Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Feb 1, 2012, 7:28 am
Firstly, my apologies to my dear regular readers for the unusual delay between articles - I'm still travelling right now and the access to my usual 'online tools' is somewhat intermittent using VPN to get through the 'Great Firewall of China'. Nevertheless, I've written before about weirdos and psyc...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jan 15, 2012, 7:30 am
Spending the best part of my life 'down under', I've obviously been exposed at times to some of the world's deadliest creatures - highly venomous snakes and spiders at the fore-front. But when it comes to 'home invasions', the worst I've come across, is a red-belly black (snake) on one occasion and ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jan 3, 2012, 11:12 am
Four Ahau, three Kankin - the winter solstice of 2012 is well known to be the day in the Mayan calendar said to prophesize humanity's doom. Equated to the Gregorian calendar, the world as we know it is due to come to an end on December 21st, 2012. We've all seen the movie (2012) and many of us have ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 22, 2011, 9:41 pm
I’ve had a number of people email to ask what this ‘Notatourist.sg’ collaboration is all about. Thanks to Joanne and the team over there, the following videos have been posted on YouTube which pretty much explain it all. The first one is about the site itself and was played at the launch even...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 22, 2011, 10:02 am
My good ol' mate, Ralphie, in Melbourne has done it again. He always seems to get his hands on some of the most remarkable stuff and never fails to share with me on email. In this edition, some of the most amazing pictures that you will ever see... ENJOY!! ASIDE: Wishing a Blessed and Merry Christma...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 18, 2011, 11:28 am
Please note: Click on the images to view larger and higher resolution With the timing and lighting just right, Singapore's Marina Bay looks beautiful - upside down or right side up! Stunning: Towering skyscrapers are reflected in the calm water of Singapore's Marina Bay The following amazing pictur...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 13, 2011, 9:30 am
Regardless of which country you come from or where you live, one of the most satisfying ways of achieving self-fulfillment and personal growth and at the same time forging very tight and often unbreakable bonds with your neighbours and fellow local residents is through community volunteer work. In ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 12, 2011, 11:31 am
Folks - today at Aussie Pete blog, I have an absolute jaw-dropping scoop!! To answer the age-old question, "Does Santa Claus really exist", we can now go one step further than the timeless, but as yet unsubstantiated response, of "Yes, Virgina, there is a Santa Claus". You see today, right here, I c...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 4, 2011, 10:32 pm
I am very saddened that I have no option but to pen a response to the increasing number of blog entries and forum posts popping up all over the place online in the last few days. I wouldn’t like to suggest that some people seem to have too much time on their hands, but why someone feels it is impo...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 3, 2011, 11:29 am
I always love a good viral YouTube video... especially when it involves a loveable American Bulldog in 'smart casual' attire eating a popular snack, known as dunkers... The video was filmed on a mobile phone by the giggling girlfriend of Guy Jenkins, who decided to post it on YouTube at the suggesti...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Dec 1, 2011, 9:19 am
I'll explain the 'Not a Tourist' piece in a moment, but first let me touch on the celebrity part... I've actually been trying to play things a little more low key these past few months, following on from a year that's seen more commitments than I can throw a stick at. With my 'day job' creating quit...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Nov 2, 2011, 8:54 am
Just a very quick article to applaud the hard work of a group of very focussed and talented young Singapore Polytechnic students. Also to thank all the rest of the volunteers - grassroots people (CCMC, RC and Sub-Committees) and all of the other student helpers. The atmosphere was electric The '2011...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 31, 2011, 11:57 am
Following on from my recent appearance on BlogTV, live on Channel NewsAsia, I've had a few people tell me that they thought I was 'sitting on the fence' in relation to some of the questions posed to me about controversial blogger, Peggy Heng. They even went as far as suggesting that perhaps I was av...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 26, 2011, 10:07 am
Any kind of animal cruelty makes my blood boil... but obviously any abuse manifests itself in a variety of ways. Not only is it always just physical - the following pet owners are inflicting the worst kind of psychological torture in my mind. Under the ruse of the 'Halloween Season', pet owners get...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 26, 2011, 9:09 am
My local readers know what 'Pink Dot' is all about, but many of my international friends and subscribers may not be aware. So, please hang in there - the following is a Q&A directly from the pinkdot.sg website: Q: What is Pink Dot? A: Pink Dot is the name of the organising group. It references the t...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 23, 2011, 11:21 am
