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Huichieh dissects Andy Ho

Posted by inspir3d on August 2, 2006

Hmm. Aren’t we just ‘internet chatter’? Why are we getting so much attention from the mainstream press? Go, bloggers, go!!! …read more

Source: Singapore Angle

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The History Problem and the “Younger Singaporean”

Posted by inspir3d on August 2, 2006

“To say that someone born after independence is “without history” is patently false. No one is without the past; we all have our own pasts.” …read more

Source: Newsintercom

Posted in Asean, Culture, National Identity | 1 Comment »

Which Transport Hike do you Prefer?

Posted by inspir3d on August 2, 2006

“In any case, Molly hopes that there will be a bus fare hike this year, and she hopes that, after the fare hikes, the bus frequencies will continue to drop, that the trains will be more crowded than ever even at ungodly hours such as 10p.m.” hmm… …read more

Source: Molly Meek

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When Loyalties Clash

Posted by inspir3d on August 2, 2006

In Singapore, people who migrate to other countries are often considered ‘ungrateful’. Waterchild takes issue with that label. …read more

Source: Waterchild

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Is it Really a Case of Nepotism?

Posted by inspir3d on August 2, 2006

There are many relatives of the Lee family in prominent positions in government, some may say that’s a case of Nepotism. Joseph thinks it is not. …read more

Source: Joseph

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The bus fare increment, sorry I meant adjustment, is definitely justifiable

Posted by inspir3d on August 2, 2006

Beng gives six important points why Singaporeans should accept the bus fare hikes happily and gratefully. …read more

Source: Born on the Ninth of August

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