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hi all, not sure if this is the correct section to post this. i have 3 tickets of 徐小凤2014新加坡演唱会 Paula Tsui 2014 LIVE in Singapore on the 2 aug. there are in CAT3 first row. very good seats. there are $268 each with processing fee is at $271 each. unable to go due to unforeseen issues. interested party, please pm me

Since no one started it. Let me show the latest bidding which closing at 4.00pm today...... A CAR UP TO 1600CC & 97KW 59,012 513 676 B CAR ABOVE 1600CC OR 97KW 70,001 483 775 C GOODS VEHICLE & BUS 35,999 389 703 D MOTORCYCLE 1 343 280 E OPEN 65,001 295 479

Anyone catching this Kaiju movie on Friday? I got hyped up by my friends on this. The new Godzilla is by far the largest compared to it's Japanese and 1998 US counterparts, towering over 120 meters. This round we get hints that it's battling a second "cloverfield-like" monster. The tone of this movie is also different from the light-hearted anime feel of "Pacific Rim" or it's campy 1998 incarniate and set in a darker and gritty tone. So far the previews have been pretty positive, while most reviewers commented on the good builtup, they complained that they can't get enough screentime of the King of Monsters himself! LOL! This will be the second time Hollywood is taking a shot on the iconic monster. The 1st US version in 1998 (shown in Ch5 yesterday evening) was a disaster for both the box office and for the Godzilla fans/franchise. The monster in the 1998 Godzilla resembles more like a giant T-Rex than the tail dragging walking monster that we all knew. Moreoever the monster is weak and easily killed by missiles and did not have laser breath. The campy storyline and plothole angered many fans who see it as a lame copy from "Jurrasic Park". The sh*t hits the fan when the movie reaches the scene were "baby Godzilla" overrun the threater. The suit actor of the japanese Godzilla was so angry by the movie that he walked out of the hollywood premiere half-way. "That's not Godzilla" he said. Even "Toho" the Japanese company that own the "Godzilla" rights announced that they rename the monster "Zilla" and removing the "God" from the monster. The 1998 monster was a running gag in many Japanese Godzilla movies. Not anymore! This movie set to make things Right this time. This new Godzilla will be the same tail-dragging monsters than we all know and love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RuUp5MT3Uc 3 weeks old race but for cars lovers nice to watch

WELCOME BACK BPL ..... For the past two months plus, weekends looks like something missing........... Nothing to watch but just endure watching 'Night Market' (Taiwan serries) .....

This is it!

See you guys again this Sunday!

hur...... long time no one wanted to post COE anymore ... OK, I just post the latest bidding.... at 15.57hrs A CAR UP TO 1600CC & 97KW 77,000 367 535 B CAR ABOVE 1600CC OR 97KW 84,400 363 520 C GOODS VEHICLE & BUS 48,790 265 295 D MOTORCYCLE 1 388 353 E OPEN 83,104 199 276 Wow... m/cycle still at $1/- ... OK..... COE closed at the following prices : A CAR UP TO 1600CC & 97KW 77,400 367 537 B CAR ABOVE 1600CC OR 97KW 84,504 363 523 C GOODS VEHICLE & BUS 49,503 265 303 D MOTORCYCLE 4,489 388 520 E OPEN 84,100 199 283 look like all drop ....

