Is Taxation Fair?
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Is Taxation Fair? Fair or otherwise, Benjamin Franklin noted it is certain
just as certain as death. Today, the rich argued vociferously against it
claimi...
Muhammad Ali was a freedom fighter outside the ring
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Ah never was an 'Ali fan cuz ah never was a boxin' fan. All ah knows is
that 'Ali jab 'em quick. But so was his mouth to match 'em jabs. So ah
never really...
Less Wheat From Now On
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It is an accepted fact that the world is growing warmer. However, a lot of
people are choosing to ignore the problem as they feel the effects of
global war...
Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address
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Here's the part that matters to us:
*"They understood they were part of something larger; that they were
contributing to a story of success
that every Am...
Obama - A contented man
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In his latest State of the Union Address, Obama Barack came across as a happy, balanced and contented man. In his Presidential speech it was all about nation...
JC1 cohort composition at Temasek JC
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Make some calculations to estimate the character of JC1 at TJC
Expect a pretty supportive culture in addition to what I have learned about
the JC history....
The New Army
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"The Men Who Stare at Goats," is a weird story about a secret, psychic
military unit established in 1979 by the most gifted minds within the US
Army. Defyi...
My first protest march
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Last Monday, I did something thatI would never have had the opportunity to
do back home in Singapore. I joined over 200,000 people indowntown
Washington ...
Two Key Factors which Corrupt Power
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Power corrupts but what corrupts Power?
From ancient history to modern time, the golden truth has never changed
i.e. Greed (of money) and Sex are the two k...
Song Writing - Day 2
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Day 2 is an embarrassing day.
I did not do my homework, and making matters worse, almost all my other
classmates did.
We were told to go back to come up ...
Russian toy protests, reminds us of Odex
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This story on Boingboing about a protest in Russia using miniature toys,
brings to mind our very own protest in 2007 where a bunch of toys decided
to take ...
Temasek Revealed’s Hoax NSF death
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From ‘Blog post on NSF’s death a hoax’, 29 Jan 2012, article by Jessica
Lim, Sunday Times The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has refuted as a hoax a
blog post c...
Just Another Day in New York City
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Just another day in New York City's Astor Place, right?
Wait? Is that a guy with a bra on his head?
Why yes, yes it is.
This guy slowly took...
Hang the drug mule, release the ringleader?
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This is a story of two very different people working for the same criminal
organisation. Although they belong to the same organisation, their roles
are ver...
NUS, an unfree university, really?
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Some of you all may be aware that an exchange student from Yale wrote an article, based on his observations during his stay in Singapore, asserting that ther...
Attack on Turkey is attack on the Muslim Nation!
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“The vote in France, where there are nearly 5 million Muslims, clearly
showed that the extent of racism, discrimination and anti-Muslims
sentiments has re...
Fighting false assertion with false assertion.
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It is ironic that in rebutting Human Rights Watch's "false assertion", the
Ministry of Law makes use of more false assertions, namely that capital
punishme...
Asian Green Youth Challenge Recruitment Drive
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Asian Green Youth Challenge (AGYC) is founded by a group of Singaporean
Peking University undergraduates in 2010. It is a project adopted by
non-for-profit...
I was so mean today…
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OK, my usual friendly-critics would say: Waddya mean by “today”? Thought
that’s second nature But seriously, today I was at the Kwan Im Hood Cho
Temple in ...
The SCDF and CNB done in by a local Matahari?
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Slowly the story begins to unfold, and the public awaits the sordid details
about the dramatic falls from grace of the SCDF and CNB Chiefs. Much has
been m...
CNB REPORTS OF EERORS IN DRUG ARRESTS
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Possible link to tarnish the name of Ng Boon Gay? as commented by an
anonymous poster in DOASM.
"Innocent until proven guilty in respect of Ng Boon Gay. Ju...
The Other Side.
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Dear debate people, Your pay sucks. I have gone to get a real job.
Communism doesn’t pay. Yours unfaithfully, ****** Okay, kidding. Now that
I’ve got yo...
Highest Interest Rate
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We don’t invest all our cash. Most of us keep some cash in a savings
account, whether to pay bills or to invest when the opportunity comes. So
which bank i...
Heated words over hot topic
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Dear MPs and Straits Times, I refer to the 19 Jan 2012 Straits Times report
“Heated words over hot topic”. I applaud the Straits Times for making the
right...
