Universal Studio Singapore

Universal Studio Singapore is excellent for a family holiday, children and adults of all ages can enjoy the experience and have fun. This tour package makes it more convenient for families with small children, or those who don't want to worry about transport as we will provide all transfers.We also have a package to Universal Studios Singapore from Malaysiawhich includes special Silk Air flights if you prefer a more complete travel package.Universal Studio Singapore is located on the southern island Sentosa. Part of the Resorts World Sentosa it occupies 20 hectares of land. Visit this one-of-a-kind theme park in Asia. For an extra special stay, why not book a room in Resort World Sentosa instead? The hotels are themed, each with a distinct personality and just right next to the Universal Studios theme park. There are 24 attractions and rides with some making their debut in Singapore. The park is divided into seven themed zones around a lagoon - including Far Far Away, Lost World and Ancient Egypt. Celebrity look-a-likes roam the park while there are many places to eat and shop.

History

[edit]Park history

Construction of Resorts World Sentosa, and Universal Studios Singapore began on 19 April 2008. After almost two years of construction, the park opened on 18 March 2010.Universal Studios Singapore was opened for sneak peek week in view of the Chinese New Year Celebrations, from 5 pm to 9 pm every night between 14 to 21 February 2010.[4] Though visitors had to pay SGD$10 to enter the park even-though rides were not operating, tickets for the week were sold out in 2 days. On 5 March 2010, it was announced that the park will open its doors at 8:28 am (UTC+8) on 18 March 2010, for a soft-opening phase. From 13 March 2010, the team members of Resorts World Sentosa and their families had a chance to visit the park before the public has a chance to do so.[5] The park had its soft opening period from 18 March 2010 to 26 October 2010.[6]

The official grand opening of the park was held on 28 May 2011, along with the grand opening gala being held on 27 May 2011 evening. It was a star-studded event with Asian superstars Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Vicki Zhao, and former "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul making an appearance at the gala event, along with some 1,600 guests.[7]

In October 2011, Universal Studios Singapore began their Halloween Horror Nights events.[8][9]

Park layout

The Universal Globe

USS Entrance ArchwayUniversal Studios Singapore is 20 hectares (49 acres) in size, occupying the easternmost part of the 49-hectare (120-acre) Resorts World Sentosa. There are a total of 24 attractions, of which 18 are original or specially adapted for the park.[28] The park consists of seven themed zones which surround a lagoon. Each zone is based on a blockbuster movie or a television show, featuring their own unique attractions, character appearances, dining and shopping areas. The park features the world's tallest pair of dueling roller coasters that are based on the popular television series, Battlestar Galactica; a castle from the world of Shrek and Monster Rock, a live musical show featuring the Universal Monsters. Universal Studios Singapore has over 30 restaurants and food carts, together with 20 unique retail stores and carts located around the park. Attractions premiering are marked "Premiere" and dining outlets that are certified Halal are marked with "Halal".

Themed Zone Notes

HollywoodThemed after the real Hollywood Boulevard of the 1970s, the Hollywood zone is framed by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous Hollywood 'Walk of Fame'.

New York

Themed after post-modern New York City that features sidewalks and classic landmarks that mimic its cityscape. The area is enhanced by neon lights and flanked by street facades that set the scenes for big city fun and also real-time movie production for most Hollywood blockbuster films.

Sci-Fi CitySci-Fi City is themed after what cities and metropolis may look like in the future, equipped with space-age technologies and the ultimate modern conveniences.

Ancient EgyptAs the name suggests, the Ancient Egypt zone is themed after the rich Egyptian architecture and artifacts found during the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration in the 1930s.

The Lost WorldThe Lost World zone features two smaller themed regions: Jurassic Park and Waterworld.

Far Far AwayFar Far Away is based on the kingdom of the same name featured in DreamWorks Animations' Shrek.

MadagascarThe Madagascar zone features a displaced cargo ship that houses the Madagascar: A Crate Adventure ride. It also features all of the characters from DreamWorks Animations' Madagascar.

