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Probe into Ren Ci finds irregularities in 'a few' financial deals Health Ministry has referred these to the Commercial Affairs Department. Volunteers in Ren Ci Hospital helps out at the canine therapy which takes place every second Sunday of the month. -- PHOTO: TNP A Ministry of Health probe into Ren Ci Hospital and Medicare Centre has discovered that a few financial transactions could not be 'satisfactorily explained'. 'In order to seek greater clarity into these transactions, MOH has referred them to the Commercial Affairs Department for it assistance,' said the ministry in a statement on Monday. 'MOH will be seeking the cooperation of Ren Ci's board and staff to assistant in CAD's investigation.' The ministry will continue its subsidies to Ren Ci for its patient care services to ensure that patients continue to receive care and medical treatment and the day-to-day operations remain undisrupted. Ren Ci has been under investigation by MOH since last November following the discovery of some possible irregularities in certain financial transactions involving the charity and other external organisations. Ernst & Young Associates was appointed to conduct the inquiry. The charity had extended interest-free loans, amounting to millions of dollars, to several companies. An audit turned up discrepancies between the amount recorded by the charity as loaned out and that recorded by the companies as borrowed.

Did anyone read this? I thought it would have been discussed in MCF but couldn't find any in Lite&EZ. http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/...ory_205310.html Not sure if the patient got pregnant after this "treatment". Copy and paste here for easy reading: ------------------------------------------- Feb 11, 2008 Doc who had affair with patient suspended By Chong Chee Kin The council, which is the regulatory body overseeing all doctors here, noted that Yeong (right, in a file photo) did not take advantage of the woman. -- PHOTO: ST FILE A SENIOR doctor who had sex with one of his patients at KK Women's and Children's Hospital has been suspended for two years by the Singapore Medical Council. Consultant gynaecologist Yeong Cheng Toh, 43, a fertility expert and father of three, confessed that he acted improperly by having a sexual relationship with his patient, who is also married. Not only did they have an affair, but Yeong also revealed confidential information about how two other patients at the hospital were treated to the woman. This breached patient confidentiality regulations. He also tampered with his lover's hospital records, filling in erroneous information in her biodata. He also failed to account for her visits and did not properly document her medical condition as well as the results of her medical examinations. It is not clear why he did this. The council, which is the regulatory body overseeing all doctors here, noted that Yeong did not take advantage of the woman. An SMC spokesman said: 'The patient was not physically or psychologically vulnerable, and there was no exploitation of her.' Citing patient confidentiality, the council did not reveal details about the woman. Yeong was involved with the woman while he was at KK Hospital between April 2003 and March 2005. After he left, he joined a clinic in Mount Elizabeth Hospital. The SMC was alerted to the offences after KK Hospital lodged a complaint with it. All doctors have to abide by a strict ethical code of practice and are barred from having sexual relationships with their patients. Yeong, who had been practising since 1991, was a consultant with KK Hospital's Reproductive Medicine Unit at the time of the offences. He has penned several papers on pregnancies in Singapore and has testified as a medical expert in cases before the High Court.

