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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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SAIS International School .
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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joop » Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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citadines mount sophia or somerset bencoolen
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andreawhoo » Sat, 10 Mar 2012 6:21 pm
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hi all, i just arrived here in singapore for an 8 month work assignment.
my company gave me two choices of where to stay either in citadines mt....
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I see. My only experience was the Ascott, and it just felt like a really big nice hotel room to me, with a tiny washer. For the cost, SGD$9300 for 30...
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Last post by zzm9980
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 1:09 pm
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service apartment in east coast area?
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jbsing » Sat, 17 Mar 2012 6:20 am
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We are currently relocating to Singapore and are looking for a a Serviced apartment or short term apartment to rent for 1-2 months until we find the...
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I recall some service apartments on Joo Chiat road. I forget their name, but the word Lotus was in it. That wouldn't be too far from the Canadian...
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Last post by zzm9980
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 9:55 am
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Public transport using bus
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kritikaprakash » Tue, 14 Feb 2012 3:24 pm
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If I dont own a car, is it necessary to stay near an MRT for easy commute? Or are buses as reliable as well? If I need to come from the East to the...
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Would very much prefer taking the bus over train. These days, trains are always stopping in the middle of their tracks. Its gets really pissing...
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Last post by theparlis
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 2:27 pm
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30 minute MRT journey
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CurlyUK » Tue, 13 Mar 2012 5:32 am
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Hello
Just a quick question on the rail network. I have been looking at the MRT map and was wondering how far in mins roughly there is between each...
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Not sure if the websites factor in the time it takes to switch lines, but not all station hubs are created equally. Outram Park is horrendous, with a...
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Last post by poodlek
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 8:19 pm
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Pests in maids room - solutions for cleaning
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Kappy » Tue, 28 Feb 2012 7:33 am
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Hello
We have moved into a fairly new large condo complex and have a problem with cockroaches that seem to be coming from the maids room and garbage...
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Wondering how is Kappy doing with the cockroach problem?
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Last post by the lynx
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 9:49 pm
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Cheap Balcony Furniture
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nburge » Tue, 01 Nov 2011 5:39 pm
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Can anyone recommend somewhere to pick up cheap balcony furniture in Singapore? I've looked at Ikea, but they have nothing particularly useful (all...
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if you don't mind, you can look for 2nd hand furniture. There are people relocating and willing to sell at cheap price.
Or Google around and you...
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Last post by laker
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:17 am
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Suggestions on location from all the experts on here
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Brendan & Ning » Tue, 21 Feb 2012 5:35 pm
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HI All,
My wife and I are being tranferred in the coming months, and THINK we have narowed down the search based on the following:
1. Close to MRT...
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One Leicester is very near to or in Macpherson actually.
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Last post by laker
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:56 pm
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Most Economical Option For Living On Visit Visa?
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Enzali » Wed, 07 Mar 2012 7:06 pm
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I am planning to come over to SG for job hunting on a visit visa. Apparently I cannot rent a room/apartment on visit visa? What do you guys suggest...
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So it would be legal? I believe that comes in the domain of renting as well! no?
According to my understanding (and what I have read online), one...
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Last post by the lynx
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 1:33 pm
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Translation
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zjules » Tue, 17 Jan 2012 1:21 pm
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Hi all,
Would anyone be able to help me with translating a couple of sentences into mandarin, pinyin - so i can read it :-)
Its really very short.....
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Do you still need help? I could as I'm bilingual.
However, I found google.com/translate to be mostly useful as well in terms of translating phrases...
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Last post by DennisChan
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:52 am
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Stay where I am, or downsize
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RobSg » Sun, 12 Feb 2012 9:38 am
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Hi all-
I'm only on here occasionally, but would welcome your opinion. I'm a semi-retired (wish I were retired)Singapore PR from the States. I live...
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just some thoughts.
- sure it would be great to have some peace & privacy, but of course it comes at a cost.
- you do travel quite a bit and hence...
