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Don’t Freeze Your Cash in Rental Security Deposits!

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Your 2019 Travel Cheatsheet ✈️

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Citibank International Personal Bank (IPB) Singapore

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Canadian International School

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Serviced Residences in Singapore – The Ascott Limited

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Hopefully, you have deep pockets or your employer is footing the bill.

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MetroResidences

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Serviced apartments curated with every expat's work and lifestyle needs in mind.

With over 800 modern apartments situated in more than 150 quality...

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AE Logistics - Home / House Movers & Packers Services

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AE Logistics is a leading Moving and Storage company in Singapore.

We provide full package Moving for local and West Malaysia with professional...

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The Club Residences

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The Club Residences at Capella Singapore offers guests luxurious long-stay accommodation situated within the peace and tranquility of Capella Hotel...

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Thanks for sharing ! It is very beautiful !

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Singapore Street Directory

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by Pal » Mon, 12 May 2008 4:43 pm

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StreetDB - Singapore Street Directory
StreetDB.com is an interactive online Street Directory with mapping, driving directions and travel guides for...

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are these street maps still functional? i tried the link and sites but doesnt seem to take me anywhere... :???:

Street DB just worked for me....

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Singapore Dating & Friends

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Hi all members,

We have just launched a NEW Dating & Expats Friends portal! This portal is created due to popular demand from our expats forum,...

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Why is there no Costco, Tesco etc. in Singapore?

Last post by Hannieroo « Thu, 18 Apr 2013 8:25 am
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by Brah » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 4:12 pm

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Seems like there should be one here, with 7 in Korea, a few in Thailand, Malaysia, etc.

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I don't overly miss actual supermarkets, I think Tesco and Walmart are going to make it so butchers or greengrocers become a niche, quaint occupation...
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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 8:25 am
Local resentment at foreigners....get a life

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by bluenose » Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:11 am

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I was in a coffee shop yesterday at JP and there were no seats as 50% were taken by young students who share drinks or drink nothing with the other...

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I have never seen a parent here using a pushchair as a battering ram, local or foreigner. If I feel the battering ram urge I ask my wife to push the...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 8:51 pm
Why is there little central AC here?

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by Hannieroo » Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:25 am

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My first thought was cost of installation and cost of running but the house I am in has the central tower space thing and false ceilings, some of the...

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I think there is a big difference between noticing the differences and wondering why they are, whether it's custom or an actual reason, and deciding...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 9:51 am
Someone stirring the shlt pot?

Last post by JR8 « Tue, 16 Apr 2013 3:29 am
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by iamsen » Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:21 pm

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This guy's blog has been doing the rounds on my FB today. It's rather old, from 2011, it's the first I've seen of it. Curious that it's resurfacing.

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You never know. I was opening a new bank account sometime last year and the teller was very obviously hitting on me. 'oh you live at xx, I always go...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 3:29 am
[ask] Selling gold in SG

Last post by FaeLLe « Mon, 15 Apr 2013 6:07 pm
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by Simatupang » Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:06 pm

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Hi All,

As per title, where can I sell my gold bar in SG?

Thanks

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Mustafa lets you exchange gold.... they might buy gold bars too.

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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 6:07 pm
Need help to look for a room to rent

Last post by teztez « Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:08 am
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by GrÃ©goireR » Fri, 12 Apr 2013 9:00 pm

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Hello,

I'm a French student currently in exchange at NUS and I'd like to stay after the end of the semester in Singapore for an internship. I am...

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Ok, I know some French associations but I'd rather find an English speaking family - do you know some associations I could approach?
Thanks again :)...
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Dengue hotspots , a newborn & a worried parent!

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by Serendipitysays » Sat, 30 Jun 2012 2:45 am

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Hello,

We recently moved to a rented property in Singapore .

Our ignorance was to be partly blamed , since we realized, after a month of staying...

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There will be a dengue prevention awareness road show at Tampines tomorrow from 2pm to 6pm. It will be held at Block 267 Tampines St 21. If you guys...
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377A appeal thrown out!

Last post by JR8 « Fri, 12 Apr 2013 7:24 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Thu, 11 Apr 2013 4:30 pm

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Sorry ghey men.... it's still illegal. The case was thrown out and the respected, learned judge suggested that the legislature should deal with it....

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Strange, considering Singapore has more gays per square kilometer than in any other country I've been to.

+1 oso say lah.

And same same with...

