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Sight - An Oracular Insight ( A Singapore Art blog)
An interview with the wonderful and exciting Jane Lee - Part 1
There is a wonderful new artist in town. I last saw her at her first major solo at Osage Singapore end of Sept 09. Who is she? What is her pedigree? Here is her amazing profile, one that reveals that we have still got it here in Singapore - to...
An interview with artist John Westmark
I recently attended the opening of an amazing artist from Florida,US here in Singapore at Collector's Contemporary. See here for John's work and here for Collector's Contemporary Gallery John Westmark was born in the Southern United States. John’s first exposure to artmaking was watching his mother draw on paper scraps...
There is something really interesting and appealing about arrangements of letters..
Text-portraits by Ralph Ueltzhoeffer and a word cloud for this blog by wordle.net...
I was at the opening for an exhibition at VWFA entitled Curating Lab: 100 Objects (Remixed) yesterday. It was a crowded opening and there was little time to look at many of the artworks there. I will head back before it ends on the 30th of August.I write this because...
Group show in Malaysia opening on 8th of August 2009
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My paintings at my gallery in Paris were recently framed by world famous and Paris' finest framers - Cadres RG. They have worked with the likes of George Braque and Joan Miro. Cool huh!See here...Framing is an art and as with any art it takes much learning and practice. Even...
A Love Affair with Singaporean Food
Best Cantonese Restaurant in the World?
So how do you top Michelin stars for lunch and dinner? You follow it up with a Three Michelin-starred restaurant of course!Lung King Heen at the Four Seasons Hotel is the only Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong to be awarded the highest possible accolade from Michelin of Three Stars –...
I was still bursting to the brim from my fabulous late lunch, but as I had dared to go there without Mr Greedy Glutton in tow, I was forced to sacrifice my figure to join him for dinner just a few hours later. Slightly disgruntled that I had notched up...
World’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant
As soon as I discovered that Hong Kong is home to the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, it went straight to the top of my list of lunch spots to try. Tucked away on a back street in Kowloon, the unpretentious – almost shabby – surroundings of Tim Ho...
So I’m currently in Hong Kong, where I am exploring the city with my Michelin guide firmly ensconced in my hand. I am happy to report that over the last two days I have managed to tuck five Michelin stars under my belt! Yes five… one each for...
There’s a new Jones the Grocer in town… I’ve never really been a fan of the one at Dempsey- I find the whole feel of sitting in the middle of a deli having lunch decidedly odd. Plus their service has never been much cop.However, Mr Greedy Glutton was having cold...
To me, Chilli Crab has always been synonymous with the East Coast Seafood Centre – the chilled out vibe, and breezy atmosphere is perfect for tucking into the juicy, spicy sauce-smothered crustaceans. Last week, however, circumstances led us to visit Red House on Robertson Quay with friends who were in...
mrbrown: L'infantile terrible of Singapore
Ryan and I will be down at Ngee Ann City this Saturday (13 March 2010) for a carnival called YOU… Powered by Citi (here is their Facebook page). Attendees get a complimentary card with 100 credits in it to use......
CNNGo column: How do we make Singapore soccer great again?
Latest CNNGo.com "Say What? with mrbrown......
the mrbrown show: married not enough
Ministers are always there to lend a listening ear and a pledge of support for your time of need. Call one at mrbrownshow.com!...
Up very early for a bicycle ride
Woke up at 4am this morning for my 40km event at OCBC Cycle. It is not a pretty hour for a night bird like me but hey, it's once a year. I am riding with my Dahon folding bike buddies,......
Union Chief Lim Swee Say: We are like a little deaf frog, deaf to all criticisms. Figures.
I love Lim Swee Say. He says the darnedest things. Like this fable he told in Parliament: THE story goes that in a kingdom of frogs, the tallest tower in the world is built for an annual competition. And when......
CNNGo column: Singapore Budget 2010 — Not quite the expected "ang pow"
Latest CNNGo.com "Say What? with mrbrown" column: Singapore Budget 2010 — Not quite the expected "ang pow" Excerpt: ...Speaking of ang pows, I think I speak for most of us when I say that the Budget this year does not......
