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  1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1QgNF6J1h0 FF6 trailer
  2. WEST, Texas (Reuters) - Hundreds of people were likely injured in a fiery explosion on Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, that damaged or destroyed numerous buildings including a school and nursing home, authorities said. The blast was reported at about 8 p.m. CDT (0100 GMT on Thursday) in West, a town of some 2,700 people about 80 miles (130 km) south of Dallas and 20 miles (32 km) north of Waco. "It's a lot of devastation. I've never seen anything like this," said McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara. "It looks like a war zone with all the debris." There was no immediate official word on what sparked the explosion as emergency personnel assisted victims and doused the flames. A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, D.L. Wilson, told Reuters the blast had probably caused "hundreds of casualties" and damaged many homes. He added that a nearby nursing home had collapsed from the explosion and that people were believed trapped inside. McNamara said the nursing home and much of the center of town had been evacuated, and that residences near the explosion had been leveled. The air in town remained thick with smoke more than two hours after the explosion, and the area around the blast site was littered with shards of wood, bricks and glass. A Reuters reporter observed that a nearby middle school and several homes were severely burned. Dallas television station WFAA reported from helicopters that roughly a three-block area of West appeared to have been destroyed. More than 100 people were being taken to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, said vice president of hospital operations David Argueta. Hillcrest CEO Glenn Robinson told CNN that the hospital was seeing "everything from orthopedic injuries to patients that are experiencing serious blood loss." Governor Rick Perry issued a statement saying his office had "mobilized state resources to help local authorities" deal with the incident. A White House official said the Obama administration was aware of the situation and monitoring local and state response through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The explosion came two days before the 20th anniversary of a fire in Waco that engulfed a compound inhabited by David Koresh and his followers in the Branch Davidian sect, ending a siege by federal agents. Some 82 members of the sect and four federal agents died at Waco. (Reporting by Steve Gorman, Tim Gaynor and David Bailey; Writing by Steve Gorman; Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Xavier Briand) really dun understand whats happening..
  3. But wtf, monopoly still can suffer loss..LOL Does it affect u? http://sbr.com.sg/transport-logistics/news...loss-in-history 30% dividend cut more than possible. According to Maybank Kim Eng, SMRT has become a "fallen dividend angel" because of this historic earnings tumble, but remarked that it could use this short-term weakness as a bargaining tool to argue for higher fares through the undergoing government review. Here's more from Maybank Kim Eng: Loss guidance follows wage hike
  4. Guys, been out of the dating scene for 1 year..now wants to kick start the engine again... Any good restaurants for first dates..? Preferably quiet for conversation..wont chase you away for second seating etc.. Not into those Michelin graded stuff as well...eg read... one big plate and only 4 carrots on it and they charge you 80buckeroos for it.. PS just treat it as helping out a MCF bro in NEED...haha Thanks!
  5. Was it hard? Emotional? After selling, did you miss it?
  6. Forget First World hype Former civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow tells Susan Long why Singapore should just aim to be a solid "second-upper" city. The Straits Times, 12 Jan 2013 RETIRED senior civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow's worry for Singapore today is that it has begun to believe its own propaganda that it has arrived as a First World city. "It's a complete delusion on our part to think that we can become a First World city such as New York, London and Tokyo," says the 75-year-old adjunct professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. "As a 'little red dot', we suffer from inherent limitations of space, size of population, depth of talent pools and political influence." While being a First World city may be beyond it, he says Singapore should focus on being a solid "second-upper" city. "It's more pragmatic to position ourselves as the best in class of the world's second-tier international cities, such as Zurich, Boston, Sydney and Tel Aviv. These are all cities with populations of five million to six million of well-educated people and they compete on knowledge." Increasingly, he says, the differentiator for successful cities is "not cheap labour but competent labour". Singapore's Achilles heel, as he sees it, is that over the past decade, it chose to pump in cheap foreign labour instead of drilling down to the unglamorous task of improving productivity, skilling up its workers for higher- level jobs and improving standards of schools. "Productivity is low because we went for imported cheap labour and now we're stuck in a time warp. We can compete only in industries of low technology. This time around, I hope the Cabinet has the political courage to push this through," says the former