Category Archives: singapore

A week passed by

Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 by rinaz

Am in Singapore for about a week now. It was a rather simple affair when we exited the customs with my family greeting an exhausted Cart and I at the airport. Regardless, I was looking here and there on our … Continue reading →

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Streetview comes to Singapore!

Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 by rinaz

Yay! After being jealous for the longest time that there is streetview for Rome, Google Streetview is now available for Singapore! I just realised it this morning as DK was twittering about it. Its really easy to navigate : First … Continue reading →

Posted in singapore, technology and virtual life | 6 Comments

Me? Having lunch with the minister?

Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 by rinaz

Early this week, Lynn contacted me about a Singaporeans meet with the minister. And the first thing that came to mind was, “Me? A minister wants to have lunch with a small fry like me?” Regardless, the desire of meeting … Continue reading →

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Maria Hertogh dies at 72 from leukaemia

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2009 by rinaz

Maria Bertha Hertogh died recently at 72 years old from Leukaemia. To put it simply, Maria Hertogh was a Dutch girl who was adopted and brought up by a Malay lady, Che Aminah for several years in the 1940s. By … Continue reading →

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Singapore Garden Festival makes me want to roll around in their displays

Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 by rinaz

Last week, I was at the Singapore Garden Festival. After missing the first one in December 2006, I told myself that I should make an effort to view the one this year When I reached Suntec City, there were already … Continue reading →

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To the caller who suggested that the Anthem be changed to English

Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2008 by rinaz

I was listening to the Talkback segment on 938live and the topic of the day was “Are Singaporeans disrespectful to the National Anthem?” and a few minutes later, I heard you call in this morning to air your views. You … Continue reading →

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Flight of the Night Owl treasure hunt – not Amazing Race, but loads of fun!

Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008 by rinaz

I had the most amazing time last Friday evening with my friends treasure hunting! Isn’t this pretty? The was the ‘Flight of the Night Owl’ event organized by the National Museum. I only knew about the event when Juli forced … Continue reading →

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