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https://www.littledayout.com/psle-math-how-should-students-tackle-difficult-questions-exam-nicklebee-tutors/ PSLE Math: Is It Really That Tough? How Should Students Tackle Difficult Questions In The Exam? Nearly every year, difficult PSLE Math questions spark a furore among students and parents. In 2019, the infamous semi-circle question left many students in tears. In 2021, it was a question about Henry, Ivan and their coins that stumped examinees and made its rounds on the internet. It seems that, in recent years, Math Olympiad-style questions have been appearing in PSLE Math papers with increasing frequency. However, the Ministry of Education maintains that the difficulty level of the PSLE has been kept consistent, with challenging questions capped at 15% yearly. One thing is clear: the PSLE Math paper is not going to get easier. Read More : https://www.littledayout.com/psle-math-how-should-students-tackle-difficult-questions-exam-nicklebee-tutors/

https://mothership.sg/2020/08/singaporean-fresh-grad-funeral-parlour/ What it's like for a S'porean fresh grad, 22, who found herself working for a funeral parlour PERSPECTIVE: It is a tough market for job seekers in Singapore, as many companies have implemented hiring freeze policies, amid the current Covid-19 pandemic. Natasha Wee, a recent graduate from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), spoke to Mothership about how she landed a job as a funeral director assistant, and how she values the unexpected opportunity that she was given to work in an industry that is far from a conventional one. Wee has been working at Harmony Funeral Care since July, 2020.

Japan dad apologises for abandoning son, thanks rescuers Photo: Reuters Tokyo - The father of a seven-year-old Japanese boy who went missing for nearly a week after his parents abandoned him in a mountain forest as punishment apologised on Friday hours after his son was found safe. "My excessive act forced my son to have a painful time," Yamato Tanooka's father told reporters outside the hospital where his son was being treated Yamato was discovered in a building on a Japanese military base around 4 km (2.5 miles) from where he disappeared last Saturday after his parents left him by the side of a road, reportedly as discipline for throwing stones at cars. "One of our soldiers was preparing for drills this morning and opened the door of a building on the base, and there he was," a member of Japan's Self-Defence Forces told NHK national television. "When he asked 'are you Yamato?' the boy said yes. Then he said he was hungry, so the soldier gave him some water, bread and riceballs." Yamato was taken to hospital for checks but was healthy except for low body temperature and would be kept overnight as a precaution, a doctor told a news conference. A tearful Takayuki Tanooka, the boy's father, thanked rescuers for their efforts and apologised for causing trouble. "We've reflected on what we did and it was really excessive," Tanooka said, his voice shaking. "We - well, we loved him before, but I hope to give him even more attention now," he said. "I deeply apologise to people at his school, people in the rescue operation, and everybody for causing them trouble," he added. Yamato's parents first said he disappeared while they foraged for edible plants, but later told police they had left him by the road to discipline him after he threw stones at people and cars. They said when they drove back a few minutes later the boy had disappeared. The area is so remote that residents of the region say they rarely go through it. The boy somehow managed to survive for nearly a week in the densely forested area, where night temperatures fell as low as 7 degrees Celsius (45 Fahrenheit) and heavy rain had fallen, despite wearing only a t-shirt and jeans. Yamato said he had "walked through the mountains" until he found the building, which was unlocked. He drank water from a nearby faucet and slept on mattresses spread on the floor. The search for Yamato gripped Japan. At its peak, it involved several hundred shouting rescuers beating through heavy bush, as well as soldiers on motorbikes and police on horseback. News programmes gave regular updates throughout the week, and NHK sent a news flash when he was found. The incident set off a flood of social media comment, with most of those posting comments lambasting the parents for their carelessness. On Friday, most expressed relief. "To be honest, I was certain of a sad result. As the parent of a 7-year-old myself, all I can say is that I am really, really happy," one wrote. http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/japan-dad-apologises-abandoning-son-thanks-rescuers

