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Of Maids and Coolies
I SOMETIMES debate with my wife over affairs of Singapore: national service, CPF, education, political system and most recently, ministers’ pay. One of her remarks is interesting and worth sharing:...
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Here’s The World. Take it! – How Successful People Really Think.
THERE’S a story – two salesmen who were sent to the African continent during the 1800’s to sell shoes – the first after spending a period in the Ivory Coast telegrammed the London head office and sent...
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Rising costs in Singapore? Capitalism to the rescue!
This independent article presents a solution that a capitalist would choose against rising costs. “Not again !” said Geraldo Gan, 34, “The last time we have transport fee hikes, now I have to pay more...
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Whistle Blowing? Just Make Sure You Don’t Blow Yourself Up!
He saw it, he wished he didn’t, but he did (what to do?) and when you see something like that, it’s like walking through a door you didn’t know was there, a line gets rubbed out, there’s no going back...
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A Speculation on the Sex Lives of Speculators
This titillating article explains the concept of dominance and hierarchy in Singapore society. It should not be misinterpreted as an article which advises readers to speculate in stocks to improve...
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Let’s not go down the way of the Crazy Horses Again! – A Lesson in Basics in...
You have no possible idea how I rued the passing of the Parisian inspired Crazy horses show. Only because a perky derriere and a silken mane does wonders for a flagging appetite – these days, I am back...
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The Economics of Finding a Soul Mate – A Singapore Tale of Love.
Recently, I lunched with a university mate of mine and half way through, he lamented how it’s almost impossible these days to find a “decent” girl. Usually, I don’t butt in till the rant runs it’s...
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The Art of Agelessness and Timelessness in an Ever Changing World – The 20/80...
You know what? It just dawned on me. There are a few things which are iconic to only “me.” Well not actually the ‘me’ that I am even remotely conscious of – rather it’s the “me’ that others just...
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Is it the “end” for Socio-Political Blogging? – Nailing the Dodo, Part II
This is the second of a 2 part essay. You can really call it what you want. For me, the whole idea of floating the balloon “socio-political blogging doesn’t accomplish anything just because it’s a wind...
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A Guide For Socio-Political Bloggers to Survive The Extinction Event
What’s the Dodo program again? – The proposition: that socio-political blogging accomplishes nothing because it’s sorely lacking in affirmative action. This is gloss from a two part series, albeit with...
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