Left For Nepal
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I’ve left for Nepal this morning. For updates, please check out my Facebook
fan page, Knapsack Treks. Left For Nepal is a post from: Yours Toothfully
by Dr...
Why I don’t feel sorry for Kodak
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It was all over the news today – Kodak has finally filed for bankruptcy
protection. Nobody was really surprised. Kodak has been on a decline since
the begi...
On Transparency and the Expenses Approach
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It is certainly good to see that there has been a healthy debate over the
salaries and renumerations of Singapore’s ministers. If you have not kept
up with...
Closing the Chapter on the Circuit Rd case
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First and foremost, Happy Chinese New Year. Second, meet Hapi!!! He’s the
sole survivor of the litter of kittens at the “hoarder” house. (Sorry to
use the...
Shin Leong's Speech On Ministerial Salary Review
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Mr Speaker Sir,
In response to our Prime Minister, honorable members Mr Vikam Nair, Mdm
Halimah and for the benefit for all, I shall repeat The Workers’ ...
a lesson a day - 21
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is it because we are afraid of being alone, or is it because we are afraid
of facing ourselves that we fill our time to the brim, and have no space to
be q...
We not stupid, ok?
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The Straits Times ran a story on PAP MPs' rebuttals of Mr Chen Show Mao's
speech on ministerial salaries. *[note: the ST story is completely
available for ...
Why don't you be the first to 'kee chiu'?
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I read with bemusement at what Acting Minister Chan *'Kee Chiu'* Chun Sing
had said (see article below and in Today).
This is my response to him:
It is so...
A Stand-up Comedian
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A stand-up comedian performs by standing before an audience and telling
jokes putting his audience in stitches. Whether the comical performance of
Acting M...
A deeper look at piracy
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Piracy cannot be eradicated through legislation. What is required is a
different business model that competes with, or co-opts, pirates to meet
consumer wa...
ANWAR NAKED BUT FREE
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IRRATIONAL EXUBERANCE? The anticipated optimism and relief in the
opposition camps following Anwar Ibrahim’s acquittal of the criminal charge
of sodomy is ...
Happy 24th Birthday, Vui Kong
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Dear Vui Kong,
Happy birthday, in advance. You’ll be 24 on the 19th of January. It’s a
huge milestone. Outside here, your supporters are celebrating the fa...
Upcoming workshops
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Am helping a friend of mine spread the word about these really interesting
upcoming events!
http://www.eroscoaching.com/2012/01/yin-and-yang-conference-mak...
Burma moves forward
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The Burmese government has released 651 prisoners, amongst whom are
political prisoners detained since 1988.
Although this release is to be welcomed, it h...
New MRT map, updated with Circle Line Extension
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The Circle Line Extension will open on 14 January 2012. Three stations
will be added -- Bayfront station serves Marina Bay Sands Integrated
Resort, and t...
The World's Local …......
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If I had to give an opinion on what I thought was one of the world's best
advertising campaigns in recent years, I'd have to say it is HSBC's (Hong
Kong Sh...
When keying in PIN, cover the keypad, 'nuff said.
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By now, everyone and their mother should have heard about the theft of
funds from DBS bank accounts through card skimming.
This is such an old scam that th...
Grace Fu Should Consider Resignation
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Singapore has the world's most highly-paid ministers. If I recall
correctly, they have held this world record for about the past 20 years. It
is a record t...
Govt body endorses NS defaulter
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NS defaulter Pianist Melvyn Tan will be performing at the National Museum starting 5th January 2012.NATIONAL museum???Yeah, NATIONAL museum!!!Mind you, not a...
2011 in review
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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for
this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House
holds 2,7...
New Year Resolutions?
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Personally, I would want to apply the same ideal (New Year Resolutions) in
an on-going manner. Everyday, every week, present and the future are to be
analy...
Video : Dr Chia Thye Poh
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Detained without trial by Lee Kuan Yew's government for 32 years, Dr Chia
Thye Poh was the longest-serving political prisoner of Singapore. This
video do...
Merry-go-round
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Well, its really a merry Christmas for taxi drivers in Singapore this
festive season. And certainly a prosperous new year. I hate to take a
Comfort cab now...
Year-end traditions
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My exams are finally over, while waiting frantically for the results, my
mind is a blank on what to do next.
The logical sequence would be to brush up my r...
The Essence of Timing
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I had the good fortune of having more time to spend on myself recently.