Hollywood

Pantages Hollywood Theatre

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood is the main entrance area of the park. Its only attraction, a broadway-style theatre, is accompanied by 

several restaurants and a variety of flagship shops. Being a replica of the Hollywood Boulevard, this zone is 

flanked by dynamic architecture and palm trees. It also features a replica of the famous Hollywood Walk of 

Fame.[29] Special character appearances include: Po from Kung Fu Panda, Frankenstein's Monster, Woody 

Woodpecker,Winnie Woodpecker, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Beetlejuice and Betty Boop.

Name Type Notes Status

Pantages Hollywood Theater Live Performance

A 1,500-seat indoor Broadway-style theatre that is fully equipped to host plays, musicals and performances, home to the rock-n-roll musical titled "Monster Rock!", which features the infamous Universal Monsters.[30]

Operating

Lake Hollywood Spectacular Show

A live pyrotechnics show that is set to a musical score over Lake Hollywood in the park. The show only runs on Friday and Saturday nights at 9.30pm, and is one of the main highlights of Hollywood After Hours.[31]

Operating(Only Fri & Sat)

Universal Studios Store Retail Outlet

The is the flagship store of Universal Studios Singapore offering a wide variety of themed collectibles, toys and apparel from all seven themed zones of the park.

Open

The Dark Room Retail Outlet A store that sells a wide variety of camera accessories. Open

Superstar Candies Retail OutletA candy store that sells candies like candy floss and homemade fudge.

Open

Silver Screen Collectibles Retail Outlet

A retail outlet offering celebrity photos and posters, collectibles, books, as well as Betty Boop themed souvenirs and apparel.

Open

Star Characters Retail OutletA retail outlet that sells exclusive DreamWorks Animation merchandise.

Open

The Brown Derby Retail Outlet

A retail store where guests can shop for Sesame Street themed souvenirs and apparel.[32]

Open

Mel's Drive-In F&B Outlet

A diner that is based on the 1973 film, American Graffiti, which serves up a variety of snacks and beverages the old-fashioned '50s way. (Halal)

Open

Hollywood China Bistro F&B Outlet

A restaurant that serves traditional Cantonese cuisine with a modern twist in anart deco Chinese restaurant setting.

Open

Celebrity Café and Bakery F&B Outlet

A food outlet filled with portraits of famous celebrities that serves freshly made sandwiches, puff pastry pies and classic desserts. (Halal)[33]

Open

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New York

New York

New York Public LibraryNew York is based on the original New York City, during the era of post-modernization. This zone features various icons commonly portrayed in movies including the city skyline, neon lights, facades, and sidewalks. This zone also has a replica of the famous New York Public Library with two lion statues at its entrance.[34] Special Sesame Street character appearances include: Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Cookie Monster andOscar the Grouch.

Name Type Notes Status

Lights! Camera! Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg

ShowA sound stage fitted with special effects to mimic a major hurricane about to hit New York City.[35]

Showing

Loui's NY Pizza Parlor F&B OutletA pizza parlor that sells traditional Italian pizzas as well as other local favourites.[33]

Open

KT's Grill F&B OutletA full-service restaurant that serves authentic New York grill cuisine and several "East meets West" dishes, with a rich woodwork interior reminiscent of a 1940's NY dinner house.

Open

Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase

Steel  Suspended   Dar   

k Ride

Opening early 2013 – this attraction was announced in May 2012 and will be located in the home of the announced-but-never-opened Stage 28 attraction.

Undergoing

Tests

[edit]Sci-Fi City

Accelerator teacups ride

Battlestar Galactica dueling roller coastersSci-Fi City is an imagined metropolis of the future that contains many modern conveniences of life, but with little or no remnants of past inhabitants and cultures that are able to stand the course of time. It is the home of the world's tallest pair of dueling roller coasters, at a height of 42.7 metres (140 ft).[28][36] The pair of dueling roller coasters, Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon, are based on the hit television series, Battlestar Galactica.

