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(News) Commuters still don't spare a thought for pregnant women

MinMin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:07:55 GMT

.Commuters still don't spare a thought for pregnant women

I HOPE that this letter will help create social awareness among commuters who use MRT and buses.

I’m currently four months pregnant with my first child. I travel toand from work by the MRT every day from Pasir Ris to Outram Park and back.

There have been instances where some caring soul would give up his or her seat for me.

Regrettably, there are still many inconsiderate Singaporeans who would simply ignore me.

For example,on my way home on Monday, I stood in front of the priority seat which was occupied by a woman reading a newspaper.

She looked up at me and raised her newspaper even higher. The woman next to her also looked at me, glanced at my tummy,and straight away closed her eyes.

Another lady at the third seat was alighting and she signalled to me to take her seat.

But just as she stood up, another woman rushed to the seat and straight away closed her eyes.

But she would open her eyes once in a while, look around,and then close them again.

I am appalled by the character and attitude of such people, especially women,who should understand the situation of a pregnant woman.

This has happened not just to me but to many other pregnant women.

This is such a disgrace to our society and a shame in spite of the signs and posters pasted in the trains.

People should be more considerate.

Diva - Commuters still don't spare a thought for pregnant women

WTB: SideKick LX 2009 ... preferably black or brown color.

BlackTribal — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:06:31 GMT

Brand new would be preferred. But dun mind used set depending on the cond. Must be in full package with everything intact, meant as a gift. :angel:

If you got a set, pls PM me with your best selling price, cheers.

WTS Used Brother Printer DCP-130C... Come come come Lobang to the max

SeraphimLord — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:03:58 GMT

I have a Brother Printer that I want to sell.

DCP-130C aka 3 in 1 Printer and it comes with free boxes and cables.

There isn't much ink left in it. I think no more black ink.

However, its still good to use. Its used 2 years only.

I post more pic when I get home.

Current I want to sell it at 55.

Call me at 98718557 if you are interested. Serious buyers pls.

WTS> Philips Home Theater System 6515

frozey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:02:41 GMT

Won it at a luckydraw at a company event. Had one HTS system at home already. Selling this small but powerful

Philips Ambisound HTS6515

Read to find out more
asia.cnet.com/reviews/home_av/others/0,39037618,43496408p,00.htm

Movies playback through USB Connection (DivX including DivX @ 6), play songs (MP3,WMA)

-Ambisound technology
-Upscales DVDs to 1080p
-Philips easylink
-Audio sync -> able to delay audio and video by delaying the audio output if the video signal sent to the TV is slower than the audio streams
-Stylish design; small and powerful speaker with auto rotating Disc cover

Wall mount bracket + HDMI cables included

A/W - 700

S/B - 400

Pm if interested

(News) S'pore F-15 pilots, crew to train in US

MinMin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:02:20 GMT

S'pore F-15 pilots, crew to train in US

(Main photo: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean placing the Peace Carvin V detachment badge on MAJ Mark Tan at the inauguration of Peace Carvin V in Mountain Home, Idaho.)

By Adrian Tay

The pilots and crew of Singapore's newest fighter jets, the F-15SG, will have their training based in the US Air Force's (USAF) Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) in Idaho.

The detachment of about 250 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) personnel comprising pilots, Weapons System Officers (Fighter) and ground crew will undergo air-to-air and air-to-ground training and development programmes.

This is to operationalise the F-15SG fighter aircraft, and set up a core group of fully qualified F-15SG air and ground crew.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, who officiated at the inauguration ceremony of the RSAF's Peace Carvin (PC) V F-15SG fighter detachment at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, said "The F-15SG represents a new capability that will enhance the SAF's ability to deal decisively with security challenges and contribute to the peace and stability of our region."

While there, they will also participate in USAF exercises to hone their professional skills and enhance their combat readiness.

DPM Teo said that the RSAF detachments in the US "have provided realistic, rigorous and demanding training for our airmen to build up their combat readiness.

"The training that the SAF has been able to conduct in the United States, and the invaluable support and assistance rendered by the US Government and the US military, are a reflection of the strong and warm bilateral relationship that our two countries enjoy. This is a relationship based on shared strategic perspectives and common interests. Singapore's position has always been that the United States' presence in the Asia-Pacific is vital for the region's continued peace and security," he added.

The PC V detachment was established in October 2008 as part of the US Air Force's (USAF's) 428th Fighter Squadron, and will operate up to 12 F-15SG fighter aircraft at the MHAFB for the next 25 years.

In his speech, DPM Teo encouraged the servicemen to not just do their very best to acquire the skills and knowledge to operate these new platforms, but to take the opportunity to make not just new professional contacts, but new friends.

To the families of the servicemen who have moved there, DPM Teo thanked them for their strong support and understanding, "Your presence here gives our servicemen the ease of mind that is necessary for them to do their job well. Their success is yours as well."

Besides the PC V detachment, the RSAF has another ongoing F-16C/D fighter detachment (PC II) at the Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, which was established in 1992 under the PC Programme. In addition, the RSAF has two other training detachments in the US: Peace Prairie CH-47 Chinook helicopter detachment in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Peace Vanguard AH-64D Apache helicopter detachment in Marana, Arizona.

S'pore F-15 pilots, crew to train in US

(News) Void decks of the future

MinMin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:57:03 GMT

Void decks of the future

MS ANG XIAO JIA, 21
Designer

My most indelible memory of void decks: Although its bare cement floor is cold and boring, it is a place where events of joy, fun, grief and annoyance have been held. With events varying in nature and yet never seeming out of place, who would have thought that void decks could be that adaptable?

What I think is the best feature of void decks: It would be, without a doubt, the allocation of pillars which separates the space. Whether intentional or not, the pillars create meet-and-chat 'stations' whereby one feels a sense of privacy staying 'hidden' behind.

