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2 Blogs Dedicated to Suri Cruise

1. One’s all about her fashion. Check out the Suri Cruise Fashion Blog. 2. The snarkiness of this one can come across as kinda mean at times, but you can’t help but find it funny. Check out Suri’s Burn Book. … Continue reading

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Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road

I am not sure whether I have ever been inside this Hindu temple, but the carvings always intrigue me. Usually temple artists from India are commissioned to create the sculptures and they are always done by hand. There were several … Continue reading

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Little India: The Jungle Tandoor

There’s an interesting new theme restaurant in Little India, but I am not tempted to try it.  I am suspicious of new fangled stores with gimicks.  They may be fun for kids, but I wonder about the quality of the … Continue reading

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Little India: Street Signs

There is so much life in little India that I just can’t get enough of it. It’s a bit hard to navigate the narrow roads. Especially f you’re not familiar with the streets.   You’ll encounter many no entry and … Continue reading

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Smith Street, Chinatown: Classic Movies for 8 Dollars

When we were in Chinatown, we parked at the building which has the market and food-court.  It’s called Chinatown Complex and I believe they sell the lowest priced original music CDs at the ground level. Just next to this building … Continue reading

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Down to Chinatown for my Favourite Siew Pao

Whenever I’m in Chinatown, I head for my favourite S’ban siew pao. S’ban is short for Seremban in Malaysia, where siew pao originates I think. There’s chicken and pork, but the pork is tastier. The pastry is so buttery and … Continue reading

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Ann Curry overwhelmed by Nadya Suleman’s Octuplets

I can’t help but be fascinated by this story. There is no denying that Nadya Suleman’s children seem healthy and beautiful, but how does anyone managed with that many kids and no financial means. The anxiety that must produce every … Continue reading

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Getting My Bearings at Bussorah Street

From Fika we walked on and passed Bussorah Street. This is how i get my bearings – recalling the shops or interesting things that catch my eye along the way. There’s a sign here pointing towards the Malay Heritage Centre.

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Yann Martel: The Literate Leader

[youtube]YDQs9YljpMg[/youtube] This video made me wonder what PM Lee is reading. Or all our ministers for that fact. That would be a fascinating revelation. Some people felt that Yann Martel was being pretentious, but I think he had every right … Continue reading

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Little India’s Mustafa: Snack Paradise

You must visit the grocery section at Mustafa. This was was a smaller section at the newer part of Mustafa with the parking lots. There’s also the full supermarket with fruits and vegetables which we didn’t explore this time. It’s … Continue reading

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Books: Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance & Family Matters

I really enjoyed these two books by Canadian Indian (Parsi) writer Rohinton Mistry. He is one writer who captures the element of nostalgia so brilliantly. The characters are so well drawn that you feel tenderness for them. I do hope … 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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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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Kenneth Jeyaretnam on a Crowded Bus

{via GE2011media} Boy I wouldn’t like to be in a sardine packed bus like that, but it’s quite refreshing to see a candidate on it.

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Singapore’s Orchid Evolution

I find myself turning to Yahoo Singapore more and more for interesting and balanced articles.  I like posting about them because my family reads my blog and right now they are consumed with the upcoming Elections. Even news about Singapore … Continue reading

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Singapura Cat

Just photographs of regals kittys taken all over our little island. Will add to this list as we find more models. My partner loves photographing cats.

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Uniquely Singapore Sculptures

I love that our country is filled with public sculptures that are so Singapore. There are bronze ones and stone ones and even more colourful ones in plastic. This post will be restricted to just those with a truly local … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Arab Street: Something Strange

I still have no idea why forks were stuck into the soil of this potted plant. Saw this outside one of the shophouses at Arab Street, which is fast becoming my new favourite place in Singapore. Anyone have a clue? … Continue reading

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My Stroll Down Haji Lane: Quirky, Cool Shops

Decided to do a little post about what I saw, walking down Haji Lane. The shops were closed as it was a sleepy Sunday, but I got a chance to take close-up shots without any curious stares. Here’s the Skyroom. … Continue reading

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Arab Street: Smoke a Hookah at Sufis Corner

After more than 40 years in Singapore and on this planet, this is the first time I have come across Hookahs and people smoking these beautiful water pipes. I sure am swakoo (Singlish for country bumpkin), but in a way … Continue reading

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P.S. Cafe at Ash Park – No Children Allowed

I hope no one throws bricks at me, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if no teens were allowed either and then it would be a truly adult place. I would love a place for old fogies like myself, but I … Continue reading

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Trending in Singapore: Bubble Tea, Donuts & Other Fabulous Fads

In Singapore we have Food Trends or should I call them Food Crazes. After a hard day at the office, indulging in a food novelty is a nice way to wind down. It’s quite a phenomenon to see long winding … Continue reading

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