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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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are tiger airways jeopardizing safety by pursuing profits
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lrwm01 » Thu, 02 Aug 2007 9:50 pm
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Is Tiger Airways seat purchasing policy a threat to Aircraft Safety – I think it is and I would welcome other traveler’s comments. And, if what i...
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I fly with Tiger twice a month and think they are the best of the cheap airlines. And I never had trouble getting the exit or first row, and I did...
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Last post by cutiebutie
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 6:27 pm
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Late CPF payment by employer
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Splatted » Thu, 23 Aug 2007 1:35 am
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My other-half had resigned from her job back in June, however the employer has not paid the last CPF contribution (neither the employer, nor the...
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The only problem is that the computerized method doesn't always catch the employee that has left and the company has continued to submit CPF but...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 9:36 am
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Banks strike again.
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ksl » Mon, 23 Oct 2006 7:31 pm
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This happend not so long ago, here in Singapore!
A guy had loaned the money to purchase is car from the bank, it must have been a NTUC bank,...
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No matter what type of insurance pay out you are offered NEVER ACCEPT 1ST OFFER. It is now a matter of course that insurance companies offer a...
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Last post by Thaiclan
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:59 am
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Stop Complaining!
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Global Citizen » Sat, 16 Jun 2007 5:20 pm
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I saw an episode on Oprah recently where she featured this pastor who advocates no complaining.
I would be less than truthful if I said I didn't...
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I guess before anyone complains, they should first think to themselves, do i have a solution to this problem? is there a better way to do this? ......
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Last post by mayamomi
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 4:21 pm
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Should US pull out of Iraq?
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Kurozu » Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:34 pm
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Should US pull out of Iraq?
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SMS and KSL,
It seems that Iraqis are dying everyday, and there is no solution in sight. I will sit and pray [-o<
I hope the Democrat will win...
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Last post by ututu
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:33 am
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NEVER TRUST BANKS
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ksl » Sat, 26 Aug 2006 9:22 am
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I must admit to having a real dislike against banks, and insurance companies, they screw you from the front and turn u around and screw u from...
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Bit of advise for yanks. If you have or had credit union account do keep it open and apply for credit card from the credit union. CUs ARE MUCH more...
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Last post by ututu
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:23 pm
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IMF/WB meeting exposes Singapore's undemocratic practice
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renter » Mon, 11 Sep 2006 9:38 am
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World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz has criticised Singapore for banning accredited activists from its annual general meeting in the country....
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You picked a perfect nick katatonic try a little more tin-foil in your hat. :shock:
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Last post by Way_Fast_Whitey
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 5:38 pm
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A Fine Question
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Way_Fast_Whitey » Sun, 13 May 2007 7:37 am
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Question: Why is it that when you hop into a taxi you're instantly reminded to buckle up or face some huge fine, yet you constantly see open bed...
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I am staying in Singapore for nearly 3 yrs. , and only on 2 3 occasions did a driver told me to fasten my seat belt, though the recorded mess. is always...
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Last post by n&a
Wed, 16 May 2007 12:27 am
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RE : Talent Scouted by MOdelling Agent...but was Punked
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Virgomom » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 1:27 pm
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Were being duped too....my son was approached by a model scout frm an agency at Park Mall. Went there mid Dec'06 - was interviewed - Paid $380.00 for...
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If your son really wants to be a model, you should just send your son's portfolio to the modelling agencies and make appointments etc etc... , if...
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Last post by Doutzen
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 3:43 pm
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China's social problems getting worse?
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kakarukeys » Tue, 23 Jan 2007 1:02 pm
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They may call themselves socialists with China characteristics, but they are actually capitalist economy with one-party administration. Social...
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There is going to be more social issues that are covered up.
I do not know about you, but when my Jap wife said she is afraid to go to singapore...
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Last post by Kurozu
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 3:40 pm
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Money taken from ATM
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Thasnow » Mon, 26 Feb 2007 8:29 pm
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Hi all,
something unusually happen to me last October.
I was looking for my ATM card and figured out that the card was not anymore in my wallet. I...
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That is ridiculous. What nonsense coming from your bank? Such lame excuse. Bank should be able to help you find out who took your card and withdraw...
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Last post by Kurozu
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:44 am
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MOE says Native English teachers needed!
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sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 12 Jun 2006 1:42 pm
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Well, This ought to generate some opinions from the gallery. Many of us have been preaching here to no avail with regard to the poor standard of...
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Thanks SMS & Saint73
This information is light at the end of the tunnel. My daugter was born in Taiwan, and automatically gets British citizenship,...
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Last post by ksl
Fri, 09 Feb 2007 9:41 pm
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How to improve 3rd world/developing country
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Cuchu » Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:42 am
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For one I'm concerned about Indonesia.
