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Well I aren't giving a crap, it's not like he is gonna do anything besides coming out during national day and wave. Hell i didn't even know there was a president election until I saw that shirwin nut job
vonStirlitz
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Morrowind expansion isnt on PSN. Is this another case of Sony stiffing over releases for local market?
Anyone know if and when it may arrive?
Enough to make me go over to Xbox.
Sigh.
Anyone know if and when it may arrive?
Enough to make me go over to Xbox.
Sigh.
Chaos2Frozen
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I wonder if there is another country forever mistaken for another-another country as much as ours.
....Maybe Greenland and Iceland....
http://www.theindependent.sg/potus-...-pm-lee-for-indonesian-president-joko-widodo/
....Maybe Greenland and Iceland....
http://www.theindependent.sg/potus-...-pm-lee-for-indonesian-president-joko-widodo/
Chaos2Frozen
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Nono it's the capital of Malaysia right?
Templar Wizard
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I find that people believe that singapore is much bigger than it is!
Lol probably Sony being incompetent as usual.
ChasingComets
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Amazon Prime comes to Singapore! Has anyone tried it yet? I heard there was a lot of negativity over the rollout, such as the limited store selection and problems with the app itself.
Crazymoogle
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I saw it on my coworker's phone. Good news is you don't need a prime sub (yet). Bad news is you have to use the Prime Now app from the Singapore App Store. No website support, apparently? Stock is limited to whatever they have on hand, I guess, because they are advertising free 2hour delivery and 1hour @ 9.99.
vonStirlitz
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Amazon Prime is terrible. No books, vinyl, or extended product range. The sort of things I would like are simply not on there. It's set up for basic (limited) consumer products. The food selection is really bad. Redmart has so much more.
clay_ghost
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It's worth it only during visa 20 off credit card promo.
I do hope that this is only a soft launch and they will stock some books, games and kindles.
I do hope that this is only a soft launch and they will stock some books, games and kindles.
ChasingComets
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Oh, that's a shame. The reason why I use Amazon at all is for their specific product groups, not basic consumer products. Doesn't seem like something I would use much then.
Umm. I'm pretty sure they will ramp up the size of their catalogue quickly over time.
Crazymoogle
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Yeah, it's basically the same process Amazon Canada went through. May never be half as good as Amazon US, but there is a lot of room for them to ramp up, at least. For now though hard to really use it except for AmazonBasics stuff. I need an HDMI cable so I guess 2 hours later I should have one.
vonStirlitz
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I'm probably not their ideal consumer, as I only want books, vinyl, hardware synths and games, and the odd random stuff like cassette recorders! Not really the sort of stuff I expect them to have on hand. But they have bought a large warehouse and it is the logistic hub for SEA so I would expect some books at least.
The food range is terrible. I don't see how they are going to compete with Redmart/Alibaba unless they raise their game quickly. If you think about it in strategic terms, they need to concentrate on the region in order to compete with Alibaba otherwise its game over in 10-20 years in the online space. So I hope it's a slow roll out as we need the choice and a healthy field of alternatives.
The food range is terrible. I don't see how they are going to compete with Redmart/Alibaba unless they raise their game quickly. If you think about it in strategic terms, they need to concentrate on the region in order to compete with Alibaba otherwise its game over in 10-20 years in the online space. So I hope it's a slow roll out as we need the choice and a healthy field of alternatives.
You can try giving a call to E1 personal audio at Far East Shopping centre.
Ordered from Amazon. Emailed them asking whether they can waive shipping. And they did!
Yeah, 2 of my friends also ordered from Amazon. Not sure if the shipping fee was waived.
H.Protagonist
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Hey, guys. I'm sure you guys get asked this a lot, but would be delighted for some food recommendations in the Orchard area (north of the river and to the east of the botanic gardens). My husband and I are doing a short stopover for a couple of days there for business on our way to OZ, and while we've already been to Singapore a couple of times, we've never really gotten to check out that area in depth. Since I'm pregnant I can't try anything too fun, but my toddler will eat almost anything, so I'm game if there's something cool around you can think of. Much obliged~
vonStirlitz
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If one thing Singapore does well, it is food. Tonnes of options, so you might need to be more specific!
Food in the Orchard area tends to be more commercial. Probably worth going out a little bit. Nice food places around nearby Telok Ayer and tonnes of hipster cafes around Tiong Bahru. Good hawker food at Maxwell Food Court near the CBD.
Chaos2Frozen
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Orchard stuff are also pricier than the usual food that you can get.
Hmmm let's see... central area... there's Song Fa Bak Kut Teh across the road from Clarke Quay. There's a really nice Butadon place on the second floor (I think?) of Liang Court. Saboten has pretty nice Tonkatsu and they have branches in Millennia Walk and 313 Somerset (and Changi Airport itself too lol). There are a gazillion Ding Tai Fung branches and it's probably worth finding one to try the Xiao Long Bao if you haven't had it before. All the food I can think of is... generally.... so unhealthy though. I feel bad even mentioning it when you're pregnant lol. >_<
As mentioned, hawker centers are a very good recommendation for variety and unique stuff that's bang for the buck, but it can be a bit of a pain with a young kid.
