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Official Opening of Megacash Corp Pte Ltd
2007-12-10 16:45:00
My Brother and I went with my Father who was invited to the official opening of Megacash Corp Pte Ltd, a pawnshop, situated at Bedok Reservoir Rd.Pawnshops are getting better designs.Had an opportunity to venture into the shop to check it out. Didn't stay long though since most of the invited were in the trade and my Brother and I seemed out of place.
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A Patient's Review on Pan Island Dental Surgery
2007-12-01 05:30:00
Pan Island Dental Surgery Tel: +65 6445 3852Blk 632, Bedok Reservoir Road,#01-804, Singapore 470632Entering the clinic, one would be greeted friendly by the clinic attendant. I was there for teeth cleaning. The Dental Surgeon is Dr. Chan Chan Seng B.D.S. (Singapore), a graduate from National University of Singapore. His wife and daughter helped out at his clinic.After a short waiting time, I met with Dr. Chan. He did some fact finding and began his work. The process was comfortable, unlike previous occasions when I visited the National Dental Centre and school dental centres. Dr. Chan is experienced in that he pinpointed the problem very quickly and very precisely.Overall, I would rate my experience with Pan Island Dental Surgery as Excellent. 5 Star, despite the fact that it is a neighbourhood clinic.
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Smart Investment Talk by Money Problems Solved (MoneyPS.com)
2007-11-30 19:53:00
Attended a networking event held at the Regent Hotel.The Advertisement:*Find out how You can earn 3% interest on Your finances every month!* Learn the best-kept secrets on Futures, Indices and Options Trading!*Find out how you can Generate a FOUR FIGURE passive income within 2-3months, with just $40 !"Money Problems Solved is a group of individuals like you and I, founded in Singapore in September 2007 upon a book of the same title that was written in 1992. MoneyPS members are interested in finance, property, and investments at the personal level, the family level, and also, the business level. Members are able to network and cross-sell their products and services through our meetings and soon, worldwide,through our upcoming web portal. Purchasers of the MoneyPS book automatically become members of the club. We also raise funds for charities including the Willing Hearts Foundation and Unicef through the sales of the book. Currently, we have over 7000 members, and 120 active members ...
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Nick Kuan & Jasmine Tan Marriage
2007-11-24 17:46:00
Held at Hilltop Garden Restaurant @ Civil Service Club, Nick Kuan and Jasmine Tan's wedding dinner was a great get-together for the soldiers who had turned operationally ready with the rest.The Army guys occupied 4 tables, featuring platoon warrants, an ex-medic, officers, etc.1SG Nick, my section mate, held his wedding dinner one month prior to that of SSG Koh's. According to superstitious belief, SSG Koh should not attend a wedding dinner 3 months before and after his own wedding dinner. Hence, both parties wouldn't be attending each other's parties. LOL.This is the marriage season...Just a few weeks ago, SSG Koh invited some of his peers to be filmed in his "tribute to friends" video which would be presented to the attendees of his wedding dinner. I felt honoured and deeply touched that I was included in this video, a video that would be preserved...This is ?? - ??MV, the inspiration of the video...
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15 : The Movie by Royston Tan
2007-11-24 06:55:00
Banned in Singapore. Check out 881 Director Royston Tan's movie, 15.PS: Censored scenes and expletives. Viewers Caution.
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Police woke Man sleeping on the road
2007-11-23 17:36:00
I was studying for my Economics Examination on the next day when my brother came back and told me there was someone sleeping on the road leading to the carpark.We went down and true enough, he was topless, lying on top of the drain cover with his mobile phone on the steps next to him. After kicking him for some time, he didn't respond. For some time I thought he might be dead. He showed some of signs of life when I saw him breathe.To avoid problematic scenarios, I called the police from Bedok North NPC to send someone down to clear this human blockade.The police was efficient, coming at about ten minutes after the call was made. They had some hard time waking up the man though.My brother quipped that it should be quite cooling to ly on top of the drain cover with the breeze coming from below. Haha...
