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Prince Michael Has Vitiligo Like His Father Michael Jackson

Posted on July 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

Prince Michael was noted to have a white patch under his arm that looked like a sign of the skin condition known as Vitiligo, that Michael Jackson suffered from as well. I have always thought that all three children are … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman Gets a New Costume & I Hate It

Posted on June 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Google Image} I don’t like change.  Why do they have to mess with things that ain’t broke.  Like redoing strawberry shortcake for instance, by slimming her down.  Why can’t they come up with a new character instead of messing with … Continue reading →

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Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis Cheered as Grannies at Wimbledon 2010

Posted on June 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

The fans who cheered the glamourous girls of tennis, with ‘Come on, grannies’ have got to be kidding. The pair were playing in the invitational doubles.  These gorgeous girls are just 29 and look super fit, but in competitive sports … Continue reading →

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Madonna’s Daughter Lola’s First Blog Post

Posted on June 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I used to listen to every Madonna hit in the 80’s (like ‘Papa Don’t Preach’), but I don’t really get her new music. Madonna tended to shock, but the most shocking thing she did was become a mother. I used … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Looks Great as a Boy

Posted on June 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

When I first saw this I didn’t even think it was Lady Gaga till I read the article. I thought she was an intelligent looking male model. I’m not a fan of Lady Gaga’s music as I have very old … Continue reading →

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SMRT trains are not packed, according to it’s CEO (via Want some tau huay?)

Posted on June 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am so infuriated after reading quotes by the SMRT CEO, that I am left speechless. Arrogance and lack of compassion, infuriates me to the extreme. If you want a kinder society and more productive work environments you have to … Continue reading →

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Swiss, Oliver Fricker is Sentenced in Singapore: I Feel Overwhelming Sadness at the Verdict

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahN1LJfgW0] The jail term I can understand, even though it’s harsh as there was no malice in the act, but why the caning (seems more like flogging) as well? In my mind, the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. I am … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker Pleads Guilty and Singapore Floods Again

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Getty Images} Gosh, I find Oliver Fricker really pitiful. The Telegraph reports: Damning evidence, including emails ordering paint, photographs and a wire cutter used to cut through the fence of a train depot, left Fricker with little choice but to … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker’s Alleged Trespass & Vandalism Case Pushed to Friday

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Oliver Fricker’s much anticipated day at court today did not provide any relief. The poor chap has to face the media again on Friday as the case was adjourned once again. The local media reports he was visibly annoyed, but … Continue reading →

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Sun Ho Vlogs and Had Home Near Brangelina?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update 24 June 2010: Singapore Controversy Talked About on LA Weekly. Singapore’s City Harvest Church Controversy Comes to the Hollywood Hills By Patrick Range McDonald, Tuesday, Jun. 22 2010 @ 8:30AM Comments (28) Categories: crime Singaporean Pop Star Sun Ho … Continue reading →

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32 Year Old Swiss National Oliver Fricker at Court Today

Posted on June 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is life in Singapore. I think most Singaporeans are awaiting the verdict in this case, but I for one sincerely hope he is let off the hook (I mean spared the flogging bit). I also hope our laws dating … Continue reading →

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Tiny Feels Big on Page 34 of The Sunday Times

Posted on June 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am guilty of not reading The Straits Times (the local Singapore papers), getting my news fix from online headlines or blogs like Huffington Post or The New York Times instead. I also get a lot of my news from … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Help Feeling Sorry for Kong Hee After Reading His Latest Blog Post

Posted on June 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

On this twitter Kong Hee describes himself as “guy with a famous wife”, in his own words. He seems like a pretty down to earth approachable person to have amassed this many followers, even if there was a huge measure … Continue reading →

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Sunny Skies After Yesterday’s Flood

Posted on June 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I had to snap a picture of the pretty sky today.  Looks like the sun is out a blazing again. I wonder if there will be a repeat of the floods. It has been revealed that it was caused by blockage … Continue reading →

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Blue Gumby? Take the Poll

Posted on June 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

A travel agent in Chinatown was advertising trips to the Shanghai expo and I couldn’t help thinking that the blue guy looks a whole lot like Gumby.  When I first saw the mascot on the news the first thought that … Continue reading →

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More Fascinating Videos from the Orchard Road Flood

Posted on June 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

More videos and photos are coming in from ordinary people about the Orchard Road flood. The last time this area was flooded was 26 years ago. No wonder the young people are so tickled by what is happening. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Believe My Eyes: Orchard Road Is Flooded

Posted on June 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

Orchard Road resembles a muddy river today. I am so glad I wasn’t stuck there. But then again it’s quite a rare sight and the teenagers putting videos up on YouTube seem energized and tickled by it. There was a … Continue reading →

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Singapore MRT: No Feeding Baby on the Train

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s a hard life for a wee baby in Singapore. If you get hungry and get fed milk on the train, expect to be stopped at mid feed by an MRT official. The whole story seems embarrassing to me and … Continue reading →

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Retired CEO Tan Kin Lian on Singapore’s Elections and Millionaires

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

I found an interesting and telling survey conducted by the retired CEO of our biggest insurance company, NTUC, Tan Kin Lian. The results are based on 100 participants who responded within 8 hours. Tan Kin Lian has interesting thoughts about … Continue reading →

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Banksy – When Graffiti is Art

Posted on June 13, 2010 by bookjunkie

It seems that graffiti artist Banksy has struck again with the mural of a lion and a girl outside a pub in the UK. With the authorities’ manhunt of Swiss, Oliver Fricker and Briton, Lloyd Dane Alexander, resulting from the … Continue reading →

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When Pastor Kong Hee Was A Student at Raffles Institution

Posted on June 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Today paper talks about how Pastor Ho was not a bookworm, but enjoyed sports and life. He was also seen as a visionary and perfectionist. Below is the extracted article. THE BIG STORY on the Today Paper Before he … Continue reading →

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I’m Biased When It Comes To Pastor Kong Hee’s Wife, Sun Ho

Posted on June 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

If I didn’t know Sun Ho, the Pop Singer, was a pastor’s wife I would say her videos ‘Fancy Free’ and ‘China Wine’ with none other than Wyclef Jean, are very stylish with catchy tunes, and would be proud that … Continue reading →

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