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Note: If you’ve stumbled onto this post without any context, do read Pt. 1 here first! It is said that the average person’s music taste starts to solidify early on in their adult lives, and by their early 30s they will begin to say things like “Music was better in my day”, “>insert your favourite artist or genre< is not real music”, something to that effect. Of course, I am speaking generally. With four more years to go till I hit 30, I’d like to think I try to expand my tastes on the regular. Thus, I’ve decided to look at some of the music I’ve been listening to in my 20s, both artists and genres. PORTER ROBINSON I first came across this American electronic musician through YouTube’s recommendation of the music video for Lionhearted off his 2014 album Worlds around the time it was released. I remember not liking it much on first listen, because I was an edgy teen who thought that listening to big room meant I was cooler than kids listening to anything pop-adjacent (I wonder how different my impression would have been had I been exposed to his earliest works first). The YouTube algorithm (bless whatever sorcery it runs on) continued to supply me with songs like Sad Machine and Divinity, and soon I came to like Worlds. In 2015, I decided to buy my first (and only) vinyl after finishing my GCE O Levels, and my choices were between Worlds, Zedd’s True Colors and my eventual choice, Stories by Avicii. For the rest of the 2010s, Robinson released sporadically as he grappled with expectations of a follow-up to Worlds, which left quite an impression on the genre. 2016’s Shelter, a collaboration with French electronic musician and good friend Madeon, became one of his most beloved songs, and his side project Virtual Self picked up a Grammy nomination for the song Ghost Voices off the self-titled 2017 EP (which inspired a then-pop-leaning Calvin Harris to go back to electronic music). Then in 2020, the first song off Robinson’s long-awaited second album Nurture dropped. I couldn’t articulate it at the time, but I could feel that Get Your Wish was the start of something different. It felt hopeful, a much-needed sentiment right as COVID-19 started to wreak havoc on the world. The singles that followed for the rest of the pandemic, the shows that were live streamed, and of course the album itself further solidified Robinson’s influence on electronic music. I am glad to say that this was when he turned from merely a musician whose work I liked to a musical hero, and that he’s the first musician I’ve watched live more than once. Try these: Language, Everything Goes On, Mona Lisa (feat. Frost Children) VOCALOID I can’t remember exactly how I was introduced to this iconic Hatsune Miku song in 2012. I just know that while it wasn’t life-changing like that Justin Bieber song, it unwittingly stayed in my life. I went in and out of the Vocaloid subculture over the years, and only a couple of years ago did I finally dive deep into the rabbit hole without resurfacing. Someone who has never heard of Vocaloids may be introduced to them as “AI singers”, but that’s quite reductionist. Sure, newer versions feature the use of AI to further enhance the expressiveness of a vocal performance, but Vocaloid is the most well-known vocal synthesis software that draws upon voice banks, collections of audio samples recorded by actual people, to create melodic sounds that give off the impression of singing or even rapping. Any music that makes use of such software in the production process falls under Vocaloid music, even if the software isn’t Vocaloid itself. One might ask if there is any point using Vocaloids when you could just have an actual human sing. Beyond the consideration that is cost for beginners (paying a human singer per session vs a one-time payment for a version of Vocaloid that can theoretically be used forever), some Vocaloid producers (some of whom have gone on to work with or become major Japanese acts) and fans feel that it is this inherent difference that makes the music unique. With the voice synthesisers being the common thread, anyone can make any genre of music using these voices, from J-rock and metal to electro swing and whatever this is. But what about the artistry? Finding a good vocal melody and tuning the voices to either sound realistic or otherwise are things that require human effort. The only difference is that the voice simply becomes an instrument (not unlike in the way that Kanye West has done in