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Hey guys, I am a 24 year old undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. Currently, I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

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Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Travel destinations: Loiza, Puerto Rico: 5 of 6
Loiza is a city rich in history and tradition, known for its Afro-Hispanic culture. In fact, it is often dubbed as the Africa of Puerto Rico, with many of the freed African slaves settling in the area after the abolition. Experience this exciting fusion of cultures as you indulge in the unique cuisine and music co-created by ... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer Tottenham Hotspur's quest to break into the top 4: 9 of 10
Two seasons ago, an outbreak of food poisoning snuffed out Tottenham's hopes of claiming a deserved fourth place finish. Two seasons on, it seems that an inferiority complex is starting to assume the role of the next virus.The team is certainly lacking self-belief at the moment, unable to convert draws into wins, leaking goal... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Is Capello the right man for the England job?: 15 of 15
The board men of the English FA have long been accused of being old-fashioned businessmen who are severely inadequate in terms of football knowledge. Yet, they were tasked with making a crucial decision for the future of the English national team. For what it's worth, the appointment of Fabio Capello has appeased a large part... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: MythBusters: 6 of 6
"I reject your reality and substitute my own!" - One of the famous quotes by Adam Savage and which aptly sums up what the show is all about. This long standing series on Discovery Channel attempts to debunk urban myths and legends by putting them through a series of tests and experiments. And if the mythbusting crew fails to ... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer Can Sven Eriksson redeem himself as manager of Manchester City: 5 of 5
Nine games into the 2007/2008 season, Manchester City are already jostling for a place among the supposed big four' of the Barclays Premiership. Man City fans are certainly rubbing their eyes at the sudden change in the fortunes of their beloved sky blues'. Man City's last season can be described as wretched at best, managing... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Singapore's chances to qualify for World Cup 2010: 4 of 4
When Fandi Ahmad embarked on his journey to ply his trade in Europe for FC Groningen, people were predicting the start of a successful spell for Singapore soccer. Arguably the best player ever to grace the fields of Singapore, Fandi performed admirably for the Dutch club and even got instated in the club's Hall of Fame. Many ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Should the English Premiership take games overseas?: 2 of 2
This "gem of an idea", quoting Alex Ferguson's sarcastic remark regarding Richard Scudamore's grand plan to take Premier League games overseas, has confounded the critics and created excitement among its overseas supporters at the same time. As a fan in Asia, I am fully supportive of this idea. My answer to this question is a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Reflections on the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final: 2 of 2
Fresh from clinching their domestic league titles, Manchester United and Barcelona were set to meet in what fans have been calling a "dream final" between the top two teams in Europe. With the benefit of hindsight, it might have been more aptly described as a matchup between the best in Europe and the best of the rest. Manch... More..