Charity photo sale by MyPaper photojournalist

18 05 2008

My college, Bob (jiuhukia), a photojournalist at MyPaper is selling some of his photos taken in India to raise relief funds for the victims of the Sze Chuan (四川) Earthquake in China.

The photos are all framed and measures around 24 inch X 16 inch in sizes. They are all printed on Premium Luster Photo Paper and prices start from S$350 onwards. All proceeds will go to the Singapore Red Cross. If you are interested, you can contact Bob by leaving a comment in his blog entry.

Here are three of his sample works. You can visit Bob’s blog to view more:

yawn

Yawn

The Taj

The Taj

Horn Please

Alternatively, if you would like to help by making a direct donation to Singapore Red Cross, here’s what you can do:

Where to donate

Members of the public who would like to contribute towards the Red Cross China Earthquake Appeal can make their donations through the following:

Cash/Walk-in Donations

Walk-in donations can be made at the Singapore Red Cross Society, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486.

Our collection hours are:
Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 5.45pm
Sat & Sun (17-18 May): 9.30am - 5pm
Vesak Day (19 May): 9.30am - 5pm

For more information, please call the Singapore Red Cross at 6334-9152/53 or email china.enquiry@redcross.org.sg.

Cheque Donations

Cheque can be made payable to:
Singapore Red Cross Society

Please indicate behind the cheque:
1 ) Name, Organisation (if applicable), Mailing Address and Contact Numbers
2 ) For Red Cross China Earthquake Appeal

An official receipt (Donation is not tax deductible) will be issued.

Send the cheque to:
Singapore Red Cross Society
15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486

*Singpost waives postage for cheque donations to Singapore Red Cross

UOB Internet Banking

1 ) Login to UOB Personal Internet Banking
2 ) Click on “Bill Payment” on the left menu
3 ) Click on “Pay Bills” on the left menu
4 ) Click on “New Bill” on the main screen
5 ) Select “Red Cross China Earthquake” from the drop down menu of the payee corporations list
6 ) Enter telephone number as the Bill Reference Number
7 ) Enter the debiting account to debit donation
8 )Enter the donation amount
9 ) Click on “Confirm” button to approve payment

UOB Cheque Donations

Donations by cheque can be dropped at the UOB’s cheque deposit boxes.
Cheques should be crossed and made payable to “Red Cross - China Relief Fund”.

DBS/POSB Fund Transfer

1 ) Insert your ATM card and enter PIN. Select “More Services”
2 ) Select “Credit Card/Bill Payment”
3 ) Key in “99″ Other Corporation
4 ) Key in “99″ again
5 ) Key in “18″ for Red Cross China Earthquake
6 ) Indicate your contact number as the Bill Reference Number.
7 ) Select account type
8 ) Enter donation amount
9 ) Press “Confirm” to complete transaction

AXS Stations

Members of the public can donate at all AXS stations islandwide.

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Crazy old animated GIF

17 05 2008

Cool Animated GIF

(Click on image above to see the animated version)

Check this out. Old-tech animated GIF can still be cool. :)

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Singapore Blog Awards 2008 - registration/nomination now open

16 05 2008

On 2 May 2008, omy.sg launched the first bilingual Blog Awards (aptly named the Singapore Blog Awards) to honour outstanding blogs. This award seeks to honour tireless “new age wordsmiths” who devote much time and energy in maintaining informative, regularly updated and innovative blogs, often out of interest rather than for personal gains.

There are a total of seven categories in the inaugural Singapore Blog Awards - Most Insightful Blog, Most Entertaining Blog, Best Individual Blog, Best Blog Shop, Best Blog Design, Best Youth Blog and Best Photo Blog.

Nominations and registrations for the Singapore Blog Awards are now open till 1 June 2008. Interested members of the public can log on to the official site, http://sgblogawards.omy.sg to nominate their favourite blogs. Bloggers can even nominate themselves for the award.

Winners of each of the seven categories will walk away with a custom-designed trophy by famous multi-disciplinary artist, Mr. Tan Swie Hian and a laptop.

Thus far, the response has been encouraging. :)

Here’s a list of some of the better known bloggers who have registered so far:

Jack Neo

Jack Neo
http://blog.omy.sg/jackneo

Genie

Genie 君怡
http://www.genie.sg

Lau Zhar bor

Yoo Ah Min
http://www.laozhabor.blogspot.com

i eat i shoot i post

Leslie Tay
http://ieatishootipost.sg

charleswanmushi

Charles Ng
http://charleswanmushi.livejournal.com

shianux

shianux
http://shianux.jiyuuu.org

Mr Wang

Gilbert Koh Chin Wang
http://mrwangsaysso.blogspot.com

Sabrina

Sabrina
http://www.sabrina.sg

Uncle Sha

Uncle Sha
http://www.sha.tc

Krisandro

Kris Tan
http://www.krisandro.com

Marina

Marina Noordin
http://rinaz.net

sparklette

Veron Ang
http://sparklette.net

nellyjoy

nellyjoy
http://nellyjoy.livejournal.com

chillycraps

chillycraps
http://www.chillycraps.com

Nadnut

Nadia Binte Mohd Suadi
http://nadnut.liquidblade.com

Eeshaun

Ee Shaun
http://www.eeshaun.com

Geek Goddess

Estee Teo
http://9eek9oddess.blogspot.com

These individuals have taken the plunge. If you are a blogger, shouldn’t you register now too? Even if you are not a blogger - if you know of deserving bloggers who should be in the run for the awards, do nominate them now (I had fun nominating blogs I read).

