Peter B.

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2009 Most Complained About Ads Down-Under - Including Banned TV Commercials

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2009, 6:46 am
Are Aussies becoming too prudish? The Australian 'Advertising Standards Bureau' has published a list of this year’s most complained about advertisements. Most complaints relate to - discrim...
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Happy 'Hip Hop' Christmas from Aussie Pete!!

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 2:40 am
To all my loyal readers, subscribers and friends!! We'll be having a 'hip hop' time this Christmas... many happy returns for the festive season - from Aussie Pete, Sammi and Jaime!!! Sen...
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A Musical Genius – The Andrew Chen Story

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2009, 8:58 am
He was born in Melbourne, Australia, moved to Singapore at a young age where he spent the next 10-years of his life. Last year he headed back down-under to study in Brisbane – and now at just 19 yea...
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Google Goggles – The Visual Future of Internet Search (iWhat?)

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 12:00 am
This is absolutely amazing! – I just wonder what the “iCan’t” guys will be doing to match this application and its functionality? (*nudge, nudge*) Google will be utilizing more of our senses ...
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A Few More Cultural Nuances

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 7:51 am
Apart from the most obvious cultural differences most foreigners are exposed to when they relocate to Singapore, here are a few of my (not so immediately recognizable) recent observations and why they...
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Drink, Drive,.... Idiot!!

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 11:59 pm
Disclaimer: Aussie Pete in no way condones drink driving… remember, as the campaign in Australia says, “ if you drink then drive, you’re a bloody idiot!!” I’ve written before about the dang...
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The Global Expat Blog Ring Is Growing – South American Bloggers On-Board

Peter B. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 12:08 am
The ‘mini-project’ I’ve been working on has really taken off recently. Along with the growing number of readers and subscribers, the ‘Global Expat Blog Ring’ is expanding at a very rapid rat...
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Our New Car - Toyota Wish

Peter B. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 5:09 am
This article probably should have been written a couple of months ago when we took delivery of our new car. I guess the process was quite lengthy, that I just plain forgot due to the excitement of fin...
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Majulah Singapura - Onward Singapore

Peter B. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 8:17 am
As young children, we are taught the words and tune of our National Anthem - for an Aussie growing up in primary school of the 1970s, this means that I had to learn two anthems... the original "God sa...
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Interview with an Expat in Singapore

Peter B. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 6:07 am
Since relocating to Singapore, I've been interviewed many times on a variety of subjects - from what life is like for a foreigner in Singapore to my experiences of being an expat blogger. The inte...
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Singapore Weather is Perfect for Aussies that Love Their Sports

Peter B. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 11:06 am
Aussies love their sports – whether it’s as a spectator or a participant (usually both)!! Personally (and I’ve spoken about this until I’m blue in the face), I’m an absolute maniac about my ...
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Number One News Source in Singapore

Peter B. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 6:06 am
Anybody with just an inkling of internet knowledge knows about RSS Feeds and Readers... in fact, technology today allows us to land breaking news right to our desktops virtually as it happens anywhere...
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Education is a Critical Factor

Peter B. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 6:45 am
When making the decision to plant our roots in Singapore, one of the key contributing factors to consider was the availability of high quality education facilities and programs. We soon learned that ...
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Diversity Breeds Multiculturalism

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 12:21 pm
Many countries across the globe devise strategies and work very hard to promote diversity - whether it be in business or society in general. It is common for instance, for many US-based companies to s...
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Motorola are Back - Here Comes The Droid!

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:41 pm
Combine this with the Q3 results... no wonder Share Prices are 'soaring'!! Compliments of Aussie Pete :)
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Are You a Winner? Have You Uploaded Your Pics Yet?

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 4:06 am
If you didn’t take the lead from my previous article about SG Interactive, then you haven’t given up the opportunity of a free night’s stay at Sentosa yet. The competition is still open… but y...
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Bring On The Weekend - *Decisions, Decisions*

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 7:48 am
"All work and no play makes Pete a dull boy!!"... since first stepping foot off our SQ flight from Australia three years ago, we've 'been there, done that' - but we're a far cry from h...
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Shop Till You Drop (or Partaayyy Until The Wee Hours)

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 8:20 am
Disclaimer: The following article is based completely on my own experiences, so I therefore strongly suggest you visit www.sg’s ‘Nightlife and Entertainment’ website for a much, much wider varie...
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To Makan or Not to Makan - I Love My Food!!

