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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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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 10 Jul 2014 8:35 am
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virus
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daytripper65 » Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:05 pm
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Hi,
I was wondering if anybody else has has experience with this nasty that's going though our house now. Started off with my 6 year old a week...
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Could be this;
Although dubbed the 'winter vomiting virus' the same has been found on a cruise ship;
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Last post by Plavt
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 9:26 pm
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Booking a hotel. . .
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Matney » Sun, 05 Oct 2008 3:17 pm
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I'm looking to book a hotel room for my daughter and I for 3 nights in Singapore. I have been looking at Asia Rooms, Expedia, Orbitz and Zuji....
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Durain - yeh sounds like a lot of bashkesh - it is amazing - I just wish they could do more rooms outside of Asia!
Cheers, Mr. P
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Last post by sierra2469alpha
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 5:57 pm
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Help me understand poolside etiquette
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phil30k » Tue, 23 Sep 2008 1:10 am
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I was told by an expatriate that not allowing eating, drinking and smoking by the condo pool leads to a mass exodus of expatriates, which results in...
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CM, the former PM here, Goh Chok Tong made the comment in a speech one year. Additionally, he said exactly the same thing I've always said,...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 5:54 pm
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F1 Ho hum.....
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ozchick » Sun, 28 Sep 2008 6:12 pm
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And that's all I've got to say about that ! What a load of over-rated .... :-|
And don't even TRY to get me to see another point of view.............
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Here's a good un :???: Would they have stopped the race if it had rained ?????
It would have depended how heavy the rain was. If it was anything...
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Last post by ScoobyDoes
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 5:11 pm
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Singapore Dating & Friends
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Pal » Fri, 07 May 2004 5:24 pm
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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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Good website, can we chat on this website?
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Last post by nhonho_88
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:40 pm
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Recipe for Black Rendang
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Redned » Thu, 25 Sep 2008 8:54 am
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Can anyone help me with a recipe for black rendang? I have plenty of recipes for rendang, but I am really after the recipe where the rendang is so...
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can you email me the recipe even if its just the regular one. I am trying to cook malay without the boxes. :D
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Last post by Zeenit
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:17 am
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Divorce. Impact on children
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JoBennett » Tue, 23 Sep 2008 8:06 pm
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Our very close friends are getting divorce. Our children are best of friends and we are wondering how(and what) we should tell our 5 and 6 year-olds....
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I agreed with keeping it simple. They will know what is going on very soon as nowsday kids are smart...they know a lot of things that we normally...
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Last post by apservice
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 5:58 am
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I finally got my driving license... need some advice!
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sindhurella » Wed, 17 Sep 2008 6:36 pm
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Hi! I'm an expat in Singapore who just recently obtained a driving license. I actually went through the whole drill to get it (theory tests and the...
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Good summaries QRM and bigfilsing.
One you didn't mention is the local custom of horn use, and comparatively increased frequency.
This is to show...
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Last post by EADG
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 4:45 pm
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Keeping Passport & Work Permit
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sonnie » Tue, 30 Sep 2008 9:45 pm
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I had a maid who worked for me until I stopped work then transferred her to another expat family as not necessary when I am now home all day. She is...
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If that is all she's complaining about then her employer isn't all that bad. (I'm being facetious) Have a search of there threads here to see some of...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 1:42 am
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Poor reception
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EADG » Mon, 29 Sep 2008 9:43 pm
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The good news is I found a decent apartment at a good price.
The not so good news is we found out there is little to no mobile phone reception in...
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yeah! despite most points being an array of unidirectional antennas they should be able to improve the situation if not cure it alltogether.
I've...
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Last post by bigfilsing
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 8:47 pm
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Subcontractors Problem
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pongtch » Tue, 23 Sep 2008 1:17 pm
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I was wondering if anyone know how we can complaint on this matter:-
Recently, I got my aircon for serving. Then, the servicemen told us that the...
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I think all of you are missing one vital important fact noted in the original post. It's been two years since the work was done.
As I said, Good...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:37 am
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Another on bites the dust! 28yr old passes away in sleep!
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ksl » Fri, 08 Dec 2006 1:26 am
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I thought i would just say that, in the new paper today, I read of another young man passing away in is sleep, he had a fever at 2.am and died around...
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ozzy, since I posted that I've come to realize the source of my allergies - it's simply from dust and mold, and back then I was not good about...
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Last post by EADG
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 9:50 pm
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Ang Moh = Red Hair = Whitey, but does it = Rude?
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Levikane » Wed, 28 May 2008 11:27 pm
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So whats the deal with the term Ang Moh?
Is it just playful, is it rude or what? I am getting the feeling it might be like Aussies calling an...
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dood, did you just say whitey ? !!!
this thread will never die at this rate....
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Last post by EADG
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:01 pm
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Singapore Snake Habits
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ozchick » Tue, 26 Aug 2008 3:12 pm
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Ok the new condo is next to some jungle here in Sg and the rooster and I are wondering whether the pythons or cobras( or whatever slithery creatures...
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Being a former herpetologist (got sick of the slithery bastards) I can tell you that snakes can climb the wall of a house particularly if it's a...
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Last post by dkk08
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:04 am
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Visa for a PR spouse
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gorski » Thu, 25 Sep 2008 3:15 pm
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Hello all,
I have some questions for the following scenario: a Singapore PR gets married with a foreigner in Singapore.
I’d like to know what kind...
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The spouse is illigible (spelling) to apply for PR - Suggest you check out the ICA website
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Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:25 am
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SMS look alike
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ozchick » Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:28 am
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So SMS, there's a copy-cat on here yeah ? Reckon we'll see a Tuesday Morning Tart' on here soon ! :wink:
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Wait... so are we talking about mondaymorningquartback or not? At least that's an actual turn of phrase, just what is a sundaymorningstaple anyway?...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:38 pm
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What if u know You are going to be dupe...to catch a thief
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buddy_h » Tue, 23 Sep 2008 8:38 pm
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I was helping a friend to look for a place to rent and stumble on a familiar face, one that has cheated my other friend out of his rent and deposit....
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We are fortunate, she was alerted and prevented disaster, we haven't made any deposit yet. Her friend not so, IC was provided but am not sure abt...
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Last post by buddy_h
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:53 pm
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Home theatre projector
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mondaymorningquarterback » Tue, 16 Sep 2008 1:13 pm
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Im going to install a ceiling mount projector in my living room for entertainment use. Can anyone recommend a place that will install the whole...
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There's a company called Hawko at Sim Lim Square (but don't let that put you off) who can supply all the parts you need, or install a complete system...
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Last post by Mi Amigo
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 2:01 pm
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UNJUST CAR ACCIDENT
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casium » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 7:05 pm
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My dad is a taxi driver and he accidentally knocked into a person's car this week. There is no obvious damage, and even my dad's taxi has no damage...
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Did your dad report the accident to his insurance company within 24 hrs? Even if they had settled the matter privately, it is better to report it to...
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Last post by vink
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:24 pm
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Why don't they build hurricane proof houses in Texas
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QRM » Sat, 20 Sep 2008 7:46 pm
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When you see pictures of the hurricane devastation in the US all the houses look like they are made from matchsticks.
When we first move to Seattle...
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There's as many people living without insurance as well because they can't afford it, so to pay for better quality housing in the first place is a...
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Mon, 22 Sep 2008 3:12 pm
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