To my relief, one of the remittance centers in Lucky Plaza on Orchard opened early at 8.30am last 29 July 2010. Although I have never used BTI Money Transfer before, it’s one of the accredited centers of BPI so I felt it was alright to try it.

To my surprise, not only do they open early, but, they also remit the money within the day so that it gets credited to one’s Philippine bank account on the same day for a fee of S$5.

On the other hand, Metro Remittance, the center that I previously used, takes around a couple of days for the remittance fee of S$4, so I gladly paid the extra S$1 for the faster transaction.

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My housemate was treated to repeated cussing on my part on the morning of 20 August 2010 (which I later apologized for via SMS). The reason for the s—t, f—k and p—a? Noxious gases from the regular conduction of fogging (to kill pests) were streaming in through the open windows and garbage chute in terrifying clouds.

I scrambled to close all possible entrances into the flat and hurriedly strove to cover the chute’s edges with masking tape while trying not to breathe, even though my heart was pounding with the sudden burst of energy.

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Thanks to the advice and help of GX Supervisor of Fitness First Paragon, Naila, and Fitness First Cathay Front of Desk Manager, Azilah, I was able to request on 10 June 2010 for a call from GX Supervisor of Fitness First Capital Tower — Julian.

Julian called me on my landline on 11 June 2010, and I narrated the ff.:

I had attended the early morning Body Pump class on 10 June 2010. Although the instructor demonstrated charisma, good vocal projection and knowledge, he did two things that, for me, were unwarranted.

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On 05 June 2010, I requested for information through the Singapore Arts Festival Contact Us page:

Hello. My name is Lorna Lopez. I am inquiring about the Festival Chats. I have inquired through the National Library line of 6332.3255 re SAF 2011- A PREVIEW at the Central Public Library on 26 June, and, it’s not on their schedule. Can you please confirm the event?

Furthermore, may I request for information about how a play may become part of the SAF 2011 like a list of requirements?

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Regards,
Lorna Lopez

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I was ill prepared for my DBS Visa credit card application, which had the promo of a 5 year waiver of annual fees. Admittedly, most of it was my fault. First, I waited till the last day of the application for the card, which was 31 May 2010. Second, I glanced at the requirements really quickly and brought the original documents with me without making copies. Third, I did not make sure that I had all the necessary information required on the application form.

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At the end of the I, Malvolio performance at the NAFA Studio Theatre on 26 May 2010, I requested to speak with the supervisor of the Singapore Arts Festival 2010 and ascertained that the seating policy for the venue is first come first served, as stated by ticketing agent SISTIC.

Supervisor Aaron confirmed the fact, therefore, I proceeded to list the reasons why I chose my seat on the fifth row, which an irate usher was trying unsuccessfully to eject me from for the sake of possible latecomers.

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