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Singapore flyer- Background of the Singapore flyer observation wheel

The Singapore flyer is currently the world’s largest observation wheel as of 2008, standing at an impressive 165m in height (42 stories) and sitting...
Family

FOW Derivatives world asia 2008

Held in the posh confines of the Raffles Convention center, the FOW derivatives world asia 2008 is an annual event where trading firms come...
News

CERN first test fire successful.

Far out in the Franco–Swiss border near Geneva, CERN's (The European Organization for Nuclear Research) first phase of single directional beam fire was successful....
Blog

I am an NYAA Gold recipient! Yes!

Got a email from the NYAA office on Sunday with regards to some rather good news (and as confirmed with a snail-mail letter few...
Polytechnic

Henderson Waves and Forest Walk Night edition, it was a fun drench!

Well, tonight (well technically, last night as it's morning now) saw a visit to the Southern ridges park connector again, only that this time...
Events

Singapore Blog Awards 2008 Winner – Best design and popular choice winner!

The Singapore Blog Awards prize presentation was on tonight. Held within the private confines of the Asian civilization museum, the place is one nice...
Computers

Mind your own problems… and modem – Singnet

One problem, one too many, I am quite fad up with an incident trying get my modem repaired today but never got anything done...
Sports Events

Nike+ Human Race 10k Post Race Report

Race Results With your registered name, check out your race timings of the race here. The Nike Human Race was on yesterday, overall I can say...
Computers

Comex 2008, Part II

Was at the Comex Show again tonight after the Nike Human Race. Some of my running kakis wanted to go check out the show...
Computers

Comex 2008

Was around comex on Friday mid-afternoon. I think visiting during office hours may be the best time to check out the deals, especially before...
Blog

Missing Kiki (African peach-faced lovebird)

This post is to help out a fellow blogger in need, with regards to his missing pet angel, Kiki. Apparently, just yesterday, Kiki went...
Sports Events

Marina Barrage Singapore Bay Run AHM 2008 Post Race Report

The Singapore Sheares bridge/Singapore bay run/Army half marathon was on this morning. The promise of the new route across the Marina Barrage is well,...
Family

Dinner with Aunt Jenny and Family

Dinner tonight was with Aunt Jenny and family, with Richard, and their kids Anthony, Michelle, along with 2 acquaintances whom were Jenny's ex-colleagues together...
Blog

The Special Awards 2008

The Special Awards 2008 was on today at the SEAMEO regional language auditorium. I was there to witness the special awards 2008 ceremony besides...
Gaming

Team Fortress 2 Heavy Achievements and Update on Valve

I've held this update till it's officially released today worldwide. Today will mark the day where the 3rd line of class achievements are released....
Sports Events

2008 Poly 50 Race Report

Sorry for my dated entry. Been rather caught up with work back to back projects. Nevertheless found time to update this very much dated...
Computers

Excellent Dell Service

Ordered a new server today from Dell. I will give the wait for the upcoming PC show a miss for servers as only consumer...
Polytechnic

Poly 50, and we have winners!

The Poly 50 was on today, been busy over the last few days training and man was there a bash just tonight, will update...
Sports & Runs

Front row 2008 Beijing Olympic Finals Tickets for sale (In pairs)

Met up with my coach today while training for the Poly 50 today, he invited me to join him and a friend to witness...
Blog

The 31st, the last day for few things!

Today will be the last day of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon early bird special, do quick make your registration if you do not...
Current Issues

Street Directory.com back online with dragable maps

If you were to followup my past articles on virtual map (aka the peeps who run the streetdirectory.com web portal) being shut down by...
Sports & Runs

North Face 100 Singapore (4th October 2008)

THE NORTH FACE 100® REGIONAL SERIES MAKES ITS WAY TO SINGAPORE! - CAN YOU ENDURE? This event is not like your average typical marathon along...
Blog

Interesting things people call 999 for, especially for Mas Selamat

With Mas Selamat all round the paper's these days with the 1 million bounty on his head now, that may at least get some...
Blog

Ngee Ann Kongsi 2008 Scholarship ceremony

The Ngee Ann Kongsi 2008 scholarship ceremony was on today. Though I did not apply for the scholarship this year. They kindly invited me...
Sports Events

Standard Chartered (SCM) Singapore Marathon 2008 Details

And just as I thought last year's was the last year Standard Chartered will be organising and title sponsor for the Singapore Marathon, being...
Interesting Stuffs

X Prize Foundation – Google Lunar X Project (aka Prize)

Anyone up to the job? Project budget: $1M USD to $2M USD, will not top $5M including long range rockets, side thrusters and rover...
Interesting Stuffs

I Love the World – Discovery Channel

There is a new ad only on regular on Discovery now, ah, my favorite channel. And the same can be said for this Ad...
Polytechnic

On the SP website again

Looking at the start of the week, it had been a very hectic start for me, namely with work and stuff, even my horoscope...
Computers

New ISP phishing email (as Singnet) on the books

As part of my usual updates and sharing of Phishing emails I receive in my junk folder in addition to my previous entry on...
Current Issues

iPhone 3G release in Singapore- September

Update: The iPhone is said to be out on August 22nd 2008. This is confirmed with newspaper reports on the Straits Times. Just as September...
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