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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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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Singapore Street Directory
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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.
it...
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Thu, 10 Jul 2014 8:35 am
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Singapore ettiquette removing shoes before entering a home
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jbsing » Fri, 20 Jul 2012 1:23 pm
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Sorry to post such a silly question but I am not sure what to do.
I've noticed that everyone (whether it be delivery man, helper, or a guest) in...
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Speaking of cultural differences, I was in the MRT once and this Japanese guy was on the phone, covering the his mouth as he spoke into the...
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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 4:40 pm
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Manners campaign required??
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bluenose » Tue, 17 Apr 2012 1:17 pm
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Singapore is a leader in so many ways compared to the West, it has a decent MRT system, decent housing, low crime, decent education, no or little...
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its random crap like this (not just in sg) that makes me have a habit of leaving my tyre lever in the driver door pocket.
you never know what...
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Last post by sensei_
Fri, 20 Jul 2012 2:34 pm
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Kiasu
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pault » Wed, 18 Jul 2012 1:15 pm
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hello everyone,
I wanted to share an experience I had the other day when in a shopping mall. My son was playing on a coin operated car and I went to...
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Yes the majority of them who are just plain DBs really have that ingrained in them but why stop being nice? These people are being DBs because they...
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Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:33 am
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changi airport t1 opened
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ryce » Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:38 am
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anyone been to changi airport t1 yet? looks great, will probably be heading down with my family this weekend to have a look
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Changi is not an airport; it's a shopping mall with runways and immigration counters.
kinda like my neighbourhood mall since i'm staying in the...
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Last post by ryce
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:59 pm
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Is Flyscoot safe to fly?
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IOP » Wed, 18 Jul 2012 1:46 pm
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Here they say
Engines derated to non-ER standard
what does it mean? what about safety overall?
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My Mum got to Singapore from the Gold Coast and back again on Scoot.
So far so good I guess.
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Last post by bgd
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 8:55 pm
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Furniture - Leather vs. Fabric Upholstery
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uscate » Sat, 14 Jul 2012 8:46 pm
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Is this a matter of personal taste or practicality relative to mold, etc.??
Thanks for your feedback!
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make sure you getting real leather and not faux leather!!!
someone had a really nice leather sofa, but had a fabric throw over it. what a waste!!!
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Last post by durain
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 7:39 pm
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Can anyone recommend licensed solemniser?
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Kailin » Fri, 13 Jul 2012 2:15 pm
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Hello,
My partner and I have been living together in Singapore for more than 6 years and would like to get married. Both us are from Europe. We are...
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I second Dr Phua, he did my wedding last year and was excellent. He was recommended to us by a friend. You have to mail him though as he doesn't give...
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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 4:09 pm
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IKEA Delivery Times
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uscate » Sat, 14 Jul 2012 8:40 pm
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I may be asking for the impossible, but here goes....
My SO will be moving to our apartment in mid-September. I'm planning to go on a 4-5 day...
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Hi JR8 -
No, the commentaries actually helped me to realize that this furniture hunting trip could potentially be an exercise in futility (if not...
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Sun, 15 Jul 2012 5:08 pm
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Google calls out Singapore on gay rights
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zzm9980 » Mon, 09 Jul 2012 8:35 pm
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I wonder if/when this is going to hit local media? They're pursuing this globally, but I suspect calling out Singapore due to their expansion here. I...
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I firmly support the government's stand. Despite what popular media is trying to portray, it is 'abnormal'... and should it become normal, the entire...
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Sat, 14 Jul 2012 3:10 pm
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tuition crazy singapore
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morenangpinay » Thu, 14 Jun 2012 3:47 pm
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I'm just curious what are the views of expats on the subject.is there a difference in the way expat kids learn in singapore schools or is it the same...
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Regardless of perceived problems, I know my son will be better off in a local school here than back home......and that's just the way it is.
When...
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 4:38 pm
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Where to Check a Doctor's Background?
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jxl1 » Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:56 am
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A family friend is looking into getting a knee surgery while she's in Singapore. Back in the US, I know where to check for any medical malpractice...
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Same here, and on multiple occasions.
Not that they agreed with my Google-based self-diagnosis, but in that as much as I tried to give as much...
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Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:24 pm
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Marriage and settlement in Singapore
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Rani's » Tue, 10 Jul 2012 1:25 pm
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I'm hoping for some pointers with regard to where to start please. I'm a British citizen in my early 40s and I'm engaged to be married to a...
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Search the forums for LTVP and LTVP+ for information on what would be your Marriage visa ...
Thanks very much indeed zzm9980 - I appreciate your...
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Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:34 am
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Where to buy traditional Dutch costume??
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Hortens » Tue, 10 Jul 2012 2:40 pm
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Anyone know where to buy or order a traditional Dutch costume for a young girl?
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Ahem, maybe in the Netherlands?
(Internet mail order makes this possible!)
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Last post by beppi
Tue, 10 Jul 2012 5:11 pm
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do you like singapore
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gong_japan001 » Sat, 30 Jun 2012 4:27 am
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like ? dislike?
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the grass is always greener on the other side, even if you expat in a country that is better than your own :D.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 8:20 pm
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Sun, 08 Jul 2012 5:58 pm
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It's not your country! Go home!!!
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NorrinRadd » Wed, 04 Jul 2012 9:16 pm
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Us - walking up the street where we live
She - walking her or her host family's dog
Dog - poos on the sidewalk in the same place as is every week,...
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I never come across a local maid?
Part time maid, yes. Those work 4 hrs a week.
But stay in maid. Never heard before.
There are but it is very...
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Sun, 08 Jul 2012 9:53 am
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Assange stiffs his bail-posting 'friends'
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JR8 » Wed, 20 Jun 2012 7:05 pm
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Julian Assange, days away from being extradited to Sweden has sought asylum in Ecuador. He is currently holed up in their embassy in London. Oh how...
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If he wants to spend the journey in a box in the unpressurised cargo hold of a plane :)
All cargo holds are pressurized. Even the freighters with...
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Sat, 07 Jul 2012 5:08 pm
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Masters - Is it really that easy?
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the lynx » Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:36 pm
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I've been observing in increasing frequency here in this forum that more and more random people come up having masters written all over their posts....
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I've been observing in increasing frequency here in this forum that more and more random people come up having masters written all over their posts....
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Sat, 07 Jul 2012 2:35 pm
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Who lives here? 49a Leedon Park
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zzm9980 » Fri, 06 Jul 2012 5:54 pm
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I happened to drive past this house, more like fortress, today leaving the Vietnamese embassy. The house, 49a Leedon Park, has a guard house, staffed...
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I believe that is the home of the US Ambassador.
No - wrong house for US Ambassador... but I'd guess someone of similar rank.
Funny enough my...
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Fri, 06 Jul 2012 6:03 pm
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Stencils...
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bluenose » Wed, 04 Jul 2012 8:14 am
Does anyone know where I can find stencils? I am looking for Chinese characters for home decor??
Thanks
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