"arent hybrids more wasteful?"

ponpokku wrote:

Re: encouraging environmentally-friendly lifestyle
but... but... but... arent hybrids more wasteful? consider the coversion from heat to electrical then to chemical and lastly mechanical, as opposed to heat directly to mechanical?

Re: [GPGT] Travel on bicycle; For your own health sake, please correct..

For your own health sake, please correct your food calorie related misconceptions.

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ponpokku (28-03-2011, 09:58 AM) wrote:

cherry6 (28-03-2011, 06:36 AM) wrote:

Re: [GPGT] Travel on bicycle is good for the environment.
snip

Pls reveal your full intent of purpose.

James Tang wrote:

Hi all,
I am looking into a feasibility of conducting a cohort health study. Let say should one be sick (flu, cold and other infections), a trained nurse can go to a location of your choice to take a swab and maybe some blood from you for testing, for free of course.
The results of the test will be sent back to you online. A free health screening (cholesterol, blood sugar level etc) will be thrown in.

Why 8 million die each year from hunger, neglect and malnutrition.

Is Corporate Social Responsibility [wiki] (CSR) really important to Singapore companies?

Upon noticing Singtel's eye catching 'Red' advertisement in TODAY 30Mar2011 (2 facing pages-10 & 11 [pict]):

Re: Hail Mammon, vote for the PAP.- "What the hell happened now?"

Re: "What the hell happened now?"

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Apologies for delayed reply, was editing the first post for clarity/ readability. Your protests are noted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by *StarDust* (28-03-2011; 03:41 PM) Re: Hail Mammon, vote for the PAP. I believe BicCherry is another clone of Mel Lee.

Hail Mammon, vote for the PAP.

A1Team wrote:

Opposition wants GRC for wrong reasons: Wong Kan Seng
The deputy prime minister urged Singaporeans not to vote for the sake of having more opposition and back the stronger team that can serve them better. -AsiaOne Full Story

Re: [GPGT] Travel on bicycle is good..: 'Traveling by car expends> 26X the amount of energy cf cycling.'

'Traveling by car expends> 26X the amount of energy cf cycling.'
ponpokku (27-03-2011, 10:29 AM) wrote:

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and besides, human energy is among the least efficient thats why we have industrial revolution. u eat and fart and sh!t more becos u used up ur energy cycling, is gonna cost more to the environment and ur pocket. ever wonder why a trishaw ride is more expensive than a bus ride?

How long can an economy, sustained on steriods last?

Sorry for the late follow-up but your comment requisites rebuttal.

tequila_powered (22-02-2011, 09:44 AM) wrote:

cherry6 (20-02-2011, 05:17 PM) wrote:

Singapore Tax loopholes (income, GST) that the rich dance circles around
... ...Always remember that corporates are NOT Humans, as such, conferring corporates MORE tax benefits then we confer humans is certainly placing the cart before the horse if not the opening of a Pandora's box of human evil.

[GPGT] Travel on bicycle is good for the environment.

[GPGT]: Got paper got talk.
For this reason, cyclist should be conferred unique rights and responsibilities e.g.:
- never be expected to pay any kind of tax/ toll for use of public roads, be provided with more available parking options by authorities, be provided with more bike tracks around SG.

(Fertility schemes implemented late so... ) "Too early to review fertility schemes": DPM Wong

(Fertility schemes implemented late so... ) "Too early to review fertility schemes": DPM Wong
By Evelyn Choo | Posted: 18 February 2011 1541 hrs
SINGAPORE: Schemes to boost Singapore's fertility rate will be reviewed when the time is right, said Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng.

BCA serious procedural omissions in physical property split approval.

BCA serious procedural omissions in physical property split approval.
 My comments are based upon my interpretation of this report. I regret any errors of interpretation due to assumed facts.
Re: 'Owner gets nod to split penthouse'; [ST 14Mar2011][Alt URL].
Firstly, there is scarce mention in the report about BCA getting the consent of the rest of the strata development residents wrt the 'split', whilst considering mainly only issues pertaining to the physical layout of the unit concerned.

PM, PA, MND, MHA, SLA: fixing the opposition every step of the way?

