWS’s facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa. Entries must be labelled with the Contestant’s name. Contestants contact details including address and telephone number shall be provided upon request by the organisers. Postal entries shall not be accepted.

4. All entries must be received by the advertised closing time and date.

5. All images and/or videos submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them and must not have been published elsewhere or have won a prize in any other photographic competition. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws. Entrants warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it.

6. Copyright in all images and/or videos submitted for this Contest remains with the respective entrants. However, in consideration of their taking part in the Contest, each entrant grants a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual licence to RWS to feature any or all of the submitted images and/or videos in any of their publications, their websites and/or any promotional material and medium determined by RWS in its sole discretion.

7. Late, illegible, incomplete, defaced or corrupt entries will not be accepted. No responsibility shall be accepted for lost entries and proof of transmission will not be accepted as proof of receipt. Entries must not be sent through agencies or third parties.

8. The winning entry will be that that is judged to be the most able to convey the sense of special moment, be visually appealing, original, correct and self-explanatory. The winner will be notified within thirty days of the closing date of the competition.

9. One entrant shall win 3 Days 2 Nights hotel stay in one of the hotels in Resorts World Sentosa in relation to the “My Moments in RWS” contest and first 20 correct entries shall win a S$25 voucher which may be utilized in Resorts World Sentosa, RWS-branded journals or other gifts in relation to each “I Found It” contest. Prizes are subject to availability and/or RWS reserves the right to substitute any prizes with another prize of similar value at their RWS’s sole discretion.

10. Winners shall be required to take part in publicity events organized by RWS if requested.

11. RWS shall not be liable to any persons taking part in the contests for any injuries, losses or damages in respect of, in connection with and/or arising from the contests, including without limitation, any error in computing any chances, any breakdown or malfunctions in any equipment.

12. RWS shall have the right to amend or vary any of the Terms and Conditions, and may withdraw or discontinue the contests at any time without prior notice. All matters and disputes arising out of the contests will be subject to the final decision of RWS and no correspondence will be entertained.

13. The prizes as described are available on the date of publication. All prizes are non transferable / non exchangeable and there are no cash alternatives.

14. Events may occur that render the competition itself or the awarding of the prizes impossible due to reasons beyond the control of RWS and accordingly RWS may at its absolute discretion vary or amend the terms and conditions and the entrant agrees that no liability shall attach to RWS as a result thereof.

15. In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version and the other versions of the Terms and Conditions, the English version shall prevail.

16. The Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Singapore law. The Courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Promotion Terms and Conditions, including the validity and enforceability thereof.

RWS facebook hits a milestone of 100,000 ‘Likes’

October 28, 2010 rwscooper

It’s Chill-out time at Resorts World

October 22, 2010 rwscooper

[Written by Tania H.]

No matter how active your lifestyle may be, we all need to ‘chill’ sometime. And what better way to watch the world go by, than to have your favourite pick-me-up, munchies and fabulous company for an idling good time. Check out the places at Resorts World to people-watch and just give in to sloth. We promise we wouldn’t tell.

Big Easy Cajun Jazz Bar & Restaurant

Crab Cakes

Many places serve crab cake ($14.88) but none as authentic and traditional as the ones at Big Easy. Succulent prawns are kneaded into the mix for extra crunch and that gives it texture. Best thing is it’s made fresh with quality ingredients. Served with tartar sauce, this is a must-try.

Virgin Hurricane

Order the Virgin Hurricane mocktail for a refreshing start to your meal, before tucking into the Jambalaya ($23.99; add $4.88 for prawns) which consists of shredded chicken and home-made sausages, a rare find.

Jambalaya

The corn bread which is served with the Jambalaya and other mains is amazingly good. Its fluffy texture is more similar to that of a cake but not as dense. It melts in the mouth and every crumb is a taste of heaven. That alone warrants a return visit. With hospitable staff, a Jazz band which plays every Friday and Saturday from 8pm and 30 percent off all mains for lunch, you should stop by Big Easy soon.

Casino Royale Bar

Martini Royale

Like the center of the universe, the Casino Royale Bar is where the action happens. Relax over a luscious cocktail, and I recommend our gleaming signature Martini Royale ($12) or if you’re into something sweeter, ask for Poker’s Twist ($12).

Nigiri Sushi Set

Notable local songstress Felinda Wong and other artists perform a mix of English, Mandarin and Canto-pop hits daily on stage and you can even do a song request. For those feeling peckish, there’s chicken yakitori ($15) or nigiri sushi ($18) for snacks.