As mentioned, hawker centers are a very good recommendation for variety and unique stuff that's bang for the buck, but it can be a bit of a pain with a young kid.
H.Protagonist
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That it does! I adore stopping over in Singapore, and since we have more time this trip I plan on making a list of eats. For more specifics, I eat everything, so I suppose it's just things I can't have or should avoid at the moment since apparently pregnant women explode if they even look at undercooked food.
Dumplings, spicy food, buns, veg dishes, etc. are things I'd be keen for. I'm not opposed to leaving the commercial area, but the extra 15lbs kicking me in the ribs makes it hard for me to go too far, especially when I'm towing the other baby. So...maybe 3-5km radius around the area? Will definitely check out the spots you mentions (thanks!). When my husband's with us it'll be easier to forage further, so any must-haves elsewhere are also welcome, though!Yeah. When I saw the area the apartment is in that we're staying, I figured it would be. Not a big problem. Would just be happy to try anything yummy, regardless.
Sweet! Thanks! Song Fa Bak Kut Teh looks good, and I loooove butadon. Ding Tai Fung will be a must, of course. And don't feel bad suggesting the good stuff! I think the doc would be happy for me to gain more weight as I was underweight to begin with. It's practically my duty to eat Xiao Long Bao at this point, so suggest away! If there are any good veg dishes in there, I'll order them too and call it 'balanced'.
And def a little more hesitant to bring octopus hands into a hawker area, but with two adults we should be able to corral her if there's anything worth diving in for.
vonStirlitz
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If you are really suffering, with pregnancy tummy, and toddler, you could cheat and order in local food using grab or Uber. Might get more options near Orchard. Not the same experience, but remember it is bloody hot here, and the food can come to you!
If you have the budget you might want to take a cab to Dempsey as there are some good atas/snazzy restaurants up there, with a bit of greenery which is good for the little one. And it's an area you might not otherwise see.
If you have the budget you might want to take a cab to Dempsey as there are some good atas/snazzy restaurants up there, with a bit of greenery which is good for the little one. And it's an area you might not otherwise see.
H.Protagonist
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Will do! Thanks~
The heat doesn't bother me a bit, but like spiritfox said, it might be a bit too far for me in my current preggo state. Will avoid the Newton centre if I do make it out there, though (is it dodgy?).
'Suffering' is a good way to put it. Haha. The mini didn't sleep a wink on the 13hr flight...until an hour before landing. She'd lose her mind every time my husband tried to take her too, so I have no back left. Hopefully by day 3 I'll be recovered enough to venture out much farther, but might have to take up your suggestion on ordering in tonight. Dempsey sounds cool too. Might have to give that a look-see. The little one would love it. Thanks for the suggestions!
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The heat doesn't bother me a bit, but like spiritfox said, it might be a bit too far for me in my current preggo state. Will avoid the Newton centre if I do make it out there, though (is it dodgy?).
It's over-rated and touristy. There have also been cases of tourists being ripped off as well. The food is also more expensive and not necessarily nicer than other hawker centres.
Another place that I would avoid would be Makansutra near the Esplanade. It's the same kind of hawker stalls concept but smaller. Food is also over-rated, expensive and crowded.
Crazymoogle
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Weird. I thought they would have been better set up. Of course I remember everyone dying of thirst at the last PC show so... :-/
Was it at least a good theater for sound?
Sound was great. View is good. The design of the hall is fine. It's just that for the sort of venue it is, the seats they picked made it feel like such a cop out. Lol.
how did I miss this gawd
clay_ghost
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It's was even 25% off with discount codes lol. I am sure sales is below expectation with the deep discounts.
ChasingComets
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Almost no public marketing, I only found out about it from a brochure at a Sistic reception desk. Tends to be the case with these gaming performances that you really have to watch out on FB and twitter when they come around.
It's the same with the other theatre musical venues actually. Esplanade, the Star have seats which can quite cheap as well
Naaaaaaaaaah. The seats at Esplanade are way better. Been there many times. Star Vista sucks though. I dislike the entire venue.
I like Esplanade as a venue. Design is really quite timeless. Acoustics wise - the venue is unrivalled.Going down for the SSO pops concert this Thursday.
I always associate Star Vista with church as I go there for service every week.
ChasingComets
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I realise this might be a bit late but if you still here in SG, definitely try Boon Tong Kee's hainanese chicken rice at River Valley, which is just a short distance from Orchard Road. You can also order it in via deliveroo or food panda if you don't feel like making the trip. If possible avoid Newton as it is pricier compared to relative hawker centers at redhill, tiong bahru or telok ayer. Not that the food is bad or anything if you prefer the convenience, since it is the nearest hawker center to the Orchard Road area.
Dempsey is a great venue with a ton of food options, although on the higher end, and typically on the unhealthier side of stuff. Some highlights are Roadhouse for their burgers, Long Beach or Jumbo for the seafood, and Samy's Curry for their fish head curry and roti prata.
And if you are feeling really, really rich, Imperial Treasure or Crystal Jade at Paragon Mall along Orchard road have some of the best Chinese cuisine and afternoon dim sum in Singapore for a very hefty price tag. Expect to spend upward to 80-100 per pax, depending on the dishes you order.
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