Recent content by kitkat

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    Private hospitals solely driven by profit....?

    I understand what you mean. My newborn girl face similar issues with that you had. I question the doctor / nurse for the necessity of extending her stay in the intensive nursery ward. Not that I do not trust the doctor - it is the administrative procedures that was delaying the whole thing...
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    Seeking advice for a terminally ill kid

    I have a very close friend , who is hospitalize (I shall not name the hospital) for 6 months . She have non-stop high fever everyday and the doctor take blood test almost everyday. - She did not make it in the end and the parents were upset with the doctors as they only diagnose her cause too...
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    New Mac OX and Macbook updates next week!

    will wait , after a not so good experience tell me that not all upgrades are necessary good.
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    Any Mac users here?

    Have 2 iMac , 3mbp (15" / 17") and a mp at home - largely use for working from home most of the time. Not a real macfan, though it has nice whistle and stable OS - prefer linux when using on a personal basis :)
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    Starhub issues…

    The customer svc for three telcos are equally bad imho- They are almost none existence. I remember they rectify the issues faster after we sent a letter of demand and publication of a complaint for 2 of the telco on separate incidents.
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    Any cheap car rentals to recommend?

    Have you take a look at whizzcar? They allowed new drivers. I have been using it for several years due to its affordability. www.whizzcar.com
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    Nuisance Calls

    I do not pick up calls that are private. (most of these telemarketers / banks / insurance use private line) I switch my phone to silent mode during work. If there is a need to return call , there is a voice mail. Most of my business partners / vendors / associates know my email , so that...
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    Why old people cannot part with old stuff

    This is my take as weekly volunteer for elderly for many years. Basically we can try to explain to them base on our perceptive and understanding how it can help them , but it will ultimately be up to them to accept or not to accept it. Some of "these stuff" may be deem useless to us , but...
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    New Zealand wants Singaporeans as foreign talent! Would you go?

    yes , give and take. Nice place , relax. The only thing is the tax is high (40%).
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    30k savings, 35 y-o

    Depends on lots of factor - Take home pay of couple - Total Expenditure - Wedding cost (banquet , bridal studio etc) - Housing (if you are staying with your family or a new place - includes renovation) I have seen many graduates , after a few years , pay for their flat (and some of them...
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    Why is MacBook (Pro) much more expensive than normal laptop?

    have a mac , win and linux at home - my view. Honestly , if you are a causal user of surfing net, then any platform works fine. I rather go for platform that works with the application that i am currently using. Yes , mac has several constraints that I do not find it in win (vice versa) ...
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    On being a Volunteer

    I have been a active volunteer for 10 years , and it never surprise me several things we take for granted - there are many folks struggling for basic necessity in Singapore. It is very different from what I used to understand till i saw it with my own eyes. Been a volunteer helps me to show...
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    Problems detecting F200EXR to macbook via USB

    Hi , i have problem detecting F200EXR in my macbook pro. I am able to detect my external USB hard disk in the mac (so i can conclude no problem with the USB port). Trying out the F200EXR on a WinXP is no problem , but the mac is unable to detect it. How do I detect the USB for F200EXR (for...
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    Any PnS camera recommend

    Hi , I am looking for a budget PnS camera. Not asking for superb quality but seeking advice which PnS camera is value for money - Requirement - Compact (able to put in my jacket and take it out to shoot quickly - especially street shooting) - Flash included - Shoot largely landscape /...
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    Any Dog Owners Here?

    Sheltie - a very gentle and important part of the family