Wednesday, April 10, 2013
USA
US employers advertised the most job openings in nearly five years in February, but overall hiring rose at a much slower pace. The figures suggest companies are too cautious about the economy to quickly fill open jobs.
Germany
German exports fell in February, official data showed on Tuesday in another sign that Europe's biggest economy has not fully recovered from a dip at the end of last year.
Greece
Greek consumer prices entered deflationary territory for the first time in 45 years as the country's deep recession pushes down prices, data showed on Tuesday.
Letter from City Harvest Church
We are sad to inform you that the Commissioner of Charities (COC) has notified the Management Board of his intention to remove eight City Harvest Church leaders and members from their office(s) or employment as governing board member, officer, agent or employee of, or trustee for, the Church.
They are Senior Pastor Kong Hee, Pastor Tan Ye Peng, Serina Wee, Sharon Tan, John Lam, Chew Eng Han, Teo Meng How and Jacqueline Tan.
At this point, they have not been removed yet.
What happened
On 31 May 2010 the COC instituted an inquiry under section 8 of the Charities Act (Cap 37) (“the Act”) into our Church. Following the inquiry, nine City Harvest Church leaders and members, including the eight individuals mentioned above and the wife of Pastor Kong, Sun Ho, were suspended from their office(s) or employment as governing board member, officer, agent or employee of, or trustee for, the Church in June and August 2012.
In December 2012, the COC had requested for these suspended individuals, to voluntarily extend their suspension until six months after the conclusion of the criminal proceedings involving six of the eight affected individuals.
The COC informed the suspended individuals that should they not give their consent for the extension, the COC may proceed to consider removal under section 25A of the Act.
But despite the fact that a majority of the nine suspended individuals had voluntarily consented to the extension of their suspension, the COC has notified all of the individuals, with the exception of Sun, of his intention to remove them from their office(s) or employment of the Church, following a 10-month suspension.
What happens now
Pastor Kong and Pastor Tan will continue to perform their pastoral duties.
Under section 29 of the Act, before the COC makes an order to remove without his consent a governing board member of a charity or trustee for a charity, or an officer, agent or employee of a charity, the COC shall give him not less than one month’s notice of the COC proposal, inviting representations to be made to the COC within a time specified in the notice.
The eight have until 13 May 2013 to make their representations to COC on why they should not be removed.
They are Senior Pastor Kong Hee, Pastor Tan Ye Peng, Serina Wee, Sharon Tan, John Lam, Chew Eng Han, Teo Meng How and Jacqueline Tan.
At this point, they have not been removed yet.
What happened
On 31 May 2010 the COC instituted an inquiry under section 8 of the Charities Act (Cap 37) (“the Act”) into our Church. Following the inquiry, nine City Harvest Church leaders and members, including the eight individuals mentioned above and the wife of Pastor Kong, Sun Ho, were suspended from their office(s) or employment as governing board member, officer, agent or employee of, or trustee for, the Church in June and August 2012.
In December 2012, the COC had requested for these suspended individuals, to voluntarily extend their suspension until six months after the conclusion of the criminal proceedings involving six of the eight affected individuals.
The COC informed the suspended individuals that should they not give their consent for the extension, the COC may proceed to consider removal under section 25A of the Act.
But despite the fact that a majority of the nine suspended individuals had voluntarily consented to the extension of their suspension, the COC has notified all of the individuals, with the exception of Sun, of his intention to remove them from their office(s) or employment of the Church, following a 10-month suspension.
What happens now
Pastor Kong and Pastor Tan will continue to perform their pastoral duties.
Under section 29 of the Act, before the COC makes an order to remove without his consent a governing board member of a charity or trustee for a charity, or an officer, agent or employee of a charity, the COC shall give him not less than one month’s notice of the COC proposal, inviting representations to be made to the COC within a time specified in the notice.
The eight have until 13 May 2013 to make their representations to COC on why they should not be removed.
