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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-18/w...re-remodel.html Singaporean men live an average 20.8 years after retirement while their female counterparts have 25.6 years, according to the Bloomberg Sunset Index. The measure, which places Singapore ahead of France and South Korea, estimates the age at which residents leave the workforce and subtracts this from their life expectancy. A 2012 Bloomberg study on the healthiest nations awarded the highest grade to Singapore out of 145 countries. Average of 20 years for men is very long time to live without working, and for women it's longer! Require lots and lots of cash to meet an appropriate standard of living.

Are they showing the same show as the us, or is this the ghey version they have there? http://mrhiddles.tumblr.com/post/66170501373

Looks like the impact from the 'black heart products' has started to show in the country..... other countries may be as high, but if they never go for diagnoses and just buried after dead, it won't be reported, to them ignorant is blessing in disguise

its located at 38 Jln Pemimpin, Wisdom Industrial Building... going there to redemn my free servicing... any reviews?

Singapore's great weakness is that it is an absurdly small nation. Paradoxically, one great strength of Singapore is that it is an absurdly small nation. Hence, Singapore can try things out on a national scale that few other nations can dream about. Let me suggest one such bold national project. Let Singapore become the first country in the world to have an all-electric fleet of vehicles: cars, trucks, taxis, buses, etc. Singapore can create a new chapter in world history by becoming the first country in the world not to have petrol-fuelled engines on the road. And why should Singapore do this? There will be at least three massive benefits from doing so. Healthier population FIRST, Singaporeans will breathe much cleaner air. Without petrol and diesel engines, there will be much less carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, particulate matter and other pollutants in the air. As a result, I have no doubt that the health of Singaporeans will improve. There will be fewer instances of asthmatic attacks, and incidents of cancer may also go down. Singapore will also become the quietest city in the world. Economists have not yet established simple and easy ways of measuring such “positive externalities” that will flow from an all-electric fleet in Singapore. Yet, there is no doubt that the environment will improve massively. Singaporeans will become a happier nation and Singapore will become an ever more attractive destination for the best global talent. (Oops, maybe I shouldn’t say this!) Second, Singapore would be positioning itself for the day when a global carbon tax or emissions trading system is introduced. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change just released its latest climate change report. The evidence is now irrefutable. Human activity, especially in the form of greenhouse gas emissions, is warming the planet. Many countries will suffer the negative effects of rising sea levels and bouts of extreme weather. Singapore will be one of the biggest losers if the worst-case scenario unfolds. While Singapore is too small to make a large difference to climate change mitigation efforts, an all-electric fleet would help us deal with a global carbon tax, thus boosting national competitiveness. Delay climate change BY CREATING an all-electric transportation system, Singapore can help to delay climate change. How? Singapore’s behaviour alone will not make a massive difference. But bear in mind that the Asian middle-class population is about to explode, from about 500 million now to 1.75 billion by 2020. If these new middle-class citizens begin buying petrol-burning cars, the planet will be literally, not metaphorically, fried. Clearly, some powerful examples will be needed to demonstrate that the world would be better off not buying petrol-burning cars. By going all-electric, Singapore will act as a key catalytic agent to help to prevent global warming. The manufacture of electric cars emits more carbon than that of traditional vehicles because of the energy-intensive methods used to mine, smelt and process the iron, lithium and rare earth elements that go into the batteries and other components of electric cars. But studies have shown that electric vehicles make up for this by having much lower carbon emissions when they are in use. Most of Singapore’s electricity is generated from natural gas, a relatively clean fossil fuel. Using electric cars will result in an effective 66 per cent reduction of carbon emissions in comparison with petrol- and diesel-powered cars. Cars as status symbols THE third benefit of creating an all-electric fleet is that it will help to reduce the obsession with cars as a status symbol, as electric cars will simply be seen as functional vehicles to get from point A to point B. For the few Singaporeans who insist on having status symbols like Maseratis, Ferraris and Lamborghinis, I would like to strongly recommend the Tesla, the environmentally friendly status symbol. By moving to an all-electric fleet, we shift the status competition in Singapore away from having the most powerful and fastest cars to having the most environmentally friendly ones. So who should lead the charge to convert Singapore’s car fleet into an all-electric one? I think I know what is going on in the mind of any Singaporean who is reading this sentence. Every Singaporean will expect the Government to take the lead. Unfortunately, this is the wrong answer. If the Government tries a top-down strategy, there will be a lot of resistance. The only way such a massive change can take place smoothly is for it to be a bottom-up initiative. New developmental approach INDEED, as Singapore approaches the 50th anniversary of its independence and Singaporeans ponder on the next 50 years, the country should consider a major change of approach to the future development of the country. Singapore has been extraordinarily successful in our first 50 years because of a remarkable number of government-initiated policies. Let me just cite Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport, PSA, and the Singapore Newater story as a few examples. None of these were citizen initiatives. However, for the next 50 years, we will need a balance of government-led and citizen-led initiatives. Making Singapore the first electric vehicle nation should be the first citizen-led initiative in the nation’s history. Anyone who thinks that a single citizen cannot make a significant difference should look at the record of Tesla Motors and its chief executive Elon Musk. Mr Musk is giving a personal guarantee (including with his personal money) that the Tesla will retain as much second-hand value as the equivalent Mercedes. Even more astoundingly, he has begun building charging stations so that you can drive from Los Angeles to New York in a Tesla. If you can drive across a large country like the United States in an electric vehicle, it is surely possible to do so in Singapore. No charging station in Singapore will be more than a few kilometres away. In fact, charging stations could even be installed in private parking lots and driveways. The Government can help by creating an infrastructure that supports electric vehicles. It could also provide tax and other benefits. Currently, because of the high cost of electric vehicle batteries, such cars cost more, thus placing the vehicle in a higher tax bracket than cheaper but less environmentally friendly cars. Even the recently introduced Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme does not offset the higher costs. Sadly, Tesla had to close its dealership in Singapore without selling a single fully electric car after less than a year because it was not able to receive “green tax benefits” from the Government. But the benefits that would flow from the creation of an all-electric fleet would be far greater than the tax revenues that the Government stands to lose in giving out tax benefits. In short, it is a “no-brainer” for Singapore to become the first country in the world with an all-electric vehicle fleet. No other country can do it as easily as Singapore. The benefits in all dimensions – environmental, health, social – will far outweigh any costs. Indeed, I cannot think of any real cost to making the change. So the big question is: Which citizen of Singapore will stand up and take the lead? If the movement succeeds, it will “electrify” both Singapore and the world. The hour has come. Let the right man or woman stand up and lead the movement. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/can-singapore-electrify-the-world-20131012