More than 10,000 cyclists came together on Sunday morning to take part in OCBC Cycle Singapore. In total, a record 12,000 people took part in the three-day event, which took them past iconic landmarks such as the Sheares Bridge, Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands. SINGAPORE: More than 10,000 cyclists came together on Sunday morning to take part in OCBC Cycle Singapore. In total, a record 12,000 people took part in the three-day event, which took them past iconic landmarks such as the Sheares Bridge, Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands. Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin helped flag off the Super Challenge category at the F1 Pit Building, before taking part in the 59-kilometre challenge himself. OCBC Cycle Singapore also saw representatives from various charities take part to raise funds. The event is into its sixth year, and attendance has grown steadily. It attracted just over 5,000 riders in its first edition in 2009. Mr Tan said: "More people are responding, I think not just to cycling but... many sports. And that's encouraging. “That’s good for the growing sporting fraternity. What it means from the competitive angle is that perhaps you might have a larger pool to draw people from." Mr Tan said the government is committed to seeing cycling grow as a mode of transport. But having dedicated cycling lanes on roads here is something the authorities will have to explore further. He cited space constraints as a potential obstacle and pointed to alternatives that are already in place. He said: "Well, we have park connectors, which I think is increasing in connectivity, and I think that's a great way (to encourage people to cycle). “It's not ideal for competitive cycling because you can't really go at fast speeds, but I think for the majority of people when they're cycling, I think park connectors are great. Both the ABC Waters programme and park connectors -- I think when they are fully mature, you will have a fairly dense network." - CNA/xq Anybody went?

10 F1 Drivers You Need To Watch In 2014 The 2014 Formula 1 season officially starts on last Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix. The year looks to be fraught with technical challenges that will reward teams who can adapt and punish those who can't. So who will step up to the plate? Take a look at our list of the drivers that you should watch closely this season. You can bet that this year's champion is among them. 10. Jenson Button Team: McLaren F1 Racing Debut: 2000 (Williams) Wins: 15 (2009 World Champion - Brawn) Podiums: 49 Races Entered: 249 9. Kevin Magnussen Team: McLaren F1 Racing Debut: 2014 Wins: 0 Podiums: 0 Races Entered: 0 8. Sebastian Vettel Team: Red Bull F1 Racing Debut: 2007 (Sauber then Toro Rosso) Wins: 39 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 World Champion - Red Bull) Podiums: 62 Races Entered: 120 7. Romain Grosjean Team: Lotus F1 Racing Debut: 2012 (Lotus) Wins: 0 Podiums: 9 Races Entered: 45 6. Nico Hulkenberg Team: Force India F1 Racing Debut: 2010 (Williams) Wins: 0 Podiums: 0 Races Entered: 58 5. Kimi Raikkonen Team: Ferrari F1 Racing Debut: 2001 (Sauber) Wins: 20 (2007 World Champion - Ferrari) Podiums: 77 Races Entered: 194 4. Felipe Massa Team: Williams F1 Racing Debut: 2002 (Sauber) Wins: 11 Podiums: 36 Races Entered: 192 3. Fernando Alonso Team: Ferrari F1 Racing Debut: 2001 (Minardi) Wins: 32 (2005, 2006 World Champion - Renault) Podiums: 95 Races Entered: 217 2. Lewis Hamilton Team: Mercedes F1 Racing Debut: 2007 (McLaren) Wins: 22 (2008 World Champion - McLaren) Podiums: 54 Races Entered: 129 1. Nico Rosberg Team: Mercedes F1 Racing Debut: 2006 (Williams) Wins: 3 Podiums: 11 Races Entered: 147

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Saw this being shared by my friends on Facebook. Appealing for eyewitnesses https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151972974525679 "Appealing for witnesses for hit and run accident involving my brother on 27 Feb at 2115pm at Dairy Farm Road.." SUCH a**holeS SHOULD BE PUNISHED~!! :angry: \ UPDATED: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151972952035679&set=vb.567920678&type=2&theater WHITE SEDAN!!!