Penal Code
The High Court has dismissed a legal claim by gay partners Gary Lim and Kenneth Chee that Section 377A of the Penal Code, which criminalises sex between two men, was discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Muhammad Syafiq Bin Fauzie
Police are appealing for the whereabouts of 11-year-old Muhammad Syafiq Bin Fauzie who was last seen at Blk 3 Jalan Bukit Merah on the Apr 6, 2013 at about 11.30am.
The missing boy is of fair complexion, thin build, 140cm tall and last seen wearing a red T-shirt and shorts.
Anyone with information is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000.
UPDATE 10 April 2013:
He has been found.
UPDATE 10 April 2013:
He has been found.
Antique Houses
A plan by Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan to move ancient Chinese buildings to Singapore has sparked controversy in a nation already sensitive about losing its artifacts, state media said Tuesday.
Mohamed Rayzal Shah Hood
Mohamed Rayzal Shah Hood, 26 sentenced to two years and two strokes of the cane for trying to extort $4,000 from the brother of his ex-girlfriend.
Black Ivory Coffee
In the lush hills of northern Thailand, a herd of twenty elephants is helping to excrete some of the world's most expensive coffee.
Trumpeted as earthy in flavour and smooth on the palate, the exotic new brew is made from beans eaten by Thai elephants and plucked a day later from their dung. A gut reaction inside the elephant creates what its founder calls the coffee's unique taste.
Stomach turning or oddly alluring, this is not just one of the world's most unusual speciality coffees. At US$1,100 (S$1343) per kg, it is also among the world's priciest.
For now, only the wealthy or well-travelled have access to the cuppa, which is called Black Ivory Coffee.
Trumpeted as earthy in flavour and smooth on the palate, the exotic new brew is made from beans eaten by Thai elephants and plucked a day later from their dung. A gut reaction inside the elephant creates what its founder calls the coffee's unique taste.
Stomach turning or oddly alluring, this is not just one of the world's most unusual speciality coffees. At US$1,100 (S$1343) per kg, it is also among the world's priciest.
For now, only the wealthy or well-travelled have access to the cuppa, which is called Black Ivory Coffee.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Chevys
General Motors Co plans to deepen cuts to output at one of its South Korean plants in April to cope with lacklustre sales in Europe.
GM's South Korean unit, one of its major manufacturing bases, produces most of the Chevys sold in Europe and more than 40 per cent of those sold globally.
GM's South Korean unit, one of its major manufacturing bases, produces most of the Chevys sold in Europe and more than 40 per cent of those sold globally.
BMW
Germany's BMW increased sales of its luxury-brand vehicles by 4 per cent in March to 159,195 autos, its single highest monthly sales tally ever.
BMW brand deliveries rose 7 per cent in the first quarter to a record 381,404 vehicles, powered by "solid" gains in the United States and China.
Bus 124 Extended to Harbourfront
Currently, the service operates from St. Michael's Terminal and loops at Block 50, Telok Blangah Drive. The extended route to Harbourfront Interchange will serve 10 new bus stops along Telok Blangah Drive, Telok Blangah Road and Telok Blangah Heights.
Norezwan Bin Em
Norezwan Bin Em, 27, had received sexual favours on three occasions from Chinese national Liu Lihua to extend her stay in Singapore.
WiFi Roaming Service
Users can access WiFi hotspots in 120 countries for a daily fee. This is offered by M1.
City Harvest Church
If the Commissioner of Charities is successful in applying to remove the leaders, the 8 will no longer be allowed to hold any office positions in City Harvest Church or any other charities for life.
Sundance
Africa-focused Australian miner Sundance Resources Ltd is ending negotiations on a US$1.4 billion takeover by China's Hanlong Group, saying late on Monday that its funding conditions for the deal had not been met.
Austria
It is unacceptable for Austria to refuse to reform its bank secrecy rules, the European Commission said on Monday, after fellow holdout Luxembourg signalled it was ready to change in the face of growing uproar over tax evasion.
Avon
Avon Products Inc said on Monday it plans to slash more than 400 jobs as part of a previously announced cost-cutting initiative.
