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Penguin Parade
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  • kyoub
  • By kyoub on July 26, 2004
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  • Feedingtime - Singapore
    Feedingtime
    by kyoub
    One of the main attractions at the Jurong Bird Park is the Penguin Parade, which simulates a slice of Antarctica.
    It is in a theatre type setting, very dark when you walk in you can barely see.
    The Penguins are behind a glass enclosure,
    with what I assume is two way glass. I doubt they can see you but you can see them.
    We was there at feeding time and got these photos.

    I love going to the Jurong Bird Park.
    We have been there several times and it is always a pleasnt outing.

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    Power socket head type & electricity strength
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  • xuessium
  • Updated By xuessium on July 13, 2005
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  • SocketHead(extractedfromwebsite1) - Singapore
    SocketHead(extractedfromwebsite1)
    by xuessium
    Singapore follows the British system. The plug has three prongs (two flat and one rectangular) that form a triangle.

    The voltage is 230V while the frequency is 50Hz.

    Sources:
    Electricity around the World 1
    Electricity around the World 2

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    The Singapore (Tourist) Visitors Centre
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  • Updated By xuessium on May 28, 2005
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  • SingaporeVisitorsCentre - Singapore
    SingaporeVisitorsCentre
    by xuessium
    After many years of saying "no", the Tourism Board finally caved in to reality and build a "Central" Tourist Information Office along Orchard Road to cater to the needs of visitors. And typically Singaporean, they build a big one at that with booths for currency exchange, car rental and insurances. Right next to the white building is a booth for the popular Duck Tours and Hippo Buses tours. Here, you can arrange day tours and get the latest tourist-related information. The building is located between The Heeren and Orchard Emerald, diagonally opposite the Meritus Mandarin and a 5-10 minutes walk after exiting Somerset MRT station.

    Website: VISIT SINGAPORE

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    "Save The World" Campaign
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  • By traps on January 11, 2004
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    Singapore is becoming more "open" to sexual issues these days due to its globalization to the world and big influence from the westerners. Thus, they had recently launched a "Save The World" campaign to help the AIDS-patients globally.
    P/S: Singapore used to ban Durex ads. But it is everywhere these days.

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    Housing Development Board Estates
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  • By traps on January 11, 2004
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    by traps
    This is a pic of a typical housing estates’ surrounding. Singapore is also known as a Green City. U may find greeneries along the roadsides, highways, parks..EVERYWHERE! I simply love the plants around me especially after a hard day’s work. Soothing to the eye.

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    Drinking water from the tap & NEWater
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  • Updated By xuessium on July 10, 2005
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  • GlassOfWater - Singapore
    GlassOfWater
    by xuessium
    Singapore's water is safe for drinking right from the tap. It obeys WHO standard as the water has been chlorinated to kill germs and flourinated to strengthen teeth. There's really no reason for you to be purchasing bottled water at all. Helps to save that pile of bucks there.

    Singapore is not self-sustainable when it comes to water demands. We buy a large portion of our water from the state of Johor in Malaysia. The other 2 portions come from rainwater collected in our reservoirs and from NEWater - recycled water via reverse osmosis technology. A 4th source will be added soon, via desalination. It is the country's hope that we will wean ourselves off the supply from Malaysia in 20 years and thus free ourselves from political blackmail from our neighbour up north.

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    VISA to enter Singapore
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  • Updated By xuessium on May 15, 2005
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  • SingaporeCoat-of-Arms - Singapore
    SingaporeCoat-of-Arms
    by xuessium
    Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore:

    * Afghanistan
    * Algeria
    * Bangladesh (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)
    * Commonwealth of Independent States* (Except Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days )
    o Armenia
    o Azerbaijan
    o Belarus
    o Georgia
    o Kazakhstan
    o Kyrgyzstan
    o Moldova
    o Russia
    o Tajikistan
    o Turkmenistan
    o Ukraine
    o Uzbekistan
    * Egypt
    * India (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)
    * Iran
    * Iraq
    * Jordan (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)
    * Lebanon
    * Libya
    * Morocco
    * Myanmar (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)
    * People's Republic of China (Except Diplomatic/Service/Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days)
    * Pakistan
    * Saudi Arabia
    * Somalia
    * Sudan
    * Syria
    * Tunisia (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders)
    * Yemen

    In addition, visitors holding Hong Kong Document of Identity, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit, Palestinian Authority Passport, Refugee Travel Document issued by the Middle-East countries and Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates will also require a visa to enter Singapore.

    * Nationals of the Commonwealth Independent States may be granted entry into Singapore without visas if they are on transit to a third country. However, they are required to fulfil the following conditions:-
    * They are in transit to a third country;
    * They hold a valid passport, a confirmed onward air-ticket, entry facilities (including visa) to the third country and have sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore;
    * They continue their journey to the third country within the 96-hour visa free period granted; and
    * They satisfy Singapore's entry requirements. As in all arrivals, the grant of the social visit passes to travellers will be determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at the Singapore Checkpoints.

    Reference website:
    VISA Requirement

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    Monsoons: The Raining Seasons
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  • Updated By xuessium on March 1, 2005
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  • MonsoonRainClouds - Singapore
    MonsoonRainClouds
    by xuessium
    The Northeast Monsoon brings rain to Singapore between November and February but the wettest month tend to be December. The Southwest Monsoon brings rain between July and September but this is a weaker monsoon so rain volume tends to be much lower than its Northeastern counterpart. Even during monsoon seasons, it does not rain everyday. The bad thing is that thunderstorms, if they roll in, can really wash out your plans but it also means that the temperature will drop to a more tolerable 30C or lower in the day.

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    HDB Estates
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  • By traps on January 11, 2004
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    This is another picture of the surrounding of typical housing estates in Singapore. Most of the locals live in flats of an average of 15 stories. Some others live in condominiums or landed properties which may cost you almost SGD$1 million. Anyway, this park livens up at night when the residents will gather and wind down. Some others will BBQ the night away.

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    Tipping is not required in Singapore
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  • Updated By xuessium on August 17, 2008
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  • Singapore General Tips
    by xuessium
    Tipping is not a culture nor a practice in Singapore. The government has strongly discouraged tipping in the past to deter the growth of a climate of corruption. Most hotels, restaurants and upmarket eating places instead, charges a flat 10% service charge. (On top of a Good & Services Tax of 5% circa 2008)

    However, then said, if you has receive excellent service and felt compelled to reward accordingly, then a tip would be a nice gesture. The Singapore government has tried means and ways to encourage service providers to put their best foot forward, but unfortunately, as a Singaporean, I'm ashamed to say that we still have much grounds to cover considering there are still service providers out there who felt that it is be our privilege to receive service from them instead. This mentality cannot be condoled.

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