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Sports events in Singapore 2010

Upcoming local Sports events - 2010 Janurary 31st Jan Run for my Lunch 2010 Feburary 6th Feb Safari Zoo Run March 6-7 Mar OCBC Cycle Singapore 2010 14 Mar North East Run

Travel Agencies

If u are like most Singaporeans who like to travel, you should check out this site about reviews on Travel agents, 100 best and 100 worst . It's useful in making decisions if two travel agencies offer similar package and price almost the same. U can give ur views too! Recommend great travel agencies and discourage future travellers from choosing bad ones.. I have never heard of many of the travel agencies listed there.. good place to check out travel agencies instead of relying on the usual few that are often advertised on the newspapers. Have fun! :)

Latest addition

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Check out the latest addition to Orchard Road! =D What fruit is that?

Mobile phones

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Mobile phones are really popular in Singapore. Many students have them. So adults. In fact, there are even more handphone in Singapore than the number of citizens itself. No wonder there are so many types of handphones in Singapore that cater to tastes of different people. But of course, in Japan, there are many more number of unique phones. Environmentally phones, designer phones etc. Interesting.

Fines on MRT

The authorities recently carried out a fine for punishing those who were eating or drinking on the MRT. It caught a lot of people's attention and many people had mixed opinions on that. Nevertheless, I feel that it is great that the authorities is finally taking action. I have seen so many people eating on the trains in the past and it really makes people around them feel uncomfortable. However, the crackdown may be too harsh. Even eating someting as small as a sweet, one is liable for a fine of $30 if caught. See the newspaper article here . Perhaps, they should just fine people only if they throw the sweet wrappers on the ground.

Food Food and Food

Yay. Singapore Fool festival starts tomorrow! 17 July. What I am looking forward to is the Peranakan Parade that is happening tomorrow at the clarke Quay. I think that the Perankan culture is a very interesting culture. I wanna see them in real life, with their traditional costume. Another event to look out for during the festival is the Longest Perankan Buffet Line. There, you can try up to 100 peranakan dishes.. which O believe tastes good and I have always wanted to try some of the dishes that were featured in "The Little Nonya" that was screened earlier in the year. It's really interesting. Haha. I am quite excited. Are you? haha. Anyway, the Great Singapore Sale is still on! It lasts till 26th July! Only 10 more days! I better come out a list to see what I still need to buy.. before the Great Singapore sale is over!!

FOodies from all over the world

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Well. If u have been to the supermarket. You should know that we import so many type of food from overseas. From all over the world. Let's see some of the countries we import food from, all pictures taken from just one supermarket: Fishes from Nambia: Papaya from Hong Kong: Mangoes from Pakistan: Kiwi from New Zealand: But of course, we do produce some products on our own. =) Spinach: Eggs:

Singapore = mini preview of Asia

My teacher said during history lesson that Singapore is like a mini preview of Asia. Singapore, besides having 4 main different races (CIMO), has places that showcase different parts of Asia. Chinese - Chinatown Malay - Kampong Glam and Arab Street Indian - Little India Korean - Korea Plaza Thai - Golden Mile Complex In addition to that, there are many restaurants and stalls offering food from Japan, Korea, Thailand, the middle east etc. No wonder why my korean friends didn't feel so homesick after 4 months stay here. She can get so many korean food here.

Education. School.

Education... is what many parents want for their child, especially in Singapore. Stress ah! That is something most children would say. Why Education? Many would say that it helps to break the vicious cycle of poverty. Many would say that knowledge is power that is why we should acquire knowledge and one way to do that is educatng since young. Yea.. we can go on and on and on about it.. Education brings so much benefits.. to the fact that the government makes education compulsory for all Singaporeans, perhaps hoping that Singapore will achieve 100% literacy rate in time to come. What does Education means to you? especially if you are a student? Does it means stirring up your curiosity and the thirst for knowledge or does it mean rote memorising - results matter? Tuition tuition and tuition. Is it really for your kids? Do your kids really need it or do u want it just because other kids has it? Best schools. No doubt, parents want the best for their children. Singapore, I think has a inte

Ice Water?

