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After I installed my car alarm and in-car camera, I have been experiencing battery drain... basically from time to time if I do not drive the car for a few days, my battery may end up being fully discharged. This has happened a few times in the last few months already. Initially, I thought it was a battery issue but after having it checked at autobacs and also with a battery test device that I bought, I found the battery to still be working fine. I also thought it was because I seldom drive but recently I have been driving alot more and the situation still remains. I am now suspecting that the mechanic who connected the equipment to my car did not do a good job and had resulted in something being shorted inside thereby causing the drain. Is there any recommended workshop who is good with these things and can check out the connections done to my car, maybe with a multimeter to figure out if something is draining my battery away unnecessarily?

It's disgusting how some people treat a helpless life.

New idea in mortuary science: Dissolving bodies with lye CONCORD, N.H. - Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest

Any DIY oil changers using this or know of anyone using this? www.fumotovalve.com Would like to hear from users on its efficacy.

Juz serviced my old car, '89 Civic GL. Mechanic told me my engine sump drain plug internal screw thread no good already, thus always have oil drips. I told him to fix it but he said its a big job. Have to get new oil sump, then remove old sump and fix it back. Sounds easy??? There are a few items in way of the sump so its not going to be easy. Also will cost quite a lot to get new oil sump, gasket and drain plug. Anyone got any workshop who can re-tap the screw thread in situ and then machine a new drain plug for it??? I know this can be done, but must find the correct workshop. Please help my car is dripping wherever I go. I scare later 1 day the thread no more then the whole drain plug drop out, that will be in deep sh!t.

Saw this lorry in a huge longkang at Ubi last night. Driver seemed conscious when left in ambulance. I am just guessing the lorry tried to chiong yellow light, its a downhill road from bedok reservoir road. Next morning lorry not there liao, wasted never get to see how they carry, hahah...

Only hear people say top up the fluid.. Brake fluid and ATF, differential oil, coolant , engine, even aircon you hear of people flushing the system.

i do find the data usage is faster than before, still remember i hardly hit 1GB in a month and now i hit 3GB in less than a month

A car was found turned on its side in a drain outside a home on 103 Sunset Way around 10.30am on Tuesday morning. The black Toyota Altis seemed to have swerved off the road onto the pavement, crushing a row of shrubbery and landing on a fallen tree. No one was seen in the vehicle and no casualties were spotted. Police were on the scene to investigate. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...estate-20130813

Remembered when i was small, would definitely pick up the coin as that would mean a sng bao treat. kids nowadays just walk away from it.

Singapore a scholarship haven for foreign students? By Elena Torrijos | SingaporeScene

Google the web and apparently Apple is going to issue a soft fix (software fix) to correct this... Anyone else having this issue?

Source: Bangkok post report Temasek's investment in Thailand shaken The Singaporean government's investment arm, Temasek Holdings, is expected to fight any attempts by TOT Plc to seek billions of baht in compensation from Thai telecoms companies in which it has holdings, say observers. TOT announced on Tuesday it will seek 214.7 billion baht in compensation from local telecom operators - including AIS, which is owned by Temasek - for unpaid access charges and losses resulting from improper policy changes made by past governments. The news, which shook the Thai share market, is likely to cast Temasek's Thai investments under a cloud, said a Post Today writer. Investments in the Thai share market by Temasek face a period of uncertainty, he said. Temasek Holdings has invested in the telecommunications, energy and hospital sectors here. Some believe its willingness to invest in Thailand was tied to the fortunes of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Once Thaksin was toppled from power, Temasek Holdings' investments in Thailand started to look less attractive to the company. Now, the findings of a committee appointed under Section 22 of the Joint Public/Private Venture Act 1992 could shake up Temasek's investments still further. The committee recommended that state-owned TOT sue Advanced Info Services (AIS), its mobile phone concessionaire, for over 70 billion baht in damages caused by amendments to its concession contract during the time Thaksin was in power. Singapore telecoms giant Singtel and Temasek Holdings stand to be affected, as they are the major shareholders in Shin Corp and AIS. If TOT sues AIS and wins, AIS may find it hard to survive, as it would have to pay a huge sum in damages. Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij revealed that Singtel executives came to see him earlier last month to discuss the AIS issue. Mr Korn said he would treat the Singaporean investors fairly, as Singtel helped develop the communications industry in Thailand. However, Mr Korn is prodding Singtel to acknowledge that it knew about the contract amendments which benefited Shin Corp, AIS and others. "At that time [singtel] may have thought that contract amendments would not cause any legal problems. "I will take care of this issue in a fair manner, but I ask that [singtel] not deny knowing about the issue," said Mr Korn. When news leaked that the Section 22 committee (a committee set up by the ICT minister under section 22 of the Joint Private/State Venture Act of 1992 to come up with a resolution concerning AIS after the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions last year brought down a judgement in the Shinawatra family's unusual wealth case) would find against AIS, the Thai stock market nose-dived, falling below the 1,000 points barrier. Some insiders claimed the selling orders originated from Singapore, and were intended to express displeasure with the Thai government, which investors thought was trying to punish AIS. Another rumour surfaced that several hedge funds based in Singapore and Hong Kong began to sell their holdings in companies owned by Temasek Holdings, including Singtel and AIS. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva met Singtel group chief executive Chua Sock Koong on Tuesday. Some believe the Singtel CEO carried a letter from Temasek Holdings seeking Mr Abhisit's opinion of foreign investors in the communications industry in Thailand. ICT Minister Juti Krairiksh wanted to table the Section 22 committee's conclusion with the cabinet on Tuesday for endorsement. Mr Korn asked for more time, as he wants to seek a compromise solution. The Finance Ministry said those who were involved in concession contract amendments which damaged TOT should be punished, which means the TOT board chairman and other high-ranking executives could be targeted. The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in February last year confiscated 46.3 billion baht that Thaksin and his former wife, Potjaman na Pombejra, acquired from selling their shares in Shin Corporation to Temasek Holdings. The court ruled that Thaksin had abused his power and had become unusually richer while holding the post of prime minister. It also found he abused his authority to benefit Shin Corp. Post Today did not believe that Singtel and Temasek Holdings should be punished as they were not directly involved in Thaksin's power abuse. The Finance Ministry insisted that TOT, as the concession owner, must be the party which initiates legal proceedings to recover the damages. The statutory period for taking action is one year after the Supreme Court handed down its verdict. If the ICT Ministry and TOT do not do anything to recover the losses, both could be sued for dereliction of duty. The Finance Ministry told the Section 22 committee that other telecom concessionaires including DTAC and True Move should also be sued for damages by CAT Telecom. Singtel and Temasek are likely to strongly resist any TOT threat to their investments - whatever they may think of Thailand since Thaksin was ousted from power.

