Iran stresses end-June deadline as nuclear talks press on
Diplomats are trying to fill gaps in an April 2 framework pact that would curb Irans nuclear program, allaying Western fears it may be geared to developing an atomic bomb capability, in return for relief from international sanctions. Iran, which.
Interesting Green: Death by foie gras
Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Columns/Speakeasy/EDC111002-0000105/Death-by-foie-gras. Whenever Im at my favourite French restaurant in Bali, I always have to myself an entree of two beautifully seared pieces of foie gras (Foie gras French for fat liver is a food product made of the liver of a duck or goose that has been. Do I really want boiled rabbit food to be my last supper?.. ������������ ��� ���Never look back, continue on relentlessly���
Gunman kills four, wounds at least five in Naples shooting
At least five people, believed to include at least two police officers, were wounded when the gunman opened fire onto the street outside his house. Police forced their way into the house, arrested the gunman and took him away in a police car. REUTERS.
Inclusive approach needed to prepare Sporeans for ageing
SINGAPORE ��� Not only is it important for healthcare services in Singapore to remain affordable and fiscally sustainable, there must also be a comprehensive approach to caring for seniors, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong. He made the point yesterday.
Hire uniformed ambassadors to remind patrons to clear their trays
Patrons of food courts and hawker centres either have a habit of not clearing their trays or they think it is the cleaners job, with which they do not want to be associated. At the Singapore Management University food court, where I lunch regularly.
Interesting Green: Learning from the pythons.
Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Science/EDC111029-0000136/Learning-from-the-pythons-,,, By THE NEW. Then, like an accordion, the pythons organs return to normal size in just a few days.. From: http://picasaweb.google.com/jon88888jon/jDKJJF30#5194454919401176354 Two plums The plum is a stone-fruit tree in the genus Prunus. Its fruit is... ��������������������������������������� - The rain last night, woke me up from my dreams while sound asleep.
Tsunami relief a marker for regional cooperation: Chan Chun Sing
Mr Chan spoke in Banda Aceh where he is attending a commemoration ceremony marking the rebuilding efforts since a 9.3-magnitude earthquake off Indonesias western coast sparked a series of towering waves that killed almost 170,000 in that country and .
Brompton bikes case: AG seeks clarification on sentencing
SINGAPORE ��� Public Prosecutor and Attorney-General V K Rajah has sought the apex courts clarification on two questions of law, arising from prosecutors dismissed appeal to seek a jail term for former National Parks Board (NParks) assistant director .
MFA urges remaining Sporeans in Yemen to leave
Despite repeated calls to do so since last year, some Singaporeans have chosen to remain. MFA said it is. TODAY understands that some Singaporeans who have chosen to remain include students, those have married and settled down in Yemen or those with.
Interesting Green: Age is just a number? Yeah, right
I realised that my apprehension over the spate of my friends pregnancies was due to the simple fact that I was in denial of the two digits that dictate where we should be in life. Turning a year older is no big deal for many but��.
MNCs, SMEs play important roles in Spore economy
I thank Mr Kong Pih Shu and Mr Woon Wee Min for their letters ���Have tax incentives for MNCs paid off?��� (April 29) and ���Tax breaks for MNCs pay off in many ways��� (May 2). Singapore has developed a vibrant and diversified corporate ecosystem that grows .
Interesting Green: Take a hike
Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Travel/EDC110120-0000156/Take-a-hike. By Suzanne Ma. There are two routes for the hiker: The western steps (a longer hike with spectacular views) or the eastern steps (shorter but not as striking). Either can be done on.. I experienced a near-miss here: I lost my balance and landed precariously in a large bush, the last bit of vegetation before a rocky, vertical drop to the rushing river waters below. My six travel mates��.
Indian Heritage Centre timely birthday gift for Spore
Speaking at the opening of the Indian Heritage Centre last night, he said the new building in Little India is a ���timely birthday gift��� for the nations 50th birthday. ���It reminds us of the. Tracing the Indian communitys footprint in the islands.
Swee Says ideas, policies improved workers lives: PM
In his final May Day rally speech as NTUC secretary-general, Mr Lim cited several examples of union members who worked hard to upgrade their skills and build Singapore. He also urged the labour movement to keep looking ahead and turn challenges into .