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Somehow and somewhere in our time of life, we would have a need to drink a bottle of plain water and mineral water. If u want a bottle of plain water that is of reasonable price and does not have a funny taste, I would recommend Ice Mountain. I think it does not have a weird taste, neither is it too expensive. So, if you really need a bottle of plain water, try Ice Mountain. =)

Getting around by buses

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Yesterday, I met a vietnamese student who knows how to get from almost any place to almost any place in Singapore without getting lost at all. I was planning a trip out with her yesterday and she told me which buses to take to go to which places and where to alight. Wow. A student like her who has been here barely a year can get to know Singapore's streets so well. Out of curiosity, I asked her what's her secret? She told me it's because she is armed with the Singapore Bus guide and the Singapore Map. Therefore, she knows how to get to places easily without getting lost. Talking about buses, I know many of my friends overseas has this gripe that Singapore buses do not has a voice recording to tell you the name of each bus-stop the bus goes to. As a result, many of them do not know when to alight and often alight at the wrong bus-stop. Perhaps, the remedy to this is to get your own bus guide, like my cute vietnamese friend, and carry it with you so that you know how many mor

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

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The Esplanade . How do you pronounce it? Some people pronounce it as 'Es-pler-nade' while some pronounce it as 'Es-pler-nard'. Some people think it shapes like a durian, while others think the building looks like the eyes of a mosquito. Whatever the case, it's really a cool building. It is a theatre where you can dine, shop or watch performances. At some certain times, you can even watch performances for free! When you are there, besides taking photos, I recommend you to go to The Library - a really nice place with a large variety of books on performing arts. The rooftop where you can enjoy a nice scenery. Have fun! =)

Skyscrapers

Recently, I met a girl from Norway. It was her first time in Singapore and one of the questions she asked me was "Why are there so many tall buildings in Singapore?" Haha. Of course there are many tall buildings or skyscrapers in Singapore. Singapore is small and land is limited. We could not expand sideways but the only way to expand is to go higher and higher.. but of course.. going there are limits to how tall a building can be... due to some issues. Haha. But nevertheless, most of us gets to live in high-rise buildings which we do not need to face disgusting creatures like rats.. Most of us live in HDB flats.. as statistics had stated, at least 85% of Singaporeans live in HDB flats. So, if some one asks u why does Singapore has so many high-rise buildings, u have the answer =)

Fine City?

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Hello.. Around Singapore, u can see many signs that does not permit people to do something or else they will be fined. One example is smoking. Some of this may get on the nerves of some people, and they call Singapore a "Fine" City because there are many things that are prohibited or they will get fined. However, with all these fines, it make us a fine city. The country is clean and the government is great! =)

Bus Services

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I just passed by a bus stop today and was thankful of the availability of the bus services board. With that, I am able to know which stop to alight.. and how many stops to get to my desired destination =)

H1N1: My Views

hAs of 26th June, there are a total of 365 cases in Singapore! Oh no.. and the number is going to increase. Luckily, there's cure for this H1N1 and it's not as deadly as SARS. Yesterday's The Straits Times published a section of Q&A about H1N1. If you missed it, let me tell u some parts of it which I think is important and what I think about it. Q: I hear that you catch H1N1 flu only if an infected person sneezes or coughs near you. A: Wrong. The virus remains alive on many surfaces for several hours. If an infected person who has some of the virus on his fingers presses a lift button and you press that button a little later, the virus could stick to your finger. If you then rub your nose or touch your eyes, it could infect you. My Views: Oh MY!!! ALAMAK! The virus is spread so easily. We do not know who has H1N1 or not.. and since 85% of us live in HDB flats, we are vulnerable to the virus. These does not apply to lift buttons, the Bell button, escalator handles are in

Toast Box at Plaza Singapura

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Hey! If u happen to be at Plaza Singapura, drop by to have a coffee(Kopi) or tea at the Toast Box. The coffee and tea at ToastBox in Plaza Singapura costs only S$1, while it costs S$1.40 at all other outlets. It's more value for money at Plaza Singapura! =) If u haven't tried the coffee before and wanna know how good it taste? Here is my take: I think it's nicer than most coffee shop's coffee but of course, it can't be compared to the goodness of Starbucks and Coffee Beans' Coffee.. But look, the price between the coffee in Starbucks and Toast Box varies a great deal too! haha. If u ask me about Ya Kun's coffee and Toast Box, I think they are pretty much the same but many of my friends prefer Ya Kun's coffee. haha.

