Month: October 2006

  • Why not the men?

    For large people, indicate L, XL or XXL. For women, indicate Miss, Mrs, Mdm or Ms. I’ve only just noticed that if you were so inclined to write letters to the Straits Times Forum page, they request that you indicate your preferred way of being addressed, but only if you’re a woman, and only from…

  • No, they’re not instant miniature buffalo

    Instant buffalo – just add water These strange-looking things are called caltrops, and can be found in most supermarkets here, and in the case of the Cold Storage at Chancery Court, in a bin next to the pumpkin bin. They are called caltrops because they look like a medieval weapon called a caltrop, which… …was…

  • Unhealthy readings

    Not a picture of the Haze, but anti-mosquito fogging that made me panic and think it was the Haze How bad can the Haze get? Not half as bad as in Kuala Lumpur apparently, but then, things are always worse in Malaysia. The good thing about the Haze, the worst since 1997-98, is that you…

  • Marrying a mail order bride? Good luck!

    Or: Friendship-Marriage Consultation. Hi, having trouble making friends? Acquaintance reluctant to take the extra step to romance? We can help you. iTunes is playing an illegal copy of Even When I’m Sleeping by Leonardos Bride of which I have the original CD. Technorati Tags: Singapore

  • …and watch as your s*** turns white! Cool!

    In any case, I couldn’t find said Agent anywhere in that restroom. iTunes is playing an illegal copy of My Baby Loves Lovin’ from the album “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” by White Plains of which I have the original CD. Technorati Tags: Singapore