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Gonna be without a car next month. Gotto wait at least 6 weeks for replacement to arrive. May have to take taxi or MRT. Realized I have close to 2k to spend on public transport every month vis a vis having my own ride. That's like $60 or more a day......... Hmmmmmm even if I book taxi, seems like the cost is still cheaper cos I travel less than 80km a day and some days I dun even use the car. When you pre book the taxi, services are ok ya. There must be many people like me........... If more car owners switch to taxi, COE will drop for sure...... but too late for me. 😜😝😛

Found that conti such as VW, Citroen and Peugeot uses dials instead of lever in japanese car to adjust seat recline angle. Why do they use that when lever is so much more convenient and faster to adjust?

Read today's Straits Times, some experts suggested "COE expiry should be pegged to mileage clocked by a car instead of years", it's absolutely brilliant suggestion, see how government to implement it, For Singapore car-lite society, the car numbers has to be decreased, and cars also must be used less, however as the high price and limited period COE system, many car owners even used their cars in whatever and no sense, otherwise it's not worthwhile for the 10 years COE, as nowadays technology, a car only be used 10 years regardless its mileage and scraped it's seriously resource waste, this suggestion sure promote Singapore really comes into car-lite society

What happen if I accidentally pump about 9L of diesel into my tank but after that I pump about 42L of petrol to dilute it? I got distracted and luckily the pump attendant came and stop the pumping immediately if not I think my whole car will be full diesel.. Sighzzz... Hope nothing happen.. :(

Greeting, Today I am shock that I recieved a lawyer letter stating his client a passager in a Taxi which my car have accidently kissed his rear side bumber during CNY want to made a claim to me. All while, I am worried about would the taxi driver falsify a claim against me. The incident happened during after traffic turn green when we are supposed to take off. However, as there are traffic jam across the other side, those car infront of mine are unable to move off until the light turn orange. I started to accel from stationary to catch the light, but to my surprise, the taxi infront of me decided to stop for red light. Because of this, my front bumper kissed his rear bumper. As my accelation is from stationary, the impact is minor. So no dent/ any damage shown from the taxi and, the Taxi driver decide to drop the case. During that incident, the busybody aunty passager in that Taxi also come out from the car to see see look look. Now then I realized that the evil person that want to claim against me is that aunty. Her claim to me is about 9k in total (general damage, loss of income, transportation, medical expense police/LTA fee etc). Is there any way to appeal and what is the success rate like? Kindly advise, Thanks

Story taken from SBF. Cannot verify the authenticity but it is good for a mid week laugh. This kind of mistake is really die C--K stand.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/love-of...0-1226533204151 IT'S not Monaco, the Nurburgring or even Oran Park - this racetrack is NSW's best-kept secret. The privately owned road in Kulnura, on the Central Coast, is a 5.1km Formula One-style track with 22 turns, described by one motorsport champion as the second-best track in the world. The track, which is said to have cost $10 million, was built by car enthusiast and former Coca-Cola Amatil boss Dean Wills after he lost his licence for speeding on the old Pacific Highway in 1996. Mr Wills wanted to enjoy his growing fleet of exotic cars - which included the only McLaren racing car ever sold privately - without having to worry about oncoming traffic. His son Mark said the track was motivated by a lack of opportunity for "spirited" driving in a safe environment. "In the early days it was possible to wake up early on Sunday morning and go driving," he said. "It was becoming increasingly less safe so we really needed somewhere we could go where we wouldn't get into life-threatening situations. Love it!