permanent secretary in the Prime Minister's Office and the Finance, Trade and Industry, National Development and Communications ministries before he retired from the elite Administrative Service in 1999. He recently stepped down from the boards of Singapore Press Holdings and United Overseas Bank. Although Singapore's official unemployment rate is at a low of 2 per cent, the pro-chancellor of the National University of Singapore, who helps give out about 9,000 degree scrolls a year, notes there lurks "disguised unemployment and underemployment". "How many and what kind of quality jobs can we provide for school leavers a year?" he asks. "In the 1950s, they became hawkers. Today, we have hundreds of young graduates becoming property agents or relationship managers selling esoteric products." He fears also that Singapore has lost the knack of asking the right questions. "We often start with the answers we want and ask the questions to support it." For example, in discussions on the "right" size of Singapore's population, he charges that the authorities mainly debated how to create a higher-density city with more high-rise flats and condominiums to cater to more people. "That's only a physical constraint, not an economic constraint." He says the right parameters to frame the question instead are: "Can we sustain the economic livelihoods of five or six million people? Surely, the size of the population is as much as you can sustain the economy of Singapore. "Asking the right questions today is the most important factor for Singapore's future sustainability. If you ask the wrong questions, you're in trouble." What weighs heavily on his mind these days is what kind of Singapore his three grandchildren, aged 15 to 21, will live in years from now. "I want them to live in a Singapore where they can hold their heads high, be of value to the rest of the world to earn their living and not have to kowtow to others," declares the first- generation Singaporean born to a court interpreter and washerwoman from Hainan. He lost his father at age nine to tuberculosis, attended Serangoon English School and St Andrew's Secondary, then applied for a job as a postal clerk. But a medical check-up showed he had contracted early-stage tuberculosis and was unfit for work. As a default, he continued studying, and won an open bursary to the University of Malaya, where he scored a first in economics. In 1959, he started life as an Economic Development Board officer, earning a reputation for being both a "thinker and a doer". At 35, he became Singapore's youngest permanent secretary in 1972. After his retirement, he was appointed chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board, Development Bank of Singapore, Central Provident Fund, and Housing Board. Since then, he has refused to fade into the sunset and has spoken up - often critically - about his worries for the future of Singapore and the People's Action Party. He concedes: "People think I'm a fool... I'm no longer in a position to change things but ideas can change societies. It is my duty as a Singaporean to leave behind ideas for the younger generation." He admits it hurts when ex-colleagues say: "Tong Dow, why are you still stirring the mud?" Or when they accuse him of "playing the old gramophone record". "The politest has been: 'Why didn't you say all these when you were still in the civil service?'" For the record, he says he dissented on policies back then, such as the certificate of entitlement balloting system, which he believes has irrevocably raised Singapore's key production costs. These days, he speaks at universities and think-tanks about six times a year and is busy compiling his fourth book. He also golfs and spends time with his retired schoolteacher wife. The best way is to view Singapore, he suggests, as a work in progress. One of his dearly departed friends, Mr Roop Vaswani, a Sindhi merchant, always told him: "It's best to be climbing up a mountain to success and never to arrive. The moment you reach the summit, the only way is down." He sums up: "Likewise, in Singapore, we should not believe that we're already First World. Or that we have arrived at the pinnacle."
  7. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...3d98c388b04dfe6 The base model, which sells for $49,900 after a federal tax credit, can go 160 miles on one charge. Despite the high spirits during Friday's ceremony, the debut of the Model S is a critical moment for the fledgling car company. Tesla has sold 2,150 Roadsters since 2008. The company is the brainchild of PayPal billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk. Tesla has always been considered a long shot to survive in the car business, but Musk, who is the chairman, CEO and product architect, spoke optimistically about the future, and of electric cars. "It's about breaking a spell," he said. "The world has been under this illusion that electric cars cannot be as good as gasoline cars. It's showing that an electric car can in fact be the best car in the world." Analysts and auto industry insiders have scoffed at the idea that a new car company could be created from scratch and built in a state with high operating costs like California. The price tag on the Model S is also expected to limit sales, said Rebecca Lindland, an analyst with IHS Automotive. Nissan has sold just under 30,000 all-electric Nissan Leaf hatchbacks since they went on sale at the end of 2010, but the Leaf is little more than half the price of a Model S.
