2021

The Lesson Of 2020

2020 has reinforced the lesson that less is not necessarily more.  Less is, well, less. But the lesson learnt is that you can live with it. In some instances, less has...
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Be Smarter Than Your Smartphone

MASAFUMI Nagasaki is the remotely famous Japanese castaway who previously lived alone on Sotobanari, a deserted island, for 29 years, with hopes of dying gloriously in the midst of...
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Mine Your Wealth For 2021

AS the year of the Metal Ox charges in, in 2021, we have many uncertainties to contend with. Many aspects of 2020 have yet to be resolved. We are...
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The Audi A5 Sportback Hits The Sweet Spots

THE process of evolution can be demanding and is often fraught with little lessons. No matter how advanced the organisation, new ideas, fresh talent, technological advances and changes in how...
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All Kinds Of Spirits Of Kindness

HEY, COVID-19 or no COVID-19 you've got to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. I've 2 dozen various reasons to lift my spirits this time of year, but, later about that. For...

Salt-crusted Roast Beef – Whip It UP!

SALT-roasting yields beef that is incredibly juicy. Let the beef shine at the Christmas dining table. This is unadulterated simplicity at its best! Hold the sauce or gravy. All...
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Singapore Hawkers Make The UNESCO List, What’s Next?

In this season of lists, Singapore must have done something nice to be gifted a place on one of UNESCO’s lists. Singapore’s hawker culture has found a spot on the...
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ONE More For The MINI Club

BMW’s fascination for big grilles extends beyond its home brand to spread a maxi smile on the MINI, although in somewhat better proportions. The MINI ONE Clubman, which has more...
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‘Tis The Season For Wishful Wishing

TABASCO'S hot sauce is presented in such good taste, it fits right into today’s topic. Clever ads. Very much a chivalrous example of the brainy ad that is smokin' hot, this...
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Xiaomi’s Heavyweight Smartphone

THIS may have been a strange year, but don’t let that get you down. As we head into the year-end festivities, and an easing of social distancing measures, it’s time...