PM, PA, MND, MHA, SLA: fixing the opposition at every step of the way?
Knew as much, when PM Lee threatened: "...I'm going to spend all my time thinking what's the right way to fix them, to buy my supporters votes, how can I solve this week's problem and forget about next year's challenges?.. " ('PM Lee says countries worldwide respect and admire Singapore's proven system': [CNA:03May2006][YouTube/@1m10s]) something was amiss, as it now turns out, what was declared was no simple premonition; indeed what has evidenced since amounts to a clear culpability amounting to admission of "fixing the opposition".

Levies to force people to be more productive at work, more time for govt to dawdle wrt to problem of low birth rate.

Levies to force people to be more productive at work; more time for govt to dawdle on problem of low birth rate.

donnygg wrote:

He said in ST today we can't do it the Nordic way because their higher birth rates are due to births outside of marriage. Since it's not socially acceptable here and more people are singles, that's why we have declining birth rate. ...

Does the PAP impose partisan loyalties amongst civil servants in its quest to 'fix the opposition'?

Although the website of the Public Service Division (PSD) PSD (Role)> Nurturing Talent> Progressive Policies [link][archive] states "Remaining completely neutral in all political matters and matters of public controversy" as part of the "principles of incorruptibility, integrity and propriety" that the civil service abides by, it remains doubtful if the PAP government really respects this rule/ distinction.

Re: "Ministers have the power to make rules"

Quote:

Originally Posted by workingtoohard (13-01-2011, 07:02 AM) Re: Did Mr MBT do a 'WikiLeaks' to Mr Eric Low (10/2009) too? that's like saying every employee should be arrested for knowing about company news before it is released publicly? seriously, you're grasping at straws here. oh and not to forget, ..

An annual 'Cohesion dividend' for all Singaporeans

In regard of the new Singapore government foreigner levy increase/ bonanza just round the corner: 'Foreign worker levies to increase, says MOM' [CNA, 21Feb2011], my approximate calculations detailed in 'Singapore government- the new slave trader on the block' [HWZ, 22Feb2011] approximate the amount for collection to be $5,259,240,000.

Why not scrap this bureaucratic rigmarole an standardize the levy amongst all foreigners working here?

cherry6 wrote:

Singapore government plans $5.26B tax bonanza from new foreign worker levy rates.
...
Total foreign worker employment levies collected (new levy rates) = $1,651,680,000 (WP-cons) + $511,560,000 (WP FDW) + $2,587,620,000 (WP- svc+mfc) + $508,380,000 (S-pass)= $5,259,240,000.

Same calc, minus the FW levy rate increases.

cherry6 wrote:

Singapore government plans $5.26B tax bonanza from new foreign worker levy rates.
...
Total foreign worker employment levies collected (new levy rates) = $1,651,680,000 (WP-cons) + $511,560,000 (WP FDW) + $2,587,620,000 (WP- svc+mfc) + $508,380,000 (S-pass)= $5,259,240,000.

Singapore government plans $5.26B tax bonanza from new foreign worker levy rates.

Collecting from the Singapore economy approx $5.26B in foreign worker levies, I think that the Singapore government is planning for a grand government revenue bonanza next year.
 Perhaps besides operating like a jack-pot machine to all Singaporeans, the Singapore government is now also venturing into slave trade too!

Budget 2011- flawed, clumsy and all much too prejudiced

Budget Revenue wise:

• 'Tax loopholes in SG that allow the cunning to CHEAT SUBSTANTIALLY on personal income': "... a tax consultant Mr X usually earn SGD680k p.a. can very easily reduce his income tax burden (YA2010) of $114.7k (tax table [IRAS]) to ZERO...".[A1, 20Feb2011]- discussed at link.

Inix: Do U hold private interest in supporting such harebrained MOF/ IRAS policies that allow the ..

Inix (21-02-2011, 02:57 PM) wrote:

Re:Tax loopholes in SG that allow the cunning to CHEAT on personal income taxes.

cherry6 wrote:

Inix: "I suggest you actually research or have a look at whats going on outside in the world ..."
Psst, you have misread my response as I have NOT touched upon the issue of capital gains from business mainly derived elsewhere (i.e. in another country).
...

".. the Singapore government is no friend of the poor nor the honest as it creates more and more .."