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My 21st Birthday
2007-11-13 06:51:00
Lately I found out that one of my junior shared the same birthday as me. On November 10, the Today Newspaper was first distributed. The Escape Theme Park started operation in the month of November. From 8-10 November, Jia Yee, Mei Yi, Yilin celebrated their birthdays.6 November, after a "strenuous IPPT", I met Yiwei, Hwee Peng and Wee Keat at a Japanese restaurant in Suntec City. After a sumptuous dinner, they surprised me with a Milo-Horlick icecream cake which was delicious. Received a book titled "You and Your Money" from the couple as a present. A perfect gift.9 November, after the Thank-you dinner by Mr. Lakshmanan BBM and Mr. Lin Tze Kin PBM at Eunos C.C., I drove off to meet some friends at Cineleisure. After getting a bit lost, I finally got to Cineleisure after 1 hour of driving. After singing some songs in KBox, someone switched on the light and in came a birthday cake. It's an honour for me that Ms. Cecilia brought in the cake. All of us -- Gordan, Andrew, Jian Hao, Jani...
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Maintaining good health for Elderlies
2007-10-28 19:44:00
Currently working on a new website: http://www.old-age-health-tips.com .For any of you who have Seniors or elderlies at home, do check out the one-stop info site to understand how you can ensure that they stay health and age gracefully.
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Aljunied GRC Citizenship Ceremony @ Kovan - Paya Lebar CC
2007-10-20 17:23:00
Aljunied GRC Citizen ship Ceremony 19 October 20076.30pmNew Citizens from Aljunied GRC received their certificates of citizenship from the hands of MP Mdm Cynthia Phua and recited the pledge. There was a total of 150 of them, from more than 10 different countries.A short video introducing the history of Singapore's independence was shown to the crowd.
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CEO Unplugged Seminar
2007-10-18 16:25:00
CEO Unplugged Seminar Hon Sui Sen Auditorium, National University of Singapore6.30pm - 8pm18 October 2007The guests invited this year are Mr Ivan Lee (CEO of Thai Express, Onyx Concept Restaurant, Pin Le, Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe, New York New York) and Mr Adam Khoo (Executive Chairman, Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group).Adam Khoo graduated from Business Faculty, NUS while Ivan Lee graduated with a double Major in Philosophy and Economics at Faculty of Arts and Social Science, NUS.Sharing some key points that they mentioned:Adam KhooDare to dream and find out how to get thereFor goal setting, focus not on the amount of money you wish to have, but on creating value in doing what you love to doNo idea is original. Everything is just an add-on to something elseKnowing how to sell oneself is importantGood marketing makes bad products die fasterMaking money is just one of many measures of successIvan LeeNever cast any philosophy in stoneEgo and contentment will destroy youBusiness is a...
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Hari Raya Celebrations at Mayor's Residence
2007-10-14 15:14:00
Eunos Grassroots leaders are invited for a lunch treat at Northeast CDC Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed's residence.Buses fetched us from Eunos Community Club to Mayor's house.After wishing each other Selamat Hari Raya , we feasted on a range of cuisine including Turkish cuisine, North Indian cuisine and South Indian cuisine.Minister for Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, was also spotted among the crowd...
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NUS Political Science Society Website Hacked
2007-10-07 18:09:00
Oh dear, hope someone rectifies this quick. Just happened to check out http://www.pssoc.org but instead found this Turkish Hacker's signature note...
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Angel and Mortal Encounter
2007-10-05 18:28:00
Today is a great day.After SSA2214 lecture, I bumped onto my Angel ! Well, it was her who saw me first though. We played the Angel-and-Mort al game when we were in TJC. It had since been 4 years since my last encounter with her.We went for a drink at the Arts Canteen. Seems like there is a lot to catch up...The Angel-and-Mortal Game:One group of angels would write letters to their mortals, so only the angels would know the the identity of the mortals.
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Good Samaritan returned my lost laptop
2007-09-24 19:05:00
24 September 2007It was a close shave. Nearly lost my laptop that contained priceless information.After a long discussion with the Political Science group, the weariness had already got into me. Misplaced my laptop and cashcard while photocopying some materials.At Jurong East, I saw many banks across the street from the interchange but when I went over there, I could not locate UOB. I thought all the big banks were there, and how could UOB not be there? Even Maybank is there. Sighz.I succinctly saw some red lines and a blue background over at IMM. Walked over to find out that it was just a carpark label. As I was moving to my bus berth, the bus left. After 30 minutes, the next bus came.Arrived at Bedok Central to deposit some cash. Left my laptop above the machine accidentally, and went over to retrieve some cash from another account. Phoosh~ laptop vanished into thin air.I could remember how panic I was. Walking around the vicinity to see if anybody was holding on to my belonging. ...