Videogames, as everyone knows, are for losers—literally. In defiance of our participation-trophy culture, videogames demand that their players fail, repeatedly. Not many games can make you cry, but scores of them can make you feel frustrated, angry and impotent. The word that we gamers use for this cocktail of sensations is “fun.” Today’s most challenging games are dubbed “masocore,” a combination of “masochist” and “hard-core.” Masocore games are nearly devoid of instructions, kill new players within seconds, and require repeated trial and error to succeed. But it’s not all pointless vexation. These games reinforce a character-building truism: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And they also inculcate some practical virtues. All of that losing, it turns out, teaches you how to win, and not just in videogames. Few games illustrate this as starkly as “Dark Souls,” developed by the Japanese studio FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. The third entry in the series was released last month. Bandai Namco says that three million copies of “Dark Souls III” have been shipped to retailers world-wide. The series has sold 13 million copies since the release of the first “Dark Souls” in 2011. “Dark Souls III” begins with the player alone in a nearly silent cemetery. There is no music and no dialogue, just a watery path to follow through an almost colorless landscape of browns, grays and blacks. Glowing markers on the ground explain how to attack the skeletons and other undead creatures that lurk ahead. Bloodstains show where players who came before you have died. Like them, you won’t survive. A new book on “Dark Souls” is entitled, aptly, “You Died.” A writer for Wired reported dying 437 times over the 74 hours it took him to complete “Dark Souls III.” I died seven times in the first 45 minutes. The game isn’t merely hard; it’s punishing. If you fail, you can be forced to retrace your steps and again defeat previously vanquished foes. Players who don’t get back to the spot of their demise lose their accumulated progress. Yet the interaction among player, controller and screen is so well tuned that death almost always feels like the player’s fault, not the game’s. To defeat these games, players collaborate online and in person, sharing advice over the Internet much the same way schoolchildren of my generation did on the playground to master “Super Mario Bros.” In “You Died,” a former psychological-operations specialist in the U.S. Army—who has now spent, he says, 1,400 hours playing “Dark Souls”—compares the “persistence and resilience” taught by the game to the virtues that he learned during his military career. “The game demands that you fully commit, have the guts to continue on and the patience to learn from your mistakes,” he says. Another player compares the game to confronting a field of land mines, finding a manual to disarm them, then learning that the manual is in Swahili. “But ‘Dark Souls’ also gives you a Swahili dictionary,” she says, continuing the metaphor. “It expects you to listen and to learn and to improve.” The data bear out these observations. More than a decade ago, John C. Beck and Mitchell Wade, who now work at the consulting firm Accenture, surveyed 2,500 business professionals and concluded that people who played videogames as teenagers were better at business than people who didn’t. Their 2004 book “Got Game: How the Gamer Generation Is Reshaping Business Forever” found that videogame players were more likely to consider themselves experts, to want more pay for better performance and to see persistence as the secret to success. Of course, games can be fun without being edifying. In “The Art of Failure,” the Danish game theorist Jesper Juul compares videogame players who seek out defeat (by playing games that they know they will lose) to moviegoers and readers drawn to works that evoke unpleasant feelings like sadness, fear and disgust. Playing “Dark Souls,” like watching “Old Yeller,” “Psycho” or “Alien,” can be time well wasted even if it brings no practical benefits. Even those who don’t have the dexterity (or time) to master masocore games can draw a lesson from their inadequacy: that, in the real world, sometimes it’s just time to quit. I know enough about the compulsive qualities of some videogames not to let our preschool-age daughters play much of anything. But when they get a little older, I will happily let them play “Dark Souls” or another well-crafted game. They teach patience, doggedness and the rewards that come from hard work.

Mine flew out from my race suit pocket during a high speed turn on the kart track yesterday..... The marshalls found it with tyre marks 3 hours later, the cover was open...... but, heng, it's still working!! Look like its been run over by other karts and 'kicked' to the grass area after the last 'run-over'...... the speed of the corner where it flew out was easily 70kmh My previous hp also dropped a few times from 8 feet when i ran down the staircase, it still worked when i picked it up at the bottom of the staircase

You have been warned... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1204768/1/.html Traffic Police maintain tough stance on irresponsible drivers By Hetty Musfirah | Posted: 31 May 2012 1956 hrs SINGAPORE: The Traffic Police said they have not let up on enforcement efforts to deter errant motorists. While addressing public concerns raised since the recent accidents at a junction in Bugis, the Traffic Police on Thursday said they are in the process of digitising their enforcement cameras. They are also reviewing the penalties for different traffic offences. The junction along Rochor Road and Victoria Street has come under the spotlight after two accidents took place there in the span of two weeks. One involved a foreigner who was driving a Ferrari. 12 witnesses have been interviewed. Footages from the Land Transport Authority's surveillance cameras and a video from the taxi driver who caught the accident have been seized for investigation. Tests on blood samples from the Ferrari driver who died are still being conducted to determine the presence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. A coroner's inquiry will be held. Currently, there are no special regulations or additional tests for drivers of high performance cars. In the light of the accident, there have been concerns if there's a need for such drivers to be given a special licence. The Traffic Police said the focus should not be on the type of car. What's important is that drivers behave responsibly on the roads. There were also calls for the conversion process of driving licences for foreigners to be reviewed. The Traffic Police reiterated that foreign drivers only need to pass the basic theory test to convert their licences if they stay in Singapore for more than 12 months. As of end 2011, out of 369,637 foreign drivers with converted licences, only 0.1 per cent of them contributed to traffic accidents. The Traffic Police added that an update can be expected in the middle of next year on the ongoing review of the conversion framework for foreign drivers who ferry goods. Commanding Officer of the Traffic Police Patrolling Unit, Choy Chan Hoe, said: "The feedback that we have been getting is that the public will like the Traffic Police to step up enforcement, to be tough on the errant drivers. "I must emphasise that the Traffic Police have not let up on the enforcement effort, we are still maintaining a very tough stance against irresponsible drivers, especially those who commit serious moving violations, because all these accidents can cause potential fatal injury. "Motorists must bear in mind that there are no winners in any road traffic accident and they must always exercise due care and adopt safe driving habits on our roads." Enforcement cameras such as speed cameras and red-light cameras will also be digitised. The Traffic Police said the digitising process started last year and that by digitising, errant motorists will also get their summons faster. In just the first three months of this year, 5,400 motorists were caught for beating the red light - 800 more than the same period last year. - CNA/ck

