22″ or 24″

14 May 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

Should I get a 22″ or 24″ Dell LCD.

Dell LCD

Decisions, decisions..

This is for work actually.

If I am getting the LCD, I will have to get one of these LCD mounts.


How?

Queenstown

13 May 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

Hmm, just caught the Channel 8’s special about the old Queenstown center. To me, thats the place I grew up in. Although I stayed in Commonwealth when I was young, my primary and secondary school was there. I walked home usually after school and usually past thru there.

The strange thing was that I also read a book about Queenstown at Borders over the weekend.

Queenstown indeed brought up a lot of memories for me.

1. Library - I got my computerized library card here. My very first appearance in the newspaper when the Straits Time interviewed my friends and me about the new computer catalogue.

2. Polyclinic - Its open air so you have to go registration, then walk to the consultation area, then walk to the pharmacy to get your medication.

3. Cinemas - My friend worked in the cinema there. He sneaked me in to the cinema most afternoon for those matinées. I remember for a period, I watched ALL the chinese movies that they had been showing, for free.

4. NTUC - Even before Carrefour, so many things to see.

5. Tah Chung Emporium - One of those department stores that any person living in Queenstown would remember.

6. The hawker center - I love the roast chicken rice there. The only one where they will add a slice of tomato for you. Anyone knows where they moved to? I remembered going to the hawker center at night after swimming with my siblings for desserts.

7. Those little shops that sells specialized stuff. I remember a sports equipment shop at the corner of those two stories buildings.

8. The playground outside NTUC - Before they took away the sand and put plastic over it, I remember playing around in it and finding some bones. Hmm, someone buried their pet there.

9. Community Center - My friends and me would play badminton there weekly, even though we had left our primary school and went our separate ways to different secondary schools. We made it a point to come back and play.

10. The Remand Prison - No one talks about it, but its there. I actually went in before because one of my friends’ dad worked inside as a guard. It was an experience.

oh so many memories…

She got locked jaws?

13 May 2008 - Under Asides By Mandrake

http://badcontrol.com/?p=949

Poor pussy

8 May 2008 - Under Asides By Mandrake

Pussy swallowed

Which is worse?

6 May 2008 - Under ads By Mandrake

Q: Ignorance or Apathy?
A: I don’t know and I don’t care

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Deep fried kang kong

5 May 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

Anyone knows whether I can find deep fried kang kong in Singapore?

I came across this dish in Chiang Mai two years ago. It was served deep fried and is very nice. Well, anything fried usually taste nice anyway. Yes, it might be a bit unhealthy but I always think that moderation is the key to everything. I don’t have to eat it daily, just once in a long time and two years is long enough.

Anyway, if you know where I can get this dish in Singapore, let me know.

Giant Stringray found

3 May 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

and the first thing that came to my mind was …

wah, giant sambal bbq stingray… sad right?

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/04/photogalleries/stingray-pictures/index.html

Dog Diary vs Cat Diary

26 Apr 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

Oh how true this is…

The Dog’s Diary

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

—————
The Cat’s Diary

Day 983 of my captivity

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now …

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Thank you.

25 Apr 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

Well, first of all, thank you everyone for the donations. Luckily I am not short of US 0.01 coz Cowboy Caleb says he is one cent short of a great friend.

Thank you all again for the donations although there are 3 people who donated.

Serendipity
Cowboy Caleb
Potato Beauty

I shall write a review when I get the card, now I just need to find a coupon I can use on the online stores that sell it.

Share my joy

23 Apr 2008 - Under General By Mandrake

Remember this post where I won a Nikon D60? I also mentioned how you can share my joy.

Well, you can share it by contributing to my birthday fund so that I can get a Eye-Fi for the Nikon D60. The Eye-fi is this SD Memory card with Wifi capability. What it does is to transmit all the pics taken to the computer thru wifi so that no cables are needed. Also, if you set the Eye-Fi manager properly, you can actually immediately load it up on Flickr or other social websites. How cool is that.

Now, there is no obligation that you must donate, but if you are thinking of getting me a present, I rather you donate it to my fund. You will be fondly remembered every time a picture is sent.

Currently there are one donation in it. Its still short of US69. Thank you.

Donate now here by clicking on the donate button on the right hand side.



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