In a study conducted in 2000 by Lehman Brothers, it was found that, on average, large M&A deals cause the domestic currency of the target corporation to appreciate by 1% relative to the acquirer’s local currency.
— No, really.
Shaved Ice
As the title suggests, that was the highlight of our journey down one of the streets near Bugis Junction. I haven’t been there since AD 600. Walking along the streets, I noticed the evident proliferation of Chinese restaurants - not the generic Chinese dim sum but hot pot and Sichuan cuisine - which bespeaks deeper ongoings in the country.
There are three dessert stalls along this street and they are always bustling with people. We picked “Remember to Eat”. I do think they should have included reference to dessert somewhere in their name. It could have been a much stronger call to action. Who ever forgets to eat?
We had yam paste. It was disappointing. Let’s not go into details.
But to rig this post for a positive ending, the shaved ice was lovely. The toppings on the side were the jewels of the crown. This strawberry-mango delight had little tadpole egg like things which burst and disappeared whenever poked. The disappearance was accounted for by the unfortunate person who was given a fork instead of a spoon. It also came with chewy mochi that tasted good.
Expectedly, the evening concluded with a discussion on the comparative function of a fork and a spoon. “One who catches the mochi misses the tadpoles”.
Address: 8 Liang Seah Street $01-03 Singapore (Nearest MRT - Bugis)
Excellence is a duty
Three things
1. Singsale is pretty good stuff if you’re into sales and shopping. Brilliant concept.
2. I would want to implement this in Singapore and if you’re keen and a buff please hit me up right now.
3. Playnation is the most brilliant hang out place mainly because it’s giving me this delayed sore back and muscle pain that I hate as much as I crave. Must be those Kinect javelin throws.
Giving thanks and shoutouts
I’ve been meaning to post this since my last paper, and since today is 051112, let me get down to doing it.
There are two people I’d like to thank for being with me this semester - L and K.
@L - Our studying sessions meant a lot to me. It was comforting to have someone to study with, and also enjoyable rushing to the canteen/koufu in hurried steps to fight “time and tide”. Although at times I was clearly being taken advantaged of by you (c.f Kinder Bueno incident), I’m really thankful and appreciative of our newfound friendship. Here’s to more ballets, hikes, food and walks of randomness.
@K - More important than subsidizing my dinners, thanks for allowing me to feel the warmth and homeliness of Utown. I also very much enjoyed our “no OB markers ever” conversations and chats over kopi and teh. Also, thanks for being ever so understanding of my “ninja mode”. You’ve been an important source of emotional support and comfort much more than you know. Here’s to more chillax and hangout sessions (and no, this doesn’t make you part of history).
Also, to friends who took time off their schedules to meet me for lunch, dinner, jogs, study, donated biscuits, ran through econs concepts, printed notes, attended lectures - thank you for the conversations, laughter and support.
Mouthwatering Chinese Food in Singapore
Recently, I stumbled upon one of the best Chinese food stalls in Singapore. They sell noodles, dumplings and xiaolongbaos. Our meeting was entirely accidental. Put in other words, the dumplings and I were brought together by hands of fate.
(At this point in time, I unabashedly admit that I have, within a span of less than two weeks, visited the place thrice.)
Thus far, I’ve tried the Sichuan Dan Dan Mian ($4), Sichuan Spicy Wonton ($4) and the Xiao Long Bao ($4). The noodles have a perfect texture and taste, spicy wonton has great filling. Because the same filling is used in the Xiao Long Bao, it tastes just as good (only more oily).
The silent but powerful Xiao Long Bao
The chef is from Nanjing. His fellow server is from Sichuan. They are pleasant, polite and always smiling. Their generosity with ginger and vinegar is also remarkable. (I mean to say that they clearly see it as a renewable resource).
The store is located at Alexandra Village Food Center near/in Queenstown.
The Shopfront
Having the whole long of Xiao Long Baos in the casual coffee shop setting brought back really fond memories of Shanghai. I used to walk miles to the nearest Xiao Long Bao shops for a Chinese breakfast fix/food pilgrimage.
Address: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-31, Alexandra Village Food Center.
Cook something or get out of the kitchen
What suspicions do you make of this?
‘Weigh more, pay more’ will not help curb obesity Letter from Kiran Kaur
TO AN extent, I agree with the commentary “Weigh more, pay more” (March 14) that obesity is becoming common and that some steps should and could be implemented to curb it.
However, making the obese pay more on airlines because of their weight would not be very effective but rather would be equivalent to ostracising and discriminating against obese people.
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