The job cuts will occur across all regions and functions. The company will also get out of the Ireland market.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech's wife looks set to join the supervisory board of luxury division Audi in another move by the controlling Piech-Porsche family to solidify its sway over Europe's biggest car maker.
Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer is expected to report a seventh consecutive quarterly fall in clothing and homewares sales on Thursday, intensifying the takeover speculation surrounding one of Britain's best-known retailers.
Cecilia Sue Siew Nang
Cecilia Sue Siew Nang
Kym Ng
What do they have in common?
They are married.
They are in the news lately but separately.
But the paparazzi has yet to snap photographs of their husbands.
The real identity of their husbands is still a great mystery to almost everyone, including their very close friends.
Do they blog?
Kym Ng
What do they have in common?
They are married.
They are in the news lately but separately.
But the paparazzi has yet to snap photographs of their husbands.
The real identity of their husbands is still a great mystery to almost everyone, including their very close friends.
Do they blog?
Monday, April 8, 2013
Vivian Chow
Time does not seem to have any effect on the fair beauty that is Vivian Chow. The 45-year-old's secret is neither plastic surgery nor piling cosmetic items on her face but rather, knowing her true needs to lead a fulfilling life.
Qi Yuwu
Singapore actor Qi Yuwu revealed that he is dating Joanne Peh, just weeks after she went public about her breakup with deejay Bobby Tonelli.
Margaret Thatcher
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died, according to Sky TV.
She died this morning at age of 87 following a stroke according to her spokesman Lord Bell.
Fancy Delight
Are you looking for exotic egg tarts?
Green tea, kiwifruit and many other unique flavours.
You may be interested in Fancy Delight.
The outlets are at
Kilat Court #01-04
NEX Shopping Mall #03-K21
City Square Mall #B1-K11
IMM Building #01-K05
Block 87 Marine Parade Central #01-503B
Green tea, kiwifruit and many other unique flavours.
You may be interested in Fancy Delight.
The outlets are at
Kilat Court #01-04
NEX Shopping Mall #03-K21
City Square Mall #B1-K11
IMM Building #01-K05
Block 87 Marine Parade Central #01-503B
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Chen Sei Lee
Their relationship was questioned in court yesterday. Ms Chen Sei Lee, who works for the Ministry of Home Affairs, was the defence’s last witness for the trial-within-a-trial.
During cross-examination, Deputy Public Prosecutor Andre Jumabhoy questioned how it was possible that Ms Chen, who called herself a “close friend” of Tey, was able to get information about Tey Tsun Hang from the Alexandra Hospital.
New Name for Laura Ong Hui Hoon
Nearly four months after his glowing political career was snuffed out by personal indiscretions, former Speaker of Parliament and lawyer Michael Palmer has left Harry Elias Partnership for another law firm.
Ms Laura Ong, the former People's Association executive with whom he had an extramarital affair, is also moving on - she has changed her name and found a new job.
Erika Sawajiri
Outspoken Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri once topped Japanese polls for being the least favourite woman in the country.
Laura Ong Hui Hoon's New Name
Nearly four months after his glowing political career was snuffed out by personal indiscretions, former Speaker of Parliament and lawyer Michael Palmer has left Harry Elias Partnership for another law firm.
Ms Laura Ong, the former People's Association executive with whom he had an extramarital affair, is also moving on - she has changed her name and found a new job.
Ms Laura Ong, the former People's Association executive with whom he had an extramarital affair, is also moving on - she has changed her name and found a new job.
iPhone 5S iPad 5 iPad mini 2
The iPad 5, iPad mini 2, iPhone 5S and a rumoured low-cost iPhone are reportedly due to launch this year.
NTUC Income Run 350@2013
A total of 20,000 participants are expected in the annual NTUC Income Run 350@2013 on April 7, Sunday.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
City Harvest Case
At Friday's pre-trial conference, District Judge Victor Yeo turned down the defence lawyers' request, having considered that the prosecution registered a strong objection to another delay.
