tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252098932012-02-17T00:47:21.134+08:00A journal of our homecoming in Southeast AsiaCilipadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01559578543490628194noreply@blogger.comBlogger1361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25209893.post-39047157033121381232011-05-28T13:21:00.015+08:002011-05-28T13:55:14.782+08:00

Treated my parents to their first Shakespeare in the Park experience where the Singapore Repertory Theatre was putting up a "modernised" Macbeth at Fort Canning. Overall play was well-paced and performed though some of the contemporary touches fell short, e.g. Macbeth using a gun (ok) but a mobile phone camera? Seriously.The play took me back to my English class stint in Canada as a rather

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All things work for our good Though sometimes we don't see how they could Struggles that break our hearts in two Sometimes blind us to the truth Our Father knows what best for us His ways are not our own So when your pathway grows dim And you just don't see Him Remember you're never alone God is too wise to be mistaken God is too good to be unkind So when you don't understand When you don't see

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Haha, so tongue in cheek but true! (Click on original post to view)

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Shehrbano Taseer, a fellow Smith alumna, wrote this New York Times op-ed in memory of her father, Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, who was assassinated on January 4, 2011. Excerpt below.My father believed that the strict blasphemy laws instituted by General Zia have been frequently misused and ought to be changed. His views were widely misrepresented to give the false impression that he had spoken

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Take time out to reunite with loved ones, reflect on this year and recharge for the year ahead. Have a blessed Christmas and happy holidays!I've heard it saidThat people come into our lives for a reasonBringing something we must learnAnd we are ledTo those who help us most to growIf we let themAnd we help them in returnAnd now whatever way our stories endI know you have re-written mineBy being

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The latest cast addition to Glee gives me much glee! Here's hoping Blaine aka Darren Criss sticks around for a good long while (and the writers do his character justice...)Doesn't this just warm your heart? Great vocals, adorable choreography. At least this redeems the awkwardness in the previous ep somewhat! I didn't even LIKE this song till Darren and the Tufts Beelzebubs put their spin on

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"Why is it so hard to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives? ... The rational mind wants to change something at work; the emotional mind loves the comfort of the existing routine. This tension can doom a change effort—but if it is overcome, change can come quickly.... ... The duo's tension is [best] captured by an analogy used by University of Virginia

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You keep us waitingYou, the God of all timeWant us to wait for the right time in which to discoverWho we are, where we must go,Who will be with us and what we must doSo thank you ... for the waiting timeYou keep us lookingYou, the God of all spaceWant us to look in the right and wrong places For signs of hope, for people who are hopelessFor visions of a better world that will appear among the

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Making any new year's resolutions? Steve Jobs shares three life stories at his Stanford commencement address back in (pre-iPhone) 2005. (1) Trust that you can connect the dots in the future; (2) Keep looking for what (and whom) you love - don't settle; and (3) Your time is limited so don't waste it!If you're up for more advice, here's my shortlist of words of wisdom.

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Our next big product launch is coming to Singapore! Here's a video snippet on the Nokia X6 Comes With Music edition - offering you "unlimited free music downloads, yours to keep" !... and our Comes With Music 101 vid!Early reviews are coming out, e.g. this unboxing overview from a UK user. Meanwhile, check here for the latest news from Rihanna :)

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Watch highlights of Rihanna's heartfelt live concert with Nokia at London's O2 Academy, Brixton, featuring songs from her albums, Rated R, Good Girl Gone Bad, A Girl Like Me and recent duets, Live Your Life and Run This Town. Download these tracks plus exclusive Rihanna content at a Nokia Music Store near you.Madhouse montage and Wait Your Turn Russian Roulette is growing on me... Continual

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The outsider view is often the most perceptive - observations made by a German national who has lived in Singapore for 9 years. 44 years of economic and material success have spawned some very strange behaviours among Singaporeans. They spent so much to buy a house or flat, furnished it up like a palace, but spent their time outside, most of the time at work. And the maids are the ones enjoying

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Rihanna's new album after 2 years - Rated R - is out November 23! Lucky fans will get the chance to see her perform live (via online streaming or in person) from a "secret" London site on Monday, November 16, 8PM GST. Brought to you by Nokia. Connecting People :) She's out of Disturbia and there's no stopping her music now.... Have a song from this good gal gone bad:Rihanna - Take A BowUploaded

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Death Star, Gollum or Enterprise pumpkins, anyone? There's even one for Obama!See Fantasy Pumpkins for carving tips and more ideas. Sigh, miss the US, esp. in fall - hubby is off on a solo trip this time....

