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Silver Ang was Adorable and Brilliant in the role of Vyjayanthi

I don’t watch local TV, but I watched the first 3 episodes of the Tamil TV show, Vyjayanthi and captured some screen shots of it to show you. I had to watch this moment of cross-cultural television history. I was … Continue reading

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Silver Ang plays Vyjayanthi in an Upcoming Tamil TV Show

Update: Read my review of the show I don’t watch local TV, except for the Noose, but now this show that’s breaking cultural barriers has intrigued me. I don’t know why, but stories like these are heartwarming to me. It … Continue reading

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Ris Low Never Gives Ups

They say if you want success you keep trying even when you’ve failed before.  After being dethroned Singapore’s infamous Ris Low is trying for the Miss World Crown again and this time she sounds more confident.  Read about it at … Continue reading

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More Restaurants Open at Nex

I figured Lenas is a new local restaurant, but I wan’t too sure, so off I went to the Land of Google. Well my investigation reveals that it’s named after it’s local owner, Lena who also owns MOF. There’s already … Continue reading

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Hokkien and Singlish Expressions I Actually Use

By request of Kierstens of Suddenly in Asia, I am doing this post about Singlish words. This post is dedicated to you, Kierstens. Hope you like it. Singlish is a very easy going form of communication and highly economical. You … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Most Famous Bloggers and the Ones I Read

Dawn Yang is a pretty young blogger who sued Wendy Cheng and they both hit the headlines a few years ago. I think it was because Wendy accused her of plastic surgery and such. Dawn has a doll like face … Continue reading

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Grandma’s at Nex: Coconut Rich Curry Chicken

The best dishes at Singapore chain restaurant Grandma’s (chef formerly from KL’s Madam Kwan in Malaysia) is the coconut rich curry chicken and the tasty assam prawn that is cooked in the most wonderful onion sambal. This is eaten with … Continue reading

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More Dining Places at Nex

Cafe Cartel which used to be located at Serangoon Gardens and I’ve also tried the outlets at Plaza Singapura and Junction 8. Not a big fan but used to be when they just opened a couple of years ago. I … Continue reading

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Jamie Yeo Gives Birth Prematurely To a Baby Girl

Update from Channel News Asia report: Jamie Yeo gave birth prematurely to baby daughter Alysia at Gleneagles Hospital on Thursday 4th November 2010 “I had no idea I was going to give birth, I thought I was just having stomach … Continue reading

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#46. When You’re In the Mood for Kopi Rather Than Espresso

I love espresso, but on some days you just crave for our local coffee called kopi.   Kopi goes great with toasted bread with butter and jam.  Some days I prefer this local homely breakfast over pancakes, bacon and eggs. … Continue reading

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