http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/03/06/reach-1000-inputs-on-budget-2014-have-been-received/ REACH: 1,000 inputs on Budget 2014 have been received March 6th, 2014 | Author: Editorial Dr Amy Khor The local media reported that REACH Chairwoman Amy Khor led an online chat session on the Budget recently. She revealed that more than “1,000 inputs on Budget 2014 have been received by REACH through its various platforms”. She said, “Over half of the feedback was about initiatives announced to build a fair and equitable society, such as the S$8-billion Pioneer Generation Package (PGP), healthcare affordability issues and help for older workers.” No surprise whatsoever, she said overall, while there was broad and strong support for the Budget, some had concerns, such as if higher social spending by the government will lead to higher taxes in future. Dr Khor also said others had lauded the fact that funds for the Pioneer Generation Package were set aside upfront so that the burden will not fall on the younger generation of taxpayers. With the details of the PGP out, it’s inexplicable that of all the ‘concerns’ expressed, our REACH Chairwoman chose to highlight the one concern about potential ‘higher taxes in future’. Many TRE readers and others on alternative media have little of such concerns. Instead, overwhelmingly, the issue for most is how the PGP $8 billion figure, a never-before one-off expenditure, could be magically set aside in one lump sum i.e. about 14% of total budget amount. Finance Minister Tharman did say that the government “will not draw on past reserves, as we have sufficient surpluses from the last few years”. However, he did not elaborate on the details in Parliament. Some also asked who and how the $8 billion will be managed. Mr Tharman had said that the $8 billion set aside for the PGP, with accumulated interest over time, will meet its full projected cost of $9 billion, including a buffer for inflation. Again, Mr Tharman did not elaborate on the details of how interest will be earned. Such online discussions on alternative media showed that Singaporeans are increasingly getting very sophisticated in their thinking and the government need to be even more open and transparent especially when Singaporean taxpayers’ monies are involved. The government should realise that it is now dealing with a different generation of Singaporeans compared to our parent or grandparent generations.

waaaaaaaaaaaa..nobody going ah.... nobody start thread? Discussion on FB that ppl now buy online, so thee shows almost redundant. I find that true!

It's that time of year again folks! Yours truly will be giving updates on the fly with the limpei comments. This yr is slated to be 21 Feb 2014. Friday, 3pm. Botak will have his head Klasse-ed again for the event. Stay tuned. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will deliver the Budget Statement for Financial Year 2014 on February 21. PHOTOS Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam (Photo: Ministry of Finance) ENLARGE CAPTION SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will deliver the Budget Statement for Financial Year 2014 on February 21. His speech will be webcast 'live' at the Singapore Budget website. A ministry statement on Sunday said the Budget Statement will also be uploaded at the website after the speech. For those on the go, the Budget 2014 Mobile App will be released next month. The mobile app will allow subscribers to listen and view the budget speech 'live'. It will also provide access to news releases and real-time announcements, video clips, the Budget Quiz and an email subscription for the full Budget Statement. Those who wish to receive the Budget Statement via email after the speech can subscribe to a mailing list at the budget website from 21 January 2014 till 20 February 2014. The ministry also called on members to continue sending in their views and suggestions for the new budget ahead of Budget Day. They can do so till 29 January 2014. Following the budget speech, the public can submit feedback on the measures to be introduced through various new media and conventional channels: - REACH Budget microsite - REACH Singapore Facebook - REACH Singapore Twitter (#SGBudget) - Singapore Budget website - Email ([email protected]) - REACH Toll-Free Hotline at 1800-353-5555 - by SMS to 9-SPEAK-UP (9-77325-87) - by mail to REACH, 140 Hill Street, #01-01A, Old Hill Street Police Station, Singapore 179369 - CNA/de

Here we go for the month of February, looking to meet up with new members and get in touch with old ones. We may even have a fellow Alfisti bring in a good deal for Sonax Rim cleaner which I've personally used to good effect. See you all soon. 1. Saabretooth 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bidding status as at 05/02/2014 14:19:34.00 hrs A CAR UP TO 1600CC & 97KW 1 362 216 B CAR ABOVE 1600CC OR 97KW 1 360 91 C GOODS VEHICLE & BUS 1 267 142 D MOTORCYCLE 1 361 232 E OPEN 1 208 41 130hp go !