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OMG. *headdesk*PS If you look closely ~0:05, the publishers even misspelt "Mathetmatics!" (sp) *double headdesk*

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Thanks to a friend's referral, I can finally read CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia online, illustrated and free! As a big Tolkien fan growing up, Narnia never quite grabbed my imagination as Middle Earth did. To be fair, although the first two movies were box office successes, they didn't quite do the original books justice -- much like Harry Potter, His Dark Materials and other popular

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Fell in love with this song once again but can't decide which Journey cover/remix I like better - there's so many out there!Glee's cover - when will this new TV series air in Asia?! Trailer hereFamily Guy + classic Journey remixFilipino Arnel Pinada's first show as Journey's new lead vocalistSam Tsui's cover of Glee's cover (your eyes are *not* deceiving you!)Nick Pitera's cover of Glee's cover

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I'm needing some gal pep talk after this week. Count on Alicia Keys to bring out the real "S" factor in you! Everywhere I'm turningNothing seems completeI stand up and I'm searchingFor the better part of meI hang my head from sorrowSlave to humanityI wear it on my shouldersGotta find the strength in meCause I am a SuperwomanYes I amYes she isStill when I'm a messI still put on a vestWith an S on

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... but for very different reasons!

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One of my favourite modern poems - inspired by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Jouni Koponen. Imaginative allegory about keeping perspective on "the bigger picture;" how our own short-sighted fixations cause us to miss the amazing world beyond ourselves.

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It's been an eventful month to say the least. In the midst of all the global and personal changes, I find myself thinking back on Mahatma Gandhi's mantra for our idealistic grad school days: "Be the change you want to see in the world" and on the witty and suprisingly fun Avenue Q, which closed with "Everything in life is only for now."This week, news of Obama's successful presidential bid in the

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Lo and behold, there IS a VP debate drinking game. Check it out! (Warnings: Not work safe. Heh.)If Biden:• refers to John McCain as "a friend" or someone he respects just before trashing him.• tries in any way to justify the complete failure that is Amtrak.• has to explain what his son did for a living after law school.• says any of the following: "climate change," "biofuels," "green," "ethanol,

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After Malaysia's (continued) disappointing badminton losses tonight, I needed a diversion and came across this surprising reveal about the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Evidently, the cute little girl Lin Miaoke was only miming the singing by the gifted but not-cute-enough little girl Yang Peiyi. The organisers felt that although "the seven-year-old Yang had the better voice," they opted to

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There are as many studies for as there are against the issue of whether mobile phones cause cancer (dare I say, like global warming?)Mobile phones emit radio signals and electromagnetic fields that can penetrate the human brain, and some campaigners fear that this could seriously damage human health.Eeek!- Ronald Herberman, of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, said children should

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NBC Universal's SCIFI channel is officially in Singapore! As of July 1, SCIFI is available on Starhub Channel 98 for a ~$5 monthly subscription. The premiere season features Heroes Unmasked (plus behind the scenes), Stargate: Atlantis and SG-1, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Star Trek: TNG, Quantum Leap, The Outer Limits, Xena, Medium, Sliders, Mutant X, Andromeda and Jericho, among others. Note:

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Good things can come out of strikes!If you're looking for a good laugh, don't miss this quirky 3-part online musical series about "a low-rent super-villain, the hero who keeps beating him up, and the cute girl from the laundromat he’s too shy to talk to." The talented brothers Joss, Zack and Jed Whedon and Jed's fiancee created and independently produced this during the WGA strike last year.Dr.

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I admit I'm impressed by the direction Apple is taking with the iPhone and the mobile (internet) industry overall. One million units sold in the first three days of the July 11 launch also proves that hype works. For you aspiring iPhoners and smartphone enthusiasts (myself included), just make sure you know what you're getting - or not! - when the iPhone 3G comes your way. There's no question it

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What's a little friendly rivalry, eh?At least the iPhone activation and MobileMe problems appear to be addressed...