Spotify Music Streaming
Spotify music streaming service will be available in Singapore as early as next week.
The Obvious Corporation
Evan Williams and Biz Stone, the co-founders of Twitter, have leased three sprawling floors in a historic downtown San Francisco tower for their low-profile start-up incubator, The Obvious Corporation.
Obvious said Friday it leased 75,000 square feet at the busy 760 Market Street location - known as the Phelan Building - in one of the city's larger commercial real estate deals in recent months.
The downtown space will be able to hold roughly 500 employees and signals ambitions at Obvious, which was re-constituted when Williams and Stone both left Twitter in 2011.
The incubator, with no more than two dozen employees, has mostly stayed out of the press except when it unveiled two new blogging platforms called Medium and Branch last September.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Lawrence Quahe & Woo
Former Speaker of Parliament and lawyer Michael Palmer has left Harry Elias Partnership and will join a boutique law firm on April 16.
The firm, Lawrence Quahe & Woo, has had its application to change its name to Quahe Woo & Palmer approved by the law society.
The firm, Lawrence Quahe & Woo, has had its application to change its name to Quahe Woo & Palmer approved by the law society.
Google Glass
While Google Glass promises revolutionary possibilities in the way we interact with technology, campaigners have warned that it can also pose a serious threat to privacy.
Lucasfilm
After Disney's $5b buyout of Lucasfilm, it has decided to shut down its game unit LucasArts, including its local arm. The production facility is Lucasfilm's only one outside America.
Mobile Phone Turned 40
The mobile phone turned 40 on Wednesday, with no fanfare to mark the occasion in a market which seemed focused on new smartphones like the iPhone and a possible Facebook-themed device.
The first mobile call was placed April 3, 1973, by Motorola engineer Martin Cooper, head of a team working on mobile communication technologies.
Mr Cooper made the call on Sixth Avenue in New York, before going into a press conference using a Motorola DynaTAC - a device that weighed one kilogram, (2.2 pounds) and had a battery life of 20 minutes, according to Motorola.
Mr Cooper told the technology website The Verge last year that he placed the first call to a rival, Joel Engel of Bell Labs.
Home Software
Facebook Inc unveiled "Home" software on Thursday to place the world's social network front and center on Android smartphones, a move that may divert users from Google Inc services and steal some of its rival's momentum in the fast-growing mobile arena.
Its new family of apps will let users display mobile versions of their newsfeed and messages prominently on the home screens of a wide range of devices based on Google's Android operating system, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told reporters.
"Home" software will be available for download from Google Play starting April 12. AT&T Inc has exclusive rights to sell for US$100 the first phones, made by Taiwan's HTC Corp , to come pre-installed with the software starting the same day. France Telecom's Orange will be offering the software in Europe.
Zynga
Zynga Inc's chief executive, Mark Pincus, has opted to receive an annual salary of just US$1 this year and forgo all cash bonuses, the company said on Thursday.
Mr Pincus, who founded the social gaming company in 2007 and still maintains majority control, received a pay package of US$1.7 million in 2011.
His 2012 pay package has not yet been made public by the company, which is best-known for "FarmVille," a popular game on Facebook.
Maybelline Hah Ai Yoong
She felt her parents loved her three siblings more than her. After many arguments over the issue, Miss Maybelline Hah Ai Yoong left home for her day care session on March 22, 1993.
She never returned.
In February this year, after waiting 20 years for Miss Hah’s return, her mother, Madam Teo Char Moey, applied to the Supreme Court to have her daughter declared dead.
Under Singapore law, a person must be missing for at least seven years before he or she can be legally declared dead.
Cassandra Tan
She turned to the online community to get her money back after a web designer failed to deliver his promise.
Ms Cassandra Tan, 24, then got her $300 refund after netizens pressured the designer to pay up.
iTV
In a research note on Wednesday, Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets says the "iTV" will be 60 inches (150 centimetres) on the diagonal, but could also come in 50- and 55-inch versions. The set will go on sale late this year, for US$1,500 to US$2,500.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Tadashi Yanai
Tadashi Yanai, the man behind hugely popular retail chain Uniqlo, has been named Japan's richest person once more. Not only that, he is also worth more, with a fortune of more than $19b, up from last year's $13b.
