Monthly Archives: December 2014

Slogans and Graphs

Over the weekend we visited an exhibit about Singaporean history. The beginning prehistoric/archeological section was charming because there were all these photos of people digging in lawns and backyards… I guess that’s what they have here. I’m left with the … Continue reading

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Zion Riverside

The Singapore neighborhood I’m staying in this year is much more modern and upscale than anywhere I’ve stayed before. It feels a bit sterile, and many of the stores and food shops are selling western food — beer, pizza, burgers. … Continue reading

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999

Sometimes when people talk about buying HDB flats (housing built by the Singapore housing authority) they will mention with a scowl “of course, you don’t really /own/ the flat, you only get a 99-year lease.” To which my thought is … Continue reading

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