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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 7:24 pm
Visa to Myanmar

Last post by nakatago « Fri, 12 Apr 2013 4:27 pm
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by vink2 » Tue, 09 Apr 2013 8:01 pm

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Guys, just interesting, how did you get visa to Myanmar. I don't want to visit embassy, will the websites like work for me?

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and another country guy, his visa fee was 300$ for Malaysia, for a week, or a month, or a year .. :)

Costs more than a US visa! And you could...

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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 4:27 pm
Thank your lucky stars you're not on a MCST Condo Committee

Last post by offshoreoildude « Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:36 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Sun, 07 Apr 2013 9:52 pm

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The true nature of some Sinkies really comes out....

Typical response to any use of 'common' facilities is to try to minimize usage.... by...

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would a property manager be an owner of the condo?? as it turned out our neighbor complaining about the cats is the property manager and the uhm...
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:36 pm
Where in SG prices can be pushed up beyond limits?

Last post by Sergei82 « Wed, 10 Apr 2013 6:08 pm
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by Sergei82 » Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:04 am

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Just thinking about life in Singapore again... Since Singapore is a small country, number of choices in certain things may be restricted, as...

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...so far I have found only one :)

Even that one most likely pretty soon will not be in your company. :)
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 6:08 pm
Using CPF money for immediate family member who is not local

Last post by ecureilx « Tue, 09 Apr 2013 1:56 pm
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by WorryingPRhere » Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:44 am

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Hi there,

This post is especially targeted to SPR, I would like to check out if anyone of you have any idea if I (SPR) can use my CPF money for my...

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interesting question, what if a PR, has his parents come over for holiday (they are on a tourist visa), they fall sick and have to be warded. Can we...

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 1:56 pm
Canada vs Singapore lifestyle

Last post by JR8 « Mon, 08 Apr 2013 4:29 pm
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by vink2 » Sun, 31 Mar 2013 4:46 pm

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I like to know lots about countries and compare them, but I don't have intention either to move to Canada or retire in Singapore. Just interesting to...

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Skin Color Adaptation

Do Chinese lack sweat glands in their armpits?

Why does spicy food make you sweat?
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Mon, 08 Apr 2013 4:29 pm
Can EP holders live in JB?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 03 Apr 2013 1:45 pm
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by wahid110 » Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:07 pm

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Hi, I am an EP holder working i Singapore for about one year.

I just heard a word of mouth that EP holders working in sinapore can apply to live in...

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I don't understand what you are trying to say vink2 :???:

I don't think he understands either. But then again, some things never change, do they!...

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Wed, 03 Apr 2013 1:45 pm
Country Visas

Last post by vink2 « Tue, 02 Apr 2013 6:16 pm
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by Jennifer_Crayon » Tue, 02 Apr 2013 5:38 pm

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I would like to ask which countries that need Singaporean to apply visas, one i know is Australia need visas.

Please help.

Thank you :lol:

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I would like to ask which countries that need Singaporean to apply visas, one i know is Australia need visas.

Please help.

Thank you :lol:

This...

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Tue, 02 Apr 2013 6:16 pm
Fun Challenge: Who knows where this lion statue is?

Last post by JR8 « Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:08 am
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by singaphereicom » Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:44 pm

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Who knows where this Lion is located?

Let's see how good you are at this, mates... :wink:

Hint: It's about 3 meters in height

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...After a couple more royal marriages and coups and uprisings and stuff like that, the little lion city was formed.

Thanks for that, most...

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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:08 am
Ring Appraisal

Last post by JR8 « Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:43 am
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by yosithezet » Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:09 pm

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I need to get a ring appraised for tax purposes. Can anyone suggest a place around Orchard or Somerset?

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Post a picture of it here with a description. We'll all give you a value estimate.

^ +1 Excellent idea

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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:43 am
Property cooling measures - still not clear for me

Last post by taxico « Wed, 27 Mar 2013 7:42 pm
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by Sergei82 » Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:18 am

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I'm not an expert, I just want some help clarifying certaing things for myself...

Heard on the news recently that latest cooling measures made...

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...thinking of heading into cyprus to buy well located distressed properties... oh well.

Interesting!

How about the site of a Cypriot bank?!...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 7:42 pm
want to be free guide for singapore tourist

Last post by JR8 « Tue, 26 Mar 2013 7:34 pm
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by paulzheng » Mon, 14 Feb 2011 2:42 pm

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I have stay in singapore for more than 8 years. Every day, there are many people from all over the world come to to singapore for travelling, i would...

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Good luck = when preparation meets opportunity.