Anyone knows of a silver wish drove into the ditch after hitting a Tree? Tree no damage, wish quite smashed up at the rear. Yap, i do not have picture as was driving past. Police was there but never see any drivers.

Hi all, I'm having a Mit fridge (FR series). Noticed lately that the drain pan located behind the fridge overflows very quickly. Is there a problem with it ah? Or is this normal? Anyone care to share their experience with Mit fridges?

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...nto_drains.html 20 years ago, i believe now that waste engine oil can be sold off for money, i don believe do you know that waste cooking oil also can be sold for money?

Got service or not? Posted on 13 Oct, 2008 11:13 SBS ticket inspector makes man alight in middle of expressway http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/photo/getFullSizePhoto.do?id=37066 A STOMPer is appalled at how a bus ticket inspector and bus captain treated commuters who underpaid on bus service 168 on 9 Oct. The inspector refused to listen to the STOMPer

With reference to this thread and article, http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/General_C1...prices_P2419793 TALK IS CHEAP!!! i can also say the same. don't u all agree? i mean i can easily give my solid arguments that ministers or civil servants should serve with their hearts instead of putting money $ into the equation. its getting late. i shall say no more and resign to fate. comments pls

2008/06/13 Precious cargo down the drain Email to friend Print article http://www.nst.com.my/Friday/National/2266469/insidepix1 This road tanker laden with petrol skidded while negotiating a bend and came to rest on its side in Persiaran APEC near Cyberjaya at 2am yesterday. The driver escaped unhurt. Petrol leaked from the container, but it did not ignite. Fire and Rescue Department personnel from Cyberjaya and Shah Alam stations rushed to the scene. http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Fri...icle/index_html Do take this thread in a light mood. [/color] I extremely wonder how a 14-wheeler tanker could stand still on its side. Best is the precious commodity within is not spilled. edit: my bad - the petrol did leak afterall...

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20070923/tap-...33-231650b.html There was drama on Sunday afternoon when a Channel NewsAsia cameraman went to film a car which had veered of the road. The incident happened at about 1pm when the sports car ended up in a drain along Bendemeer Road, near the slip road into Upper Serangoon Road. When the cameraman arrived at the scene, the car

Restaurant cleans fish on floor with rainwater Fancy rainwater-sodden fish cooked and served to you? This thought occurred to Eriz Lim, as he saw fish being cut and washed in rainwater, on the dirty ground, behind a restaurant in Chinatown. He saw this at about 1.15pm on 28 August. In an email yesterday (29 August), the STOMPer said: "Shocking...This restaurant at 31, Smith Street, Yang Chow Restaurant. Behind the back door lane, they are cleaning the fishes and cutting the fish on the ground using the rain water to wash it. "Stall-holder and restaurant complain about the smell and waste of the fishes left behind..." Eriz worries about the quality and hygiene of the fish, seeing as the rainwater would have seeped into the fish during the preparation process. "If they are going to sell the fish as a dish to the customer...what will happen then?" the STOMPer asked. STOMP is contacting Yang Chow restaurant to get its side of the storY http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/viewPost5150.aspx [/img]

it is available in the market? something similar with fumoto engine oil drain valve...

Hi all Just got back from a 11 day holiday....could not start the car as the battery was completely dry.As my car is only 2mth old with warrantee... I called up the service center,luckly for me it during working hr...A hrs later the repair man came and boost my battery...he told me that HID woulds drain the normal car battery if car never start for 4 days...So i need t go get a stronger /powerfull battery or get those battery booster in case these incient happen again..Touch wood.. Guys any comments....

It was after a shower, but the road was already dry. This driver must have forgotten that he is driving a Honda Stream MPV, and not a Honda S2000. He must have been speeding and approached this infamous bend at an over enthusiastic speed. Doubt this would have happened if he had been driving at the legal speed limit of 50km/h. Motorists, please strictly adhere the legal legal speed limit - 50 to 60km/h on the streets and 80 to 90km/h on the expressway.

Yesterday I went for my regular oil change. Previously using Mobil Delvac MX 15W40, and yesterday switched to cxxxxxe 5W40. I still have remaining 1 liter of Delvac MX, so I asked the mechanic to pour it in to flush out the remaining oil after draining out the old oil..... To my surprise, even when the old oil had been completely drained out, there is still much dirty oil inside the engine. Approximately 80% of the new oil (remaining 1 liter Delvac MX) that went in comes out as dirty looking as the old oil. It is only after the rest of the dirty looking oil had flow out, then the colour gets lighter looking. Having witnessed that, I wonder if the usual drain and refill method during oil change will be sufficient? Perhaps it will be good to occasionally use some fresh oil to flush out the remaining oil inside the engine during oil change? Any thoughts on this?