tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post703390779879580635..comments2023-08-02T23:04:07.548+08:00Comments on Yawning Bread Sampler: In the heartlandsYawning Bread Samplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07107097753480790615noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-70627440149547109532008-08-07T19:43:00.000+08:002008-08-07T19:43:00.000+08:00I am a Filipino who used to work in Johore Bahru. ...I am a Filipino who used to work in Johore Bahru. On weekends, I often cross the bridge to your country. These images brought back a lot of memories of the backlots behind Singapore's highrises. I used to stay in the apartment of a friend.<BR/><BR/>And hey, kudos to your DAYOFF campaign. Have passed them to my friends.<BR/><BR/>Ciao! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-59630517391347860082008-07-30T17:35:00.000+08:002008-07-30T17:35:00.000+08:00I love your photo collection of the Heartlands, o...I love your photo collection of the Heartlands, one important feature of heartland life that I would like to include would be - funeral services under the void deck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-6290767303239776692008-07-19T17:23:00.000+08:002008-07-19T17:23:00.000+08:00I love your web site & commentary. Your photo ...I love your web site & commentary. Your photo essays are terrific. This is social history that you're writing & you are a national treasure. I take a few shots in Singapore too around the HDBs and the Hawker Centres:<BR/><BR/>http://igloomelts.my-expressions.com/galleries/6325_1869187992/37620<BR/><BR/>http://igloomelts.my-expressions.com/archives/6325_1869187992/212947Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-23013305224478851072008-06-24T12:09:00.000+08:002008-06-24T12:09:00.000+08:00Here's a link to a past project by 2 local artists...Here's a <A HREF="http://boonscafe.com/touringnatives/" REL="nofollow">link</A> to a past project by 2 local artists about collective memories, nostalgia and shifting sentiments of home.Henghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502826518845223977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-67940040658509093372008-06-19T22:31:00.000+08:002008-06-19T22:31:00.000+08:00The bazaars are very formulistic too.Gaudy mattres...The bazaars are very formulistic too.<BR/><BR/>Gaudy mattresses: no harm since they are going to covered by bedsheets anyway.<BR/><BR/>Public phones: do people still use them?nhyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856759147801825744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-36816077836219867302008-06-19T19:14:00.000+08:002008-06-19T19:14:00.000+08:00It's almost a historical walk through when viewing...It's almost a historical walk through when viewing your photos!<BR/><BR/>It's unfortunate that many of the practices we used to see frequently are fast disappearing. Many will be missed. <BR/><BR/>I applaud the efforts in attempting to pursue recycling as a culture, but the approach is wrong. As you have pointed out, the bins are labelled in English only; alienating the older population. Education should begin from the young and work their way upwards into society as standard practices. <BR/><BR/>In this regard, we have a lot to learn from the Japanese.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-56728611711280337882008-06-19T18:54:00.000+08:002008-06-19T18:54:00.000+08:00Those are all great, but pic no.9 is my favourite!...Those are all great, but pic no.9 is my favourite!Seelan Palayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720441503526501412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-85041501740303431702008-06-19T16:18:00.000+08:002008-06-19T16:18:00.000+08:00The term "department store" is almost universal to...The term "department store" is almost universal to English speaking countries:<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_storeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-67489301214479327212008-06-19T13:47:00.000+08:002008-06-19T13:47:00.000+08:00a "department" store is meant to have sections spe...a "department" store is meant to have sections specializing in particular type of products, e.g., woman's clothing, with staff having relevant expertise (the buyer who knows the market trends and orders the right kinds of merchandise at the right amount/price, the sales staff who know the products and the customer requirements...)<BR/><BR/>WalMart is not a "department" store, because it saves money by having minimum customer support, and better off people used to disdain shopping there, but today's situation is very different - people want bargains and no longer feel they need the better services the department stores supposedly offer<BR/><BR/>the little HDB general stores are called "department stores" because of the chinese translation 百货公司 is vague enough to describe both - a shop with many types of goods; the english translation is then taken along even though the meaning is not right<BR/><BR/>sgsociety.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-62387016772272225462008-06-19T04:21:00.000+08:002008-06-19T04:21:00.000+08:00Nice photos of the heartland. Thanks. I had some o...Nice photos of the heartland. Thanks. I had some of the best and cheapest durians from a similar market in Bedok.<BR/>Regarding the translation of the chinese store sign, "Department" reflects our British colonial (perhaps stiff upperlip?) heritage. I agree almost every store to shopping malls such as Yaohan and Emporium were called department store when I grew up in the 70's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-47447084734663051452008-06-19T03:10:00.000+08:002008-06-19T03:10:00.000+08:00Yes please! Keep what you can. Even if its just in...Yes please! Keep what you can. Even if its just in pictures.<BR/><BR/>Every time I come home, it like a little piece of what I knew just disappears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-61872034263299012672008-06-18T22:30:00.000+08:002008-06-18T22:30:00.000+08:00Interestingly, the term 'department store' is used...Interestingly, the term 'department store' is used in many countries, not only in Singapore. I saw many in Indonesia, and also in Malaysia...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-20907947325836570802008-06-18T20:07:00.000+08:002008-06-18T20:07:00.000+08:00Thanks for the explanation of the term "department...Thanks for the explanation of the term "department store". It never made sense to me, but I thought it was the difference between American and British English.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-4627459165258930382008-06-18T14:56:00.000+08:002008-06-18T14:56:00.000+08:00Check out this flickr group with the same objectiv...Check out this flickr group with the same objectives as your photo essay:<BR/><BR/>http://www.flickr.com/groups/singapore_hdb_flats_architecture/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-90003658232838306522008-06-18T04:25:00.000+08:002008-06-18T04:25:00.000+08:00nice photos; taking a break from heavy stuff? I th...nice photos; taking a break from heavy stuff? 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Solution: punish <BR/>posted by Yawning Bread Sampler @ 02:26 17 Comments <BR/><BR/>29 April 2008<BR/>China and (inter)nationalism <BR/>posted by Yawning Bread Sampler @ 18:12 7 Commentsyuenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662790978561881993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28396254.post-87621377673986259632008-06-18T04:13:00.000+08:002008-06-18T04:13:00.000+08:00Wonderful job! Like yourself, I enjoy taking pictu...Wonderful job! Like yourself, I enjoy taking pictures of everyday Singapore life in equal parts to "downtown".<BR/><BR/>One quick comment: On the durian pictures, you (or I) should try to capture the "traditional way" of serving durian in areas like Geylang before it's too late and everything is served in their plastic-wrap form! HeheChee Wai Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854913855936196475noreply@blogger.com