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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
Sticky Thread gives you access to a direct channel to your most potential customers. Choose from relevant categories to have your stickies in....
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Banking woes
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Steve1960 » Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:20 pm
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I am extremely hacked off with OCBC today. They have just returned a cheque I tried to deposit advising they cannot process it as the name on the...
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Yes, then make might make best sense.
Having just done my latest tax return, I'm going through similar thoughts, plans... re: my home. Sell now, or...
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Last post by JR8
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:52 pm
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Buying UK foods
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lesrob » Wed, 10 Dec 2014 3:29 pm
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I am coming to Singapore at Christmas from Jakarta where I am based. I want to buy weetabix (not weetbix - Australian) and also Birds instant...
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When in doubt in Singapore, hit Mark & Spencer's for UK comforts.
Actually I just came back from M&S at Wheelock Place and a bit pissed off with...
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Last post by Barnsley
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:26 am
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Recommendations for designer cake bakers and photographers
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kbeng » Wed, 10 Dec 2014 8:35 pm
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Hi guys, I just joined a local firm and got relocated to the lion city recently.
Assigned to source for service providers for a major corporate...
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I don't know anyone but you really ought to call the American Association of Singapore and talk to either their General Manager or Events Manager....
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 7:06 am
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Was this some form or scam, or just an 'awkward approach'.
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JR8 » Thu, 27 Nov 2014 8:23 pm
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Walking home today, mid-pm, I came out of the MRT and was ambling homewards. I was stopped half-way across a junction as the lights changed, and a...
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The market (rental) is desperate in some spots... and agents are being pushed to the wall or out of the business.
Good riddance.
The industry...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:22 am
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UK EXPATS TO BE TAXED ?
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martincymru » Fri, 05 Dec 2014 4:24 pm
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Any truth in the rumour that UK govt is considering taxing UK expats on overseas earnings irrespective ?
If that's the case then would it be...
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George Osborne, the Chancellor, is reportedly preparing to announce that capital gains tax will be charged on British property sold by overseas...
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Last post by JR8
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 4:34 pm
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General stuff, tailor, food stores
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LivinginSG » Tue, 05 Aug 2014 3:03 pm
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Hi all
Just moved to SG
Can anyone recommend a good tailor as well as food stores (fresh produce, cheese, cured meats, etc...)?
Cheers
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You could shop around and see what they say, I have to wonder if some tailors are making out on the fabric being part of the overall deal.
Even...
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Last post by Brah
Sun, 07 Dec 2014 8:56 am
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Camping in East Coast Park
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bgd » Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:54 am
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Every morning I walk in East Coast Park. Every morning I see regular campers, same tents, same faces, same place. These are not visitors, they are...
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If you see something, do something !
they are not gonna get picked up and be locked up ..
Individuals and families facing housing difficulties...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 04 Dec 2014 9:50 pm
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The first few days
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Miss Swan » Mon, 24 Nov 2014 4:34 am
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Some advice here would be great. With my husband leaving for Singapore in a month's time, we are actually quite lost as to where he can spend the...
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We're sticking with public transport, thank you very much! Ha..! It is an absolute pleasure to go by public transport once you've experienced...
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Last post by bgd
Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:38 am
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Charity that collects?
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Addadude » Mon, 24 Nov 2014 5:45 pm
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Does anybody know of a charity that is willing to come to a donor's home to pick up stuff rather than require the donor to 'self-deliver?
I've...
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Charities have been used as garbage disposal by unscrupulous donors ... as bulk disposal costs money..
now few charities want to collect unless...
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Last post by ecureilx
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:11 pm
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Paid childcare leave
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Fortan » Fri, 28 Mar 2014 2:45 pm
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I am a little in doubt as how to understand the rules here in Singapore, when it comes to childcare leave.
I have been told by the company I work...
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I have been through this discussion recently due to our new arrival and as GM of our Singapore office I have been negotiating with HR on behalf of...
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Last post by Steve1960
Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:44 am
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Hot Dog and Burger Buns
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nutnut » Wed, 19 Nov 2014 4:36 pm
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Hi all,
I am looking for decent priced hot dog and burger buns for an upcoming BBQ. Anyone have any idea where I can get around 80 of each fairly...
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Im sorted for sausages, they aren't cheap either
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Last post by nutnut
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:21 pm
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How to book a hotel in Singapore with best savings
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abbby » Mon, 17 Nov 2014 2:47 pm
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I found a hotel to book during the Dec holidays, i called up the hotel to check on the rates and there wasn't much of an offer because of the peak...
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sundaymorningstaple: it's no wonder..the rates all seem to be rather high.
steve1960: Will try Agoda...thanks.
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Last post by abbby
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:21 pm
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Back home drivers license
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The Ref » Sun, 16 Nov 2014 8:55 pm
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I have just seen that my Australian drivers license has expired around 6 months ago.
What is the general consensus on keeping the validity of the DL...
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Can't you just swap your Singapore License back for an Aussie license if you go back?
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Last post by brian_singapore
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:51 pm
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Has anyone tried Room Service?
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Brah » Fri, 17 Oct 2014 9:13 pm
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Not the service in hotels, the food delivery service.
Food + $2 service charge + $9 delivery charge and a $25 minimum.
Pass.
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sergei82: Totally agree, seems like only McDonalds and KFC offers night deliveries. I tried to figure out Food Panda but it comes out with pretty odd...
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Last post by joop
Sat, 15 Nov 2014 8:27 pm
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Fixed Monthly Salary and Taxes
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CAtoSing » Thu, 13 Nov 2014 9:20 am
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Hello everyone
I am looking for some assistance in determining my future personal tax liability once I relocate to Singapore.
I will be relocating...
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Finally, you have come full circle to my first post. If your employer reimburses your for your rental payments, then obviously you do not pay any net...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 13 Nov 2014 6:12 pm
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Best places to buy new furniture in Singapore
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Chaela104 » Wed, 12 Mar 2014 9:15 am
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Hi, my husband and I are new to Singapore and about to move into our new apartment. The apartment is unfurnished and I wondered if anyone can...
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We bought a few decent pieces from Crate & Barrel & CB2 (yes, they are more expensive than in US but not beyond reasonableness). You can also flip...
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Last post by Girl_Next_Door
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 8:29 am
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apple tv?
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intime0 » Mon, 06 Jun 2011 9:21 am
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anyone have any experience with it? Pros/cons.
can you watch netflix on it? so far I've not found anything that will show netflix online over here.
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Reviving this thread to get up to speed on these kinds of services .......
Edit: Decided to bring this to the Computer forum :
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Last post by Brah
Fri, 07 Nov 2014 9:00 pm
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Eye Glasses Lenses Fast
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paulsalem » Sat, 01 Nov 2014 5:30 pm
Is there a place near Changi that do an eye exam and make eye glass lenses in 24 hours or less?
Thanks!
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Last post by paulsalem
Sat, 01 Nov 2014 5:30 pm
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Mangled metaphors, scroowy sayings
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Brah » Mon, 06 Oct 2014 1:11 pm
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The sticky I asked for a few weeks back.
I'll start it off:
...some inconsiderate driver some day will meet his marker ...
Typo? Possibly, but...
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Walked past a place today offering 'Seasoned Parking'........ :o :D
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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 1:33 pm
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Tue, 28 Oct 2014 8:10 am
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