Online photo printing and storage

Recently, my friend recommended me this site called snapfish . She told me that it the cost of printing each photo, 19 cents per piece is really really reasonable and she recommended me to try it. 19 cents.. really reasonable. I think the price I get outside usually ranges from 20cents to 40 cents. 19 cents is really worth it, especially if u have lots of photos to be printed.. u know, economies of scale. haha. So I went to snapfish singapore website to take a look. I realised that the 19 cents does not include postage and packing. Snapfish is by HP, a rather reliable and trusted brand. Besides that, they offer free sharing and storage space.. which I think is really convenient because u can just upload it onto one place.. choose which to share and which to print. You do not need to upload too many times. one for sharing. one for printing. Hmm.. I will try the service if I have photos to print and see how good it is. ;)

First Asian Youth games!

Yay Yay! The Asian Youth Games is going to start soon! The opening ceremony starts on Monday! It's the first ever Asian Youth Games! Are you excited and curious to know how it is going to be like? I think the athletes are young and cute!

A typical lecture in school

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Hello! How's your day? Here, I show u a glimpse of how my lecture looks like in school.. and yes.. it gets boring sometimes... haha. During some lectures, u will see some of the students sleeping. U will also see some students nodding their heads, not because they understand and agree what the lecturer is teaching, but because they are falling asleep but trying not to.

Stereotypes worldwide associate men with science

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According to the news article published on asiaone.com's website today, Stereotypes worldwide associate men with science. It reminded me of what my teacher said in secondary school. There was once when in school, everyone thought that guys would score better than girls in Physics while girls are likely to score better in Chemistry. He dispelled the belief by telling us that the top pupil for Physics for the past 2 years is a female while the top pupil for that year in Chemistry is a male. He told us that what we had on our mind was just a typical stereotype which isn't necessary true. From then on, all of us work hard I think the myth was hardly mention anymore during my time in Secondary School. Teachers do make a great impact! U can read the news article here

Flowers everywhere

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There are many flowers around in Singapore. They are around almost everywhere, no wonder we are often known as the garden city. Here are some of the pictures of flowers I took on my walk back home.. One of the common flowers in Singapore.. Here is another one.. More more.. Pathway for foot reflexology..

Stand behind the yellow line?

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If you ever got onto the a MRT station you will probably hear this phrase "Sila ambil perhatian demi keselamatan anda harap bediri di belakang garisan kuning." Haha, yes, it is the Malay version of "Your attention please, Please stand behind the yellow line." What I realised is that many people follow the instructions by standing behind the yellow line, but not the yellow arrows. Even though they drew arrows on the ground, many people are still standing at the centre, wanting to get into the train at the very first moment the MRT doors open. Haha. Do u agree?

Forums in Singapore

Where Singaporeans chat.. Some of the popular forums in Singapore to discuss about almost everything under the sun. STOMP Asiaone Hardwarezone sgForums SGClub Singapore Forums Singapore Forums

NDP 2009

National Day Parade 2009 is coming! Yay! Are you going to watch it? I am! =D NDP eCoupons are already available!

Adam Khoo: I am gifted, so are you

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Hey! How r u today? My day is fine! Let me share with you about a book. If you have been studying in Singapore's primary school or secondary school long enough, you surely will have heard of this guy called Adam Khoo. He has been giving motivational talks and courses islandwide to students to motivate them to be an achiever. He published a book titled I Am Gifted, So Are You! , which tells u how to score well and how to study in examinations. He, himself was an underachiever and how he managed to score straight As. He shares methods and tips on how to score well and how to study. There are many useful information which includes -Setting Goals -Drawing Mindmaps -How to Answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) which I thought was really useful. If you really want to score well in the examinations, I think that the book will be useful to you.

Footwear in Singapore

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I was on the MRT today and I realised that many of us have something in common - Slippers. If you have been to Singapore, you will realise that Singaporeans love to wear slippers or if you prefer, flip flops. We wear them to almost everywhere, for shopping, playing at the beach or just for a walk at the park. It's very convenient, you just have to slip those slippers on and off u go! It's very comfortable too! especially in a country where the weather is humid. The best thing is that it's cheap too! U can get a pair of slippers for as low as S$2.. but of course, as the saying goes "if u pay peanuts, u get monkey", the quality may not be good. Picture taken in a MRT train today. Sandals and slippers.

