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Ok was inspired by some of the bookworm threads in HWZ. Reading books maybe considered old fashioned in this day and age. I was clearing out some books and comics out from my parents' storeroom as they are undergoing renovation, so was inspired to start this thread. You can strongly recommend a book or the book you are currently reading. Of course there are sites like goodreads. But I'm curious if any of you still read actively. Any genre is fine except for tiko ones. I read mostly fantasy/urban fantasy/thrillers and more "serious" books. Currently I'm reading this. Thinking, fast and slow by Danial Kahneman. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow Do chip in with what you are reading or what you think is a MUST READ!

Sharing is caring! Save the date 17-20 Sept Online Sale. The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale will be held in Singapore from Sep. 17 to 20, 2020. Shoppers will have access to "millions of books", both fiction and non-fiction, at 50 to 90 per cent off recommended retail prices. All books at the online sale are new. Some categories and genres listed are: - bestseller titles - novels - science fiction - romance - literature - graphic novels - business books - self-help - architecture books - cookbooks, and more. Children's books, such as activity books, board books, colouring books, picture books, and interactive books, will be included as well. Ahead of the sale, Big Bad Wolf Books is launching its e-commerce site on Sep. 9. During the sale period, shoppers will be able to order on the site and have their purchase shipped directly to them.

Remember them? The bookstores? For many young people, the online store has been their source of books or just downloading a book is the norm. But for many of us in this forum of middle aged men, the hard copy is still king... Good news for those of us who grew up with MPH or Malayan Publishing House. I recall my childhood, accompanying my dad to Shenton Way and he plonks me in the MPH there while he goes to look at the stock exchange.. so it was a sad day to see them close. Amazon is great, but the physical bookstore is a treasure. I guess I have also helped in their demise, since I have not been there for a while... But I will strive to visit them now 🙂 https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/mph-to-return-in-november-with-new-books-and-lifestyle-store-at-singpost-centre

This should be interesting: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/on-demand-public-bus-services-from-dec-17-as-part-of-6-month-trial

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Another indication on how electoral needs are pushing malaysia slowly towards a more non-tolerant society. This is a book on how Islam can work in a constitutional democracy. Written and contributed by academics and scholars on the topic with the foreword by Badawi. http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/malaysia-bans-book-foreword-former-pm

Not self-inked biography but close enuff. Anybody buying :)

I recently found this inside my store. This is long before COE scheme started right??? Haha. this belong to my dad's one. So I am not at that era one.

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/25/faa-st...ff-and-landing/ Will our authorities follow if US FAA allow? Got to wait till year end.

Hi guys, I want to know if there is any travel agency to book cheap air tickets to bangkok

CHRISTMAS BIG SALE!! More than 30% off Buy for your love one, family and friends or yourself - Christmas, Birthday, Valentine

Does warranty cover note book battery?

former sph chief editor cheong yip seng talks in his book about ob markers and censorship. those from pap and nation-building press keep selling their books to brainwash voters. i think they buy these books in bulk and give them to pap, ntuc and sph cadres as their birthday presents. http://www.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?131...en-in-White-Now

Brisk sales for Dr Chee

[laugh].......... otherwise they will write a book to malu u!! i'm going to library to find this book! i laugh until bei ta han!

as above. went to one motoring and cant find. any kind soul to provide link pls

Developers' bids signal likely dip in home prices 13 March 2012 Straits Times DEVELOPERS here are becoming more cautious with how much money they are willing to pay for private home sites. They seem to be getting more worried that private home prices could fall, perhaps by up to 8 per cent this year, according to a new research report. So they have to factor the potentially lower prices of the homes into their sums when deciding how much to offer for a plot on sale. The BNP Paribas research report analysed about 100 government land sale bids since 2007 up until last month. When developers look at how much to bid for a site, they consider the likely 'break-even' figure. That is, how much they would have to pay for the project, taking into account the cost of building the condo and various other finance, marketing and administration costs. Then, of course, they add a bit on top to make it worth their while, in terms of profits - which means they would offer less for the land than break-even. The report said developers were lowering the figure they are willing to pay for land, as they can no longer feel sure that prevailing home prices will hold up by the time they are likely to sell the project. Starting in mid-2011, the difference between the expected break-even price and current selling prices started to widen to 19.8 per cent, well above the mean of 12.1 per cent, the report said. The mean of 12.1 per cent would tend to represent the profit margin developers have been achieving, on average. This difference of about 8 percentage points is likely to represent developers' efforts to guard against the possibility of future average selling prices heading south. A similar pattern was also observed in the second quarter of 2008, right before home prices tanked, when margin buffers widened in similar fashion, BNP Paribas property analyst Chong Kang Ho noted. The wider spread of bids for each site, which indicates differing views among developers, and the shorter turnaround of launches also reflect concerns of an uncertain outlook in the market, he added. Developers' nervousness is reflected not just in their bid prices, but also in their haste in pushing out new launches. The average turnaround time between securing a site and launching a project has been cut to just eight months for sites awarded in the past two years - down from more than 10 months, generally, for sites awarded in 2009. 'This is despite the trend of bigger land sites being offered, typically associated with longer preparation and approval times for launch,' BNP's Mr Chong said. 'Shorter turnaround launches reflect developers' expectations of a narrower window of opportunity to sell their new launches at higher prices. This is especially true in the light of upcoming supply.' Another likely trend is even more enthusiasm for sites right near MRT stations and retail malls, the report said. Developers feel buyers will go for homes built on these plum sites even if times get a little rough. The Government has ramped up its twice-yearly land sales programme since the second half of 2010 as it sought to stem rising home prices. This led to a record number of 77,089 uncompleted private homes in the pipeline as at the fourth quarter of last year - the highest figure since data was first available in 1999 - according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority. But while recent new sales data has been encouraging, longer-term fundamental concerns remain. The rising number of unsold homes, tighter immigration rules set to dampen demand and more sites on the way have all taken the rosy hue out of the market. BNP's Mr Chong expects it to correct by 5 to 7 per cent. He says the ample loans on offer at low mortgage rates help. But other experts note that lower land prices do not necessarily mean lower home prices as selling prices often depend on market conditions at the time of launch rather than just developers' costs. HSR Property Group special adviser Donald Han said developers, not surprisingly, price projects based on market values at the time they go on sale. 'While developers might price a new project lower than a nearby project to ensure good take-up at its initial launch, prices will not sway far from general market prices even if the land cost was lower,' he added.

