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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(dokidoki @ Jun 13 2010, 03:06 PM) still cant decide which home broadband to go for..i stay in tampines area..in my room only can see the singtel phonesocket.but at living hall got this starhub cable point...which bb shd i go for ?  i'm using the Singtel mio with fixed line 12mbps package, come together with EPL and home fix line. Connection is good, even during the peak weekends  ... a lot of my colleagues complains about dropping speed for starhub during the weekend This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 13 2010, 05:03 PM
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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 05:04 PM
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QUOTE(shanelai @ Jun 13 2010, 05:01 PM) singtel home bb using phone line is streamyx in malaysia right? yup ... but the speed, performance and pricing difference is like heaven and earth. TMNet only know how to squeeze the locals. This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 13 2010, 05:05 PM
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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 08:23 PM
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QUOTE(seantang @ Jun 13 2010, 06:34 PM) Either 1 or 2. When I started 2 contracts ago, it was 384kbps, but the speed's been automatically upgraded a couple of times since then. Anyway, I find the speed rating fairly meaningless for surfing, youtube and normal use. There's not much difference between the lowest bbom and the highest cable bb. It's only when you do gaming or downloading when you see a difference. Even then,.. the high theoretical speed might not be much use if the data source is slower, for eg. torrents or direct dl sites. lot's of different for PP Stream ... i wanna SELL my Aztech 3G Wireless Router, anyone interested ?  , no more use for it since i got fix line and also can tethering on my iphone This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 13 2010, 08:25 PM
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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(crapp0 @ Jun 13 2010, 09:45 PM) Is the world cup televised on pp stream? I heard some of those IPTV dongles have world cup streaming albeit with a significant delay in broadcast schedule and commentary from a mainlander. i'm watching on pp stream. no delay at all. commentary is in English This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 13 2010, 11:06 PM Attached thumbnail(s)
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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(crapp0 @ Jun 13 2010, 11:16 PM) Thats great news for those who dont want 2 pay for 60 dollars worth of ppv to starhub or singtel. yeah.... waiting for F1 to start as well, in 30mins  Added on June 13, 2010, 11:25 pmQUOTE(seantang @ Jun 13 2010, 11:23 PM) Is the ustream site a pay site? Or free? free ... actually very simple, just type 'pp stream world cup' in google and you'll see the website This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 13 2010, 11:25 PM
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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE(seantang @ Jun 13 2010, 11:29 PM) I did. I clicked on a few links on ustream.tv but either a blank screen or a frozen frame. So, I thought maybe it was a pay site. http://www.world-track.org/sportsnews/live...-streaming-new/try this
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Mackiddo
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Jun 13 2010, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(seantang @ Jun 13 2010, 11:41 PM) THANKS I see the live feed... it's in German but live nonetheless. choose one that is in English
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Mackiddo
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Jun 15 2010, 01:51 PM
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QUOTE(kockroach @ Jun 15 2010, 11:58 AM) By the time I reach YCK is already 8pm. sigh. Off at 6pm, then company culture act busy till 6.30pm. Sigh my Co totally different. The boss keep chasing everyone to go back at 5.15pm, if not they gotta answer to him
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Mackiddo
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Jun 15 2010, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(yinyum @ Jun 15 2010, 01:56 PM) Wat company u r in? So nice one America Co. Maybe working culture different. They don't believe in better productivity if you stay longer.
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Mackiddo
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Jun 16 2010, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(mrportable @ Jun 16 2010, 09:33 AM) is there most sgp companies adopt 13 months salary? what if the company does not give 13 months salary, will u work for them? if they give you basic high, allowance high, a few months bonus, then i will forgo the 13th month salary. This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 16 2010, 09:53 AM
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Mackiddo
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Jun 16 2010, 10:21 AM
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QUOTE(mrportable @ Jun 16 2010, 10:12 AM) basic low, no allowance, variable bonus(not stated, maybe super high, prolly super low) and yearly increment, how to confirm its worth to take it? they giv answers like bonus vary, should it be stated in the contract? you should consider the job on 'worst case senario' , meaning will you take the job with all the things you mentioned + no bonus.
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Mackiddo
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Jun 16 2010, 07:05 PM
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QUOTE(seantang @ Jun 16 2010, 02:24 PM) Just put it in your handcarry and walk out the green lane. If anybody asks, say that they are gifts for your family members. At most, you only need to pay 7% GST on your purchase cost (so keep the receipt to prove the purchase price). The guy who went to US with me last month brought 5 back. we have to be very careful on this. Green lane means 'nothing to declare' . Since you did not declare the items, if you are caught, it will be much higher than the 7% GST, they gonna charge you will failure to declare the item, something like smuggling. My advise is go to the Red lane, tell them you have the items as gift and it's up to them if they wanna charge the 7% GST.
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Mackiddo
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Jun 20 2010, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(rollover @ Jun 19 2010, 12:28 AM) Anyone here in Singapore with family ie. spouse + kids? I'm just wondering what sort of expenses I can expect for family members eg. health insurance, daycare, schooling, car/bus to school etc. I scanned through the pages but everyone is still single  my wife and kids are here with me  . wife is a housewife and kids primary school is just below the block  .... expenses is ok so far ... not really tough actually if you could manage it well
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Mackiddo
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Jun 20 2010, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(rollover @ Jun 20 2010, 11:10 AM) Cool Mackiddo. Sounds promising. I'm meeting up with a few recruiters in the next few weeks in Singapore, if the offer is good I'll probably take it. I know a car is not necessary but anyone else brought their car with them? I'd hate to leave/sell my BMW I don't think it's worth bringing the Msia car to Sg. You know all the taxes, paper work ..etc . I just bought a Sg car, save all the trouble.
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Mackiddo
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Jun 20 2010, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(maggi @ Jun 20 2010, 03:45 PM) wta , any good and recommended job agency from sg ? have you try start with google search ?
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Mackiddo
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Jun 21 2010, 09:48 PM
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I thought I've seen everything until that day I saw an Indonesian staying in JB and taking bike to work in Sg. Minimised cost and maximised profits.
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Mackiddo
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Jun 23 2010, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(dokidoki @ Jun 23 2010, 11:36 AM) the bb on data plan only..cant use to call out..only receive emails  so i still have to carry a normal phone for emergency call... 1st time i heard of this, phone with data connection only, given by company
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Mackiddo
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Jun 26 2010, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Jun 25 2010, 05:34 PM) Sounds like Exxon to me hahahaha... my uncle's pay in RM is probably GM pay outside.. but he's only an advisor (not even supervisor based on their staff group) lol... yeah, I heard ExxonMobil not bad. heard bonus also 6 months This post has been edited by Mackiddo: Jun 26 2010, 09:35 AM
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Mackiddo
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Jun 30 2010, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(princezs @ Jun 30 2010, 05:57 AM) anyone in singapore now? can help me pls  we would luv to help you but you must help us 1st. Give us something to begin with. Your age and gender would be a good way to start
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Mackiddo
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Jun 30 2010, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(Lester1987 @ Jun 30 2010, 10:12 AM) I heard from my house owner yesterday 90% kopitiam doesn't broadcast world cup match. not sure how true is it. And when he found a kopitiam that broadcast the world cup. it will be pack like sardine. so he prefer to watch at home even he have to syok sendiri as i dun watch football 1. seriously i don't understand why you all don't watch ALL the game thru live streaming at astro.com.my ? quality much better and no lagging. The only thing you need to do is ask someone who is a maxis user to register for you and also to 'trick' the astro page that you are actually logging in from Malaysia since we're in Sg.
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