Well done Paul!
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 7:34 pm
how to determine an authentic porcelain vase?

Last post by JR8 « Tue, 26 Mar 2013 7:28 pm
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by shiranaihito » Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:24 am

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hi,

advise

:)

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To answer the original question.

To identify porcelain, ping the rim of the vase with your finger, striking it with your fingernail. It will give...

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 7:28 pm
Private Cab from SG to JB Senai Airport

Last post by the lynx « Tue, 26 Mar 2013 4:55 pm
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by chickie » Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:44 pm

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Anyone has reliable private cab from JB that can come over to SG any location for pick up and goes to Senai airport?

tyvm

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Hello, going to be relocated to JB/Tuas for working at SIN, kids going to school at SIN. Looking for good tips regarding housing.

thank you for your...

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 4:55 pm
"What is your current salary?" - thinking about this questio

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by Sergei82 » Thu, 21 Mar 2013 9:58 am

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I know this was discussed before, but from different perspective, I guess.

Well, I'm regularly receiving calls from different recruiters and this...

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Sergie, I have got interviews lined up this week and will be working from home most of the time. So sorry cannot meet. But we will catch up on lync ;)
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:07 am
Buying a second hand car privately - specific question

Last post by zzm9980 « Tue, 26 Mar 2013 8:38 am
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by The Ref » Sun, 24 Mar 2013 4:18 pm

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I have a friend leaving the island on Saturday and we have agreed on a price for me to buy his car.

Specific issue:

I have been here > 3 years...

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AIRC it is very similar in the US. You can drive on your original license for 12 months, after which you need to take the local test.

This...

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 8:38 am
Watches

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by JR8 » Wed, 06 Mar 2013 6:49 am

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I'm not big into watches.

But they still interest me. I currently wear a Cartier I bought about 20 years ago. It's done me just fine, every one of...

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TAG-Heuer. No thanks!
(They, to me, are another example of a historic trade-mark and pedigree, that dies a natural death. Then 100 years later the...
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 8:31 am
Gallup survey on Immigration

Last post by zzm9980 « Tue, 26 Mar 2013 8:29 am
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by Wd40 » Sun, 24 Mar 2013 4:54 pm

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Interesting:

I would have loved to see where Singapore stands in both lists :P

Also shocking to see, how many people want to move to Saudi...

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Well! If you click the link for the survey again and do a CTRL F and search for the word "Permanently" you will get 11 results in the same...

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 8:29 am
Pest control

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by FaeLLe » Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:30 pm

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Hello all,

I am getting a serious pest control issue in my condo they do fogging and the surroundings are really clean and our house is pretty...

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he might be a globe trotting pest control professional touring a demonstration circuit.
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What to do in Mersing at night

Last post by JR8 « Thu, 21 Mar 2013 5:57 pm
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by vink2 » Wed, 20 Mar 2013 3:45 pm

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My bus arriving at 2am to Mersing and I will have a ferry to Tioman at 6.30am.

I don't want to check-in to hotel just for 3-4 hrs. Does Mersing has...

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If you've set your heart on a night in Mersing check out

p.s. I've known groups who've driven from SG to Mersing. Overnighted in Mersing....

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 5:57 pm
Pet scam... from Africa :)

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:25 pm
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by Sergei82 » Wed, 20 Mar 2013 9:44 am

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Recently decided to get a cat. Went online to find if anybody is selling a cat in Singapore currently. Found an ad in OLX with a cute kitten picture,...

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Probably depends on whether they have kittens currently or if they have to get ole Tom to do what he likes to do best - make babies.

Go to the...

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:25 pm
whose house has retractable indoor / outdoor laundry system

Last post by ecureilx « Wed, 20 Mar 2013 4:16 pm
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by shiranaihito » Tue, 19 Mar 2013 4:57 pm

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hi,

whose house has retractable indoor / outdoor laundry system? any problems so far?

:)

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hi,

where sell 'reliable' pulley clothes line, anyone has idea on it?

:)

saw in Home Fix some setup .. thought I didn't ask if installation...

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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 4:16 pm
Question for anyone who has renewed a UK passport from Sing

Last post by Mi Amigo « Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:37 am
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by jimwilluk » Sun, 10 Mar 2013 5:51 pm

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Hi all,

I am about to embark on the convoluted UK passport renewal procedure (via HK and the UK).

I know you should submit your current/old...

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I tried to take advantage of this by saying I travel to Malaysia, but apparently the US state department doesn't believe they're hardcore...

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