"It's bumpy, which is uncomfortable in the cockpit and makes the demands on concentration very high, and, on top of all that, it is incredibly hot and humid, even though we're driving at night ....those little subtleties of light are something you really notice at 180mph. Just think of what it's like when you're driving at night on a motorway and the lights are flashing past you. Then multiply it

Calling all maths genius for help........to solve the following qns:- Tried to solve but then apparently my maths had returned a huge bulk to my former teachers. There were 2 identical flight of steps. For the 1st flight of steps, Jim walked up some steps and ran 7 steps in 70s. For the 2nd flight of steps, he walked up some steps and ran 15 steps in 46s. How long did Jim take to walk up both flight of steps? (Ans: 182s).

I just got this car. Here's the condition: The car dealer sent the car to Caltex before putting it up for sale....sigh....I liked the engine hence bought it. The bonnet and boot are worse. The water mark, machine mark, all sorts of marks are deep....

"Q I graduated from the National University of Singapore with an arts degree, majoring in social work and psychology. I was a private tutor and social worker for a few years but had no interest in these fields. I have looked for jobs in other lines but I can't even get an administrative job as I have no experience. At 33, I think I'm too old for anyone to want to hire me even at the entry level. Being out of a job these past few years have made it tougher, as I have to explain why I can't get a job. Should I pursue another degree which is more practical, such as accountancy? Or are there alternatives for job-seekers like me?" A The faculty which you graduated from emphasises the development of critical thinking and analytical skills, thus preparing graduates for a variety of jobs in various sectors. Pursuing another degree now may not be the most effective way to secure a job. For starters, getting that job you want requires a well-written curriculum vitae (CV) that leads to a meeting. Therefore, focus on writing a good CV and brushing up on your communication skills for that interview. Sometimes, recommendations by friends or a headhunter can initiate the process, so it is useful to have a network of contacts. Highlight any accumulated experience and knowledge, list these and emphasise your achievements. From this list, look out for your strengths and think how they can be applied in today's job market. Your skills and experiences can be applied to many working situations. Most importantly, start with a can-do attitude. Eunice Chia-Lim Team Leader Energy & Infrastructure PeopleSearch http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Stor...124-103044.html What does majoring in psychology study in general? I'm asking cos I find it ironic since this grad who major in social work and psychology got little ppl & communication skill to land himself a job...for a few years. What do u think?

hi all, what's the product to use to remove those tough tough marks on the headlight..looks a bit like water marks to me.. not too sure.. where can i buy the product? best is at petrol kiosk can settle.

