Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sultana Book Store – Peace Centre

Posted on 31/01/2012 by Gintai_昇泰

Sultana Book Store Peace Centre #02-14 Tel: 6337 2387 HP: 9850 4019 email: sultanabooks@pacific.net.sg It is owned and run by Mr Kwok. He is there virtually everyday from 11am to 8pm. But do give him a call if you are … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Red Packets or 红包(ang pow)

Posted on 30/01/2012 by Gintai_昇泰

Every CNY for as long as I could remember, maybe since I started working in SMRT 16 yrs ago, I have set aside $200 for a special category of “angpows” or red packets. Red packets are specially designed small envelopes … Continue reading →

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Subbiah’s Banana Curry Stall

Posted on 29/01/2012 by Gintai_昇泰

Today (28/1/12), I dropped by Subbiah’s Banana Curry Leaf for lunch. If you notice that picture taken above, there is no banana leaf. It’s out of stock due to the the Chinese New Year. Today is also the 6th day … Continue reading →

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It’s never too late …

Posted on 28/01/2012 by Gintai_昇泰

One of the PITFALLS people over forty fall into is thinking that it’s too late. It’s an old cliché but the simple fact is that it’s rarely too late for anything. Some years ago a man over sixty was offered … Continue reading →

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To Tweet or Not To Tweet – That’s The Question!

Posted on 27/01/2012 by Gintai_昇泰

Recently, there was a little discussion on a German Forum about Twitter and the new social media. I was quite taken aback that there are some older folks especially those from the 1st world countries who are strongly against twitter … Continue reading →

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