Chili’s Grill and Bar

Triple Play

Located just beside Universal Studios Singapore, Chili’s gets a good mix of guests; from holiday makers, day visitors to white collar workers. It’s not hard to see why it’s popular. People are drinking martinis, chomping on burgers and bonding. My friend declares it’s the best place to kick back and order familiar favourites to share with pals. Triple play ($23.90) and Big Mouth Bites ($19.90) are definitely recommended as it’s effortless to just grab and bite. Featuring chicken crispers, boneless buffalo wings with a lemony twang and Southwestern eggrolls, you get a bit of everything with Triple Play.

Big Mouth Bites

As for Big Mouth Bites, it’s four mini beef burgers stacked with juicy USDA ground steak and accompanied by fries and skinny onion strings. Sit by the bar to interact with the bartender or by the tables to soak in the vibrant atmosphere.

Hard Rock Café

Hard Rock Cafe

Don’t call me outdated but I like the hard rock songs of the 70s, 80s and all the way till the 90s for their angsty lyrics, wild vocals and melodious ‘live’ instrumental beat. If you’re feeling nostalgic, dining at Hard Rock Café will be a trip down memory lane. The staff here lives up to the Hard Rock motto of ‘Love all, Serve all’ as they attend to guests with an air of suave flair. Operations is as sleek as the red and black colour scheme of the restaurant. Choose booth seating for added comfort or at one of the round tables in the spacious dining room. Kids get colouring materials to keep them at bay while parents can chit-chat.

Legendary Burger

I tucked into the Legendary Burger with crispy bacon and a thick slab of beef patty, and my daughter took to her spaghetti meatballs which came with a drink ($8). Check out the bouffant hairstyles of stars of yester-year MTVs on the screens. It’s quite entertaining.

The Rock Bar

Drumlets, battered fish and fries – great finger food

Newly renovated, The Rock Bar at Hard Rock Hotel lobby is simply a fun hang-out. With bar stools and edgy furniture for more comfortable seating, the view opens up to the magnificent hotel sand pool just a few steps away. The bartenders are attentive and always up for a chat. I’m amused by how some drinks have befitting captions like for example, Hard Rock Signature’s Purple Rain is tagged as “Simply the Best—Tina Turner” and the Apple Crumble Martini is under Rock Star Specials “You Want It, You Got It—Alice Cooper”. Check out the signature cocktails specials at $12++ each, Monday to Thursday from 6pm onwards. And the house pours at just $10 nett each, from 6pm onwards on Friday and during RWS in-house ticketed event days. Finger food is available on the snacks menu and if you want to take your fun outdoor, book one of the pool cabanas for $300 for four hours which comes with 2 bottles of Laurent Perrier champagne.

Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Mulligan’s

From the façade, it looks dubious, with the yellow trimmed signboard and barrels which act as tables. But once you enter Mulligan’s, it’s a whole new world—Irish to be exact. Although starkly lit, the atmosphere is comforting and cozy. Looking at the screens in the restaurant, I can almost hear the cheering during the recent World Cup Fever.

Fish & Chips

But for lunch, it’s an intimate eatery for friends. I had the steak and cheese pie ($16), and clam chowder ($8) which blew me over. Straight out of the oven to our table, the aroma had me at ‘hello’. I wiped out every morsel of crumbly puff pastry left in the ramekin while the chowder left me craving for more. No doubt, I’ll be back again!

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This series is prepared by our very own foodie lady, Tania H. She provides suggestions about where you can go for special occasions. And some insider tips too.

Tania’s previous posts for this series were suggestions for Power Lunches (Part 1; Part 2) and Sweet Cravings (Part 1; Part 2).

For more dining options, please check out rwsentosa.com.

Get ready to Rumble- a last time Part II

October 15, 2010 rwscooper

We hope you’re gearing up for some good fights tonight and tomorrow. We’ve introduced who’s fighting tonight, and here’s who’s ready to rumble tomorrow night. And yes, there will be a couple of ladies taking on each other too.

16th October 2010

UNDERCARD:

Yun Seob Kwak (South Korea)

Yun Seob Kwak, or “The Prince”, is a superb MMA fighter from South Korea. With a good athletic built and a wealth of experience, he can do some serious damage with his strong striking ability and dangerous kicks.

Zorobabei “Zoro” Moreira (Singapore)

With a Blacke Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and legendary Roberto “Gordo” Corrrea de Lima as his trainer, Zoro is no easy opponent. His accolades include clinching the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Mundials World Championship.

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Chris Barnett “Beast Boy” (Spain)

Highly agile despite his immense size, the “Beast Boy” is trained in wrestling, Judo and Taekwondo. Despite his weight, his flying knees and punches come fast and furious. He’s known to deliver some serious knock-out punches and is an up and coming heavyweight fighter.

