Fuel Surcharge for Taxi.
Every heard of it before?
Well, starting from this Thursday, 17 July, majority of the taxi in Singapore will be charge 30 cents for fuel surcharge.
Ok... let see.
If you take the taxi during normal hours (off peak), you have to pay fare + fuel surcharge.
If you take the taxi during peak hours, you have to pay:
Fare
35% peak hour surcharge
ERP
30 cents fuel surcharge
Aiyah... forget it lah.
Can't even bother to vent already.
What's the use?
If you are staying in Singapore, you have to live with it or get out.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Singapore EP System in year 2010
More ERP Gantries are going up and by the end of 2008. I think this has totally gone out of hand. But who are we to complains or make any comments.
Someone post this on a forum I am in. It's hillarious. Why laughing at it is all we can do isn't it?
Don't be too happy if you're a non-car owner.... This could be next!
Seriously, if you want to know where all the gantries are, here's the real map:
(taken from Mr Brown's blog)
And for full detail, you can go HERE.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
蔡淳佳(Joi Chua) - 依恋(Je m'appelle Hélène)
Chinese version to Je m'appelle Hélène - Hélène Rollès.
Even Jor loves this song (Helene Rolle's version) and he can be found humming to this song when he's playing his NDS. :D
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
What Hawthorn can do for you?
This is the article from the U-Weekly magazaine.
What is Hawthorn?
Hawthorne (Crataegus) is deciduous and a member of the rose family. The common name for hawthorne comes from haw, which is an old English word for "hedge." The tree's name simply means "thorny hedge."
The hawthorne is native to the Mediterranean region including north Africa and all of Europe and central Asia, and now grows in many areas of North America. It is a tree that rapidly changes due to hybridizing, which causes it to appear in more than a thousand different species.
What can you do with Hawthorn?
Culinary and Medicinal Uses
Both ancient and modern herbalists have successfully used hawthorn for its food and health benefits. Modern science shows that hawthorne contains chemical components which are sedative, anti-spasmodic and diuretic. If you intend to use it for medicinal purposes, look for C. laevigata, C. monogyna, or C. pinnatifida, as these hybrids are known best for their medicinal uses. Read how to make a tincture or an infusion using hawthorne flowers or berries.
The hawthorne berry is one of the best cardiac tonics available, and is often used to treat high blood pressure.
Hawthorne berries are used to treat childhood diabetes. See Cautions.
Hawthorne flower tea is a safe diuretic.
Hawthorne berries, dried and crushed and made into a decoction, eases diarrhea and dysentery, kidney inflammations and disorders. See Cautions.
The young hawthorne leaves can be used as a safe, and non-nicotine tobacco substitute for those who desire to quite smoking. Enhance the flavor and help heal the throat by adding yarrow, mint, coltsfoot or mullein.
Chewing the hawthorne leaf has been known for centuries as a safe way to give nourishment, revive energy, and a feeling of well-being. That is why it can be used to treat those who have problems with apprehension, insomnia and despondency. Chewing hawthorne leaves takes away that "tummy grumble" when you"re hungry. That is why the hawthorne became known as the "bread and cheese" tree, giving as much sustenance as a plate of bread and cheese.
The hawthorne leaf-buds are good cooked (10 to 20 minutes) and have a similar taste to lima beans. They make a great addition to chilis and soups.
You can make jellies and fruit sauces from the berries, just make sure you strain the sauce. Hawthorne berries contain their own pectin so the sauce or jelly will thicken nicely.
Hawthorne flowers are edible and make an attractive addition to salads and other dishes.
Hawthorne seeds can be roasted and used in a manner similar to coffee.
source: GardenGuide.Com
What is Hawthorn?
Hawthorne (Crataegus) is deciduous and a member of the rose family. The common name for hawthorne comes from haw, which is an old English word for "hedge." The tree's name simply means "thorny hedge."
The hawthorne is native to the Mediterranean region including north Africa and all of Europe and central Asia, and now grows in many areas of North America. It is a tree that rapidly changes due to hybridizing, which causes it to appear in more than a thousand different species.
What can you do with Hawthorn?
Culinary and Medicinal Uses
Both ancient and modern herbalists have successfully used hawthorn for its food and health benefits. Modern science shows that hawthorne contains chemical components which are sedative, anti-spasmodic and diuretic. If you intend to use it for medicinal purposes, look for C. laevigata, C. monogyna, or C. pinnatifida, as these hybrids are known best for their medicinal uses. Read how to make a tincture or an infusion using hawthorne flowers or berries.
The hawthorne berry is one of the best cardiac tonics available, and is often used to treat high blood pressure.
