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Got a herb garden at my yard. Just morning sun but managed to get my basil and mint growing. My Rosemary died. Supposed to be resilent but cannot get it to grow. Plus my mint getting lots of white aphids. Cannot seem to get rid of them. Tried crushing them daily, spray with citrus oil plus even introduced a spider to do the job. Nothing seems to work. I wanna eat my herbs, so dun wanna use stuff that will get me killed. Tips anyone ? ☘

Nissan's e-POWER technology gives you the instant power of electric cars with the range and convenience of a petrol car for you to power through life. The automotive industry is one that is ever-changing and always innovating. The world went from petrol-hungry cars to hybrids and electric cars. And the goal stays the same - it is all about keeping pollution at bay and promoting sustainability. We all want a world with a future for ourselves and our future generations. And doing our part does not have to come with any sacrifices; just opt for Nissan's e-POWER range of cars and you can enjoy the best of both worlds between electric cars and internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars while doing your part for earth. Nissan's e-POWER technology allows you to enjoy the driving experience of an EV without the need for charging Enjoy the EV experience without worrying about charging Like an Electric Vehicle (EV), an e-POWER Nissan is solely driven by an electric motor. However, with an ICE onboard to provide charge to the battery when required, there is no need to plug the vehicle in for charging. This means that you won’t have to worry about the need to access a charger while driving one - simply refuel as you would with a conventional ICE car and enjoy the instant power it delivers. Thanks to the ingenious e-POWER technology, you won't have to spend hours to recharge your car, nor would you have to worry about an extremely limited range on a single charge when you go on long road trips. Nissan's e-POWER technology can be found on various cars across its line-up, allowing you to choose something that fits your needs. A stylish and compact hatchback with loads of practicality, the Nissan Note e-POWER is the perfect first car The Nissan Note e-POWER is your perfect first car If you are searching for the first car in your life, you won't go wrong with the Nissan Note e-POWER. This is a stylish and compact hatchback that offers plenty of practicality to go with its look while being easy to drive. In fact, they are such a great first car that even driving instructors are opting for them as learner cars! Apart from being practical and easy to drive, the Note e-POWER has a spacious and comfortable interior Thanks to the e-POWER drivetrain where the 1.2-litre engine is only used as a generator to produce electricity, the Note e-POWER achieves a real-world tested fuel economy of 24.4km/L . You won't have to worry about hefty spendings on fuel. Furthermore, you'll still get to enjoy the instant power from the electric motor that drives the wheels - it puts out 114bhp and an impressive 280Nm of torque for a zippy city driving experience. The Nissan Kicks e-POWER is a cool crossover with lots of personality and style Practicality upsized with the Kicks e-POWER For those with small families who want something with a little more space and increased practicality, the Nissan Kicks e-POWER is an excellent choice. Its elevated ride height makes getting in and out of the Kicks e-POWER an effortless experience The generous 423 litre boot is large, accessible and expandable Being a compact crossover with its elevated ride height, getting in and out of the Kicks e-POWER is easy and effortless. The large and accessible rear cargo space further makes it a great choice for families - with a generous 423 litre boot, loading groceries or a pram doesn't have to be a convoluted process. Inside, you'll get a comfortable cabin that is well put-together with plenty of soft touch materials. You can also opt for the Premium Plus variant and enjoy additional intelligent safety features for a safer drive and amber-coloured Nappa leather for a plush and luxurious ride as well. With 127bhp and 280Nm of torque, the Kicks e-POWER will give you an electrifying drive all while sipping on fuel. The Serena e-POWER is the perfect ride to bring your extended family out for a drive; and even better yet, the stylish new 2024 model is on the way! Maximum hauling capacity for the family with the Serena e-POWER Nissan has truly thought of everything with its range of e-POWER cars - if compact cars aren't what you are looking for, worry not, for there's the Serena e-POWER. If you are someone who often brings your extended family out on outings and trips, or simply enjoy the practical utility of a car that has a large capacity, the Serena e-POWER is just the car for you. With the Serena e-POWER, there's plenty of space, be it for cargo or passengers; it also has a unique dual opening tailgate for maximum practicality With its large angular body shape, the Serena e-POWER offers plenty of cabin space along with the practicality as a cargo hauler when required. It also has a unique dual opening tailgate that allows easy loading of cargo without the need to open the tailgate in its entirety. And above all, the upcoming 2024 Nissan Serena e-POWER will be even bigger and better than the Serena e-POWER that you currently see on Singapore roads! The new Serena e-POWER doesn't just have a fresh, new and stylish design, but it is also faster and even more versatile than ever before. The impressive style of the Nissan X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE is unmistakable on the roads Enjoy refined luxury with the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE The X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE, with its stylish design might just be the most boldly-designed member of the e-POWER range here. And style isn’t just all that it offers - the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE has a premium cabin that complements its refined and comfortable drive to give you a relaxing and luxurious experience. Hop on inside and you'll be greeted by the premium and luxurious cabin that will seat up to seven Compared to its predecessor, the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE has grown in all aspects to result in a larger cabin that will seat up to seven. With its twin 12.3-inch infotainment display and instrument cluster, along with a leather-cladded interior, the cabin of the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE is decidedly upmarket. With a combined power output of 211bhp and 525Nm of torque, the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE is quite a beast Unlike the rest of the e-POWER lineup, the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE has a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine to rapidly charge up its battery to power its dual motors on each axle. This results in a combined power output of 211bhp and 525Nm of torque propelling it from 0-100km/h in 7.2 seconds. As you can see, the X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE isn't just a premium SUV, it is one that has impressive power and the practicality of an eco-friendly e-POWER drivetrain as well. Nissan e-POWER lets you enjoy the best of all worlds Naturally, Nissan's e-POWER is the preferred choice of drivers in Singapore - with close to 4,500 e-POWER models on the road since its introduction , the popularity of these cars is clear to see. In fact, Nissan clinched the position as one of the top five best-selling brands in Singapore last year. What are you still waiting for? You should hop right into your favourite Nissan e-POWER model and start your journey with the instant power that so many are already enjoying on Singapore’s roads. With Nissan e-POWER, you can enjoy the smooth, powerful and seamless drive of EVs without the hassle of charging it, all while enjoying an excellent fuel economy, doing your part to save the earth and your pockets. And there's no compromise to be made - From the compact Note e-POWER, to the sporty Kicks e-POWER, the Serena e-POWER large family MPV, and the luxurious X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE SUV available in Nissan's current line-up, there is surely an e-POWER to suit your needs.

