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University

All the help for Cambridge…

Was around school yesterday to settle some administrative stuffs, so I was very much busy the whole day, so I will blog on it today (technically at 12am+). My UCAS application to Imperial and Cambridge are almost ready, the thing left are some documents and academic transcripts verified true-copy and ready so I can send them over...
Sports Events

New Balance Real Run 2008, Changi Exhibition Centre 19 October 2008

Update! The Place, Time and venue are confirmed. The details provided as of here has been accurate, there will be no race at Sentosa as opposed to other rumored conflicting schedules. Register for the run today! Race pack collection All participants are required to collect their Race Packs which include Number Bib and Race Chip at the New Balance...
Blog

The Fisaco Stores – Soya Bean Drinks next!

Was ready the Sunday times lifestyle section about the new soya bean drinks. We had seen bubble tea bubble burst and the donut store fisaco ending soon, so what's next? Coloured/favored Soya Bean Drinks? I love soya bean drinks and they are a good filling snack drink not to mention a good source of supplementary natural calcium...
Sports Events

Mizuno Mt Faber Run 2008 Post Race

The Mizuno Mt Faber race was this morning, I did not run the event but based on feedback and word of mouth together with my own observations, the race went on very well and as satisfying as last year's race, with few improvements here and there. There were very much fewer runners this year too, presumably form...
Interesting Stuffs

Official Death Race Movie Trailer out!

This is one of the few hot movies to be out this year, besides other favorites such as Ironman and Wall-E. There had been other similar movies of this concept to date, but none of them are as specular as this new movie coming out summer this year, predictably early-to-mid this August. The Death Race another rip...
Computers

Suntec PC Show 2008 Full Exhibitors Pricelists

For those looking to spend your weekend at the PC show at Sutnec, it pays to be informed and doing your homework before committing to anything, thats means know what you need to buy without having to put up with the crowds there. You can view a full list of pricelists from almost all the exhibitors here...
Automotive

Toyota- Hybrid versions of every model between 2020 & 2029, we get plug-ins now!

I believe nobody is any stranger to Toyota, rightly or wrongly, can be is widely considered the greenest automaker. For automotive news, the company hopes to solidify its hold on the title and move beyond oil through a series of plans to produce cleaner, more efficient cars beginning with a plug-in hybrid which we can see rolling...
Family

We go to school to repair washing machines at home! yay!

My mum was home today doing the laundry with the washing machine when it's spin dry cycle suddenly went awry, and started lots of rattling noises seemingly going to spin itself to oblivion, before turning it off. Then the whole wash area suddenly having this musty but otherwise strong mold smell, something similar you get if you...
Laughs

The Animals Save the Planet – Gassy Cows

Apparently these short little clips were aired on the Animal planet channel, but managed to catch all of them online, so why not share some of the funnies while I am at it. The 'The Animals Save the Planet" comprises of many short clips (11 in total) which aims to teach the green way of life and...
Running Routes

New photo stitches, on the Henderson Waves Bridge!

Here is the 2nd installment of the my review of the southern ridges park connector review, this time the panorama shot from on top the bridge itself with people like on a normal visiting day. This panorama is a 180 degree shot with Telok Blangah hill on the left and Mt Faber on the right. It comprises...
Running Routes

New Hortpark photo stitches!

You may know of the southern ridges park connector review I wrote recently on the sights and sounds you can get on the 9km journey from Harbor front to West Coast park. Complimentary to that will be a photo stitch I finally got done on the Hyderabad Road's Hort Park. This panorama is a 360 degree shot...
Gaming

Team Fortress 2 Pyro Achievements Confirmed by Valve

Here are some news for ya team fortress fans. Straight off the news oven from Computer and video games.com. The Pyro class is next in line to receive an achievement and unlockables upgrade in Team Fortress 2 as confirmed by Valve! Uh-oh just like the previous medic frenzy, won't we be seeing more BBQs coming up then? As...
Buffets

