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I Confess: Never tried Soup Tulang, but Anthony Bourdain has
[youtube]ZSklJCZ40V0[/youtube] If I ever try Soup Tulang one day, I have to remember to wear red and not white.
NSP’s Hazel Poa at Chua Chu Kang GRC rally, May 3
[youtube]tin6ILOoSAE[/youtube] Hazel really knows what she is talking about and gives figures and concrete examples to substantiate.
Captivating Photos of The SDP Team & Supporters
I checked out the SDP Facbook and there are so many captivating photos there. I feel a lot of sincerity and joy from this team. ‘Ah Ma of Phua Chu Kang’, Neo Swee Lin was so moved by the speeches. … Continue reading
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Tagged bear, crowd, cute, Danny, Dr Ang, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, Michelle Lee, photos, Singapore, Singaporeans
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Video: WP’s Low Thia Khiang at Moulmein-Kallang GRC rally May 2
[youtube]R_qD0YTCodc[/youtube] Low Thia Khiang reveals that he had to conduct Meet the People Sessions at the void decks for 20 years. I had no idea. He also brought up the issue of new male candidates who have not served National … Continue reading
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Cute Workers’ Party Rally Photos
The cutest hammer. {via} More of that co-driver humour. Who says Singaporeans are not creative. {via} No denying that Chen Show Mao has an awesome smile.
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Tagged blue, cute, funny, hammer, interesting, people, photos, Singapore, Worker's Party
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GE2011: Happy Co-Drivers
Someone at TOC did this cute meme of Low Thia Khiang and PM Lee as happy co-drivers. Just had to share to lighten the mood a little. I think it’s actually quite sweet, and it would be nice if everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged analogy, car, cute, funny, Low Thia Khiang, Singapore, Worker's Party
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Mr Chiam See Tong (30 April, Potong Pasir Rally)
[youtube]LKnosASSnlY[/youtube] I have so much respect for this man and it’s so obvious that he really cares. His humility really wins me over and he really listens to the crowd. He is very witty as well and even discusses how … Continue reading
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Tagged Bishan, Chiam See Tong, democracy, GRC, hero, inspiration, opposition, Singapore, speech, SPP, Toa Payoh
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Video: Poor Dear Aunty at the Rally
I feel sorry for this aunty. She seems so scared, especially when she said sorry in the beginning. Aiyo! Can’t an aunty even eat in peace? At least she was allowed to continue eating after that. She is so cute. … Continue reading
Video: Dr Ang of SDP Talks about the 2009 Recession, Job Loss & Stress
I can so relate to this. A job is so much part of your identity and it can be devastating to be unemployed. The worries can be intense. Dr Ang also talks about job pay cuts and how this affects … Continue reading
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Tagged 2009, anxiety, depression, Dr Ang, Dr Ang Yong Guan, income, job loss, jobless, retrenchment, Singapore, Singaporeans, stigma, suicide, unemployed
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Is Princess Beatrice Doing a Lady Gaga with that hat?