This circumstance did not come about by chance. It was a product
of deliberate acti...
The point: you are proving it
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Rarely if ever does this Chicken allow her weary gaze to rest upon the
august pages of STOMP. Expecting anything other than vapid nastiness from
that churn...
The Most Cock Piece of 'Reporting' Yet
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I was at the dialogue session yesterday where dolphin activist Ric O'Barry
shared his thoughts with an audience of over 500 at the Grand Copthorne
Hotel, i...
Singlish, Once Again…
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Here’s a post which appeared as an opinion piece on the Catholic News. It
was, however, so full of bombast that I had to reply to what seemed an
article wh...
Quote of the day
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*"Hatshepsut is famous for attempting to change the rules of inheritance
from the males to the females of the royal family, thus demonstrating that,
if the...
Will Tan Jee Say form new party?
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*The Straits Times*
EVEN as the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) restructures its leadership,
questions are being raised as to whether its famous former me...
WIKILEAKS: PAP CANDIDATES ‘SECOND AND THIRD TIER’
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According to leaked cables, Charles Chong admitted that the PAP's slate in
2006 comprised of "second and third-tier" candidates because the party
failed to...
The New Paper New Face 2011 Top 20
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Today, the 11th profile for the The New Paper New Face 2011 top 20 has been
released. Working on the The New Paper New Face 2011 Top 20 site has been a
gre...
Emigration Stats!
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From another leaked cable: Compounding the problem of low birth rate, a
significant portion of Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs)
move away f...
Handling Guilt and Self Punishment
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For the past few weeks of trading, the market took a trashing. I was one of
the small boat in that treacherous climate. Luckily I have beefed myself
with...
Is objective truth possible without God?
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A lengthy debate with a friend on Google+ led me to this question: Is
objective truth possible without God? The most commonsense answer would be
yes. For ...
"There is no abuse" 2
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*Just to re-iterate **a point I made earlier**...*
*Why health care is like water*
DEPUTY Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam's proposed review of impro...
Our Emperor Fetish
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One of the key differences between a monarchy and an elected government is
the source of legitimacy. In monarchies, the King or the Emperor enjoys
moral an...
A Busy Afternoon On Bugis Street
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A search for RC helicopter parts and Bluetooth headsets set my sights on
the infamous Sim Lim Square. Prepared to spend the better half of my
afternoon wa...
The followup: After the 2011 GE
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After all the dust has settled, we are in a better position to gauge the
implications of this GE, as well as our predictions beforehand. The wild
cards: So...
Top 10 Best and Worst Moments of Michael Scott
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As Steve Carrell has left The Office, I have compiled a list of the best
and worst antics of Michael Scott to commemorate his character and the role
he p...
Teo Ser Fuck shouting PAP name for fuck?
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Lawrence sent me this video today. Told me it is the PAP fucker Teo Ser
Luck at election rally.
I didn't know the cheebyekia speaking power is so lousy o...
What is this election about?
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To me this election is not about the who is a better MP, or who gets
upgrading or can run the town council better. This election is about
changing course. ...
Dr Vivian: Let’s not talk about video anymore
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Yahoo News 28 April 2011 Link Dr Vivian: Let’s not talk about video anymore
Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian
Balakrishnanhas ...
The Battle Begins...
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I joined the Workers' Party in 2006. I wanted to help the party in any way
to level the uneven playing field created by the ruling party.
I helped at the b...
Chapter Two: Reload
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If there’s anyone still following this blog, you would know that I no
longer actively write on this blog other than to do some maintenance from
time to tim...
Picnic for the Planet
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For Earth Day this year, the Nature Conservancy has started their 2011
Earth Day campaign, called Picnic for the Planet (See more at
nature.org/earthday)...
Ride It Right, Take Away The Aches
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by Dr Jason Chia “I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike I want
to ride my bicycle I want to ride it where I like” ~ Queen, “Bicycle Race”
The me...
Is PAP, for, or against Nuclear power?
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I'm back to the blogosphere.
I'm back because the Japan earthquake prodded me to think of bringing up a topic for bargaining between the ruling party and the...
Save it for Japan.
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No. Don’t tell me tales of your weeping heart. Don’t pose rhetorical
questions on why your imaginary friend delivered catastrophe. Don’t wax
lyrical about ...
Lee Kuan Yew’s last election as PM
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The 1988 parliamentary elections were the last fought by Minister Mentor
Lee Kuan Yew as prime minister of Singapore. He had been prime minister
since June...