This is not a scene out of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. But this young toddler is just as brave as Indiana Jones... the fearless kid is young American boy, Dayn, and has become an overnight internet star. It all started when his Mum was bewildered by how it was possible that he could escape from his c...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 18, 2011, 1:32 pm
A word of warning - if you intend to travel to French Polynesia for a bit of R & R, then take my advice and steer well clear of the island of Nuku Hiva! According to experts, German sailor Stefan Ramin was "hacked to pieces and burned" before being eaten by cannibals at this tropical paradise. In 2...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 17, 2011, 9:33 am
Dear friends and readers - be sure to tune in to Channel NewsAsia this Wednesday night at 8:00pm Singapore time (Channel 106 on Starhub). For international viewers, you can watch the show live via internet streaming from 7:45pm Singapore time at BlogTV.sg. The topic of this week's BlogTV, is "The B...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 11, 2011, 9:51 am
OK - hold the phone... how can you have more than 200% of your body covered in tattoos, when you've only got 100% skin to start off? Allow me to explain how... Lucky Diamond Rich holds the Guinness World Record for being the most tattooed man in the world. This is the sixth year in a row that he has...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 9, 2011, 4:59 am
*** This article is featured on BlogTV Star Blog *** Amid the storm of controversy over the scantily-clad bloke with the abs to die for, plastered on the front of the Abercrombie & Fitch storefront in Orchard Road, one cannot help but wonder what exactly the problem is. Some have told me that as a ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 8, 2011, 3:53 am
There are certain moments in our life that take our breath away! I'm not talking about the things that happen over again, like birthdays, wedding anniversaries or even great achievements of personal goals. I'm referring to the real milestones of life, and often these things come around only once ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 4, 2011, 12:01 pm
I’ve mentioned before in my earlier posts about Melbourne that this time back home, I saw so many sides to this beautiful culturally-inspired city of which I was not even aware. Obviously, show me the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and I can rattle off which teams have won the AFL (Australian Foot...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Oct 3, 2011, 9:21 am
My recent trip down under with the other nine winners from the 2011 OMY blog awards, was sponsored by Tourism Victoria along with the airline partner, Jetstar. Of course, I wanted to take the opportunity to put forward my experience as a first time traveler with this airline, but also I need to tell...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Sep 27, 2011, 7:31 am
Ahhh – to be a kid again! These days when I think about chocolates, I immediately think of the weight that I’ve worked so hard to lose by dieting. Then, if the chocolates are there in front of me – all slimming thoughts are lost. Anyway – I learned from Panny that there are many reasons in f...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Sep 22, 2011, 1:27 pm
Not afraid to get your ‘scare’ on this Halloween? Don’t know where to go? – Have I got a scoop for you!!! ‘Trick or Treat’ in Sengkang West Well, it’s actually not all that scary really, and in fact the event is being completely geared up as ‘family friendly’. That is, we’re cat...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Sep 22, 2011, 12:30 pm
I’m feeling a little violated and vulnerable after my annual health screening yesterday (no more information requires sharing). :) So, to make me feel better about myself, I’d like to pass on to you, dear readers, a recent Aussie Pete ‘winning experience’. Having spent the best part of a de...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Sep 19, 2011, 12:58 pm
This is something I wasn't aware of - and just when I thought "I knew it all"! In Singapore, it is quite a serious offence to disrespect the national flag in any way. But back down under, I have learned recently through reading about a TV satire about the current Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, "At H...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Sep 13, 2011, 1:00 pm
Seriously? Until now, I thought that Tom Jones was the most famous thing to ever come out of Wales... well, I may stand corrected. While the popular ageing singer may still have ladies (usually his age) throwing their underwear on-stage while he performs, this 65-year old Welsh great-grandmother ha...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Sep 13, 2011, 11:19 am
Colours of Melbourne - Part 1 MY HEART was in my throat. I could literally feel the blood coursing through my veins. The air was filled with an atmosphere of both excitement and trepidation that were in direct competition with one another. As Jetstar flight number JQ8 from Singapore touched down on...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 30, 2011, 11:33 am
With a backlog of articles to write after a short break from blogging, here's a video that I've been meaning to feature for some time... An exclusive preview of the iPhone 5... Or is it?? Millions of people have watched the original of this video on YouTube, and by all accounts ma...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 21, 2011, 6:03 pm
A couple of weeks ago, we were invited for dinner by our good friend, the lovely, Ivy Woo. This time, it was to experience the unique cooking style of Chris Eng and his 21-years as an Executive Chef. Chris opened 'Jade Garden' at the Chevrons Club with his sister, Jenny, just a few months ago....