At first I went “what is that thing on her head”, but now I think it’s starting to grow on me. At least she’s not boring. This was the most interesting hat at the Royal wedding. Now there’s even a … Continue reading
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Tagged crazy, FaceBook, hat, Princess Beatrice, Royal Wedding, William and Kate
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SPP Rally Video: Mr Chiam See Tong’s Awe Inspiring Speech
I am always deeply moved when Mr Chiam See Tong speaks. No one who has suffered a stroke would ever work this hard or be this motivated and driven. No doubt that he loves the people of Singapore. He said … Continue reading
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Tagged Chiam See Tong, inspirational, inspiring, respect, Singapore, Singapore People's Party, speech, SPP, Video
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Workers’ Party Rally Video: Low Thia Khiang (Serangoon Stadium)
[youtube]8TlLhHCJf_s[/youtube] I have no doubt in the competency of the Worker’s Party to serve us. Low Thia Khiang even quoted from Lee Kuan Yew’s Hard Truths. He went on to explain why he is contesting in a GRC leaving a … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, 29 April 2011, Aljunid GRC, Friday, interesting, Low Thia Khiang, second, Serangoon Stadium, Video, Worker's Party
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Not Being Mean….Just Found the Baby Orangutan So Adorable
Tin Pei Ling has too many jibes against her, but I just love the baby orangutan so I could not resist putting this up. Anyway, Tin Pei Ling is better than a lot of ministers out there, but unfortunately she … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, cute, healthcare, orangutan, Tin Pei Ling, Video
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Video: Speeches from SDP’s First Rally
[youtube]_2fI4F_0LTc[/youtube] Someone in the audience shouted out, “They don’t live in HDB” in reference to the Ministers. This is what resonated with me from the speeches. I liked the statement “gratitude is not servitude”. I also feel that the Ministers … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Celebrities, famous, first, GE2011, Lim Kay Siu, Neo Swee Lin, people, Singapore, speeches, support, Video, vote, voting
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What Royal Wedding? It’s All about the Singapore Election Rallies
I think the hottest rallies for Friday 29 April, would be these: National Solidarity Party (NSP) in Radin Mas SMC, Delta Hockey Pitch, 900 Tiong Bahru Road, 7pm to 10pm Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) in Yuhua SMC, Jurong East Stadium, … Continue reading
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Tagged 29 April 2011, 2nd, Friday, Nicole Seah, NSP, rallies, Sembawang, Singapore, Vincent Wijeysingha
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Singapore Elections 2011: Funny Stuff on Twitter for my Friends who Don’t Tweet
Been telling my friends to get on Twitter but they prefer Facebook. They don’t know what they are missing. This is just a taste. Sorry about the mess. Just copied and pasted from twitter: Without twitter I would have no … Continue reading
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Tagged funny, funny signs, humour, jokes, lightning, Singapore, Singaporeans, tweets, Twitter
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Passionate Little Boy vs Whistle Blowing Aunty
Hope for the future. A tiny supporter on Polling Day. [youtube]bvm02k_bAzI[/youtube] I think this transpired earlier – overzealous whistle blowing auntie. [youtube]s0OUt8AW4HA[/youtube]
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Tagged aunty, child, children, cute, little boy, people, Polling Day, supporter, Video, whistle
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Nomination Day Videos
The objection raised by Vincent Wijeysingha of the SDP. [youtube]hf5NqyYijrw[/youtube] I was so excited to see the charismatic SDP team with Dr Vincent Wijeysingha leading the way. They always inspire confidence and hope. [youtube]EjJNJRxOA3Q&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube] I must say my Tamil is … Continue reading
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Tagged Life, Living, Nicole Seah, Nomination Day, people, personal, Singapore, Sylvia Lim, Tamil, Video, Vincent Wijeysingha, Vivian Balakrishnan
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Singapore Elections 2011: The Policies I Like the Best
Let me first confess. Most of the time I can be quite an air-head, and in the past I was carefree, ignorant and quite apathetic. Then life became not so carefree. This year I have woken up. Perhaps it’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged citizens, discrimination, good, jobs, manifesto, NSP, opposition, people, personal, policies, promise, RP, salary, Singapore, Singaporeans, SPP, views
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Language Insensitivity Depresses Me: Glad that Minister Lim Boon Heng Brought this Up in 2005
I have often felt saddened when I want to apply for a job that seems so perfect. I have met the criteria in every way. They even asked for a good command of written and spoken English. And then I … Continue reading
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Tagged depressed, discrimination, excluded, French, insensitive, job, language, Malay, Mandarin, marginalized, minority, sad, Singapore, Tamil
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Disappointed and Saddened by the Personal Attacks on Vincent Wijeysingha
I try not to get worked up by politics and to always keep a cool head. But this time the gutter politics has gone too far and I just can’t keep quiet. Let me be totally honest. I am so … Continue reading
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Tagged cruel, culture, dirty, gay, human rights, Kirsten Han, letters, Life, Living, mean, new paper, Singapore, today paper, unfair, Video, Vincent Wijeysingha
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Thought I’d be More Excited about the Royal Wedding
I really thought I would be. I was so excited when the wedding of William and Kate was announced. But perhaps it’s due to local issues like the Singapore Elections consuming me with all the new personalities. It’s just so … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, gown, Kate, Life, personal, pretty, princess, Princess Diana, Royal Wedding, tafetta, tiara, wedding, William, women
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