H2'2006 Challengers' Crapbox
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ah udon...i think u are getting the blackchicken illness liao...Originally posted by udontknowme:
now i really ish feeling
ah kai starts to talk to himself after he cleared 80pages in 8 hours -
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aiyah....ITS OK!
its only the internet!!!
FASTER POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on the intenet we all DONT have emotions!!!!
FASTER FASTER FASTER!!
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Wah the one that started it cannot tahan liao har?
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me couging
dry cough
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Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy, and is a developed nation. It ranks 25th on the Human Development Index[25] which measures standards of living, and second in the Index of Economic Freedom. Although Singapore has one of the highest per capita gross domestic products (GDP) in the world, domestic demand is relatively low due to the small population. [citation needed] Singapore is also the fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre in the world after London, New York and Tokyo[26].
Singapore has been rated as the best business-friendly economy in the world. According to a World Bank-IFC report, Singapore beats previous winner New Zealand for the top spot in the 2005/2006 rankings while the United States came in third. Within Asia, Hong Kong was Singapore's closest competitor at fifth place. They were evaluated on 10 key parameters that included ease of starting a business, getting licences, sourcing staff, as well as and enforcing contracts. [27]
The economy depends heavily on exports produced from refining imported goods in a form of extended entrepot trade, especially in manufacturing. Manufacturing contributes around 28% to GDP in 2005. The manufacturing industry is today well-diversified with electronics, chemicals, mechanical engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore's fast-paced industrialization earned it a place as one of the four original 'East Asian Tigers'.
In 2001, a global recession and slump in the technology sector caused the GDP to contract by 2.2%. The Economic Review Committee (ERC), set up in December 2001, recommended several policy changes with a view to revitalising the economy. Singapore has since recovered from the recession, largely due to improvements in the world economy; the Singaporean economy itself grew by 8.3% in 2004 and 6.4% in 2005.[28] In the long term, the government hopes to establish a new growth path which will be less vulnerable to the external business cycle, as compared to the current export-led model. However, the government is unlikely to abandon efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub. The per capita GDP in 2005 was US$26,833[29] and the unemployment rate was 2.8% in June 2006, up from 2.5% in January the same year.[30] 81,500 new jobs were created from January-July 2006, the highest number in a decade within a 6 month period. The economy is expected to grow by 6.9% in the year 2006 as announced by the World Bank, after a strong 9.4% growth in the first half of Year 2006 (Jan-Jul 2006). Initially, Lee Hsien Loong, who is the current Finance and Prime Minister, had only expected growth to be between 3-5% for the whole year.
Singapore introduced a Goods and Services Tax (GST) with an initial rate of 3% on 1 April 1994. This has substantially increased government revenue by $1.6 billion, stabilising the government's finances.[31] The government has used revenue from the GST to reorient the economy around services and value added-goods to reduce dependence on electronics manufacturing. The taxable GST was increased to 4% in 2003 and to 5% in 2004.[32]
Singapore is a popular travel destination, making tourism one of its largest industries. In 2005, a total of 9.05 million tourists visited Singapore. By 2015, Singapore hopes to achieve about 17 million visitor arrivals. In July 2006, a record high of a total of 913,000 visitors arrived in Singapore, mostly due to the Great Singapore Sale. Much of its attraction can be attributed to its cultural diversity that reflects almost 200 years of colonial history with immigrant cultures originating from Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian and Arab ethnicities. The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, is the centre of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and its Night Safari along with the tourist island of Sentosa. To attract more tourists, the government decided in 2005 to legalise gambling and to allow two Integrated Resorts to be developed at Marina South and Sentosa.[33] Other than the Integrated Resort, many other new developments are coming up that includes the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. The government said that there are about 10 developments in Marina Bay currently. There have also been rumours about Singapore being another destination for Disneyland in the Asia after Hong Kong, and it has been named 'Singapore Disneyland'. The site of this theme park would most likely be at Marina Bay. [citation needed]
Food in itself has been heavily promoted as an attraction for tourists, and is usually promoted by various initiatives undertaken by the Singapore Tourism Board or the associations it deals with as one of Singapore's best attractions alongside shopping. The government organises the Singapore Food Festival in July annually to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. The multiculturalism of local food, the ready availability of international cuisine, and their wide range in prices to fit all budgets at all times of the day and year helps create a "food paradise" to rival other contenders claiming the same moniker. -
so rush for wat
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you suck la. say sorry to me.
