a day in the life of a BE@RBRICK

Ma Maison, a simple square restaurant

2012-01-14T18:43:00.001+08:00

Scallop Carpaccionice!Hamburger Steak with Cheesenicer!Cuttlefish ink spaghettinicest!Ma Maison is definitely affordable and value for money restaurant to visit and the ambience is superb!Shot and blogged live on HTC Desire HD."with Android, you do more"

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Festive.Hana.Whampoa

2012-01-14T13:09:00.001+08:00

It is the time of the year again where the ever popular food centre and market receives flocks of people, each hoping to buy back a pot of flowers or festive plants for the Lunar New Year which happens to be only a week away!Well, I just love to see them and take some pictures.Catch the flower market daily from day to night until next Saturday!Shot on HTC Desire HD.Edited and blogged on HTC

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HTC Sense UI 3.0 Update

2011-12-30T22:36:00.001+08:00

I just updated my HTC Desire HD and Incredible S FOTA. This is the new home screen where you pull the ring up to unlock. Drag the shortcut into the ring to start application immediately. Home Screen Roll Out The new home screen appears rolling out and rolls in a 3D carousel style. Home Screen Roulette The home screens now roll continuously instead of stopping at last home

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Brunetti @ Tanglin Mall, Singapore

2011-12-10T13:17:00.001+08:00

The Melbourne chain of cakes and coffee is here in Singapore at Tanglin Mall #01-35. Brunetti brings the bistro culture of Melbourne to Singapore along with their famed coffees and cakes. Start with a brew at self-service counter. Start the day at Brunetti with brunch. The Sicilian Egg Benedict that cost me no more than S$15. Mushroom Omelette The highlight of the Brunetti has

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Fixing my old PSP Slim & Lite

2011-12-09T07:10:00.001+08:00

My PSP Slim & Lite gave up on me slightly after a year warranty. The screen start to have a narrow column of white out pixels, which slowly started to spread until the whole screen eventually started to "jump".It was almost considered unusable.I seek out repair services locally which started at S$80! I might as well DIY!An original LCD screen was ordered and replaced.In less than 15 mins, the

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Samsung Galaxy S (4GB) i9003 @S$68

2011-11-22T22:30:00.001+08:00

Samsung Galaxy S (4GB) i9003 S$68 This i9003 model of Samsung Galaxy S is the basic version first generation Galaxy S which comes with a Super LCD screen instead of the more superior Super AMOLED screen. Mum has already inherited my HTC Desire and gone Android. Dad deserves to upgrade to an Android smartphone as well! Since Dad does not demand much, basic SGS i9003 fits the bill. I paid a

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All day breakfast @Antoinette

2011-11-12T18:27:00.001+08:00

Scrambled eggs with sauteed mushrooms and smoked duck.Scrambled eggs, sauteed mushroom and ham baked in cheese and tomato sauce.Overall, nice ambience and food, except the slow and inefficient service. If you have patience, you will enjoy the place.

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Viva La Espana ~ Barcelona ~ Sagrada Família

2011-11-12T12:00:00.000+08:00

Viva La Espana ~ Barcelona ~ Sagrada Família The most significant Gaudi work and the main attraction of Barcelona has to be the Sagrada Familia, formally known as Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Church of the Holy Family). The Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic church which until present day, still incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in

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Viva La Espana ~ Barcelona ~ Palau Güell & Parc Güell

2011-11-07T13:00:00.000+08:00

Viva La Espana ~ Barcelona ~ Palau Güell & Parc Güell Palau Güell or Güell Palace is a mansion in Barcelona, designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí for the Catalan industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell. Palau Guell is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Palau Guell is located on a small street perpendicular to the La Ramblas, a street that is bustling with life. Eusebi Güell had wanted

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Aztech Powerline WiFi Repeater

2011-11-05T23:45:00.001+08:00

Do you have certain parts of your house where your WiFi router cannot cover? A Wireless Blind Spot? Just scored an Aztech Powerline 300Mbps Wireless-N Repeater to boost the range of the my router to the blind spots behind concrete walls. The WL556E comes with 2T2R Antenna, picks up weak signals and transmits multiplied signal to cover its radius. The Aztech Powerline series attaches to the wall

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Viva La Espana ~ Barcelona ~ Casa Batlló & Casa Milà

2011-11-05T11:31:00.000+08:00

Viva La Espana ~ Barcelona ~ Casa Batlló & Casa Mila Barcelona, is the capital of Catalonia and second largest city of Spain. Barcelona is not only about bullfights (banned a few weeks back) and Barcelona FC. Barcelona, today is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair/exhibitions and cultural-sports centres. Barcelona also plays an influential role in commerce, education,

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Viva La Espana ~ Séville

2011-11-02T10:00:00.000+08:00

Viva La Espana ~ Séville Séville, the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. Seville has a history of more than 2,000 years. The passage of the various civilizations, instrumental in its growth, has left the city a distinct personality, and a large and well-preserved

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Viva La Espana ~ Segovia

2011-10-31T10:00:00.000+08:00

Viva La Espana ~ Segovia If you are staying in Madrid, it is possible to do day trip to Segovia. Segovia is one of the nine provinces that make up the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. Segovia's history was first recorded to be originated as Celtic possession which eventually came under Roman rule as one of the many Latin convents. Segovia was subsequently abandoned after Islamic

