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Hey boys and girls! Good news, the e-Vouchers that give you free battery covers and free SIM card registration have now been extended till 30 November!
So if you’re thinking of buying an INQ Mini, be sure to print this voucher out, and use them at any Singtel Hello! Store by Nov 30! That’s $77.75 worth of savings!
Click below for printable version!
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Tags: INQ Mini, INQ Mobile Mini, vouchers
INQmobile Contest Winners + More
Hey y’all, just a couple of announcements regarding the INQmobile winner for the contest we had. link
I’m proud to announce the winner:
Yin!
Congratulations! -))) I’m sure those vouchers will come in handy -) The wonderful folk from INQmobile’s agency will be in touch with you shortly!
In other news:
1. There will be another INQmobile Mini 3G roadshow from Oct 31 – Nov 09, 11am – 10pm daily at Plaza Singapura, Level 1! So rock on down if you want to check out the mobile phones -)
2. Print these vouchers to enjoy the following perks!
- Free pack of INQmobile mini 3G battery covers (worth $34.95)
- Waiver of registration fee and SIM card charge (worth $42.80) when you sign up for the INQmobile Mini 3G handset at the roadshow
Click on link for printable version
3. INQ Mini 3G does not come with a hefty price tag and can be yours for free when you sign
up with SingTel
4. Mediacorp artistes appearance: Dai Yang Tian @ 8pm (31 Oct) and Elvin Ng @ 8pm (1
Nov)
5. There will also be a lucky draw for anyone who purchases the INQ Mini 3G on 31 Oct -‐ 1 Nov.
Winner will walk away with free 12mth free mobile subscription. 1 winner each day.
So if you’re thinking about what to do this weekend, why not take a trip downtown, and check out the INQ Mini 3Gs that will be there for you to try out! And get connected!
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If you’re a Citibank customer with 3G smartphone who’s constantly on the go, Citibank’s mobile platform could just be the best thing that happened to you.
I’m not a Citibank customer, but it was nice to receive this piece of news about Citi Mobile that points to the next step in mobile services for banking.
What Is The Citi Mobile Platform?
It’s a mobile banking service launched by Citibank on 14 August 2009 that consists of Citi Mobile and Citi Alerts.
Looking at the screenshots, it seems that the service has been well designed for the multitude of transactions that take place everyday. Because of the design simplicity, navigation and interaction is a breeze, and all the heavy lifting is done in the background. I’m already a fan of Internet Banking, and this looks exactly like how it’ll be a good user experience.
And Now It Shines!
Well, banking services aren’t everything, I mean, sure you could spend a couple of minutes commuting and getting your banking errands done, but it’s this portion of the service that I believe the Citi Mobile Platform shines. Truly understanding the mobile customer and providing information on the go, there are 3 additional services: Gourmet Pleasure, Promotions and Find My Citi.
Gourmet Pleasure
At a touch, you have access to finding out where Citibank is accepted and having promotions for Singaporeans’ favourite past time: Eating!
Promotions
And if you’re love the offers and promotions that come with getting a credit card, it’s always useful to stay up to date with the latest good tidings. I mean, I know not all of us read the monthly brochures that come with our credit card statements, it’s the 21st century!
Find My Citi
And the last bit of usefulness that comes the service, is the ability to find out just where your standalone Citibank services are, just in case.
Is It Secure?
If you’ve ever used Citibank’s Online Banking Service, then it is equally as secure, after all, the Citi Mobile Platform is essentially a customized version meant for the mobile browser. But to put you at ease, Citi Mobile utilize a secure process with end-to-end encryption and a flash SMS alert that sends you a One-Time PIN (OTP) to complete any transactions. These are almost universal security standards, so you can rest easy.
I’m really impressed with the comprehensiveness of the Citi Mobile Platform. You can tell that it’s a truly complex infrastructure that supports you every mobile banking need, while ensuring your privacy and security. The beauty is that it doesn’t overwhelm you, truly a high point in service design.
I’m Sold, But Can I Use It On My Mobile Phone?
According to Citibank, the Apple iPhone has a dedicated optimized offering, and is mobile web optimized for other mobile devices. Of course, the platform is designed of new generation phones like Nokia N97,HTC dream etc and hence looks better on these devices
If you’re an existing Citibank customer, you owe it to yourself to use this service more often, and maximize the 21st century experience.
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Tags: Citi Alerts, Citi Mobile, Citibank, Mobile Banking
pursuing the romance
i’ve got a be-jillion things on my mind. okay, that’s an exaggeration, but there are definitely a few things on my list of to-do’s in between my mafia-fix, courtesy of The Sopranos and The Godfather Trilogy.
but yes, here are a couple of things i want to achieve, or get started on during my unofficial sabbatical.
1. practice music theory
2. get started on my music workstation
3. finish my paperwork
4. finish packing my room
5. start getting back into shape
6. register a domain and host a blog
7. catalog all the things i don’t need and sell them
but yes, i’ve been getting sidetracked because of my “mafia in the media” fixation and reading Tucker Max’s “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell“. but y’know, i’ve got about two seasons of The Sopranos to go, and one more Godfather movie, so i’m making good speed. probably get started on one of the seven items next week.
anyway, sidetracking me today were some music related commitments. in the A.M i was at a photoshoot with the guys from Shelves to prepare for our gig at the Prince Of Wales next Thursday. Details below:
Well, I’m assuming you want to see what we’ve been up to. This is just my edited version of the stills that Little from fFurious helped us with today.
