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Comment on Update to Wireless@SG instructions by Mary Ellen Foster

Mary Ellen Foster — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:56:36 +0000

Also, there seem to be at least two other alternatives for registering with Wireless@SG:

1. At the airport information desk in Changi Airport (don’t know if this is temporary or airport-only, but they can register you at least)

2. When my (British) mobile roamed onto the SingTel network after I arrived, I got a text message inviting me to call a specific number to set up a Wireless@SG account (haven’t tried yet)

Comment on Update to Wireless@SG instructions by knmnyn

knmnyn — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:06:25 +0000

Miles Osbourne wrote in to ask about whether this means all conference participants will need a local mobile number to get wireless.

Sorry if the handbook and blog are not clear about this. The Wireless@SG mode of internet access, which is a country wide initiative, requires a local phone number for registration.

However, we *will* have local wireless for attendees in the local conference venue area. So you can be assured that you will be able to get a wireless connection despite not having a local phone number.

–Min

Comment on The convenience of the hand phone by Update to Wireless@SG « ACL-IJCNLP 2009 Blog

Update to Wireless@SG « ACL-IJCNLP 2009 Blog — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:57:27 +0000

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Comment on Lieutenant Commander Data (a.k.a. will NLP ever make Data realistic?) by David C Ellis

David C Ellis — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:04:12 +0000

Universal Language Translator Engine [buddy] (ULTEmate) should be available soon, according to me[&Lore]. Understandable, you ask? That is much closer than native-sounding (or even humanish); future work spans much of NLP, and at least a bit of the social graph.

Comment on Durians: the “stuff” of Kings by t.w

t.w — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:06:12 +0000

I like durian but never tried Rambutan. For me, Durian both tastes and smells good.

Comment on Visit to Singapore Visitors Centre @ Orchard by Tips for travel to Singapore | Language And Travel News

Tips for travel to Singapore | Language And Travel News — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:11:36 +0000

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Comment on Durians: the “stuff” of Kings by knmnyn

knmnyn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:47:44 +0000

The king of fruits in SG also has a unique stance in the supermarkets. They are one (perhaps the only) fruit that is still hawked by durian sellers. Even in your local hi-tech NTUC branch, it is not uncommon to see individual sellers at work!

If you have had durians before in colder climate (US, Europe), hated it, and never tried the fruit in the tropics where it is fresh, you should do yourself a favor and try it again. It’s well worth trying for the food lover!

Comment on Entering Singapore (visa requirement) by Travel Guide

Travel Guide — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:48:30 +0000

Very nice information. Thanks for this.

Comment on Entering Singapore (visa requirement) by Queretaro

Queretaro — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:37:06 +0000

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Thanks,
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Comment on Traveling to Malaysia: Getting there by Su Yuen

Su Yuen — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:31:52 +0000

Hey guys! Thanks for your comments.

Yes, Malacca is definitely a must-go place if you want to experience traditional culture and life. The city is a little backward compared to Kuala Lumpur but because of that, it has managed to preserve unique aspects of its culture