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As a person of faith who's also an unabashed science fiction and fantasy fan, my interest was piqued by this recent article on God Is My Co-Pilot which looks at how scifi addresses religious issues.Despite a recent trend toward secularism, God is still front and center in the ages old debate between science and religion. There is a popular misconception that a great divide exists between science

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"Everyone has a black sheep in the family. This one is blue."Kabluey is out! A fun, well received indie comedy by Scott Prendergast about a hapless brother helping his sister care for her two boys in Austin, TX (there's an inside joke here for those who know). Check it out if you live in New York City, Austin, San Francisco or Los Angeles ... or wait patiently ;). Happy 4th of July!

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Amidst all the weddings, births and our recent 3rd anniversary, I am once again reminded of this Shakespeare sonnet which conveys so much (and so beautifully!) on the unconditional, long-suffering and forgiving nature of true love.Let me not to the marriage of true mindsAdmit impediments. Love is not loveWhich alters when it alteration finds,Or bends with the remover to remove:O no! it is an

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Tongue in cheek tribute to Bill Gates.Wired:David Letterman's blue screen spoof: Engadget's Day In The Life:

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Here they are, the 2008 SyFy Genre Awards nominees! You'll be able to vote for your favorites once a day between June 25, 2008 and July 25, 2008 at www.SyFyPortal.com. All clips are owned by the companies and people who created them, and we only claim ownership on what we made.

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JK Rowling gave the Harvard Commencement address this year on failure, imagination and life long friendships. Wish we had her at our commencement years ago! My favourite parts below. On this wonderful day when we are gathered together to celebrate your academic success, I have decided to talk to you about the benefits of failure.... Simply because failure meant a stripping away of the inessential

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Goodness! What am I going to do on weeknights now that American Idol is over? The funny thing is, this was the first ever season of AI that I'd watched from start to end, as I thoroughly enjoyed the auditions, most of the final 12 and definitely both Davids.I'm glad David Cook won as I felt he had the more mature presence and better overall package of musicianship, personality and intelligence (

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This excerpt from John Winthrop's 1630 sermon "A Model of Christian Charity" was recently used during the inauguration of Harvard's 28th president, Drew Gilpin Faust. Based off a passage in the bible (Matthew 5:13-16), Winthrop suggests that God holds us accountable for our deeds, esp. when placed in positions of leadership.For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of

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5. Back by popular demand, it's only in Singapore till May 19 (tickets here) before moving to Kuala Lumpur from May 28 till June 15. The show sold out in both cities in its first season.4. Experience a musical almost entirely in Malay, peppered with classic favourites like Getaran Jiwa and Jangan Tinggal Daku. No fear, for those language challenged, there are subtitles!3. Support a local

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Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film.Why? In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that – to help people see themselves in others – through the power of film.Starting at 18:00 GMT on May 10, 2008, locations in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los

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It's great to be proud of the company we keep:Nokia today has donated 350,000 euros (~USD $510K)to the Finnish Red Cross to help victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. There is an urgent need in the South East Asian country for housing, and the donation will allow for the provision of thousands of temporary shelters as well as a significant amount of tools and materials to help in the rebuilding

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Saw "We Will Rock You" aka the Ben Elton and Queen musical today. Totally rocked! The cast vocals weren't perfect but the solid band, witty pop music and local references, and the overall nostalgia more than made up for it. The musical just opened and runs through April at the Esplanade. Highly recommended for Queen and Freddie Mercury fans, lovers of rock'n'roll, and heck - even those merely

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Maybe it's the economy, ongoing discrimination, crime, corruption and inefficiency for the sake of 'equality.' Maybe Obama's charismatic drive for change in the US and the use of Web 2.0 to reach the next generation of voters has hit home in Malaysia as well. Maybe many 'new' voters (incl. graduates and oversees returnees like me) have realized that their votes do count. May the Malaysian

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So, Singapore will host the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games! With the upcoming Beijing Olympics and this inaugural win, I feel like I've regained some Asian "world sports" pride, especially after Malaysia's string of half-hearted and eventually, failed bids - 2006 Asian Games, 2008 Olympics and then not even making the shortlist for this. Whatever happened to Malaysia Boleh? Our "little red dot"

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My personal support for women's college alumni and minorities in politics aside, I'd always perceived Obama as too young and inexperienced no matter how charismatic and likeable he is. Reading Roger Cohen's IHT Op Ed made me reconsider.The fight between Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination is increasingly portrayed as one between romantics and realists.But a realistic view of