much of his work, but digitally) that still requires skill to play. Having dabbled a little with rival software SynthV myself, I would even argue that it can be a pain to get the synth to “sing” when I could just sing myself. And we haven’t even talked about the rest of the composition, let alone mixing and mastering. Current listens: Sheeno Mirin, Nightcord at 25:00, higma BRAKENCE When I first listened to Intellectual Greed through my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist, I had no inkling that another album could join Porter Robinson’s Nurture as my favourite. I’ve talked about how hypochondriac, brakence’s sophomore full-length effort, could’ve been my MCF username, but what exactly about it makes it so special in my heart? It’s probably a mix of two things. One, the high level of skill in the production. Often lumped together with hyperpop artists (who I expand on below), brakence makes use of sound design like a surrealist painter, taking everything from his baritone voice to stock samples and injecting them into a “hyper-real” blend of pop, rock and electronic music. The other aspect would be the lyrics. While some have deemed brakence’s writing juvenile and self-indulgent at best, others like myself see a beautifully-crafted introspection of a young person struggling with the cognizance of being famous and the issues that come with it, like ego and addiction, and expressing it in such a manner that you can’t help but applaud brakence’s earnesty, if nothing else. These elements have been consistent since his debut EP hypnagogia, and the development he’s had up till now makes me excited for what’s to come. Try these: 5G, A La Carte (together with Quadeca), sauceintherough HYPERPOP “Isn’t pop already hyper as it is, singing about being young, wild and free as teens do?” one might say. Perhaps, but hyperpop takes this to the extreme. The core tenets of pop music like catchy choruses and drawing from other genres are present, but hyperpop is not afraid to offend through its extensive use of digital audio manipulation, disregarding the need to create “safe” listens catered to the masses. From A. G. Cook (whose record label PC Music arguably gave birth to the microgenre) to Charli XCX (who worked with Cook to produce her Grammy-winning 2024 album Brat), hyperpop could be considered less of a genre and more of a movement that captures the zeitgeist of a generation more aware of the diversity of the world around them and embracing it through music. Current listens: ericdoa, Jaron, underscores FRED AGAIN… The British producer might have aristocratic blood flowing in his veins and had opportunities many can only dream of, but his musical prowess speaks for itself. I started getting into his discography early in 2023 after seeing his name around electronic music circles. Listening to his Actual Life album trilogy and watching his Boiler Room and Tiny Desk sets made me understand his meteoric rise that culminated in closing Coachella 2023 with industry legends Skrillex and Four Tet (courtesy of Frank Ocean). Try these: Billie (Loving Arms), stayinit (with Lil Yatchy), Me (Heavy) FUTURE GARAGE While UK garage infiltrated pop music (in all languages no less) and took over the world hit by hit, I was spellbound by something slightly different. Specifically, Kelly (end of a nightmare) by Fred again… off Actual Life 3. Compared to the popular songs off the same record, it was more melancholic, even contemplative despite maintaining the level of energy dance music is supposed to have. Soon after, I started listening to the seminal future garage album, Untrue by UK producer Burial. While it has also been classified as a dubstep album, it’s obvious regardless that Burial came up with a unique sound that has received accolades and inspired future (heh) producers and even musicians outside of electronic music. Current listens: Burial, Bucky, Vacant CVLTE This is going to be a trend with my discoveries - while scrolling down some YouTube video’s comment section one day, the Sapporo band’s music video for Falling Apart appeared on the related videos sidebar. I liked it and the rest of the 616 EP, but I never imagined that their debut album praystation 2 would hit all the musical spots I didn’t even know I had at the time. Mixing rock with electronic elements is hardly a novel concept, but CVLTE has a unique blend that could, in some ways, be considered trailblazing. It’s no wonder they’ve found themselves signed to a Sony Music label, played at