The perils of nostalgia and gratefulness

As 2008 is drawing to a close, it is always easy to reflect on perfect hindsight the events that happened, and what should have been done. What is difficult is not to fall into the trap of over-reflection, given that the line of nostalgia and forward-thinking is really thin.
Let me quantify this entry by saying [...]

this made my day

the following article is a must-read.really funny.
i quote one classic comment.
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But anyway, regarding our PM’s dilemma on where to build a nuclear plant,
I humbly suggest that we build our nuclear plant right under Hougang.”
hahaha.
I have to add on. Why not build two? One under Potong Pasir too? Why stop at one? Didn’t we have a [...]

self-praise is no praise, something that Singapore needs to learn

I have seen many many many examples in local press and governmental websites in which our achievements are lauded by nobody else but ourselves. Hasn’t the age-old adage of “self-praise is no praise” ever been taught to these people? These people ever heard of the word called “humility”?
I have compiled a list of self-praise by [...]

MM Lee and his continuing rubbish

Let me rebut this speech made. point-by-point.
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has said ASEAN will need to cooperate to have a common grid and pipeline, especially in the face of immense environmental problems the world faces.
Latter part: uh huh. anyone knows that. I am sorry but I do not think such a [...]