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 14, 2011, 11:55 am
By now, I'm sure dear readers, that you would have noticed a kind of sub-theme emerging in my blog over the last few weeks... that of healthy living. I've spoken recently about the importance of healthy eating and an active lifestyle. Today, I want to briefly talk about the very healthy side t...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 9, 2011, 9:53 am
WOW!!! What more can I say... every year the spectacular that is the celebration of Singapore's independence just gets bigger and better. I'm not just talking about the fireworks and performances - the emotion that this event inspires is enough to bring goosebumps to your skin and to cause the hair ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 7, 2011, 3:28 pm
I think this is an absolutely brilliant idea!! I was invited by a fellow 2011 Singapore Blog Award winner (Best Lifestyle Blog), Bing, from storyofbing.com to take part in a global campaign known as 'The 7 Links Blog Project'. The idea, is that bloggers from all over the world list out seven of thei...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 7, 2011, 10:55 am
In Singapore where a very high work ethic is essential, having a couple of young boys can ensure that my whole family always stays active. Whether it's the extended office hours, making sure I keep up my work-out time at the gym, running around for various engagements as a celebrity blogger, keepin...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 4, 2011, 10:42 am
I have no problems with anybody having 'quirky' hobbies... but I don't think that I'd feel very comfortable if my neighbour was spending time trying to split atoms in his kitchen! A Swedish man has been arrested for doing just that. The 31-year old quasi-physicist, Richard Handl, has admitted to be...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Aug 2, 2011, 1:05 pm
It is with a great deal of sadness and some trepidation that I feel compelled to finally write about this topic. There are many campaigns that run in different countries urging motorists to be very wary and mindful of motorcycle riders... one that pops into mind, is "Look Left, Look Right... Look Bi...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 31, 2011, 9:10 am
A slight diversion from my usual subject matter... Most of my readers are probably very weary of reading about my weight loss, and the last thing you want to hear from me, would be how much of a hard effort I put in each and every week at the gym. So, I'm going to change gears a little and talk abou...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 24, 2011, 11:34 am
On 23rd July, 2011, the winners of the 2011 OMY Singapore Blog Awards were announced at a star-studded function held at Shanghai Dolly at Clarke Quay in Singapore. As I point out in my interview in the bi-lingual vodcast below, it was both quite humbling and exciting at the same time to have won th...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 22, 2011, 10:36 pm
Today is the awards presentatation for the 2011 OMY Singapore Blog Awards. Although I walked away with first place in my category last year, I'm not really feeling as confident this time around. However, you can see if I win as the news breaks, by following the event as it unfolds live from 1:15pm t...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 18, 2011, 12:40 pm
In Singapore, for around S$300,000 you would be able to buy a new 2010 model HSV Senator Signature (current COE included). What you maybe didn't know, is that for the same price, you could be the proud new owner of a "Terrafugia Transition"... but this is no ordinary vehicle! It is the latest flyin...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 17, 2011, 11:11 am
I've often thought that it might be nice to get away from the rate race, and find a nice remote desserted island somewhere to settle down. I think perhaps I've found it! - The only problem is I'll need a spare £750,000 (around S$1.47 million) for the investment... I actually know of many small cond...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 14, 2011, 1:39 pm
It's not uncommon these days to view graphic images as part of 'shock' campaigns to bring about emotive responses and sometimes even fear in the public. This is even true in Singapore - one just needs to look at the labelling on any packet of cigarettes. However my question to you, my dear readers, ...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 13, 2011, 1:12 pm
As soon as someone asks if I'm clever enough to accomplish something, I can never resist the challenge. In fact, I think it might be human nature and is inherent in each and every one of us. So let me thrown down the gauntlet and challenge you... the game below, "The Impossible Quiz" will take a sh...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 10, 2011, 1:27 pm
Ok - here's a very important message for all TV and Movie producers and directors, talent and casting agents and modelling studios - you better get in quick!! Just check out this absolute CUTENESS OVERLOAD!! Some kids are just born to be stars, and the talent put forth by this particular child along...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 10, 2011, 11:57 am
Any time a baby is born, it's an absolute miracle - However, a couple of very cute but amazing records have been set recently. In the first childbirth miracle, the proud parents of twin girls will have no problem telling them apart - although the babies were born just 10-minutes apart, the differen...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 6, 2011, 12:14 pm
Sometimes I discover real nuggets of stories from the global media which leave even me with very little to say and in some cases cause any potential commentary to remain lodged in my brain with no way to convey my thoughts into words. This is one of those articles. The British Gambling Commission ha...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jul 4, 2011, 12:17 pm
It kind of sounds like an oxymoron - if a proposed bill to be debated in Icelandic parliament when it returns after the summer break is enacted into law, it will see smokers needing to visit a Doctor first before having a prescription for cigarettes filled by a pharmacy. The lawmakers are consideri...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jun 30, 2011, 12:04 pm
A huge thank you to my ex-colleague and very good friend, Ralphie, for sending these images through to me (he's a great guy, but has extremely poor judgement when choosing football teams to support) As I scroll through the absolutely amazing pictures, I cannot help but feel some connection to the do...
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Peter B. posted an article on Aussie Pete - Jun 28, 2011, 11:52 am
EXCLUSIVE CCTV FOOTAGE RELEASED The Location: The Check-In Counter for Jetstar (Operated by Skycare) The Players: In the blue corner, Radio DJ (shock-jock) Iain Stables and in the red corner, a much larger Check-In Staff Member, Patrick Joseph Ulberg The Problem: Mr Stables turns up late for his fli...
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