Jasmine Green Teas in Singapore

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Hello! How's ur day today? I went to the supermarket to bought a packet of Jasmine green tea to drink. Yea.. I know, it's a packet of soft drink - green tea, not the orignial sachet where you have to pour it hot water on it. haha. Why packet of green tea? Convenient and great taste! I can drink it cold too! In Singapore, there are actually two famous brand of Green Tea: Pokka and Heaven and Earth . I love both of them, but I think the better one is the Pokka brand. It's because the Pokka's green tea is richer in taste and has stronger aroma. No wonder it is Singapore's best selling brand! =D

Singapore's Richest men

According to Forbes.com , here is the top 10 list of Singapore's richest men and their assets. US$6.7 billion - Ng Teng Fong , property development US$5.7 billion - Khoo Teck Phuat’s family , real estate US$3.3 billion - Wee Cho Yaw & family , United Overseas Bank (UOB) US$2.5 billion - Zhong Sheng Jian ,Yanlord Land Group US$1.1 billion - Kwek Leng Beng & family , Hong Leong Group, CDL US$960 million - Kuok Khoon Hong , Wilmar US$830 million - Peter Lim, invested in Wilmar US$650 million - Lee Seng Wee, OCBC US$600 million - Denis Jen , shopping malls & in pork US$595 million - Chew Hua Seng , Raffles Education As u can see.. most of them either own real estates and properties or has some investments. Should we own some real estates or investments too?

Studying at Cafes

Starbucks, Coffee Bean, Spinelli, TCC, Cafe Galilee etc. What do they have in common? Yea! All of them sell coffee! Coffee chains! The news recently reported that singaporean students love studying at cafes. You can read the reports from here and here . Why study at cafes? Benefits are lots! -Nice atmosphere -Air-conditioned -Place to gather with your friends. You can chat with your friends whenever you want, unlike in the library where you have to keep really quiet at all times. Besides cafes, many even go to fast food restaurants such as McDonalds, KFC, Long John Silvers to study. haha.

Jim Rogers' latest Book - A gift to my Children

As you may know, Jim Rogers and his family have moved to Singapore. Recently, published a book titled A gift to my children. Out of curiousity, I went to read his newly published book. Even when I was reading halfway, I was like "WOW!". It's a really good book. The book is not entirely about investing, it is also about living your life! Wow. I recommend you to read it. Whether u know Jim Rogers or not. You will surely like it too! =)

Bus Conductor

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If you frequently take buses, you will realise that sometimes, there are bus conductors on board to check everyone's ezlink card, making sure that they pay the right fare. I remember in the past, many passengers do not pay the correct fare and the bus conductorhave to deduct additional amount of bus fare from their card. Now, with the ezlink card, I realised that most people do not cheat on paying lesser for their journey. The bus conductor do not have to deduct additional amount from their ezlink card. Maybe it's because of the ezlink card, it's harder for people to cheat. Passengers have to tap the card when they board and alight. Also, if one is caught paying lesser amount of bus fare than they should, he has to be fined $20. Wah.. so serious. I realised that the likelihood of meeting a bus conductor in SBS bus is higher than in SMRT buses. Hmm.. Do u think so too?

Medicinal Shops

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Hello! If u pass by the heartlands of Singapore, you will see some medicinal shops that sells herbal tea such as like Chrysanthemum tea (菊花茶). Many people buy these herbal tea too cool themselves down. As you know, one can get heaty easily in Singapore.. due to the weather and from eating spicy food. If u realise, in Singapore, there are 2 main chains of Chinese medicinal shops that caters to the heartlanders. They are HockHua and ZTP. If u ask for my opinion, I prefer the teas from ZTP. =)

Singapore's Changi Airport

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According to the World Airport Awards 2009 , the Changi Airport fell to third place. First place goes to South Korea's Incheon International Airport. Nevertheless, I still like Singapore's Changi Airport. -It's big and Clean. -Changi Airport has lots shops and most of them are what I am familiar with. From BreadTalk to Crystal Jade to NTUC fairprice.. it's so convenient.. I can buy things from there if I realised that I forgot to pack something into my luggage the last minute. -There are lots of things you can do while waiting for your flight. Shopping.. using the free WiFi.. There are also some massaging or foot reflexology machines for you to massage your legs for free while you are waiting for your flight! haha. I hope to go to the South Korea's Incheon International Airport one day. =)

The PCK Gracious Poster

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If you take the bus recently, you would realise that there's a Phua Chu Kang (PCK) and his wife, Rosie poster on the bus. It's a poster reminding you of being gracious. haha. I think it's kind of funny, and they made use of the funnyman PhuaCua Kang and Rosie to catch people's attention, reminding them to be gracious. Whether the advertisement will be effective in reminding people to be gracious depends on individual. I think this act of being gracious should be inculcated since young. Nevertheless, I hope the ad will be successful... and enjoy the funny ad. haha.