  8. So sad such accident happen on first day of school... Happen this morning 11.25am at Jalan Bahar, the school bus drive out from the car park and knock down both the grandmother and her grandchildren, the grandmum was ran over by the bus and died of heart attack, while the grandchildren was injured.
  9. Hi guys..need ur expert opinion here Im doing this few things to my 6 year old ride -Respray whole car -Leather seat upholsery -In car entertainment (Current cd player kapoot) -Sound proofing -Chnge car alarm So which one do I do First??? Thnks a gazillion.
  10. The Footloose by Mando is doubtless going to make you want to test ride it. Asserting that it is the world's first chainless hybrid electric folding bike, Korean auto suppliers Mando Corp and Meister Inc have collaborated to bring us this beautiful design. Designboom states it can go up to 18.6 miles with the motor alone, and farther with pedaling by the rider. "By directly transforming electricity via an alternator connected to the crank, power is generated directly from the user. The energy stored in a lithium-ion battery, which is then used to actuate the engine. Using an electronic control unit (ECU), the 'footloose' works with sensors and an automatic gear changer to monitor terrain and adjust the motor's output as necessary. It monitors the system for problems, which it displays via a handlebar-mounted human machine interface (HMI)."
  11. SHUT THE FULL CUP!!
  12. Got into an accident with another SG-registered vehicle at the Malaysian customs. Was told to lodge a police report, which I did. The IO, without much investigations, determined that it was my fault and that I had to pay a RM 300 fine. Managed to bring it down to RM200. Now the thing is, I am not a listed driver for my car as far as the insurance records are concerned. How do I go about this?
  13. The first nine months of this year witnessed a slight increase in the number of people arrested for drink driving, despite the trend reversing in recent years. A total of 2,141 people were arrested from January to September this year, compared to 2,056 drivers arrested during the same period last year, which represents a four-per-cent increase. Early yesterday morning, 25 motorists were arrested for drink driving after Traffic Police mounted a major operation at Sims Avenue, Lavender Street, Clemenceau Avenue and Outram Road. Of those arrested - aged between 24 and 44 - 21 were male drivers while four were female drivers. The highest breathalyser test result was 69 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath - about twice the prescribed legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. Drink drivers, on conviction, will be disqualified from driving for at least 12 months. They will lose their driving licences and have to retake the theory and practical driving tests in order to obtain their driving licences again. In addition, first-time offenders can be fined up to S$5,000, or jailed up to six months. Repeat offenders may be punished with a maximum fine of S$30,000 and a mandatory jail term of up to three years. They may also be caned up to six strokes should death or serious injury be caused. There were 2,735 people arrested for drink driving last year, down from 2,935 in 2010 and 2,985 in 2009. Source: http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC12...-months-of-2012
  14. Didn't think it'd happen but WOW finally! http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...780&DL=2351 Wonder if the owner had difficulties financing the car....
  15. Ah_Zai

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  16. This is the first Skoda Roomster in Singapore How aften can you say that after you purchased a new ride... of course this could mean a good and bad things... uncertainties is at large whether it will be a sweet dream or a nightmare.. We got the Polar blue 1.6l auto gear roomster last week. It's a mix of Roomster 2 and 3 package as defined in Europe . First impression. It's really about the room space and flexibility. First off and most importantly, the driver's room. It's a mix of driving a hatch and MPV. You don't get that too low a feel and not too high a position like driving the bus. Just right. With some seat height adjustment and it can give a good leg and hand stretch just right driving position. Almost like a sedan, better than MPV. With the small sharp cutting edge glass.. It does have the effect of piloting an aircraft.. only that this one will take off.. 2nd row seats Kids and adults under 1.4M will find their leg not touching the floor once they sit back and inclined the seat. Yes. the rear seat will incline and slide front and back individually. The kids love this leg hanging thing coz' they can then kick around their legs, criss cross it and what not. Adult will find that the sitting position is like a sofa in the living room. Unlike sedan, where the knee ave to be lifted up, not this one. Knee can best rest at 90 