Eric Prindle “American Soldier” (USA)

A former soldier from the US Army, Eric is a 5-time All Army Chmapion and 4-time Armed Forces Champion. He’s also won over 100 amateur boxing fights. Now a pro MMA fighter, he’s been under the tutelage of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and is now ready to rumble!

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MAIN EVENT:

Chee Jian Kai (China)

Trained in Muay Thai, Sanshou and kickboxing, Chee Jian Kai is a formidable striker, with an established career with over 30 Muay Thai fights. Now he’s looking to make a splash in the MMA scene.

Ole “Iron Fist” Baguio Laursen (Denmark/ Philippines)

A current Martial Combat Superfight Belt holder, this World Kick-boxing Champion has lived and breathed martial arts since 15 years old. Ole the “Iron Fist” has a reputation of knocking out opponents and has now added grappling to his growing skill-set. Watch out for his grip!

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Eilleen Forrest (Australia)

Winning 16 out of her 18 pro Muay Thai fights, this Australian beauty is a powerhouse striker. Since transiting onto MMA, she has also been adding ground fighting skills to her game, such as submission and grappling. Don’t mess with her!

Claire Haigh (Luxumbourg)

Ranked #3 in Thailand for Muay Thai, Claire is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Blue belt who formerly trained in Brazil. Having competed at the highest level of Muay Thai in the prestigious King and Queen Cup events, Claire has quickly established herself as one of the top female MMA opponent in the world.

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Vuisile “The Cheetah” Coloss (South Africa)

A champion kickboxer, “The Cheetah” is crossing over to MMA in a big way. With professional kickboxing record of 23 wins, the current South-African Thai Kickboxing Champion is one heck of a ground fighter.

Eduard “The Landslide” Folayang (Philippines)

A highly decorated Wushu Figther, “The Landslide” is a multi medalist from the South-East Asian Games. A new breed of MAA fighthers with traditional Martial Arts base, he possesses superior offense and defense skills, powerful striking abilities and takedown and submission skills.

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SUPERFIGHT

Xue Gou Bing (China)

One of the more veteran fighters emerging from the China MMA scene, Xue has competed in international level MMA fights such as Art of War and various other events. He’s highly trained in Sanda, and has picked up some pretty nifty grappling techniques, making him a versatile MMA fighter.

Mitch Chillson “The Dragon” (Singapore

A Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt with 11 years of seasoned fight experience, the “Brodinho” lays claim to dozens of Brazilian National titles. But most impressively, he’s a Mundials World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After clinching two victories at Martial Combat so far, he will be back in the cage for his hat trick victory.

Looks exciting? Well if you haven’t bought your tickets, what are you waiting for? We hear the fight between Xue and Mich “The Dragon”‘s gonna be quite a sight. Visit www.rwsentosa.com to buy your tickets.

Get ready to Rumble- a last time

October 13, 2010 rwscooper

This is it. The last of the fight nights for MMA 2010. And they’re certainly saving the best for last.This week’s Martial Combat Fight will once again, feature female fighters.

Wanna know who’s facing off with who?

Find out below:

15th October 2010

UNDERCARD:

Zhang Mei Xuan (China)

Trained in Sanda for two years and MMA since last year, Zhang is fast with his strikes and kicks and excels in his Chinese wrestling skills. Since his immersion into MMA, he’s fought four times and remains undefeated, definitely a force to be reckoned with.

Reggie Amarante “Baby Ama”(Philippines)

As a star in the Philippines Boxing Reality TV series, he’s a fighter who aims for knockout victories. Rigorous training and conditioning allows him to execute dangerously powerful blows on a standing match or on the ground. Either way, his opponent better watch out.

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Mitchell Wheeler (USA)

A good striker strong in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu,Michell has been on a winning streak since turning pro. He’s been training hard and is in top physical condition, and is ready to take on the challenge.

Arthur Cesar “GoGo” (Brazil)

A highly reputable MMA figther from Brazil, “GoGo” has a well developed Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ground game, but his talent is in his striking abilities. With three wins under his belt, Arthur is a force to be reckoned with.

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Wang Jin Gang(China)

Trained in Boxing, Muay Thai and Sanda, Wang is one of China’s more experienced international fighters and has participated in numerous events. He’s fought two MMA events and won, and is ready to test his MMA skills at an international level.

Brian Choi “Polar Bear’ (South Korea)

Brian the “Polar Bear” Choi is known for using his wrestling background for explosive takedowns. A well rounded fighers with strong punches, his opponents will have to match up in versatility to stand a chance.

MAIN EVENT:

Shannon “The Cannon” Ritch (USA)

A veteran of MMA, “The Cannon” has over 115 MMA fights under his belt, and has fought in the largest organizations all over the world. A Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt, he’s just come off a string of losses in the US and is hungry for redemption.

