another dish that is easy to cook on exchange!
Vodka is optional seriously ;D (tho cheap almost everywhere else other than SG)
http://www.lifesambrosia.com/2010/01/penne-alla-vodka-recipe.html
I am now hosted on mediatemple!
For those how do not know who they are, heres some info.
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Expect fast speeds and almost no down time ;D
I will be starting a new section featuring recipes that are easy to cook when you are on exchange!
It will feature cheap, asian (sometimes) and have ingredients that are easy to find whether u are in mumbai or paris (i hope ;D)
First up, wedges!
http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/01/garlic-parmesan-oven-fries.html
This is how i did it… in 10minutes.
1. ONLY connect your linksys modem to your computer and connect to it. (try 192.168.1.1)
2. Use this setting under the adv section of your router.
set the RIP to lan and wireless
3. Disconnect your computer from the router.
4. Connect the Lan port of your linksys router to your modem. (do not connect it to WAN port of your linksys router)
Thats all! (pray that the router mode in your linksys router can auto detect and config ;D)
Want a sneak preview of your new surroundings in exchange?
Use Google Street View!
If you are ensure how to use it, check this video
Go there to find out whether Google street view is available in the area you want to view
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View
Explore your surroundings and even find supermarkets/diners nearby before you go there!
I am starting a new series in my blog.
Exchange survival tips will be added as i learn new stuff from the international exchange to Paris i am involved this semester!
A quick search on itunes will reveal many apps that are mostly free and would help u on your journey.
Apps which i found helpful in france range from metro maps to language help (free versions of paid apps) to mini pocket guides.
Below is a screenshot of some of the apps i am using currently.
Many of us forget the power of our iphone/itouch when overseas so this is a reminder not to leave your apps at home!
A few months ago, many local stations stopped streaming their programs online due to copyright problems with the recording industry.
Today i found a way to listen to all of them again online for free!! (and many other stations worldwide)
http://radiotime.com/Search.aspx?query=singapore
the volume is alittle soft didnt notice the speaker icon could be used to increase vol. but its the only way (as far as i know) you can listen to the local stations online!
woohoo!
I received an email recently from Daniel who is in China that reminded me that you can do wonders with SMU’s VPN or any VPN for that matter. What makes SMU’s VPN much better than the rest is that it is free (you paid school fees lol) and very fast.
Connecting your iPhone/iTouch/Laptop to SMU’s VPN while in countries who block (using national security as an excuse to protect their local versions of the same website) all your favorite services will enable you to use them as if you were still in Singapore.
In a time where many are overseas, this little trick could save you loads of headache, also to note is that using a VPN in public areas or hotels will increase your security as the data is encrypted when passed from the school’s vpn to your computer 
Check here learn how to connect to SMU’s VPN