Name Type Notes Status

Accelerator TeacupsA whirling twirling ride that spins guests around. A similar ride, Storm Force Accelatron, is found in Universal's Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort.[37]

Operating

Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN

Steel Dueling  Seated Roller    

Coaster

A sit-down roller coaster that was designed for speed without inversions. The trains are modeled after the Colonial Mark II Viper used by the Human faction as seen in the Battlestar Galactica series.

Operating

Battlestar Galactica: CYLON

Steel Dueling  Inverted    Roller 

Coaster

A suspended roller coaster that was designed to perform many near-misses and intense maneuvers - 5 inversions: Cobra roll, corkscrews, vertical loop, and a zero-g roll. The trains are modeled after the Cylon Heavy Raider used by the Cylon faction as seen in the Battlestar Galactica series.

Operating

Transformers: The Ride

4-D Dark Ride   Motion    Simulator

A dark ride that uses the same ride-vehicle technology as The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, but with a completely different track layout that spans across two levels. It has giant wrap-around screens that sport photo-realistic 3D-HD video imagery at various points throughout the ride, and has additional 4-D effects (water spray, wind, hot air, fog, etc.) that further enhances the ride experience. This attraction first premiered in Singapore on December 2011, and later at Universal Studios Hollywood.[22]

Operating

Galactica PX Retail Outlet A retail outlet selling Sci-Fi collectible merchandise.[1][32] Open

Transformers Supply Vault

Retail OutletA retail outlet selling a variety of Transformers and Transformers: The Ride merchandise.[38]

Open

Starbot Cafe: Human Refueling Center

F&B OutletA food and beverage outlet selling a variety of items including soft-serve ice creams.(Halal)[38]

Open

[edit]Ancient Egypt

Statues of Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt is based on the historical adaptation of Ancient Egypt during the 1930s Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration. It features obelisks and pyramids which are typical of Ancient Egypt. Also featured are Pharaohs' tombs which were commonly discovered during that era. This zone relies on the depictions made in the popular film franchise, The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser.[39]

Name Type Notes Status

Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride

Enclosed Steel Roller Coaster   Dark    

Ride

A high-speed dark ride that sports sharp turns and fast reverse sections, built within a complex that is partially lighted. This ride was inspired and developed from the The Mummy film franchise.[40][41]

Operating

Treasure Hunters

Mini-Car RideA leisure car ride that drives around an abandoned Egyptian excavation site. The ride vehicles are modelled to have the look of vintage jeeps.[1][42]

Operating

Carter’s Curiosities

Retail OutletA retail outlet selling souvenirs and replicas of Egyptian treasures, historical artefacts and fossils discovered from the ancient Egyptian ruins.[1][32]

Open

Oasis Spice Café

F&B OutletAn Egyptian-themed buffeteria serving specialities flavored with Mediterranean, Turkish, Lebanese and Indian Spices.[1][33]

Open

[edit]The Lost World

The Jurassic Park entrance with Canopy Flyer in the background.

Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure's final splashdown.

The Waterworld arenaThe Lost World contains many traditional attractions present in most Universal Studios parks around the world and is divided into two sub areas:Jurassic Park and Waterworld. Jurassic Park, based on the popular film franchise by Steven Spielberg and novels by Michael Crichton, features the newly redesigned Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure which is based on the popular water rides in other Universal Studios parks. Waterworld, based on the film Waterworld starring Kevin Costner, is a stadium that features a live show performance.[43]

Name Type Notes Status

Canopy FlyerMini Stee

l  Suspended    Roller Coaster

A suspended 4-seater roller coaster car that glides gently over the tree-tops of Jurassic Park.[44]

Operating

Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure

River Rapids Raft System

A river rapids ride that features a white water raft system where riders on circular rafts are tossed along waterways within the Jurassic Park compound, which is home to several animatronic dinosaurs, the ride finishes with riders plunging down from the Hydroelectric Generator compound.[45]

Operating

WaterworldLive 

Show/Performance

A live-action performance that involves stunts and pyrotechnics, on a stage that is set within a large pool of water.[46]

Showing

Amber Rock ClimbRock Climb/Skill 

ChallengeA rock-climbing attraction that is fashioned to look like a dinosaur dig site.[47]

Operating

Dino-Soarin' Fly Around Ride

A children's ride that spins around gently, with riders being able to control the vertical height of their carriage during the ride duration. The ride cars were designed to look like pterodactyls.[48]

Operating

Jurassic Outfitters Retail OutletA retail store that sells official Jurassic Park apparel, hats and towels.