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Last post by DennisChan
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:05 am
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Farrer Road/AYE commute?
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curiousgeorge » Sat, 25 Feb 2012 3:08 pm
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I am looking at moving, up near Sixth Avenue on Eng Neo Aveune. I work down near Vivocity...
I am bless to have wheels (is it a blessing in...
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Yeah, best bet is probably 6th Av. to Holland then maybe North Buona Vista and South Buona Vista to the W.C Highway and to Vivo from there, missing...
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Last post by kaseyma
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:08 am
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Contact for freelance Painter required
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shoot » Sun, 31 May 2009 9:16 pm
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I have planned to paint my living room over the weekend.
but i failed.....LOL
totally exhausted.
am looking for freelance Painter to complete the...
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Appreciated the link above! Thank you.
I wanted a feature wall + 2 bedrooms painted and was quoted $1000 by one painter and another painter quoted...
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Last post by AussieNess
Thu, 01 Mar 2012 5:35 pm
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Maid in Singapore
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cicatrix » Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:28 pm
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Hey,
What is the going rate per hour for a maid in singapore - cleaning and ironing. Also, do any of these maids cook?
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Local maids (the only kind that can do hourly) will set you back around $18~20/hour. However, the more hours a week you use them the better rate you...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:53 pm
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How to watch US television in Singapore?
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Mike75 » Wed, 10 Nov 2010 3:57 am
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Hi guys. I am wondering if it's possible to watch US tv channels in Singapore. Local channels probably show the most famous US shows but can I get a...
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I don't like the look of that URL!
Nor me. He's trying to garner paid referrals!
'All About HopLink™ Referral Tracking'
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Last post by JR8
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:22 am
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Clothes alteration
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brendanm » Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:49 pm
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Hi there
Not sure where to post this request so I shall post it here.
I have recently lost a lot of weight (yes the Dukan diet does work) and now I...
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The quality in your average HDB alterations shop won't be much different than any other tailoring establishment in Singapore for minor alterations,...
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Last post by zzm9980
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 3:10 pm
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Swimming pools
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BigT » Sat, 25 Feb 2012 9:05 pm
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Hi bit surprised that pools here are all open And having toddlers it's a concern to me - I'm used to Geneva and Dubai where all pools are gated....
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I just went over there for a looksie. Wow, that's pretty awful place! the issue for them is allowing Guest posting, it's obviously causing too much...
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Last post by nutnut
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 8:38 am
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Visa issue: Mom want to cancel my pep.
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mtcronogue » Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:57 pm
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Hi
Can anyone help with this issue , the mom want to cancel my pep as I was a director and shareholder of my own company,
I have since rectified...
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I can't tell what the question is.
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Oh you mean MOM.... sorry I thought you meant mom as in your mother! :lol:
I chuckle every time this...
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Last post by poodlek
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 9:37 pm
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Cycling - Sites with maps, or general route advise?
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zzm9980 » Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:32 pm
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Hi,
Are there any decent sites with maps of cycling friendly streets or routes through Singapore? I'm aware of the PCNs, but first their site sucks...
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oh boy haha.
What I was trying to say that a website with a name that rhymes with FEETDIRECTORY dot COM is very useful for those looking to navigate...
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Last post by zzm9980
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 9:56 am
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Gas cylinders
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beenthere » Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:14 am
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We have one of of those at our place and I was looking for a gauge to determine when we would need to order a refill. Didn't see one - how long does...
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Hi! revhappy,
How much is your city gas bill compare to the gas cylinder?
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Last post by calmhappy
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 8:15 am
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Can't buy HDB if spouse owns any property.
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JR8 » Wed, 18 Jan 2012 7:47 pm
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Here's something I came across that rather surprised me.
If you are a SGn and have married a non-SGn spouse, and they own property (private in SG,...
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Here's something I came across that rather surprised me.
If you are a SGn and have married a non-SGn spouse, and they own property (private in SG,...
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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:37 am
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