NEX_FEST 2023 organised by British band Bring Me The Horizon (who have long drawn upon electronic influences) and released a song to close off the second season of Shangri-La Frontier. Try these: happy. (feat. shaka bose 釈迦坊主), me, myself & I., kuromi. (feat. 4s4ki, sacha online) J-POP While I stated in Pt. 1 that I’ve had exposure to Japanese music from a young age, those were almost entirely theme songs for various media. Even when I became a weeb and got exposed to such music, I hadn’t really taken the time to explore more Japanese pop until the past couple of years. Those years however coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when Japanese media like anime and VTubers were exploding in global popularity, further complicating the J-pop landscape. Today, a diverse range of artists have found Japanese and foreign audiences, from idol groups and rock bands to self-produced artists and even virtual personalities. Just the kind of diversity I seek in my music library. Current listens: Suisei Hoshimachi, Fujii Kaze, tuki. MIYACHI I can’t quite remember how I was introduced to this Japanese-American rapper, but his unique flow (a product of growing up in New York and visiting Japan yearly) and his comedic chops through his unhinged street interview YouTube channel have made him one of my favourite hip-hop artists. Try these: Mainichi, Messin’ (feat. Jay Park & Bryce Hase), Crazy Outside (with Thelma Aoyama) ATMOSPHERIC DRUM AND BASS This electronic sub-genre has many names, but is best known as 2020s breakcore due to the use of the term to describe the revival of a late-90s sound. While both sounds may share the defining trait of breakbeats, the other aspects could not be more different. Take a classic breakcore song like Szerencsétlen by Canadian musician Venetian Snares. Now compare it to something like Kawaii Razor Blades by controversial producer Sewerslvt (if the name didn’t already give that away), now known as Cynthoni. The sonic difference, among other things, has led to a debate on whether this sub-genre should be considered as “real” breakcore, or if it should be categorised as something else, like “atmospheric drum and bass”, which I will use to refer to this particular sound. I personally was exposed to atmospheric drum and bass first, and found myself appreciating the juxtaposition of the frantic drumwork with the droning synth basslines and fluttery synth pads washed in reverb, almost as if there was some force fighting to surface from the waves threatening to drown it - a sonic representation of life methinks. Current listens: Cynthoni, Blksmiith, Dusqk VALLEY This Canadian band first appeared on my YouTube feed with a live studio performance of Good, but not together. Despite generally finding indie pop homogenous and thus boring, I liked it enough to check out their discography, and soon found myself putting various songs of theirs on loop, particularly their latest album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden. As it happens, the now-three-piece act will be playing at Capitol Theatre on 13 June 2025. Time for me to get the concert prep going. Try these: Paper Cup (Sorry For Myself), Bass Player’s Brother, Park Bench SHOEGAZE While I wouldn’t say I’ve never heard shoegaze music, it is a sub-genre I’ve only gotten into very recently. Perhaps it’s the mixing that bothers me on quite a number of records, with how lacking drums can sound, but the guitars being drenched in reverb remind me of atmospheric drum and bass in how they transport me to a different, ethereal headspace. Current listens: Parannoul, Kinoko Teikoku, motifs FIN. And that’s the list! Thank you for reading through all this yapping. Reflecting on my musical journey was an interesting process, seeing how some early inspirations fell to the wayside while artists I did not take to at first became my favourites. I was also surprised by the realisation that I discovered music I would otherwise have never heard through social media platforms, despite not being a fan of people doing so via TikTok. Finally, I also wonder how if I had not heard that song that day, I might have become a completely different person. Perhaps I might still have continued writing and making videos as means of self-expression, but I am certain my life would be much less vibrant without music. P.S. I love getting recommendations as well, so do comment down below what I should listen to next! ~ Wei Feng Cover image: Photo by Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash

