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ha ha, now the giant telco got top two women in power liao. sympertises the outgoing guys.
going to announce qtr earning mid Aug. the stepping down may seem like signifying something not that good will surface leh, analyst guessed.
henceforth be alert and post whatever first-hand news to the forum. Cheers.
The Emi cakes shop opposite Upper Serrangoon Shopping Center is very good. I like the Durian crepe.
Fairygal ( Date: 01-Aug-2008 11:28) Posted:
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Congrats again.
Think i know some of ur friends in the pictures u posted.
jackjames ( Date: 02-Aug-2008 09:01) Posted:
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a new chapter begins.... http://jackjames.multiply.com/photos/album/204/July_26th_2008_Singapore_Wedding_at_Holiday_Inn_Parkview
hot from the ovens, heeee.... suddenly i am so free now... ~~
gods and any human ought to be benevolence, in order to extend their heartfelt loves to others.
however, its really difficult to gauge what is the actual bountries of love, rendered by ALL.
just take the AMQ incidence, a kid committed suicide by jumping fr the flat. life just so fragile and tarnished just like that, what a pity in life??
its nothing to do with the Chinese Lunar Ghost Festival, today is the first day.
'It is not just the love of God, but love of neighbor also,' said Prof Volf, the event organiser.
But God's (ie. everyone's God) loving kindness extends to all humans, regardless of who we are... 
BaseerAhmed... :)
All are free to believe as they see fit !
And who is not free of belief? ...
One apple strudel shop at the Rail Mall, also selling durian strudel. One of the better one I have tried.
Christian, Muslim leaders offer no new remedies against extremists
NEW HAVEN (Connecticut) - A CONFERENCE of Muslim and Christian leaders aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue ended here sidestepping the thorny issue of religious fundamentalism.
The four day event hosted by the Yale University Divinity School is the first of a series of Christian-Muslim talks to be held around the world. Future events will be hosted in Britain, at the Vatican, and in Jordan.
Some 150 religious leaders and academics gathered for the event - mainly protestant theologians and evangelical leaders on the Christian side, and Shiites, Sunnis and Sufis on the Muslim side. Six Jewish guests were present as observers.
'The practical issues included world poverty, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in Palestine and Israel, the danger of further wars, and the freedom of religion,' said Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad bin Talal of Jordan, describing the closed-door meetings.
The final declaration, approved by consensus, states that Muslims and Christians 'affirm the unity and absoluteness of God.
'We recognize that God's merciful love is infinite, eternal and embraces all things. This love is central to both our religions and is at the heart of the Judeo-Christian-Islamic monotheistic heritage.' Yale theology professor Miroslav Volf said that the 'absoluteness of God' should not be understood as that of an all-powerful divinity, but rather as that of a being that irradiates love.
'It is not just the love of God, but love of neighbor also,' said Prof Volf, the event organiser.
That view of God excludes any extremism, Prof Volf said. 'You might die but you will die sacrificing your life on behalf of others rather than killing yourself so that others may die as well,' he said.
In September Prof Volf is scheduled to co-teach a course at Yale with British former prime minister Tony Blair titled 'Faith and Globalisation.' The final text of the meeting avoids mentioning Christian or Muslim fundamentalist ideologies, though the final declaration does 'denounce and deplore threats made against those who engage in interfaith dialogue.'
A similar dialogue between Anglicans and Muslims is scheduled for October at Cambridge University in Britain, and between Catholics and Muslims at the Vatican in November.
In March there will be another conference at Georgetown University in the US capital to look at social and political issues, and a final gathering will be held in October 2009 at the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Jordan.
The idea behind the inter-faith conferences followed the October 2007 publication of an open letter to Christians signed by 138 Muslim leaders in 40 countries. -- AFP
http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/World/STIStory_263381.html
one popular cake shop, forgotten the name liao, near blk 272(beside Bkt Batok N'hood Police Centre) selling delicious durian puff, always sold out one.
you can see the stretch of shop houses along Bkt Batok East Ave 4, after passing Bkt Gombak CC.
CWQuah ( Date: 01-Aug-2008 00:49) Posted:
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can't help smiling thinking of tanglinboy's street smart tactics on buying durians !
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Uncle AK , thanks for the street-wise tips on durians .
Always wondered what were the 'indicators' they were using when selecting the durians whenever I passed through Sims Ave ...now I know , thanks to AK and the rest ...
er .. lately I noticed a ' Durain Cafe' at the junction of Joo Chiat Place and Still Road ... quite crowded .. heard they are trying to move in the direction of 'Starbucks' for durians ...when IR, casino etc opens ..
...hmmm ... durian puffs ? ... there are a few outlets along Joo Chiat Road , I think ....
anyway , I could devour basketful of juicy rambutans ...hahaha !
: )
Talking abt durians, any recommendations on where to buy really nice durian puffs?
Durian lovers may want to try the durian pengat in Merchant Court Hotel. Forgot what's the name of the restaurant; it's on the 1st floor, serves contemporary international buffet.
ha ha happens to come Teck Whye find AK loh. ah soh here n uncle used to ask me to select liulians for them. the basic of good liulian non other than the below, in chronological orders:
the stem head is wet and not dark in colour, as dark colour liulian could be kept for days or even week.
see no injuries or worms spots on the body. however, if the lulian seems like bitten by squerrel, its a good liulian.
light in weight.
shake the liulian, there seems got liulian fruits knocking the during wall inside the liulian. means sure ripe one n thick fresh n small seeds.
the above are meant of those cheap stuff ranging fr 50cts to a $ one. if for $10 for 3 etc or bao cheak one, ask the seller open it up and taste the lulian on the sport for good quality taste loh. no good, can change one. lagi best, if you are the regular customer, u hv much better deal loh. the seller will offer u free liulian if u bypasses him n no intention to buy some. I used to bring the small kid to get one free liulian at times. branded liulian is always $5 per kg for me.
bring along my dad. he's very good at picking out good fruits. durian, rambutan, watermelon, mangosteen, whatever. 
but really, go to a trusted seller. our family (clan) has been going to one for like, 3 generations.
stupidfool ( Date: 31-Jul-2008 20:54) Posted:
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Elf,
2 more days to Saturday, relax lah! 
elfinchilde ( Date: 30-Jul-2008 18:08) Posted:
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Sometimes i buy one for $4 type.Tikam type.
guarantee ripe bt no guarantee good to eat.
I used to shake the durians as ppl tell me it is a sign that it is ripe.And just use my nose for nice smell.
Bt sometimes these durians seller refuse to let me shake the durians.
So easy way for me is to choose those already open and packed in boxes for sale.Not very good though bt at least i can see.
Brilliant.
Also, do note the way the durian seller marks opened durians. Some chop off the stem, some cut off a bit of thorns on the surface.
Looking for such signs are ways to make sure the durians you get are freshly opened.
tanglinboy ( Date: 31-Jul-2008 21:16) Posted:
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Don't need to select.
I ask the seller to open up the durian and then I try one seed. If I like the taste, I buy it. Otherwise will reject it and I ask to open another one.
I am quite thick skinned. So I don't really care how many I reject. After 1-2 rejects, the seller will automatically pick good ones for me to prevent me from rejecting more.
stupidfool ( Date: 31-Jul-2008 20:54) Posted:
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