ST Forum Opens Up!
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Prof, here's why parents look to Aussie universities
Excerpts: At the same time, Professor Mahbubani admits that his own children chose to study in foreign universities, and makes light of the fact.
I'm reminded of the time when those who chose to study and stay on to work abroad were branded 'quitters' by our leaders. I was dismayed to read later that many children of leaders themselves were studying and staying overseas.
http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_270231.html
Elitist danger in S'pore educationExcerpts: The article states that about 53 per cent of Public Service Commission scholarships go to those who live in private property.http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_270233.html
And this is my favourite of the day......
Silver medal: Do the ends justify means?I WISH to express my deepest and most heartfelt congratulations to Singapore for winning its second Olympic medal after a long, long 48-year wait. This ended 48 years of intense hope, anticipation, disappointment, anguish and financial resources spent.More importantly, it proves that even though we are not getting the creme de la creme of the sportsmen and women from overseas, as was reported last Sunday, ('The man behind the medal'), Singapore can achieve. This is surely a success of our foreign talent scheme in sports, despite the occasional hiccup - like when a national soccer player went Awol. After winning an Olympic medal, maybe it is time we revive our World Cup soccer dream of qualifying for the final rounds.
Perhaps by using the lure of a Singapore passport, we can entice half or even the entire Brazilian football team here. We can spot the young talents in the streets of Rio de Janeiro and groom them. Perhaps we can win a Formula One race by applying the foreign talent scheme to top drivers. Perhaps we can venture into new events like cycling, skiing and baseball. But before we go too far and high, let us hold our breath and get a grip on our adrenalin.
Do the ends justify the means? Would any self-respecting nation, sportsman and woman derive any pride in this manner?
Quek York Tong
Forum note: The second half of this letter, which first appeared on Tuesday, was wrongly left out. The above is its full version.
http://www.straitstimes.com/ST%2BForum/Story/STIStory_270240.html
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Great job ST! I'm impressed! The last article about the silver medal was republished again...and this time in its entirety. If not, wouldn't it be a slap on PM Lee's face..(u know after his NDRally blah blah blah) LOL.
Now, how abt time for some transparency and inquisitive qns abt how COE and HDBs are priced??
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Does the fucking editor at state times dare to criticise PAP regime and Lee Kuan Yew?
Or is he just a fucking state propagandist?
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I have long given up believing everything in The Straits Times.
LKY tot that if he controls the newspaper, he can controls the mind of the mass.
In illiterate society of the past - yes, in literate and global society now - no. -
Hey, why don't you all go post your hatred in the ST Forums?
Afterall, the political prison might still have many unoccupied luxury studio apartments waiting for you all to occupy them for free.
But maybe all into one luxury studio apartment.
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Originally posted by parn:
Hey, why don't you all go post your hatred in the ST Forums?
Afterall, the political prison might still have many unoccupied luxury studio apartments waiting for you all to occupy them for free.
But maybe all into one luxury studio apartment.
You can go ahead to post in ST forums to complain about the people here.
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
You can go ahead to post in ST forums to complain about the people here.
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Originally posted by parn:
You can continue to send me your retarded private messages.No need to get so worked up, I just made a suggestion. I thot it a good idea for you to speak up thru the national papers rather than come here and voice out your displeasure. There are more viewership in STs as compared to sgforums, more people will get to read it.
Like that also get angry, OMG. I suggest that for your benefit.
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Originally posted by parn:
You can continue to send me your retarded private messages.
May I send you PMs as well, very horrible and rude one la. (Of course) -
Originally posted by Beautiful951:
May I send you PMs as well, very horrible and rude one la. (Of course)
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Wah, so obedient.
The moment PM says open up, ST allows all these letters to come out.
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ST and all other papers are under the control of Pay and Pay.
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
ST and all other papers are under the control of Pay and Pay.
That's why I bought SPH stocks recently.
What's better than buying something well and strongly controlled by PAP, is a monopoly and produces something that will reach out to a lot of people in singapore? :D
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Originally posted by eagle:
That's why I bought SPH stocks recently.
What's better than buying something well and strongly controlled by PAP, is a monopoly and produces something that will reach out to a lot of people in singapore? :D
What about SBS shares? If you have not, can consider. They increase fares every year to be accoutable to their shareholders.
Heard that STs is going to be increased to $1.
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
What about SBS shares? If you have not, can consider. They increase fares every year to be accoutable to their shareholders.
Heard that STs is going to be increased to $1.
Increase? What do you mean increase? It PUBLIC transport.
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
What about SBS shares? If you have not, can consider. They increase fares every year to be accoutable to their shareholders.
Heard that STs is going to be increased to $1.
Hmmm.... good idea
I will go take a look into it... thinking of SMRT all the way till forgot this...
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Originally posted by Beautiful951:
Increase? What do you mean increase? It PUBLIC transport.
Read article from other countries about public transport should be provided as a public service by govt and not treat it as a money making business. Well, it is not the case here. It is a fact, they increase the transport fares every year. Last year, the increase was 1% to 2%. This year, they are increasing by 3%. Times are so bad yet they want to go ahead to increase and increasing more this time. See, how considerate, how great pay and pay is. -
Originally posted by Fantagf:
Read article from other countries about public transport should be provided as a public service by govt and not treat it as a money making business. Well, it is not the case here. It is a fact, they increase the transport fares every year. Last year, the increase was 1% to 2%. This year, they are increasing by 3%. Times are so bad yet they want to go ahead to increase and increasing more this time. See, how considerate, how great pay and pay is.Sigh. Next time buy bike.
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Originally posted by Beautiful951:
Sigh. Next time buy bike.
Buy bike, they will still keep increasing the fares. Nowadays, I see more people cycling, both locals and foreigners.
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I wish they would build some bicycle lanes in singapore.. so the cyclists can be safe on the road....
Oh wait... cyclist lanes means road, means ganXXy...... sorry... nth.... shhhhh.. dun publish these sort of things in ST pls.... later someone get some ideas then die....
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Originally posted by whiskers:
I wish they would build some bicycle lanes in singapore.. so the cyclists can be safe on the road....
Oh wait... cyclist lanes means road, means ganXXy...... sorry... nth.... shhhhh.. dun publish these sort of things in ST pls.... later someone get some ideas then die....
Later they charge ERP for pedestrians and cyclists.