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Originally posted by redDUST:
polaroid are near extinct. i guess the best place is some old camera shops in town. peninsula may be a good place to hunt.
still a cool device in my opinion. i still kept mine in the closet; bought more than 10years ago.
Hey redDUST! =DThank you very much for your advice! I really managed to find one there!! =)
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Originally posted by jojobeach:
Yes... Singapore remains competitive.. but Singaporean's are suffering.
Actually, it's a gamble in a way.By giving companies the flexibility to determine their own wages (which almost always translates to low wages), our people will be sandwiched by this so-called competitive pay and the rising cost of living.
However, if the government legislates a minimum wage system, MNCs will shift their operations elsewhere while SMEs may just close down, which will lead to massive unemployment. When that results, salary amounts become totally irrelevant.
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Well, it simply doesn't make sense to compare two extremes.
Obviously, no one can survive without money, but the key to the debate, in my opinion, is how much emphasis we should place on money (or love) in a relationship.
In today's context, when a person is willing to give up a high-paying job for the love of his life - be it a man/woman or simply a passion like music, he or she would have already proven that he values "love" more than "materialistic assets".
A society's attitude towards wealth changes as it shifts from third world to the first. This irreversible tragedy definitely affects marriages as well.
Edited by marcolow 19 Apr `08, 11:20AM
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I understand your concern regarding the behaviour of Singapore's youths, but smoking and not offering seats to those who supposedly need them more are not exactly immoral.
Maybe we should view these examples from another angle. Instead of criticising these students, we should praise the ones who actually set a good example for their peers, and not take them for granted.
In its quest of becoming a gracious society, Singapore still has a long way to go. In the mean time, let's not be too harsh on ourselves.
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It really depends on the type of marriage you're looking for.
Isn't it a blessing to have a wife who can discuss politics and current affairs with you? My girlfriend is a tremendously intellectual person who has unique opinions on many issues, and this is probably one of the reasons why I'm so in love with her.
The guy featured in the article seems more interested in sex which isn't "mechanical".
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If it's a complete stranger who is asking for your number, you can say that your boyfriend isn't comfortable with such exchanges. This should work even if you aren't attached, since the person would never be able to find out the truth =P
At any rate, you should be glad that so many people want to know you better =)
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Life is usually stressful in developed nations, and it's simply natural for youths to feel the pressure.
If it's possible, I would prefer staying in a kampong with my loved ones, instead of working harder and harder to survive in this competitiveness society. Since it's obviously not feasible, I guess we should all strive to enjoy this perhaps routine and mundane life.
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I never knew that being an air stewardess can be so dangerous, until this incident was exposed.
Maybe women have this natural instinct of overprotecting their loved ones, especially when there is an apparent threat of losing them. The tycoon's wife could have placed more faith in her husband and their marriage.
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I totally agree that owning a car is a necessity - not a luxury - for a considerable number of Singaporeans. My guess is that this group of people will remember this policy and reflect their displeasure during the next election.
For those who seriously don't require a vehicle, let's save the environment k =) The public transport system would, hopefully, be given a boost when the additional MRT lines take effect.
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Besides meeting the residents in their constituencies and listening to their problems on a weekly basis, I believe that MPs play an instrumental role in ensuring that the voices of those under their care are heard when Parliament convenes.
We all know that our MPs are highly-qualified professionals who have successful careers. They probably don't find the additional remuneration appealing at all, but are willing to sacrifice quite a substantial portion of their time and efforts to lead their community. For this, I respect them.
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*drools*