Hawthorne berries are used to treat childhood diabetes. See Cautions.
Hawthorne flower tea is a safe diuretic.
Hawthorne berries, dried and crushed and made into a decoction, eases diarrhea and dysentery, kidney inflammations and disorders. See Cautions.
The young hawthorne leaves can be used as a safe, and non-nicotine tobacco substitute for those who desire to quite smoking. Enhance the flavor and help heal the throat by adding yarrow, mint, coltsfoot or mullein.
Chewing the hawthorne leaf has been known for centuries as a safe way to give nourishment, revive energy, and a feeling of well-being. That is why it can be used to treat those who have problems with apprehension, insomnia and despondency. Chewing hawthorne leaves takes away that "tummy grumble" when you"re hungry. That is why the hawthorne became known as the "bread and cheese" tree, giving as much sustenance as a plate of bread and cheese.
The hawthorne leaf-buds are good cooked (10 to 20 minutes) and have a similar taste to lima beans. They make a great addition to chilis and soups.
You can make jellies and fruit sauces from the berries, just make sure you strain the sauce. Hawthorne berries contain their own pectin so the sauce or jelly will thicken nicely.
Hawthorne flowers are edible and make an attractive addition to salads and other dishes.
Hawthorne seeds can be roasted and used in a manner similar to coffee.
source: GardenGuide.Com
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Pineapple Enzyme
Got a book on enzyme and thought I will make this to drink to help clear my digestive system.
I can drink this baby in 2 weeks time.
Can't wait.
I can drink this baby in 2 weeks time.
Can't wait.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
A Packed and Ready to Go
Ever since the escape of the JI terrorist chief, selamat, the checkpoints are jammed with cars because of intensive check. We are going on a holiday and we need to get to Johor's Airport by 5am tomorrow morning. I am getting worried. So I stayed up last night to check the condition.
Woodland Checkpoint:
at 10:30pm
at 12:30am
at 1:30am
Tuas Checkpoint:
at 10:30pm
at 12:30am
at 1:30am
Seeing that traffc is gone by 1:30am, I am more comforted and went to bed.
This morning, it's election day for Malaysia. So traffic at the checkpoint is expected to be heavy. Upon checking, this is what's happening there.
Woodland at 8:30am
Tuas at 8:30am
I think everyone has went over to Tuas checkpoint thinking there will be heavy traffic at the woodland checkpoint.
Oh well, I prayed that Lord blesses our journey and help us get to the airport on time.
弟子规
弟子规，圣人训。
首孝弟，次谨信。
泛爱众，而亲仁。
有余力，则学文。
父母呼，应勿缓。
父母命，行勿懒。
首孝弟，次谨信。
泛爱众，而亲仁。
有余力，则学文。
父母呼，应勿缓。
父母命，行勿懒。
Hahahahahahaha.... Jo has been learning this since last year and I have no idea.
I managed to get more info on the internet.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Late... Late... Late...
Oh XXXX! I heard a scream.
I jumped up of bed and asked what? What?
He said it's 7:30am.
What? What? What?
What are we still doing in bed at 7:30am on a Tuesday morning?
What? You forgot to set the alarm last night?
What? How can this happen?
Then panic started.
Everyone jumped out of bed. He brushed Jo's teeth, washed his face.
I quickly get his shoe while he put on Jo's uniform.
I quickly help him to wear his shoe and grabbed him and dashed out of the house at 7:38am. He had to be in school at 7:40am.
When we got into the elevator, we saw other TKPS students. Slowly taking their own sweet time. When we reached the gate, we saw other TKPS students still on the road.
But me and Jo wasted no time. We dashed to school.
He reached the school gate at 7:42am.
Phew...
I had a major headache from all thes panic and dashing around.
I need to sleep early tonight.
I jumped up of bed and asked what? What?
He said it's 7:30am.
What? What? What?
What are we still doing in bed at 7:30am on a Tuesday morning?
What? You forgot to set the alarm last night?
What? How can this happen?
Then panic started.
Everyone jumped out of bed. He brushed Jo's teeth, washed his face.
I quickly get his shoe while he put on Jo's uniform.
I quickly help him to wear his shoe and grabbed him and dashed out of the house at 7:38am. He had to be in school at 7:40am.
When we got into the elevator, we saw other TKPS students. Slowly taking their own sweet time. When we reached the gate, we saw other TKPS students still on the road.
But me and Jo wasted no time. We dashed to school.
He reached the school gate at 7:42am.
Phew...
I had a major headache from all thes panic and dashing around.
I need to sleep early tonight.
NDS - My Sims - Star 2
On To Star 2 !
1. Go See Helen:
She will tells you you're doing great! And that your stuff has been taken to your new home.