BirdbrainZ wrote:

Re: To BirdbrainZ: And what substance do you currently have bolster this assertion?
The substance you seek has been given by another user on a different forum at the link #1 and the source of which has also been provided in link #2.
1. http://buses.sgforums.com/forums/10/.../423349?page=1
2. http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page..._New_Companies

Is the ruling govt at a loss of ideas about how to grow the economy that it has since decided to (irresponsibly) use headline grabbing corporate tax rates towards grabbing foreign investments?

Quote:

Originally Posted by workingtoohard Re: Singapore Tax loopholes (income, GST) that open the Pandora's box of human evil Quote: Company convicted for abuse of tax exemption scheme for Singapore start ups (July 15,2010) According to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore’s website, Alphalog set up Vida Enterprise Pte Ltd (“VEPL”) in May 2004. VEPL had no employees except for the directors of Alphalog. In order to take advantage of the tax exemption scheme for newly set-up companies,

diesopain: "The One for all,All for one rule doesn't apply to this issue."

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesopain Re: Singapore Tax loopholes (income, GST) that open the Pandora's box of human evil. The One for all,All for one rule doesn't apply to this issue. So what corporate taxes increases, will it bring down Income Taxes? 0.0 it doesn't work that way because corporate is corporate and income tax is income tax there is no link between both of them.Unless you are telling the government to make corporate pay more taxes so that the government will reduce income tax which is very unrealistic because they can just increase corporate taxes and income tax remain the same level.Which means a cut in your Pay

.. pushing the envelope of economic gain to the detriment of society at large

sunzoner wrote:

Re: 'Tax loopholes in SG that allow the cunning to CHEAT on personal income taxes.'
This is not a loop hole but a policy decision. Anyone can make use of this known feature of our tax code.
 I believe there are more who use shell company to fund lifestyle than those who use shell company to pay them dividend...

Singapore Tax loopholes (income, GST) that the rich dance circles around

Singapore Tax loopholes (income, GST) that the rich dance circles around
 - Regarding personal income taxes:
"Singapore follows a progressive tax rate starting at 0% and ending at 20% above S$320,000": ['Singapore Personal Income Tax Guide' (link)].
 - Regarding Corporate taxes:
'Corporate Tax Rates'

In life, one can never be too dependent on blind loyalties.

In life, one can never be too dependent on blind loyalties.

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Jarlaxle wrote:

it seems that politicians and soldiers got no loyalty
referrin to the upheaval in n.africa and middle east
at the first sign of troubles, politicians seek distance themselves from their leader.
armies suddenly turn the barrel against their commander.
did the politicians and generals forgotten about which is the pair of hands that have been feeding them and giving them the privilege?

Singapore: The state church of mammon.

Singapore: The state church of mammon.

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cancer81 wrote:

Are MaLay MPs solely responsible for the Malay community??

Quote:

Can PAP Malay MPs please explain what progress they have made in Malay youths’ education? TR:10Feb2011.
... Contrary to Singaporeans’ claims that only PAP MPs can do better a job in government, this does not seem to support such wild claims. In fact if Singaporeans are right that there are no politicians other than those in PAP who can do a better job, then going by the efficiency and effectiveness of these Malay MPs clearly indicate Singapore is in serious trouble.
http://www.temasekreview.com/2011/02...ths-education/

A Singapore divided is a Singapore for sold. We must strive not to let this happen too soon.

A Singapore divided is a Singapore sold. We must strive not to let this happen too soon.

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blacktoast94 (25-01-2011, 12:17 AM) wrote:

Why ppl want to vote for the opposition now?
Due to my lack of interest in newspapers/politics, i am still wondering why everyone is so unhappy with the PAP and want to vote for the opposition now. are they corrupted or what? please enlighten me and maybe give a few examples of why ppl think they are corrupted...
thanks!

Is LHL as chair of the PA 'illegal'? Shouldn't the PA be classified as political association too?

Is LHL as chair of the PA 'illegal'? Shouldn't the PA be classified as political association too?

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President Barack Obama wrote:

By S Ramesh | Posted: 14 February 2011 1621 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Online Citizen is not a passive website which simply hosts social or political commentaries by individuals, says Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...110648/1/.html