Hadouken
Photos of Japanese schoolgirls doing the 'hadouken' are making their way round the internet, leading some to speculate that this could be the new popular meme.
Blessings
A well-known speaker started off his seminar holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this."
He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it...?" Still the hands were up in the air. "Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air.
"My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We may feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value.
Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE.
You are special-Don't EVER forget it."
If you do not pass this on, you may never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it may bring.
Count your blessings, not your problems.
He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it...?" Still the hands were up in the air. "Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air.
"My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We may feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value.
Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE.
You are special-Don't EVER forget it."
If you do not pass this on, you may never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it may bring.
Count your blessings, not your problems.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Malaysia Parliament
PM Najib confirmed at a press conference televised live over all stations that the Malaysian King had consented to dissolution of Parliament on Wednesday.
Brain Mapping
President Barack Obama is proposing a new investment into research to map the human brain in hopes of unlocking some of its mysteries.
The president planned to propose a US$100 million investment for next year during remarks on Tuesday morning, the White House said.
River Safari
The breathtaking sight of manatees gliding among concrete tree trunks in a submerged rainforest will be one to savour when the River Safari opens its doors today.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Karen Mok
Hong Kong singer-actress Karen Mok will be in Singapore next week for a Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership event held during the World Health Summit Regional Meeting Asia.
Her newly-appointed role as regional RBM champion will be announced on April 9.
Nike She Runs SG 2013
Registration for the Nike She Runs SG 2013 is closed, just 10 days after the launch with all 8,000 slots taken.
It is the fastest registration close-out for the women-only race that will take place on May 11, said Nike in a press release.
Dudou
Commonly worn as lingerie in the past, dudou was revealed to be a highly sought-after outfit among Asian celebrities.
Daily Survival Kit
"Today, I am giving you a DAILY SURVIVAL KIT to help you each day...
Toothpick ... to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.
Rubber band ... to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.
Band-Aid ... to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.
Eraser ... to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn from our errors.
Candy Kiss ... to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.
Mint ... to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family and me.
Bubble Gum ... to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
Pencil ... to remind you to list your blessings every day.
Tea Bag ... to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of blessings."
~ Tiffany Keaster Mlsna
Monday, April 1, 2013
Ng Wai Choong
Veteran civil servant Ng Wai Choong will take over the supervision of elections from Mr Yam Ah Mee, the former People's Association chief who became an Internet sensation during the 2011 General Election but has left for the private sector.
Cash Voucher
Have you used the $5 cash voucher to buy a carton of Tiger beer from Giant? You may find the voucher in the newspapers on 30 and 31 March 2013.
Demi Lovato
Singer Demi Lovato will return as a judge on TV contest "The X Factor" for a second year, broadcaster Fox announced on Thursday, but there was no word on two more open positions on the celebrity panel.
The 20-year-old former Disney Channel star will be back in her seat when the show returns in the fall of 2013 along with creator Simon Cowell.
Faith Naval
A nine-year-old girl has suffered temporary paralysis to one side of her body after she was knocked down by an electric bike in February.
According to a Shin Min Daily report, Faith Naval -- currently a Primary Four student -- was crossing the road near her school with her 12-year-old sister, Kimberly when the bike hit her.
According to a Shin Min Daily report, Faith Naval -- currently a Primary Four student -- was crossing the road near her school with her 12-year-old sister, Kimberly when the bike hit her.
POSB HDB Loan
DBS Bank announced the launch of the POSB HDB loan, a first-of-its-kind HDB home loan in Singapore on Sunday.
The bank said in a press release that the loan is the first floating rate programme in Singapore to provide HDB homebuyers with the security of having interest capped below HDB concessionary rates for 10 years while benefiting from the current low interest rates.
