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Am a 35 yr old architect. Looking to move to Singapore. Experience in UK(3yrs), India(8yrs). Masters from UK, bachelors from India. How easy is it to get a job and work visa in singapore?? How much time does the work permit take? How is the architectural scene in SG?? Please advice.

CASTING CALL FOR FEATURE FILM REMITTANCE Remittance is a fiction feature-film to be made in Singapore in July/August by American filmmaking duo Joel Fendelman and Patrick Daly. It will follow the journey of a domestic helper, witnessing her personal struggles and growth against the backdrop of modern Singapore. \ Roles: MARIE: FEMALE/33 -37/LEAD: a soft-spoken Filipino wife and mother of three. Thrown into marriage and kids as a teenager, Marie has spent her whole life as a housewife in a poor family. She moves to Singapore to earn extra money to support her family. Marie is the lead role of the film and will be in almost all the scenes. Fluency with Tagalog (main Filipino language) is required. AMIE: FEMALE/30 - 35/SUPPORTING: Filipina with an outgoing, confident personality. She has been working in Singapore as a maid for years, and knows her way around. She works a few evenings a week as a hostess in a Karaoke bar to earn extra money. She befriends the main character – Marie and shows her the ropes of Singapore. She is Marie’s confidant and closest friend. BERNICE: FEMALE/40-50/SUPPORTING: American, strong headed business woman. She moved her family to Singapore a few years back to head up an executive position. She runs her household and usually puts work first. She and her husband Ian employ Marie. Bernice has a hard time managing her family and her job and there is tension between her and Ian – who resents giving up his job to move to Singapore. IAN: MALE/40 – 45/SUPPORTING: American, easy going, moves with his strong minded wife Bernice and two kids to Singapore to support her career. Tired of playing house dad, he pushes to hire a maid – the lead character Marie - to take over his responsibility of caring for their four year old son Ben. SHEILA: FEMALE/15-17/SUPPORTING: American, outspoken, is the daughter of Bernice and Ian. She is an ‘expat brat’ who goes to an expensive private school in Singapore. She has a comfortable life, but is independent and looking forward to leaving for college. Her relationship with her boyfriend is source of tension with her mother. BEN: MALE/3-5/SUPPORTING: American, young son of Bernice and Ian. Need an easy-going boy to work with. \ Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Please respond with a CV/photos/showreel to remittance.film@gmail.com. Thank you!

Calling all mums! Celebrate the Month of Pink this May only at Underwater World Singapore. Come dressed in Pink to enjoy free admission with every 3 paying guests*. More treats await our favourite leading ladies - Enjoy 20% off souvenir purchases at the souvenir house, half price off the second meal with every purchase of a Combo meal at Hot Dog King and Munch-It!, then head over for a 1-for-1 fish reflexology before ending the day at Sentosa’s The Boxing Crab with 10% off ala carte orders. Exclusively for Mothers’ Day weekend (11-12 May 2013), the first 50 mothers each day will enjoy a free interaction session with our marine animals including our resident Pink dolphins. Subsequent 50 mothers get a pink dolphin memento and all mothers enjoy 1-for-1 crab at The Boxing Crab! Date: 1-31 May 2013, additional promotion on 11-12 May 2013 Opening Hours: 10am-7pm (last admission at 6.30pm) Address: 80 Siloso Road, Sentosa Price per Adult Ticket: $25.90 Price per Child Ticket: $17.60 Meet the Dolphins and Fur Seals sessions: 11am, 4pm & 5.45pm daily For more information, please call 6275 0030 or visit www.underwaterworld.com.sg *Terms & Conditions: a) Promotion is applicable to Singaporean Citizens, permanent residents, and holders of employment pass, work permit or dependent's pass with valid proof of identity. b) Promotion is only available at Underwater World Singapore ticketing counter. c) This promotion is not applicable for group purchases. d) UWS Souvenir House promotion is available for regular priced item only. e) UWS would not be liable for any closure or show cancellations due to weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. f) Other terms and conditions apply.

George Washington Preschool has recently opened its doors for registration! It's a new school located at Turf club road at the Grandstand. The school adopts the well researched Highscope teaching approach in which children are encouraged to learn through discovery, using their sensory system. Our school is very unique in the sens that each classroom is set up with a theme in mind. The school consists of 4 classrooms: Science and discovery room, literacy and communications room, Speech and drama room, and a Math/problem solving room. In addition we also have a construction area where the children can build with blocks and other materials, a kitchen area for cooking and other scientific experiments and a separate indoor playground for the children to run off any excess energy. We've also been blessed with the amazing fields present at the Turf Club to which we can bring the children outdoors for exploration and activities. I myself grew up in Singapore as an expat, I have always attended international schools and have worked in different schools in Singapore. I must admit, I am proud to be a teacher at George Washington Preschool, I have seen other systems and when I read about the Highscope teaching approach I was very impressed. Coming from a background of teaching children with learning difficulties I cannot stress how beneficial it is when children learn through their sensory system. You can read how to ride a bike till you're blue in the face but until you hop on and experience it, that is when you truly learn how to ride the bike. You are less likely to forget something you have done as opposed to something you have read or heard. The natural curiosity motivates them to WANT to discover and learn new things rather than the traditional approach where teachers dictate lessons and bombard information at the students regardless of whether it is being received. Children learn to play, and they play to learn, and that it our motto, at this school it is our duty NOT to dictate and direct or lead the learning but rather guide and facilitate the children's discoveries. At such a young age, these preschoolers are like sponges, soaking up the world surrounding them and what better way than to taste, smell, touch, hear and see the world around you. The school term begins in August but we are running discovery and summer holiday classes in the meantime. Our doors our open so drop by, have a snoop around, grill us with questions, cause your child deserves the best education this country has to offer!

Visiting Singapore and Hong Kong in early June. Are there any nice reasonably priced hotels in safe areas? I appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.

I just signed up @ California Fitness for a 1 year membership on 05 Jan 2013 with amount S$90 per month, and still have about 8 months remaining. I paid for membership in lump-sum (Total: S$ 720), so am looking to receive the same as well. Please contact me asap if interested, so remaining months don't go to waste. Thank you. If interested, drop me an email at shirlyn_85@hotmail.com