Volunteering in Singapore

If you are keen on volunteering, here are several organisations you can go to. Organisations that lists a number of volunteer activites: NVPC NVPC stands for National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre. Here, you can choose to volunteer as a group or as an individual. I choose the activities to volunteer from here too. There are a variety of areas you can choose from. For students, you can go to the CIP Centra l . Youth Bank There are many activites here too. The NDP and Chingay organsiers also recruit volunteers from this website. Sports: Sports Volunteer Here is the website that is suppose to be a one stop portal to recruit volunteers that are interested to helping out at sports events. Youth Olympics Games You can be part of the history and volunteer at the world's first youth olympics games(YOG). Otherwise, you can go to different sports events' website and register to be a volunteer there. Look at my earlier post for the link of the websites of the different sports events

HortPark

Hello there! If u want to go somewhere new, go to the HortPark. It is a really beautiful. U can look at some of the pictures here . There are many things to do... events, activities, workshops, tours, talks and what have you. It links 3 parks together, the Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park. There are 3 pretty bridges for u to check out too! =) Visit the Hortpark when you are free! Enjoy the beauty of nature, you will love it.

Weather these days

Hello! How r u feeling out there? I am feeling really hot, hot, hot, here.. haha. I try my best to switch on the fan instead of the air-conditioner.. u know, save the environment.. haha. It's getting real hot and humid.. at this part of the year..and especially when we are experiencing global warming. It gets better after the rain.. =)

Souvenirs / Gifts from Singapore

Looking for Souvenirs/Gifts to buy back for your family and friends overseas? Besides the key chains, postcards that you can easily get at the tourists shops, here are some suggestions: Ya Kun Kaya from Ya Kun Kaya Toast Kaya is a type of egg and coconut jam that is spread on toasts. Ya Kun sells one of the best Kaya Toast in Singapore. Needless to say, the Kaya from Ya Kun is also yummy! You can try the kaya toast from Toast Box too if you happen to see one.. and while you are there, try the Milo Dinosaur! Bak Kwa or Barbequed Pork (肉干/肉乾) Bak Kwa is a type of sweet barbequed pork, loved by many. There are many Bak Kwa chains such as Bee Cheng Hiang (美珍香) and Fragrance ( 香味 ). Kim Hock Guan is Singapore's oldest vendor while Lim Chee Guan(林志源) is Singapore's most popular vendor. Honestly, I think the best Bak Kwa are from Lim Chee Guan. Lim Chee Guan has 3 outlets, 2 located in Chinatown, 1 located at ion Orchard. Bak Kwa is extremely popular during Chinese New Year and

Images/Photos and E-cards of Singapore

Want free photos and Ecards of Singapore? Here u go! VisitSingapore - Photos - Photos (temp unavailable) Singapore Photo Gallery -Photos Singapore Flyer - Photos and Ecards Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) - Ecards - Screensavers www.sg - Photos - Ecards National University of Singapore (NUS) - Ecards Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - Photos & Ecards If you want more images, you can search for them with the local search engine, Rednano.sg

Singapore Wallpapers

Want free Singapore desktop wallpapers? Here are the links! VisitSingapore Wallpapers from VisitSingapore.com Microsoft Singapore Wallpapers from Microsoft.com XpatXperience Wallpapers from XpatXperience showcasing sceneries of Singapore Singapore Flyer Wallpapers of the Singapore flyer Singapore Airlines Wallpapers of Singapore Airlines A380 Ministry of Defence Singapore (MINDEF) Wallpapers from the Ministry of Defence

Websites to learn more about Singapore

Here are some websites that might be useful if you are coming to Singapore: VisitSingapore www.SG

Singapore Maps

There are many free maps that you can use to figure your way around Singapore. Check these out: StreetMap@Singapore Map by the Singapore Land Authoriy (SLA) PublicTransport@SG Map by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) StreetDirectory Map provided is really clear and informative Rednano.sg Map provided by Rednano, Singapore's first local search and directory engine. MyLifeStyleMap GoogleMap U can use GoogleMap too, if you are a google fan. BingMap Another alternative =) If you want to download the whole map of Singapore or just the Singapore City Map, you can go to this page at the VisitSingapore website.

