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mrbrown

Singapore

Father of 3, Blogfather of Singapore, satirist, writer, traveler, podcaster & boss of new media company. Loves gadgets, film cameras & bicycle commuting.

Interests: anime, xbox, japanese robot toys, iphone, gba and pc gaming, writing about my country, playing with my daughters, faith and joy, and my son isaac, cycling, lord of the rings movies, mobile phones, apple macintoshes, ps3.

Recent Activity

Breaking News: NEA to issue new PISAI index to measure how many boogers you will need to dig out of your nose, based on the current Indonesian haze. We are currently at PISAI 19, I believe. [Image by Amy Kong]... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at mrbrown.com

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For Fans of the Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer went into receivership just after five years of operations, but we think it may be more useful as a haze fighter. [image by @evesuze] Update via Yahoo: Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problem "A ministry official, Hadi... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at mrbrown.com

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This Guangzhou cargo handler is Employee of the Month

Youtube link: http://youtu.be/tPzRPga6uDg You may want to think twice the next time you send your freight via China Southern Airlines if this Guangzhou airport video is an example of their standard of care. The sheer incompetence and bochupness of the... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at mrbrown.com

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Smog gets in my eyes

Update: The NEA's three-hour PSI reading at 3pm is now at an unhealthy 105. Smokers, save some money and put away the cigarettes. Just step outside and breathe in deeply. My eyes turned red and teared even as I took... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at mrbrown.com

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Don't Play Play, ok?

Ya! You think what? A PLAY-ground is for playing? Of course not! [Photo at Blk 323B Sengkang East Way, taken by David Tan near his home.] Update via ST: "Located at Block 323B at Sengkang East Way, the sign was... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at mrbrown.com

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A lot less blind spots than my previous cannot-make-it Linksys.

Commented 3 days ago on A light at the window at mrbrown.com

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Asus RT-N66U.

Commented 4 days ago on A light at the window at mrbrown.com

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A light at the window

Sometimes, when I come home late from work, I can see the light of my flat in the distance, while I'm walking home from the bus stop. It warms my heart to know my loved ones are at home. Then... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at mrbrown.com

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Semarang 2013: Anything for a plane ride

My Facebook feed is filled with photos of friends off to some faraway land. It is that time of the year again, when families go on their June vacations and the head of the household has to figure out where... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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The New Mac Pro: More than just a black toilet roll

The new Mac Pro : It will move you to tears. The new Mac Pro : A computer you will grow fondue of. The new Mac Pro : Power for both the budding genius and the blooming idiot. [Images by... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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OS X Mavericks causes unhappiness

Breaking News: Merlion very upset that Apple stopped using lions in its OS X naming scheme. "I was certain it would be me next," he cried. "What about me?" said Singa the ex-Courtesy Lion. "I quit my job to be... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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An aura of truth

I recently changed my FB Profile photo to a shot taken by Ryan, at Mr Wong's restaurant in Sydney, and many noticed the halo around me, created by the lighting in the place. My friend Jeff sent me this photo... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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周杰倫！我愛你！

The wife and I went to watch Jay Chou (周... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Poor little billionaire

According to the Guardian, Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has sued Forbes magazine for libel in a British court, for valuing him at ONLY 20 billion. Oh poor thing, what will his billionaire prince friends think of him if... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Happy Guy brown

This is one of my photos, taken in Sardinia, Italy, recently. My friend Belinda alerted me to the fact that someone had used my photo for a dating site as HappyGuyA: HappyGuyA is apparently a full-time IP, Trademark and Patent... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Nanjing 2013: A short break

Ryan and I are in Nanjing, courtesy of S... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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"Her life was pick up one," said my moth... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Yaacob wants you to read the "right" things

My mother, when I told her about MDA's new online licencing scheme: "Gahmen so free ah? Why they don't do something more useful?" Mom has a way of not mincing her words. But Minister Yaacob "Freak Events" Ibrahim says, to... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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The best screen protector in the world

Customer: "Do you have an iPad screen protector that prevents my kid from getting shortsightedness?" Friend, who runs the iPhone pushcart: "Have. Take away the iPad." Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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MDA displays its light touch once again

Caption from Simisai Also Licence: "Ministers who touch more than 500 bananas are required to apply for a Touch My Banana Licence." Once again, the MDA shows us their "light touch" of the Internet, according to this Reuters report: http://mrbrwn.co/13gWfGx... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Big woot to Anthony Chen and his Cannes win!

First of all, I'd like to congratulate Director Anthony Chen for winning Best New Film at Cannes for his feature film, Ilo Ilo. It is an awesome achievement to win at Cannes. That said, I'd like to address the nutters... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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the mrbrown show: Kim Huat goes to Bondi Beach

Youtube link: http://mrbrwn.co/18rxASV Kim Huat thinks he has what it takes to make it in Australia. Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Vivid Sydney 2013: Beach boys

We made our way to Bondi for our lunch at the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. I have to say this is dining with quite a great view. Here we ordered seafood like scallops and grilled king prawns because hey,... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Vivid Sydney 2013: You gotta hand it to them

This hand at my Sydney hotel room door freaks me out whenever I walk by. Sometimes I stare at it expecting it to reach out and grab me. This feeling happens when I've had one too many coffees or glasses... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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Vivid Sydney 2013: Playing with light

Ryan and I arrived in Sydney at 8am in the morning, feeling a little zombie-fied because we took the redeye flight from Singapore. It was made worse by the fact that Singapore is two hours behind so really, we were... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2013 at mrbrown.com

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