Having won the World Rally Championship (WRC) nine times in a row, Sebastien Loeb is widely regarded as the most successful rally racer ever. However, he has already made plans forward after the current season. Loeb's 2013 run in the WRC was on a limited schedule (sounds like part-time if you ask us). The versatile racing driver has decided to take part in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) next year, piloting the Citroen C-Elysee WTCC race car. He will also take part in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) at the season's final race in Macau. While the future looks bright for the talented driver, things didn't look too well at his last WRC career race in France. At the first stage of the final day of competition at the Rally of France, Loeb crashed and landed top down in the forest. Fortunately, both Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena came out of the wreckage unhurt. Jump to the video to catch the in-car footage of the whole accident. http://dai.ly/x15t563

Men are constantly amazed by wonders - some straight from the natural world, while a good part of them are man-made. Arguably most of these man-made features serve purposes, but of course many are just 'overkill' attempts to keep themselves entertained. Think the tallest architectures, fastest machines, etc. Here we have one of the biggest machinery that rolls on Earth - Dump trucks. And it just got bigger. Capable of carrying and tugging around 496 tonnes of earth on its back, the Belaz 75710 claims to be the World's biggest in its field. To help it perform its tasks, it has not one, but two 16-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines underneath its hood (if you still consider the Belaz has one in the first place). Together, the powerplants pack a total of 130 litres of cylindrical capacity, and pump out 4,600bhp. Then, one would expect some mountain-shifting torque figure to get the truck moving - approximately 18,605Nm of them. Head to the video to see just how big this monster of a truck is. http://dai.ly/x15japq

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/MSNBC/Componen...ic_Planning.pdf our scholar Generals can understand this?? Slide 22 is the final PPT slide

Just watched this online. Coming to theatres in Singapore 12th September (3 more days), and all I can say is WATCH IT!!! Very funny movie, with great heart and spirit. You'll love it if you have a thing for British comedies, as I do. The last in the Simon Pegg/Nick Frost trilogy starting with "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz". Basic spoiler-free plot synopsis: a group of friends are dragged by their ne'er do well slacker friend back to their old hometown to relive their teenage pub crawl along the "Golden Mile" (12 pubs). The last pub on the route is fittingly called "The World's End". Little do they know that this is literally about to happen, and they're the only ones who can stop it.

Son Doong Cave in Vietnam. Discovered in 1991 but only explored in 2009. Opening for commercial tours soon and apparently it takes 4 days 3 nights to explore.