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Ever had a moment where a "light bulb" goes on in your head? Or you sense that God's got a message, a divine appointment, just for you? Well, I've recently had some light shed on a few issues I'd been wrestling with. It's come through at the oddest times - through a book I read en route to Barcelona, an email from my alumni graduate fellowship that I'd been planning to respond to, conversations

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It's been a newsworthy past few weeks, with dramas in the stock market, Super Bowl and Super Tuesday face-offs, Motorola spin-off rumours to Microsoft's acquisition spree, among others.For curious techies out there, check out Steve Ballmer's letter to Roy Bostock and Jerry Yang in which Microsoft makes the US ~$45 B unsolicited offer for Yahoo. Microsoft doesn't kid around in its search for the

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Lion dances, fireworks, last minute Chinatown shopping frenzies, spring cleaning and reunion dinners, can only mean one thing ... Happy Chinese New Year! The lunar 2008 ushers in the Year of the Rat - born leaders who have practicality and charisma on their side. So 新年快乐 , 恭喜发财 and 年年有馀 to all, and especially to the best "rat" I know - my sis in New York. Miss you much!Credit to the talented

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Looking for a cool illustration / timeline of the key changes in the mobile and internet sphere over the past decade. Any suggestions? Meanwhile, here are some related "tech" ethnography vids:The Machine is you/us (aka Web 2.0 in 5 minutes)The information (r)evolution:

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Most Facebook users have enjoyed playing (or gotten addicted to!) Scrabulous -- the hit online word game. Launched in 2005 by two 20-something Indian brothers, Scrabulous shot to fame as a Facebook application in 2007. Sadly, all of this may come to an end as Hasbro and Mattel (who own the collective IP rights for Scrabble globally) have issued a cease-and-desist order. Is Scrabulous in hot water

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Check out this video! How's that for user generated content, eh?Curious where the lines come from? The reference list is right here.

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I follow the recent turn of ethnic conflicts across the border in Malaysia with growing anxiety and disappointment at the powers that be. Not too long ago we had news of the minority Indian protests and arrests and now we have a widescale (uncontrolled) crackdown on foreign workers?! Quotes below from this IHT article.Like foreign workers elsewhere, they are resented by many local people and

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Hmmm... My colleagues shared this with me a while ago, but I just remembered to post this example of what NOT to do when you desperately need a facelift on the "cool" or "tech-savvy" front. Sorry guys, you can't fool us. But you do make us laugh. You get an A for effort, C for effectiveness and ... F for being hypocritical!

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Apologies for the hiatus as real life snuck up on me since the last post. To compensate, I give you my pick of life's lessons at work. Enjoy! PS: All tongue in cheek, guys. I'm just having a quirky few weeks. If this resonates, check out Demotivators for more stuff.

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Couldn't resist sharing some jokes from my Daily Humour Facebook widget today. Now, I love our guys, esp. my man (!) but some times, you just need a good laugh at our differences, eh?Why are married women heavier than single women?Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in the bed and go to the fridge.How do you get a man to do sit-ups?

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2974. Total victims of the US Sept 11 terrorist attacks. (IHT)3761. US military deaths in Iraq. (Iraq Coalition Casualty Count)If we never forget yet never forgive, will it ever end? Next year? Most likely never, if history repeats itself.

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While we celebrate Pavarotti's inspirational life this week, I wanted to pay another tribute to a person who may have been less well known internationally, but who personally influenced and shaped my childhood: Madeleine L'Engle, a well known writer of classic children's books, who also passed away on September 6, 2007.My love for works that stretch the imagination started with a giftset of her

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This week was almost too much fun with its many happy coincidences. After a surprisingly good time at WOMAD 2007 with an old friend and her Senegalese bands, I met Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Ali Larter of the hit TV series Heroes in Singapore, and discovered that my favourite Doctor and Star Trek captain will feature together in one of Shakespeare's classic plays!Thanks to my

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"Fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science fiction is the improbable made possible." - Rod Serling, creator, The Twilight ZoneThis article in The Guardian discusses the reversal of fortune for sci-fi since the days of classic Star Trek, Doctor Who and Star Wars, to today's prime-time network hits: Lost, Heroes, Battlestar Galactica. Here's what it says about this (r)evolution:For starters,