Places to shop in Singapore

Orchard Road Just walk along the stretch of Orchard Road and you will see lots of shopping centres.. Ngee Ann City etc. If you are looking for casual wear for clothes targeting the youths, head down to either Far East Plaza (don't mix it up with Far East shopping Centre) or The Heeren. View Larger Map City Hall There are 3 malls u can shop at, Raffles City Shopping Centre(莱佛士城), Suntec City Mall (新达城广场) and Marina Square (滨海广场). You can also shop at the Citylink Mall (城联广场), the underground mall that connects Suntec City, Marina Square and the Esplanade to the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport). While u r there, check out the Esplanade! Yes, it's the building that is shaped like a Durian! View Larger Map Bugis Here, u can shop at the Bugis Junction and the Bugis Village. The Bugis Village is a place where you can haggle.. haggle.. haggle.. over the price of things sold. If you are looking for Technology products, be sure to head for the SIM LIM Square . It's a place where many ge

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) 2009!!!

YES! The Great Singapore Sale is finally here!!!! It lasts from 29 May - 26 July 2009 It's the period where u can get lots and lots and lots of discounts and savings!! YAY! and the best thing is, if you are a tourist, u get additional benefits! Click here for more details!

Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2009

Wow. The Asian Youth Games 2009 is coming right up in Singapore. It lasts from 29 June 2009 to 7 July 2009. Sports include Diving, Swimming, Athletics, FIBA 33 (Basketball), Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Football/Soccer, Sailing, Shooting and Table Tennis! It's cool!

Sports events in Singapore 2009

Upcoming local Sports events - 2009 Upcoming 2010 sports events June 21/06/09 National Runway Cycling & Skating 2009 A cycling or skating event? It's your choice. 26/06/2009 Her World Golf Challenge It's one of Singapore's most popular women’s golf events! 27/06/2009 - Touche Beach Walkathon A charitable 1.6km walkaton and Bonanza at Sentosa 28/06/2009 - http://www.republicrun.sg/ 5km charity run to raise fund to provide medical services for the needy July 05/07/2009 - Milk Run 2009 Also known as Streetwise run. To raise fund for needy youth and children 12/07/2009 POSB Run for Kids '09 This run is for both adults and kids. The money raised will be channelled equally towards an education welfare fund for needy children. 18/07/2009 - Inter-Constituency Road Run Championship 2009 - ROMP! 09 Where youths can join as a team and compete in 4 different sports - Badminton, Basketball, Netball and Soccer. 19/07/2009 - Shape Run 2009 All women run. Registration is full.

Looking for Jobs in Singapore?

Here are some places to find jobs: JobsCentral - http://jobscentral.com.sg/ JobsDB - http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/Singapore/ JobStreet - http://sg.jobstreet.com/ Monster - http://www.monster.com.sg/ Street Directory - http://www.streetdirectory.com/jobs/singapore/ GumTree - http://singapore.gumtree.sg/ Temp Jobs - http://singaporetempjob.blogspot.com/ Forums JobMarkets - http://www.jobmarket.com.sg/forums/index.php HardWareZone - http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg

Other Radio stations

Other radio stations that might interest u.. haha. XFM 96.3 By MediaCorp Radio Offers French, German, Japanese and Korean music and news. Great for those who wanna learn French, German, Japanese or Korean. 89.3FM - TVMobile (Audio Simulcast) By MediaCorp Listen to it when watching TVMobile, the TV that is available on most of the public buses.

Malay and Tamil radio stations

Looking for Malay and Tamil radio stations? Malay Radio stations Ria 89.7FM By MediaCorp Radio Offers Contemporary hits, targets the young Warna 94.2FM By MediaCorp Radio With music and information that caters to the more mature audience. Warna means color in Malay. Tamil Radio Station Oli 96.8FM (ஒலி) By MediaCorp Radio Offers infotainment and general news. Also broadcasts in various Indian languages - Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, Bangali, Malayalam and Telugu.

