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My Favourite Free iPad Apps for Toddlers

Posted on November 21, 2013 by bookjunkie

Ironically after writing a post about the hazards of being connected (due to the ease and portability of devices), I also wrote about my favourite free ipad apps for toddlers. Yes there are advantages we can’t ignore and we have … Continue reading →

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Coffee at Wisma and blogging with an iPad

Posted on April 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

Yes, it’s possible to get a seat at some cafes in town. You see, I was disappointed at the winding queue at Paul at Ngee Ann City but found the upper floors at Wisma not too packed with the exception … Continue reading →

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I Would Never Let My Kid Use an iPad & Stories from My Childhood

Posted on March 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s my third post at White as Milk. Would love to hear what you think. I talk a bit about my own childhood too. And even though I am not a parent (so not qualified as such), I express some … Continue reading →

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I’m Lovin’ Bloglovin’

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Now that I have my own domain and am no longer on the free WordPress I miss the ease of subscriptions, so that’s a downer. Instead I discovered the ease of this website called Blog Lovin’ where you can subscribe … Continue reading →

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Genki Sushi (Orchard Central)

Posted on July 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been craving for the inari sushi I had in Osaka and I was so excited to find that the one I had at Genki Sushi comes very very close. The difference is in the quality of the sweet … Continue reading →

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The iPad2 & the Coolest Ever Magnetic Cover: A Very Frail Steve Jobs Introduces New iPad to Standing Ovation

Posted on March 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am always so impressed by Steve Jobs’ presentations.  He is quite an inspiration. Was hoping the new iPad would be smaller, but at least it’s thinner and lighter. Steve Jobs demonstrates how it’s thinner than the iPhone, so that’s … Continue reading →

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10 Years of Technology

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

Technology, and the progess from the past to the future, amazes me. Read more. It seems that the iPad is cannibalizing laptop sales by 50%.

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iPad Ads

Posted on September 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

Watching Mad Men has made me more interested in advertising and the best advertising today is done by Apple. They don’t show the iPad ads on Singapore TV, but since I hardly watch TV this is the first time I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sweet Rumour About a Smaller Baby iPad or iPad Nano

Posted on August 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

I hope the rumour is true. Since the ipad is a basically a bigger version of the iTouch, I think Apple should come up with an in between size. I find the iTouch too small (3.5 inches diagonal size) and … Continue reading →

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Boys and Their Toys: The iPad Frenzy in Singapore

Posted on July 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

The apple authorized dealer at Parkway Parade told us told us there were people queuing outside the store since 7am.  The store only opened at 10am!  I think it’s crazy and it’s something I wouldn’t do. I’m not patient enough … Continue reading →

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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading →

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4 Year Old Suri Cruise Fascinates

Posted on June 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

D-listed just posted that Suri Cruise has an iPad!  She was spotted drawing on it for 20 minutes. This toddler is just fascinating to me.  She lives the life of a hollywood princess. Give her 20 years – she’ll be … Continue reading →

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Affordable Books at the Flea Market

Posted on May 26, 2010 by bookjunkie

You can get a book at just $12 Singapore dollars at the Flea Market I talked about in my older post. Usually books cost almost double that at the big bookstores. I wonder how the friendly girl who runs the … Continue reading →

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