Catholic Br: Abstinence Programs Not Answer to Teen Sex; Civilization Must Die
Region: Singapore
An expert in sexual education in Singapore, Br. Micheal Broughton speaks about the rising number of teens engaging in sexual activity and what why he feels abstinence is not the answer. Neither teaching abstinence nor responsible sex is sufficient in combating the rise in teenage sexual activity – a result of a hedonistic society. That’s according to Br. Michael Broughton, FSC, Brother President of two... more
Views: 1766Alonso Lives The Singapore Dream
Region: SingaporeAlonso's startling comeback from the 15th grid after a poor second qualifier showing to snatch the first place in the Singapore Grand Prix is the perfect end not just for him, but also for Singapore. Not just because it makes for a dramatic race, but Alonso's triumph is also almost symbolic of what my country Singapore stands for - overcoming the odds and exceeding expectations. When his engine cut in the qualifier c... more
Views: 1683Alonso Triumph in World's First Night Race
Region: Singapore
SINGAPORE – Fernando Alonso of Spain has taken the Singapore Grand Prix after a night filled with nerve-wracking twists and turns. His first win since last year's Italian Grand Prix, Alsonso showed extraordinary fighting spirit as he emerged first in two practice sessions but had to start 15th on the grid after his engine cut during the second qualifying session. The Renault driver came in 2.95 seconds ahead of... more
Views: 2089Singapore all geared up for the World's First F1 Night Race
Region: Singapore
If you were going to the Central Business District area in the Singapore, you would probably wonder what is going on with the place. Road closed and fenced up like a fortress. Well this is in preparation for the upcoming Singtel Singapore Formula One, the world's first night race. There are many F1 fans around the world will be in Singapore to catch the actions from 26 September to 28 September 2008. F1 signboards ... more
Views: 1572Made-in-China Dairy Products Recalled
Region: Singapore
Sterilised milk and other dairy products containing the substance melamine are being recalled by Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA). Melamine, a substance used to increase protein in milk formula, was found to cause kidney stones in many Chinese babies who consume it. In China, more than 6,000 babies fell sick and four have died from drinking milk containing melamine. The AVA found that Dutch Lady s... more
Views: 1400World's First F1 Night Race in Singapore
Region: Singapore
Only less than 100 tickets are left for the world's first ever Formula One night race that will happen next weekend in Singapore. And they cost $1,800 a piece. More than 50,000 tourists from around the world will flock to the event, with another 500 million expected to watch the race on their television screens. Singapore hopes the F1 night race will boost its reputation as a lifestyle hub in the region, as well as s... more
Views: 1332World Markets rallied on US possible rescue plan
Region: SingaporeOn 19 September 2008, world markets were seen rebounding dramatically to fresh heights after a weeks of drowning and relentless selling when the news came that US may be going to save its economy by helping financial companies which in term will saved the world economy. This really impact markets all over the world as it can be easily seen on Asian Markets when Hang Seng Index, HSI rallied by more than 1695.27 points ... more
Views: 1292New Weapon In The Fight Against Malaria
Region: Singapore
As malaria-causing protozoan parasites seem to toughen up against even the best medication, scientists have found a new weapon to combat them. Originally intended to fight cancer, laboratory tests have shown that the compound also disrupts the "genetic programme" of the parasite. This "genetic programme" helps the parasite to survive within the Anopheles mosquitoes that transmit the disease, as well as within a human... more
Views: 1421I Walked In The Shoes Of An Ex-Con
Region: Singapore
September is the month of the Yellow Ribbons, and over the weekend, the Yellow Ribbon Project set up shop at the main junction of Marina Square- an exhibition entitled "Crossroads". The Yellow Ribbon Project is an initiative that seeks to facilitate an ex-offender's reintergration into mainstream society. Named after Irwin Levine's song, it aspires to encourage citizens to adopt a positive attitude towards ex-inmates ... more
Views: 684A Temple Of Sugar
Region: Singapore
At the Singapore Biennale 2008 art exhibition sits, literally, a very sweet temple - 5.5 tonnes of sugar have gone into its construction. But its sugary exterior belies its sombre meaning. The makers Chaw Ei Thein, Richard Streitmatter-Tran and Aung Ko toiled for two weeks, working 14 hours a day to complete the installation. The temple's dimensions are 2.6 m tall and 2.1 m wide. Its name, September Sweetness, ... more
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