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Thomas Friedman Impressed by Serious Singapore (NY Times)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Dangerously Sexy: Sports Illustrated Girls in Singapore

Posted on February 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

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 →

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Amban the Gorilla Walks Upright, Just Like a Human

Posted on January 29, 2011 by bookjunkie

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]

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5 Must Read Singapore Blogger Posts

Posted on January 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

1. This story of a young boy and his siblings who fight for his life chilled me to the bone. It’s just so heartbreakingly, achingly sad. I am glad that Singapore has compassionate young people like blogger Kirsten. 2. She … Continue reading →

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Singapore Hotels on Tripadvisor’s Best & Worst of 2011 List

Posted on January 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Tripadvisor is a site I always check out before booking a hotel. After all, what can beat the combined reviews of guests from all over the world who have actually stayed at the hotel. Tripadvisor has just published their best … Continue reading →

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Blogger and Google Sued for 6 Million Ringgit, for Scathing Review of Sabah Restaurant

Posted on January 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Oh dear.  That was my first thought when I saw the headlines in the Straits Times. Is this even possible? So free opinions are not allowed?  I was quite dismayed. I too comment on meals in a bid to record … Continue reading →

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Oprah’s Secret Sister

Posted on January 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was skeptical when I heard about this, but decided to hold my cynicism. Perhaps there are genuine people left. Another thought was how Oprah’s best friend Gayle King feels about all this. Here is what Oprah’s father had to … Continue reading →

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A New 13th Star Sign: Yikes! It May Mean You’re Not Who You Thought You Were

Posted on January 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

There’s a new 13th sign in the zodiac that is making everything go haywire. It’s a sign between Scorpio and Sagittarius which has a name I can’t even pronounce – Ophiuchus. I don’t quite understand it all, but it is … Continue reading →

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Twins with different birthdays and birth years

Posted on January 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I find twins fascinating, so here’s a twin birth story for 2011. When they grow up, I’m sure at some point, the sister will lord it over her brother with, “I was born a year before you”. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLvEW_807QU]

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Nicole Kidman’s Little Sister Living in Singapore

Posted on December 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Image: Womans Day} It seems like everyone is coming to Singapore to live for while.  Must be the red hot economy which bodes well I think, mainly for people in Finance. The latest famous person is Nicole Kidman’s younger sister … Continue reading →

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Who’s Shopping and Helping Our Economy?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by bookjunkie

We can thank the Indonesians, Chinese and Indians.  A study of spending among tourists during the January to September 2010 period shows the Indonesians topping the list followed by the Chinese and Indians. Indonesians:USD 1.58 billion Chinese:USD 0.95 billion Indians: … Continue reading →

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When Life Sucks: Donor Turns Out to be Wife’s Lover

Posted on December 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

Imagine receiving a kidney from your wife’s friend only to discover later that he fathered your daughter and has been having an affair with your wife for the past 4 years. Out of gratitude he even helped the donor, whom … Continue reading →

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Train Ride to the Airport

Posted on December 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

Who knew there was still patches of undeveloped land in Singapore? It’s a good thing and I hope there’s no new construction to take up every last little bit of land. Noticed a man who looked out of place in … Continue reading →

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5 Billion Reasons Why Investors Like Singapore

Posted on December 13, 2010 by bookjunkie

An article, just out, by Howard Stutz in the Las Vegas review journal surprised me. I knew that the 2 casinos in Singapore were doing well, but I didn’t know that their annual earnings of S$5 billion exceeded that of … Continue reading →

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Michael Buble is A Really Nice Guy: Gives Heckling Mum and Son a Big Break

Posted on December 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Just read this Time article and watch the video to see what I mean. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cw1uLVSl1Y] The mum actually seems quite rude from the video taken at a recent concert in England.  She must have been causing quite a ruckus before … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: New Mall = Lots of People

Posted on December 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

If you’re crazy like me and love getting bumped into every few steps, then you must come here to get the full Singapore experience. I definitely only do this for the blog, otherwise I’d rather be at a quiet bookstore … Continue reading →

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Parking at Nex

Posted on December 5, 2010 by bookjunkie

It wasn’t so bad. I am guessing that the guards are doing a good job of controlling and helping to direct the traffic. At some point the top most level carpark looked almost empty, but as we were leaving, it … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Newest Mall: Braving the Human Crush at Nex (Part 5 of 5)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Nex logo decked out in Christmas lights and joined by Winnie the Pooh and friends. Dangerous for kids or just to warn kids to keep away? I’m sure a mall would’t put up something without a barrier if there … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Newest Mall: Braving the Human Crush at Nex (Part 3 of 5)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

Isn’t this little girl so precious! What a perfect child model. A pirate, giving away balloons to the kids. The newly opened Shaw Theatre. The newly opened Pet Store called Pet Safari, which has a branch at VivoCity. Texas Chicken … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Newest Mall: Braving the Human Crush at Nex (Part 2 of 5)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by bookjunkie

I wonder when we dropped certain British words in favour of American ones. I noticed that among the locals I know, we now use the word mall instead of shopping centre.  My spelling remains British as this was the system … Continue reading →

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I Dreamt About North Korea

Posted on November 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Last night I had a scary, strange dream, that I got into big trouble while crossing the North Korean border. Why do I always have to dream? At first the female guards were nice, but later I realized that me … Continue reading →

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Prince William and Catherine Marry on Friday April 29th 2011

Posted on November 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

If it’s your birthday, it will suck because the whole world will be glued to their TV sets for the Royal Wedding.  The press has already started calling Kate Middleton, Catherine.  I guess princess Catherine or queen Catherine as a … Continue reading →

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