Not many notices but 2014 share the same dates & days with 1997 ... Will history repeats itselfs ... Happening in 1997 Asian financial crisis, 1997-1998 The Asian financial crisis started in Thailand with the collapse of the Thai baht in July 1997 and quickly spread to the rest of the region. What began as a currency crisis soon affected the wider economy and led to economic downturns in several countries. Singapore was not directly hit but suffered the spillover effects of the economic slowdown among its regional neighbours and fell into recession in the second half of 1998. Realising that stimulating domestic demand was not a viable option in a downturn caused by external circumstances, the Singapore government implemented various measures to help ease the cost burden on businesses and individuals. Just before the Thai baht collapsed in July 1997, it had been the target of intense speculative attacks. For a while, the Thai government managed to defend the currency, which had been pegged to the United States (US) dollar. However on 2 July 1997, it announced that it would no longer intervene and would allow the baht to float. The sharp depreciation of the baht against the US dollar began that same day. Given its close economic linkages with other Asian countries, Singapore could not escape the effects of the financial crisis facing its regional neighbours despite strong economic fundamentals. Overall, the Singapore economy contracted by 1.4% in 1998 in terms of real gross domestic product (GDP). This was the first decline in real GDP since the 1985 recession and came after an average growth of 14% per annum from 1986 to 1997. The impact on Singapore was indirect but wide-ranging. Many companies went out of business, leaving their workers without a job. To survive, other companies cut cost by retrenching staff, suspending new recruitment and reducing wages. In the last quarter of 1997, 4,280 workers were retrenched, more than three times higher compared to the previous quarter. The situation worsened in 1998, with quarterly retrenchments averaging about 7,300. Company closures and downsizing also translated into lower demand for commercial, industrial and residential properties, which put downward pressure on property prices and rentals. Stock prices fell and this had a negative wealth effect which further weakened consumer sentiment. for more of the report, link : http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_1530_2009-06-09.html It all started from Thailand and now Thailand Gov is unstable with peoples still camping outside Gov buildings. Hope this will not repeat again in 2014 ....

Hi, just wondering how much is everyone's pay increment since some white horse survey says it's 6% and above this year. Just a general discussion so that everyone can have a gauge. Not applicable to pay hikes because quit and join a new rival company.

After its world premiere in India last year, the 2014 Honda City made its Asian debut in Thailand recently. They will receive a total of six different variants starting from 550,000baht(S$21,000) for the base model which is fitted with a five-speed manual transmission. For those who want some convenience, they can opt for the new seven-speed CVT transmission which is said to improve efficiency and effectively replaces the old five-speed automatic. The new City gets a mildly improved 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine which churns out 120bhp and 145Nm of torque. Changes to the engine include a tweaked i-VTEC system, friction reduction (low tension oil seal, zigzag piston pattern coating) and weight reduction via an integrated resin intake manifold. Like its rival, the Vios, the 2014 Honda City also grew in terms of wheelbase length to improve its interior space. An increase of 50mm allows it to match the Nissan Almera’s wheelbase while overall length is just 25mm longer than the previous model. The Thailand-market City gets a seven-inch multimedia system which supports Bluetooth and other media connectivity features. An interesting feature for the 2014 Honda City is its touch-enabled automatic climate control system which is quite similar to Lexus’s IS saloon. It now also gets rear air-con vents which will prove useful in our country. Other niceties include keyless entry, push-start ignition and multi-function steering wheel with paddles shifters. Some of the cars with higher specifications will feature six airbags, VSA stability control, Hill Start Assist and a multi-angle rear view camera that allows you to adjust up to three different levels. To those who are keen on the car, expect the 2014 Honda City to reach our shores in the second quarter of this year.

All data points to the sun as the primary source of short-term and long term climate change on Earth. While volcanic eruptions such as the current one in Iceland can affect short-term weather conditions over a region, planetary climate is governed by solar activity-or lack of it. The first inkling that something had changed with the sun was the recognition of an abnormal sunspot cycle. Then, astronomers noted that all the planets were heating up-even little Pluto on the outskirts of our solar system. While climatologists on Earth massaged the data to make it seem like man-made global warming was real, major climate changes were occurring on Mars. During the peak of the global warming debate, the prestigious National Geographic Magazine published a ground-breaking article by Habibullo Abdussamatov in 2007, "Mars Melt Hints at Solar, Not Human, Cause for Warming, Scientist Says." Habibullo Abdussamatov, an astrophysicist and head of space research at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory in Russia, stated that solar activity caused the climate change on Earth and that observations of Mars revealed the shrinking of the carbon dioxide ice caps at the Martian South Polar region. In that article, Abdussamatov explained: "The long-term increase in solar irradiance is heating both Earth and Mars." The scientist, accurate in past predictions, has recently pronounced his belief that Earth will enter a "little Ice Age: as early as 2014 and lasting as long as two centuries. The last one occurred between 1650 and 1850 and accounted for many crop failures, outbreaks of famines and mass migrations. Full Article: http://redicecreations.com/article.php?id=13459