The interesting thing about the Internet is that it allows the little guy to take on Goliath - and still stand a fighting chance. In the end, perhaps a current unknown gem will be the blog which shines through instead of the bigger names… and that blogger just may be YOU. :)

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90’s Ah Beng website: SiaOCanTo’98

15 05 2008

Back in 1998 when I was just 18 years old, I used to think places like Fire, Spark and Canto are like the coolest clubs in town. Did you grow up in that era too?

Check out this sibei retro Ah Beng website I found:

siao canto

It appears to be done up by a self-confessed Canto regular. Anyone happen to know this guy called Melvin Yong (Ah Kiat)?

He described himself as follows:

I am presently studying in Temasek Poly (ITAS). I am staying in Tampines but i have no brothers in Tampines!All my brothers stays either in Clementi or Serangoon! However,the are a lot of chio gers in Tampines but mostly very “gina” ones (skool gers pattern)…

I am not yandao but i would like to know more people (esp. Chio Bu). If there is any chio gers who would like to meet me,please meet me outside Canto at 5.45pm - 6.30pm as i will be there every Saturday. Canto is NOT A PLACE FOR KIDS OK!!!

I dislike Bengs and Lians and does not support ‘”Pai Kias”. I am a very guai kia who dislikes troubles and will avoid trouble makers!

If U wanna be my friend, U can email me at siaocanto@canto.net
U are a “Pai Kia”, please stay away from me….

Anyone interested in making friend with him? :) He is born in 1980, which means he is the same age as me now. I am really curious what this guy is doing now and whether if he still check his canto email listed above for chiobu writing in to know him.

Looking at this website is like down memory lane… the heydays of bengs and lians with guys spotting centre-parted blonde hair with long fringe, bright-coloured versace jeans; girls spotting multiple earring, PVC  trench clothes.

Kind old Melvin even listed down the “Top Technos of Canto”, “Teens Hangouts” and various Ah Beng Ah Lian IRC channels on his website. Sibei sibei nostalgic lor!

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MRT Pervert

14 05 2008

This guy in the video below seems very pleased to display his boner in public in a MRT train. I am wondering if he committed any offence under Singapore’s judiciary since he did not directly expose himself or touch anyone. Anybody got any insight about this?

WARNING: Please do not watch the video if you are under 18 or are easily offended by such content.

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Made in Singapore Strapless Bikini

13 05 2008

strapless bikini

Look mom, no straps!

Designed by local brand, Buttcheeks, their spokesperson, Aghir said although this strapless bikini is still in the trial stage, it should be pretty safe to wear as they have gotten ladies to swim butterfly stroke in it for more than 60 laps without any accidental exposure.

Click HERE to watch the vodcast and HERE to read the whole article on omy. :)

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SoShiok.com BETA

12 05 2008

Soshiok

Last Friday, I attended the trade launch for SoShiok.com, the newest food site to come under the wing of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH)’s family of websites.

For food lovers, SoShiok will be another place to visit to search for exciting new places to dine, wine, as well as to share food reviews and interact with others.

soshiok cupcakes

Mini SoShiok Cupcakes

Food!

Food! Food site launch of course must have good food!

people

The site is still in it’s beta stage. How do you guys find it compared to other existing local food sites (including omy’s Eat!)? Do leave a comment. :)

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Mom, I have something to SHOUT OUT!~

11 05 2008

Today’s is Mother’s Day - if you haven’t bought anything for your mom, fret not, omy is here to save the day. :) There’s a small contest running till 18 May for everyone to shout out to their moms on an online platform. Come join in the fun and stand to win prizes in the process.

More details available HERE, or you can also read more below:

omy Mother's Day contest

Finding it hard to voice out your gratitude and affection for mum this Mother’s Day? Pen it all out then!

Simply attach a photo of you and your mum together with a short passage of the words you wish to say to mum (100-300 words) to omy and stand a chance to win shopping vouchers worth a total of $400 from The Ling Boutique:

The Ling boutique

The Ling Boutique
Address:The Cathay; 2, Handy Road, #03-11
Tel number:68874304
Operation Hours:12 noon to 10 pm daily

Five winners will be selected. So get your entries coming in now!

Closing date: 18th May 2359 hrs

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Joanne Peh Tio Vandalised

10 05 2008

Boliao entry of the month. :) The standees were for Sun Silk’s Gang of Girls campaign. This picture was taken outside Paradiz Centre.

Is it a crime in Singapore to vandalise outdoor advertisements? (considering these won’t be considered PUBLIC property)

joanne peh

Btw, despite seeing the campaign ads all over Singapore and even taking time to browse through their campaign website, I still can’t see the link between Marilyn Monroe and Joanne Peh lei. In fact, I can’t even grasp why they have to convert the celebrities who endorsed their products into fugly vector portraits.

Anyone has any feedback on this campaign? Which agency did this? Good? Bad?

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Singapore Ah Beng Ah Lian Real Estate Agents

9 05 2008

I wonder if the same video editor did the videos for these two Singapore real estate agents. Ah Beng Ah Lian techno music mixed with shots of their faces, telephone numbers and interior views of HDB flats - how uniquely Singapore! :)

Thomas Tan
hp: 9765 9959
email: tzyyhowe@hotmail.com
website: http://www.thomastan.com

Mindy Yong
hp: 9100 2985
email: mindy@mindyyong.com
website: http://www.property-elite.com

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