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Saw the dentist this weekend as I'd been meaning to check on my wisdom teeth. I'd been operating on the "if it's not bothering you, don't bother it" motto but alas, the good doctor informed me that one of them was impacted and the time has come for it to go. Of course since then, the hubby's been terrifying me with wisdom tooth horror stories: Extractions gone wrong that turned into mini

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Want a Nokia Nseries device? A chance to meet the Heroes?! Take part in this "I am Nokia Nseries" contest by sharing and/or voting for photos. Also, check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes photo blog onsite in Australia on the Nokia Nseries ad campaign that will blitz the region this July.If you're a fan of the TV show Heroes, join the Heroes World Tour contest, sponsored by Star World Asia

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Good things come to those who wait. A friend gave me the latest copy of Harry Potter this weekend (thank you JE!). So I gleefully read the book without the hassle of pre-ordering, queueing and fending off hordes of Potter-crazed teens. Ironically, the only other book in the series that I've never purchased is the 6th (Half-Blood Prince) which I read in bits and pieces at different airport

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Following on the heels of my "Bright-eyed, bushy tailed days" post, I gleefully read this Malaysian student's account of her time at Smith in Malaysiakini. Thanks, Ian and Juliane, for the scoop! In sharing a snapshot of her life at Smith, the author reminded me of those first times when we broke away to embrace new experiences, to find "freedom" and openness. This was a time when "by going

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On July 7, 2007, Live Earth kicked off its global warming SOS campaign through an eco-friendly 24-hour concert series in 7 continents - which included two Asian cities, Tokyo and Shanghai. The concerts were shared around the world via films, television, radio, Internet, books, wireless and others - to move people to Answer the Call and take action to combat the climate crisis. Concert schedules

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We had plans to go for a comic martial arts concert, but couldn't get good seats. Meanwhile, I stumbled upon this The Which Dr. Seuss Book Are You Test:Your Score: Horton Hears a Who23% Grinchification 53% Hoponpoppiness/Cathatitude 76% Loraxity Horton Hears a Who! is a story about an elephant with a good heart and an activist ethic. Like Horton, you're a very nice person, and you're very

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To me, good entertainment stretches the imagination and even tactfully raises socially relevant issues. As for actors, the ones that stand out not only excel as entertainers, but are self-aware and committed to both their families and craft.No surprise then that I'm a huge supporter of movies such as Hotel Rwanda and The Constant Gardener ... apart from our sci-fi and action collections, of

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Since I've spent most of last week preparing multiple big presentations at work, I'm taking inordinate pleasure in this "How not to use Powerpoint" video, which includes gems like:1) Keep it simple, stupid!2) Spell check3) "Effectively" use bullets, colours, animation and data4) The font you use tells who you are as a person. Me? I like Book Antiqua, if it's not the company default...5) The more

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A few months back, the Singapore government released a civil service pay revision that pegged ministerial salaries to the top earners in 6 private sector professions, resulting in salary rises of between 14-33%. My father-in-law recently forwarded a link to NMP Thio Li-Ann's (an NUS Law Prof) cogent argument "whether the wrong message is being sent to ... the post 1965 generation in

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Hubby and I celebrated our 2nd year anniversary a few days back. Being married virgins (hmmm, that didn't come across quite right), I always wonder what couples talk about over the big anniversary dinner. Maybe something like this... or NOT!M = man, W = woman:M: Interesting restaurant you've chosen.W: Nice with a change, don't you think?M: Of course. (After awkward smile) How long has it been?W:

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We've read Gloria Steinem's Smith address. A few weeks later, Bill Clinton spoke at Harvard on: "Human beings with their three billion genomes are 99.9 percent identical genetically.... We can violate elemental standards of learning and knowledge and reason and even the humanity of our fellow human beings because our differences matter more. That’s what makes you worship power over purpose... [

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You blog stalker you....

