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G-SHOCK Commemorates 30th Anniversary with Opening of Pop-up Store in Singapore and Launches Limited Edition “G-SHOCK” by Maison Martin Margiela in Stores

CASIO is a brand that’s has a special place in my heart. Not because I used it to win my first date or something, but rather, it’s a brand that have stayed with me since I was 6 years old.   It started from this WATCH, then » another watch,  then » electronic keyboard (musical),  then » scientific calculator, [...]

June 14, 2013 Darren Sim Lifestyle, Style & Fashion 0
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What happens when Ex-Lovers get together again to host a Talk Show on a Lifestyle Radio Station (Power 98FM)

When we talk about Power 98FM or any of the other Safra radio stations, many can’t help but relate it to being a radio station that only plays #Top40 hits, and catered towards the younger audience who are serving the nation. Most recently, the management of Power 98FM have decided to rebrand itself. Today, Power [...]

June 6, 2013 Darren Sim Arts & Entertainment, Uniquely Singapore 0
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Showing my true-colors with Singapore’s Largest Nice Race (The Sundown Marathon 2013)

Unlike most marathons, the Sundown is special in many different ways… It’s held at night; it’s not very often that I can walk in the middle of the road “like a boss”. Since its “Sun Down”, there no “evil sun” to blitz the streets and add on to the rigor of a marathon… And who [...]

June 1, 2013 Darren Sim Uniquely Singapore 2
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Sooth Your Scalp with the Therapeutic Effects of the GROHE Bokoma Spray, Balancing the Body & Mind

If you have not already heard about GROHE, you are definitely missing out on a lot of great stuff! A family owned business based in Germany, GROHE started as a hardware factory in 1911, and has since, grown to become one of the leading providers (and Europe’s largest) of premium bath faucets and showers. I was at [...]

May 31, 2013 Darren Sim Beauty & Wellness 0
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What does it take to find a Date in the Buzz of Busy Singaporean Life?

From the curators of “Eye for a Guy” and other popular YouTube series, ClickNetwork is back with Singapore’s first-every online dating show – a 9 part series which will premier on June 4, 2013! Male & Female contestants will have to go through a series of activities in each episode to put their chemistry to [...]

May 30, 2013 Darren Sim Arts & Entertainment, BGR Relationships 0
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A Gathering of the Stars-of-Tomorrow at the YouTube FanFest 2013 in Singapore’s Ritz Carlton Hotel

I was at the YouTube Fan Fest some weeks back held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The YouTube FanFest is the first of it’s kind in Asia which sees YouTube stars performing and meeting with their fans in real-life! Not reading the latest email update from the organizers, I was there almost an hour earlier [...]

May 22, 2013 Darren Sim Arts & Entertainment 0
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Be part of the DBS Marina Regatta 2013 – Bay Festival happening this Vesak Weekend (24-25 May 2013)

If you were wondering what the DBS Marina Regatta is all about or you’re just curious about why so many people are talking about it, it is Singapore’s First International dragon boat competition and also Singapore’s biggest water sports festival. Following the success of the inaugural DBS Marina Regatta event in 2012, the event has [...]

May 21, 2013 Darren Sim Events, Uniquely Singapore 0
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A Royal Gathering at The Queen & Mangosteen’s Fifth Anniversary Party at VivoCity Singapore

If you happened to be around VivoCity last evening, you will notice the many Congratulatory-Stands decorated with a lavish mix fresh flowers, standing tall in attention outside The Queen & Mangosteen establishment. Many curious passer-bys looked-on to witness the royal celebration happening right within… And yes, you might have guessed. It’s the 5th anniversary of the [...]

May 15, 2013 Darren Sim Events, Food Adventures 0
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World’s largest startup competition and hackathon (AngelHack 2013) comes to Singapore in June 2013

Entrepreneurship has been on the rise in sunny Singapore over the past years with more and more youths having the guts to take the bold step to be different – stepping out of the comforts of a stable 9am to 5pm desk job to realize their dreams. Although I’m still fairly un-impressed with our startup [...]

May 14, 2013 Darren Sim Singapore Attractions, Technology & Gadgets, Uniquely Singapore 1
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Ipoh Lou You Bean Sprout Chicken – 怡保老友芽菜鸡

I am pretty certain that Singapore can easily be hailed as the “Chicken Rice City of the World” given the variety of chicken rice options we have in a tiny island state. I have always wanted to try the Ipoh Lou You Bean Sprout Chicken (怡保老友芽菜鸡) after chancing upon it once at Bishan some week back. [...]

May 13, 2013 Darren Sim Food Adventures 0