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Australian International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
Posted in Parenting, Family & Schools

by Pal » Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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Stamford American International School

Last post by Raymond L Clay « Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
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by Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...

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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...

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Sticky Thread gives you access to a direct channel to your most potential customers. Choose from relevant categories to have your stickies in....

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Singapore Street Directory

Last post by ecureilx « Thu, 10 Jul 2014 8:35 am
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by Pal » Mon, 12 May 2008 4:43 pm

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StreetDB - Singapore Street Directory
StreetDB.com is an interactive online Street Directory with mapping, driving directions and travel guides for...

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are these street maps still functional? i tried the link and sites but doesnt seem to take me anywhere... :???:

Street DB just worked for me.

it...

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Any idea how to alleviate sunburns?

Last post by Lisafuller « Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:02 pm

by Lisafuller » Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:02 pm

I've been taking advantage of the summer by doing lots of swimming and going to the beach, but it appears I may have fun too close to the sun today...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:02 pm
Name a classic movie which you want to be remade for the current times

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:17 pm
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by Wd40 » Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:05 pm

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One of my favorite movies; Offices Space :) This is a 1999 movie about an IT guy who hates his job. It is a an awesome concept, just feels dated now....

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I'd like to see a remake of hairspray or singin in the rain, though maybe part of the charm is the fact that they have the 50s/80s looks to them.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:17 pm
Considering leaving Singapore

Last post by malcontent « Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:43 pm
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by Wd40 » Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:08 am
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Hello guys,

I am finally considering of leaving Singapore. My rental agreement expires end of September. I have been paying like 2300 per month in...

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I like Houston Heights. I'd live there.

I’d prefer a more distant suburb like Sugar Land… after living like a sardine for so long, having a little...
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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:43 pm
Anyone caught Barbenheimer?

Last post by Lisafuller « Sun, 30 Jul 2023 2:57 am
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by Lisafuller » Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:45 am

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Barbie and Oppenheimer has been all over the news and social media. I haven't made it down to the movies yet, was wondering if anyone has caught...

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There are some explicit sexual scenes. Not needed IMO.

I'd think a historical film is important for all to see, don't understand the rating. It's...

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Sun, 30 Jul 2023 2:57 am
Does anybody know how to get in touch with SIA?

Last post by malcontent « Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:47 am
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by Lisafuller » Fri, 24 Feb 2023 1:56 am
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I have never been so frustrated.

As some of you know, my daughter is flying back with our dog in about two months. We've already booked her and my...

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Eh? Which lucky airport did you go to that you has no crowds? JFK had lots of people in the evening when I landed & departed.

Even my in-laws small...
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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:47 am
Spotting Scammers online

Last post by x9200 « Thu, 27 Jul 2023 9:05 am
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by abbby » Wed, 19 Jul 2023 4:11 pm

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Been seeing quite a number of people being scammed online.. do be careful when dealing with others online, few tips to share, please add on if you...

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For the overseas ones you need to document/describe what is wrong, Lazada accepts it (usually very quickly) and arranges the pickup. After the goods...

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 9:05 am
Who's your bet for president?

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 25 Jul 2023 1:44 am
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by Lisafuller » Fri, 26 May 2023 12:52 am
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Been seeing so much speculation online recently, just curious what everyone thinks?

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Wow, the very next day? Between the jet lag (which I’d never experienced before) and the newness of everything, it was all I could do drag myself...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 1:44 am
Van + driver wanted for one day. Or where to hire a small van?

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:12 pm
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by musical box » Mon, 17 Jul 2023 5:19 pm

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Katong to Jhoo Chiat. House move, very little stuff. One trip, 2 hours max.

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Lalamove is by FAR the cheapest. Grab has some options too, but I believe they're more expensive.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:12 pm
Agent takes fee from Tenant & Landlord; legal?

Last post by Lisafuller « Sun, 25 Jun 2023 4:26 pm
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by musical box » Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:08 am

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Facts

The existing tenant breaking lease ASAP (lease started 01 Jan.....2 year lease...no diplomatic clause).
New tenant (me) takes out 1 yr lease...