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Aljunied GRC Post National Day Rally Dialogue 2007
2007-09-24 18:56:00
23 September 2007Grassroots leaders from Aljunied GRC gathered at Eunos CC Auditorium to attend the Post National Day Rally Dialogue .The panel included Mrs Lim Hwee Hua (Minister of State, Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Transport), Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed (Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Mayor, North East District), Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Mdm Cynthia Phua and a representative from Ministry of Manpower.The dialogue session focused on the CPF issue. I see it in a positive view in the changes that the government is implemented. This makes the CPF better able to sustain.I got to understand the CPF scheme a little bit better after this dialogue. Think it's time I should also start planning to prevent it from becoming "Cannot Provide Forever".
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Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum 2007
2007-09-24 17:23:00
21 September 2007Attended the annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum 2007 organised by NUS Students' Political Association. The Guest-of-Honour is PM Lee Hsien Loong. He was accompanied by his wife, Mdm Ho Ching.The event was held at Heng Mui Keng Auditorium, opposite the APEC office.PM Lee addressed the audience on "Singapore and Beyond". He discussed about Singapore's relationship with our neighbours as well as the identity of the Singapore nation and the obstacles that laid ahead. Speaking to a young crowd, he did not talk about the touchy CPF issue which would otherwise bore the students.During the Q&A sesson, it seemed that some people had asked questions that were related to their tutorials. However, most questions were generally meaningful.I recall one question asking if Singapore is too economy-centric and whether this makes Singapore look immature as a nation. PM Lee's response was that with good economy, we tend to take the economy for granted...

Quote of September 11, 2007
2007-09-11 16:47:00
During History lecture, Dr. Emmaneul shared this quote with the class... Debating imperialism is a bit like debating the pros and cons of rape. What can we say? That we really miss it? -- by Arundhati Roy After the lecture, found a Sony Ericcson phone that was left behind by someone. Tried to catch up with the owner but lost sight of her. Tried to call her "Home", ended up calling some office...Finally, she called and she looked so touched.
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12th Term Eunos Community Club Youth Group Biennial General Meeting
2007-09-09 15:58:00
8 September 2007, Saturday, 1pm.The event started with an address from the Mayor, followed by presentation of the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer's reports.As the committee was dissolved, the Presiding Chairman took over. There were 16 members vying for 15 positions. Each of us went forward to give a short introduction of ourselves to the voting crowd.After some songs by a freelance guitarist-singer, the results were released.Dinner buffet was then served and the newly formed Youth Executive Committee headed to the Conference Room for Office Bearer Meeting. PAYM staff and the Presiding Chairman conducted the meeting.Formerly elected Treasurer. I guess it would be another wonderful learning experience that I'm going to have for the rest of 2 years.
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Essence of Ratatouille
2007-09-02 17:37:00
Movies often convey succinct messages through the plot and characters. Upon paying attention to these small details, one can further get them imprinted into one's mind.Father Rat: " You can't change nature..."Son Rat: "But Change is Nature... It happens when you decide..."Food Critic: "Not everyone has talents, but talents come from anywhere"Enjoy these quotes
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Changi Airport Terminal 3 Trial Participation
2007-09-02 07:53:00
On the very first day of September, grassroots leaders from Eunos went on an excursion to Changi Airport Terminal 3 for a trial participation.We were guided by Airport staff in a tour of the new Terminal.After entering the Terminal...Natural lighting permeates the interior. In the dark, flourescent tubes would light up automatically.The Terminal stands 4-storey tall.1st floor: Arrival Hall2nd floor: Departure Hall3rd floor: Food and Beverage4th floor: Viewing MallT3 has lots of glasses, hence one can see one's friend off literally...Baggages filled with newspapers are used to simulate actual baggages and to test trial the system.There is an underground pathway for luggages to commute between T2 and T3, for the comfort of baggages.Distance from Gate A9 - Gate A21 is approximately 1.2km long.You can either use the travellator, or skytrain to trave from one end to the other.(New training ground for 2.4km runners)A further view of A9-A21The Arrival Hall as seen from the 2nd floor. This...
