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GROUPIE


Yilin
The Veggie Salad
Welfare Director


Zhiqin
King of all Porkribs
Creative Director


Kelvin
Captivating Carrot Cake
F&B Director


Choon Peng
All Time Fav Fried Rice
Treasurer


Shuxia
The Eggy Omelette
Events Co-ordinator


Yaolong
Alcohol X
Overseas Ambassador


Mildred
Soup of the Day
Honorary Advisor


Melodie
The Delightful Dessert
Public Relations Director


Marvina
"Plain" Plain Water
Member (awaiting promotion)


CHAT


FUND

Current Balance: $3.00
(as of 25/12/09)

CALENDAR
04 Mar - Lin's Birthday
07 Jul - Peng's Birthday
10 Jul - Mel's Birthday
17 Jul - Xia's Birthday
24 Jul - Ethan's Birthday
12 Aug - Mil's Birthday
03 Sep - ZQ's Birthday
27 Oct - Kel's Birthday
10 Dec- Mixed Rice Day!

OUR SONG

You're way too beautiful world
That's why it'll never work
You have us so excited! so excited!
When you say it's over

Damn all these beautiful girls
They only wanna do your dirt
They'll have you so excited so excited
When they say it's over

PEOPLE

Choon Peng
Melodie
Kelvin
Make Rice
Shu Xia
Delon
Sugar
Ethan

PAST DESIGNS



Bituwin - template
Dementee -

Thursday, February 28, 2008
Edison's Movie

Thought this was quite hilarious.

Don't worry, it's approved by the Mixed Rice censorship board. Hehs.





Shared by
Honorary Advisor
(Since when was I the honorary advisor? I didn't know about it.)

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Final Costs

Hey guys, the hotel final cost is finally reflected on my bank statement. Due to exchange rate changes, hotel charges is now 50cents more per person. Below is the FINAL costs for bangkok trip, no more changes.

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Also, please note that this Sunday's meeting is postponed until further notice. Yilin will let us know when she is free for the bday meetup. Meanwhile, to Kelvin and Mel, do you guys want to chip in for yilin's present? Please reply asap by tagging, thanks.

xia

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Food Hotel Asia

It's Asia's largest international food and hospitality event which is being held in every 2 years. It compromises of 6 main segments which is going to cover the whole of EXPO, and mind you, it's the whole of EXPO. The 6 segments are FoodAsia, Bakery and Pastry, Wine and Spirits Asia, Hotel Asia, Hospitality Style Asia and lastly Hospitality Technology Asia.

I'm certainly 100% interested for it, but most probably only the first few segments will interests you guys but let me assure you, it's enough. The admission tickets is 80 bucks for a one day pass. You can have access to ALL segments.

However, you can choose to pre register to get yourself a free ticket. Too good to be true, nah. Try it and go ahead and register yourself, you might get it. And the exhibition is held from April 22-25.

This is the website. http://www.foodnhotelasia.com/

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Updates on the Bangkok Trip

Good news good news, everything is confirmed now. Hotel has been booked and hooray, the rooms are available and transaction is smooooth :) :) Not like the hotel booking at Phuket. Here are several announcements that you should know.

Important Updates for Bangkok Trip

#1: Melodie will be joining the trip so its gonna be a 9-person group. Delon say their taxi don't have 4-person cap one so we can squeeze 4 in one cab, and 5 in another.

#2: We will be staying in Samran Place Hotel, have asked for non-smoking, high floors for us. For all of you, I requested for twin-beds (separate) but for mil and sisters, I asked for a king sized bed (so they can share). Because actually mildred is taking a twin room for the 3 of them (shhhhh.) Hopefully, they don't find out.

#3: I booked the hotel via Hotels2Thailand which is so much better than Asiarooms. Kelvin, you may want to book via this link too. Because they don't deduct your money until there is vacancy, not like Asiarooms. Plus, they give free insurance to everyone. Shiok, now we got double insurance, from Tigerairways AND Hotels2thailand. They also have attached some complimentary coupons which we can use when shopping/dining/massage. In the email, they also have a map of the hotel which we can use to show taxi uncles.