hope i can borrow or buy from u

was just chattin with a friend and we talked about this local horror series of books, Souls. i remember getting scared just looking at the cover of the Pontianak with the stitched mouth.

as above any know? or i have missed it already?

i'm very interested to see how he justify the costs of HDB..and lack or transparency of it's costs breakdown..

The Stig has taken another step toward shrugging off the shackles of the BBC. As you may recall, Top Gear's tame racing driver recently locked horns with the Beeb after he made it clear he wanted to publish his memoirs. The show's producers found issue with text, saying that revealing his identity would not only be a disservice to the fans of the show, but that it would also violate the terms of his contract. Thing is, a judge has struck down the BBC's injunction to keep The Stig from publishing his book. That means publisher HarperCollins can move forward on bringing the book to life without fear of any further legal action from the BBC. Interestingly enough, Ben Collins, the man who has long-been rumored to be the Stig, was spotted leaving the courthouse shortly after the ruling was issued. Collins was evasive when asked by reporters if he was the man in white, though we have a hard time thinking of any other reason why he would be at the hearing. [source: The Guardian]

Thinking of going to London in late Aug/ early Sep... should I book air tix now or will there likely be a travel fair soon? SQ costs about S$1800-1900/ pax now... Any advice?

Nissan's latest stunner By Samuel Ee - 09 November 2005 The Business Times WHO wants to buy a luxury SUV these days? Quite a lot of people, it seems. The recently launched Nissan Murano sport-utility vehicle has been scrabbling up the sales charts. Authorised distributor Tan Chong Motor Sales is coy about the numbers, but does admit that it is targetting the Lexus RX300's territory - about 50 units a month. Tan Chong also says it believes the Murano will continue to gain momentum even after last month's barrage of launch orders. Part of the optimism is due to the car's striking looks, and part of it has to do with the fact that there are two engine variants - a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder and a 3.5-litre V6. With its avant garde exterior styling, the Murano is uncharacteristically good-looking for a volume Nissan model. Its interior is especially futuristic, with a quirky instrument pod that has a genuine aluminium fascia. And on the enormous expanse of dashboard is a seven-inch display with GPS (global positioning system) navigation. Also different is the availability of a power button on the multi-function steering wheel to turn the audio system on or off - something not found in many cars with volume and channel controls. Because the Murano is softly sprung, the ride is cushy. But this comes with a slight body roll when going around corners. Power is perfect, especially in the 3.5-litre model with its all-wheel-drive capabilities. This is the same engine found in the 350Z sports coupe and for all intents and purposes it would be the ideal option for this large SUV. But understandably, Tan Chong says it only accounts for only one in five Muranos sold. The smaller 2.5-litre four-cylinder, front-wheel-driven model is the more popular version. As Nissan's flagship SUV, the Murano looks the part with its distinctive design and spacious cabin - plus a good-size boot. Like the Lexus RX300, its crossover design has mass appeal. Of the two, the 3.5-litre model is the more sophisticated alternative with its smooth and sporty six-step continuously variable transmission. And with petrol prices looking like they're finally falling, there's now one more reason to consider it. Nissan Murano 250XL and 350XV Engine: 2,488cc inline-4 (FWD)/3,498 V6 (4WD) Gearbox: 4-speed auto/6-step CVT Max power: 163hp @ 5,200rpm/234hp @ 6,000rpm Max torque: 245Nm @ 3,600rpm/318Nm @ 3,600rpm 0-100 kmh: 11.9 secs/8.9 secs Top speed: 180 kmh/200 kmh Price: $111,500/$126,500 (both with COE) Distributor: Tan Chong Motor Sales, Tel: 6466-7711