In the evening, Leeson was invited to Ben Sherman’s VIP (Very Important Plectrum) event, and it was stellar catching bands like Force Vomit and The Fire Fight play, and also just chatting with some old friends from the scene.
In case you’re wondering what the event’s about, basically, bands from all over the world have donated autographed guitar picks and are auctioning them for charity. Ben Sherman Singapore will donate your proceeds to SPH’s Pocket Money Fund for under privileged students. So if you’d like to help with a good cause, check the site out here.
The Fire Fight in action.
So thanks to Ben Sherman, and the folks from Wing Tai for showing us a good time, dressing the bands up in some fine threads, and the gift voucher. I can safely say my drummer and I have already put it to good use.
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hate and filth
i’m in the business of strong words and strong emotions today.
first up, i don’t i truly hate anyone. but if i meet someone similar to me, especially in similar weaknesses, two things may happen. i either end up liking that person, or the more common reaction is that i hate the absolute guts of the person. (period of time may vary.)
why is this true? i suppose it’s because when someone’s flaws are so glaringly obvious, you can’t help but feel that you want to correct them, especially when it’s a problem you’ve overcome. the other explanation could be that you are hating yourself vicariously through said doppelganger. self loathing is a powerful tool, it probably makes you do things above cognitive reason.
another thought that came up today, was thinking about london. how one city at the forefront of the creative industry is one of the filthiest. i wonder if there’s a correlation. maybe it’s in the filth that artists are inspired for their edgy, thought provoking art pieces. disfranchisement, frustration, correction, interpretation all come into play with what’s wrong in our world. or maybe the filth is left behind by the creation, a by-product, yesterdays news being left behind by the wayside.
hate and filth, random little outbursts that just force a reaction out of you. sometimes you have to be pushed really hard before you’re shoved.
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Wild Eyed Boy
“they told you you’re no good to any, tell yourself you’re so good to many, sell your soul you’re no good to many, how much can you take..? wild eyed boy, your heart still won’t settle, wild eyed boy, how much can you take?”
i say i love to write, but that’s just me talking isn’t it? i’ve never been more afraid to put some black to white, simply because there’s a sort of finality the moment words form and sentences take shape. i love it, but do i love it enough to earn me a living, become a hired gun for the content hooligans that be?
i don’t know. to be judged and scrutinised the moment people pay, in some form or another, to consume the work you’ve put together. writing is a craft to me, and in my little dream world, i’m the only one that matters when i write.
but professional writing, means you write for your audience. writing that makes a difference, perhaps pays the bills, is writing for the benefit of others, not for yourself. i suppose this is where i still need to mature as a writer, and be content with my little diary-ist blog.
ever since i’ve stopped working, i really do put thought into what my next step should be. i don’t want to be a writer if it’s what i like doing. i would like to be a writer, knowing that i’m a good writer, and i deserve that paycheck. same thing with teaching, i’d become a secondary school teacher not because i liked teaching, but i know i would be good at it. it’s akin to the pursuit of a craft for me, the value that i place on a job at least, and contributing to society in a positive way.
and i guess that’s why i’m so restless, so eager, yet so apprehensive. as i get on in my years, i don’t think i’ll be awarded this luxury again, and i’m slowly running out of career options. but i really want to nail the next stage in my life, i’d want to go in knowing and believing that this is where i should be, and it didn’t conveniently fall into my lap like the last one.
i think that’s what’s been missing in my life the past two years too.. i’ve just gone on for the ride, but i haven’t seized my own opportunities, and made sense of my own life. too much of a good thing can be bad, you start believing things last forever, or they can only go one way, the good way.
well, i suppose when i set my mind on what’s next, and act on it, i’d have matured somewhat, and keep doing what needs to be done.
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clive street coffee
So I was convinced that Clive Street coffee was worth checking out by Niki, and I really wasn’t disappointed. The funny thing, was that, I was early, and I was trying to find the place, but I had no idea what it looked like. I found an old ‘kopitiam’ (coffeeshop), and decided to wait for Niki there, and it turned out, this was where I was supposed to be all along!
I totally fell in love with the charm of the kopitiam. As you can see, it isn’t frequented by yuppies, and time really slows down when you’re sipping thick black kopi, reading a book or just enjoying someone else’s company.
I can definitely see myself spending many a Saturday here, conversation, urban reconciliation and everything that distracts you from the Singapore rat race.
Thanks Niki, for showing a local around his own country! Hahaha!
Read Niki’s post here.
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life of brian
i play bass, like music, culture & technology too much.
i used to work as a public relations and social media consultant.
i think i might try my hand at writing or teaching as a career.
i'm mostly harmless and easy to talk to, especially in small doses.
i am saved by grace alone.
what i’m reading- singularity industries
- loose thoughts
- Shelves
- i’m waking up to…