degree. Very comforting and relaxing. I only wish that they have the thigh rest. That could be perfect coz' there enough leg room to stretch out or even put a daffle bag in front of the legs. That's how roomy is the 2nd row. Luggage compartment. With the 2nd row push all the way to the front, there's actually enough room to squeeze another row of seats in here and walla the roomster will be a small MPV.. Well.. ok.. not this case.. still it's the children favourite playground in here. Sits 2 adults and 2 children comfortably at the back. Not that we do it, but you can if you want to. So monthly dried goods from the NTUC/ShingShiong is a breeze and the space will swallow your whole month grocery and more. Or perhaps the weekends picnics of foldable table, cooler box, and what not picnic stuff is so easily tug away and a quick go. Hook points aplenty, thus keeping things in place and lock in is easy. I'm very tempted to try out a complete single bed room set from ikea ( bedroom, dress table, warddrobe and mattress ) and fit them into the Roomster and called in a "room in a roomster" In summary. space and room is thumbs up! Clever design. It knows how to make the driver, the mum and the kids happy with everyone have their own space and room to be had in this car. First time I have to write so much about space... More on the usual car review later.... The looks, well, it looks much better than in pictures and it slowly growing in us. Grabs a couple of attention here since most just saw it for the first time. In most cases, got a thumbs up for the looks! Engine wise, this is no hot hatch but capable to surprise many other hot hatch to be and sedans on the road. Its fast and nippy. Only a little sluggish at start but from then on, it's a breeze. Love the cruising at 6th gear, quiet and comfort!
  17. Gold 90.5 FM 1. Class 95.0 FM 1. 98.7 FM 1.
  18. New Liverpool manager did well in his first interview with the press. Striking the right cord with both his old and new clubs by thanking Swansea for the wonderful years and paid tribute to LFC legend Kenny Dalglish. Most importantly, he evaded the question on whether he will be bringing in players from Swansea. Even if there is a gentleman agreement with Swansea not to touch their players now, Gylfi Sigurdsson could still be here as he is technically not yet a Swansea player.
  19. I looking to buy Michelin Pilot Sports 3 185/55/15 Hup Heng Ang sell RM260 (~S$105) Hawk Tyrar sell RM280 (~S$115) *not sure if got hidden charge like balancing and fitting. Anyone have first hand experience with this 2 shop mentioned? Or have suggestion for me to go other shop you deemed better?
  20. Why am I presented with mandarin speaking environment everywhere in Sg from restaurants to clinics?
  21. hey... duno how many of you heard about this thing... last time I buy a lot during late 80s to early 90s... now want to sell off.. of course i know nobody wants or collect them anymore. but any of you knows where to sell them at higher than face value of the stamps?
  22. Was passing by Clementi around 6.45pm today and saw a red Toyota FT-86 up on the pedestrian pavement with front badly damaged and right front wheel in really bad shape, suspension also gone. Luckily no pedestrian injured. Could this be the first Toyota FT-86 casualty in Singapore with too much power and with unskilled driver???
  23. Back in January, ZF Friedrichshafen AG promised a nine-speed transmission, and now the gearbox specialists are ready to deliver some details. ZF claims that the 9HP transmission has been designed for front-wheel-drive vehicles with transversely mounted engines. More importantly for automakers looking to hit ever-increasing fuel economy standards, the transmission will also be able to improve fuel economy by up to 16 percent versus vehicles with the now commonplace six-speed auto. The supplier claims that at optimal fuel consumption speeds the 9HP will allow the engine to run at 1,900 RPM, as apposed to 2,600 revolutions in a typical six-speed-equipped model. Since ZF is in need of OEMs to include the new 9HP into their products, the supplier went out of its way to make sure the gearbox can adapt to many different applications. The transmission will reportedly be able to handle all-wheel-drive and hybrid duty, and it will be able to handle between 200 and 353 pound-feet of torque. ZF also designed the 9HP to be a "construction kit," with an additional transfer case for all-wheel-drive. It is also stop-start capable, and without the need for an additional oil pump. ZF hasn't released a timetable detailing when the nine-speed transmission could make its way into production vehicles, but we're guessing some automakers will jump at the chance to feature nine forward gears. For perspective on the 16 percent fuel economy jump, a mid-size sedan that now hits 35 miles per gallon on the highway now could theoretically hit 40 or 41 mpg. [source: ZF]
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