Amidst the growing number of extreme weather conditions due to climate change, could 280 characters of text make a difference? Social networking site Twitter seems to think so, and backs it up with some fascinating data. do you even Tweet, bruh? Amongst my colleagues, I’m probably the only one who uses Twitter just as much as I use other social networking sites. And while it's a tricky to explain its appeal to ...
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If you're on the lookout for a new home that ties in perfectly with your eco-friendly lifestyle, check out PropertyGuru's new Green Score feature that'll lead you on your way to sustainable urban living. It's no surprise that homeseekers in Singapore have an endless list of criteria when it comes to picking out a new home. After all, a new home is a big ticket purchase, and in land scarce Singapore, ...
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The new BMW iX3 Legend Edition which celebrates the electrifying SUV's appearance in Marvel Studios’ 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings', will be in Singapore by the end of this year. Read on to find out if it’ll get you more excited than Simu Liu’s brief stock photo model career. Movie posters, bobbly-head figurines, special edition popcorn boxes and cups – the list of movie related memorabilia you can ...
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Queue-inducing American burger joint Shake Shack returns with a new botanically-themed outlet at Gardens by the Bay, and some outlet exclusive treats! My go-to comfort food has always been burgers. Nothing says “take away my troubles” better than a thick, juicy beef patty, grilled to perfection, and sandwiched between standard burger buns (ain’t nobody got time for brioche). Throw on a bit of ketchup, mustard, some cheddar if you're feeling fancy, and ...
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Reusable tumblers, beeswax wraps and upcycled clothes aside, are there any other interesting products that are surprisingly eco-friendly or sustainable? Well, we're glad you asked. Okay so it’s time to let you guys in on a little secret talent I have. Buying stuff. But not just buying everything. I especially love spending time browsing the most random array of weirdly enticing products online, and then playing a dangerous game of self-restraint which I ...
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Far East Organization unveils the much-awaited Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central, the first-of-its-kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Tesla owners rejoice as Far East Organization is making it easier for you to shop and charge. Earlier today, three Tesla V3 Superchargers were unveiled at Level 9 of Orchard Central’s car park. The Tesla Supercharger station at Orchard Central. The Tesla Supercharger station’s convenient location in the heart of Orchard Road shopping belt ...
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27-year-old Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips is a writer, performer, educator, Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre, and licensed tour guide! She also makes it a point to share her appreciation and understanding of nature and the environment with others. Some time ago, I asked a friend if she’d heard of any performers who were passionate about the environment. The first person she mentioned was Cheyenne. She told me about these eco-literary walks Cheyenne would ...
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Inspired by one too many episodes of Masterchef, the futr team decided it was high time we put the cooking skills of our writers to the test in our first ever Home Cook Challenge! There’s no denying that the pandemic has turned many a Singaporean into a home cook or baker. Since more people have been staying home instead of going out, my social feeds have been flooded with mouth-watering, immaculately ...
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Ahead of Father’s Day this year, we speak to engineer and father of 2, Freddy Tay, about fatherhood, family and the importance of appreciating food. 33-year-old Freddy Tay is an engineer, husband, and father to 6-year-old Lucas and baby Jerome. Having been a vegetarian all his life, Freddy strives to share his passion for cooking creative vegetarian dishes at home with his family and friends. Together with his wife Claire, they ...
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Could software developers really help save the planet through coding? IBM and the Singapore Civil Defence Force believe they can. That’s why they’ve announced the SCDF X IBM Lifesavers' Innovation Challenge: Call For Code 2021 in search for sustainable solutions to tackle climate change. Think of software developers and code, and your mind is likely to drift to setting-up websites, apps or even video games. That’s why it’s so interesting that ...
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