LTA noted that ‘many commuters want to work and communicate while on the move’ in the Land Transport Master Plan. But free Wi-Fi service will not be available on trains during the trial. Come the middle of next year, commuters on the North East Line (NEL) can expect to have free Wi-Fi access on the go, under a trial by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) that is aimed at improving connectivity. The initiative was revealed in the Land Transport Master Plan 2013 released last week, with the LTA noting that “many commuters want to work and communicate while on the move”. The service would also be available on “major interchange stations”, but not during train rides. In response to TODAY’s queries, an LTA spokesperson said: “LTA will test the viability of Wi-Fi at underground stations on our MRT network to enhance wireless connectivity for commuters while (they are) waiting for trains. From mid-2014, we will carry out a trial by implementing Wi-Fi at stations along the North East Line and at major interchange stations.” The authority, however, did not specify what the major interchange stations were, adding that “more details will be provided when ready”. The trial is part of the LTA’s push for smart travel. In the master plan, the authority also revealed plans to improve its MyTransport.SG smartphone app in the next few years by rolling out services such as real-time bus and train-platform crowd updates to help commuters avoid congestion. Many countries in Asia have already started providing free Wi-Fi on their transport systems. Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway recently extended free Wi-Fi hot spots to all its stations, while the Tokyo Metro introduced a free Wi-Fi trial at 30 of its train stations this year. Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Transport and experts TODAY spoke to generally welcomed the trial, noting that smartphone connectivity is increasingly becoming part of a good travel experience. Pointing to a recent report on the decreasing number of free Wireless@SG hot spots, former journalist and technology blogger Alfred Siew said the provision of additional free hot spots “is always good”. “But ... it might be good to extend it to inside trains, because that is where commuters spend most of (their) time when they are travelling,” he added. But this would “cost more or take more time to wire up all the tunnels, compared with just wiring up the stations”. Regular NEL commuters had mixed reactions to what some termed as a “value-added” service. Marketing executive Elvis Chiu, 29, felt the LTA should first focus on ensuring transport operators get the basics, such as train reliability, frequency and customer service, right. “Meanwhile, the telcos and train operators can work together to improve the signals and bandwidth underground,” he said. However, senior executive W Lim, 27, welcomed free Wi-Fi on platforms, given spotty 3G service on the NEL. She said: “It can be quite frustrating when whatsapp-ing friends to confirm meeting places, so free Wi-Fi will certainly help on occasions like these.” Tourists like Ms Sophie Hennessy, 26, from Australia, said free Wi-Fi would be helpful in accessing navigation apps. “With free access, I can search for directions to reach my destination,” she said. Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Ang Hin Kee, who sits on the GPC for Transport, said the LTA must ensure the effort is not a “cosmetic one which cannot support, say, more than 50 people logging on”. He added that the service was unlikely to lead to a fare increase, since the investment is made by the LTA and not the transport operators. Source: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/lta-kick-offfree-wi-fi-trial-nel-mid-2014

Now that we all know how the new Honda Fit/Jazz is going to look like, Mugen, one of the few big tuners for Honda, has just launched their new line of aftermarket goodies for the new Fit. Firstly, they designed two different types of front spoiler, one of which is more aggressive than the other. Customers will also have the option to choose the front under spoiler and the side spoiler in either single body colour or two-tone with body colour and matte black. An upper rear wing finished in carbon is also available for the RS/S Package giving an even sportier look. A new wheel, Mugen "MD8", has also been developed for the new Fit in addition to two other styles that are already in Mugen's lineup. Those who are looking to improve their performance on the road can look forward to Mugen