McDonald's frantic backpedaling: The pig toy fiasco

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McDonald's pig toy fiasco When McDonald's decided to omit a pig from a new line of promotional soft toys, consumers got a little cheesed off It's not the first time McDonald's have had problems with their toys -- remember the great Hello Kitty ...
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Tan Pin Pin: Documenting the invisible Singapore

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Interview with Tan Pin Pin Film director Tan Pin Pin has recorded the 'blind spots' of Singapore that provide so much of the city's character Tan Pin Pin’s Invisible City shows the almost forgotten past of Singapore. off Listen carefully to one of ...
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Adam Khoo on why expats will rule Singapore... and Singapore agrees

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Adam Khoo on why expats will rule Singapore The self-made millionaire makes a sweeping prediction on foreign talent in Singapore, to a wave of agreement Self-proclaimed self-made millionaire Adam Khoo off Investment gurus and self-help coaches like ...
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The Singapore Sling: Re-inventing the icon

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Re-inventing the Singapore Sling Singapore needs a new signature beverage. We've got a couple of fresh suggestions The Singapore Sling from Raffles Hotel. off The cocktail most synonymous with Singapore is, of course, the Singapore Sling. But most ...
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Complaints Choir of Singapore: Singing the blues

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Complaints Choir of Singapore A Singapore choir joins the rest of the world doing what they do best -- complain off Everyone has their gripes about life but no one takes it more seriously than the Complaints Choir . The idea originated in ...
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Singapore's karang guni men -- nuisance or nostalgia?

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Singapore's karang guni men -- nuisance or nostalgia? They are a common sight for heartland dwellers, but are they past their time and prime? off Be warned -- crank up the volume and take a step back. YouTube video from theonlinecitizen . The ...
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My Singapore: Mr. Lee, the barber in the alley

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My Singapore: Mr. Lee, the barber in the alley When space is all about rental, this never-say-die barber takes to the street to make a living ...
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Sights unseen: Singapore's underground culture at the Esplanade

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Esplanade underground Esplanade’s underpass is hot, noisy, but vibrant with jugglers and breakdancers. Bolt down the rabbit hole to explore Singapore’s street culture 'B-boys' Vik, Faiz and Spyro show off their powermoves at the Esplanade ...
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Gallery: The lighter side of APEC

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Gallery -- Lighter moments at APEC 2009 It wasn't all world politics and momentous discussions. APEC leaders shared some funny moments, too. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Peruvian President Alan Garcia and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ...
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Where would you take President Obama?

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Where would you bring Obama We asked locals where they'd take the American president and other APEC leaders to get a taste of the real Singapore The little red dot suddenly looks pretty big when you have to decide where to entertain a world leader. ...
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