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by robotcake
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Are people afraid to say they "don't know" something?
Replies: 36
Views: 16312

That's my experience as well. The older folks (40 and above) are very chatty and will tell you everything you need to know and more. What is hilarious for me is when they start their 'Back in the day...' stories. I usually have to nod and pretend i'm interested in what they are saying then find an e...
by robotcake
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: Legoland
Replies: 24
Views: 13809

The wife is a lego fan. Sigh..she's been on me for weeks now asking me to take her to Legoland.
by robotcake
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Business in Singapore
Topic: Local or Foreigner? Could someone answer me...Thanks
Replies: 13
Views: 7416

But a restaurant also has high operating costs too..Hawker centre would be much more affordable especially if you don't have a lot of start up capital.
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Cars & Motorcycles
Topic: So I got "pulled over" today...
Replies: 28
Views: 28523

He is not THAT lucky (I know at least one more case like this) but I strongly suspect not every one gets such a chance so better not try if you would qualify. I know a colleague who's a real speedster who got 3 warning letters for going 80+ along Lornie Road over a span of less than a year... yet n...
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Cars & Motorcycles
Topic: drunken and drive
Replies: 22
Views: 15974

Yes, doctors, psychologists, therapists, and most medically related professions are required to report any drug abuses/crimes uncovered in the process of treating their patients in Singapore.

It really depends on whether or not your doc wants to go through all the trouble.
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics
Topic: Need help with basic web design software
Replies: 2
Views: 5083

I believe there isn't any government agency that specifically helps with this. You can try your luck posting in hardwarezone forums, lol.
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:33 am
Forum: Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics
Topic: Internet in my Serviced Apartment too slow, any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 7519

You can probably get a mobile connection of your own for data or maybe buy a prepaid card to stave you off until you've stabilized and decide on something more permanent. But don't expect much from that either; see a billion other threads in this sub-forum griping about the terrible mobile data net...
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:31 am
Forum: Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Topic: What do you think about cheaters?
Replies: 1
Views: 3985

It happens among commonfolk all the time, don't see why when celebs do it, it becomes such a big deal...
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Anyone else follow TRE or Temasek Times?
Replies: 5
Views: 5357

It's even sadder that they're using "Temasek" as part of their name. Used to be associated with Singapore's history as a fishing village, or perhaps a reasonably reputable investment corporation... now it just reminds me of how ignorant/ridiculous some people can be on the internet :roll:
by robotcake
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What's with all the young Russian (?) hookers in Singapore?
Replies: 69
Views: 82606

Re: What's with all the young Russian (?) hookers in Singapore?

zzm9980 wrote: It's the world's oldest profession. And one of the most honest ones in Singapore.
They even have a wikipedia article for it... :cool: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_Singapore

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