Colours, Sights & Patterns At Kampong Glam

In the 19th century, Kampong Glam was essentially an ethnic district with a strong Malay-Arab influence. It was a place where locals patronized for their Arab-Muslim traditional foodstuff and merchandise...

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The Future of Voice Command with LG

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Singapore October 2013 [Media Release] Voice command technology has taken major leaps in the last few years. For instance, it would have been unthinkable that you could give verbal commands to your TV or smartphone 10 years ago. However that possibility is here now, and it is set to reinvent the way we interact with technology. Consumers’ desire for new ways to interact with devices is bringing attention to companies that specialise in digital...

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LG's QuickRemote Software Development Kit

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Singapore October 2013 [Media Release] LG Electronics (LG) announced the global availability of the Software Development Kit (SDK) for developers to create new functions on LG’s upgraded QuickRemote platform, a UX feature which allows the use of certain LG smartphones as a universal remote control. The new and enhanced QuickRemote version 3.0 made its debut on LG’s flagship G2 smartphone.  Developers can now create customized QuickRemote...

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Poh Cheu Hand Made Soon Kway - Kueh Tucked Away

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Poh Cheu (宝洲) Hand Made Soon Kway Bukit Merah Lane 1, Alexandra Village South, Singapore October 2013   Located in a corner of the Alexandra Village in heartland Bukit Merah, Poh Cheu is tucked away in a kopitiam which seems quietly nondescript - except for the snaking queue leading all the way outside its premises.   The long queue late at lunchtime, 20-30 people strong... The stall is manned by about 5 staff, all wearing its...

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Rehabilitation vs Mum & Tots

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Singapore September 2013 It's quite surprising how products are classified. Here in a pharmacy in Singapore, adult diapers are located under "Rehabilitation" while baby diapers are placed under "Mum & Tots". Hmmm... More photos are available on Merlion Wayfarer's Picasa at : Seen & Heard     ...

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More Train Disruptions?

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Central, Singapore October 2013   Several of these notices were pasted on the wall of major MRT stations. Are SBS Transit and SMRT expecting some major disruptions in the upcoming months?      More photos are available on Merlion Wayfarer's Picasa at : Transportation      ...

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Crime Prevention Advisory - Phone IMEI Number

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Sengkang North East, Singapore September 2013 Spotted this on the wall of the lift lobby of a HDB block in Sengkang - Knowing the phone's IMEI number can increase the chance of recovery in case of theft. Good initiative by the Police in this area...   More photos are available on Merlion Wayfarer's Picasa at : Seen & Heard     ...

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Sunset At The Kolam Ayer Waterfront

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Kolam Ayer Waterfront, Kallang East, Singapore 12 May 2013 The Kallang River (加冷河) flows for 10 kilometres from the Lower Peirce Reservoir to the coast at Nicoll Highway, making it the longest river in Singapore. The river mouth was traditionally at Kallang Basin, although extensive land reclamation around the area meant the river only flows into the open sea via the Marina Channel between Marina Centre and Marina East. A pleasant stroll along...

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Balmy Breeze By The Waterway

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Punggol Waterway North-East, Singapore March 2013    More photos are available on Merlion Wayfarer's Picasa at :Places - Reservoirs   ...

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