2013年12月26日星期四
2013年12月25日星期三
2013年12月5日星期四
New app turns your smartphone into a top up machine for EZ-Link cards
New app turns your smartphone into a top up machine for EZ-Link cards
Land Transport Authority-owned EZ-Link has launched an app that turns your smartphone into a mobile machine that tops up the value of your EZ-link card.
Touted to be the world's first, the My EZ-Link Mobile app automates payment by charging to a user-designated Visa and MasterCard debit or credit card. Users must first enter personal and payment details into the app before they can tap their EZ-Link card on the smartphone to top up.
The app works only on smartphones that are near field communications (NFC) enabled. NFC is a wireless transmission technology that allows mobile payment.
With this, commuters need not visit ATMs or EZ-Link machines anymore. The smartphone payment option adds to existing fuss-free Giro and automatic stored-value reload options tied to the POSB ATM card and most credit cards.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Land Transport Authority-owned EZ-Link has launched an app that turns your smartphone into a mobile machine that tops up the value of your EZ-link card.
Touted to be the world's first, the My EZ-Link Mobile app automates payment by charging to a user-designated Visa and MasterCard debit or credit card. Users must first enter personal and payment details into the app before they can tap their EZ-Link card on the smartphone to top up.
The app works only on smartphones that are near field communications (NFC) enabled. NFC is a wireless transmission technology that allows mobile payment.
With this, commuters need not visit ATMs or EZ-Link machines anymore. The smartphone payment option adds to existing fuss-free Giro and automatic stored-value reload options tied to the POSB ATM card and most credit cards.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Open house of stage one of DTL
Open house of stage one of the Downtown Line on Saturday
Members of the public can get a sneak preview of stage one of the Downtown Line (DTL) during an open house on Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
The 4.3km-long DTL1 will open on Dec 22 with six stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, Bayfront, Promenade and Bugis. During the open house, visitors can take unlimited free rides along the line to view artworks at each station, and enjoy other activities and entertainment planned at four stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, and Bugis.
The theme for the open house is "Music through the years". For instance, music videos from the eighties and nineties will be played at the Downtown station, while classic tunes from the sixties will be played at Chinatown. Grassroots organisations from the Moulmein-Kallang and Tanjong Pagar GRCs will also put up performances like samba drumming.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
Members of the public can get a sneak preview of stage one of the Downtown Line (DTL) during an open house on Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
The 4.3km-long DTL1 will open on Dec 22 with six stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, Bayfront, Promenade and Bugis. During the open house, visitors can take unlimited free rides along the line to view artworks at each station, and enjoy other activities and entertainment planned at four stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, and Bugis.
The theme for the open house is "Music through the years". For instance, music videos from the eighties and nineties will be played at the Downtown station, while classic tunes from the sixties will be played at Chinatown. Grassroots organisations from the Moulmein-Kallang and Tanjong Pagar GRCs will also put up performances like samba drumming.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
2013年12月2日星期一
明年8长周末 本地掀出国热
明年8长周末 本地掀出国热
明年出现8个长周末，国人掀起出国热，而旅游业者也磨拳擦掌准备推出优惠配套“抢滩”。
人力部日前公布2014年公共假期，明年的11个公共假日当中，4天恰逢周末前后。另外4天则恰巧碰上周二或周四，国人只需请一天假，就能享有四天长周末。
公众李小姐（24岁）就认为，这么多个长周末让她可以省下不少年假，和家人出国共享天伦乐。
叶小姐（27岁，活动策划员）也十分期待地表示，繁忙的工作让她无法好好休息，打算规划明年8个长周末，出国充电。
春节恰逢长周末，多个行程已订满。
《新明日报》
明年出现8个长周末，国人掀起出国热，而旅游业者也磨拳擦掌准备推出优惠配套“抢滩”。
人力部日前公布2014年公共假期，明年的11个公共假日当中，4天恰逢周末前后。另外4天则恰巧碰上周二或周四，国人只需请一天假，就能享有四天长周末。
公众李小姐（24岁）就认为，这么多个长周末让她可以省下不少年假，和家人出国共享天伦乐。
叶小姐（27岁，活动策划员）也十分期待地表示，繁忙的工作让她无法好好休息，打算规划明年8个长周末，出国充电。
春节恰逢长周末，多个行程已订满。
《新明日报》
2013年11月22日星期五
2013年11月20日星期三
StarHub offers new WeChat prepaid plans
StarHub offers new WeChat prepaid plans
STARHUB has launched a new data plan to get prepaid users not using 3G data to try out the service, as well as give existing prepaid data users more choices.
The telco has teamed up with social-messaging service WeChat, developed by China-based Tencent Holdings, to allow its prepaid customers to chat all they want for 40 cents a day or $6 a month.
Data usage is capped at 1GB a day on the WeChat app, which lets users send text messages and share photos and animated "stickers". WeChat users can also press a button to speak to a group of friends.
Prior to this, StarHub had only prepaid data plans that cover both Web surfing and use of social-messaging service at a flat rate.
Three months ago, SingTel announced a similar partnership with California-based WhatsApp.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
STARHUB has launched a new data plan to get prepaid users not using 3G data to try out the service, as well as give existing prepaid data users more choices.
