Someone wrote in to FORTUNE magazine regarding its story on resveratrol (the molecule found in the skin of red grapes that could have potentially anti-aging effects) and suggested that there is a case against extreme longevity: “Put me out of my misery. I no longer want to deal with Bush, his administration, the do-nothing Congress,… Read More »
Originally meant to save more lives, the Human Organ Transplant Act (Hota) states that kidneys, livers, hearts and corneas suitable for transplant can be removed from all Singaporeans and permanent residents upon their death as defined by the Act – unless they have opted out. But controversy erupted over the Act when the family of… Read More »
The brouhaha over CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo’s role in the ouster of Citigroup’s executive Todd Thomson, in my humble opinion, is not so much about the money. While there may be lingering (and uncomfortable) questions about her jetsetting lifestyle in what is now known as “Mariagate” in some quarters, of greater concern, I think, should… Read More »
Went to Greenbelt 3 yesterday afternoon with the intention of catching Curse Of The Golden Flower, but it wasn’t showing there. Opted to watch The Fountain instead. Turned out to be quite a movie. Critics may argue till the cows come home that The Fountain is (or isn’t) about love, death, religion and all that… Read More »
You know, sometimes when you are reading the news, and you go like “Damn… I could have written the headline!” Here are a couple that I have been toying with lately: “Guess what? She’s dead!”About the sudden departure of Anna Nicole Smith “Rollin out of Dell”About the not-so-sudden departure of Kevin Rollins Of course, I… Read More »
Here’s an account of how (Harry) Lee Kuan Yew silenced any mention of the NKF scandal by the opposition during the 2006 general elections: Abusing the Sub Judice rule. Related posts: NKF = PAP A chronology of authoritarian rule in Singapore