#4: Here are the total costs for everyone. The costs should be fix already, I don't think there will be any changes but in case there are, I will let you guys know. You guys can return me in the next few months, but not too near the travelling dates please 'cause I need money to change also. If you are keen to return NOW, let me know.


* Airtickets include Insurance and Credit Card Transaction Fees.

#5: Please check your emails, I have sent the Hotel Confirmation E-mail and a Word Document named "BKK Guide". It's a 15 page guide that a forum mate collated from everyone's experience. It's very useful, shows you the place to go, opening hours, things worth buying and eating.

#6: My brother confirm can go already, exams not clashed :)

P.S: I still replies from the rest regarding 2nd March outing, anyway is Suki Sushi buffet okay for that day? Or you guys want Minds Cafe?
love,
xia/ events co-ordinator

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Saturday, February 23, 2008
Meetup for Yilin's Birthday

New Event!

Date: 2nd March 2008
Day: Sunday
Time: Meet at 3pm to go gift-shopping together for yilin. Then, meet her at around 6pm for Dinner. She will let me know soon if she is free that day
Place: To be confirmed, anyone know any other nice place for dinner (which is not exp)

Please please try to come, its a bday celebration for a fellow member afterall.Please tag attendance on tagboard, thanks!

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Friday, February 22, 2008
For Mildred

Mil, JobsDB sent this mail to me with this list of temp jobs, I copied and paste some of the links that I think is pretty good and suitable for you.. coz it's pretty short term.

Temp Admin Assistant/ Customer Service ($6-$9/hr), Recruit Express PteLtd http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102899301

2-6Mths Temp Jobs $6-$8/hr (ERH), Recruit Express Pte Ltd-East Division http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102893701

Immediate Temp Positions (MNCs/Govt/Banks), Recruit Express Pte Ltd -Shenton http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102881501

RECEPTIONIST (TEMP), KHS ASIA PTE LTD http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102863201

2 to 5 Mths Temp Assignments (Students welcomed), Recruit Express PteLtd - Banking & Finance http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102848501

3-6mths Temp Admin Asst - Immediate!, Recruit Express Pte Ltd - Orchard http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102830201

Temp Packers x 20 (WEST), Recruit Express Pte Ltd - Industrial/Int'l Div http://www.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/job.asp?R=JDBS102824301

xia

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Bangkok Rough Plans

Proposed Date: 26th June to 30th June (Thurs to Mon) - Airasia Promotion
Morning Flight there, Evening Flight Back
Price for Airtickets: $180

Proposed Hotel: Samran Place
Reason: Much positive feedback from Forums, friends and 700+ good reviews, good price, good location, minutes awayfrom their MRT Station.
Price: $76 per person for 4 nights. Breakfast included (But not buffet style, it's in the Seeka style)

Total Cost for trip: $256

Everything is planned, now all we need is the confirmation of attendance and agreement. Please come online tml at 10.30pm (Wednesday) for discussion.

Mil, reconsideration possible? we go watch ping pong show! lol.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
TOTO Numbers

Hey all,

I have bought the TOTO Numbers for the following people. Please pay $5 each to xia when we meet up next time. I have sent the pictures of all 10 tickets to these people, please check your email. Altogether, we have 60 strings of numbers. Results will be out at 9.30pm this Thursday.

I wont be putting the numbers up here because in case we tio the 10 million, people won't hunt us down.

TOTO Participants

- Mildred
- Yiin
- Delon
- Zhi Qin
- Kelvin
- Xia

Good Luck!
HUAT AH!

love,
xia

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Monday, February 18, 2008
New Promotion

Phew, luckily still got good promo.
Ok there is a problem, must travel from Thursday to Tuesday then can get $2.
I tried Fri to Tue, Thur to Mon, all will tio $29.99.
I don't think we want to spend 6 days in Bangkok right, lol.