The all-new 2007 Lexus ES 350 made its public debut today at the Chicago Auto Show. The all-new, fully redesigned ES marks the fourth Lexus sedan to benefit from the L-finesse design language. Going on sale in late April, the fifth-generation ES improves upon every level of comfort, safety, performance and craftsmanship in the elegant five-passenger sedan. "We believe the newly revamped ES 350 is better in virtually every way than our original LS flagship sedan," said Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Bob Carter. "It's faster, quieter and more powerful than the first LS that redefined the prestige luxury segment in the early 1990s." 2007 ES Marks Complete Redesign of All Lexus Sedans From a styling standpoint, the ES marks the latest Lexus sedan to receive a complete redesign emphasizing a more sculptural direction, one that now reveals a family resemblance across the entire passenger car lineup. With an over two-inch longer wheelbase and more than an inch wider track, the ES has a more confident stance. A long hood, pulled-back cabin and short rear deck are characteristic of the new L-finesse design theme, recalling classic sports car proportions with a contemporary look unique to all new-generation Lexus sedans. The creation of a spatial feeling in the passenger compartment is central to the new Lexus design direction. Without increasing the overall exterior length, engineers were able to increase rear legroom while maintaining the already roomy driver and front-passenger compartment. The interior of the new ES introduces a new level of craftsmanship as well. Premium wood, polished metal and leather accents provide a level of luxury never before seen in the entry luxury segment. Everything inside the ES is designed and styled to create a comfortable and harmonious interaction, with touchpoints that convey quality and refinement. The roomy, luxurious cabin is complemented by intelligently designed displays and controls to make driving both simple and pleasurable. Bright, clear Optitron gauges combined with smartly integrated metallic and authentic brown walnut wood trim help create a luxurious, elegant ambience. Powerful Technology for New V6 The ES 350's 3.5-liter V6 engine delivers 272 horsepower and 254 lb.-ft. of torque, resulting in an estimated zero-to-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds, substantially quicker than the model it replaces. The highly sophisticated engine uses electronically controlled sequential fuel injection, which optimizes the fuel mixture and creates a precise burn, higher output and lower emissions to aid drivability. The result is a substantial improvement in engine efficiency with increased power and improved fuel economy. The engine also benefits from reduced internal friction via chain-driven camshafts and roller-rocker arms that serve to increase efficiency. Aluminum heads and cylinder blocks feature special cast-in "spiny" cylinder liners to improve liner stability and cooling by increasing surface contact area with the cylinder head. The new ES comes standard with dual exhaust, which reduces exhaust backpressure at high rpm. Extensive use of stainless steel in the exhaust system minimizes weight and improves durability. The integration of these technologies contributes to segment-leading efficiency with the ES 350 obtaining a manufacturer-estimated combined fuel consumption of 25 mpg (21 mpg city/30 mpg highway) and an expected Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV II) certification. Six-Speed Transmission The front-wheel drive ES 350 features a six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift. The low-friction, high-efficiency gear train is lighter and more compact than the previous generation 5-speed transmission with 20 percent fewer parts and 24 percent fewer hydraulic controls. Gear ratios are carefully matched to both engine horsepower and torque characteristics to provide very smooth yet responsive shifts for improved drivability. New Intelligent Luxury In addition to a new look and feel, the new ES also improves upon the increasingly complex nature of automotive technology. The ES offers numerous standard features such as SmartAccess keyless entry and a new push-to-start ignition system that allows drivers to enter and start the vehicle without removing the access fob from their pocket or purse. Lexus' craftsmanship and renowned attention to detail provide true luxury by design. Dual-zone automatic climate control and 10-way power front seats, with available memory, highlight the front cabin. The supportive standard cloth seats are also available in leather and extra-soft upgraded perforated leather for additional comfort. The three-spoke steering wheel features easy-to-use controls for the audio system, trip computer and multi-information display in the speedometer. It also adds a voice control switch for the available Bluetooth

At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show BMW will release the sporty three-door variant of the current 1-Series model which so far was available as a five-door only. The three-door

Will u be able to accept the sentence 'Its Like That',if u realised that yr brand new car has got some noise in the aircon?i sent my 3days old Chevrolet Aveo Sedan to fix Car Tracking System n happened that the mechanic told me tat seems like my aircon got humming noise...so fine..i went down to Alexandra Chevrolet Mechanic n asked him to do a check on the aircon n its confirmed by him oso that the aircon do hav some noise.so he asked me to go to the Headquarter for a checkup.eventualli i drove thre n get it checked..the SA mechanic team did realised thres noise n the only thing they can say is 'Oh Its Like That'..some of the Aveo oso got tis problem n thres one they checked jus now ,the noise is even louder than yours.so u r luckier than him.OMG....wat a lame answer?Though presently the noise is not affecting my car but who knows very soon it may become a big problem to it?i realli wonder how much the Chevrolet Mechanics know about Chevrolet's Car?n did Chevrolet send them for training? Wif their knowledge abt Chevrolet's Car,r they realli Qualified to be their Mechanics?So how?anyone got answers like that from them?shall we do sometink abt their servicing team?