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I met two very young job candidates today, whose enthusiasm reminded me of when I first graduated. Ironically, I'd also just read Gloria Steinem's ('57) commencement address at my undergrad school a few days ago. How I miss our community of kindred spirits who cherished freedom, knowledge, wisdom and compassion, and who felt that our generation of women could literally change the world!As you

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Maybe being a tai tai ain't so bad after all. At least one of us will have a life. Then I can redecorate the house, go prospecting with those eager beaver brokers during this hot!hot!hot! property market, shop around Orchard/Marina/Vivocity, take that jazz or kickboxing class I've been eyeing recently, plan long weekends in nearby exotic islands .... maybe even cook again, so that when hubby

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Dear diary:Today was a bad tech day.4:00 PM My laptop gives a beep, reminding me that the batteries are running out. While plugging it into the power socket, I knock over my glass of water.4:02 PM Water soaked up. I sit back down to resume work while the table dries.4:10 PM Laptop blanks out. I try everything I learnt in laptop care 101, from hitting CTRL+ALT+DEL to holding down the power button

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Who says Singaporeans don't know how to have fun? Viagra-maker Pfizer has unveiled a new erection hardness tool which will enable men to take more control of their erectile dysfunction (ED) management and measure the success of their treatment. This new tool is based on a 4-point scale which identifies grade four erections as the optimal treatment goal for men with erectile dysfunction.Evidently,

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One thing I miss about New York is the diversity of food options, and the ease in looking up reviews and making reservations online, be it at the ultra pricy Daniel where hubby and I reflect fondly on both the food and the cost, to PINCH, our favourite neighbourhood joint that literally customises and sells pizza by the inch.I'd only seen a smattering of online and printed food reviews in

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To everyone who's asked me about the iPhone - check this out!

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Dedicated to all you planners out there:What's work and no play? The N95 launch is kicking off with Wireless Adventure campaigns around Asia Pacific. Find the race near you at the Nokia N95 Wireless Adventure website. For those in Singapore, the winning team gets a cash prize of S$5,000 and their very own N95. Geek out and explore the Soul Of The City!

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It's been a quiet blogging month as I've been travelling around Asia for business. Have one final visit to go before I'm hopefully more Singapore bound in April. All in all, I had more productive planning sessions than I expected, am chronically sleep deprived, gained loads of frequent flyer miles, decided that flying from India to Australia to the Philippines within a week was not the greatest

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If imitation is the highest form of flattery, Nokia will be in heaven with this one.

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To be in charge but not able to take charge, that is the question....

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Singapore's Chingay celebrations end today, the 7th day of Chinese New Year (CNY). Growing up in Penang, Malaysia, I'd always associated Chingay as a fun Hokkien event with floats and giant flags, and was pleasantly surprised to see what a huge event it is in Singapore! In typical Singapore fashion, the government imported this idea from Penang (where it appears to be no longer practiced), made a

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Happy Chinese New Year - 新年快乐 again!The firecrackers over at the Esplanade have finally died down. Wow, Singaporeans really love their fireworks! What with National Day Parade, New Year, the Spring Festival (春节) and all the diligent rehearsals before hand, I didn't realize what a prime "entertainment" spot our apartment was.But I digress. To usher in the new year, hubby and I had not one, but TWO

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Thought I'd share some clips of two of my favourite bands from the 49th Grammy Awards: The Police (with Sting) and The Dixie Chicks.The Police reunite after 30 years with Roxanne:Fan tribute to all the Dixie Chicks' Grammy and live performances:More of the Chicks at the Grammys:Yes, their 5 Grammy sweep might be politically motivated (what in Hollywood isn't?), but I love their music and support

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This is our life:And this is our world:

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I'm happy to share that we (my firm) clinched a coveted TV commercial spot with Star World Asia, bookending none other than my all time fave show, Heroes!Well, the investment paid off in leaps and bounds (not that this Heroes fan was surprised). Heroes premiered across all of Star World Asia channels this past Wednesday (Hong Kong, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka,

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14valentines is a LiveJournal community conceived to celebrate and empower women in each of the 14 days leading up to V-Day. Each day is assigned a theme along with a supporting partner (foundation or group). Folks then make a thoughtful post and/or share their own works (fiction/art/music/etc.) on their journals, cross-posted to the community - related to the topic and partner(s) of the day(s),

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Two weeks in the new job and I'd to give a regional presentation on Friday. Thankfully it went well, and I was glad that the senior folk lent support through their presence and voices (e.g. answering some of those tough questions!)We ended this week-long change management and semi-annual planning kick-off with insights from the best management guru in the universe: Master Yoda. "Always with you

