Even a (sometimes) insightful blog needs to inject some humour to keep things going, no? It’s the mid-week and I thought it’d be nice to get some people laughing off their chairs - and I hope you are not rocking on it; you might just fall back… and you know? *morbid* Here’s a good laugh ...

Car owners will be able to get upfront cash on their PARF and COE when they scrap their cars - with this new ruling kicking into effect from 1st September 2008. The LTA commented that this is the latest move in encouraging more car owners to switch to public transport when they sell their cars. ...

I got a reply to one of my earlier posts here. The comment basically highlighted the fares in other countries - particularly Hong Kong. I have to admit that fares in some other countries are indeed more expensive than Singapore’s (have you tried taking a New York taxi?), but after much consideration, I think - ...

Roadshows had been going on feverishly for the last weekend and it will probably continue to be so. For those who have not renewed their plans, this is probably the best time to get a good bargain. Of course, before heading down to your friendly roadshow, do give your operator a call for that extra ...

Actually, if I have a passion for something, I may pay to learn so that I can volunteer - you know? First aid, fire safety and other life-long enrichments that can benefit others too. I am bringing this up because NParks has recently decided, or rather, proposed to provide training for nature guides and in ...

Everything seems to be going up nowadays, but the recent rise in premium bus fares somehow reminds me of the rise in ERP charges. Someone mentioned that "if motorists pay to use the road, they will be assured of a smooth ride". It would have seemed that the public transport companies are taking the same ...

For many who are contemplating about getting a car, the bad news is that petrol costs has risen so much that it will probably be as much as your installments that you will be paying for your car. The good news is, this may only be true for smaller cars - assuming that the installment ...

Well, if the reports in the papers were anything to go by, then you should not be paying anything more than S$90 to S$120; and no, I do not encourage the selling or buying of NDP tickets, which is given out free every year. Such touting had been discouraged every year by the organizers, but ...

In attempts to make their universities more attractive to prospective students, many are now looking into revamping their programs, as well as offering accelerated programs leading to a Master’s degree within 4 years. This was revealed recently by NTU provost Bertil Andersson. NUS and SMU have also announced dual-track programs as well as increasing enrolment ...

It’s quite amazing, isn’t it? That with the Mas Selamat and the 2 escape attempts at the courts, security is still so relaxed at the airport - with a father flying overseas with his son’s passport and realising it only at his destination. The failed fingerprint verification at the checkpoint probably didn’t ring any alarm ...