Reddit down for thousands of US users, Downdetector shows

2 days ago

Social media platform Reddit was down for thousands of users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
There were more than 32,691 incidents of people reporting issues with the platform as of 11:39 am ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.
Reddit said it is investigating elevated site errors.

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Same price, more food? How to stretch your dollar at the economic rice stall

New Paper

14 hours ago

New Paper

Same price, more food? How to stretch your dollar at the economic rice stall

Feeling short-changed by small portions and rising cai fan prices? You're not the only one. One netizen recently turned to Reddit's r/askSingapore to crowdsource the ultimate value-for-money cai fan strategy, asking: "Are there any known 'strategies' people use to get the best value when ordering cai fan?" The post sparked a spirited exchange - some half-jokingly suggested looking "disheveled and hungry" to win "sympathy scoops", i.e. a larger portion, while others dropped innovative tried-and-tested hacks to get the most bang for your buck. Here are our "ABCs of ordering economic rice" - five simple rules to help you get the most value from your meal. A: Always order meat first Sometimes it's not just what you order, but when you order it. Redditors recommend ordering meat - or pricey dishes - first, as stall owners tend to scoop more generously at the start. "Order the expensive meat first, and cheap vegetables last. They tend to scoop more when the plate is empty and less when it is full," said one user. B: Be patient Patience is key. Some stall owners may rush customers to name their next dish before finishing the current scoop - often leading to smaller portions. To get around this, a Redditor suggested: "Don't call out the next dish until the server is done taking your dish. But at the same time, don't take your time asking questions and choosing." The trick is to let them finish one scoop before moving on - enough time to get a decent portion, without holding up the queue. C: Count portion sizes Take note of how much food is left in each tray. When trays are freshly topped up and piled high, stall owners might portion more conservatively to make the food last. A Redditor suggested: "Look for those dishes with slightly over a portion left, chances are they will give you more." D: Don't order dishes at the front of the stall It's not just customers playing the game - stall owners have their strategies too. Some place pricier dishes such as fish, salted egg chicken or sambal prawns front and centre, while tucking cheaper items further back to draw customers' attention (and dollars) to the premium picks. Reddit users recommend scanning the full spread before ordering, and opting for dishes closer to the back of the stall if one's on a budget. "Don't order the stuff in the front, usually their most expensive food is displayed more prominently to entice you to order. Like fish, salted egg chicken, sambal prawns, sotong or chicken drumstick," said a user. E: End-of-day orders When all else fails, timing is everything. Ordering near closing time can work in your favour, as stall owners may be more generous to avoid food wastage. One user suggested: "Order at the end of the day, chances are they will give more to clear the food that would otherwise be discarded." While there may be fewer choices left, your plate might end up a lot fuller. Economic rice servers respond Cai fan is a uniquely Singaporean experience - whether it's scoring your favourite combo or finding creative ways to stretch every dollar. And while customers may have their own hacks, stall owners aren't blind to the struggle. Many say they do what they can to help, even if they know the "tricks" being played. As one former economic rice server put it: "You all are really funny, we know all these tricks. Sometimes we really do our best for you."

Leaving home at 33: ‘How do I do it without breaking my mum's heart?' man asks

Independent Singapore

a day ago

Independent Singapore

Leaving home at 33: ‘How do I do it without breaking my mum's heart?' man asks

SINGAPORE: At age 33, one Reddit user just took a big step—he is finally getting out of his parents' house and renting a place he can call his own. By some standards, this can be viewed as 'late', and the reactions and feelings tied to this phase of life are real, raw, and completely applicable to many. 'My mom has been incredibly supportive, helping me with things like packing utensils and cookware,' he shared in his post. 'However, deep down, she's also sad that I'm leaving. How can I make this transition smoother for her?' It's an expected intersection in most people's lives: eagerness to be independent, combined with the sentimental pull of parting from a lifetime of shared habits. And as many fellow Redditors joined in, it was obvious that he wasn't alone in his predicament. 'She'll get used to it—eventually' One other netizen, also 33 and renting his own place, gave an earnest encouragement: 'She'll get used to it after a while. What you should do is visit her often. I visit mine twice a week—and nowadays, they actually tell me to stop coming by so much!' The sentiment was echoed by another Redditor who took a more measured style. 'I moved into my own place at 30, but I started planting the idea in their heads when I was 28,' he explained. 'We started with weekly video calls, then met in person every other week. Now it's a mix of WhatsApp messages and occasional restaurant meetups.' It's not about distance—It's about connection The most common suggestion is to maintain constant communication, no matter how far or near one moves. 'Will you be renting a place far from your current home?' inquired one commenter. 'If it's close, maybe go home for meals often. I had a friend who moved out after getting married, and she and her husband made it a habit to visit each other's parents every Monday, alternating weeks.' Another offered practical guidance: 'Call or text them regularly. Go home for meals or order in. And bring them to see your new place—it helps make them feel included in your next chapter.' A transition for both sides What's apparent from the thread is that moving out, even in your 30s, is not just about searching for and finally finding your own space. It's also about reshaping your relationship with the people who served as a continuous source of support. For this Redditor—and many others like him—it's not just about evacuating a childhood bedroom or finally leaving a teenager's sanctuary. It's about creating newfangled rituals, keeping relationships strong, strengthening established bonds, and discreetly guiding loved ones through the transformed stage. Moving out is a game-changer at any age. But as the Redditors gently remind, with a dash of intention and a lot of heart, the changeover doesn't have to mean growing separately or drifting apart; it only means walking in a new direction.

CNA

2 days ago