All good things come to an end, and so did these old-school lepak places. So you’ve relived your (embarrassing) childhood, and checked out these presidential rides from National Days past. You’re probably wondering what other fond memories we could possibly unearth in the spirit of celebrating our nation’s birthday. For the third article in our ‘Going Stun’ series, this trip down memory lane will revisit some of our favourite lepak places ...
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Ever wondered what wheels the President of Singapore uses to get around in? We did, and here’s what we found out. This is part of a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Here in Singapore, the month of August means it’s that time of year when a red and white outfit is de rigueur for many, flags start appearing outside windows everywhere, and patriotic ...
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If you love all things retro, ‘13 ‘throw face’ things 90s kids in Singapore did as teens’ is the first in a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Ah, the teenage years – a confusing time when it was all about self-discovery, rebellion, and making sweet memories. Being a teen in the early 2000s was an awesome experience, what with technology becoming more accessible, ...
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If you're not fond of eating your greens, that's OK! These nature hangouts are another kind of green that're also great for your health. Have you been feeling restless or unmotivated lately? Taking a breather occasionally is important for both our physical and mental health. One study has shown that spending time in nature can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. For a small country, Singapore has no shortage of hiking ...
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Looking for tasty food and good eats, and don't mind travelling a bit? Here's five far-flung makan places you don't want to miss! Singapore’s not anywhere near what you’d call big, considering it only takes 45-minutes or less to drive from one end of the island to the other. However, our small land area means that food and eating establishments are typically crammed into densely populated areas ...
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There are some people who only shop out of necessity. And then there are others who derive immense joy from buying the most random things. Whether you’re a bargain hunter, impulse buyer or practical shopper, there’s no denying that shopping in this day and age has been made sooo much more convenient thanks to the internet. That is why it’s all the more important to adopt good shopping habits to ...
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While car keys are a matter of course when it comes to cars, there is a lot more to them than just starting your engines. Ah, car keys. Don’t you just love the feel of them in your palm right after you’ve bought a new car? Have you ever relished sliding it into the keyhole and giving it a good, firm turn to start your car for the first time? OK, ...
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Congratulations! You’ve made it through the Circuit Breaker. However, this also means the crowds are coming back and so will the risk of infection. A quality sanitiser can help. Read on to learn more. You know that one friend who’s suddenly become a health expert/logistics specialist because of the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s always, “Wow, you paid $8 for that face mask? Do you know I got it for $7.99 on Shopee?” ...
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Some of us love it, some of us hate it. In this article, we asked several women to reflect on their work-from-home experiences. Many of us are probably feeling positive about the good news that Phase Two will soon commence. We begin to prepare to return to work while we relish the good mood. Some of our favourite facilities are also gearing up to reopen, while others are not as ...
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Father’s Day 2020 is just around the corner (June 21), and there’s just about enough time to squeeze in a bit of last-minute online shopping to find the perfect gift. After all, with the way the year’s shaped up so far, everyone could probably do with a bit more cheer in their lives, and none more so than all the hard-working dads in our lives. We don’t profess to have ...
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If you're new to this parenting gig, you might appreciate these useful baby care tips and parenting hacks to get you through the day and very long nights. You know how sometimes you think you have everything planned out, then suddenly all your plans go out the window? Yup, that’s pretty much a day in the life of every new parent. One minute you’re peacefully sipping tea and binge-watching Netflix. ...
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This article was first published on 30 May 2020 on www.straitstimes.com AutoApp is an app-based concierge service for car owners to have their vehicles picked up and dropped off for servicing. PHOTOS: AUTOAPP A Singapore start-up has devised an app-based concierge service which gets your car serviced without you having to leave your seat. AutoApp will go “live” in three weeks, with vehicle pickup and drop-off services starting from $68. Customers merely select ...
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Following up on our series of drives across the USA, this time the MINI Countryman is driven in Florida FLORIDA, USA – Like the metaphorical frog in a well, you can never really get a true sense of how tiny Singapore is unless you take a road trip in a foreign country. Specifically, a foreign country as large as the United States of America. The scale of which you never truly appreciate ...
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Finding it a hassle trying to reduce, reuse and recycle? Here are some other easier ways to reduce your carbon footprint and care for the planet. If you typically work in an office, or have a desk-bound job, you might have become acutely aware of something in the last couple of work-from-home months: how hot the day can get when you’re not in a constantly air-conditioned environment. Showering more frequently, turning ...
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Missed out on the real thing? Worry not as you’ll be able to get your hands on a 1:8 scale LEGO model that promises to be just as impressive https://youtu.be/-6OPIhp-Zog SINGAPORE – Even before the covers were lifted off the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 when it premiered at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, all 63 units of the Italian manufacturer’s first-ever hybrid super sports car were sold at reported US$3.6 million a ...
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