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The first shows Singapore's vanishing trades such as cage makers, garland makers, kit makers, and Chinese calligraphers, while Past Street Scenes features two scenes of Singapore's earlier days. More: continued here
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Striking Post Office workers are reportedly returning to work in increasing numbers following the wage agreement with two of the three striking unions."The number of Sapo employees that have heeded the call to return to work… has increased sharply," said Simo Lushaba, head of the intervention team appointed by Telecommunications …
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Keon Raymond described the Calgary Stampeders’ current rarefied state using a little aquatic terminology. “We had a good chapel service right before the (Western final) game and our chaplain Rodd Sawatzky made this analogy,” began the engaging Stampeder veteran, trying to put a novel spin on his team’s pursuit of …
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Read More »EU Commission stamps higher tax on Turkish fish – Daily Sabah
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Read More »eBay Just Ruined Online Shopping By Adding Christmas Carols – Lifehacker Australia
The Economic Voice eBay Just Ruined Online Shopping By Adding Christmas CarolsLifehacker AustraliaOne of the worst aspects of Christmas shopping is the insufferably “festive” muzak that blares from every storefront. For some reason, eBay has decided to replicate this unpleasant experience for online shoppers. No really. For a limited time, …
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