Singapore Kid's Places
Holiday treasures in Singapore
The Great Mughal Empress @ ACM My blogging has been rather erratic lately and I realise I haven't updated this blog for more than a week! My excuse is that plenty has been happening on the home front and I have little time for writing these days. My gorgeous...
This is what we discovered behind the sofaWe are infested! This is not a happy subject to write about, but we have just found termites in the house. I am writing this as a warning, because if you are like me, you believe that these types of things won't...
The Polliwogs promo ending this weekend
The activity pack at The PolliwogsThe Polliwogs CNY decoration promotion ends this Sunday, 28 Feb so hurry down to the Polliwogs today to join in the fun!Purchase an activity pack and let your kids' creativity run wild by either making a Chinese New Year decoration or a Valentine's Day card...
Alice in Wonderland coming to Singapore
I am very excited about Tim Burton film, Alice in Wonderland, which opens in Singapore on 4th March. Tim Burton is, of course, a creative genius and together with Johnny Depp and other actors such as Helena Bonham Carter and Crispin Glover, he is sure to make...
Wind, surf and more wind at the Sea Gypsy Resort
The kids pretending the surf is a gigantic swimming pool-with wavesWe are back from a few days at our favourite Malaysian escape; Sea Gypsy Resort on Sibu Island. We have been a few times before and always enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful beach. You can read about our...
Double Happiness at The Polliwogs this CNY
If you are in Singapore over this Chinese New Year and are looking for something to do with the children, why not head down to The Polliwogs for some fun. From now until Sunday, 28 Feb 2010, purchase an activity pack and let your kids' creativity run wild by either...
The Straits Times Blogs - Latest Entries
Mr Internet competing for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
Eve Yap wonders why an amorphous entity should be in the running at all....
Bangkok awaiting 'rural hordes'
Nirmal Ghosh reports on the gathering Red Shirts....
Shefali Rekhi attends a talk in Singapore by former UN sec-gen Kofi Annan....
Carolyn Hong is charmed by Penang's Amelie Café where almost everything is recycled....
Searing KL weather fries patience
Elizabeth Looi is thankful for an everyday commodity called water....
Trash on TV equals a trashy read
Niki Bruce reviews another novel from a reality TV star and isn't impressed....
Singapore News
S'pore leaders express sadness on death of Sheikh Tantawi
SINGAPORE : Singapore leaders have expressed their condolences on the death of Sheikh Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi, the Grand Imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar University....
SINGAPORE: As Casino Opens, Watch for Its Social Impact Begins
After you get through family-oriented attractions, the entrance to Singapore's casino....
Republic of Singapore Ship Persistence pulls into a local dock yesterday, starting its first visit to the city....
Insights into India-Singapore relations
"The journey from the sunlit peaks of hope into valleys of dark despair and, now, towards the radiance of a new dawn" LOOKING EAST TO LOOK WEST - Lee Kuan Yew's Mission to India: Sunanda K. Datta-Ray; pub....
Singapore Army Chief Lauds Special Ties With Brunei
The special relationship between officers from both the armed forces of Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore was emphasised by the outgoing Chief of Staff of the Singapore Armed Forces , Lieutenant General ,Dato Paduka Seri Desmond Kuek Bak Chye that allows bilateral relations to grow from strength to...
Winners Of Singapore Entertainment Awards 2010!
Results of the Singapore Entertainment Awards 2010 are out! Winners in the "Most Popular" categories have been named following the public's voting from 3 to 28 February this year......
Figure Skating in Singapore
New mall in Jurong East needs a name!
The former Jurong Entertainment Centre is getting its long-awaited revamp. Skaters will finally see the Olympic size rink materialise. Meanwhile, the mall needs a name, and the public is invited to take part in the "name the mall" contest. Visit www.namethemall.com.sg for more details....
Some have asked me, at what age can you start to skate. I suppose there is no fixed rule... When I first put my little one on the ice at 14 months, she squealed with delight BUT she could hardly stand straight up on the skates When I next took here there, she...
Singapore 2010 ~ Youth Olympic Games
With the 2010 Winter Olympics drawing to a close, Singapore is making the last leg of preparations to host the next major games - the inaugural Youth Olympics. The games will start on 14th August 2010, and in mid-July, the Youth Olympic Flame will start its journey from Greece and travel through one city...