Open

The Dino-Store Retail OutletA retail store that sells official Jurassic Park souvenirs and other dinosaur-related merchandise.[32]

Open

Fossil Fuels F&B OutletA food stand that sells a variety of light snacks and frozen beverages.

Open

Discovery Food Court

F&B OutletA food court that is themed after the Discovery Center building featured in the original Jurassic Park movie, serves a wide variety of local delights and cuisines.[33]

Open

[edit]Far Far Away

Far Far Away Castle

Far Far Away Castle up-close

Shrek's SwampFar Far Away is inspired by DreamWorks Animation's hit Shrek franchise which depicted how the fairy-tale characters lived in daily life. The zone consists of many recognizable locations from the film series, and the main highlight of the zone is the 40-metre tall Far Far Away Castle.[49] Special character appearances include: Shrek, Donkey,[50] Puss In Boots and Princess Fiona.[50]

Name Type Notes Status

Shrek 4-D Adventure3-D Show with Added Effects

A 3-D stereoscopic show with added physical effects that is based on the story of Shrek and his quest to save Princess Fiona.[51]

Showing

Donkey LiveLive 

Show/Performance

An interactive live show using digital puppetry technology, which featuresDonkey entertaining and engaging guests in conversation in an intimate theatre setting.[52]

Showing

Enchanted AirwaysSteel Junior Roller 

Coaster

A junior roller coaster that whizzes about within the zone of Far Far Away. The trains are modeled after Dragon from the world of Shrek.[53]

Operating

Magic Potion Spin Kiddy Ferris Wheel

A miniature ferris wheel for children, the ride was themed to be a part of a potion assembly line that circles the room, bottling magical elixirs from a giant wooden vat. The ride is located within the Fairy Godmother's Potion Shop.[54]

Operating

Fairy Godmother's Potion Shop

Retail OutletA large retail outlet with memorabilia, drinks and gifts from the world ofShrek.[55][32]

Open

Fairy Godmother's Juice Bar

F&B OutletA drinks store that sells juices themed to look like magical concoctions.[28]

Open

Goldilocks F&B OutletA food outlet that sells fried chicken, fish and chips, chicken sandwiches, fresh mash potatoes with gravy, coleslaw as well as French fries. (Halal)

Open

Friar's F&B OutletA food stand that sells a unique variety of hot and cold specialty sandwich wraps that are accompanied with potato chips.[33]

Open

[edit]Madagascar

The entrance to Madagascar: A Crate Adventure.

King Julien's Beach Party-Go-RoundMadagascar is inspired by the hit DreamWorks Animation franchise of the same name which features four zoo animals, Alex, Gloria, Marty and Melmanescaping from the Central Park Zoo and unfortunately crashing onto the island of Madagascar. The zone features lush tropical jungles as well as two rides.[56] Special character appearances include: Alex, Gloria, King Julien, Skipper, Kowalski, Private, Rico, Mort and Maurice.

Name Type Notes Status

Madagascar: A Crate Adventure

Water Boat Ride

A river boat ride with state-of-the-art animatronics, digital projection and surround sound, all housed within the hull of a displaced cargo ship. This attraction features the famous voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith throughout the ride.[19]

Operating

King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round

CarouselA merry-go-round ride that is themed and decorated with all the characters ofMadagascar.[57]

Operating

Penguin Mercantile

Retail Outlet A retail outlet located at the exit of 'Madagascar: A Crate Adventure' that sells plush hats, key fobs, T-shirts and other assorted keepsakes inspired by the many characters of Madagascar,[55] as well as on-ride photos of visitors who rode on 'Madagascar: A Crate 

Open

Adventure'.[32][56]

Marty's Casa Del Wild

F&B Outlet

A café that is inspired by the first movie and is hosted by Marty the Zebra, which serves a variety of South East Asian specialties such as Nasi Padang, Pad Thai,Chicken Rice, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Tom Yum Soup and Asian Rotisserie Chicken.[1]