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With petrol at $2 a litre, life's tough for motorists PROJECT manager Tresno Santoso, 28, hardly shows up at his office these days. Instead, he works from home at least four times a week. Mavis Toh Sun, Nov 18, 2007 The Straits Times PROJECT manager Tresno Santoso, 28, hardly shows up at his office these days. Instead, he works from home at least four times a week. He has cut down on driving to save on petrol, which soared past $2 per litre last week. A full tank for his 1.6L Honda Civic used to cost him $65 but now, Mr Santoso has to fork out $15 more for the same amount of petrol. By cutting down on trips between his Punggol home and his Kent Ridge office, Mr Santoso refills his tank once every 10 days instead of once a week, which saves him about $80 monthly. 'Unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't go to the office,' he said. 'The high petrol price is hurting my bank account.' Driving instructor Peck Chin Huat, 54, has also changed his driving habits since petrol prices started climbing in April. He no longer picks his students up from their homes. Instead, he meets them near a driving school in Ubi. 'I can't afford to waste petrol by picking them up,' said Mr Peck. 'My income has dropped 20 per cent from last year because of the high petrol price.' Soaring petrol prices have hit motorists hard. In the past 11 months, the price of petrol has shot up eight times. The price for 98-octane petrol was relatively stable from January to March, at $1.637 per litre. But from April, it jumped thrice to reach $1.840 in July. It climbed to $2.030 last week. (This is about 24% increase) This surge in petrol prices brought on by rising crude oil prices - which reached a record of US$98.62 (S$143.11) per barrel last week - has forced some motorists to re-think the way they use their cars. Of the 30 motorists with whom The Sunday Times spoke, more than half said they avoid making unnecessary car trips. Ms Huang Li Min, 29, a tutor, said that, instead of driving, she now takes a 10-minute walk to the provision shop near her Ang Mo Kio flat. Sales executive Alan Ang spends 10 minutes every morning planning his route before leaving his house in Toa Payoh. He makes at least four trips a day to see his clients. The 31-year-old, who reckons he saves $20 monthly by planning his journeys, said: 'I'll try and schedule all the meetings in one area around the same time. Previously, I can be in the north at 10am, then in the west at 11am.' Sales and marketing executive H.S. Xie, 55, said his $400 transport allowance is hardly enough these days. He meets up to eight clients a day and now spends about $600 on petrol a month, up by $200. 'I need to top up every three days and each tank is about $65 now, $10 more!' he said. 'So now, I spend less on 4-D to pay for petrol.' Determined not to fork out more petrol money, civil servant Titus Kwok, 29, downgraded his petrol instead. He uses 95-octane petrol, at $1.956 per litre, instead of 98-octane, at $2.030 per litre. A spokesman for the Singapore Petroleum Company said the company has seen a slight shift towards lower-grade petrol. Pump assistant J.M. Yu said she gets a earful when motorists drive up to her station in Braddell. 'They always complain, 'So expensive!'' She said that one in about every 10 customers will opt for lower-grade petrol, compared to about one in 15 in the past. Sales executive Eric Yip, 31, goes the extra mile to save on petrol. He drives his Nissan Latio to Johor Baru every fortnight, catches a movie, does some shopping and tops up his tank. 'The petrol is like half the price here since it's the same price, but in ringgit,' he said. 'I can save about $30 by filling my quarter tank there.' Some motorists have even switched to public transport. Project manager Tan Chong Hong, 32, 'parks and rides'' whenever he has to run errands in town. He leaves his car in a designated carpark, pays a flat fee of $3 and hops on a train. 'If I drive and park in town, it may cost more than $20 a day,' said Mr Tan. The rise in petrol pump prices has also led to car buyers re-doing their sums. Accountant Brenda Chan, 27, said she is buying a 1.6 litre car instead of a 2 litre car. 'If not, the petrol alone will cost me a bomb.'

Is the dad making a mountain out of a molehill? Or is his child mentally weak? My son, a top student, returned home shattered after difficult PSLE maths paper Letter from GUO WEIFU This year

Hello, My ride is yellow. Its tougher to wash it than my previous ride (a dark grey) because the road dirt (black dots) are more obvious. Using claybar takes a while to remove them. I had to keep rubbing with the clay until they disappear. So imagine I spent most of the time claying. Is there a faster way to do it? I think too much claying may hurt the paintwork. Thoughts pls.

Hi everyone, there are spots of tough stain on my pearl white car. I tried to remove using normal carwax but failed. Any product recommended and where I can get it at a good price ? Thanks for your help.

Hi Guys Was looking thru my boot and realise i still have some Toughseal products... after searching thru my house i found a few more... i got no use for it, so i don't mind giving it away. - 3 bottle of the Wash shampoo (one bottle left half) - 2 bottle of the Wax/QD thing (both bottles left abt 3/4) - 1/2 bottle of the leather protectant So if there's anyone who are interested to have this products, PM me. you'll have to collect from me either at Raffles Place (office hours) or Bukit Panjang.

This car belong to a whiteAhnehvalencia who send his to Ah neh for car wash here it goes after polik polik

Conti owners, what do you think of the overall "toughness" of your car bodywork? I find the new Volvos not as rigid as the older models probably due to improvements in impact beams and crumple zones. Thus defeating the need for a though outer body shell.

Hi all, A colleague is very keen to do HUPER or VKool on her beetle. When i enquired abt this fr a workshop that installed huper on my car, the boss says that he's not willing to do, as it is too difficult to fit the large and curved windscreen. Is this true? He also claims that no one in market is really confident of doing it well. Anyone has done it before?

Latest performance spark plugs from Denso is Iridium Tough VKA 16/20. It has multiple sub-electrode added to the earth for even better firing. Almost carbonless combustion if ever your fuel-air mix is ideal and injection is perfect (GDI still an illusion when you look into its engine). Anyone know where to get them in Singapore?

Just wanted to share that the new series is available in SG and it does not foul up with carbon deposits like the IK16 models. The correct application should be VKA 16/20 (colder plug). This works for 1.8l & 2l GDI engines in Grandis/Chariot, Galant and Dion models. It even has 3 sub electrodes for complete firing, I think... http://www.denso.co.jp/PLUG/iridiumtough/lineup.html