Dinner at Sakura restaurant (Clementi woods)

Dinner today was at the Sakura Restaurant, particular the one at Clementi woods. Its a restaurant located right at the top of the hill within the park itself which stood there for quite a long time already. Previously it was a Chinese restaurant which now converted to the Sakura international buffet restaurant it is today. Though enshrouded...
Blog

Bumping up the runs

Looking back at my runs last year topping a descent 1000km, runs for this year had been very much reduced significantly mainly because of other bigger commitments besides running, but things will only be temporary over this period. Runs updates so far, not excluding those gym visits in school Alexandra Park Connector Route: 4th April - 13.02km 29 May - 12.06km 2nd...
Polytechnic

Details of my segment in the SP Open House talk tomorrow

As part of the Open House on this week, I will be giving a short talk segment from 1 to 1.30pm at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Center tomorrow. I thank the SP media communications department for inviting me to speak. It will be focused mainly on the life and experiences of choosing the Polytechnic route compared to...
Current Issues

Obama wins, Clinton wavers!

Barack Obama, have a lock on the Democratic presidential nomination. As things are looking up for their party, it's time the wounds are healed between the party's favorite candidates as Clinton maneuvers for the Vice President slot. As quoted by Obama speaking in a packed sports arena: "Senator Hillary Clinton has made history in this campaign not just because...
Current Issues

The new north gas laws- a possible drifter for ties?

Well there had been quite alot in the news of the new cross-border pump rules for Singaporean vehicles up north, let be those from Thailand similarly not able to pump subsidized petrol 50km from the borders. I remembered it being almost implemented and mentioned last few weeks only to be rumored to be scrapped, but revived again...
Sports & Runs

Trilympics 2008 19-20th July (Organised by SMU, SVC and JJC at Toa Payoh Stadium)

The Trilympics 2008 is a collaborative effort between Singapore Management University (SMU), Student Volunteer Corps (SVC) and Jurong Junior College (JJC), as a tribute to youth volunteerism and support for disability sports in Singapore. Inaugurated in 2006 as part of the Olympic Dream Series, it aims to reach a climax in September 2008 as part of a...
Polytechnic

Official Graduation Photos Out!

The official photos of last week's SP Graduation are out! Haha these are the few good ones I've picked up. You can view more on the SP grad day photos gallery as well. Institute winners group photo shoot Institute winners group photo Nice view of the convention center Some photos shot during the post graduation food reception with my family: Family Photo...
Sports & Runs

Mizuno Wave Run 2008 (Bedok Reservoir)

There we have it, the return of the Mizuno Wave Run 2008. The first few races from 2004-2005 were great, but last year's one was really terrible. Looks like it's deja-vu again this year as the 2008 run will take place exactly at the same venue and route. Here are some off-hand details of the Mizuno Wave...
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Galaxy Ai 2024 new Fold 6 and Flip 6

Let’s take a hands-on of Samsung’s new foldable phones and wearables at this year’s Galaxy AI Unpacked 2024 event in Singapore. The global event...

Belkin BoostCharge portable Magsafe 5k charger review

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Belkin 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad review

Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 unpacked

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Events

Events

Singapore Night Festival 2024

Singapore Night Festival 2024

Cable Cars A Ride Through Time at Vivocity Mall

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Singapore Garden Festival 2024

Events

Astro Boy Journey through Time BLAXK Funan

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Food Reviews

European

Kapitan Slavic Ukrainian restaurant

Let’s take a dine-in today visiting the Kapitan Slavic Ukrainian/Russian restaurant at Tanjong Pagar. The restaurant offers a curated offering of Eastern Europe. The...

Sheng Ji Fishball Noodle Bukit Merah

Asian

Yat Ka Yan Dessert (Fortune Centre)

Asian

Kheng Fatt beef noodles Golden Mile

Asian

COCA steamboat

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Mio Fine Foods Neil Road

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Food for thought National Museum

Western

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