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Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy, and is a developed nation. It ranks 25th on the Human Development Index[25] which measures standards of living, and second in the Index of Economic Freedom. Although Singapore has one of the highest per capita gross domestic products (GDP) in the world, domestic demand is relatively low due to the small population. [citation needed] Singapore is also the fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre in the world after London, New York and Tokyo[26].
Singapore has been rated as the best business-friendly economy in the world. According to a World Bank-IFC report, Singapore beats previous winner New Zealand for the top spot in the 2005/2006 rankings while the United States came in third. Within Asia, Hong Kong was Singapore's closest competitor at fifth place. They were evaluated on 10 key parameters that included ease of starting a business, getting licences, sourcing staff, as well as and enforcing contracts. [27]
The economy depends heavily on exports produced from refining imported goods in a form of extended entrepot trade, especially in manufacturing. Manufacturing contributes around 28% to GDP in 2005. The manufacturing industry is today well-diversified with electronics, chemicals, mechanical engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore's fast-paced industrialization earned it a place as one of the four original 'East Asian Tigers'.
In 2001, a global recession and slump in the technology sector caused the GDP to contract by 2.2%. The Economic Review Committee (ERC), set up in December 2001, recommended several policy changes with a view to revitalising the economy. Singapore has since recovered from the recession, largely due to improvements in the world economy; the Singaporean economy itself grew by 8.3% in 2004 and 6.4% in 2005.[28] In the long term, the government hopes to establish a new growth path which will be less vulnerable to the external business cycle, as compared to the current export-led model. However, the government is unlikely to abandon efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub. The per capita GDP in 2005 was US$26,833[29] and the unemployment rate was 2.8% in June 2006, up from 2.5% in January the same year.[30] 81,500 new jobs were created from January-July 2006, the highest number in a decade within a 6 month period. The economy is expected to grow by 6.9% in the year 2006 as announced by the World Bank, after a strong 9.4% growth in the first half of Year 2006 (Jan-Jul 2006). Initially, Lee Hsien Loong, who is the current Finance and Prime Minister, had only expected growth to be between 3-5% for the whole year.
Singapore introduced a Goods and Services Tax (GST) with an initial rate of 3% on 1 April 1994. This has substantially increased government revenue by $1.6 billion, stabilising the government's finances.[31] The government has used revenue from the GST to reorient the economy around services and value added-goods to reduce dependence on electronics manufacturing. The taxable GST was increased to 4% in 2003 and to 5% in 2004.[32]
Singapore is a popular travel destination, making tourism one of its largest industries. In 2005, a total of 9.05 million tourists visited Singapore. By 2015, Singapore hopes to achieve about 17 million visitor arrivals. In July 2006, a record high of a total of 913,000 visitors arrived in Singapore, mostly due to the Great Singapore Sale. Much of its attraction can be attributed to its cultural diversity that reflects almost 200 years of colonial history with immigrant cultures originating from Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian and Arab ethnicities. The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, is the centre of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and its Night Safari along with the tourist island of Sentosa. To attract more tourists, the government decided in 2005 to legalise gambling and to allow two Integrated Resorts to be developed at Marina South and Sentosa.[33] Other than the Integrated Resort, many other new developments are coming up that includes the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. The government said that there are about 10 developments in Marina Bay currently. There have also been rumours about Singapore being another destination for Disneyland in the Asia after Hong Kong, and it has been named 'Singapore Disneyland'. The site of this theme park would most likely be at Marina Bay. [citation needed]
Food in itself has been heavily promoted as an attraction for tourists, and is usually promoted by various initiatives undertaken by the Singapore Tourism Board or the associations it deals with as one of Singapore's best attractions alongside shopping. The government organises the Singapore Food Festival in July annually to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. The multiculturalism of local food, the ready availability of international cuisine, and their wide range in prices to fit all budgets at all times of the day and year helps create a "food paradise" to rival other contenders claiming the same moniker. -
PUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHERE YOU GO?????????????????????????????????????????
