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Category Archives: Singapore Headlines
Revolted by the Article in Our Newspapers about Hitting Children
This article truly triggered me. It presents the findings of a survey that shows 40% of parents use corporal punishment. It doesn’t take any stand against it. It even seems to be excusing it. The study found that younger children … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged children, childrens’ day, ethics, morals, personal, protection, Singapore, thoughts, values, wrong
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On this Day: 9th September 2022
Update 17th September 2022: I so agree with how Trevor Noah articulated it on The Daily Show. Each person has a different experience with the same person and you can’t force your opinion on them. If they had a bad … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines, Singapore Living
Tagged anxiety, cancer, insurance, King Charles, news, Queen Elizabeth
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Ukraine
Even if my writing has value to only one person, (namely, my mum), it will be worth putting my heart and soul into it again. I’ve been experiencing so many technical issues on my blog and that’s the main reason … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Headlines
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7 Million?
While the world tries to reduce it’s population increase, we seem to be going in the opposite direction? 6.9 million in 2030? Lets just say 7. I like to round up numbers and don’t even like sales with prices like … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged 7 million, personal, population, Singapore, thoughts
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Yes, Obama Won!
I am not an American but I am so happy that Obama won the election. Feels like I’m watching history in the making. Restores my faith somehow. My whole family – all Obama supporters. Happy as well. Also thinking of … Continue reading
Jason Mraz in Singapore
Jason Mraz gives such a heartfelt interview. The best I’ve seen in a long time. [youtube]MQQLBw_Rp0o&feature=g-u-u[/youtube] He came across to me as zen, laid back, thoughtful and intelligent. I always thought he was a lot younger, but he just turned … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Singapore Headlines
Tagged interview, Jason Mraz, music, Singapore, Vegan, Vegetarian
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My Thoughts about Scoot, SIA’s New Budget Carrier
It’s not secret that I have a fear of flying. More the claustrophobia than anything. My main concern when I travel is the seat size and legroom. Everything else is good to have but I am willing to forgo as … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Singapore Headlines
Tagged airlines, budget, Claustrophobia, economy, news, Panic Attacks, planes, scoot, seating, seats, SIA, Video
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3 Singapore News Items that Caught My Eye Today
I think the best way to get a feel about what life in a country is like, is to read the newspapers. If it concerns politics, I prefer to read from other sources as well. The Financial Times for instance. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged Angry Birds, Fake Certs, immigration, jobs, Jurong Bird Park, Life, Living, nature, news, Singapore, Sylvia Lim
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Wonderful that Miss Angola is the new Miss Universe 2011
I didn’t watch the show, but there’s always the internet for the results. It’s wonderful news that 25 year old Leila Lopes is the new Miss Universe 2011. She’s the second Black African woman to win. I love that finally … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged beautiful, beauty, crowning, ethnicity, Finals, Leila Lopes, Miss Angola, Miss Universe 2011, Video
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Miss Singapore Universe 2011 is the Best Contestant we’ve had representing us so far
I can’t help but think this year’s Miss Singapore, is one of the most poised contestants we’ve had yet. Usually Miss Singapore is at the receiving end of derision and scorn. Even though this year’s contestant is much better I … Continue reading
Miss Malaysia seems to be a Force to Reckon with
Miss Malaysia, Deborah’s answers were really strong and I really hope Malaysia goes far this time. [youtube]h8r6l41J1ZU&feature=related[/youtube]
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged answers, Deborah Priya Henry, interview, Miss Malaysia, Miss Universe 2011, Q&A, Video
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Miss Malaysia Universe 2011: Deborah Priya Henry
Miss Malaysia is 26 as well and I think Deborah is stunning and stiff competition indeed. She’s 1.76m tall. {via Beauty Queens} I find myself rooting for both Singapore, Malaysia and the Asian countries as we rarely get Asian winners, … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged beautiful, beauty, Deborah Priya Henry, gown, Miss Malaysia, Miss Universe, National Costume, pretty, swimsuit
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Miss Singapore Universe 2011: Valerie Lim in the National Costume
I actually like the costume of Miss Singapore Universe 2011 contestant, Valerie Lim. 26 year old Valerie is a striking 1.79m, and I think the tallest Miss Singapore by far. In Singapore the average female height is about 1.6m or … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged beauty, costumes, height, Miss Singapore, Miss Universe, National, Singapore, tall, Valerie Lim
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Utterly Shocked over Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai
Senseless killing. Fear, dread, outrage, sadness. There really are no words. Everything else in your life seems insignificant at this point. Is there any place in this world that is safe? Three blasts within 10 minutes. All during the rush … Continue reading
China: Jilted Bride Attempts to Leap from Building
I hope the Chinese authorities treat her with compassion. The poor girl looks utterly distraught. The pain must have overwhelmed her in that moment. You can read the full article at the Daily Mail. Even more shocking, when you watch … Continue reading
Thinking About Japan, Kaho and Shay
I just can’t write anything knowing what’s happening in beautiful Japan. Usually devastating news seems really far away, but the blogging community makes the world shrink and my thoughts are fixated on two wonderful bloggers. Kaho of Chuzai Living who … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged blog, Chuzai Living, community, earthquake, Hawaii, Japan, Kaho, Life, Living, news, personal, Starletshay, Tokyo, tsunami, vlog
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Asia’s First Legoland will be just 15 Minutes away in JB
I was excited to read that there will be a Legoland in JB in 2013. The story is that Danish toy maker Lego will open a multimillion dollar Legoland theme park in southern Malaysia (Johor Bahru) in 2013. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged Entertainment, fun, JB, Johor Bahru, lego, Lego Land, Life, Living, Malaysia, news, Singapore, theme park, travel
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Thomas Friedman Impressed by Serious Singapore (NY Times)
Came across this article in the NY Times that I found interesting. Always keen to see how Singapore is viewed from the outside. The article left me amazed at how far we’ve come with our primary school Science lessons. When … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged education, Life, Living, news, NY Times, primary school, Singapore, Thomas Friedman
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Dangerously Sexy: Sports Illustrated Girls in Singapore
I saw an akward photo of a skimpily clad model in a trishaw at 365days2play’s blog and wondered how come I missed any sign of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoot. I think most Singaporeans must be wondering the same. I … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, bikini, Chinatown, culture, fashion, Food, funny, girls, infinity pool, ladies, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, models, news, personal, photography, photos, pretty, sexy, Singapore, Sports illustrated, strange, swim suits, travel, women
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Scary: 11 Trapped in Nex Mall Lift for 45 Minutes
This report in the Straits Times scares the heck out of me. I feel so sorry for the people, including the pregnant woman who was trapped. The management should definitely do something about this before someone gets hurt. With my … Continue reading
Amban the Gorilla Walks Upright, Just Like a Human
Read this amazing story on Yahoo Singapore. Amban the british gorilla that walks like a person, is the latest video to go viral. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvhGpwOxK-I]
Posted in Singapore Headlines
Tagged amban, animals, gorilla, headlines, human, interesting, news, upright, walks
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