Some of my colleagues will know that I make electronic music outside of work and school. A stark contrast from the impression I give off (several people throughout my teenage years told me I seemed more like a classical guy). Truth be told, I wasn’t always into music. Growing up in an average Singaporean Chinese household, my main sources were either the sporadic exposure to radio stations, or more frequently the theme songs of whatever was playing on KidsCentral/Okto (RIP free-to-air kids channels). I still remember and occasionally listen to songs from that period, but for some reason none really compelled me to listen to music more back then. Perhaps it was the fact that I only got to access the Internet at home around 2009, when I was in Primary 4, so I never thought I could try looking those songs up. In addition, my brother and I apparently refused our mum’s offer to take piano lessons as kids, so there was no interest built up to begin with. THEN IN 2010, MY LIFE CHANGED. I vaguely remember heading to the school hall with my class for some PE lesson - only this time instead of playing sports, we were doing some kind of dance routine. I don’t quite remember now. But what I do remember is that as my class was forming up in two rows to head back to class, a music video came up on the projector screen. The girls squealed, the boys groaned. I couldn’t look away even as we walked out of the hall, my mind enchanted by the chorus going: “Baby, baby, baby, oh”. Some older folks might already have traumatic memories returning. A major discovery as I was researching - this was composed in E flat Major, a key signature that I've made some of my favourite compositions in recent years in. Yes, absurd as it sounds, Justin Bieber changed my life. Literally. For the rest of my primary school life, I got so obsessed that not only did I get CDs of both his debut album (which includes Baby) and his Christmas album, my maternal aunts even got me his biography (which, like most of my books, now collects dust amidst my bookshelves). Thou shall bow before my credentials! As I started getting access to the Internet during this period, I was exposed to a whole new world that was music. In addition, two events would mark my ventures into genres outside of pop. In 2006, hip-hop producer Dr. Dre and record label executive Jimmy Iovine founded the audio company Beats Electronics (Beats by Dre in common parlance). I came to know of the brand as it started seeing use in devices like HTC smartphones, and of course seeing ads for the audio gear. Upon hearing that the company was founded by a hip-hop musician, I went to satisfy my curiosity on YouTube, and I left as a fan. During the late 2000’s and early 2010’s, electronic dance music was rising in popularity, to the point that it was dominating the radio waves. If you weren’t hearing songs from the likes of Avicii and Swedish House Mafia, you heard pop songs with electronic influences, occasionally provided by producers like David Guetta and Zedd. I stumbled upon this wave and have kept my finger on its pulse since. By this point in 2013, I had discovered GarageBand on my school-mandated MacBook, and had been messing around for a while. All it took was one song on Hot FM 91.3 (now One FM 91.3) to get me taking music production seriously. Part of my (delusional) long-term goals as a 15-year-old was to move to the Netherlands so that I could work with Dutch DJ/producers like Hardwell given the prevalence of electronic dance music. I’m not sure why this was the song that did the trick, but by early 2014 I had put in enough work to decide that I wanted to make music for a living. This would be far from the end of my musical journey, of course. TIME SKIP - IT IS 2016. Entering a new phase of schooling is anything but boring - meeting new people, getting used to the whims of different lecturers, and for many students, choosing a CCA. I already knew that I wanted to join my polytechnic’s Song Composing Club. Some people asked, and I had to explain, that while there was a DJing club that was pretty established, I felt that learning composition would be more beneficial if I was to stay on the path to making music for a living, especially if I could also try my hand at other genres. I wasn’t ready for what came though. With any first sessions in a school setting, there are ice breaking activities. But in the case of this club at the time, it ended off with members grouping up to cover a song of their choice. I happened to be in a group with members who were in bands. Naturally, we covered Metallica’s For Whom the Bell Tolls. Not having any experience playing instruments, I was relegated to sharing the mic with two other members. That could have made me go over to the DJ club, but I guess young, obstinate me was so hung up on wanting to get better at music composition that I stayed. As part of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Arts Fiesta, the club holds annual shows featuring performers from the club. This was from NP Amplify Showcase 2017, where I took photos of the bands playing for a news writing assignment. The lineup that year was made up mostly of existing bands with followings, like Fader and Hollow Threat (pictured here). With performances being a core part of the club (and composition lessons ironically not as much), I got exposed to a lot more rock and metal than I’d ever heard before (though pop performances were equally abundant), and while they’re still not my absolute favourite genres today, I now listen to and draw inspiration from bands as diverse as Starset, No Party For Cao Dong and Unlucky Morpheus. At this juncture, I should also bring up the fact that the media plays a big role in how we listen to music, and in a sense I was no different. THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT IN ACTION The life-size RX-78-2 statue outside DiverCity in Odaiba, Tokyo during my last visit to Japan. It has since been taken down and replaced with the Unicorn Gundam. A 2016 trip to Japan resurrected my interest in Japanese media (I finished the 50 episodes and 1 movie that make up Mobile Suit Gundam 00 during the 13-day trip). Coupled with getting into video games like the Final Fantasy and Persona franchises, by Q1 2018, I had gone full weeb. Just like the anime and tokusatsu series from my childhood, the music from these media was at the very least memorable, if not magical. With every series cleared from my ever-expanding backlog, new songs were added to my music library. Naturally, I started spending less time listening to the artists of my early teenage years. But as with many things in life, I eventually found myself diving into more rabbit holes. ~ Wei Feng Images: Myself

