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Good Friday!

Good Friday! And it's a long weekend too! Those going up to M'sia, remember to head up wayy before today or you will be caught in tons of jams prior the long weekend. And look happy easter Sunday is around the corner as well! Now where are those stuffed chocolate bunnys...
Interesting Stuffs

Bus lanes in Coporation Street, Manchester

If ERP don't seem to stop heavy traffic and clogging up our bus lanes, maybe this might work for Singapore, with rather dangerous yet very funny consequences on the click: Well at least their airbags are working!
Events

Upcoming flag days for March till early April

Do your bid for charity, here are some charity events coming up for the rest of the month so do volunteer for a good cause as well. I will most probably be going for those listed here, so do bug me if you are interested! SP community service regulars, please bug me through my mobile for more...
University

Crossroads- shortlisted for DSTA interview, Stanford university is impressive!

Submitted the remainder of my NUS application yesterday together with my global scholarship application, but I have not accepted their offer yet as I needed sometime to fully consider my other options till the 2nd June deadline. Furthermore I've been shortlisted for a preliminary interview at DSTA the coming next Monday, so that is where I can...
Buffets

Vienna international seafood and teppanyaki restaurant

My family, including me will be rather busy end of the month with schedules and work commitments each of our own. So we've brought forward my birthday family dinner planned late month as part of my early birthday celebrations this year. This time it's based on my mum's recommendations to try out the international buffet at the...
University

Got my DSTA scholarship interview date!

Looks like important letters are all coming into my mailbox back-to-back! Received an official letter yesterday (Saturday) from DSTA informing me of my scholarship preliminary interview the morning of 24th of march, this will be the first of the many interviews to come and I believe the most critical one to proceed onto the next. That one...
Interesting Stuffs

Britney Spears – Break the ice Video

Well, I am not exactly a great fan of Britney, and not exactly my idea of controversy as opposed to Michael Jackson himself (not to mention his come back "Thriller" album), but sometimes I have to commend on some her songs. She is definitely one of the few artists I've grew up listening during my teen years....
University

Umm I’ve received my 2008 NUS admission results already, and I am in!

With the 'A' level results just out last week, it's busy busy busy now, with applications to scholarships, sending of letters and verifications. Not to mention having to pop by school to get my NYAA booklet all done and collect written testimonials by my lecturer. Got an unexpected mail today - a big brown NUS envelope from...
Polytechnic

I’ve got the SP 2008 Model Student Award!

The SP model student and prize presentation ceremony was one today, and I was one of the 17 lucky few in the whole Polytechnic who were selected to receive the prize. This is so together with various sports and community club presidents also being awarded prizes for their achievements and contribution to the polytechnic itself. Registration was...
Sports Events

2008 Singapore River Raft Race (SRRR 2008)

Ok here the event info for ya people to row da recycled boats in the Singapore River which we will (ironically) be drinking recycled water from. This is also in response to few inquiries I've received on it as well, so here it goes. The 20th Anniversary Singapore River Raft Race will be held around mid year this...
Gadgets

Nokia Singapore Official N96 release date

Ok folks, here are some official words from Nokia Singapore with regards to the Nokia N96. Quote from Nokia Singapore: Please be advised that Nokia N96 mobile phone has been scheduled to be launched at the end of the third quarter of 2008. However, at this stage we are unable to advice on the actual launch date for...
Computers

Suntec IT SHOW 2008 full offer pricelists and offers

Thinking of dropping by the IT show tomorrow of over the weekend? Do check out this comprehensive list of scanned and photographed pricelists here. Credit going out to coldfreeze from the HWZ forums
Site Updates

Database upgrade and some site fixes

The site is currently undergoing some upgrades on the backend. You won't exactly see any improvements out here as it namely optimizing queries, code and cutting down on functions queries on the pages in line of the of my upgrade to the latest version of MySQL and Wordpress as well, which comes with a whole new set...
Sports & Runs

Nice photo of me at the 2007 Standard Chartered Marathon

Got this lying on my harddisk for sometime, but hey why not get this up as it simply beats those commercial photographers who simply can't take anything for crap on our running events. This photo is sent by courtesy from my track and field junior captain who got few photos from few buddies in redsports.sg (you can...
Sports & Runs

NTU National Vertical Marathon 2008 Post Race Report (Republic Plaza)

The 2008 National Vertical Marathon is on at the Republic Plaza, having just came back from the event, so here are the highlights and happenings of the event. Race conduct It's quite understandable the organizers decided to take on the largest category head on first thing in the morning- the Mens open, which is the category I was...
Interesting Stuffs

Cathing up on ‘ol 80s Cartoon series – Starcom

Shown during 1987 to 1988, those who grew up in the 80s definitely is no stranger to this cartoon. I was a great fan of this show and I remembered always taping down my favorite shows on the VCR and not missing every episode when I was a kid, this one is no exception. It's a story...
Sports & Runs

Catching up on the run, River Valley side of Alexandra park connector

Have not really been running alot lately, not to mention even varying my areas of runs this month even if I tried putting myself on the tarmac too. But nevertheless got up my lazy bum for to get some runs done during this hectic period of Chinese new year, not to mention all the calories and fast...
Polytechnic

Semester 6 Results Out

I always remembered the date 27th Feb being the release of the semester results, but I was too busy with work, projects, running and university application(s) to even remember it now- As naive as it sounded, I simply just went "huh?" each time anybody reached me about my results when I am out today, having to apologize...
Laughs

Internet Helpdesk Comedy Video

Well this is not totally new, but rather original in it's sense, especially if you've worked in help lines before just love the split personalities of call center people. Now please hold. Beep!
University

Crossroads, my chosen undergraduate education – Overseas scholarship with DSTA

Was around NUS last week to submit my application, my 3rd time in fact. Only this time I wasn't as anxious about it as what I did many years back, having been rejected 2 times in a row. Seeing all the first timers there all lost in the admissions makes me wonder how naive I was back...
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Technology and Gadgets

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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

Lights by the lake 2024 Jurong lake gardens

Let’s take a visit and explore the Mid-Autumn Lights by the Lake 2024 at the Jurong Lake Gardens. The event offers a Singaporean celebration...

Singapore Night Festival 2024

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Cable Cars A Ride Through Time at Vivocity Mall

Events

Singapore Garden Festival 2024

Events

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

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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

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