SAF winds down relief efforts in Nepal
KATHMANDU ��� They may not have many possessions left after the earthquake, but at heart, the villagers living in the remote areas in Gokarna had plenty. Seeing members of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical team sitting on the ground, they .
Anonymous hacker group threatens to attack Singapore
It was initially unclear why these sites have been brought down, but the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) tweeted at 4.19pm that ���government websites are under planned maintenance and will be back ASAP.. The Police have been trying to snare the Messiah since he defaced Sun Hos website (almost 2 months ago), but the hacker remains at large and appears to be growing in confidence and swagger, perhaps even plotting to bring down the��.
Interesting Green: So you really want to be Peranakan?
Source Website: http://www.todayonline.com/Columns/Speakeasy/EDC111009-0000007/So-you-really-want-to-be-Peranakan By Tabitha Wang. my goddaughter.��� http://blogs.todayonline.com/stargazing/files/2009/05/2-ball.jpg... ��� ��� ��� ��� ������ ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ������ ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ������ ��������������� ���������, ���������, ���������, ��������������� After slogging comes fine days. After slogging, slog again. Everything will pass away. The sky remains blue. Eat, Rest, Play and Work Well.
Under The Angsana Tree: From Gan Ng Phua to Shan
Speaking at an international integrated care conference at Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Mr Gan added that it was also important the care remains affordable for patients... Spore must grow economy to take better care of all Sporeans: Ng Eng Hen. Singapores air defence capabilities have progressed significantly in the last two decades, and the US government and US Air Force (USAF) have played an important role in this by providing training opportunities and��.
Singapore Sports Hub unveils new National Stadium pitch.
However, its not all been smooth sailing for the Sports Hub, with the pitch at the stadium extremely sandy and cut-up already - reminiscent of the problems at Hong Kong Stadium last year, perhaps... This handout photo taken and released by the World Sport Group on Jan 17, 2015 shows Mardan Mamat of Singapore holding the winners trophy after the final round of the Sabah Masters golf tournament at the Sutera Harbour Golf.. Australia Holds 2 in Terrorism Case.
Visa changes can help spur Spore tourism
SINGAPORE ��� The tourism industry has been hit in recent months following events such as the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, but Singapore could attract up to half a million more visitors in two years time if it improves its visa.
Nepal quake: Singapore to send search-and-rescue team, medical team
SINGAPORE ��� The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is preparing to send a 55-man search-and-rescue contingent, while the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will deploy a medical team of about 15 medical personnel, to aid Nepal after a devastating .
Nursing vacancies among hardest to fill by Sporeans: Report
While there were openings across all sectors, nursing was one of the professions where talent was highly sought after but unpopular among Singaporeans, the Ministry of Manpowers latest annual report on job vacancies showed. In fact, as at September.
Sabah quake: Remains of last two Sporeans return to Spore
SINGAPORE ��� The remains of Navdeep Singh Jaryal S/O Raj Kumar and Mr Mohammad Ghazi Bin Mohamed ��� the last of the 10 from Singapore who were confirmed dead in the aftermath of the Sabah earthquake ��� returned to Singapore today (June 19).
August 9 babies photo project revived for SG50
ComfortDelGro launches SG50 fundraising initiative | TODAYonline.. The other two are Englands Rapha Condor JLT and Azerbaijans Synergy Baku Cycling Project exclusive company that hints at the OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Teams growing stature.. Here are 7 things to do. He claimed the Sabah chief minister had discussed the matter with the different religious group leaders before deciding to cancel its approval first granted to the project in 2006. Dusing��.
Under The Angsana Tree: Watz Buzzing - 5 Oct 2012
A hurdle rate is the rate of return an investment manager must exceed before collecting a bonus. Temasek states on its website that its risk adjusted hurdle rate ranges from 8-9% over the last few years. They further state in the��.
SMRT should focus on improving train services
Commuters put up with fare hikes in hopes that service standards will improve. I urge the authorities to look into this issue of how public transport should be operated and managed. Perhaps, a return to the days when the Ministry of Transport had more.