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Ristorante de Valentino

2011-10-30T12:53:00.001+08:00

Located among terrace houses off Bukit Timah road, Ristorante de Valentino is a lovely little restaurant run by a family of Italians.This restaurant is popular among the high profile ministers and we just so happened to meet one.Skip the menu, ask them for their daily specials.StartersBaked parmesan cheese wrapped in ham.Fungi tossed in garlic and butter.EntreeStewed pork belly served with Aglio

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Viva La Espana ~ Madrid

2011-10-29T21:55:00.006+08:00

Viva La Espana ~ Madrid The first stop to our trip is Madrid, the capital of Spain. Getting into the modernized Castillan city of Spain is easy with the yellow airport shuttle bus that costs only 2 euros per person. It did not take long to ferry passengers from Barajas Aeropuerto to the heart of Madrid at Plaza de Cibeles or Atocha Renfe station. If you are staying in the city centre, like us

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Philips Carnival 2011: 29th - 30th October 2011 ~ Air Fryer

2011-10-29T10:54:00.001+08:00

REHASHED POST It is the Philips Carnival this weekend? Will you going to get an Air Fryer? Read this real life use review before you make the kill. Philips HD9220 Air FryerS$349 (U.P. S$399)How would you like to deep fry those Chicken Nuggets or Fried Chicken Wings at home, without having to clean up the greasy cupboards, walls and floor? Also not to mentioned the stink in your clothes

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NESPRESSO Citiz + Aeroccino 3

2011-10-21T09:00:00.000+08:00

NESPRESSO Citiz + Aeroccino 3 S$507 (24% off) Singapore RRP S$667 George, we need a Nespresso machine! Citiz http://www.nespresso.com/citiz/ The Citiz comes in a sleek urban retro-modern style compared to the earlier model, ESSENZA. There are 2 designs to Citiz, the differences are in mainly in the side plates and dispense nozzle. These 2 designs are sold as KRUPS or DELONGHI units.

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iOS 5 Software Update Release Notes

2011-10-16T00:42:00.002+08:00

iOS 5 Software Update This update contains over 200 new features, including the following: Notifications ◦ Swipe from the top of any screen to view notifications in one place with Notification Center ◦ New notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen ◦ View notifications from lock screen ◦ Slide the notification app icon to the right on the lock

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Nantsuttei

2011-10-15T20:27:00.001+08:00

The famed "black" Ramen with ever long queue.I shall attempt to try it out today!http://www.nantsu.com/sgA fancy automatic Ramen boiler!Chasu RamenGolden Curry RamenThe same black broth with curried minced pork bits to add the curry flavour to the pork broth.VerdictFoodThe Ramen noodles are not exactly the best texture I've attempted in Singapore. However, the rich and tasty pork broth deserves

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HTC Snap

2011-10-14T23:31:00.000+08:00

HTC Snap S$ 180 Retail price with no contract HTC Snap is not exactly a new release phone, the Snap was released in 2009 just when the Taiwanese mobile phone manufacturer is emerging as an Android phone manufacturer. The Snap was not an Android phone, but a Windows Mobile phone. Not to be confused with newer Windows 7 phone. HTC Snap comes with as a Windows Mobile 6.1 OS. There are 2

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Along the La Ramblas ~ The Seventh Day

2011-10-09T05:49:00.001+08:00

La Ramblas is the love/hate of tourist, for it is filled with interesting places to visit as well as shopping, yet the Ramblas is filled with street walkers and petty crimes. Nevertheless, along La Ramblas there is the ever colorful Mercat la Boqueria. This market gives you an experience of how the locals do their marketing and their dining habits. Along the La Ramblas, Palau Guell discreetly

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Gaudi in Barcelona ~ The Sixth Day

2011-10-09T05:39:00.001+08:00

Gaudi is the most significant figure in Barcelona and in the world of art nouveau architecture. The most significant work has to be Sagrada Familia, the catholic church that Gaudi never completed before he passed away. Even till this very day, the church is still under construction. Even with modern technology, men still have difficulty completing what Gaudi could have done. The previous day,

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Barcelona ~ The Fifth Day

2011-10-08T17:43:00.001+08:00

Arrival in Barcelona demands a visit to one of the Gaudi museums. Casa Batillo is first on the list. Be enchanted by Antoni Gaudi eccentric designs in architecture which takes on unconventional forms that resembles living creatures. An up market tapas bar, Tapa tapa, we knew we could never resist the variety of tapas offered in Barcelona. Photos edited from iPad 2 Edited by iPad 2

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Sevilla Cathedral La Giralda and Plaza de Espana ~ The Forth Day

2011-10-05T14:09:00.001+08:00

The second day in Sevilla is dedicated to visit the biggest Catholic cathedral in Europe and a visit to Plaza de Espana. The Cathedral is a must visit for everyone to Sevilla. Entrance do not come cheap but is definitely worth the visit. The huge number of chapels, each adorned with intricate craftsmanship and stained glass windows. The main attraction is the tomb of Christopher Columbus. A

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Sevilla ~ The Third Day

2011-10-04T14:37:00.001+08:00

The minute you step into the town of Sevilla, you will be captivated by the beauty of this place. Small streets and tight corners scattered all over in unorganized fashion, flanked with short 3 to 4 level buildings with patio. Sevilla is one place that we urbanized folks only see in movies. Under the scorching mediterranean sun and heat, along cobblestone roads, Sevilla is not like Madrid at all,

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