As the Winter Olympic Games closed in Vancouver and the flag passes to Russia for the 2014 Games to be held in Sochi, top Russian leaders were conspicuously absent. President Dmitry Medvedev had called for resignation of sports officials responsible for the mediocre performance in Vancouver, and declaring a change was needed to achieve better results...
POSB Everyday Champions for Sports Award 2010
In supporting sports and a healthy lifestyle in the community, POSB and the Singapore Sports Council will recognise and celebrate everyday Singaporeans and organisations that go the extra mile to promote sports passionately. The POSB Everyday Champions for Sports Award 2010 is a special award for these unsung heroes. It could...
Olympics 2010: Ladies' Short ~ dazzling and emotional
The ladies short program was far from uneventful. Kim Yuna set a record score, with a huge lead over Mao Asada. Joannie Rochette skated to 3rd place entering free program, just two days after her mother's death, and breaking down with emotion at the end. Video of Kim Yuna Short...
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Be An Engineer (Top Paid Majors - Class of 2010)
This just in from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). . .BETHLEHEM, PA—Which college majors command the highest starting salaries? Engineering majors dominate the list of top-paid bachelor’s degrees, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE’s Winter 2010...
Isn't there something better to do with taxpayers' money? From today's WSJBy KATE LINEBAUGH DETROIT—Orange County prosecutors Friday say they will file a civil lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. over safety concerns with their...
Our work colleagues threw us a baby shower a couple of weeks ago. One of my colleagues made a diaper cake for us. I've seen diaper cakes on TV and in photos, but never in person. It's absolutely adorable and so practical. I love the duckies...
I will admit, there are times when I'm a sucker for a good French fry. Which is why it's interesting to check out the list of the worst fries in America - need to know who to stay away from. Click here for more . . ....
Fast Company came out with their list of the 10 most addictive sounds in the world. Do you agree? Click here for the list....
The Eagles at the Hollywood Bowl
How cool would it be to experience an Eagles concert at the Hollywood Bowl (one of my very favorite venues). Unfortunately for me, the concerts are near my upcoming due date.Click here for more details regarding the concert....
The Straits Times Blogs - ST's Home Ground
Malay, and missing Chinese New Years of old
Zuraidah Ibrahim looks back at what CNY meant for her and her family....
Niki Bruce wonders if Singapore is ready for another quirky ad campaign....
Desmond Lim has his five senses assaulted at this year's Thaipusam festival....
Tan Hui Yee says going organic is a simple act of exercising conscious choice....
Loh Keng Fatt has some suggestions on how the ICA could improve its service....
Radha Basu has a front row seat to preparations for S'pore's first IR...
BBC News and Sport Search: singapore
Briatore must be punished - Todt
Formula 1 boss Jean Todt is determined former Renault team principal Flavio Briatiore will be punished for his role in the Singapore race fixing scandal....
Winning start is vital - Button
World champion Jenson Button admits he must hit the ground running in Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix....
Whipping Welsh netball into shape
Coach Melissa Hyndman outlines her plans...
Global Voices' perspective on the news
Over the next two weeks, we will be undertaking a joint project with Global Voices, an online community that reports on blogs and citizen media, as part of the BBC's SuperPower season, which focuses on the power of the internet....
London's big Eye still turning at 10
The wheel which became the modern symbol of London changed the capital's skyline turns 10....
Renault boss keen for fresh start
Renault F1 chief Eric Boullier says the new season is a fresh start after a year of controversy....
Singapore Ahoy: D&A
If D & I go see a film, it sucks to end up not talking about it after....
D is watching a show called 'Cleanaholics'. I think she's getting emotional. :)...
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Do long weekends recharge or discharge?...
Sometimes, I look at D and wonder, "man, how did I get so lucky?"...
When you plan, chart out a course, draw a map... that's precisely when life wakes, just to show you exactly who's in charge. In case you're wondering, it isn't you. ...
sgBlogs - Singapore's Blogosphere :: Latest 3 Entries From the Top 200 Singapore Blogs
Times of My Life :: Thong Chai – A 143 Years History
For those who have watched U-Channel recently, you may have come across the below broadcast; Yes, it’s Thong Chai Medical Institution first Charity Show on TV. The words “Thong Chai” do ring a bell to many elderly people but how many of us really know the meaning of it and the history of...