Go find your home. At the far right corner.
Unpack your stuff. Press R and you will see what you have.
You should have a Green Chest, a Red Closet and a Yellow Bed.
Place these items by following the tutorial.
Place your bed and go tosleep.
2. In the Morning:
After your rest you, go see Helen.
She will tell you tourists are coming to visit.
And Olivia is back from her buying trip and Joseph is home.
Helen has heard that someone has moved into the Forest as well, but she hasn't seen anyone, she's wondering if the rumours are true.
Before visiting Olivia, go to see Ashley.
Ashley has opened her new flower shop, go see her and talk about it.
Keep going back to her and talk to her until she asks you about making Leis.
She confesses that she is terrible at making them and wants you to make them instead.
You can do so by buying flowers from her.
Make some Leis for Ashley, this is a mini game that gives you money and when you're done Ashley always lets you keep it.
It is a great presents for the tourists!
3. Olivia's shop:
Go to see Olivia in the General Store.
But you can't see Olivia anywhere.
There is a suit of armour at the top right corner of her shop.
Tap it and she will be freed. Then she will give you 300 Simoleons for helping her out of the armour..
4. Go see Joseph
He's at the docks and cheer him up. You have to come back again later to get the fishing rod from him to start fishing.
5. Furniture Shop:
Next go find Sophie at the furniture shop. She is sleeping at the back of her shop using the comfort and encouragement icons to talk to her in order to wake her up.
6. Talk to Tim and Get a Racquet:
Tim is still by the racquetball courts go and talk to him.
He will tell you that he doesn't want to make his grandmother worry.
Talk to him again and he will say that we should increase the sport in the town so more tourists come and if you would like to try out racquetball.
He will gives you a regular racquet to try out racquetball.
Play as many games as possible.
He will give you extra racquet and more games choices.
When you have played a few game, talk to Tim again and he will tell you that if you help him make the town better you can keep the racquet.
7. Talk to Tyler.
Talk to him. He will says that his store needs all the help he can get.
Design some clothes and buy some clothing from him.
8. Deputy Police, Ewan:
In the afternoon go see Ewan, he will ask you to do a test.
He will give you a camera and ask you to go to the Forest and and take a picture of the Symbol Tree.
Run to the Forest and get a picture of the tree and return it to Ewan. Show him your picture. He will give you some money for and give you the position of Deputy and you can keep the camera! Some tourists may ask you to take picture later.
8. Joseph's Dock:
Before evening, go see Joseph and he will give you the Regular Fishing Rod and ask you to give him any fish you catch so he can record them in his book. He will also pay you for the fish.
After fishing a few rounds, it should be next morning.
9. Go visit Sophie and Name the Shop:
Sophie will still be sleeping in her shop. She mumbles something about the name of her shop, keep talking to her and a window will appear for you to name her shop, name it and Sophie will wake up and jump around happily cos she knows what to name her shop.
By now, you should have get Star Level 2.
1. Go See Helen:
She will tells you you're doing great! And that your stuff has been taken to your new home.
Go find your home. At the far right corner.
Unpack your stuff. Press R and you will see what you have.
You should have a Green Chest, a Red Closet and a Yellow Bed.
Place these items by following the tutorial.
Place your bed and go tosleep.
2. In the Morning:
After your rest you, go see Helen.
She will tell you tourists are coming to visit.
And Olivia is back from her buying trip and Joseph is home.
Helen has heard that someone has moved into the Forest as well, but she hasn't seen anyone, she's wondering if the rumours are true.
Before visiting Olivia, go to see Ashley.
Ashley has opened her new flower shop, go see her and talk about it.
Keep going back to her and talk to her until she asks you about making Leis.
She confesses that she is terrible at making them and wants you to make them instead.
You can do so by buying flowers from her.
Make some Leis for Ashley, this is a mini game that gives you money and when you're done Ashley always lets you keep it.
It is a great presents for the tourists!
3. Olivia's shop:
Go to see Olivia in the General Store.
But you can't see Olivia anywhere.
There is a suit of armour at the top right corner of her shop.
Tap it and she will be freed. Then she will give you 300 Simoleons for helping her out of the armour..
4. Go see Joseph
He's at the docks and cheer him up. You have to come back again later to get the fishing rod from him to start fishing.
5. Furniture Shop:
Next go find Sophie at the furniture shop. She is sleeping at the back of her shop using the comfort and encouragement icons to talk to her in order to wake her up.
6. Talk to Tim and Get a Racquet:
Tim is still by the racquetball courts go and talk to him.
He will tell you that he doesn't want to make his grandmother worry.
