Tag Archives: videos

How Do You Back Up Your Digital Photos & Videos?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by bookjunkie

I miss the old days of film and photo albums that you could hold in your hands. We take more pictures these days but I always worry about loosing them. Talked a bit about digital cameras and storage as I’m … Continue reading →

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Why I Take Lots of Photos

Posted on October 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m referring to photos I take of family. It’s a simple reason. It’s because I wish I had more photos with my dad. I do have my memories of sweet times with him but the photos help jog my memory … Continue reading →

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Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros (& Little Alexa on Ellen)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

This blog is about Singapore, but I do often feel compelled to talk about things that move me, that come from outside this tiny island. Lately I have been moved by the song Home by Edward Sharp and the Magnetic … Continue reading →

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Natasha Vlogs about the F1, Crystal about Ice Cream Sandwiches & Callie gets close to PM Lee

Posted on September 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love vloggers. Especially expat Singapore vloggers like Natasha Bailie who brings us a bit of the F1 (Singapore Grand Prix and only night car race) in her video blog. I’ve never been, but wow those cars are ear bustingly … Continue reading →

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The Most Creative Ads from Burger King Singapore: Never Chicken Out

Posted on August 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love the series of ads by Burger King, that express our frustrations and at the same time very cleverly segments into advertising their chicken burgers. Also cheekily changes the image of chickens who have been maligned as cowards for far … Continue reading →

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The Shaytards Story on Forbes, Coopertard & their Aunt in Singapore

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I haven’t blogged about the Shaytards in a while, but Coopertard is one of my favourites. He doesn’t appear very often, but when he does he’s a riot. He’s the cousin who’s the same age as Babytard and they have … Continue reading →

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Old Videos: William & Harry with their mum Diana

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I found these old videos from the 80’s quite fascinating. I grew up at a time when the world was totally captivated by Princess Diana and her little boys. The younger generation will probably feel the same way with William … Continue reading →

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Photos & Videos: 3 year old Babytard (the baby on his CD) finally meets James Blunt

Posted on April 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update: 14 July 2011 My 2 favourite people in one eco friendly video. I have so much respect for famous people who remain so down to earth. I have always been a fan of James Blunt’s music, but now I … 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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Miss Universe 2010 Interviews: USA, China and India

Posted on August 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

I went through a couple of the interview videos on YouTube, but most of them started so boring I couldn’t watch till the end.  These two, I watched till the end.  I try to pick out more of the Asian … Continue reading →

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Miss Universe Preliminary Interviews: Venus Raj Has Charisma & Miss Singapore is Not Too Shabby

Posted on August 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Since Maria Venus Raj, Miss Philippines has been consistently ranked top in the online polls, I was thinking she can’t be all perfect.  Maybe her personality would suck.  I was wrong. She oozes with charisma and has a lovely down … Continue reading →

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The Cutest Little Fight And Don’t Touch Me

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

We know who’s going to be winning arguments in the future. I love it when the little girl says “I’m 4, you not 4!” You may not be able to hear it clearly but the little boy actually says “You … Continue reading →

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Kitty Eating a Watermelon

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

I can’t tell you why I am fascinated by this video, but I think you will be too. A persian kitty eating a watermelon is the most adorable thing I’ve seen in a while. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3cHNObcEh8]

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NDP 2010 Song and Mr Brown’s Version About His Xiao Char Bor

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I had never heard the National Day Parade Song before, but first saw Mr Brown’s (Singapore’s most famous blogger apart from Wendy Cheng) spoof which was pretty darn good as usual. He can actually sing! Xiao Char Bor means crazy … Continue reading →

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Babytard Stop Sucking Your Thumb (The Shaytards Vlog)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

For all the Babytard fans out there, here’s a super cute video of Babytard clips compiled by a fan. There are loads of Shaytard/ Dadtard/ Shaycarl asking her to take the thumb out of her mouth. Her reactions are just … Continue reading →

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Glee’s To Sir With Love: An Ode to Teachers Who Truly Care

Posted on July 8, 2010 by bookjunkie

Teaching in 1960 vs 2010 {Image: Cagle Cartoons} When I was a kid I wanted to teach because as a child of the 70’s and 80’s, teachers were respected and we were all very timid, quiet and well behaved. The … Continue reading →

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The Noose – Best Show on Local TV

Posted on July 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

Michelle Chong and Chua Enlai are just so darn good on ‘The Noose’.  (There is a reason why it is named The Noose!)  So are Suhaimi and Alaric Tay.  The four of them make a great cast.  I am impressed … 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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