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Frasers Hospitality
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Pal » Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:24 am
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A member of Frasers Property Group
More than a hotel, our Gold Standard serviced residences feel just like home. Only better....
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Very nice
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:47 am
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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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Last post by Pal
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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Last post by Pal
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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Canvas picture frame
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abbby » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:56 am
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Anyone has any good recommendation for shops with affordable large canvas pictures framed up?
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Do you mean a shop that does the framing or do you want pictures already framed?
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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:41 am
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Is Singapore ‘home’ for you?
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malcontent » Thu, 20 Apr 2023 1:40 pm
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Do you consider Singapore home? This was an interesting question posed in an expat interview I saw recently. Those who have been here long enough...
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I think the level of gratitude is going to vary depending on the options you had before moving here. If you had no options and Singapore granted you...
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Last post by Wd40
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm
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How to do saving & lower cost of living in Singapore?
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whitemonster17 » Fri, 17 Mar 2023 1:36 pm
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Sup good people. Recently, I got a job offer in Singapore (at NUS) and I am a foreigner from a country nearby Singapore.
I'd like to ask if you guys...
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Rediffusion was still a thing when I got here in 82 but after dialectic programming stopped in that year, subscriptions dwindled rapidly and...
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Sat, 03 Jun 2023 2:06 pm
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Book depository closing down
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abbby » Fri, 07 Apr 2023 4:32 pm
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It's my favourite online platform to get books and usually cheaper than those sold in Singapore. Shipping may take a few weeks, but well worth it....
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nlb ebook + adobe + drm removal + email to @kindle.com = yay
I’m aware of that hack, but couldn’t find a way to do it efficiently - I’m far too...
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:27 pm
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Do new citizens have to serve NS?
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ChenKaiChuang » Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:21 am
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I'm aiming to move to singapore. If I get a PR (through employment, not dependant of anything), and then obtained citizenship later, would I have to...
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Re-read the letter again and realised I overlooked another sentence at the bottom of the page.
This exemption shall take immediate effect and...
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Last post by smoulder
Wed, 31 May 2023 2:47 pm
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Blood red looking HDB
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abbby » Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:06 am
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Not sure who could come up with such pantone. And also who could have approved it! :???: :???: It would be so horrifying to come home to such a color...
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It looks like the photo was enhanced.
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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 9:27 pm
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Deliveroo
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abbby » Tue, 28 Feb 2023 9:51 am
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Like to know if anyone is using Deliveroo service for food delivery? How's their selection, service and security? For some reasons, I terminated my...
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I didn't have a good experience with Deliveroo. Used them 3 times, and all 3 times there were mistakes in delivery that Deliveroo doesn't bother to...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 1:32 pm
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Deed of separation
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sevenKNIGHTS » Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:23 am
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Hi all,
Would like some advice if possible.
I received deed of separation from my spouse lawyer. I do not agree with the terms and do not want to...
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I am ok to divorce but now my question is about this deed of separation which I don't want to accept or sign. I can go straight to divorce procedure...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 1:00 am
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Costume jewellery repair places
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liza.danilova » Mon, 23 Sep 2019 9:06 am
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Does anyone know where to get costume jewellery repaired in Singapore? Eg re-stringing beaded necklaces, replacing stones on a ring, ring size...
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Hmm... you seem really enthusiastic about the place. Your other post was also about it.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:20 am
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Why are food operators increasing food prices so drastically?
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abbby » Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:59 am
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I realised with the GST increase in January, many food operators, food courts took the chance to increase their food prices from anything like 10% to...
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Fish is super expensive. Otherwise from my neighbourhood coffeeshop can still get economy rice for 2 people (1 meat 2 veg) for about $7.
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Last post by jalanjalan
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:21 pm
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Indian expats in Red Line MRT
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puneets2012 » Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:49 am
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Looking to rent a condo specifically on red line - Novena/ Toa Payoh/ Braddell/ Bishan/ Ang Mo Kio. Any suggestions on condo in this area with lots...
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My suggestion - you've moved to a foreign country. Don't stick to only Indians - broaden your perspective and mingle with locals and other non Indian...
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Last post by jalanjalan
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:09 pm
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Repotting of plants
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abbby » Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:42 pm
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Need some advice from plant experts here, I bought several bigger plant pots and repotted the plants which included yellow palm, pandan and a few...
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When the leaves turn brown, it's because the plant is losing too much water, and is unable to replenish it in time. You have probably moved your...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 2:06 am
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Not leashing dogs
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abbby » Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:25 pm
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I have seen instances of dog owners not leashing their dogs and aggressively approaching people and other dogs unleashed. I find it quite a scary...
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Ahh, got it.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 2:24 am
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LTVP and internships?
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alastar » Tue, 24 Nov 2020 4:08 pm
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Hi all, I really hope someone has seen/ experienced something similar around these days and could help me with the question. I studied a masters'...
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good luck!
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Last post by taxico
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 1:12 pm
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Bring ID to mail packages internationally???
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lh12345678910 » Thu, 22 Dec 2022 9:58 am
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Hello!
I am preparing to mail some things back to the USA and don't like carrying my passport around unnecessarily. I am wondering if one needs to...
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No worries! Pay it forward
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 24 Dec 2022 1:21 am
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Carpet or not
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abbby » Tue, 06 Dec 2022 2:57 pm
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Need some advice here, probably from those with experience with carpets. I am thinking of throwing away my old carpet because it's rather dirty, just...
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Get a new one
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Tue, 06 Dec 2022 4:38 pm
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Floor cleaning solutions
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abbby » Mon, 14 Nov 2022 1:36 pm
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Can anyone recommend a really good one that can remove stains and dirt on marble and parquet?
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Good question but I believe the Magiclean should be able to handle both as long as the wood flooring is sealed properly (I can't believe it wouldn't...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 9:45 pm
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Lent money and borrower not returning
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GSM8 » Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:53 pm
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I am posting this on behalf of a friend of mine (let's say person A) who lent $2000 to their acquaintance (let's say person B) in good faith, but B...
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I was thinking about this today and googled Bernie Monneron owes me and up this came. Seems his SON has the same name and has been complaining to his...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 1:35 am
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House moving cost
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abbby » Sun, 11 Sep 2022 3:34 pm
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How much did it cost you to move locally and how many bedrooms ? Trying to get an estimate on the average cost so as not to get ripped off with the...
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Should not be more than $1000, this is already on the high end. Generally, you can expect to pay between $500-$900 for 3-4 rooms.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:55 am
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Renting in CENTRAL SG
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StephenJonesPonty » Wed, 31 Aug 2022 6:52 am
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How much would I need to earn in and pay to be able to live in a reasonably spacious appartment with 3 beds (minimum) with good links to central SG?...
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New condos are not as spacious, could probably find something around Tiong Bahru for S$5-6k
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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:58 pm
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