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ah kai felt like that also....Originally posted by udontknowme:me couging
dry cough
so uncomfortable -
so easily sickOriginally posted by udontknowme:me couging
dry cough
so uncomfortable -
/me throws smoke grenade
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Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy, and is a developed nation. It ranks 25th on the Human Development Index[25] which measures standards of living, and second in the Index of Economic Freedom. Although Singapore has one of the highest per capita gross domestic products (GDP) in the world, domestic demand is relatively low due to the small population. [citation needed] Singapore is also the fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre in the world after London, New York and Tokyo[26].
Singapore has been rated as the best business-friendly economy in the world. According to a World Bank-IFC report, Singapore beats previous winner New Zealand for the top spot in the 2005/2006 rankings while the United States came in third. Within Asia, Hong Kong was Singapore's closest competitor at fifth place. They were evaluated on 10 key parameters that included ease of starting a business, getting licences, sourcing staff, as well as and enforcing contracts. [27]
The economy depends heavily on exports produced from refining imported goods in a form of extended entrepot trade, especially in manufacturing. Manufacturing contributes around 28% to GDP in 2005. The manufacturing industry is today well-diversified with electronics, chemicals, mechanical engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing. Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore's fast-paced industrialization earned it a place as one of the four original 'East Asian Tigers'.
In 2001, a global recession and slump in the technology sector caused the GDP to contract by 2.2%. The Economic Review Committee (ERC), set up in December 2001, recommended several policy changes with a view to revitalising the economy. Singapore has since recovered from the recession, largely due to improvements in the world economy; the Singaporean economy itself grew by 8.3% in 2004 and 6.4% in 2005.[28] In the long term, the government hopes to establish a new growth path which will be less vulnerable to the external business cycle, as compared to the current export-led model. However, the government is unlikely to abandon efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub. The per capita GDP in 2005 was US$26,833[29] and the unemployment rate was 2.8% in June 2006, up from 2.5% in January the same year.[30] 81,500 new jobs were created from January-July 2006, the highest number in a decade within a 6 month period. The economy is expected to grow by 6.9% in the year 2006 as announced by the World Bank, after a strong 9.4% growth in the first half of Year 2006 (Jan-Jul 2006). Initially, Lee Hsien Loong, who is the current Finance and Prime Minister, had only expected growth to be between 3-5% for the whole year.