Minimum Wage: Another Perspective
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For several months now, there is a debate on the issue of minimum wage on
the local blogosphere. While many advanced economies has minimum wage as a
bedroc...
Flash: A Quickie on TOC
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Uncle Ben said this famous line before, “If you strike me down, I shall
become more powerful than you could possibly imagine“. The Uncle Ben above,
not tha...
Dirty Business
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This is a sobering documentary of the environmental damage coal mines and
coal-powered plants are doing to our planet. I've only seen the trailier,
but I c...
Review 2010 – Group blogging experiences
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And so 2010 draws to a close. 2010 began when some of us joined the New
Asia Republic (NAR) in its nascent state. What I found unique about NAR was
the fac...
How to Start a conversation…about politics
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below is my comment on gerald giam's blogpost Start a conversation…about
politics on raising conversation to bring about Change:
a political conversatio...
Net Gen values across our social spectrum
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Today ran a commentary on 6 September, written by Don Tapscott, titled "Needed:
A new university for the Net Gen".
If you are not familiar with the name,...
John Whedon on Humanism
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“The enemy of humanism is not faith. The enemy of humanism is hate, is
fear, is ignorance, is the darker part of man that is in every humanist,
every perso...
The Singapore Gripe?
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While it was understandable that some Singaporeans griped about current
concerns like floods, high home prices, crowded trains and distance-based
bus fares...
Using grace in creating a gracious society
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Having just returned to Singapore, I was driving on the roads when I kept
seeing these 5 Olympic circles on certain lanes on roads, especially on
expresswa...
Exposing the truth scares the PAP
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I managed to finish reading Alan Shadrake’s book the afternoon that it was
launched in Singapore on Saturday. The book tells of criminal offenders who
have...
e. 3rd Email on Intention To Sue HM Govt and PM
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Google search results for "Howard DAVIES resigns" [over this and another
similar case of exam rigging]:
http://www.google.com.sg/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrom...
Further thoughts on digital audio playback
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I have come to realize there is a lot of emotion when it comes to high-end
audio. Having been out of the market for some time, it was interesting to
see th...
On housing and wealth creation
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This author recently came across a 2009 Herald article which provided an
excellent, incisive critique of the real estate bubble in the United
Kingdom.
Th...
Photos of Beijing tea house scam
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Back from a 4-day trip to Beijing. One of the highlights was losing over
RMB1000 in a tea house scam, and getting it all back! I have posted the
details o...
Gahment takes too much and gives little
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Last year when I left my ex-employer, the company owed me 3 months salary.
Now, 6 months on, I have yet to see any of that monies. I have approached
my M...
Another kind of Jack-ing
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Everyone already knows of Jack Neo’s “Jacking Around” heheh, but out of TVD
is a story of another Jacking, in this case the jacking up (yet again?) of
S&C ...
Lucky by Jason Mraz
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Do you hear me?
I'm talking to you
Across the water
Across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky
Oh my, baby I'm trying
Boy I hear you in my dreams...
America losing face!
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The Obama administration is losing face lately when China is taking the
initiative in world affairs, from the financial crisis to saving the earth
in Copen...
Solar Frus....
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[image: TRIVANDRUM, INDIA - JANUARY 15: Indian people ...]Image by Getty
Images via Daylife
I have only on word to describe the last outing during the parti...
Hate Crime in Malaysia
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It sucks to be a non-muslim in Malaysia. Muslim fanaticss in Malaysia can
do whatever they want (oppress other religion) and then when people ask
them why ...
Anonymous Singaporean Thought #10
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theforgottongeneration wrote: “FT’s = Shop assistants, mainly from China,
in confectionery. These jobs if given to local senior citizens, can help
these ol...
Reflections on the guillotine
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Some compelling words by Albert Camus in his eloquent 'Reflections on the
Guillotine'. The original essay is much longer, and worth its every word.
I'll l...
been busy this while,
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but i will be back, like mas selemat. i was up to seditious activities to
bring down the State. ISD officers spying everywhere, i was just joking.
and fare...
In praise of the new media
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There was once in my secondary school days when my principal, during an
assembly session criticised the growing popularity of blogs. In those
times, citiz...
Cash grant for buyers of HDB flats
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The Hammer The Workers’ Party Issue No: 0802 Once again, Singapore is
seeing an upswing of the property market, with private property prices
surging 31%, a...