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Taken from another website....i really have doubt but wait..how much collected from entrance yearly have not been reported. This will roughly be the gauge on whether there is an increase or not....imo No increase in gambling addiction after casinos opened 28 Mar 2018 09:00 The setting up of the two casinos here in 2010 did not lead to more Singaporeans getting hooked on gambling, as many had feared before they opened at Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa. The pathological and problem gambling rate among Singaporeans and permanent residents was 0.9 per cent in the 2017 survey by the National Council on Problem Gambling. It inched up from 0.7 per cent in the 2014 survey, but the change is not statistically significant, the council's spokesman said. The survey is done every three years to find out the extent and pattern of gambling here. The latest study was released yesterday. In fact, gambling addiction rates have been falling since the first survey in 2005 - way before the casinos opened, checks by The Straits Times have found. In the 2005 study, the addiction rate was 4.1 per cent, and this fell to 2.9 per cent in the 2008 survey and to 2.6 per cent in the 2011 study. Pathological gambling is more serious than problem gambling.

1st 24hr NTUC Fairprice Supermarket opened at Buangkok, above Buangkok MRT Station 24hr Kopitiam will be open on 1st June as well.

thinking of JB but dunno if the shopping malls open for biz on Hari Raya Puasa any kind bros can advise ?

I saw a long "Q" around JCube yesternight and all the sorrounding parkings full. Anyone visited? How is it? Sincerly hope that IMM parking gets better soon!

Mr Tan did not say what was his vocation nor which service he was in. Anywaz good for him that he finds his experience opening doors for him overseas. The rest of us or at least me seriously do not find our society truly appreciating our 2 or 2.5 years' sacrifice and subsequently reservist obligations Guess some 80-dollar vouchers is some kind of recognisation I reckon.... From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-...rs-him-20130321 Military service opened doors for him Published on Mar 21, 2013 "TELL me about your military experience." I have been asked this question repeatedly at interviews for schools and work throughout the world. And I have learnt that the very best global institutions value my military skills, discipline and teamwork. I started out poorly. After faring badly in junior college and being rejected by local universities, I enlisted for national service and, after my basic military training, decided to sign on with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). I hoped to use my military service to bolster my applications for overseas universities. The skills and experience that I gained in the SAF helped me break through seemingly impossible odds. I was offered a place in a foreign university, got my degree, returned to the SAF, and left after serving my four-year bond. I subsequently applied for and was accepted to a top United States graduate programme, then worked in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations and financial institutions. I have been in no way disadvantaged or "behind my peers". I am a valued contributor in these organisations because the very same leadership skills, teamwork, perseverance and discipline that I acquired in the SAF are equally applicable in NGO work, international diplomacy and development, and investment banking. What is worth noting, however, is that, in my experience, local institutions value these skills and experience less. Where global institutions saw these as strengths, local ones generally did not. This must change. Ultimately, regardless of the value we may or may not extract from national service, it helps to pause and reflect on the privilege of serving in the defence of one's loved ones and country. And we should, perhaps, remember that young men (and women) considered it a privilege, duty and necessity to serve at the advent and formation of the earliest nation states and civilisations. Tan Sheng Hui

A flash flood has occurred at Ang Mo Kio Central where a newly-opened NTUC FairPrice outlet seemed to be the hardest-hit. According a STOMPer, the water levels of the floods were 10cm high. In a response sent in by the supermarket chain, patrons were escorted out of the outlet before staff members cleaned up the affected areas. A spokesperson for FairPrice wrote: "At 3pm today, water had seeped into our store located at Blk 712, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6. "Our staff reacted immediately by escorting customers out to ensure their safety. "We were able to clean up the affected areas within the hour and resumed business only after ascertaining that all products have not been affected and are safe for our customers. "We are working closely with the building management and town council to ascertain the cause of the water seepage and to ensure this does not occur again." STOMPer john koo wrote:

any bros here staying nearby the shopping mall there can offer some field report? is it opened already? google a bit and some says soft launched on 15 nov. Probably will go there tomorrow to see see look look

My left rear door autolock, for some reason, is jammed in the lock position. The door cannot unlock manually from the inside and the outside. This is the 2nd autolock that's failed, the 1st being the left front door. I'm really tired of changing these lousy quality autolocks, and it's a matter of time before the rest of the autolock conk out. I'm thinking of just removing the door lock actuator so the door can be manually lock/unlock. Is this a simple task that can be DIYed?

Hi all, Not sure anyone notice, Serangoon North CNG Station Opened liao Good news for CNG cars drivers.

Went to Jusco during last evening and can see crowd at the new Tesco. Didn't go there because need to get something from Jusco and have not much time to shop both places. Any Kaki been to the new Tesco? Got field report? Thank you very much. Regards,

Not sure if anyone has experienced this before, but I've been thinking it for 2 days and still can't figure out what happened: On Fri morning, 9.30 am, I parallel parked my car behind Toa Payoh Library to attend a full-day course there. I activated my alarm when I left the car. During lunch time, I went back to get an umbrella as it looked like it was going to rain soon. I didn't notice or sense anything amiss - but must admit I was in a hurry. I locked the car again after taking the umbrella. At about 6.10 pm, after the course, when I went back to my car, I noticed my bonnet was slightly ajar, and I initially thought the lorry in front - which was very close to my car - had reversed onto me. As there was another lorry behind me too, I then went to back to check whether the back lorry had 'kissed' me too, plus whether there is enough space for me to get out of the parking lot. I deactivated my alarm as I approached (from the front). Then to my shock, when I reached the rear of my car, I saw that my boot was not closed tightly. I then went to the font of the car, and on closer scrutiny, saw that the bonnet was not locked in place tightly. It's the same as when you pulled the catch/lock inside the driver's compartment, and then you just go to the bonnet and unlatch it - that position. My thought then was that someone had managed to break into my car without the alarm being triggered. On checking my car, I was surprised to find that the most valuable things in my car - new parking coupons and a cash card - were not taken inside an envelope in my drawer. A pity I deactivated my alarm so I could not ascertain whether it was still 'activated' when I went back to my car. Anyone has any clues or ideas what could have happened? tks...

u know for toyota cars the signal indicator will flash when the car doors are opened. is there a tine limit on how long it will flash? just now i open my car door for 15 mins, the signal indicator suddenly stop flashing after 15 mins. is there a fault?

Anyone knows of any car rental co. opened on Sundays?