Open

Gloria's Snack Shack

F&B OutletA food store that is hosted by Gloria the Hippo, which offers some Japanese-inspired quick bites[28] such as yakitori, rice bowls and invigorating thirst-quenchers.[1][33]

Open

[edit]Hollywood After Hours

Universal Studios Singapore Hollywood After Hours happens every Friday and Saturday night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm where visitors pay SGD$5 per entry into Universal Studios Singapore's Hollywood zone to dine and shop. The Lake Hollywood Spectacular is a pyrotechnics show that happens at 9 pm during Hollywood After Hours. Same-day park guests and Annual Park Holders can enter the park during Hollywood After Hours for free.[edit]Hollywood Dreams Parade

Universal Studios Singapore Hollywood Dreams Parade is the parks' first full-scale regular theme parade. Running through five of the parks seven zones, the parade consists of fourteen intricately detailed floats, special effects, over one hundred performers, custom musical score and the "Hollywood Dreams" dance song composed by British composer Ian Habgood.[edit]VIP tour

Universal Studios Singapore VIP Tour offers merchandise discounts, complimentary dining, golden photo opportunities with celebrity lookalikes as well as VIP access on rides, attractions and performances. Each tour accommodates between two and twelve guests per Guide. Each tour lasts approximately five hours around Universal Studios Singapore. The tour covers eight or more attractions. Universal Express access would be made available to all attractions before or after the guide tour.

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Sharpen your axe

SCIENCE OF BUILDING LEADERSBy ROSHAN THIRAN

“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have laboured hard for.” — Socrates

A few years ago, while at Lawas in Sarawak, I was told this story of a very strong and skilled Kayan woodcutter who asked for a job with a timber merchant.

He got the job with a good salary and decent work conditions. And so, the woodcutter was determined to do his best for the boss. His boss gave him an axe and on his first day, the woodcutter cut down 15 trees. The boss was pleased and said: “Well done, good work!”

Highly motivated, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but could only fell 13 trees. The third day, he tried even harder, but only 11 trees were chopped down.

Day after day, he tried harder but he cut down fewer trees. “I must be losing my strength,” the Kayan woodcutter thought. He apologised to the boss, claiming he could not understand why.

“When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” the boss asked. “Sharpen? I had no time to

sharpen my axe. I have been too busy cutting down trees,” said the woodcutter.

He sharpened his axe and immediately was back to 15 trees a day. Since then, he begins the day

by sharpening his axe.

Most leaders are too busy doing and trying to achieve, that they never take time to learn and

grow. Most of us don’t have the time or patience to update skills, knowledge, and beliefs about

an industry, or to take time to think and reflect. Many assume that learning ends at school and

so sharpening our axe is not a priority.

So, what exactly is sharpening the axe? Dr Steven Covey, who popularised the term, believes it

means “increasing your personal production capacity by daily self care and self-maintenance.”

Most people fail to understand what it means and mistake it for taking a break or vacation. If

you’re overworking yourself and your productivity drops off, take a break.

However, that isn’t sharpening the axe; that’s putting the axe down. When you put down a dull

blade and rest, the blade will still be dull when you pick it up.

The woodcutter does need downtime to rest, but it is not “sharpening the axe.” The woodcutter

only becomes more productive by sharpening his blade, analysing new woodcutting

techniques, exercising to become stronger, and learning from other woodcutters.

Sharpening the axe is an activity. You too can sharpen the axe of your life. Here are 10 ways:

● Read a book every day;

● Get out of your comfort zone by changing jobs. A new job forces you to learn;

● Have a deep conversation with someone you find interesting. Sharpen your axe through that

interaction;

● Pick up a new hobby. Stretch yourself physically, mentally or emotionally;

● Study something new;

● Overcome a specific fear you have or quit a bad habit;

● Have a daily exercise routine or take part in some competition;

● Identify your blind spots. Understand, acknowledge, and address it;

● Ask for feedback and get a mentor; and

● Learn from people who inspire you. Subscribe to YouTube/leaderonomicsmedia and watch

interviews of great leaders.

