Monthly Archives: April 2009
Damn…I knew it wouldn’t last long
I’m thinking a himbo post was a necessary breather from all the pretty serious stuff of late. so here we go: Damn it…the fashion industry is moving away from the waiffy male models in favor of the more muscley types. New … Continue reading
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AWARE new-exco lacks transparency and honesty
I’ve reposted here an open letter from Alexandandra Serrenti, a professor at the National University of Singapore, highlighting her concerns about the new ex-co at AWARE. What I find the most compelling is her last paragraph: This is not an … Continue reading
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AWARE new ex-co’s true intentions show
This is getting serious. If you weren’t already thinking of supporting the old ex-co’s impartial voice, now is the time to consider the consequences. New exco wants to bring AWARE back to its “original cause” By Cheryl Lim, Channel NewsAsia … Continue reading
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Previous AWARE ex-co worried about research and confidential materials
From Channel News Asia: Showdown at AWARE office over lock change by new exco By Pearl Forss, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 23 April 2009 2304 hrs SINGAPORE: It was a tens atmosphere at the AWARE office … Continue reading
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A media management audit
The Singapore economy has been undoubtedly hit like the rest of the world in the global economic crisis. Like most governments around the world, S’pore has taken specific stimulus actions. What’s interesting to me is the approach that S’pore media … Continue reading
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Tijuana
I tagged along with Lindsay and her family to an orphanage in Tijuana over the Easter weekend. While short, tiring and grimy, the experience was exactly what I needed. Got some pretty nifty shots too and compiled them into a … Continue reading
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AWARE’s hostile takeover
Earlier in March, Singapore’s most prominent (only?) women’s advocate group held their Annual General Meeting. Members were to vote and elect the executive board. As reported in The Straits Times (kudos to them for their neutral and objective reporting in … Continue reading
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New Header
Any comments about the blue and red color combo? I’m not sure how settled I am about it but…feedback would be cool
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Update Your Bookmarks
Shouck.com is officially up and running again. You either update your bookmarks from shouck.wordpress.com to shouck.com, or just leave it as such. You’ll be automatically redirected Man, that was much easier than the blogspot’s services. It took me like 5 … Continue reading
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This is just wrong
Texas lawmaker suggests Asians adopt easier names | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle. Brown suggested that Asian-Americans should find a way to make their names more accessible. “Rather than everyone here having to learn Chinese — … Continue reading
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