Siao! This is what the article is suggesting! I want my greens! http://publichouse.sg/categories/topstory/...parents-had-won? What would S'pore be like if our grandparents had won? Written by Andrew Loh Cemeteries now occupy less than 0.95% of land - do our grandchildren really need this? "Do you want me to look after our dead grandparents or do you want me to look after your grandchildren?" asked then-Cabinet Minister Lim Kim San in the 1960s, and Minister of State Tan Chuan-Jin in 2012. What would Singapore be like if our grandparents had won? For one, we wouldn't have the clear, grassy slopes of Fort Canning Park for WOMAD and Ballet Under the Stars. No, in its place, we'd have a messy Fort Canning Cemetery crowded with 19th-century graves of governors, administrators, sailors, traders, teachers, many young women and children - some even buried two to a grave. Instead of Bishan housing estate, home to 91,298 people at last count, the Cantonese Kwong Wai Siew Association might still have their Peck San Theng (Jade Hill Pavilion) built in 1870 - the largest cemetery in Singapore, with 75,234 graves eventually exhumed. Likewise parts of Tiong Bahru, Henderson, Redhill, Serangoon, Jalan Bukit Merah would still have cemeteries where public housing now stands. A Jewish cemetery dating from 1838 or 1841 would stand in place of Orchard MRT station, its small plot housing 160 graves. And instead of the shops at Velocity, Novena Square, Phoenix Park, we might see Jewish tombs designed by the famous Italian sculptor Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli in the Thomson Road Jewish Cemetery, in use from 1904 onwards. Instead of KK Women's and Children's Hospital, on the land between Bukit Timah, Kampong Java, Halifax and Hooper Road, we'd have a flood-prone Bukit Timah Cemetery packed with Catholic and Protestant graves from 1865. Neither would we have Ngee Ann City, Mandarin Hotel, Cathay Cineleisure and Wisma Atria. Instead, in the heart of Orchard Road would sit a 28-hectare burial ground Tai Shan Ting, managed by the Teochew Ngee Ann Kongsi. And of course, we wouldn't have those clear, flat fields along Upper Serangoon Road, a space now emptying itself out in preparation for new condominiums and residential towns. In its place, we might still have the 10.5-hectare early 20th-century Bidadari Cemetary, with its delicate marble sculptures and tombstones etched with different languages in the Christian, Muslim and Hindu sections. One might conclude that the 1960s generation did the right thing. They were self-sacrificial enough (or, were forced) to forgo their ancestors' graves so that their grandchildren could have the space for housing, shopping, infrastructure, all these modern amenities we now enjoy. Especially for those of us living and working in Orchard, Novena, Tiong Bahru, Henderson, Redhill, Serangoon, Jalan Bukit Merah, this giving up of graveyard space for modern development seems good and necessary. Burial grounds now occupy less than 0.95% of Singapore's land area But the fact is, back in 1967, burial grounds only made up 1.1% (619 hectares) of land area on Singapore Island, and by 1982, after the clearing of Bukit Timah Cemetery, Peck San Theng (Bishan) etc, it was down to 534 hectares (approx 0.95% of Singapore's land area). Furthermore, this 0.95% figure doesn't even include the Thomson Road Jewish Cemetery (cleared by 1985), 10.5 hectare Bidadari Cemetery (cleared by 2006), and 7-hectare Kwong Hou Sua in Woodlands (cleared by 2009). Is it really necessary to wipe clean these remaining precious spaces that take up less than 0.95% of Singapore's land area? And if Singapore desperately needs more land, why aren't we first using the land area currently occupied by Orchid Country Club, Raffles Country Club, Singapore Island Country Club, Warren Golf & Country Club, and the golf and country clubs in Changi, Jurong, Keppel, Marina Bay, Kranji, Selatar Base, Sembawang, Tanah Merah? Perhaps in the past, it was deemed necessary for our grandparents to relinquish their burial grounds for public housing and the development of the shopping belt in Orchard and Novena. But how much is enough, and what is the optimum point between preserving tangible heritage and history, and allowing the land to be taken over by even more modern amenities, condominiums and wider roads? This concerns all of us and future generations, and we need proper, genuine discussion before bulldozers irreversibly destroy these old spaces. Minister of State Tan Chuan-Jin's argument hinges on Mr Lim Kim San's question, but asking Singaporeans to choose between our dead grandparents and our grandchildren is a severe misrepresentation of the issue. I strongly suspect our grandchildren will not live in misery for want of that extra 0.95% of land. In fact, I hope our grandchildren will be more creative in their urban design, with efficient use of land and infrastructure, without resorting to the destruction of the few cemeteries left. And if current public sentiment is anything to judge the future by, I suspect our grandchildren will enjoy walking in a protected, conserved Bukit Brown, seeing and touching history in tangible forms, and will one day ask, what would Singapore be like if our grandparents had won? That is, if we don't win today. By Lisa Li Lisa Li is a member of SOS Bukit Brown. The Community of Bukit Brown calls for a moratorium on all plans for Bukit Brown, until there is clarity over long-term plans for the area and discussions over alternatives have been exhausted. References: Tan, K. YL, 'Introduction: The Death of Cemeteries in Singapore' from Spaces of the Dead: A Case from the Living, (Singapore: Ethos Books, 2011. Tan, B.H. & Yeoh, B. SA, 'The Remains of the Dead: Spatial Politics of Nation-Building in Post-war Singapore' from Spaces of the Dead: A Case from the Living, (Singapore: Ethos Books, 2011).

