What are Singaporeans

[JR8]

But then I'm British and grew up with an atlas in my lap.

Yes indeed. There always seemed to be a world map on the classroom wall, with all the pink bits representing the erstwhile British Empire. I wonder why the chose pink btw? It probably didn't have the same connotations back then as now.

'Why is the British Empire coloured pink on maps?

The practice of colouring in the Empire in pink on maps and globes began in the 19th century.

Pink is actually a printer’s compromise, as the colour that is really associated with the British Empire is red.

However, a red background made it difficult to read letters overprinted in black, and so pink was used as a colour close to red but light enough for the lettering to be clearly legible.'
http://www.rmg.co.uk/explore/sea-and-sh ... nk-on-maps

[sundaymorningstaple]

Now there's a man with too much time on his hands.

[aster]

I still have some hard drives made by Maxtor or Seagate made in Singapore.

I remember those too.

Bosch used to manufacture fridges here, as when my parents' one finally broke down after 15 years of service I was surprised to find a "Made in Singapore" label on the back.

[Mi Amigo]

I remember seeing 'Singapore' stamped on Texas Instruments TTL logic chips back in the late 70s / early 80s, and thinking to myself, "Hmm, I wonder what it's like there?" Funny old world innit.

[zzm9980]

So slightly off topic.

Where can buy I a decent globe in Singapore? I don't want $10 hawker center market crap, but I don't want to spend hundreds on some trendy "replica antique" at an overpriced expat furniture store either...

[the lynx]

Have you tried IKEA? Think I have seen one in my recent trip there... (the Alexandra one)

[nutnut]

I've seen a globe in Toys R Us I think.

[zzm9980]

Hmm I'll check Ikea next time I go! I never go to TRU. The only one I know of is the one on Orchard, and all the toys I want are across the street from it...

[nakatago]

Hmm I'll check Ikea next time I go! I never go to TRU. The only one I know of is the one on Orchard, and all the toys I want are across the street from it...

There's another one in Paragon. So, which toys in Takashimaya do you want?

[zzm9980]

Hmm I'll check Ikea next time I go! I never go to TRU. The only one I know of is the one on Orchard, and all the toys I want are across the street from it...

There's another one in Paragon. So, which toys in Takashimaya do you want?

Oh I see, didn't know about the Paragon one!

[the lynx]

It would be nifty if you can get the inflatable globe... Great fun - and educating too - for kids!

[JR8]

It would be nifty if you can get the inflatable globe... Great fun - and educating too - for kids!

I have seen such! As beach balls/pool toys.

[zzm9980]

Actually it would. My daughter loves bouncing stuff.... Until she starts biting into it and it deflates....

[sundaymorningstaple]

It would be nifty if you can get the inflatable globe... Great fun - and educating too - for kids!

He might be up for an inflatable if he can't find the toy he's looking for across the street from TRU.

[ecureilx]

It would be nifty if you can get the inflatable globe... Great fun - and educating too - for kids!

He might be up for an inflatable if he can't find the toy he's looking for across the street from TRU.

the inflatables across the road from TRU may be more than some can handle ..

Oh, zzm9980: saw many in Bras Basah Complex. and in Popular too !