Talk to him again and he will say that we should increase the sport in the town so more tourists come and if you would like to try out racquetball.
He will gives you a regular racquet to try out racquetball.
Play as many games as possible.
He will give you extra racquet and more games choices.
When you have played a few game, talk to Tim again and he will tell you that if you help him make the town better you can keep the racquet.
7. Talk to Tyler.
Talk to him. He will says that his store needs all the help he can get.
Design some clothes and buy some clothing from him.
8. Deputy Police, Ewan:
In the afternoon go see Ewan, he will ask you to do a test.
He will give you a camera and ask you to go to the Forest and and take a picture of the Symbol Tree.
Run to the Forest and get a picture of the tree and return it to Ewan. Show him your picture. He will give you some money for and give you the position of Deputy and you can keep the camera! Some tourists may ask you to take picture later.
8. Joseph's Dock:
Before evening, go see Joseph and he will give you the Regular Fishing Rod and ask you to give him any fish you catch so he can record them in his book. He will also pay you for the fish.
After fishing a few rounds, it should be next morning.
9. Go visit Sophie and Name the Shop:
Sophie will still be sleeping in her shop. She mumbles something about the name of her shop, keep talking to her and a window will appear for you to name her shop, name it and Sophie will wake up and jump around happily cos she knows what to name her shop.
By now, you should have get Star Level 2.
NDS - My Sims - How to Fish
This shows you how to fish when you got the fishing rod from Joe at the port area.
NDS-My Sims
Getting Star 1
1. Find Tim and cheer him up.
He's at the basketball court.
Then go to the town hall where Helen is. She is the Mayor. Talk to her.
2. Next go and meet the people:
- Go see Ewen in his house and talk to him to cheer him up,
- Then go downtown to see Tyler in his shop and cheer him up too.
When you have done that, go see Helen again.
3. New Girl.
When you are talking to Helen, a girl will rush in. Her name is Ashley and she is going to open the flower shop. Continue to talk to Helen and she will ask you to keep an eye on Ashley.
4. Go find Ashley.
Ashley will be standing outside her new flower shop. Talk to her and she will ask you to fill all the flowerbeds in town with beautiful flowers. She will give you lots of tulips, go fill the flowerbeds. Talk to her when you run out. When you are done, go talk to Ashley and she will give you some money.
You will reach star 1!
1. Find Tim and cheer him up.
He's at the basketball court.
Then go to the town hall where Helen is. She is the Mayor. Talk to her.
2. Next go and meet the people:
- Go see Ewen in his house and talk to him to cheer him up,
- Then go downtown to see Tyler in his shop and cheer him up too.
When you have done that, go see Helen again.
3. New Girl.
When you are talking to Helen, a girl will rush in. Her name is Ashley and she is going to open the flower shop. Continue to talk to Helen and she will ask you to keep an eye on Ashley.
4. Go find Ashley.
Ashley will be standing outside her new flower shop. Talk to her and she will ask you to fill all the flowerbeds in town with beautiful flowers. She will give you lots of tulips, go fill the flowerbeds. Talk to her when you run out. When you are done, go talk to Ashley and she will give you some money.
You will reach star 1!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
16 new gantries will go on between April and November
From 938.sg news:
Apri 08:
July 08:
Nov 08:
More ERP gantries to be set up this year
Motorists can expect more ERP gantries to be set up islandwide this year, with the first batch to be activated in April.
Transport Minister Raymond Lim announced these changes in the third and last part of the Land Transport Review today.
Touching on car demand management, Mr Lim also announced other changes including a lower road tax and vehicle growth rate and a new North-South Expressway.
First, on the new ERP gantries :
Five which have been previously announced to be located mainly in residential areas will be activated on 7 April, and will affect the morning peak traffic.
The gantries are found along Upper Bukit Timah Road, Toa Payoh Lorong 6, Kallang Bahru Road, Geylang Bahru Road and Upper Boon Keng Road. (See map)
Come July, another five new gantries will be erected in the CBD along the Singapore River.
These gantries will run roughly along Clemenceau Avenue, Eu Tong Seng Street and Fullerton Road.
They will mainly be in operation during the weekday evening peak period from 5 to 8 pm.
However, out of the five gantries, two will operate on Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm.
And in November, six more gantries will be set up along two major expressways and other roads.
For the morning peak, the new gantries will be found along Commonwealth Avenue, Jalan Bukit Merah, Alexandra Road, the westbound AYE near Alexandra Road and the westbound PIE near Eunos. (See map below)
There will also be a new evening gantry along Serangoon road.
With these new gantries, there will be a total of 73 ERP gantries islandwide.
Apri 08:
July 08:
Nov 08:
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