Hello, Any recommendation? Is Hanvision PX2101 e-dictionary from Creative good? Thanks.

If this product was to be introduced 2 days later, I will definitely believe it is an April Fools joke. The New Air-Purifying Dyson Zone Headphones Are as Wild as They Sound Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-new-air-purifying-dyson-zone-headphones-are-as-wild-as-they-sound/ Dyson's new Zone air-purifying headphone looks like something you'd see in a dystopian sci-fi movie. But it's a real device you'll be able to buy sometime this fall, Dyson says. For Dyson -- a company that's best known for its high-end vacuum cleaners -- it's the first foray into wearable technology. The Zone is a set of noise-canceling, over-ear headphones that "simultaneously deliver immersive sound to the ears and purified airflow to the nose and mouth," addressing the "urban issues of air quality and noise pollution." No word yet on pricing, but it seems safe to assume that these will cost more than your typical premium noise-canceling headphones from Bose and Sony, and maybe even more than Apple's AirPods Max headphones. There've been rumors that Dyson was working on such a device for years. Back in 2018, Bloomberg reported that Dyson was working on an air purifier-headphone combo and in 2020, Dyson applied for a patent for a new pair of headphones with a built-in air filter. "Air pollution is a global problem -- it affects us everywhere we go. In our homes, at school, at work and as we travel, whether on foot, on a bike or by public or private transport," says Jake Dyson, chief engineer (and son of the company's eponymous founder). "The Dyson Zone purifies the air you breathe on the move. And unlike face masks, it delivers a plume of fresh air without touching your face, using high-performance filters and two miniaturized air pumps. After six years in development, we're excited to deliver pure air and pure audio, anywhere." According to Dyson, the air-filtration component is a "non-contact" system, which means it doesn't touch your face like a mask but rather sits just in front of it. "The compressors in each ear cup draw air through the dual-layer filters and project two streams of purified air to the wearer's nose and mouth, channeled through the non-contact visor," Dyson explains. "Sculpted returns on the visor ensure purified airflow is kept near to the nose and mouth and diluted as little as possible by external crosswinds." Dyson says that developing a non-contact solution was crucial in order to avoid the "discomfort and irritation associated with full-contact alternatives." In the latest Dune movie, no one seems to be complaining too much about wearing filt-plugs in their noses to draw moisture from exhaled air back into their stillsuits for later drinking. But in the real world, people can have strong emotions about wearing anything on their faces, particularly masks. Dyson says to test the Zone, its engineers used a breathing mannequin named Frank that was fitted with medical-grade mechanical lungs and sensing equipment that replicated human breathing patterns in a controlled chamber. That sensing equipment measured pollution levels within the nose and determined "the filtration efficacy of those particles, which would otherwise end up in Frank's artificial lung." The mannequin was named Frank because it reminded the engineers of Frankenstein, a Dyson rep told CNET. On the audio side, Dyson says you can expect a premium listening experience with an accurate, neutral audiophile sound profile and proprietary advanced noise canceling. The headphones are also designed with comfort in mind, though Dyson hasn't announced how much the headphones weigh or what their battery life ratings are with air filtration and noise-canceling on. Each ear cup houses two motors, and Dyson says they're the smallest in any of its machines to date. The headphones connect via Bluetooth -- no word on what version number -- and can also be used to make voice calls.

