Comiqs

I think I just spent the past 4 months living under a rock. Was introduced to this website which I believe some of you might be interested in.

Named "Comiqs", it is what it sounds like - comics. Simply put, it allows you to create your own comics using pictures from flickr, your desktop or other pictures online, and then adding speech bubbles, giving it that cartoonish feel. I suspect it has got a lot more features, which I currently do not have the energy to explore have not yet explored because I was too eager to share the site with you guys.

Here's an example which was too cute:


What the mind can conceive the blog can achieve. from spiritwarrior on Comiqs

In any case, do check it out, start making your own comic strips or just see what others have done. Some are really interesting!

FRONT

I was out with Pearlin today shopping for a bag to put Kim's present in when we came upon this shop in Square 2, named FRONT.

Pearl and I thought it's pretty awesome. Front, I suppose, is named as such because it specializes in decoration of clock faces. We're not talking about normal clocks with plastic frames and a glass covering. We're talking about open clocks on painted canvases. We're talking about clock faces that are probably 1 x 0.5 metre in size with the hands of the clock in one corner, so tastefully done that it is more like an art piece than a clock. Pearl was saying that it would be perfect for the large empty wall in my room and I absolutely agree.

Of course they don't only offer such huge canvases. They also have smaller sized canvases around the size of a normal clock.


From what I see, I gather that there are basically 2 sorts of clocks - Art Clock (smaller-sized) and Wall Art (larger-sized).

They have over 100 designs for your clock face, enough for you to have a headache from choosing. Not to mention that you can also decide the type of clock rims as well as where it is to be positioned. You can also personalize it further by providing your own design or photo to be printed on the face. How about a message on the clock?

I feel that the pricing is reasonable too. Right now I think the smaller sized clocks are selling for $49.50 and it's usual price is $55. Not sure for the larger sized ones. $50 for a piece of art/personalized clock on good quality canvas? Not bad! Buy with friends and it'll entitle you to larger discounts - read here for more information.

Front
Novena, Square 2
#04-12

Tel: 6844 5543

NUStyle

To all NUS students reading my blog:

You know those emails from our beloved Student Union (NUSSU)? Sometimes they are really full of goodies. Like this website, NUStyle, where they have the list of places where NUS students can get discounts if you just flash your matriculation card.

finally NUS matric card might have some use

Ok, I'm aware that many of you NUS students out there probably have no idea of this website and your brain would probably have an automatic shut-down after seeing the first line of this post, but click and take a look at what they have to offer. We're talking about goodies like

1) Waiver of cover charge for NUS guys on Wednesdays at Butter Factory

Caught your attention yet?

2) $9 per person for 2 hours of boardgames with drinks, snacks and tidbits. 10% off for NUS students who present their matric card at The Mind Cafe Pte Ltd

3) 10% off at Breeks. Log on to www.zingrill.com.sg to find out more

4) 30% off all pizzas and pastas, every Monday to Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm at PastaMania

5) 15% off at Reds

6) 10% discount at Banyan Tree, except on nett priced items and books

7) 10% off at The Attic Place

8) 20% off for Sea-sports Activities by WTS

9) Free Trial Hot Yoga Class (conditions apply, please call.) Receive 15% off packages. (Offer valid till 30 June 2007) at Yogaffinity

10) iShop by Club21. Discounts: 5% on ipod accessories. 8% on 3rd party ipod accessories. 10% at iShop Cafe.

All these are but a tiny portion of the discounts stated on the site, so check out NUStyle and click on the links under "Categories" at the side bar.

You know, NUSSU ain't that bad, really. I mean besides the fact that I forgot their name and had to ask Adrian for it. And all of you out there should really start reading your emails. =)

SweetHut

Why are my friends so entrepreneurial?

Adrian-who-has-a-love-bite-like-birthmark and his friends have this online shop named SweetHut. They sell baked items such as cakes and cookies. Check out their menu here. They currently only have 4 types of items on sale, but that is because they would rather introduce items that they know are good rather than have a wide range that are poor in quality. I like that mindset! However they are also currently working on expanding their menu.

What about pricing of the items? Backed by the fact that their cakes are not ordinary buttered up cakes - they currently have blueberry and carrot cakes, and that they are more generous in their ingredients, the pricing seems alright at approximately $30. They do have delivery charges though (~$2 - $5) but they do waive delivery charges if you want to collect the cake yourself. Think they are also trying to lower the price further. Buy more than $50 worth then! Free delivery! =D

You can order through email or by contacting them personally. Payment is cash on delivery. Fine by me. I feel safer knowing I get to pay after seeing my cake physically present. So do check out SweetHut!

Why am I advertising for them? Don't know. Cakes look good leh, plus I get to be Adrian's (future) victim in tasting his cakes, so do a little something for him. What are friends for anyway.

How to be happy - video

Funny video. Taken from rachit, through ping.sg.



Do check ping.sg, a community for Singapore bloggers, out. You can find many interesting blogs and reads through there.

BookJetty

Check this out!

BookJetty, a website from which you can get information of a book you want from both the Singapore National Library and Amazon! Plus, if you ran out of ideas of books to read, this website allows you to check out what books its members want to read, are currently reading or have already read. It also allows you to keep track of the books that you want to read, are currently reading or have already read (haha, I know I'm repeating) - your own personal booklist, without the hassle of writing the book titles on paper! It's really great, so do check it out and sign up if you like it.

The Gender Genie

She got it off lancerlord, I got it off her. =D Anyway THIS is called The Gender Genie and is used to predict the gender of the author of a paragraph of text through the analysis of words used. Give it a shot!

It predicted me as a female no matter which post I used.

LoveEdition.com

Whoa, saw this here and thought it's darn interesting. Is there really such an exhibition here? I had absolutely no idea.
Go on and click anywhere on the webpage!

Body Souffle Creams
Deliciously decadent, kissable creams for the ultimate sensual massage.
Comes in 4 different flavours: Chocolate, Cool mint, French vanilla and Strawberry.

This is cute: Fun In Bed™

"In the game you will find a gentleman’s tie, a lady’s stocking. A feather to tickle your fancies and 240 Fun In Bed cards in 6 categories.

Kiss Me, Tease Me, Surprise Me, Ask Me, Please Me and Talk to Me"

Interesting: Spank Me Kit

"Crank up the excitement in the bedroom with the erotic spanking kit – Spank Me!"

Ok, just go check it out yourselves if you are interested, I don't have time to look through everything, just found it interesting.