After impossible burger, impossible meat, eggless egg and such, now come coffee bean-less coffee. Is this necessary in the name of food security and sustainability? Let me own up: I dislike all these lab created food products although I had never tried any of them till date. What is your take? Source: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/prefer-bean-free-coffee-alternative-381681 Founders Jake Berber, a former neuroscientist, and Tan Ding Jie, a food scientist, said they embarked on the project because coffee farmland is diminishing and climate change threatens to erase 50 per cent of coffee by 2050. According to them, coffee also has a big carbon footprint as 1kg of coffee requires as much as 29kg of carbon dioxide. Berber and Tan believe they are the first in Asia to have launched bean-free coffee. While other bean-free coffee producers in the world use ingredients like chickpeas, rice hulls and seeds to make their product, Prefer’s founders wanted to upcycle food waste products found locally, in line with the whole point of bean-free coffee, which is sustainability, Tan told us. To that end, they use soya pulp discard from local soya milk chain Mr Bean, day-old bread from Gardenia bakery and spent grains that are a byproduct of beer-making from local breweries. These are fermented, then roasted, and finally ground up. Consumers and partnering cafes receive the product in a form that looks like ground coffee and can be extracted using the usual methods. The point was for baristas to have to deviate as little as possible from their procedure, Tan said. So, what’s the verdict? Well, it works quite nicely when mixed into a medium, like in the Prefer Iced Yuzu Espresso Soda served at Dough cafe. And when it’s served as an oat milk latte, for example, it lends a depth of malted flavour bordering on umami. A hoppy, even slightly savoury taste is discernible to varying degrees, depending on what it’s blended with. But if I were you, I wouldn’t try it as an espresso shot. It’s not ready to be drunk black yet, Tan opined. Does it look like coffee? Yes. Does it smell like coffee? Not far off. Does it taste exactly like coffee as we know it? Not so much. But does it give you the feeling of nursing a cuppa at a cafe while revelling in the smug satisfaction that you’re helping to save the whales? Absolutely.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/singapore-renewable-power-northern-territory-sun-cable-explainer-2780861 what do you guys think? I wonder if our gov has invested in this… I really hope not.

In light of the soccer today, the great Brazilian tradition of beach games (and hot girls in tiny bikinis) as well as special hovering lights, just some light entertainment for all of the fans attending tonight's sellout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aENJoceTXA Then some tips, I teach the groundsman how to suck eggs ok.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swycdFTpA5M

Harder to get green rebates when tighter vehicle emission standards kick in PUBLISHED JAN 25, 2022, 4:39 PM SGT SINGAPORE - It will be significantly tougher for cars to qualify for rebates when a new emission-based tax scheme kicks in as early as next year. All other things being equal, the scheme is also likely to mean higher prices or fewer options for buyers if importers fail to source cleaner models. The Vehicle Emissions Scheme (VES), which doles out tax rebates and surcharges based on a car's emissions, turns five at the end of this year. The National Environment Agency (NEA) has proposed a revised scheme to motor traders, with lower thresholds for the five pollutants measured. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/harder-to-get-green-rebates-when-tighter-vehicle-emission-standards-kick-in