Mandarin Radio Stations

Want to choose a Mandarin Radio Station to listen to? Here we tell u more about them: 883JiaFM - 88.3FM By SAFRA Radio Offers mainly Mandarin Contemporary hits, but also contains some English songs at times. The fact that they keep announcing their radio station name after every song may put some listeners off. Y.E.S. 93.3FM (醉心频道) By MediaCorp Radio Offers popular mandarin contemporary hits. Targets mainly the young, from the age of 15 to 34. This station has been the top radio station in Singapore a number of years! Capital 95.8FM (城市频道) By MediaCorp Radio Offers oldies and infotainment. Tells u what is going on in the community and brings u the latest news. Great for people who are driving as traffic news are often updated. Love 97.2FM (最爱频道) By MediaCorp Radio Targets mainly adults It also has sessions that offer advices on health and lifestyle. Radio 1003 (一零零三資訊娛樂台) By SPH UnionWorks Offers Infotainment and mandarin contemporary hits A close competitor to 93.3FM.

English Radio Stations

Looking for an English radio station to listen to but dunno which one to choose from? Here we help u to make your choice. English 88.9FM - BBC World Service By BBC Radio Offers English News Great for people who wants to improve their standard of English Gold 90.5FM By MediaCorp Radio Plays mainly English oldies that ranges from the 1960s to the 1990s. Also plays country songs. Great for those who like oldies and retro music Radio 91.3 By SPH UnionWorks Offers contemporary hits Symphony 92.4FM Offers classical music Perfect for those who love classical music... 938LIVE By MediaCorp Radio Offers News, information and regular traffic updates Useful for those who are on the roads.. some students listen to it to improve their standards of English too.. Class 95FM By MediaCorp Radio Offers Adult Contemporary music. Targets mainly working adults. It is Singapore's number 1 English radio station. It attracts a range of audience, from students to working adults. Power98FM By

Links that help u earn rewards/$$

Here are some links that can help u earn rewards or $$. These organisations have offices based in Singapore. Paid Surveys Take part in surveys, earn points to redeem rewards MyMailMoment YourVoice AIPSurveys Paid Emails Read emails and receive cash for reading them EmailCashPro Mystery Shoppers Be a Mystery Shopper! GapBusters AQ Services

$10 ++?

What does the '++' in $10++ means? It means that besides the $10, the price does not include the service charge (10%) and GST(goods and service tax, 7%). So the two pluses, '++' refers to the service charge and the GST.

No Tipping

One of the good thing about being in Singapore is: U don't have to tip! yea! Some restaurants and cafes have included a 10% service charge. If a taxi driver charge u extra, remember u can take down his name, license plate and the taxi company and complain to the taxi company. Remember that the taxi drivers should always charge by the meter!

Travelling by Bus and MRT

There are 4 different train transport lines in Singapore and they are: The North East line - Purple line The East West line - Green line The North South line - Red line The Circle line (just completed) Tips for u: If u are anywhere on the green line, and wants to travel to any stations after Khatib, I suggest that u take the green line and transfer at the City Hall instead of transferring at Jurong East. The distance between each station on the red line is further than the distance between each station on the green line. Thus, u will get to your destination faster if u travel on the green line, despite the fact that there are fewer stations to your destination in the red line. Travelling on the purple line is more expensive. If u want the cheapest way to your destination, be sure to plan your journey by visiting the smrt or sbs website.

Before coming to Singapore

Things to note before coming to Singapore 1. Weather - can be quite humid and hot at times. Temperature can range from 24 degrees to up to 35 degrees. Cooler periods are from November to end January or early Feb. 2. Tipping - Singapore do not practice tipping. Most restaurants have a 10% service charge 3. Chewing/Bubble Gums - yes. I know many of u love it. It's illegal in Singapore, but I believe u can bring in a few of them into Singapore. Do not bring in a box of them. If u can't live without chewing gums, there are 2 solutions. U can buy the theuraptic bubble gum are sold in Watsons pharmacy but u have to provide them ur name and passport number. The second solution is to go to the neighbouring country-Malaysia to get the gums. 4. Safe - Yes. Singapore is a very safe country. However, it is not 100% crime free. There are black sheep around. Do not let down your guard. Like what the authorities always say "Low crime doesn't mean low crime." 5. Shops open

Accredited universities in Singapore

How do u know if a degree that u r studying now is recognised in Singapore? Just make sure that the school u r studying for a degree now is in the Ministry of Education (MOE) list of universities and educational institutions. It is available right here .