It's quite disheartening to see the aftermath after the quake in Yogya when I was there.
So the below...
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As for the UK, they feel a sense of entitlement (to me it seems) to have the gov't provide for services for free. but then i don't know why all...
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Last post by Plavt
Fri, 09 Feb 2007 4:57 pm
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Current Lebanon Crisis
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Bafana » Sat, 22 Jul 2006 4:06 pm
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Thought this was a good topic for some serious debate.
In my view the (over)reaction by Israel has to be stopped and stopped soon. It could even be...
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It only takes one loose cannon as the story goes. (Like GWB for instance)
Or the guy in N.Korea or the guy in Iran. Or the India Pakistan border....
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Last post by ksl
Tue, 09 Jan 2007 4:26 pm
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Temasek and Shin Corp - what you won't see in the ST
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sundaymorningstaple » Sat, 18 Nov 2006 6:04 pm
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I think it's rather doubtful that this will be printed in even the back pages beneath the fold in the Dire Straights
ANALYSIS / TEMASEK'S ROLE IN...
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This certainly doesn't surprise me, and only contributes to the rules of political and business monoply, both of which are privileged positions for...
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Last post by ksl
Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:01 am
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IS THE LAW UPHOLDING JUSTICE OR ADMINISTRATIVE?
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bulletform » Wed, 06 Sep 2006 3:55 am
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Recently, I lost a law suit in Workman Compensation case and demanded to pay up a sum close to $20K for a guy's cut finger.
The Story begin that...
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In any industry involving machinery or vehicles there is the possibility of somebody being killed or injured so it is best to have insurance whether...
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Last post by Plavt
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:12 pm
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Public beating. Apathy / ethnic intolerance / cowardliness?
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./. » Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:15 pm
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Taken from the other board.
What would prevent an entire bus load of passengers and a bus driver from stopping an assault that could 'potentially'...
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Folks, this is Strictly Speaking, which was set up specifically to prevent threads from degenerating into banter between regulars. Off-topic...
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Last post by jpatokal
Sat, 14 Oct 2006 6:52 pm
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Expatriotism
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GordonGekko » Wed, 24 May 2006 3:38 am
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Hi,
I know that most of you are/refer to yourselves as expats. I respect that many people do take up a job, stay for some years and then leave. For...
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Quote Plavt Denmark is a place I have never been but would like to, my understanding is; it is an expensive country with a small population...
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Last post by ksl
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:08 pm
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Coming to terms with history
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Wind In My Hair » Thu, 18 May 2006 12:40 am
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here's a serious topic based on recent discussions about nazism and the cultural revolution. how does a nation grapple with parts of its history that...
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Plavt, with all due respect to you, I feel rather sad after reading your post.
Can you please supply me with one very good example to support your...
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Last post by renter
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:27 am
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Mahathir's mirror
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jpatokal » Sat, 12 Aug 2006 4:15 pm
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One of the more insightful articles from the always insightful Yawning Bread:
Discuss :cool:
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Yes, my worries on that too. What happens after the shadow gun (no names from me hehe) passes on?
One year on, I think like this place more than the...
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Last post by riversandlakes
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:38 am
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Do you agree with Jane Austen?
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Lost » Thu, 22 Jun 2006 1:56 pm
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Took me enough days to decide posting Jane Austen's quote in strictly speaking. The title strictly speaking sounds so serious. Shouldnt it be a light...
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Ha! just noticed I am a regular - is this a promotion? - lol - does that mean i am on this forum way too often.. lol
Anyway finally found what I was...
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Last post by Lost
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 6:19 pm
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Burnout or Adult ADD?
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Flutterby » Wed, 14 Jun 2006 1:29 pm
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I'm having trouble concentrating on work. I know i have the brains and the wherewithal but just cant seem to keep my head down and focus. There are...
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Hi Ling,
You are absolutely right. Bosses are busy people and have a lot of work to do. However, I feel that sometimes people become bosses without...
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Last post by bushbride
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 7:50 pm
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Philosophical musings
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Wind In My Hair » Sun, 21 May 2006 11:20 pm
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this is meant to be a theory of everything kind of thread. we could discuss for example:
GAME THEORY
according to the prisoners' dilemma, two...
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welcome mary!
SMS, the book is definitely worth a read. hard to summarise as it addresses some of the key questions in philosophy in an entertaining...
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Last post by Wind In My Hair
Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:19 pm
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Immigration
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Quasimodo » Wed, 17 May 2006 6:53 pm
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Let's take the first step of bringing to life this forum:
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President George W. Bush laid out plans Monday to send thousands of...
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I think when a country on the whole plays the immigration card smartly it'll attract not only investors, but the best brains - which will definitely...
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Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:08 pm
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