TRANSPORT operator SMRT will bring in its first batch of 300 electric vehicles from July this year, as it aims to replace its entire taxi fleet with electric vehicles within the next five years. The fleet of electric vehicles to be launched could include various models well suited to meet the demands of the transport market. These could include sedans, station wagons and multi-purpose vehicles, SMRT said in a press statement on Tuesday. Going electric with taxis is part of SMRT's growth strategy in green businesses under Strides Mobility, its sustainable urban mobility services arm. This strategy includes developing sustainable mobility solutions and introducing mobility services using electric vehicles, including taxis, cars, vans, limousines, motorcycles and buses. Said Tan Kian Heong, president of SMRT Road Holdings: "In line with Singapore's Green Plan, we are excited to be among the first point-to-point transport operators to commit to the deployment of electric taxis on a large scale. This is a key part of our plan to incorporate principles of sustainability into each of our businesses to bring sustainable urban mobility services to our customers." https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/transport/smrt-to-progressively-replace-taxi-fleet-with-electric-vehicles-within-five-years

I am wondering how irritated are you by motor air pollution? I jog everyday and I LOVE the fact that the mini bus in my estate has turned electric. Previously, it will always spew smoke on to me.... When driving on the road, I notice that there are smoky lorries who emit like a smoke screen to hide themselves. I always wonder how did these vehicles even drive in Singapore. https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/pollution-control/air-pollution/air-pollution-regulations It is supposed to be illegal to drive them and yet I see them sometimes. I also realised there is an app, myEnv, to report such vehicles and I am going to try to report them to see if it helps. Just hoping to increase the awareness of this app so hopefully we can get a greener Singapore earlier than later. I am just wondering how fresh the air will be when there is no emissions from motor vehicles... Will it be like in the mountains fresh?

A Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe has been caught doing 'Boom Boom Boom' noises in one of the HDB carparks along Hougang Street 61 early in the morning last night. This has not gone well for him as videos of him revving his car that has been tuned to make "pop and crackle" noises has gone viral. s.MP4 According to unnamed sources, it seemed that the green CLA Coupe owner has been approached by home owners staying nearby for the noise pollution and a fight ensued. The police was called in and the CLA owner looked like he has been charged for causing hurt a.k.a Penal Code 323 as we can see from the Whatsapp screenshots. He was intoxicated too but was not charged for drink-driving as his female friend was at the wheel.

Maybe they were in a rush or had some emergency to attend to? But no matter what it is, there is still almost no excuse to cross the road when the lights tell you not to. 2 young teens were knocked down by a taxi along Paya Lebar road on 1st of Oct 2020 as they crossed the road while the light wasn't in their favour. The 17 year-old female pedestrian was conscious when taken to Raffles Hospital while the male refused to be taken to hospital according to The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). He seemed to suffer from some bleeding from his knee but was still able to move around on his own. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, said the police. Check out the various angles of the accident video on SG Road Vigilante.

The truth? The lies? Are we blindly jumping on the bandwagon and dropping off the cliff? Be careful who we are sleeping with. I think its a good time to watch this long video and make our own judgement. We can wake up or we can say its all bulls**t.

Singaporean with diabetes, hypertension can get subsidy via the new green CHAS card. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-green-chas-card-november-all-singaporeans-chronic-health-conditions

Cheap green laser pointers may be emitting infrared laser which is dangerous as it is invisible. You may be staring at the invisible infrared laser till your eyes are damaged without you noticing it. This is especially so when the mechanism of the green laser pointer is damaged and emits only invisible infrared laser only. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR1Ku5dnbH8

just wanted to see if any green/hybrid car owners keen for a meetup??

Hey admin, have been seeing this thingy for past few days even when page has finished loading. Nothing serious, just irritating

http://green.autoblog.com/2011/10/21/malay...mport-excise-d/ Make them exempt from import and excise duties and "robust growth" will follow. That's Malaysia's hybrid and plug-in vehicle scheme. From now through December of 2013, all hybrid and plug-in vehicles sold in Malaysia will be completely exempt from import and export duties. Malaysia's finance minister, Najib Razak, says that the duty exemption is to "promote green technology and ensure sustainable development" by encouraging domestic assembly of electric vehicles and hybrids. Kavan Mukhtyar, Frost & Sullivan's transportation head for the Asia-Pacific region, says the duty exemptions will indeed encourage automakers to launch hybrids in Malaysia: This will drive robust growth in the hybrid market over the next few years. We expect hybrid volumes to exceed 10,000 units [annually] by 2013. 10,000. That's not much, is it? Well, since Toyota sold only 162 Prius hybrids in Malaysia through the first eight months of 2011, moving up to 10,000 hybrids sold there per year would be quite an achievement.