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The Supreme being will not give you what you pray for
2007-08-26 18:22:00
After celebrating Wee Keat's 21st birthday at Settler's Cafe (Clarke Quay), I watched the movie "Evan Almighty".In this parody version of the story of "Noah's Ark", I was empowered with a philosophical point of view from the cast that acted as the "God".He mentioned that if you prayed for courage, you would not receive courage. But instead you would receive an opportunity for you to be courageous.From the movie, it is only this point that I really dwelled on and ponder. It is more than just a stage talk to me.If one prayed for more wealth, only the opportunity to create more wealth would appear. And it is up to the individual to seize these chances.This links to the point that one should not be praying for what they want to happen, without taking any action to achieve what they prayed for.Until one takes action, one will not have one's prayers answered.
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Community Mediation 101
2007-08-25 12:41:00
Early morning, some Damai teachers and ex-students (including myself) sent Mr Richard Wee off. Changi Airport has never been a place of good memory despite its first-class status, since I am always seeing people off.At 1 pm, I arrived at Eunos Community Centre to attend Community Mediation 101 by Siti Hamidah Abdullah Bahashwan, Family Mediator and Counsellor, Owner & Founder of Emotion Works.The instructor took Sociology and Social Work in NUS (FASS rocks!).Anyway, initially I thought that mediation is a rather dry topic, very useful but not really interesting. I was proven wrong though.Professional mediation course at a basic level would take 2 days, Intermediate 5 days and Advanced 10 days. The elementary course we attended lasted 4 hours.In the course, I got to know Mr Veerasamy, a ex-RSM for 20 years. Interestingly though, is that he was an ex-RSM of my RC chairman. LOL.Yes, and I am excited about the trip to Changi Airport Terminal 3 on 1 Sept. Yeah~
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I Love my Grandmother
2007-08-18 18:10:00
After meeting a prospect who wanted to recruit me as his associates in the morning, I hurried myself back to Eunos Community Centre to attend the appreciation lunch for Kampung Spirit Launch Day.Soon after, I returned home to ballot for tutorials, something I find quite complicated until I formalised a system of my own to simplify the whole endurance process.August 18 happened to be my maid's birthday. Ironically my maid's not staying at my place. Mother and I went to my Aunt's place to wish her a happy birthday with a cake and some gifts.I was told that my Grandmother was unwell on the first lunar day of the 7th month. She actually lied on the bed with eyes rolled upwards. For the entire day, she lied on the bed without uttering any words. I can still remember how my maid described her. My Aunt and my maid were scared out of their lives during the period.She forgotten my name and laughed over it. Even when I was talking to my Grandmother, her eyes were not focused at me for most...
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Completing 1st week in NUS
2007-08-17 17:25:00
Successfully bidded for modules that appeal to me:Introduction to Political ScienceIntroduction to Economics AnalysisHistory: Asia and Modern WorldSingapore and India Emerging RelationsNations and Nationalism in South AsiaStill trying to get used to the long, long, long route to school. Listening to lectures is enjoyable, at least this applies to most of them. Listening to stories and analysis by Academic Doctors.In one of the lectures, the lecturer requested each and every student to introduce himself and share the reason of picking up the module. It's quite saddening to hear that a significant group of students either take the module for university requirements or because the module is of the lowest bid points. I sometimes wonder how can one live without a direction and purpose.Another thing I failed to understand is why teachers are carrying chairs for students when there are insufficient chairs in the classroom. This is quite something I need to adapt to too...After 2 years of ...
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ARTS Oweek 2007
2007-08-13 15:57:00
The theme for Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Orientation week is Pirates. We freshies were grouped into 4 houses - Ali Baba, Rajoo, Teh-O and Saofeng. Each house comprises of 5 OGs. My OG is Rum from Rajoo.Day 1 was the learning of cheers and getting to know one another in the morning. Then we went for our first round of bidding in the Central library. I was lucky as I had Yiwei to help me bid. In the afternoon was Campus tour where OGs would play station games at different venues within the Faculty. After a long day, everyone left during dinner time and missed the night activity -- Speed Dating (sponsored by SDU) haha.Day 2 was the making of mascot. With a pink robe, newspapers and cardboards, our OG came up with a bottle of rum as our mascot. When night came, we learnt Mambo/Mass Dance from our Faculty's Mambo King. I particularly like the segment : "Square Rooms". Lol... For dinner, we had Pratas...Day 3's highlight was the Food Hunt and PSI. Had some nice food at the Long...