Does any1 knows the impact of using higher temperature plugs instead of those as indicated by car manual. For eg. Using: Denso irdium IK20 spark plugs Manual: Denso irdium IK16 spark plugs

Hi, anyone here know why the mirror folds up instead of fold back like everyone else? What is the advantage/disadvantage of such a "feature"? Thanks in advance. =)

What your view on this? Cause for myself, I realise that when I am traveling on KPE, I will be very focused on my speedometer to ensure I do not exceed 70KM/H. Due to this, I spend less time looking at the road. Then I also experience several times where the vehicle in front of me brake very hard when approaching speed camera (ed speed 90 but vehicle brake till 80). I assume its to prevent himself from overshooting the 90 limit. Due to this, I just wonder whats the real purpose of speed cameras? Do they actually make the road safer or create accidents instead?

Dear Bros, Do you all mind if PAP remove TPL and put George Yeo in MP GRC? For me, I dont mind that.

Hi all, May I urged all to refrain using the term "Opposition Party". We should all start using the term, "Alternative Party". The term Opposition Party is outdated given the current political climate and it doesn't reflect correctly on them. Thank you very much to all . Regards,

Desmond Lim banners in Seng Kang has a tick on it instead of X?' Is it a printing error or?

REPRESENTATION BASED ON OCCUPATION INSTEAD OF LOCALITY I suggest a system of electing representatives to look after the interests of the different major occupation groups instead of a given locality. This can be based on the Singapore Standard Occupation Classification. The number of seats will be determined by the quantity of the citizens that fall within a given classification. Members of Parliament should serve a legislative function instead of focusing on administrative functions in estate management. We have the Town Council and Mayors for that purpose. The MPs are elected to act in the best interest of their voters, to introduce and debate on bills which may eventually pass to become law. They should not be allowed to find themselves trapped in a situation where estate upgrading and maintenance gets intermingled with political representation. By representing a constituency defined in a geographical area, conflicts of interest are undoubtedly experienced by the unfortunate representative. Should I vote in favor of the bill that benefits the blue collar or the white? Propose a consumption tax, or a luxury tax to boost the national coffers? It also gives rise to a situation where the upper class congregates in a locality as seen in our real estate classification. While concerning ourselves with preventing racial divide, we should not overlook the even more important social division that slowly tears away at the fabric of our society. Representation based on Occupation Classification instead of Locality will truly ensure, in the words of our PM Lee Hsien Loong, “No Singaporean gets left behind.” Major Group 1 Legislators, Senior Officials and Managers Major Group 2 Professionals Major Group 3 Associate Professionals and Technicians Major Group 4 Clerical Support Workers Major Group 5 Service and Sales Workers Major Group 6 Agricultural and Fishery Workers Major Group 7 Craftsmen and Related Trades Workers Major Group 8 Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Major Group 9 Cleaners, Labourers and Related Workers Major Group X Workers Not Classifiable by Occupation

