Music
So Deep Purple are coming to town again. I decided to just watch this on YT instead and save the $$$. I must be getting old. Actually even I as a former (bad) drummer generally find drum solos boring,...
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Well locals are welcome here but I think we'd prefer English for the sake of clarity, given that it's supposed to be an official language in Singapore. :twisted: Actually this subject does come up for...
View ArticleOur package - think I made a big mistake...
Thank you very much for your comments - I tossed and turned a bit last night let me tell you but you've calmed me down. Just a couple of things for clarity - we're Canadians and don't live in the UK so...
View ArticleCountdown to Super Bowl XLVII
San Francisco and Baltimore are in the big game! Odds makers are favoring the 49ers by a few.
View ArticleHouse Plant
Whatever you get, you might want to spray it with insecticidal soap every so often to avoid bugs. http://www.o2plants.com.sg/ This place sells houseplants and also rents them, according to its website.
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I'm not too sure about this, but previously, (CMIIW) after we read a new post, the icon will change from "New posts" to "No new posts". It does bug me a little, since I can't see which thread has a...
View ArticlePunggol East By-Election
i think they've been suckered into thinking the wp is an opposition when what they have only been doing is "wait and see" and point fingers at the ruling party. they havent presented any original ideas...
View ArticleLooking for Trekking partners
mate! this sounds like a fantastic idea. Keep us posted! I am jumping in as well. Cheers
View Article10 things I hate about Singapore
Years later working in Japan, one of my coworkers was a Liverpudlian, and the kind of foreigner who never learns the language or culture. She would throw out Cockney rhyming slang comments, as if I, or...
View ArticleDrinks tonight, Clarke quay?
Damn! read this a day late! Was at CQ just yesterday! I landed from london on 27th .. very new to this place. this country is so clean! Liking it!
View ArticleWhat is the purpose of a Long Term Visit Pass?
Marriage of convenience is a common thing to gain US citizenship. But someone to do that in Singapore, he must be desperate like crazy. Desperate as in like he did some big crime in his home country or...
View ArticleSingapore and US life cost comparison
So what was your little outburst about? You did not expect this board to be populated by the US gov officials, did you?
View Article21/ F UK New To Town
Hey Sunita! I landed from uk on the 27th myself..rather i got transfered and liking it so far. Would be great to catch up with all you guys at CQ or something?
View ArticleSIA cabin crew
hey do you guys know whether you need birth cert to register cos i left mine in my home country :( also i have a birthmark on my left foot, will they disqualify me?
View ArticleDTH vs IPTV discussion + SG's laws on satellite dishes
^^ Its easier to exercise control over a wired network than over a wired network. I bet there is enforcement and monitoring on the IPTV network but in case of a satellite transmission I think its a bit...
View ArticleHow hard it is to get a job here for Dependant pass holder?
if you have a dependents pass you are not allowed to work in Singapore. You will need to apply a work permit or, if you are eligible, upgrade the pass to an LTVP+ pass if you can get the + pass then...
View ArticleCitizenship Application
How about govt KPI to bring Singapore consist of half foreigner? Increase more PR and citizen due slow fertile rate? I don't know what is the impact after announcement but I think it will be good for...
View ArticleAnother 30% population jump in Singapore by 2030?
Given the story in the cage lining at the weekend about Chinese graduates shunning jobs in factories because that is beneath their new found level (despite the factories now paying 3x anywhere else)...
View ArticleTeaching English in Singapore...
I am not sure what experience the above posters have with actually looking for work in the TESOL field, but I can tell you from my experience, it is nothing like what has been mentioned. Yes, you will...
View ArticleBest frequent flyer program for Singapore residents?
Actually, just an update on AirCanada, they've now changed again and well, the criteria are higher now... I can say goodbye to my Business Lounge access and priority tags :?
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