saw some ultrasonic electronic mosquito repellent at homefix. looks like a good idea but does this device work? anyone tried them? seems made in UK so wondering if it works for local mosquito. thanks.

I might be old fashioned. Lately I had to give an e signature cos I was buying online. And there are many versions. One is you sign on a tablet. One is you send a photo of your signature and they copy and paste on the document and send to you. One is you copy and paste your signature to a document and email to them Are all these considered e signatures? And are these legal meaning if I buy something that's the way forward? Sorry I noob. I only know signature is something you do with a pen. I also send photos of my credit card to an insurance agent who will then fill up forms electronically on my behalf. This one is my friend so I was ok with it. But is it done nowadays in real life? Or a dangerous practice?

Looking to buy a tablet for a 5 year child for Christmas. Basically with wifi only and to be used indoor. Preferably not more than $300. Any recommendation is appreciated.

Bought the Bang & Olufsen E8 true wireless ear pods.

I stay in the northeast. Everyday i will use KPE towards city to work and back. Often at the entrance of KPE we will see "Slope Ahead, slow down", "Heavy Traffic at Airport Road exit", "Accident after Airport Road Exit" Do you think such sign is useful? There's no alternative at all (for those who live in north east you know). Most time i feel it slow the traffic further as driver try to anticipate where is the Jam/accident. And often there's no accident at all or it been cleared. Would love to hear your view.

Hi Folks My car uses the electronic parking brake and I've been thinking of getting a BBK (mainly for chio-ness lol). Was wondering if a car's electronic parking brake still works with it. Thanks in advance

A friend asked me to check out the electronic AXS or the mobile AXS app because he said can use Mastercard to pay many bills (whichi otherwise cannot), so can earn points. I downloaded the app and made a few payments, like power bill, and it works! Yes, pay using any Mastercard. A short video of what the app looks like. Just sharing.

An example of a J-Eyes

I just purchased a Freepower S Drive and got a mechanic to installed it for me.. it was supposed to allow me to select the type of acceleration response I want ..eco or sports... so far it seems to show fuel economy.. will see how in another month or so... Any bro also using it?

Hi, my season parking electronic disc can't stick on the windowscreen cos the rubber pcs gone....I saw some drivers use the plastic disc holder that stick on the windscreen...anyone know where to get and how much ? Thanks

Dear all car enthusiasts, I've stumbled upon a supplier for a remote-controlled operated Car Jack and Torque wrench. Saw it at Li hong auto today and the boss Ah Ho referred me to the supplier for bulk buys. So far, I've had a few orders already from fellow trackie friends so I guess its a track essential as well as a salvation for flat tires. For more info you can check out the You-tube Video at Or www.dyauto.blogspot.com From what I understand, the RRP is $189, I've contacted the supplier and after much negotiations, they could lower the price considerably if we have a substantial enough group buy. So far it goes like this : For 5 orders , the price is $178 For 10 , $168 , For 30 and above , $159 PM me if you are interested. i've posted this lobang on other car forums too to find if anyone's keen Lets start the ball rolling.... 1. Po***** 2. Sk**3** 3. G**d******5 4. T***** 5. M***3*** 6. J**h******

Hi , just to find out from you bros how the system above actual works . Recently my wife car kena speeding 20km/hr as letter of offense already mail to our address but upon check through the system with her car plate , no offense was compounded which makes me doubt the accuracy of the system itself. When driver screen their car plate thru eddies and it shows no offense was compounded , don't be too happy yet . Was told that if you suspect your car was summoned like kena speed cam at the roadside , can driver rely EDDIES to have the updates whether car kena speeding ??

My wife is traveling to USA this Friday by plane. The air ticket agent is asking her to apply for ESTA online, cost US$39. But I thought Singaporeans are already under the Visa Waiver Program. So don't really need to apply for visa, or to check for eligibility to enter USA. Anyone can advice really need to spend the US$39 to get this ESTA. If not, will there be 'trouble' when at the USA customs?

