I like Chinese New Year. It is the time where we go shopping for decoration items, new clothes and Chinese New Year food. It is the time where families get together for the reunion dinner. And of course, it is the time for us to indulge in Chinese New Year traditional goodies like kue...
Focus on technology, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Dementia and supporting several other social causes. Write mostly about the independent Arts scene in Singapore as well as the general works as organized by the various government bodies. Has a fascination with photography and indulge in a litt...
Suede Paperbag Cigar Pants in Navy SGD 28.50 ONLY AVAILABLE IN SIZE M EXTRAS FROM BACKORDER Welcoming our very first manufactured pair of pants! And we're mightily pleased with the end result which proved to be very flattering! Inspired by a Topshop piece, we tweaked the cutting and m...
Following the huge success of the first NAKED palette (that got everyone saying "I got NAKED today" , and also spun off feverish online stalking of wherever the NAKED palette was spotted in stock - at least that's what happened in the US during the peak of the NAKED craze), Urban Deca...
Dear Cyd, for your confession, you are entitled to a SGD3 discount applicable on your next purchase at www.hollyhoque.com! Simply forward our reply email to you (which will be affixed with the link of this confession) along with the payment for your next purchase to qualify! Thank you...
so we had a farewell lunch at IKEA together with Farah and Poh sisters. slurps. another #dietfail day that i had to skip dinner so that i wouldn't exceed my calorie count. got IKEA to deliver our furniture to us, and i think they hired part time helpers for the CNY period? cos the noo...
Analysts have written about Japan's lost decades, after the collapse of the property and stock market bubbles in the early 1990s. The economy was supposed to be in the doldrums. But some analysts are starting to realize that the so-called lost decades might have been a wrong descripti...
Labels: + Philippines , airline , chocolate , fish , travel Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook The Philippines Airlines plane trundled in half an hour late to the gate at Changi Airport. It was a rainy morning, and the plane's fragile-looking windshield wipers wav...
Just found a portable java based stock portfolio manager that you guys might want to explore. It tracks stocks by transactions which includes dividend transactions as well.
collaborate to bring you another exciting Celebrity Chef series, with celebrity chef Adrian Richardson from down under. If you watch the Asian Food Channel religiously, Adrian Richardson will be no unfamiliar face, with hit television programme
I spent some time to look through my own postings on the SMRT and what my fellow netizens have said about the SMRT. More than 5 years ago people have discussed the deteriorating service quality and how the tension between the need for SMRT to generate profits for shareholders and meet...
I spotted this in the supermarket yesterday and it was just too funny not to share as I’ve never seen anyone being so excited about anchovies (of all things) before. Could you just imagine the conversation? Man : Hey babe, check out what I have for you! *whips out … an anchovy sandwic...
I retired from NTUC Income on 28 February 2007, after heading this cooperative for 30 years. I now run a consultancy company. See www.tankinlian.com. I write this blog to give my views on insurance, investment and financial planning for the benefit of consumers. You can contact me at ...
Photo: Me with Ian Wright, my travel hero and host for Discovery TLC. What's "Camemberu"? It's the way the Japanese pronounce Camembert, the French cheese. Yes, I unabashedly love all things Japanese - the food, culture, people and spirit. They often add their own twist to something f...
Manipulation is the right word. If the ceo's pay is based on 'performance' he can manipulate. What is performance? Is it revenue, sales turnover? Is it profit? If it is on revenue it is very dangerous. eg. a local insurance company can increase its revenue or increase the sales produc...
I retired from NTUC Income on 28 February 2007, after heading this cooperative for 30 years. I now run a consultancy company. See www.tankinlian.com. I write this blog to give my views on insurance, investment and financial planning for the benefit of consumers. You can contact me at ...
Celebrating 4th Year Anni Dinner with Seb at Absinthe . My all time favourite French restaurant. We went for the $88+++ Absinthe 5 course menu. Silly me , brought camera with no SD card (( I love scallops ! Tiger Prawns Lamb + Foie Gras and dessert and tea ! 4 years and counting ! Hap...
Cool, finally got to see how a suika card looks like. I remember hearing that the Suika card isn’t much different from our Ez-link card. The technology and idea of Ezlink actually originated from the Suika.
by using this “Nose Up” clip which I got at a steal for $2. I previously saw this contraption at other beauty shops, but refused to pay $6.90 (or anything more than $2 really) for something most people call a clothes peg with pads on it. It seems to be pretty big with the Japanese and...
Recent Posts IKEA recalls ANTILOP children chair Fishing under ice Google downgrade Chrome’s Page Rank for using sponsored post Grace Fu Meme Apple Designer Knighted Recent Comments Daily SG: 06 Jan 2012 « The Singapore Daily on Unauthorized withdrawal from DBS/POSB account Jeslyn on ...
LG 3.0, PRADA and LG’s latest collaboration, the third in a series of fashion smartphones, will be available for pre-order here in January 2012. The pre-order comes with a PRADA-branded accessory with the phone. Pre-Ordering will be available at all three local carriers websites from ...
If you are wondering what the future of Nasi Lemak looks like, then head towards Upper Thomson and you might just catch a glimpse of its evolutionary path in Singapore. I don't know why it has taken so long for someone to do this, but eating Nasi Lemak in a laid back place with custom...
Another recommendation of the review committee that I fail to understand is the need for a National Bonus to supplement the ministers’ income. When a politician fights an election, it is a tacit understanding that if elected he will serve them to the best of his ability and with the d...
IKEA is recalling its popular ANTILOP high chair due to fall hazard. The children chair’s belt buckle can open unexpectedly when in use, creating a fall hazard. So far, there has been eight reports, including three resulting in minor injury when a child fell from the chair. According ...
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So don't be surprised when I tell you it's a norm that people chew louder than they fart and cough without covering their mouths. Some asshole coughed in my hair too. No apologies or remorse after. He just rushed off like every other Korean here. Yes, it's hard to believe that this pl...
Another weekend's almost gone.. Boo! Anyways, hope y'all had a terrific one! Brunch at home today with Via, Vin & Bryan. Attended a very interesting exhibition on Friday night with Gege & Via and it was an eye-opener ;) Really loving this upcoming COVET Valentine Dress!! Visit www.fac...
Every time I see a comment from readers saying that my life is perfect and how envious they are of it, I laugh. There’s only been one moment in my entire life where I felt that my life was absolutely perfect. Every single thing was going so well. I had my life completely under control...
joined my sisters and her colleagues & ex-collegues & friends & friends of friends for countdown at St James the next day! save for those two years working on Siloso Beach Party, think i've never participated in any large-scale countdowns before so this was a first... and definitely n...
When: Contest ends on 31st January 2012 Where: facebook Contest Type: Online *No purchase required Prizes: A 3-night stay at COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali In less than 50 words, tell em what is your new year's resolution to improve your health and overall well-being in 2012. As usual,...