Feb 23, 2011 Levy hike sparks different reactions Target white-collar foreigners instead WHILE the Government's decision to lessen reliance on foreign labour to raise productivity is laudable, the wrong sector is being targeted ('Worker levy increase shocks businesses'; last Saturday). The Government should not focus on tightening blue-collar foreign labour as such migrant workers are needed in transient work. They work in jobs that better-educated Singaporeans shun, for example, unskilled or semi-skilled construction, cleaning or waiting at tables. What the increase in levy should aim for is to reduce the intake of white-collar foreign workers. These are foreigners in banking, services, manufacturing and other industries who compete with tertiary-educated Singaporeans for the same jobs. Most of them work and live here for a few years and affect crucial infrastructure like public transport and housing. The lax policy in granting foreigners employment passes has created tensions in competition for scarce jobs that Singaporeans are qualified to take up. Hiring foreigners because multinational corporations (MNCs) want them should no longer be justified. We have relied too long on the rationale that because MNCs create jobs, let them hire whoever they wish as long as Singapore gains corporate tax revenue and is able to leverage on MNCs outsourcing advantages to local small and medium-sized enterprises. Singaporeans need the jobs that the MNCs create. The current situation where employers need not justify their need for foreigners is not sustainable. The Government should require MNCs to adhere to a Singaporean-first policy in hiring and allow MNCs to resort to foreigners only if Singaporeans do not qualify. The Government should also introduce an effective levy and a quota for such professional foreign employees. These foreign professionals, and permanent residents, should also be placed in a higher tax bracket. Cheong Tuck Kuan This fella talking some serious sense.

http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/...ory_637789.html Target white-collar foreigners instead WHILE the Government's decision to lessen reliance on foreign labour to raise productivity is laudable, the wrong sector is being targeted ('Worker levy increase shocks businesses'; last Saturday). The Government should not focus on tightening blue-collar foreign labour as such migrant workers are needed in transient work. They work in jobs that better-educated Singaporeans shun, for example, unskilled or semi-skilled construction, cleaning or waiting at tables. What the increase in levy should aim for is to reduce the intake of white-collar foreign workers. These are foreigners in banking, services, manufacturing and other industries who compete with tertiary-educated Singaporeans for the same jobs. Most of them work and live here for a few years and affect crucial infrastructure like public transport and housing. The lax policy in granting foreigners employment passes has created tensions in competition for scarce jobs that Singaporeans are qualified to take up. Hiring foreigners because multinational corporations (MNCs) want them should no longer be justified. We have relied too long on the rationale that because MNCs create jobs, let them hire whoever they wish as long as Singapore gains corporate tax revenue and is able to leverage on MNCs outsourcing advantages to local small and medium-sized enterprises. Singaporeans need the jobs that the MNCs create. The current situation where employers need not justify their need for foreigners is not sustainable. The Government should require MNCs to adhere to a Singaporean-first policy in hiring and allow MNCs to resort to foreigners only if Singaporeans do not qualify. The Government should also introduce an effective levy and a quota for such professional foreign employees. These foreign professionals, and permanent residents, should also be placed in a higher tax bracket. Cheong Tuck Kuan

I remember years ago before LTA introduced CBD charges and ERPs, any car which had 4 persons onboard did not have to pay a signle cent to enter CBD. On my way to office, i just picked up 3 passengers at some designated pick-up points and we all entered CBD free. The idea is to encourage communtors to car pool instead of having just one or two persons in each car (therefore taking up more road space and cause congestion). This also helped in reducing the number of bus/train passengers as some of them joined the car pools. With modern technologies, it wont be too difficult to screen cars which pass the gantries to see if the cars have 4 persons onboard. Today we see more than half the cars in traffic jams or busy roads carrying less than 2 persons... this is a waste of road space in tiny singapore. ERP does not reduce road congestion as effectively as car-pool except adding more $$$ to LTA's revenue.

Has our medical professionism gone down? How mani times had your doctors laugh at your plight bef?

SMILE!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUySXWzGo3g&feature=share some smiles are abit creepy though... [laugh]

can solar film be installed on the outer instead of inner?

Per above.

Is this fair?

1. is not motor enthusiast 2. want to fast to get license 3. car only is a A to B transport, regardless manual or auto 4. most cars in market are auto 5. Singapore traffic extramely jam, auto is more comtortable .....