42nd National Day: City of Possibilities
2007-08-12 19:00:00
On National Day's eve, Yong Sheng held his birthday chalet at Aranda Country Club. I believe it's my first visit to the club. The executive suite was spacious and comfortable. Spent the night and the early wee hours of National day until 5am.At 6.45am, I was already dressed in my "Eurasian" outfit, doing rehearsals for the National Day Observance Ceremony at Petal Garden. 4 of us from Eunos YEC would be reciting the pledge to the residents of Eunos.After the pledge, representatives from the 10 major religions in Singapore came forward to pray for harmony and prosperity for our nation.After the ceremony, I rushed home to catch some sleep... Zzzz...At 1pm, my family and I headed to Intercontinental Hotel near Bugis Junction. We checked in to the hotel shortly after arriving at the hotel. The room was awesome. As we would be staying there in September again, I didn't utilise the camera. So I slept all the way till the commencement of the NDP on tv.Managed to feel some vibration thro...
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Stepping into Uni Life
2007-08-05 17:49:00
After more than 10 months of waiting, finally University life is commencing.First, it was the Qualifying English Test (QET) for those who didn't obtain B4 and above for General Paper. After months of losing contact with the language, I was in for a pleasant surprise when I achieved Grade 5 - the highest grade. Yeah!Second, it was matriculation day. After receiving the matriculation card aka student card, I visited the CCA booths upstairs. There was a whole lot of CCAs in NUS. Some CCAs are quite interesting -- 1 club promotes corporate responsibility, then there's also the Democratic Socialist club.Guess I would be joining one of the 3 voluntary clubs and perhaps Political Science Club.Also met several members from Christian fellowship who did a survey with me.Thirdly, the Dean and lecturers briefed us more on the school system and courses via the Orientation talk which took 2 days.And then, CORS bidding - bidding for modules for the semester. Bidded for Introduction to Economic A...
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Why some people get rich but not happy
2007-07-05 18:51:00
Each of us possesses a distinct financial blueprint which reflects from our subconscious mind. The way we are brought up and the environment that we are in contribute certain materials and influences to our subconscious minds.Every one of us has our own goals and dreams. They inspire and provide the energy, passion and enthusiasm that drives us into doing certain activities to attain them. There are two different sources of energy -- I call them the Dark Energy and the Light Energy.Dark EnergyHave you ever been despised by someone and vowed that when you turn successful and rich one day, you will throw money on his/her face?Using hatred or jealousy as a main form of energy source to drive you towards your goal will not make you happy when you are really rich or when you obtain your goals. You might actually end up lonely and lose a sense of purpose. Initially there might be a grin as you finally outperform your rivals. But the happiness is short-lived when you use the Dark Energy.Li...
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Eunos Heights Family Day cum Mayor's Dialogue
2007-06-14 13:59:00
The precinct day event this time round is organised by my Residents' Committee, Eunos Zone 3 RC. After 3 weeks of planning, the RC came up with a Eunos Heights Family Day event which turned out to be a hit among the residents.At 0630 hrs, we began to set up the games stations and some decorations. Soon, the music began to call for the residents.At 0830 hrs, the residents began to start playing the games. I was tasked to manage the "Wheel of Winners" game station. The game was so enticing that the moment the queue started at 0830 hrs, it never ended until after the whole function at 1300 hrs.My Father came and supported my Uncle in managing the durian stall while my Mother assisted me in mine. 2 Aunts came to attend the function too. It's really fulfilling to spend the time with loved ones for a Sunday.During the Mayor 's Dial ogue , I assisted the notes taker in recording of the dialogue.There are still much for me to learn ...
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Aljunied GRC Youth Dialogue 2007 with BG George Yeo
2007-06-01 17:34:00
When we arrived at the Paya Lebar Kovan Community Centre, Minister of Foreign Affairs BG George Yeo and Madam Cinthia Phua just arrived. Eunos YEC members had a chance to have a handshake with the Minister.We had a nice buffet dinner before the dialogue started at 8pm. The hall was packed with students from Yuying Secondary, Xinmin Secondary, Bedok North Secondary, Serangoon Junior College, Nanyang Junior College and voluntary youth organisations.BG Yeo initiated the dialogue by getting the youth to ask questions they have in mind as the audiences' concerns were diverse in nature.The key issues raised were regarding the sudden withdrawal of UNSW, GST offset package, Ministerial pay rise, etc.
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