Singapore introduced a Goods and Services Tax (GST) with an initial rate of 3% on 1 April 1994. This has substantially increased government revenue by $1.6 billion, stabilising the government's finances.[31] The government has used revenue from the GST to reorient the economy around services and value added-goods to reduce dependence on electronics manufacturing. The taxable GST was increased to 4% in 2003 and to 5% in 2004.[32]
Singapore is a popular travel destination, making tourism one of its largest industries. In 2005, a total of 9.05 million tourists visited Singapore. By 2015, Singapore hopes to achieve about 17 million visitor arrivals. In July 2006, a record high of a total of 913,000 visitors arrived in Singapore, mostly due to the Great Singapore Sale. Much of its attraction can be attributed to its cultural diversity that reflects almost 200 years of colonial history with immigrant cultures originating from Chinese, Malay, Indian, Eurasian and Arab ethnicities. The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, is the centre of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and its Night Safari along with the tourist island of Sentosa. To attract more tourists, the government decided in 2005 to legalise gambling and to allow two Integrated Resorts to be developed at Marina South and Sentosa.[33] Other than the Integrated Resort, many other new developments are coming up that includes the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. The government said that there are about 10 developments in Marina Bay currently. There have also been rumours about Singapore being another destination for Disneyland in the Asia after Hong Kong, and it has been named 'Singapore Disneyland'. The site of this theme park would most likely be at Marina Bay. [citation needed]
Food in itself has been heavily promoted as an attraction for tourists, and is usually promoted by various initiatives undertaken by the Singapore Tourism Board or the associations it deals with as one of Singapore's best attractions alongside shopping. The government organises the Singapore Food Festival in July annually to celebrate Singapore's cuisine. The multiculturalism of local food, the ready availability of international cuisine, and their wide range in prices to fit all budgets at all times of the day and year helps create a "food paradise" to rival other contenders claiming the same moniker. -
i think soon ah udon's left brain will start talking to the right brain
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Service 14
Bedok Interchange - Clementi Interchange
Bedok Nth Ave 1, Bedok Nth St 1, Bedok Nth Ave 3, Bedok Nth Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok Rd, Upp East Coast Rd, East Coast Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Somerset Rd, Grange Rd, Orchard Blvd, Paterson Rd, Irwell Bank Rd, River Valley Rd, Delta Rd, Lower Delta Rd, Jln Bt Merah, Alexandra Rd, AYE, Buona Vista Flyover, Dover Rd, Dover Ave, C'wealth Ave West, Clementi Ave 3 -
udon suffer the same illness as ah kai ... later will eveaporate we wont see him anymore ..Originally posted by Mospeada:ah kai felt like that also.... -
MOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
if i get weird PMs, i really really will get mad at you -
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fartsOriginally posted by StarPuppy:/me throws smoke grenade -
but if i dont get weird PMs then its still ok
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the eveaporating udon?Originally posted by meltz:udon suffer the same illness as ah kai ... later will eveaporate we wont see him anymore ..
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The military of Singapore serves primarily as a deterrent to potential invaders of the island. Singapore has mutual defence pacts with several countries, most notably the Five Power Defence Arrangements. Singapore subscribes to a philosophy of Total Defence, in which five aspects of a holistic national defence are identified. Non-military aspects of total defence include civil defence, which is carried out by the Singapore Civil Defence Force; 'economic defence', which stresses the need for a robust economy in order to maintain a viable society; 'psychological defence', which calls for a patriotic citizenry willing to do all in the name of its country; and 'social defence', in which the need for a population at harmony with itself and strongly identified with each other is emphasised.
The military of Singapore includes the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Navy, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force, collectively known as the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Various agencies of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and some private companies also play a supporting role. The military of Singapore is one of the most modern in Asia, with its advanced equipment and high level of training reflecting the continued emphasis of the government on military defence — military expenditures dominate the annual government budget.
The recent rise in unconventional warfare and terrorism has cast increasing emphasis upon the non-military aspects of Total Defence. The Gurkha Contingent, which is part of the Singapore Police Force, is also a counter-terrorist force. Singapore's defence resources have been used in international humanitarian aid missions, including United Nations peacekeeping assignments in Kosovo, Kuwait and East Timor,[34] and participating in the multinational force in Iraq.[35] One notable incident of terrorism in Singapore prior to its independence, was the bombing of MacDonald House during the Confrontation that took place between Malaysia and Indonesia in the early 1960's. More recently, the Shell Oil refinery on Bukom was attacked by members of the Japanese Red Army and the PFLP in the Laju Incident of 1974; and in 1991, the hijacking of Singapore Airlines Flight 117 ended in the storming of the aircraft and the subsequent deaths of all four hijackers. A current concern is Jemaah Islamiyah, a militant Islamic group operating in South East Asia known to be responsible for several bombings around the region, as well as planning in 2001 an ultimately foiled attack on American interests in Singapore.