1 Singaporean commits suicide everyday on average. 70% of those who commit suicide in Singapore are between 20 and 49 years of age. They kill themselves mainly because of “financial commitments, having stress at work, caring for the elderly and the children at home”. (AFP, 8 September 2003) 18 divorces take place on average in… Read More »
1. Fabricate evidence to show that Osama bin Laden is hiding in Iran2. Declare war on Iran3. Amend the Constitution to vest unlimited power in Bush as commander-in-chief4. Extend Bush’s term as U.S. president for another four years5. Give Bush all the money he wants These five steps are aimed at enabling Bush to send… Read More »
Once again, Lee Kuan Yew is trying to spread FUD when he said that it is “absurd” for Singaporeans to quarrel about ministerial pay and warned that Singapore would suffer if the government could not pay competitive salaries. “Your security will be at risk and our women will become maids in other people’s countries,” he… Read More »
Previously, I thought the “Horny Remover” was a product of Japanese imagination. Turns out this is not true. A similar product is available for 50 pesos in the Philippines and promises “one minutes dispel horniness” [sic]. Distributed by Hong Kong-based Sanli International Cosmetic Group Co., the translation on the packaging is mindboggling: Efficacy: This papaya… Read More »
In fact, it may have quite the opposite effect, if you read into the findings of the Happy Planet Index. Compiled by an independent British “think and do” tank called nef (the new economics foundation), the index “addresses the relative success or failure of countries in supporting good life for their citizens, whilst respecting the… Read More »
Or is he just a pathetic troll? Exhibit A: Uncurious George Exhibit B: The $350 Apple vs. Dell Debate And what exactly is a troll? The use of the word “trolling” comes from the fishing technique where a baited hook is dragged through the water, in an attempt to attract and catch a fish. The… Read More »