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 7:27 am
Whenever I talk to any of my Singapore mates, it doesn't matter what the topic starts out about, it always inevitably ends up with us discussing food... where the best places to eat can be found, ...
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The Future of Singapore's Marina Bay in 3D

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 10:10 am
If you're anything like me, you would've been blown away when you saw PM Lee present this video in his 2009 National Day Rally speech. Nothing more to say in this article... sit back, enjoy a...
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Working in Singapore – Everything You Needed To Know

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 5:01 am
OK, so life’s not all fun and games! We all spend a large chunk of our time working to support the life that we so dearly want to enjoy. One of the most common reasons that people (mainly those fro...
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Here's The Buzz!! - The Fun Never Stops in Singapore

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 1:08 am
Here's the latest buzz, y'all!! No matter what your reason for being in Singapore, there is never a shortage of events and goings-on to inspire every single one of you. Whether you are sporti...
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Win a Night's Stay on Sentosa Island

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 6:29 am
This competition is just too easy!! Simply upload your photos (or videos or audio) to the .SG Interactive Gallery, and you stand a chance to win. Sentosa Island is Singapore's premier resort dest...
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Informative and Downloadable Eye Candy – Singapore Pictorials

Peter B. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 1:26 am
Each time that I’ve downloaded an edition of one of the ‘Sutra Series’ of Pictorials, it never fails to raise the hair on the back of my neck. Not because I’m afraid or cold, but because the i...
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2009 Singapore Blog Awards Ceremony – Exclusive 'After Party' Access

Peter B. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 12:29 am
After a four-month long journey, the time is finally upon us. Tomorrow night will see Singapore’s top bloggers gathering in what will probably be the ‘blogging event of the year’. The winners of...
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Crazy But Cool Photo Manipulations

Peter B. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 9:27 am
Erik Johansson, a young talented artist from Sweden, creates remarkable images by digitally modifying photographs that he took himself. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves… some very, very...
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Aussie Pete Blog Now Read In 100 Countries and 47 Languages

Peter B. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 3:54 am
Some time ago, Aussie Pete blog reached a milestone and had a ‘make-over’. I think the time has come again for a bit of a facelift, but I will wait until after the OMY Blog Awards ceremony is over...
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Exclusive Video – Lion Attacks!! (Fine Line between Journalism and Stupidity)

Peter B. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 3:33 am
WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO I have spoken to many friends here in Asia about the late (and great) Steve Irwin – otherwise know as the ‘Crocodile Hunter’. It seems to be a common misconception (proba...
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The Amazing Chameleon – Reptile or Human?

Peter B. posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 10:41 am
The power of nature, as we already know, is truly awesome, and one of the most incredible of reptiles is the wondrous chameleon. The ability to change colours to blend in to its surroundings acts as a...
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High Quality Singapore Medical Professionals – Aussie Pete Retires

Peter B. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 8:05 am
I’ve recently received many emails from concerned readers asking if all is ok, given that the number of articles being written on Aussie Pete blog has diminished somewhat over the last few weeks. F...
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Story Of The Image – Follow-up Media

Peter B. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 2:42 am
Further to my article on our visit to the National Museum of Singapore to view the inspiring and moving exhibition, “Story Of The Image”, the OMY Lifestyle team have published an article (apologie...
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Dance Flick!! Consumer Warning – Be Prepared For Deep Belly Laughs

Peter B. posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 2:22 am
Thanks once again to the OMY Blog Awards team, last week I had the opportunity to view a special VIP preview of the Wayans Brothers latest movie, “Dance Flick”. Now before I attended, I must say ...
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Alien Feeding Fenzy - Extremely Rare Video Footage

Peter B. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 5:05 am
OK dear readers - it's your call... is this an alien feeding frenzy? Or is just downright freaky? One thing's for sure - nature can truly be awesome!! This endangered species of amphibian, is...
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A Story of the Image – Absolutely 'Awe Inspiring'

Peter B. posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 12:31 am
Last Sunday offered me the rare experience of viewing some of the most awe-inspiring works of art that I have ever seen in my lifetime. As a part of an invited group of OMY bloggers, I attended a guid...
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If Not, Then What? – Integrating Foreign Talent In Singapore

Peter B. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 10:43 pm
At the National Day celebration dinner in Tanjong Pagar, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew spoke to his constituents and grassroots leaders about the importance of integrating foreign workers to support th...
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'No To Rape' Follow-Up - Very Powerful Video

Peter B. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 6:55 am
In follow-up to my recent article on this topic, the "No To Rape Team" have posted a very, very powerful video on YouTube. You can join their Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...
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