This morning we started with a visit to ST Electronics. Sorry, no photos. ST Electronics creates some simulation work for the Singaporean military so they confiscated our phones and cameras before entry. So you'll have to go on my word on this one. We got to see a presentation on what they do in terms of simulation, entertainment and providing services for the needs of Singapore. There was also quite a number of neat demos on what their simulations look like and a collections of shorts. I could say more, but I'd have to kill you. (just kidding)

For our lunch trip we ventured into the red light district to this place called Geylang Clay Pot where the clay pot dish is the featured meal. A mixture of meat, veggies and rice are all cooked into this clay pot and mixed together. This simple meal was paired with a chrysanthemum tea.



During the lunch conversation I learned more about the red light district. There are ways to identify the brothels in the area and a regulation in that the women are regularly checked. There are also the types that are under the radar ... a bit more sketchier. I also learned more about the developing casinos in Singapore. I was curious why they were being built when gambling is such a touchy subject. It turns out the locals will be taxed to enter the casinos, but it will be free to use for the visitors to Singapore.

Rainbow Media is the next destination of the day. We took shifts up the elevator to the 38th floor. As the elevator doors opened all of us in the next batch saw the first group walk from the right to the left. It was the wrong side ... it was the Google office. So naturally everyone ventured towards the Google office for a sneak peak before getting corralled to the correct office.


Like Sunwoo, this office has also just moved to a new location so there was basic furniture and decoration. But check out the view of the port from their office. All those crates are amazing. This office mainly creates games for a couple of animated shows. One of them is called WinX (pronounced "wings") where there are Barbie-like characters that turn to fairies. It was great that a few people from the group had their resumes and portfolios ready for distribution and that this office was seriously interested in hiring. The contacts have been good this week.


We ended the afternoon with the Singapore Art Museum. The art was really neat. One thing that surprised me was how humid the museum was indoors. Usually museums are well air-conditioned to keep the art in good condition. Below is one of my favorite pieces. From the outside you see books arranged in a cylinder. This is what you see inside (up and down).


The day is not over yet. A few of us are going to meet up to check out this Japanese ramen place ... not to be confused with the top ramen that is 30 cents. And tonight we're going to check out Zouk, which is a popular club here. Wednesday night is not only retro night, but ladies night. The ladies get in free while the gents have a $25 (Singapore). At least that fee includes two drinks for the guys. I'm looking forward to chiong (Singlish for clubbing) tonight!