Wait for new promotions, yes/ no ?

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008


This is the targeted promo. Everything planned. The cheapest deal you can find in town right now. Date and flights all planned. What are you guys waiting for? Just give a nod and we are off to a holiday!! Gogogo!!
After this, i'll be posting a hell lots of hotels which i deemed is suitable for us..Xia and I has intended to book these flights this weekend so guys, hurry up...
Regards,
Panicky F&B Directed / BLACK Carrot Cake

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
New Positions Opened

Dear Members of Mixed Rice,

Good news to share. All of us have been promoted to Directors (of our individual department). As of now, we shall be known as the Board of Directors (whether or not your position has the term 'Director' in it", instead of some officer or in charge. These positions (referring to officers and ICs), shall be left to future members, so we will all have assistants in our individual departments etc.

Meanwhile, we have new positions opened for Mixed Rice. Positions are as follow.

Secretary

  • In charge of Updating members of Upcoming activities
  • Record Minutes during Discussion
  • Send a summary of minutes to the Director and absentees
  • Remind Members of Activities the day before
  • Works closely with Director and Events Coordinator.

Position is Opened to all members of Mixed Rice.


Human Resource Personnel

  • In charge of recruiting members
  • Assessing Potential Members
  • Keep a Profile of Current Members
  • Works closely with Welfare In Charge

Position is Opened to all members of Mixed Rice.


Web Master

  • Maintain the Mixed Rice Blog regularly
  • Improve the site’s attractiveness
  • Upload Pictures of Mixed Rice outings
  • Change the outlook of Mixed Rice Blog quarterly year
  • Works closely with Creative Director

Position is Opened to all members of Mixed Rice.


Chief Executive Officer
  • Create Mission and Vision for Mixed Rice
  • Set Goals and Aims (Both long-term and short-term)
  • Review the Goals and Aims Bi-Annually
  • Ensure all the Directors fulfill their roles
  • All Discussions come with a conclusion (In other words, be a bad guy and avoid procrastination)
  • Works closely with Board of Directors

Position is Opened to the Board of Directors only.


Interested applicants can submit your application to kssmixedrice@gmail.com

In your email, please indicate your name, current position and the new position you are interested in. Please also indicate which position you will like to retain after new members have joined the Mixed Rice.

As we are pretty short handed, all Directors are allowed (and strongly encouraged) to apply for another position, till more members are recruited to relieve our burden a little.

Posted by
Your Ambitious Advisor

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Monday, February 11, 2008
Ubin Cycling Outing

Dear All,

The events co-ordinator is here to do her job again.
Here is my next proposed outing!

Date: 2nd March 2008
Day: Sunday
Why: Army guys are out, NTU & NUS Having recess week.. what bout the rest?
Where: Pulau Ubin
Activity: Have nasi lemak breakfast first at CV, then Cycling etc etc (i bet some last min so exciting stunt will appear)

Please tag and state if you'll be free for this outing!
Every single member of Mixedrice is invited!

BY THE WAY, A facebook group for Mixed Rice is set up (thanks to mil's idea :), in the future all photos of outings will be uploaded there, easier for me also. Here's the link to the group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21622862240 Don't worry, I set it as secret so only members can view. Peng and Yilin, you both have to get accounts in order to view and leave messages!

love,
prawnie the scaly seafood.

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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Bangkok Scams

Yo Mixed Rice in the House,

I was surfing for more information about backpacking and Thailand when I came across this.

It's worth reading.

Closed? Best check for yourself: Tall tales by touts
In Thailand, there are many touts selling tour services and one common trick that they will use is to station themselves near major attractions (i.e. such as grand palace, wat po) and approach tourists telling them that the attraction that they are planning to visit is close for the day (a common reason they use is that it's buddha day and religious ceremonies are being held so the temple is closed etc.). They will then suggest to bring tourists to alternative places (usually this place called 'lucky buddha' temple which is opened to public only once a year and it just so happened to be that day!) at a small cost. If the tourists agree to go along, what happens is that the touts will bring the tourists to various shops offering 'special discounts' - these touts earn much money from tourists' spendings in these shops.


