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DaVinci said it was possible, as have many others since. Now, maybe it’s happening. English movie stuntman Gary Connery recently became the first man to jump out of a helicopter wearing nothing but a reinforced spaceman suit and pair of bat-like wings. It took him nearly a minute to glide the thousand feet safely to earth.

According to news reports, improved versions of his equipment, including a light propulsion engine backpack, are already on the drawing board. Can you imagine the whole lot of shaking going on right now in airline boardrooms?

Once people start flying around independently, will that result in reduced ticket prices to lure them back into cramped five-across seats? What about the airport security fondlers? Will they have to find other outlets for their fun? And what does it mean for air traffic controllers? Will they have to stay awake long enough to act as traffic cops as hordes of people sail by in all directions? Oh, the humanity!
Five Fave Ethnic Restaurants in Singapore PDF Print E-mail


The exotic city-state is one your travel4seniors.com editor’s favorite world destinations. The former British colony and now independent nation offers some of best restaurants. Here are several favorites:

Gattopardo: The traditional Italian pastas are enhanced by fresh seafood harvested in nearby Pacific Ocean waters. Some eclectic dishes are flavored by Asian ingredients and exotic spices. I've enjoyed the tasty bucatini con la sarde. It's made of generous tubes of spaghetti with fresh-caught sardines, fennel, saffron and pine nuts. Gattopardo, Hotel Fort Canning, 11 Canning Walk. gattopardo.com.sg Les Amis: This beautifully appointed French café would fit right in on an exotic Paris boulevard. I've enjoyed the canard special, consisting of leg of duck, French beans, radicchio and pumpkin. Les Amis, 1 Scotts Rd., #02-16 Shaw Centre. lesamis.com.sg

Cherry Garden: The traditional Chinese restaurant offers a great variety, including Mandarin and Sichuan dishes. Its bright red decor features teak paneling, intimate lighting and excellent service. Enjoy the many varieties of dim sum, especially the steamed spinach prawn variety. Consider the all-you-can-eat-and-drink special for $100. Cherry Garden, Raffles Bvd, Marina Sq. mandarinoriental.com/singapore/fine-dining/cherry-garden

Aoki: There are three Aoki restaurants in Singapore, all offering excellent Japanese dinners. The local managers boast that much of the raw ingredients are flown in daily from Japan. My choice was the Nigiri Sushi Tokusen dinner. The servings included pickled salad, miso soup, chawamushi, nigiri sushi and a sushi roll. Aoki, 1 Scotts Road. aoki-restaurant.com.sg

Punjab Grill: The ultra-modern Indian restaurant ambiance is Oz-like bright glass and shiny metal. Overseen by head chef and local TV personality Jiggs Calra, each dish is carefully prepared in traditional Indian style.

I ordered the Norwegian salmon tikka with vegetable medley. My companion enjoyed the more seasoned tandooori foie gras with mango chutney. Basic cost from $75. Punjab Grill, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave. marinabaysands.com
 
 
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