Monthly Archives: July 2009

Michael Jackson Tribute in Stockholm: This is what I call a successful flash mob

Out-of-this-world amazing! Seriously, this is what I call a REAL flash mob. Look at the number of people involved and the complexity of the task. Compared to flash mob events like this in Singapore: An event to the scale of … Continue reading

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Quoteworthy – Singapore National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan

“We cannot be building new flats to cater to every last person who wants a new flat…because if you do that, then obviously you are over-building.” National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan Source: HDB to offer 8,000 flats (Straits Times, … Continue reading

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Alvinology goes to Bangkok – Day 3 of 4

On the third day, Rachel’s friend, Neeni, came to pick up us with her boyfriend, Ben, to show us around for the day. Neeni is a journalist, specialising in the lifestyle beat for a Madame Figaro, a magazine in Thailand. … Continue reading

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Alvinology on the cover page of today’s my paper

That’s me on the right with the blue boxing glove. It’s a posed photo for a story on elderly vs young workers in the office. Rest assured I am not a person who bully old people. To read the full … Continue reading

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Siew Kum Hong not appointed as NMP for second term

My favourite NMP, Mr. Siew Kum Hong was not reappointed as a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) for the second term. Quoting Alex Au from YawningBread: “Siew is outstanding as an NMP if you go by a simple measure of … Continue reading

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