Some say we got the world class road works system. just want to verify if this photo is real

Serbia hosts World Testicle Cooking Championship

Look like a creature from the "Pacific Rim" ........ but it was real and alive living in their world of their own and maybe not this life time but in another million years or some mutant got into them and they grow in sizes 1,000,000 times..... The wonder of Microscopic Technology we are able to see such creatures...... link: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/incredible-techno...-134527812.html

After six months in Singapore, Mr Oliver Andersch is charmed by the hawker fare. "First-class food," he cooed. But the Austrian has not been quite as impressed with the cleanliness and hygiene of the hawker centres. "Third world," he slammed. "They use the same cloth for everything - wiping away food, cleaning tables. This is disgusting," he said, shaking his head. It is his job to help make it better. He is Singapore's only "ang moh" (Caucasian) toilet cleaner. Although the 43-year-old holds the title of "cleaning excellence and development director" with cleaning company ISS Facility Services, he told The Straits Times: "I'm basically just an experienced cleaning guy." He trains his firm's cleaners to do their jobs more efficiently, with all sessions conducted one on one. Some 200 cleaners have gone under his tutelage. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...ning-consultant

Watch the link below if u have time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eob7Ki0Vhww...be_gdata_player This building has wow-ed me, all the things they have inside, the size, the designs, everything and they have opened recently. wonder how many days i in this building to explore all? Well nth to say but praise the Chinese

what was the amount singapore spent on YOG? [laugh]

from yahoo: Huawei launches world's slimmest smartphone Reuters

Taken from http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/photos/world-s...ries-slideshow/ Amazingly, INDIA is 4th! [laugh]

Restaurant Andre in Bukit Pasoh has clinched top honours at this year's G Restaurant Awards, put out by high- society magazine The Peak. The nouvelle French restaurant was named Restaurant Of The Year 2013. The win comes soon after its recent 38th placing on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list, announced in London two weeks ago. It is the only restaurant here in the top 50 this year. Chef-restaurateur Andre Chiang, 37, of Restaurant Andre, says: "The award gives us great recognition. To win an international award is one thing but to know that locally, people appreciate what we do, is also important because we have a lot of loyal local guests who dine here. We need that balance." Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...staurants-20130

Carved from leftover space in the top floor of an apartment in NYC. Sold to an auditor / accountant couple in 2009 for USD $150,000. Would you consider this type of accomodation if you are a young professional in a big city?

the chinese whack baby formula like no tomorrow around the world supermarkets around the world particularly HK has to ration the purchase of baby formula ... in this instance ... UK (so far?) i'm very surprised why the chinese did not whack baby formula in singapore supermarkets huh ... how come? isn't it cheaper and faster to buy in spore and send to china? http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/baby-form...-095636365.html

7th Place: Francois Hollande, President of France French President Hollande delivers a speech during a visit to an elementary school in Dieudonne Approximate salary: SGD $291,680 per annum Needs to manage: Approx. 65 million people, 675,000+ square kilometers, at least 400 kinds of cheese In Singapore, his pay amounts to: Inability to buy a car with his entire month

This Russkie will purposely langga any vehicle that cuts him off

I hear people talking about why the government shouldn't make car ownership so expensive in Singapore. I think we should really calm down and think of the situation from a macro point of view, as a nation and how it will impact our nation as a whole if car ownership was made affordable to the masses. Keep in mind that land is scarce in Singapore. 1. Government's fault for implementing COE and ERP. 2. Citizens angry. 3. COE and ERP scrapped. 4. Citizens happy. Rush to buy cars. 5. Roads are jammed up most of the time. It takes 30min to drive from AMK to Bishan. 6. Carparks are perpetually full and it takes 1hr to find a parking lot at the MSCP. 7. Government's fault for not building enough roads and carparks. 8. Citizens angry. 9. Government discards property, retail, industrial, commercial plans to make way for more roads and carparks. 10. Traffic conditions are eased and parking is a breeze. 11. Insufficient HDB flats in the market due to budget and land catered for roads and carparks. 12. Citizens are angry because they cannot find a flat and property prices rocket up due to high demand low supply. 13. Singapore economy takes a plunge because retail, industrial, commercial plans were shelved. 14. Companies start to retrench and cut salaries. Young singaporeans are jobless. 15. Government's fault AGAIN. 16. Citizens angry. 17. And it goes on and on.... So instead of thinking about immediate personal gains, why not think for our nation as a whole? Think at a macro level. Think for our future generations. Our selfish actions and demands now may lead to dire consequences for our future generations. I'm not saying all the existing policies are the best and there's no room left for improvement. But remember that while it's easy to criticize, it's tough to come out with better solutions and results. Afterall, talk is cheap.

This have shown the world, we are all rich?? Interested? Read on. Singaporean Pride