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Monthly Archives: April 2023
Hardcore Porn Statue
Last month, a principal of a Florida school was forced to resign after a parent complained that sixth-grade students were exposed to pornography. The complaint arose from a Renaissance art lesson where students were shown Michelangelo’s statue of David. The … Continue reading
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The Vanished
William smoked my cigars, drank my booze, ate meals I treated him to and even went for vacation I paid for. (At one time, I was a joint-owner of a small private jet.) Then William met with a terrible personal … Continue reading
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Obnoxious Upgraders
More than 80% of Singaporeans live in Housing & Development Board flats, ie government-built housing. Mind you, we’re not talking about slums. We’re talking about safe, well-planned estates, with lush landscaping and excellent amenities. Public housing in Singapore is nothing … Continue reading
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Obnoxious Family Members
On a panel discussion I was chairing, I asked medical professionals what they find to be their biggest hindrance to their work. Is it the heavy patient load, the inadequate rest facilities or insufficient nursing staff? All doctors said that … Continue reading
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San Cristobal Jarra Torreon
2000 jars of The San Cristobal de la Habana Jarra Torreon were released in 2012. Torreon, means “tower” in Spanish. The name pays tribute to the watchtower of the historical fortress “El Morro”, which in the past watched over the … Continue reading
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The Birds
In February, crows attacked 10 people in 20 minutes in Bishan. In the same month, crow attacks were also reported in Hougang. Last month, the same thing happened in Serangoon. Crow attacks have been a recurring issue over recent years. … Continue reading
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Fish Head Bee Hoon
Fish head, cooked in a milky bee hoon (rice vermicelli) soup, with a dash of XO cognac is said to have been “invented” by Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hoon. They first started at a place called Holland Village … Continue reading
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Coitus interruptus
TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi and his wife Vivian Kao have been described as “a couple who often finish each other’s sentences.” Some people think this is a sign that the couple is very close. It’s supposed to be a … Continue reading
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