by | § ¶ | trackbackFirst World Economy, Third World Press?
Look at where we are on 2004 Worldwide Press Freedom Index.1. Denmark (and a whole host of Scandinavian countries)
9. New Zealand
.......
145. Djibouti
146. Bhutan
147. Singapore
148. Iraq
149. Côte d'Ivoire
150. Pakistan
....
167. North Korea (last position)
And how does that compare with SEA countries?
57. Timor-Leste
59. Thailand
109. Cambodia
111. Philippines
117. Indonesia
122. Malaysia
147. Singapore
153. Laos
161. Vietnam
165. Burma
NA. Brunei
Is this abysmal reportcard being reported in the local papers?
by | § ¶ | trackbackM****S**** should not be uttered in public!
Unless you're prepared to cough up S$50,000 for the privilege, one should not utter the words Makansutra (oops!) in any of your daily conversations or writings just in case you're accused of 'infringing on the rights of the trademark' and somehow hurt their feelings of the people at Makansutra (die Britney!) ....awww."i add the name for fun lah and coz we like encik seetoh ride vespa to go around makan but we ride bicycle. and guess wat kena sue sia...!! i was like stunned! they cannot find me address so they email!! /me grinz." - ihsan_jahanam
by | § ¶ | trackbackVisit to Warwick Castle
So here I am visiting Warwick Castle over the weekend with new international students of the CS department. Ok who am I kidding here... except for a swiss couple and a german and cypriot girl, the majority were all chinese nationals here on the new MSc course! But since it was an all expenses paid trip, I took the bait and went along.
by | § ¶ | trackbackIntroducing Oneshift
We've just launched a new motoring commumity website called oneshift. We're starting slowly with only news features, a vehicle database and forum for now. But we'll eventually be adding new features and services for all members as we progress. A marketplace for 'pre-loved' cars is in the works as I write! So now is a good time to sign up for a free account and become a pioneer (or 'laojiao') in no time.
by | § ¶ | trackbackWu Tai Shan? Isn't that a Condor Heroes landmark?
My girl says "going to wu tai shan tonight. coming back to tianjin on monday morning. then taking a 34hr train to guangzhou. bless me. will be flying back to singapore on 28th oct. should reach sg on 29th 6am"by | § ¶ | trackbackSingapore comes up tops in the region again!
From the Business Times (of all places)...Now all we have to do is to beat Japan and become Asia's number one eh?
12 October 2004, SINGAPORE - This year's Durex Global Sex Survey reveals that Singaporeans are just not having enough sex. Globally, people are having sex about 103 times per year while Sinaporeans lag behind with 79 times. This makes Singaporeans the world's second least sexually active after the Japanese. According to the global sex survey, Asian countries generally lag behind in the love stakes.
The Japanese manage just 46 times of sex per year, followed by Singaporeans and the Hong Kongers, both 79 times and the Taiwanese 80 times respectively. Apart from lacking frequency, Singaporeans also spend about four minutes less than world average of 19.7 minutes on foreplay. More.....
by | § ¶ | trackbackTogoparts Mass Swap 2004
Although I can't physically be there this year, I'm going to help pimp it so bear with me."The Mass Swap is back! This year's event promises to be bigger and better than the last. Come join us at Fort Canning Park this 7th November for a day of trading at an actual marketplace. Haggle over prices in real time! Touch and feel the goods! There's even the latest 05 products on show! Grab your very own booth today!"
Togoparts is quite possibly Singapore's (Some say Asia) largest online community for bikers and the Mass Swap is but one of the many events we organize each year for cyclists around the region. So if you're new to biking or are on the look out for some spare parts or accessories, do drop by! Or if you're looking for a spot to off load your old bike parts, do sign up here. Also available for your reading pleasure, an FAQ!
by | § ¶ | trackbackI love travelling, but ...
I’ll be flying to China in 5 hours’ time. Is it just me, or does everybody too hate spending a month in a foreign land without a fixed travelling itinerary? I would love to get lost in the cities with you but tell me, at least, where we are going so that I can read up on the area’s rich history in advance. And so that I can find out where the Internet cafes are because my boyfriend and I have to compromise on our chatting (read: my complaining) time. We are not enjoying our honeymoon like the both of you.Edit:
A travel insurance agent, arranged by a cousin, called and asked for my particulars.
(Big Snip)
Agent: "So, Miss Choo, how long do you intend to stay in China?"
Me: "Tentatively a month".
Agent exclaimed: "A month? Do you really need so much time?"
Me joked: "I'm planning to cover the whole of China".
Agent: "Still, you don't need a month, do you?"
Me: "Well the place we are talking about is big".
Agent tried to sound interested: "Oh I see, I've been to China, but I've never been to Bick".
I pronounced the consonant 'g', and she thought she heard 'Bick'.