The POSB HDB Loan will form an integral part of DBS' suite of mortgage offerings.
The Singaporean Fairytale
"The Golden Goose was prized for her eggs,
That shone light in brilliant gold.
But there soon came a time she could make them no more,
For her egg-making device was rusty and old."
That shone light in brilliant gold.
But there soon came a time she could make them no more,
For her egg-making device was rusty and old."
A fairy tale retold fairly?
Not so, argue some women.
Now the creators of The Singaporean Fairytale - final year Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students Chan Luo Er, Hannah Chung, Wilson Wang and Joanne Quek - have found themselves receiving the wrong kind of global attention.
In case you missed it, the rhyme is to encourage women here to have children.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Dashiel Marquet Sayre
Welcome to the world!
Congratulations to Mike Sayre and Wendy Cheng aka Xiaxue :)
Congratulations to Mike Sayre and Wendy Cheng aka Xiaxue :)
2XU Compression Run 2013
The 2XU Compression Run 2013 will be held today. The event is expected to draw a crowd of 18,000.
Members of public may contact the organiser at the hotline 8540 7750 for further enquiries.
Members of public may contact the organiser at the hotline 8540 7750 for further enquiries.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Joehann Johari
A Raffles Institution (RI) student is in critical condition after collapsing from a heat stroke in school last Wednesday.
Joehann Johari, 14, a Year 2 student and member of the school's C Division rugby team, fainted around 9am while jogging during rugby training. He was sent to KK Women's and Children's Hospital where he has been unconscious since.
Vishal Mehta
The 31-year-old managing director Vishal Mehta, a fourth generation jeweller, was vague about how much was invested, claiming tens of millions has pumped into the business located at Woodlands. It produces rare diamonds.
Tuition Fees
Singapore's four Government-funded universities, five polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have raised their tuition fees for the next academic year. As with previous hikes, the increase will be bigger for permanent residents and foreigners than for citizens.
Shoplifter
Date: 26 March 2013
Time: 1:39pm
Venue: Dorothy Perkins at Bugis Junction
Description of shoplifter:
Local Chinese in her mid-twenties
Just past shoulder length rebonded hair
Black dress
Faded biege Gucci handbag on her right arm
Nude 5 cm peeping toes high heels
Neither spectacles nor sunglasses
White ear plugs
Red manicure and pedicure
Alighted at Tampines MRT Station
Stolen item: Grey business jacket
I saw her dashed out from Dorothy Perkins with the price tag tangling down from the jacket which she was holding on her left arm without any carrier. She boarded the train at Bugis Station. She stood all the way until Tanah Merah Station.
Time: 1:39pm
Venue: Dorothy Perkins at Bugis Junction
Description of shoplifter:
Local Chinese in her mid-twenties
Just past shoulder length rebonded hair
Black dress
Faded biege Gucci handbag on her right arm
Nude 5 cm peeping toes high heels
Neither spectacles nor sunglasses
White ear plugs
Red manicure and pedicure
Alighted at Tampines MRT Station
Stolen item: Grey business jacket
I saw her dashed out from Dorothy Perkins with the price tag tangling down from the jacket which she was holding on her left arm without any carrier. She boarded the train at Bugis Station. She stood all the way until Tanah Merah Station.
Elianatasha
Was it so difficult to thank the customer for buying three dresses from the Cotton On outlet in Downtown East at 4:43pm on 25 March 2013?
There was neither a smile, hello, thank you nor see you greeting from the cashier.
According to the receipt, the cashier was Elianatasha.
There was neither a smile, hello, thank you nor see you greeting from the cashier.
According to the receipt, the cashier was Elianatasha.
Cineleisure's Next Online Sensation
Friday, March 29, 2013
Vera Wang
Vera Wang called off the fitting fee policy at her Shanghai flagship store on Wednesday, less than two months after it was established at the newly opened store.
The policy triggered a wave of criticism on the Internet.
Wang's Chinese store, the largest in the world, was the only store to impose a surcharge of 3,000 yuan ($483) to try on an unrestricted number of dresses for one and a half hour, an attempt to prevent counterfeiters from copying models.
