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http://sg.news.yahoo.com/bitter-internal-c...p--sources.html Shame that SPP is falling apart, and I hope the outstanding members like Jimmy, Wilfred, Benjamin SPP's hope actually until this point, join a party that appreciates them more. Chiam is a icon but he must realise that the party is not about him and him only. During GE, SPP rallies had people chanting "Chiam See Tong Chiam See Tong" and not SPP SPP. Not like in a WP rally when people chanted "Work-ers Par-ty". Sounds like only SPP is Chiam and vice versa, and no space for the upcoming people.

Hi guys, I am looking out for PARF BMW and Lexus that are into its 10th year with owners that do not intend to renew their COE. I have been monitoring sgcarmart but very limited ads as compared to those that are 7 y/o or newer. Does anyone know of websites that I will have better luck finding such cars? I think it should be cheaper to buy direct and offer slightly more than what the exporters would offer. I feel (not backed by any articles) that luxury cars are built to last beyond 10 years or even 20 years. Thanks for your inputs.

On Wednesday April 20, 2011, 7:29 am EDT By Kelvin Soh HONG KONG (Reuters) - Apple's next-generation iPhone will have a faster processor and will begin shipping in September, three people with direct knowledge of the company's supply chain said. The production of the new iPhone will start in July/August and the smartphone will look largely similar to the iPhone 4, one of the people said on Wednesday. The iPhone -- introduced in 2007 with the touchscreen, on-demand application template now adopted by its rivals -- remains the gold standard in the booming smartphone market. Reports on the timeline of the new iPhone launch vary, though it is largely expected that Apple will likely refresh its iPhone 4 later this year. The sources declined to be identified because the plans for the new iPhone were not yet public. An Apple spokeswoman in Hong Kong was not available for comment. The iPhone is one of Apple's most successful products, with more than 16 million sold in the last quarter of 2010 and the product accounted for more than a third of the company's sales in the quarter. The current iPhone 4 was launched by Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs in June last year and began shipping the same month in 2010. Apple sources many of its components from Taiwan-based suppliers, many of whom are expected to benefit from an uptick in sales as some of them rely on the U.S. company for about 20-40 percent of their business, said Vincent Chen, an analyst at Yuanta Securities. "For some suppliers, Apple is their cash cow, or their bread and butter," Chen said. "With all these versions being launched so frequently, it will be the so-called low-margin suppliers, such as those that assemble the phones, who will benefit the most." Suppliers to the new iPhone include camera module maker Largan Precision Co Ltd, touchscreen panel maker Wintek Corp and case maker Foxconn Technology Co Ltd, two of the people said. The companies would begin production either in July or August before shipping components to Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, flagship of Foxconn Technology Group, for assembly, they said. Officials at Largan, Wintek and Foxconn declined to comment. On Wednesday, Largan's Taipei-listed shares ended up 3.7 percent, Hon Hai rose 4.3 percent and Foxconn rose 6.6 percent, outpacing the benchmark TAIEX share index's 2 percent advance. Apple, a big purchaser of touchscreen displays and flash memory, is also dependent on Japan for some of its key components, sparking concern that the disruption due to the crisis there may hurt its gross margins. Apple is expected to report another spectacular quarter on Wednesday, tempered by growing caution over how supply constraints will squeeze margins and restrain iPhone and iPad sales. (Additional reporting by Lee Chyen Yee; Editing by Anshuman Daga)

SINGAPORE, Feb 17, 2009 (AFP) - Government of Singapore Investment Corp, which has helped bail out troubled global financial institutions, suffered an investment loss of about 50 billion Singapore dollars (33 billion US) last year, sources told Dow Jones Newswires on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT In late 2007 and early last year GIC injected billions of dollars into Swiss bank UBS as well as US banking giant Citigroup, both of which suffered massive losses from US subprime, or higher-risk, mortgage investments. Subprime troubles later evolved into the worldwide financial slowdown. "The loss on the investment portfolio last year is estimated at around 45 billion to 50 billion," one of two people familiar with the GIC situation told Dow Jones. "But, GIC has no thoughts to sell down any of its major investments. They'll wait until they recover." UBS this month posted an annual loss of 17 billion US dollars, the largest in Swiss corporate history, and announced 2,000 new job cuts. A second person said GIC's investment loss last year was "recently estimated to be similar to Temasek's." The portfolio of Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings, which helped bail out Wall Street icon Merrill Lynch, fell about 31 percent over eight months last year, Senior Minister of State for Finance Lim Hwee Hua told parliament last week. She said Temasek's portfolio of investments fell to 127 billion dollars at the end of November, down 58 billion from 185 billion dollars on March 31 last year. Lim said it was not the first time GIC and Temasek had seen major declines in markets, and that GIC had "creditable returns" over the 20-year period to late 2008. Asked for comment on the Dow Jones report, a GIC spokesman said the firm did not comment on "speculative reports". GIC, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, in September said its nominal rate of return over the 20 years to March 31 last year was 7.8 percent in US dollar terms. "Temasek and GIC are long-term investors, and should be evaluated as such," Lim said. "GIC and Temasek have the ability and resources to weather the ups and downs, over multiple economic and market cycles." No wonder i see lesser bankers at newton getting drunk recently... business oso not so good for some bbq seafood store.

OK I did some search of the forums plus some legwork research. MB coolant is low silicate, no phosphate and good stuff. Tye Soon sells it. Are there any other sources. From discussions on it. It was selling at $4-7/500mL or is 1L bottle? I went to Ric Tat. Toyota red only comes pre-diluted. I need concentrate. So I can forget about it. Honda owners! Does the Honda long life coolant come in pre-diluted or concentrate? Where are the sources of Honda fluid?. Cost? Finally, Prestone 5/150 GM approved Dexcool substitute sells for a whopping $11/L (still cheaper than Castrol's which is 12.50/L) in Home-Fix DIY. Any other sources of this Prestone coolant? Are they any cheaper. Finally, where can I get Valvoline stuff? I mean a store with a complete range of Vavloline stuff. From their coolants, to oil, to brake fluid and stuff.

Im looking fr Schaeffers #9000 15W50 or Amsoil S2K TRO, since mx does not want to carry heavy oils where can i find these in SG? TRO cheapest i found is $23 are there any places that can beat this? Reason im using heavier oils is becos on 40W the oil temps went over 110 during last track day

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