What I think is most missing from void decks: There is a lack of cohesion between our current void decks and the surrounding green. Although these two entities are a part of our neighbourhood, they seem separated, and unrelated to each other.

Void decks of the future

Video: [YT] The Tokyo Dance Trooper... in SINGAPORE!!!

bigsale — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:55:26 GMT

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call of duty mordern warfare @ 72,Assasin creed 2 at 79

shadowcast — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:53:30 GMT

-@72 Korean Version or R3,have english support Gamefaq rating 8.7 Image shown here will be different.

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-@$79 Europe Version,R2 Gamefaqs rating 9.1

Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will study the secrets of an ancient Codex, written by Altair. To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a dark knight - dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy. His name is Ezio Auditore di Firenze. He is an Assassin.

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House deliever $15,same rules apply that you must pay first via bank.

(News) NUS lecturer dies after collapsing in gym

MinMin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:53:13 GMT

NUS lecturer dies after collapsing in gym

A UNIVERSITY lecturer collapsed while exercising in a campus gym and died later in hospital on Tuesday evening.

Dr Roland Su Jong Hea, 39, was a senior lecturer in the department of physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He helped set up the NUS High School of Maths and Science and was an assistant principal there in 2005.

He was also an associate dean of international student exchange.

The gym was at Prince George's Park Residences, where he lived with his wife, Carol, a housewife, and two young children.

He had been the resident adviser of the hostel since 2001.

Dr Su was on the treadmill when he collapsed at 5.20pm. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was immediately started on him and the Singapore Civil Defence Force called.

It is not known how many other people were in the gym at that time. He was sent by ambulance to the National University Hospital, where he died.

Dr Su was not known to have any medical conditions.

Colleagues said the devout Christian was planning to take a year of no-pay leave next year to do missionary work in Africa. He had been working out to prepare for the trip.

Associate Professor Loh Kian Ping, acting dean of the science faculty, said in an e-mail message to NUS staff and students yesterday that Dr Su would be remembered for his contributions as an academic and for his active role in setting up international student exchange programmes.

'Dr Su was respected and well liked by his fellow colleagues and residents, and played an important role in enhancing residential life for our students on campus,' he added.

Students and colleagues have flooded a webpage set up for condolences to Dr Su's family.

A student by the name of Changsheng wrote: 'You gave me the courage to explore beyond my limits. Many thanks for being there for me when I needed help.'

Another student Yoon Hui Lian wrote: 'He was one of a kind, always encouraging students to strive towards self-improvement and reminding us that there are staff in NUS who care about our well-being - it was not all about grades.'

Dr Su joined NUS in 1999 and his research interests were in science and gifted education.

AMELIA TAN

NUS lecturer dies after collapsing in gym

Video: [YT] Shameproof Monk

bigsale — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:49:20 GMT

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BREAKING NEWS: Ming Yi & Raymond Yeung jailed 10 & 9 months respectively

bigsale — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:46:36 GMT

Ming Yi, aide jailed

Ming Yi (right) was convicted on four charges, two of them jointly with Yeung (left). -- ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW

FORMER Ren Ci Hospital founder Ming Yi was jailed 10 months on Saturday, while his former personal assistant, Raymond Yeung, was jailed for 9 months on charges over an unauthorised loan from the charity's funds to his aide in 2004.

The two were found guilty on Oct 7.

Ming Yi, 47, was convicted on four charges, two of them jointly with Yeung, 34.

The Buddhist monk was accused of having supposedly made an unauthorised loan of $50,000 on May 17, 2004. The loan was allegedly made to the Mandala Buddhist Cultural Centre but it was not reflected in Mandala's financial records.

Ming Yi and Yeung also faced one charge each of giving false information to the Commissioner of Charities (COC) in a letter supposedly from a China artefacts company.

The other two charges that Ming Yi faced were for misappropriating Ren Ci's funds by approving the loan and lying to the COC in an oral statement about it.

Source: Ming Yi, aide jailed

WTS: iBm x60 tablet c2duo

yuching — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:43:23 GMT

c2duo 1.5GHz
12.1"
2 GB DDR2 RAM,
80 GB SATA HDD

9/10 c0smetics
need new battery

xp pro..coa

sb:$690
will not response to karang guni offers.thk q

WTB: PSP. No fussy.

linhcg — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:41:29 GMT

Hi. Im looking for a fat psp. I'm not a fussy buyer. Just require good working condition, the console include charger, do not lose any parts or screws. I dont mind if any scratches. Looking for $80-100. Can affort 110-120 if have memory stick. If u have, just pm with the price.

WTS: [URGENT] Ah Mei's Concert Tickets on sale!!!

yonglai0531 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:38:11 GMT

Hihi,

I'm selling out a pair of Ah Mei Concert Ticket.

Title: 阿密特首次世界巡回演唱会 [AMIT Live First World Tour ]

Date: 30th January 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium

Block 32 Row 22 Seat 6 & 7

Price: $280

Please kindly contact me for more information or sms me 93928600.
Thanks!!:011::011:

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WTS: City Chain $50 Gift Voucher CHEAP

weijie_88 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:37:36 GMT

This voucher is honored at City Chain Singapore Outlets & Solvil et Titus Shop.
However, IT IS ONLY VALID FOR PURCHASE OF $100/- & ABOVE on non-promotional House Brand watches.

Expiry date is on the 31 DEC 2009.

Hopefully to sell it off asap, as i have no use for it. If possible , deal in the west.

Start Bid will be $20
BNP will be $30

Will upload a scanned picture of it asap.

Regards. Any urgent request, SMS me @96613961. (pls only sms)

Thanks =)