MyPillow\" post_id=\"1993498\" time=\"1599015713\" user_id=\"70594:

so kids books do have colour,
then i can use Ipad , will have colour ?

Yes, have colour

doodbug\" post_id=\"1962304\" time=\"1580963562\" user_id=\"13281:

Speaking about CPF, has anyone started looking at the three CPF Life options and what are your thoughts on which you would opt for?

Check out the https://www.cpf.gov.sg/eSvc/Web/Schemes/LifeEstimator/LifeEstimator. Find it a useful tool to give indicative payments that we might receive when we turn 65

janet88\" post_id=\"1962286\" time=\"1580958497\" user_id=\"12950:

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1962204\" time=\"1580893486\" user_id=\"14025:

Janet
Pardon me for being a KPO. Consider topping up your cpf to have a better retirement.

did think of it...but with govt holding on to our CPF, I think it's more appropriate to park the money elsewhere.

There was a period of time when I was doing freelance work when my children were younger. Did not think it was worth the while to make cpf contributions then. I kept thinking I would \"park\" my money elsewhere. But, in the end, just left it in the bank which earned miniscule interest.

Had a chanced conversation with my brother at that time, and he advised to reconsider my contributions to CPF. I decided to contribute average 10% of whatever little I earned to cpf. On months where I worked on fewer projects, I contributed less than 10%. Something better than nothing. Not much, but cumulatively, the OA and SA slowly added up.

Oohhh.... looks like Kobo is releasing a new e-reader, Kobo Libra. Apparently it is a little more intuitive to the touch (the Clara is less touch sensitive) and can read manga/comics.


Here's a review by PC Mag for those interested https://sea.pcmag.com/kobo-libra-h2o/34020/kobo-libra-h2o

I had contemplated getting a Kindle but it only allows e-borrows from US libraries and not our NLB e-books. Not keen to purchase Kindle books either cos I figured, if I can borrow, why need to buy. I know there’s roundabout ways to download and convert for Kindle’s use but too lazy (nor have the energy) to do that.


I had read online comparisons that the interface for the Kindle is slightly better than the Kobo. I have no experience with the latest Kindle books so can’t verify those comments. So far, am happy with my Kobo Clara. I don’t need anything fancy and it’s simple and good enough for me.

Nice to see this thread being revived.

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1945198\" time=\"1573109984\" user_id=\"28674:

The latest Kobo Clara HD has Overdrive installed and allows direct borrowing from NLB without going through Adobe Digital Editions. That is what I have now. My earlier Kobo models did not have Overdrive. However, you may need an overseas address (US/UK etc) because Overdrive (on Kobo) isn't supported in Singapore. But when I started using it in the UK, I wasn't asked for any address, and I've been able to use it without trouble since getting back to Singapore, so I don't know what would happen in you start using it in Singapore. Another KSP user (schweppes) has also had experience with the Kobo Clara and was very helpful when I was starting out.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the shoutout, slmkhoo. I must thank you too for introducing the Kobo Clara to me.

Good to know that the Overdrive license has been extended to Singapore to allow borrowing e-books from our NLB. This is so much more convenient now. :rahrah:

MyPillow\" post_id=\"1930732\" time=\"1566452552\" user_id=\"70594:

Is election likely this yr?
now till 1st week sept - unlikely - not enough time for campaign -
Sept - sch holidays - cannot cos some people travel
after sch holidays is GCE N level Sept to Oct - cannot cos sch locations not available
2nd week Oct to 20s Nov - GCE O level - sch locations not available again
Dec alot of people travel too

only \"FREE window\" period maybe 4th week Nov ?
should be next yr le

I doubt it will be 4th week Nov. A level exams in progress. I suspect March 2020 during the 1 week break. It'll be after the budget goodies announcement too

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1928840\" time=\"1565831219\" user_id=\"28674:

Since there are so many foodies here: any suggestions for a quiet dinner for 2 tomorrow night? Not too expensive (under $40 per head?), preferably in the west/central area. Other requirements are no chilli, no dairy, not too heavy food (waistline considerations). Japanese, maybe? Thanks!

Not a foodie but sharing a favourite Jap restaurant that my family frequents on special occasions. We enjoy going to Tomi Sushi. You can try their Novena outlet at Velocity http://www.tomisushi.asia/novena/

If you fancy atas vegetarian options, there's Sufood @Raffles City or Elemen @Harbour Front

Currently on a massive Operation Spark Joy springcleaning mission on the homefront. We have too much stuff. Those plastic and paper bags which I have been squirreling away came in very useful to recycle still good-to-use items in or to use as a trash bag.


I think it is hard to eliminate total use but a good step is to reduce usage. Where once supermarket cashiers double bag all groceries and into multiple bags, at least I see cashiers and even shoppers requesting for more items to be single bagged. Something positive done better than none. In that sense, at least we are being the conscious consumer to use less plastics.

A lot also depends on shoppers’ mindset who do not see conscious consumption as a meaningful lifestyle for the environment. A couple of friends (on separate occasions) recently commented that they do not care for being environmentally friendly nor sustainability.

Was chatting with my daughters recently on this. I was saying that it may take a generation for a mindset and lifestyle change; perhaps at least another 10 to 15 years where we consciously separate wastes into the proper bins (paper, plastics, glass, aluminium cans, etc), instead of people indiscriminately throwing their trash into the bins.

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1912227\" time=\"1558920685\" user_id=\"28674:

Just want to ask if anyone has used a Singapore student card (eg. from NUS/NTU) to get student discounts in the UK recently? If not, is it worth getting my daughter to buy the ISIC card before we go? We are going to the UK in 2 week's time, so we've left it a bit late to ask!

My daughter was able to use her Sg student card in UK to enjoy student concessions at the museums. We were not able to apply her student card when purchasing train tix (on the LNER) to Edinburg, so had to pay full fare.