Virginia Soares de Souza
A Brazilian doctor charged with killing seven patients to free up beds in a hospital intensive care unit may have been responsible for as many as 300 deaths.
Prosecutors said Dr Virginia Soares de Souza, a 56-year-old widow, and her medical team administered muscle-relaxing drugs to patients, then reduced their oxygen supply, causing them to die of asphyxia at the Evangelical Hospital in the southern city of Curitiba., a 56-year-old widow, and her medical team administered muscle-relaxing drugs to patients, then reduced their oxygen supply, causing them to die of asphyxia at the Evangelical Hospital in the southern city of Curitiba.
Jagdish Kale
The banker, Jagdish Kale, joined Barclays Wealth in early 2010 and was dismissed by the British bank last month. He is accused of misusing his clients' funds.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Oscar Pistorius
A South African court on Thursday cleared sprinter Oscar Pistorius for international travel, easing stringent bail conditions imposed on him for killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.
Electricity Tariffs
Electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 1.5 per cent from April 1 for the next three months. This means that families living in four-room flats will have to fork out about $1.43 more per month.
Silviu Ionescu
A Bucharest court sentenced a former Romanian diplomat to three years in prison on Wednesday for a 2009 deadly hit-and-run accident in Singapore.
Silviu Ionescu, who was Romania's charge d'affaires in Singapore, was found guilty of hitting three pedestrians in December 2009 while driving a car belonging to the Romanian mission.
Silviu Ionescu, who was Romania's charge d'affaires in Singapore, was found guilty of hitting three pedestrians in December 2009 while driving a car belonging to the Romanian mission.
Facebook Inc
Facebook Inc is expanding the advertising system that lets marketers tailor messages to users of the No. 1 social network based on their browsing history, in the company's latest step to refine its ad business.
Twitter will generate nearly US$1 billion in ad revenue next year due to a surge in mobile advertising on its Web microblogging service, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Mobile ads will account for roughly half of Twitter's advertising revenue this year and will make up more than 60 per cent of the company's ad revenue by 2015 according to research firm eMarketer.
MOE Kindergarten
According to the MOE Kindergarten website, the 5 kindergartens will be located at Blangah Rise Primary School, Farrer Park Primary School, Dazhong Primary School at Bukit Batok, Punggol View Primary School and at the void deck of Block 489C, Tampines Street 45.
For the first year, the pilot kindergartens located in the primary schools will start with an enrolment of 120 children each, while the pilot kindergarten located in the community will start with an enrolment of 80 children.
The monthly fee for the pilot kindergartens is $150 for Singapore Citizens and $300 for Singapore Permanent Residents.
The pilot kindergartens will operate two sessions in the morning and afternoon, and each session will be a four-hour programme.
Parents can submit the registration form between April 8 and 19 April 2013 for Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident children born between January 2, 2009 and January 1, 2010 (both dates inclusive), to apply for admission to K1 classes in the pilot kindergartens in 2014.
Admission is not on a first-come-first-served basis. Should the number of applications exceed the number of vacancies; priority will be accorded based on citizenship, household income and proximity of home address to the pilot kindergartens.
The monthly fee for the pilot kindergartens is $150 for Singapore Citizens and $300 for Singapore Permanent Residents.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
COE 27 March 2013
Certificate of Entitlement prices for all but small cars (up to 1,600cc) rose for the latest bidding round.
Premiums for small cars went down to $64,209, a 16.3 per cent decrease from the $74,689 closed earlier this month.
Category B (luxury cars or those above 1,600cc) vehicles's premiums rose sharply to $73,900, a 27.2 per cent increase from the previous $58,090.
COE premiums for commercial vehicles closed at $54,111, an increase of 0.4 per cent from $53,900, while Open category COEs closed at $73,301, a 36 per cent increase from the previous $53,900.
Motorcycle premiums closed at $1,909, up 0.7 per cent from last bidding's $1,895.
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