My Broadband Wireless Network Experience [long]

Conclusions at bottom,
Whether it’s checking out eMedicine.com or relaxing by watching videos on youtube, most of us have become very reliant on the Internet. So when problems arise, frustration level hit record levels.
For the 2 years, I was using a 1500kbps ADSL connection from Singnet Broadband. Subscribing to it granted me a new iPod mini [...]

Review: Haato (Ridgewood Condominium)

Recently, J. called in an old debt, made in jest, and visited one of the outlets of Haato, in particular the one hidden at Ridgewood Condominium.

The place isn’t very accessible by public transport. Parking along the road outside of Ridgewood Condominium leading to the place was simple. The place was small, with one table seating [...]

Farewell Party for [/on] the Library

The Medical Library of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is due to be demolished to make way for a bigger, better building. Something to do with research and whatnot, things that seem remote to the typical medical student who mourns the death of an old friend – the, ahem, comfortable place where he [...]

Review: Crêperie AR-MEN

Crêperie AR-MEN is a charming place around Tanjong Pagar, and one of two places J. knows of in Singapore that specialise in selling French crêpes. The pronunciation of “crêpes” is slightly closer to “crap” than “creeps”, as is favoured by most Singaporeans.
After way too long, J. decided to visit the place with fellow food reviewer [...]

Books: Saturday by Ian McEwan

Disclaimer: J. is not affiliated with and has no vested interest in amazon.com.
Having a couple of weeks of holiday, J. finds himself in the unfamiliar territory of having way too much free time. Therefore, he has resumed his old hobby (having relinquished the old one of computer games) of reading. One reference he uses to [...]

Pathology: Studying in NUS

J.’s been spending a lot of time in school. A lot.
Any experienced student will tell you that the following is nice for a good long day/night of studying in school.
1. Books and Notes
Self-explanatory, really. You need to study, yes?
2. Either (a) a locker (b) a really large, durable bag and strong core + shoulder muscles
Getting [...]

Bachata Competition

Bachata originated from the Dominican Republic, [blah blah insert history here, or just read Wikipedia's entry] and it’s mostly romantic and a little sad. The basic step is 3 steps to the left and a movement like a hip bump, followed by 3 steps to the right and a movement. Repeat.
Bachata, when danced socially, is [...]

Pathology: Redundant Phrase

According to Stedman’s Medical Dictionary:
Cirrhosis – A chronic liver disease of highly various etiology characterised by inflammation, degeneration and regeneration in differing proportions; pathologic hallmark is formation of microscopic or macroscopic nodules separated by bands of fibrous tissue; impairment of hepatocellular function and obstruction to portal circulation often lead to jaundice, ascites and hepatic failure.
To [...]

Printer: Brother DCP-115C

Addendum added below. J.’s not happy with the printer.
At the ITShow Singapore 2007, J., via his cousin’s friend (brochures) and the mother (the actual buying) decided to purchase a new Print/Copy/Scan machine – the Brother DCP-115C.
It cost $88.
Woohoo! And here it is, after being set up.

Yes, it’s a not-quite sexy beast crouching on a shelf [...]

Webcomic: Dr McNinja

The Adventures of Dr McNinja
Everyone loves webcomics about healthcare professionals, right?
That is, healthcare professionals who are also NINJAS!
Kickass.