Institutions that offers courses from universities around the world

Institutions providing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees courses from universities around the world include: 1. Singapore institute of Management (SIM) 新跃大学 This is another local university except that it is not funded by the government. It has uniSIM which offers its own degrees as well as SIM global which has courses offered by universities from around the world. 2. Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) 新加坡管理发展学院 3. PSB Academy, PSB 学院 4. BMC Academy , BMC学院 5. SMa School of Management , 新加坡制造商联合会管理学院 6. Marketing Institute of Singapore, 新加坡市场学院 7. TMC Academy , TMC学院 8. Stansfield College 9. Informatics Academy , 英华美学院

Universities from the west in Singapore

Why go to the west when u can have it near home? Here are the universities that are well-known in the west and they have set up their place in Singapore! The courses they offer here are identical to that that in their home country. U can enjoy huge saving in costs and being close to home at the same time! Isn't that fantastic? 1. James Cook University , Singapore It also has a wide range of extra curriculum activities for students. The cool thing is that the Bachelor of Psychology program is also acredited by Asutralian Psychology Accreditation Council and recognized by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). 2. University of Nevada, Las Vegas , Singapore For students who wanna to go into the hospitality management route, this is for u! Majority of their staff are from their Main campus in Las Vegas! 3. Curtin University of Technology , Singapore It will provide local and international students with the opportunity to receive an Australian Style University Education i

Which university should I choose?

This is a question that many of us ask once we graduate from high school/Junior Colleges/Polytechnics. NUS, NTU or SMU? If u r lucky, u get offers from all 3 universities. How do u then make the choice? Here are some advice in helping u to make the right choice. Step 1. Choose the university which offers the course u like/do not choose the course u have no interest in. Decision made => Yes => Congratulations! => End. 2. Choose the university that offers u ample opportunities, for research, great overseas exposure, internship etc. Decision made => Yes => Congratulations! => End. 3. Ask your seniors, teachers, friends, family members, relatives for advices. Ask especially those who know people who are already studying in the university and that particular course. Ask them about their workload, what do they learn, how good are the professors etc. The more people u ask, the more u will get to know about the particular university. Decision made => Yes => Congratula

Singapore universities funded by the goverment

1. National University of Singapore (NUS) 2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 3. Singapore Management University (SMU) No doubt, rankings shows that NUS is the top university in Singapore. NTU is known for its Business school. Many like SMU because of the American-style way of education system. Which university to go is ur choice.

Useful Links to Check OuT!

Links that may be helpful when u r in Singapore Banks - Local Banks in Singapore DBS / POSB OCBC UOB They are all the same, but most people in Singapore have bank accounts with DBS/POSB. Buses and trains SBS SMRT Useful for planning your journey around Singapore Food SoShiok Tells u where to get great food! Map http://www.map.gov.sg/StreetMap/ http://www.streetdirectory.com/ Shows u the map of Singapore. U can learn how to get from one place to another with the maps. Mobile Companies M1 SingTel Starhub If u ask which is the best? I think they are all about the same. SingTel is the market leader though. National Library http://www.nlb.gov.sg/ There are many public libraries in Singapore. I like the Central lending library and the library@Esplanade . Check them out! News The Straits Times ChannelNewsAsia For local and international news

Museums in Sentosa

Even in a small island called Sentosa, there are museums too! Images of Singapore - Tells u about the History of Singapore! Fort Siloso - A collection of World War II memorabilia

Museums To go to!

There are many museums in Singapore. The best thing is, u can visit the museum for free at certain times. Check out the websites below for more information! Here are the top 3 museums I recommend: 1. National Museum - The oldest museum in Singapore If you only have time to visit one museum, I would recommend this museum. I think the Singapore History Gallery is great! 2. Peranakan Museum - Explores the culture of Peranakan communities The next museum u should explore is the Peranakan museum. It has the best collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world! 3. Mint Museum of Toys -All About ToyS! For the little child in us! For all who love toys so much! Other museums that may interest u: Asian Civilisations Museum - A showcase of Asian cultures and civilisations Singapore Art Museum (SAM) - houses the national art collection of Singapore 8Q SAM - Allows u to explore a diversity of contemporary art practices Singapore Philatelic Museum - Calling all S