“Magical” Ray Elbe (USA)

A well-seasoned MMA veteran with over 30 fights, Magical Ray has faced opponents from around the world. He’s reached celebrity status as a competitor on season 9 of the UFC Ultimate Fighter reality TV show and is keen to maintain his reputation as a fierce competitor.

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Sun Jiao “Trinity” (China)

Trained in stndup fighting, “Trinity” is a strong striker and has trained to defend from submissions on the ground. After losing her first international fight at Martial Combat 5, she is eager to return to set the record straight and prove her worth.

Ella Tan “Ice Cool” (Malaysia)

“Ice Cool” is a 2-time Malaysian Muay Thai and Sanshou Champion and with her vicious striking power (for someone her size), she is ready to take the next step into the MMA scene, and make her debut in the Martial Combat cage.

SUPERFIGHT

Liu Guo Quan (China)
An ex-member of the Art of War team training under Pedro Schmall (a Gracie Humaita Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt), Liu is eager to test his skills against the world’s best.

Leandro Issa “Brodinho”(Brazil)

Keep a look out for Saturday’s Fight Card soon. If you wish to watch the fighters in action, head on over to www.rwsentosa.com to buy your tickets.It’s your last chance to catch these elite fighters in action!

Chef of the Century descends upon Resorts World Sentosa

October 09, 2010 rwscooper

“Exhilarating” and “bliss” are just a couple of choice words to describe Chef Joël Robuchon’s food. The great Chef Robuchon is the world’s most decorated chef with 26 24* stars in the 2010 Michelin Guide.

And he’s coming to Resorts World Sentosa!

In early 2011, Chef Robuchon will be bringing his three widely successful concepts to Singapore: Joël Robuchon Restaurant, L‟Atelier de Joël Robuchon, The Pastry Shop and Lounge.

It doesn’t just stop there. On top of great food, patrons can also expect a stellar team of chefs, maître d and stewards, all handpicked from his dining establishments to spearhead the three outlets.

Mr. Robuchon said: “Joël Robuchon Restaurant will be a fine dining restaurant with the quality of service of a three Michelin-star dining establishment as it currently exists in Tokyo, Las Vegas and Paris, while L‟Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a different innovative concept. It features a „convivial‟ atmosphere, where I wanted to stage the chefs in a central kitchen in full view of the guest, without any manager. The guest, seated at the counter, can see his product being transformed, everything is transparent, and he can even follow the cooking of his meat on the teppanyaki or on the spit of the rotisserie.”

If you’re not familiar with who Joël Robuchon is, just check out his list of accomplishments.

Chef Robuchon standing outside the location
of his restaurant at Resorts World

At a glance:

Chef/Owner of 21 restaurants around the world under the Joël Robuchon name; bestowed 26 Michelin-stars between them
Received The Laurent Perrier 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award at The S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants
In 2008, Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand was the only recipient to receive three Michelin-stars in the city of Las Vegas.
Jamin was awarded Best Restaurant in the World by International Herald Tribune (1994)
Titled ‘Chef of the Century’ by the Gault Millau guide (1990)
Youngest chef ever to be awarded three-Michelin-stars for Jamin (1984)
Received the highest honour of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Outstanding French Craftsman) in cuisine (1976)
Published several cookbooks and chairing the committee of the current edition of Le Grand Larousse Gastronomique (the authoritative encyclopedia of gastronomy)
Started his own cooking show, called Bon Appétit, Bien Sûr (2000-2009) and the first ever cooking cable channel called Gourmet TV with producer Guy Job (1996)

To know more about F&B dining options at Resorts World Sentosa, visit www.rwsentosa.com.

Barclays Premier League screening in Resorts World Sentosa

October 08, 2010 rwscooper

Football madness is back in Resorts World Sentosa.

For the month of October, selected BPL matches will be screened at the Forum, and yes, you’ll get to catch the action on our humongous screen.

If you’re going to pick and choose just one day to come down, we’d suggest October 16. Other than the fact that there will be exciting matches that night (Manchester United VS West Brom, Aston Villa VS Chelsea), there will also be fringe activities and prizes to be won.

16/10/2010 (Sat) 2200 Manchester United VS West Brom 0030 Aston Villa VS Chelsea	17/10/2020 (Sun) 2030 Everton VS Liverpool 2300 Blackpool VS Manchester City
23/10/2010 (Sat) 1945 Tottenham VS Everton 2200 Chelsea VS Wolverhampton	24/10/2010 (Sun) 2030 Stoke VS Manchester United 2300 Manchester City VS Arsenal
30/10/2010 (Sat) 2200 Arsenal VS West Ham 0030 Manchester United VS Tottenham	31/10/2010 (Sun) 2130 Bolton VS Liverpool 0000 Newcastle VS Sunderland