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Sounds like a conflict of interest to me. Agent has already taken from the owner and now taking from tenant..

Absolutely is, and is also...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 4:26 pm
Wednesday - Netflix series - Certification rating

Last post by malcontent « Thu, 08 Jun 2023 7:11 pm
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by Wd40 » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:45 am

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I wanted to check if the Netflix series Wednesday is appropriate for kids. Found some interesting insights, how different countries rate it....

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If in doubt about letting my kids watch, Common Sense Media is my go to. They really break it all down - and you can click further for very precise...

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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 7:11 pm
kids in Singapore

Last post by taxico « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:41 am
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by mickimayer » Wed, 12 Apr 2023 5:56 pm

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Hi All!
I am writing a book about life abroad from the child’s perspective. In the ‘Kids’ Guide to Living Abroad’, children will share their...

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i bid $1

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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:41 am
Buying fish in Singapore

Last post by Lisafuller « Wed, 24 May 2023 10:55 pm
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I recently restarted eating meat after like 15 years, thanks to my health screening results of low vitamin B12 and D, which is common among...

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Meatless biryani as in using impossible meat? Or just vegetables. I've been looking for egg biryani recently, but not many places seem to sell it....
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 24 May 2023 10:55 pm
Problems getting money back from an insurance company

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 15 May 2023 1:18 pm
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by JanŠindlář » Mon, 15 May 2023 12:50 pm

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Hi,
anyone has had troubles processing their claim from a local insurance company? I have been trying to get AIA to process one claim I submitted in...

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Yes I had similar issues with a claim under a group policy when I left my employer. Fortunately I had a broker with the same insurance company...

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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 15 May 2023 1:18 pm
How to actually move out of Singapore

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Mon, 24 Apr 2023 1:41 pm
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by Lisafuller » Fri, 27 Jan 2023 1:56 am
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Well guys, after over 20 years here we're getting ready to leave in the fall of 2023. It's actually a lot sooner than we realize, so before then I...

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Specialist doctors are an interesting breed here in Singapore. Even if they have their offices in private hospitals somehow the MOH manages to get...
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Mon, 24 Apr 2023 1:41 pm
Any advice on gap years?

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 11 Apr 2023 8:37 pm
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My daughter is fielding college offers right now but hasn’t really gotten into any of her top choices. My guess is due to her transcript- despite...

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US University admissions, especially at highly selective schools, are not just about results (yet it seems like this is the phrase you want to tie to...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 8:37 pm
CPF accounts of 300,000 foreigners will automatically close from April 2024

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 04 Apr 2023 7:00 pm
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The days of giving up SG PR/citizenship and letting your CPF idle & collect interest is now officially over .

Good thing they closed this loophole,...

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I would hope people read the actual Constitution instead of Wikipedia to understand exactly what is said. Things posted in Wikipedia change over time...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 7:00 pm
Has anybody been to the Van Gogh exhibition?

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 28 Mar 2023 4:50 pm
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by Lisafuller » Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:09 pm

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Considering going with my family but not sure if the experience is worth our time. Saw very bad reviews about similar experiences overseas, but I'm...

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Thanks, will do.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 4:50 pm
Carousell scammers

Last post by Lisafuller « Sun, 26 Feb 2023 3:12 pm
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by abbby » Fri, 10 Feb 2023 1:45 pm

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Nothing the platform can do to prevent this from happening? Seems to be happening over and over and there are getting more cases like these:

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At least seller advised you to check... seems like he felt guilty.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 3:12 pm
The formal wear while swimming in pool

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:51 pm
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by HLEndman » Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:16 pm
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I'm now living in a condo called NV Residences, I plan to use the swimming pool in the condo, but now i only have a swimming shorts, do i need to buy...

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I believe that. Things used to be so much simpler.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:51 pm
Dog ashes

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:47 am
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by mary.newland » Sun, 19 Feb 2023 6:48 pm

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We are hoping to visit SG later this year, we previously lived there from 2008-2012 and rescued our late dog from the SPCA. We would like to bring...

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If this doesn't help, email SQ through their feedback form. For some reason, they are unreachable through phone. Horrible customer service.

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Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:47 am

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