Jewellery and Gem Scams: Unlucky Lucky Buddha Temple
Touts will use all kinds of stories to trick you into visiting this place called the Lucky Buddha Temple. They will spin tall tales of people striking rich after visiting the temple. At the temple, you might be made to donate some money to the temple as an offering. What happens after is that you will 'bump' into a person who will offer you a tip on how to earn a quick buck (it's as if the lucky buddha has indeed brought good luck!). Basically, the story that the person will tell you is that the gems in bangkok are really cheap..and one can make a quick buck just by buying gems from bkk and bringing it back to one's home country to resell. To make the story more convincing, the person will take out receipts of purchase and resale as proof. To trick singaporeans, the person will also lie about how this well-known jewellery shop in singapore will readily buy such gems. After all these have been said, if you appear interested..the person (or he'll signal to his accomplice - usually a tuktuk driver) will offer to bring you to this shop that's offering very special discounts on that particular day.

The above information was extracted from SgTravelCafe

Conclusion

Never be too trusting towards others, especially strangers.

Remember Mr Bandit, the Taxi Driver @ Phuket? That was a fine example.

I guest we should always disguise our identities as tourist when travelling, so as to avoid being potential victims, but I guess if we travel as a Mixed Rice tour group, that is a challenge which is near impossible to fulfill. =P

Posted by
Your Lovely Advisor
[ @ some unearthly hours ]

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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Dark Secrets of Hotels Exposed

Think twice when before using anything from your hotel room.



A distant relative, who used to work as a chamber maid in a hotel told us never to use the towels provided, because they are often used to clean dry the toilet after washing. Even though these towels are later sent to the laundry before placing them in the guest rooms, but the thought of it is such a turn off.

I used to work in this particular inn during my polytechnic industrial attachment. Bedsheets are seldom changed if they look clean enough, and clean is usually defined as "no stains". Pillow cases, towels and floor mats are washed in the same washing machine at the same point in time. Imagine using a towel that was washed with the soil/shit stained floor mat to clean your face. Goodness Gracious.

For people who like to remove your shoes before entering the hotel room, I strongly advise you against doing so, because most (if not all) chamber maid clean the floor or vacuum the carpets with their shoes on (and who knows where or what they have been stepping on previously), so regardless of how much effort they put in while cleaning the room, there is a hygiene and cleanliness factor to consider.

Each time I tried explaining to my friends (don't worry guys, I don't specifically mean the Mixed Rice crew), they think that I was being paranoid and excessively hygenic. Some of them even felt that I was not maximising my money spent by helping the hotels to save on laundry costs etc. Even when I explained about what I have seen and done while working in the inn, they thought that such things only happened to other people, or cheaper/budget hotels or inns.

Thank goodness to those people who took managed to take such videos, more people will be convinced by what I have said.

Thus, Dear Friends if you think I was being a paranoid clean freak to wear my slippers around the hotel rooms, insist on bringing/using my own towels after bathing and wearing long pants to sleep, you may want to think twice about it, because I have got my reasons for doing so.

Posted by
Your Dearest Advisor

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Happy Chinese New Year!

Here's a photoshopped image I made to wish all mixed rice members a very happy chinese new year, gong xi fa cai, may all of you stay excited and happy till eternity! I did this past midnight, so apologies if the cropping sucks haha. Its in 1024 x 768 size, so if you want, you can set it as your wallpaper! lol.

Some of the cutest moments

Enjoy your reunion dinner chinese new year people!
see you guys very soon :)

ps: if you've noticed, I changed the blog banner with the sunkist smiles picture coz it's too adorable to not put up, plus there's kel on it! haha. & to kel if you've noticed, your pic is officially up! start working! Btw, decide on ur dish!

love,
events- coordinator/ prawnie.

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