My Singapore News :: Say a big thank you to Mah Bow Tan
In the programme Talking Point, he gave the impression that he had done a damn good job in housing and probably expected the people to give him a pat on the back, and say thank you. He forgot that the good job was done by his predecessors, and in his...
My Singapore News :: Why didn’t Singapore think of it?
For years, the only way to get to Sentosa was by ferries or hanging on a piece of wire from Mount Faber. The latter, hmmm, they find it more amusing and interesting, never if it takes longer, to drive up a mountain before being flung into the island by the...
Tan Kin Lian's Blog :: High pay of Singapore Government Leaders - a view by Rex
REX comments as follows,I have heard of the "sour grapes" argument several times before. Some people think that commenting on Minister's pay is a sign of "jealousy". I don't think so. "Jealousy" means you don't have something, you want something others have. In the bible it is called covetousness, and it...
Tan Kin Lian's Blog :: Review of GST
Malaysia has decided to defer the implementation of GST (goods and services tax or value added tax) for the forseeable future. They cited the burden and difficulty to low and middle income earners. A similar move by Hong Kong a few years ago was shelved for the same reason.Why is...
While looking at a photograph I had taken of that distinctive building which stands at the corner of Short Street and Selegie Road, a building that has been a feature on Selegie Road for as long as I can remember, it came to me that I once used to see...
Big News Network.com Custom Stories
Doda water crisis, a cause of worry for locals
The acute water crisis in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir has added to the worries of local residents, who have been forced to face numerous problems due to it....
Hamilton rubbishes claims that Pussycat Doll girlfriend ordered him to sack dad
British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has dismissed reports that his Pussycat Doll girlfriend ordered him to sack his dad Anthony as manager....
Malaysian Indian businesses in dire need of 100,000 foreign workers
Malaysian Association Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) President K.K. Eswaran has said the Malaysian Indian business community is facing an acute foreign workers' shortage because of the government's restrictive policies....
Lord Swaraj Paul repays 38,000-pound 'admission-of-guilt' expenses
In order to clear his name from a House of Lords investigation into an MPs expenses scam, Indian-born Lord Swaraj Paul has voluntarily repaid the controversial amount of 38,000 pounds that was at the centre of the probe....
Another Take That star, Howard Donald, exposed as a 'love rat'
After Mark Owen, it is now the turn of his fellow Take That member Howard Donald to be exposed as a love rat following reports he bedded a married Dutch beauty while dating his girlfriend....
Brits 'among the least likely to suffer from food sensitivity reactions'
Britons are some of the least likely people to have problems with foods such as apples, peaches, shrimp and wheat, says a study....
Singabloodypore
PAP nervous about New Media, introduces "guidelines"
Singapore Democrats The proposed changes to the election rules......
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Yong Vui Kong’s appeal hearing takes place at 10am on Monday, 15 March......
Al Jazeera's video debate on Singapore's casinos ...
PAP member lodged false police report against opposition
From YourSDP Louis Tay PAP member, Mr Louis Tay Bok Hock, had......
Foreign funding a necessary antidote in authoritarian states
From Yawning Bread What's wrong with foreign funding for political......
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The Psychology Behind My Pet Society Rooms
I’ve wanted to say this for years but I was afraid that everyone would think I’m a lunatic, but I’m going to say it anyway because my interest for Pet Society has recently been revived: Rooms in Pet Society reflect a person’s state of mind. Now I’m no psychoanalyst...
I recently received a review set of the LG W2486L monitor from the folks at LG. It’s a LED-backlit 24″ monitor (they also have a 22″ version). Now, I’m no tech geek so I’m going to review from a consumer / designer perspective. If you’re interested in the tech side...
Disconnected, Distracted and Directions
This is terrible! This is my only post for the entire month of February 2010! I was dormant on Twitter as well. Allow me to explain. (By the way, if you came here via Twitter in search for the “are personal blogs still relevant?” bit, scroll down to Direction.) Disconnected: Plagued...
Last night, I attended an interesting session at Hackerspace Singapore with other PR people and bloggers to better understand each other and the social media landscape in Singapore. Although no world-changing ideas came out of it, I think everyone learned something. For me, it’s that social media is like dough....