Hi bros! Need help.... does anyone know where to buy and how much it cost to buy an electronic signboard? Need it for a hawker stall my MIL is setting up.... just a simple one, press number and display that's all... i don't mind buy 2nd hand also... Thanks in advance!

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20091203/tap-...yn-231650b.html seperately, i wana share one my worst shopping exprience ever. abt a year ago, i went sim lim to buy some xbox 360 games, after shopping for a while, i went into a shop outside the air-conditioned area. one of the game i wanted to buy is $75.00 and abt $3-$4 cheaper den other store after some bargain. so i decided to buy from them. when i was abt to make my payment, one of the store guy (full of tatto) pressure me to buy a xbox cooler for $120, i say dunit, den he say $80 den $50, but i refuse coz i saw the exact same item for $39.90 on the fifth floor. den he start murmuring " how can dun buy, your xbox sure overheat..." i heard wad he say n damm TL, but i LL as i was wif my gf n they have 3-4 guys in the store. so i proceed to make payment using credit card, den i notice the receipt reads $80.25. so i ask him y? he say "plus gst mah, gst sure mus pay one" wtf, i dunnit an uneducated chao ah beng to tell me i need to pay gst! but this is the 1st time ever in my life i buy a small item in sgp that is GST EXclusive... feeling cheated, i said "like dat i dun want".. he reply "cannot leh, i already key in".. i said "can cancel one"... he said "cannot"... i wanted to walk off, but my credit card was wif him....so to avoid further confrontation over a few bucks, i made the payment... from then on, i seldom go sim lim... even if i go, i wun even wana walk pass those stores open by those uneducated chao ah beng, i feel the smell of their store stink my shirt...

http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC09...cences-on-sale- Electronic licences on sale 05:55 AM Nov 10, 2009 SINGAPORE - Off-peak car (OPC) owners can now buy their electronic day licences for use from Nov 23 when, as earlier announced, these will replace the current paper licence used during restricted hours. OPC users can buy e-Day Licences from 6am to midnight at www.onemotoring.com.sg. This is in addition to the existing channels, such as at SingPost outlets, AXS stations or with mobile-SMS services via MobileP@y. Come Nov 23, OPC drivers will not only enjoy extended hours of use,but also the option of buying the e-Day Licence after using the car so long as they do so before 11.59pm the next day. For enforcement, Land Transport Authority officers will no longer stop vehicles to check for valid licences, but will instead verify the vehicle registration number against system records. OPC users have until next May to return unusued paper day licences that are not torn or tampered with, for a refund or conversion to e-Day licences, at any SingPost outlet or LTA's office at Sin Ming Drive. There are now about 46,600 OPCs on the roads, making up 8 per cent of the car population.

My electronic remote gate key for my house is spoilt. I've been looking for places to purchase a similar one and have tried a few car accessory shops selling those car electronic keys but they are charging me $80 for one! Anyone knows where i may find a simple electronic gate key like the one pictured at a non cut throat price?? My gate vendor is charging $100 for replacement keys!

How about an electronic signage a few kilometers from the two ccheckpoints and a U turn after that ? you know some ppl may not want to put up with the long ques to get out of the island on weekends. i for one. if they would let us know how the long the wait is going to be. maybe we can make a decision there and then ? the website of LTA is not accurate at all.

looks cool for emergency use

Hi guys, I've got a Japanese Aquos HDTV HDD recorder and yesterday due to unstable power supply to the power converter, it momentarily remained at 240 volt and fried the unit's power supply... Does anyone has any similar experience and found a shop here that coyld fix such problem? Also, my Jap version's PS3, the bluray drive went kaput as it can't read any type of discs. Sigh damn suay.... Any of you guys have such experience in sending it to sony for repair? How much would it cost? No local warranty.

Hi all, Need help in searching for electronic greetings whereby recepient open up the email and straight away will be able to see animated greetings with midi. Not those type where you have to click the link in the email in order to view. Any idea? Thanks in advance!