You have to do it as often as possible. But if you’re so focused on your task at hand with no

time for discussion, introspection, or study, you’re not really moving forward. Just as a car

needs to be refuelled to keep going, we too need refuelling through learning.

The Management Mythbuster author David Axson believes most organisations still rely on

outdated management strategies. Unless we are sharpening our axe daily by observing the

changing world and changing ourselves accordingly, we risk becoming irrelevant.

Andrew Grove reinvented Intel and oversaw a 4,500 times increase in market capitalisation by

his daily habitual “axe-sharpening” ritual of understanding global changes and taking

advantage of these to ensure Intel remained relevant.

Employees at Japanese organisations like Toyota believe it’s a crisis if they do not create

improvement each day. The “Kaizen mindset” means that every day, whether you’re a line

worker or executive, you find ways to learn something new and apply it to what you’re doing.

This forces employees to be alert, mindful and constantly improving.

Great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs have a continuous appetite

for learning and growth. They always listen and watch in the hope of learning new ideas and

discovering new truths and realities.

Many of us do just the opposite. By staying in the same job for many years, although we

become experts and our roles become easy, our learning flattens.

We don’t like changing jobs as there is pain and struggle in taking on new roles. But the more

we struggle, the more we learn.

When a new boss with new expectations takes over, we sometimes find ourselves struggling

even though we have been in the same role for years. We try harder but still fail to impress. Why

does this happen?

Much like the woodcutter, trying harder will not yield results. This is because we did not

upgrade ourselves nor grow in the “easy” years. Our years of experience count for nothing as

we did not keep up with the world around us and were ignorant and mindless of things that were

evolving daily around us.

Two weeks ago, I interviewed Harvard Prof Ellen Langer, who reminded me of our natural

inclination to be mindless. Mindlessness is our human tendency to operate on autopilot,

whether by stereotyping, performing mechanically or simply not paying attention.

We are all victims of being mindless at times. By sharpening our axe, we move from a mindless

state to a mindful state; from “blindly going with the flow” to thinking and “breaking

boundaries.”

Why then do so many people fail to sharpen their axe? Well, axe sharpening isn’t as fun as

whacking away at the tree. And it is painful and tedious work.

Religious leader David O. McKay once said: “The greatest battles of life are fought out daily in

the silent chambers of the soul.”

Sharpening the axe is a daily inner battle. Research reveals that self-educated presidents like

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln sharpened their axe daily by cultivating the discipline

of reading.

In a number of Asian organisations, when there is a crisis or financial situation, the first thing

that gets slashed is training programmes for employees. Yet, in a crisis, there is a greater need

for employees to have sharpened axes to deal with issues.

Crises often helps companies to become great because they finally take time to sharpen their

axe by re-looking at their current strategies and reinventing their industries, sometimes through

painful reforms.

Before the 1998 Asian financial crisis, the Korean auto industry were jaguh kampung and known

for low-quality cars with strong domestic car sales.

The crisis forced them to take a step back, sharpen their axe, become mindful to the world and

move to sell the majority of their cars outside South Korea.

Of course, too much or aimless axe sharpening can become another form of procrastination.

Many like to attend training courses and classes but end up never using the axe. After

sharpening the axe, use it or all is in vain.

How are your various blades doing? Your skills, your knowledge, your mind, your physical

body, your relationships, your motivation, your commitment to succeed, your capacity for

growth, your emotions – are all of them still sharp? If not, which ones are dull, and what can you

do to sharpen them?

Lincoln once said: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I’ll spend the first four

sharpening my axe.” What are you doing to sharpen your axe? Take a step back this weekend

and start sharpening your axe.

■ Roshan Thiran is CEO of Leaderonomics, a social enterprise passionate about transforming

the nation through leadership development. Sign your kids up for the leadership camps in June

at www.diodecamp.com, or call 016 6559017. You can also listen to Leaderonomics leaders

every Monday at 11am on BFM89.9 or download podcasts at www.leaderonomics.com.