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Singapore Daily Photos: Toys at Giant (Supermarket)

The bear is almost a metre high. I wonder if it’s too big for little kids. Might scare them or thrill them to bits. Eager for when my nieces are old enough for dolls. And I’ve aways found it so … Continue reading

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CNY 2013: The Chinese New Year Buzz at Plaza Singapura

Last year I was quite impressed by the Starbucks dragon bear and this year I was excited to see them continuing with the theme. There was a bear with a green snake around it’s neck ala Britney Spears. But it … Continue reading

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Starbucks Dragon Bear

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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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Uniquely Singapore Mascots

We all know that mascots are one of the greatest marketing tools around. But they have to be done right. They can’t be creepy. When I was a kid in the 70’s and 80’s, I used to have a Singa … Continue reading

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Browsing the Shelves at Meidi-ya and Kinokuniya Feels Like Being in Japan

Going to Osaka recently has confirmed to me that Singapore already has authentic Japanese groceries at our very own supermarket at Liang Court. Even though the prices are high as the goods are air flown from Japan, it’s lovely to … Continue reading

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Scaring the Public To Sell a Product is Just Plain Dumb

Ok let me be more direct – I feel pissed. The idea is just plain dumb and inconsiderate. When I first heard about the escaped bear it seemed scary. I thought what if the bear got hold of a little … Continue reading

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