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by sweet_longan
Mon, 08 May 2006 6:07 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: clash of civilizations - the maid issue
Replies: 36
Views: 16518

re: wham's advice to dump the wife - i believe there was a promise given somewhere wasn't there - "for better or for worse"? - please note - there is a young child involved who will be devastated and heartbroken to see her parents break up.. We don't want to be putting an extra strain on a marriage ...
by sweet_longan
Fri, 05 May 2006 7:34 pm
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: help on touring NZ
Replies: 3
Views: 2813

If you are confined to Auckland, may I suggest the following - which are a few of the places I got to visit after being stuck there on business over a few weekends: Pick up the Auckland A-Z guide from the Airport in the transit lounge. 1. Take a ferry (Fullers) to Devonport and hop on the hour long ...
by sweet_longan
Thu, 04 May 2006 8:40 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: clash of civilizations - the maid issue
Replies: 36
Views: 16518

Hello Rudirussel, We have a mixed family, my partner is European and I am Chinese Singaporean. As a Chinese Singaporean I must say that I do not see any excuse in treating a maid differently from any one of the number of people I have working for me in the office. As a matter of policy, you should a...
by sweet_longan
Thu, 04 May 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Moving to Auckland, anyone?
Replies: 11
Views: 4461

Moving to Auckland

Hello Windflower, Just to let you know that I am in Auckland a fair bit (at least once a month) and love it there. Don't worry about the transition, most people are very friendly and accepting. I have never encountered any racism - to the contrary, in fact! And I have met many asians including ex-Ma...
by sweet_longan
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 6:39 pm
Forum: Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Topic: Lawyers
Replies: 5
Views: 7223

Becoming a Singapore Lawyer

You have to get a law degree with the Accredited Universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, NZ, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Kindly note that external part time study degrees even from UOL are NOT accepted for admission. Neither are accelerated 2 year fulltime LL.B courses nor certain dual degree courses...
by sweet_longan
Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:21 am
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: Flamenco
Replies: 9
Views: 4990

Flamenco

Hi Nina, Welcome to Singapore! For classical Flamenco, the most established (since around 1982 or 83) would be Dance Circle at Anchorpoint under the tutelage of Rose Borromeo. There is also a group of Japanese ladies who have been dancing flamenco for well over 10 years who organise workshops and pe...
by sweet_longan
Sat, 09 Oct 2004 2:35 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: jjjk
Replies: 21
Views: 10319

National Service

Isn't there something that says that if you are under 40 and you acquire Singapore PR (and are not exempt by virtue of applying for PR through your Employment Pass) you a will still have to do NS? I am not sure about this and hope someone who knows will help out with an answer cos I would like to kn...
by sweet_longan
Sat, 09 Oct 2004 11:12 am
Forum: Events, Gatherings, Making Friends
Topic: Is there a Hispanic/Latino Community
Replies: 16
Views: 14539

Union Square Amara Hotel - Latin music and salsa.

Lempicka's at Mohammad Sultans - although since the departure of Alberto dunno if they still do the latin thang...
by sweet_longan
Sat, 09 Oct 2004 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How Singaporean Are You?
Replies: 36
Views: 18732

That was soooo FARNEEE!!!! Nearly fell off my chair laughing...Great Stuff!! Love it. More Please! :D
by sweet_longan
Sat, 09 Oct 2004 9:41 am
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: Popiah (Chinese Spring roll)
Replies: 6
Views: 4887

popiah

I am totally addicted to the self-roll gourmet popiah at lao beijing at Plaza Singapura - fantastic stuff and can't get enough of it. One tip on eating popiah...dun pile too much on the roll, and squeeze dry the usually soggy veggie mix before attempting ..the Roll!
by sweet_longan
Sat, 09 Oct 2004 9:25 am
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: Tailored Suits
Replies: 8
Views: 7796

Tailored Suits

Hi Jon,

I have been using Mayers at Orchard Towers, 3rd Floor. Great Cut, good prices and service. They do tailored shirts too.

:D

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