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Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd With an established chain of dental practices in Singapore, DENTAL SURGEONS has garnered yet another feather in its cap with its opening of Asia’s leading premium boutique dental practice of its kind at the Mandarin Gallery, Orchard Road, Singapore, in 2010. This beautiful set up offers the latest technologies in a modern-luxe meets timeless chic setting, and offers patients the coolest retreat to seek the most up to date smile makeovers. Boasting the latest technologies - such as the Cone Beam CT scanner for radiographs and dental scans – to state of the art décor, coupled with the skilled expertise of its range of specialists headed by DR. ERNEST REX TAN, DENTAL SURGEONS at Mandarin Gallery offers rewarding patient experiences, and has been hailed by both patients and foreign visitors as “the future of dentistry”. “Taking Dentistry in Singapore to Yet Another Platform” is what its patients say about DENTAL SURGEONS at Mandarin Gallery. Dental Surgeons was started in 1997 with the vision of making Singapore the Dental Hub of the region. The name, itself at that time was already an indication of a distinct and modern dental facility, and one that provided high quality dental care and services, and utilizing the latest techniques and state-of the art technology and facilities. This, amid a patient-friendly setup which will allay any fears of visiting the dentist at value for money charges. Its main practice began operations at Suntec City Mall in 1997. The business model and the philosophy of providing value-added dental care was so well received that within a year, Smile Inc.â Dental Surgeons was invited to start a second practice at Forum Mall in 1998.* The setup at One Raffles Quay in 2007 was in response to its patients’ requests as their offices had moved to the new downtown, while the latest dental boutique concept was set up at Mandarin Gallery in 2010. *Our practice at Forum Mall has since been relocated to Mandarin Gallery in 2010. has developed many breakthrough systems and concepts that have caught the eye of the public and these have been featured in numerous publications. Founder & Director Dr. Ernest Rex Tan Specialist in Prosthodontics B.D.S. ( Singapore ) M.Sc. Restorative Dentistry ( London , U.K. ) Dr. Ernest Rex Tan , Co-Founder and Director of Smile inc. Dental Surgeons , embarked in dental career after graduating from the National University of Singapore in 1991 , and the renowned postgraduate Masters program in Restorative Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute in London , UK , in 1994 . This training provided Dr. Tan a firm foundation in managing the many complex reconstructive and cosmetic challenges that his patients present. This together with years of transforming and beautifying smiles , has resulted in his acquiring the expertise , experience and artistic creativity required to perform predictable , consistent and successful Smile Makeovers with exceptional cosmetic outcomes. Dr. Ernest Rex Tan is today a key Prosthodontist in Singapore . He started Smile inc. Dental Surgeons , a household name in the dental industry , and is the first and only dental surgeon in Singapore to perform ( and popularise ) the revolutionary Britesmile Laser Teeth Whitening procedure since 1997. Dr Ernest Rex Tan is also an authority in the field of cosmetic dental work , having branded the hallmark of his procedures , Smile inc Makeover since 2004 . Dr Tan and his practice have been featured in many publications in the media for their innovations and advance in cosmetic dentistry. Contact Us Marina Bay – the Sail 2 Marina Boulevard #01-02 Tel : 6222 2900 Website : www.smileinc.com.sg Mandarin Gallery 2 333A Orchard Road #04-18 Tel : 6733 0660 Website : www.smileinc.com.sg One Raffles Place 1 Raffles Place #01-61 Tower 2 Tel : 6636 1366 Website : www.smileinc.com.sg

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 ....

Got this from Facebook. All I can say is - Thank god for the internet! It's beyond their control, unlike MSM. LTK is right.

Hi all, Contemplating in getting a used W210 1997 to commute in JB. Wanted to get feedback for this Benz model, wonder whether there are any significant negative and positive things/stuffs that are known to this model. Was told parts/accessories are widely available over here and could be cheaper than Toyota. Many used Benz are still found here so guess the support are easily available here. Thank you very much. Regards,

Got the above for sale in due course. dark grey on black, 19"rims single owner for 12 years anyone who has any interest can drop me a note. details and pics will come also in due course definitely cheaper than dealer, thats what i will say.

www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2XYQ2Up-1057.html Saw this ad with new 10 year COE. What you guys think?

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=1997_ford_falcon_gt-1.jpg Probably the most aggressive-looking GT ever launched by Ford Australia, the EL 30th Anniversary model's in-your-face styling polarised enthusiasts but in true GT tradition, it proved to be ahead of its time and still looks fresher than most 1997 releases. The motoring press dubbed it 'Darth Vader On Wheels', which neatly summed-up Ford's 1997 interpretation of how a GT should look. Developed and hand-assembled by Tickford, the EL GT continued the Grand Tourer concept by going beyond the top Fairmont Ghia's luxury interior with Momo sports steering wheel, leather and suede sports seats, wood grain cabin highlights and matching it with improved suspension and performance. Ford's bold new look, which again was fully integrated with the original EL styling, featured a smooth new front bumper with built-in driving lights, deep front spoiler, integrated wheel arch flares and side skirts, sculptured twin vent bonnet scoop, and a wild rear spoiler. Champion Ford race driver John Bowe was responsible for much of the hands-on fine tuning and testing of the EL GT. Refinement and performance went up another notch after Tickford added a carbon-fibre wrapped tail shaft and reworked the engine for punchier mid-range response. The production run was just 270 and, like the EBII five years before, it was another quick sell-out for Ford and just enough to keep Ford enthusiasts asking for more.