I'd like to teach the world to sing...

Ok, I'll be happy with just teaching myself.

The cast has built a tradition of Karaoke after the show. We've got our favorite hang out, the uber-cheesy dive called The Mousetrap. While I enjoy singing the group renditions and dancing in support of our cast when they perform but there is something evil out the mic for me. I've never sung. I don't know if it is possible for me to get drunk enough. But I love my cast and they really want me to sing so if this is ever going to happen I figure closing night in a little under two weeks is the night. But song selection appears to be key.

So, tell me your karaoke stories, give me advice. What songs should I investigate (since I need some time to practice in the car)?

Do you have a flag?

This is not actually a post about Eddie Izzard but instead, one designed to draw attention to my new map feature.

I found this cool toy thanks to kb and her nifty little blog.

See it over there?

To your right.

Or stage left if that helps.

Anyway, click on it.

You know you want to.

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

I wanted to write about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I really did. But as I sit here all urge to write is leaking out of me and the only thing that wants to be typed in here is this simple sentence.

Today, someone asked me what country Singapore was in.

So, to take arms against stupidity I offer the following info:

Population - 4.17 million
Literacy Rate - 93.7%
Unemployment rate - 4.4%

Land size - slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC

Ethnic groups - Chinese 76.7%, Malay 14%, Indian 7.9%, other 1.4%
Religions - Buddhist (Chinese), Muslim (Malays), Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, Confucianist
Languages - Chinese (official), Malay (official and national), Tamil (official), English (official)

Independence Day - 9 August 1965 (from Malaysian Federation)

Fun Facts:

You can ride a glass-bottom cable car.

There are about 29,000 public toilets in Singapore but some charge a 10 cent entry fee.

It is home to the world's largest man-made waterfall.

Who you callin' a half-blood?

Ok...several milestones this weekend.

First, Much Ado About Nothing is open and I can now return to the land of the living.

Second, I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the IMAX (full-ish review to follow tomorrow night)

Most importantly, I finished the new Harry Potter. I'd really like to discuss but I hate spoilers. Just comment to this once you are finished.

Sooooooooooo many new theories!