Singapore is working towards becoming a bike-friendly city. If you happen to pass by places such as Punggol Park or East Coast Park, you will see many cyclists, even some with their own group jerseys. Joining a cycling group is also a way to widen your circle of friends and to share the passion of cycling with others. Cycling is an environmentally friendly mode of transport that is increasingly popular in Singapore, especially for short trips - as part of the daily commute to work, to the MRT station or bus interchange, or for intra-town travel. Besides being economical and convenient, cycling also offers many health benefits, bringing riders closer to nature and the outdoors. While there are many low cost bicycles available in Singapore, Louis Garneau bicycles offer more value and quality. Louis Garneau Bicycles and their advantages Anyone can find their perfect bicycle with Louis Garneau as it offers a wide range of bicycles such as road bikes, mountain bikes, mini-velos, folding bikes as well as children bikes. Those looking for more performance can also consider its range of carbon frames. The Canadian bike manufacturer brings the best in quality and materials with great bike frame geometry to maximise its riders' athletic performance either on the road or off the beaten track. All its bicycles from children bikes onwards are made from quality aluminium and equipped with components such as transmission and brakes of higher-level bicycles. While retaining their performance heritage, Louis Garneau bicycles place the rider in a comfortable position for even greater and better peripheral vision. Agile yet confidence-inspiring handling is well-suited for a vast number of uses, from fitness training to weekend leisure rides and commuting to and from work. Louis Garneau Louis Garneau is not a greenhorn to the industry and its bicycles have been around for some 15 years now. It also provides cycling equipment to several professional cycling teams around the globe, and this year, the Garneau-Quebecor UCI Continental team will be racing on them. Louis Garneau began his company in 1983 making custom cycling clothing with his wife in a garage. The Canadian brand now does business all over the world, and has since expanded into all manner of products, from helmets and shoes to complete bikes and accessories. It is also the second largest bicycle brand in Japan, with around 1.2 million bikes manufactured every year. Louis Garneau is distributed by Trimen Ventures Pte Ltd in Singapore and its range of products can be found at the following authorised retailers: 1) Bikelink2 Pte Ltd 11 Woodlands Close, Woodlands 11 #01-21, Singapore 737853 Tel: 6694 4733 2) T3 Bicycle Gears Pte Ltd 79 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 455219 Tel: 6441 6828 3) T3 Bicycle Gears Pte Ltd 805 Bukit Timah Road, #01-06 Sixth Avenue Centre, Singapore 279883 Tel: 6468 5606 4) Wheeler's Yard 28 Lor Ampas, Singapore 328781 Tel: 6254 9128

Pupils of a primary school in Sengkang chain their bicycles to railings as they are not allowed to park them in the school. Such attitudes need to change so people are encouraged to use bicycles for transport. More than 500 cities in the world have bicycle-sharing schemes. Singapore is not among them. Although the Government announced bold plans last month to build a staggering 700km of cycling paths by 2030 - the equivalent of cycling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and back - that alone will not make Singapore a cycling city. We have fallen behind other cities that actively promote cycling as a mode of transport. There are various reasons why we should pedal hard to catch up. Cycling is a green option that can be an efficient people-mover for transport planners. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/singapore-still-lacks-the-ride-stuff-20131109

"The government is consulting stakeholders on measures that can be taken to further enhance Singapore’s plan to reduce carbon emissions and promote green growth beyond 2020. As a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Singapore is actively involved in ongoing negotiations to work out a new global agreement on climate change by end 2015. One key strategy is energy efficiency, especially as Singapore has limited alternative energy sources." "Share Your Views We want to hear your views on any of the following areas for action. We also welcome your perspectives on the last document – pertaining to harnessing economic and green growth opportunities in clean energy, urban solutions, research and test bedding, among others:" - from https://www.nccs.gov.sg/consultation2015

Guys, starting this thread to blog my visit(s) to the VCS. more updates to come once I have my file on hand.

Should I change a new stock air filter ever six months or get one of those washable drop in replacements?

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http://dai.ly/x14jt3d Porsche recently showcased its 918 Spyder at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is all common for auto makers to showcase their latest products at one of the globe's biggest and most awaited car shows, much less for a halo car. But the people from Stuttgart did more than that. While a team was preparing the final production version of the 918 for its world premiere at Frankfurt, another brought it out for a spin at the Nurburgring. The result was a record-breaking 6:57. That puts the Porsche right behind the barely legal Radical SR8, overtaking the Dodge Viper ACR (7:12), which held the fastest street going production car record for two years. Now jump to the video to catch a glimpse of the 918 in action.

Got this email. Quite impressive considering i did take part in genuine green card lottery before. Even got my mobile no. These b------ds will surely make some money

Any one knows where I can buy loose green tea leaves? I don't want the bags type