Greeting Cards, Post Cards and Thank Yous!
It’s mid-January so I really hope everyone has received the Christmas postcards I sent in early December by now. I had a ton of fun conceptualizing a design for it, scavenging for a fast printer and writing personalized messages on the cards. Sorry if my writing was illegible. It...
I don’t really believe in new year resolutions. I mean, if you wanted to make something happen, it doesn’t matter when you make it, as long as you follow through. But I thought I should just write this entry for a future self. More importantly, for you since I want...
Singapore News Headlines
Singaporeans eyeing New Zealand
SINGAPORE: It is often said Singaporeans are in demand by other countries. And if figures from a pilot project by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) are anything to go by, Singaporeans are just as interested....
DBS chairman donates S$2.5m to NTU
SINGAPORE: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students will get a S$5—million boost from a tertiary award that recognises not only top academic achievements, but also empowers junior college and polytechnic teachers to select deserving students for a study grant....
Big rise in arms imports threatens SE Asia -report
STOCKHOLM, March 15 (Reuters) - A huge increase in arms imports by Southeast Asian countries in the past five years could threaten the region's stability, a Swedish-based research institute said on Monday....
Badminton-Denmark's Rasmussen regains women's crown
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 14 (Reuters) - Denmark's Tine Rasmussen regained her All England women's singles title on Sunday with a battling 21-14 18-21 21-19 victory over holder and top seed Wang Yihan of China....
Badminton-Plumbing poet pens centenary stanzas
By Dave Thompson...
Republic of Singapore Navy boosts fighting capabilities with naval helicopters
SINGAPORE : The Republic of Singapore Navy has achieved a milestone in its air and sea capabilities. For the first time, it has naval helicopters working alongside its frigates to accomplish what is described as "the best of both worlds"....
Blog Marketing Tools and Strategies for Business
The WHY, WHO, WHAT, HOW web asset creation strategy
Just in the last 2 weeks, I’ve been asked to create or install several new web platforms for my clients – new microsites, new forums, new blogs, new slideshows, videos… even database search engines! However, the trouble with these requests are that most of them don’t have a content...
Visual Search with Google Goggles
After collecting all those photos on Google earth, integrated with location and GPS data, together with all the images they have in their search database – they mesh it ALL up together and tada!! Google Goggles! Soon, you’ll be able to point an Android phone at someone and have his...
Blog Cleanup Episode 1: Tags – Out!
Cleaning up this blog has been something I’ve always wanted to do… but never got down to doing it. Today, I finally killed my procrastination and got the ball rolling. And man. Its amazing how much JUNK I’ve found in my blog after these years of learning...
Learn to Write Better Copy with These 10 Points
Persuasive writing is a skill worth learning and mastering. From the books I’ve read, it feels that writing persuasively is more “science” than “art”. You can follow guidelines, and tick off checklists as you write. Here’s one checklist you should use. Over on the Copyblogger blog, Jason Cohen shared...
Working at Home in Singapore: Great Tips from MompreneurAsia
I’ve been working from home in Singapore for two years, and over this time I realise I have cultivated a few practices that make my home entrepreneurship successful. Over on the MompreneurAsia.com blog, Moon Loh has highlighted a few tips on how to be a successful work at home mum. ...
Are you using Google Adwords to market your website, products and services? You should – it is VERY cost effective. At least, compared to the traditional media like the newspapers… and if you use it correctly. Over on the Adwords blog today, Google announced the release of a new...
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Our tiny treehugger always wants to explore the forest around the house. "Livvy wants go jungle see baby tiger" is the usual request. We haven't seen any tigers yet but we did find a discarded snake skin this afternoon:...
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At last night's Chinese New Year steamboat party at Adora and Max's house, Liz dangled Sandy's wedding ring over Sandy's belly to predict the gender of our baby. The ring swung from left to right like a pendulum meaning it's a boy! Well done Liz, you're right, it is a...
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Wedding Anniversary spent mopping up vomit
Sandy: I spent my 7th wedding anniversary mopping up vomit! Both my babies are ill: the fat hairy one ("Don't talk about Olive like that!" Phil) cannot control his bowels and has locked himself in the bathroom. The slightly less chubby whiny one is projectile vomiting. So far she's only...
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Culture clash: European art provokes Muslims
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