Archive for May, 2008
Video: Perfect Woman
The company AI ROBOTICS was founded 2 years ago by Etienne Fresse and Yoichi Yamato, both robotics specialists working on developing cutting-edge technologies. During the last 3 years the two founders have dedicated all their time and energy to their project “robot woman LISA” which thanks to the support of numerous foreign investors will be presented to the public on June 11 2008. The company’s philosophy is to enhance the conditions of human life and to give as many people as possible access to new technologies. The company AI ROBOTICS is based in Kobe, Japan.
ACM Weekend: Vietnam Festival
31 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008
Saturday & Sunday | 11.00 am - 6.00 pm |
Location: Asian Civilizations Museum, 1 Empress Place
Experience the sights, sounds and taste of Vietnam, and a day of family fun and entertainment at the ACM Weekend Viet Fest!
31 May, Saturday
All Day Events | 11am - 6pm
Vietnamese Food and Craft Bazaar
Woodblock Print Demonstrations by Le Quoc Viet, Vietnam
Cham Weaving Demonstrations by Mah Riem, Vietnam
Children’s Art Competition | 11am - 3pm
Vietnamese Lion Dance | 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm
By Kylin Dance Troupe from Vietnam
Stone Musical Instrument Performance | 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
By Phu Dong Traditional Band, Vietnam
Vietnamese Folktales | 1pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Storytelling Sessions for Children
Chamber Music | 3pm, 4.30pm
By Vietnamese and Singaporean musicians
Cooking Demonstration - Vietnamese Pomelo Salad | 3pm
By IndoChine
Lucky Draws | 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Win dining vouchers from Hue Restobar
Results and Prize Presentation for Children’s Art Competition | 5pm
Singapore Free Online Street Map
You probably are still upset about not being able to view maps on street directory website; don’t worry, you can find Singapore street map at StreetMap@Singapore. StreetMap@Singapore is a free service provided by SLA for personal and non commercial use.
This Street Map search tool is pretty handy:
Bad News: Tiger Airways to Charge Check-in Baggage
Tiger Airways will begin charging for all check-in baggages for bookings made after 29 May. Those who booked before 29 May will continue to enjoy 15kg free baggage allowance.
After 29 May, Tiger Airways passengers will need to pay:
- S$5 for checked-in baggage of up to 15kg.
- 20kg: S$15
- 25kg: $25
- 30kg: $40
But all fares will include 7kg of free hand luggage which excludes one handbag and one laptop computer which can also be carried for free.
Delifrance Hearty $9.90 Deals
Hearty $9.90 Deals from Delifrance:
- soup of the day
- Menu selection: 2 Main Course
- Dessert (choice of 2 desserts)
Video: Windows 7 Multi-touch
Windows 7 (formerly known as Blackcomb and Vienna) is the working name for the next major version of Microsoft Windows as the successor of Windows Vista. Microsoft has announced that it is “scoping Windows 7 development to a three-year timeframe”, and that “the specific release date will ultimately be determined by meeting the quality bar.” Windows 7 is expected to be released sometime in 2010. The client versions of Windows 7 will ship in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. A server variant, codenamed Windows Server 7, is also under development.
Video: Multi-Touch in Windows 7
Pizza Hut Set Lunch At $8.5
Pizza Set Lunch U.P. $14.5
Pizza Hut’s latest LunchXpress promotion promises to deliver set lunch at $8.5 in 15 minutes. This service is available from Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm.