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Imagine: Dim lights, a warm ambience, savoury spicy smells, the pleasant buzz of conversation from nearby tables....Welcome to Annalakshmi. Diners "eat as you like and pay as you feel." There is no set price. Any payments are voluntary with all proceeds going towards the humanitarian and artistic activities of the Temple of Fine Arts. These vegetarian restaurants are located in Malaysia (the

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All this week, we've been talking about business and people strategy at work. When someone raised the notion of "glocalization" i.e. adding a local flavour to global campaigns, our marketing guys showed this hillarious spoof of those Gary Oldman TV commercials for the Nokia N93 multimedia computer (aka smartphone). Check it out!PS - Errm, no this isn't a "product push" post! Just expressing my

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So I started my new job this past week (very cool and challenging, btw!). The firm's a pretty diverse tech MNC (read: we're all global geeks). As I went around meeting people, most of my new Asian colleagues thought I was Australian while the Europeans assumed I was American. :Head palm: Only a few locals and American expats got it right, i.e. I'm a Southeast Asian who's been overseas, mainly the

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After years of battling cancer, my mom-in-law passed away peacefully today. She lived a full, rich life - and though she left us too early, we thank God that she is no longer in pain. Thank you all for your prayers and support these past few months. It's meant a lot to us!Remember me when I am gone away,Gone far away into the silent land;When you can no more hold me by the hand,Nor I half turn to

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Welcome back to the grind! For those of you who - like me - are taking the plunge to switch jobs and careers (or perhaps rejoin real life after the grad school "holiday"), Forbes just released a great tutorial on what to do in your new digs:1) Make Nice. Make friends with the office's administrative assistant.2) Get Credentialed. If you haven't been given an I.D. badge, find out where to get one

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Thanks to Josie for sharing this with me. Happy New Year all!Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,The flying cloud, the frosty light;The year is dying in the night;Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.Ring out the old, ring in the new,Ring, happy bells, across the snow:The year is going, let him go;Ring out the false, ring in the true.Ring out the grief that saps the mind,For those that

Cilipadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01559578543490628194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25209893.post-7327839437468404662006-12-31T19:10:00.000+08:002007-01-07T22:50:16.949+08:00

While peace and joy may be scarce in our world today, esp. in light of the Bangkok bombings over New Year's Eve, we at least found some in our recent vacation in Phuket. We loved the gentleness of the Thais, the richness of their culture, their musical language and uniquely spicy food (tho' a tad heavy on the sugar and coconut milk!) Most importantly, we cherished just being together -- be it

Cilipadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01559578543490628194noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25209893.post-91769094820252442352006-12-31T11:59:00.000+08:002007-01-03T12:24:37.072+08:00

Here's a little about my year as I reflect on what to share in my annual update to friends and family. If you like, share a little something about how yours went too. Happy New Year!1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?Said my farewells and relocated across hemispheres within a month2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?Gave up on

Cilipadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01559578543490628194noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25209893.post-48919247773440251372006-12-25T19:14:00.000+08:002007-01-02T17:20:11.601+08:00

Have a blessed Christmas everyone! May you celebrate the gift of life - one that is filled with music, laughter, fond memories, good food and drink, and loved ones.This is the first time hubby and I are celebrating Christmas together in Asia. It's a bitter sweet time given his mom's deteriorating condition and me without my own family, who are all in Texas this time (where it's evidently raining

Cilipadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01559578543490628194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25209893.post-1163418065468254142006-12-23T03:56:00.000+08:002007-01-08T01:12:23.083+08:00

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, this is a season for giving and sharing - and as we reflect on the year or look forward to well-deserved bonuses, promotions and vacations, my thoughts also turn to the people whose passion for their work have inspired me.Some of the most inspiring people are found in the most unlikely places at the most unexpected times. My very first tribute goes to

Cilipadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01559578543490628194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25209893.post-86382810607286187692006-12-18T10:35:00.000+08:002007-01-01T03:17:27.934+08:00

Looking back at 2006, there's much for Asians to be proud of. As long as we don't let success get to our heads, 2007 looks promising!Not only did we survive countless natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, hurricanes) this year, several individuals also gained prominence in the global arena. Mohammad Yunus became the first businessman to win the coveted Nobel Prize for Peace for his

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