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YOG is well underway in Singapore and instead of being caught up in the spirit of sportsmanship, there has been mainly negative publicity about the event management and the emphasis on the waste of money to put the event together. This has been well captured by the comments to Brian Koh’sContinue Reading

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Tomorrow marks the start of the inaugural Youth Olympics Games in tiny host nation Singapore. As a Singaporean, I feel both proud and anxious as the games progress over the next 12 days to end on 26th August. I am anxious because I have no idea if we are capableContinue Reading

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What makes a good foreign domestic helper? She must be willing to accept the fact that she is here to serve the family who employed her and not the other way around. Having recently changed my very first maid, I have come to a sudden realisation that to be aContinue Reading

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Believe it or not, there is now a new medical problem plaguing our society. The Computer Stress Syndrome is characterised by anxiety, anguish and frustration over complex computers and devices, technical failures, viral infections and long waits to resolve support issues. Sounds familiar? When my laptop crashed a few weeksContinue Reading

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I read with much amusement news regarding the closing of airspace around much of Europe due to the spewing of volcanic ash in Iceland. The closure which lasted about 7 days in prominent cities like London and Paris had caused much havoc – Millions of people displaced Hotel bookings and travel plans cancelledContinue Reading

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It is with much angst that I write this entry today. My hubby is away on his first of many future overseas projects in his new company. We are both excited for this opportunity to work in a different country and receive a better remuneration yet also troubled by the sacrifice ofContinue Reading