The telco has teamed up with social-messaging service WeChat, developed by China-based Tencent Holdings, to allow its prepaid customers to chat all they want for 40 cents a day or $6 a month.
Data usage is capped at 1GB a day on the WeChat app, which lets users send text messages and share photos and animated "stickers". WeChat users can also press a button to speak to a group of friends.
Prior to this, StarHub had only prepaid data plans that cover both Web surfing and use of social-messaging service at a flat rate.
Three months ago, SingTel announced a similar partnership with California-based WhatsApp.
~News courtesy of Straits Times~
2013年11月17日星期日
2013年11月12日星期二
Maybank Singapore launches mobile transaction app
Maybank Singapore launches mobile transaction app
Local banks are not resting on their laurels when it comes to online transactions.
Maybank Singapore has launched a new service that allows its customers to transfer or collect money through their mobile phones.
Customers can use Maybank Mobile Money to pay, for instance, online purchases.
All they need is a smartphone with a Maybank app.
The free service also reduces the reliance on cash or cheques among Singaporeans.
It also protects data privacy such as bank account details which are not required for this service.
Maybank said each transaction comes with a personal identification number (PIN) to ensure security.
The money receiver will have to obtain a PIN from the sender to get the funds transferred to their account.
By making the request for a PIN, the sender will ensure that the money is going to the correct party.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Local banks are not resting on their laurels when it comes to online transactions.
Maybank Singapore has launched a new service that allows its customers to transfer or collect money through their mobile phones.
Customers can use Maybank Mobile Money to pay, for instance, online purchases.
All they need is a smartphone with a Maybank app.
The free service also reduces the reliance on cash or cheques among Singaporeans.
It also protects data privacy such as bank account details which are not required for this service.
Maybank said each transaction comes with a personal identification number (PIN) to ensure security.
The money receiver will have to obtain a PIN from the sender to get the funds transferred to their account.
By making the request for a PIN, the sender will ensure that the money is going to the correct party.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2013年11月2日星期六
2013年10月24日星期四
iPad Air 11月1日本地推出
iPad Air 11月1日本地推出
iPad Air（右）及新iPad mini。（图／法新社）
苹果公司推出新款iPad及新iPad mini。名为“iPad Air”的新款iPad，更薄更轻，相机、上网功能，以及画面清晰度也提升。新产品下个月1日开始在新加坡售卖。iPad Air也号称市面上最轻的平板电脑。
苹果公司在新加坡时间昨天凌晨1时，于美国旧金山举行发布会，推介第5代iPad（名为“iPad Air”）和第2代iPad mini（Retina版iPad mini）。
功能虽然增加，速度也加快，但iPad Air电池的电力和上一代一样，可持续运作10小时。
iPad Air的屏幕尺寸保持在9.7英寸，也继续采用视网膜（Retina）显示屏，有银色和太空灰2种颜色供选择。容量有4种：16GB、32GB、64GB、128GB。
新iPad mini有银色和太空灰2种颜色，容量同为：16GB、32GB、64GB、128GB。
iPad Air及Retina版iPad mini都没有加入iPhone 5s首次推出的指纹识别系统。
新加坡与美国、中国、香港和日本等市场一样，将在11月1日推出iPad Air。
屏幕升级的Retina版iPad mini将于11月稍后时间推出。
苹果新产品售价
iPad Air
只限Wi-Fi功能：688元起
具备Wi-Fi、3G和4G功能：870元起
新iPad mini：548元起
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iPad Air（右）及新iPad mini。（图／法新社）
苹果公司推出新款iPad及新iPad mini。名为“iPad Air”的新款iPad，更薄更轻，相机、上网功能，以及画面清晰度也提升。新产品下个月1日开始在新加坡售卖。iPad Air也号称市面上最轻的平板电脑。
苹果公司在新加坡时间昨天凌晨1时，于美国旧金山举行发布会，推介第5代iPad（名为“iPad Air”）和第2代iPad mini（Retina版iPad mini）。
功能虽然增加，速度也加快，但iPad Air电池的电力和上一代一样，可持续运作10小时。
iPad Air的屏幕尺寸保持在9.7英寸，也继续采用视网膜（Retina）显示屏，有银色和太空灰2种颜色供选择。容量有4种：16GB、32GB、64GB、128GB。
新iPad mini有银色和太空灰2种颜色，容量同为：16GB、32GB、64GB、128GB。
iPad Air及Retina版iPad mini都没有加入iPhone 5s首次推出的指纹识别系统。
新加坡与美国、中国、香港和日本等市场一样，将在11月1日推出iPad Air。
屏幕升级的Retina版iPad mini将于11月稍后时间推出。
苹果新产品售价
iPad Air
只限Wi-Fi功能：688元起
具备Wi-Fi、3G和4G功能：870元起
新iPad mini：548元起
～以上新闻转载自omy～
2013年10月9日星期三
本地即将迎来免费体育频道
本地即将迎来免费体育频道
星和新改版的超级体育竞技场（SuperSports Arena）频道，明天零时起播出，即使不是星和的付费电视用户，一般观众也能把电视调频至76.25 MHz收看。
这个免费的体育频道全天候播放节目，包括：本地及国际体育内容、与体育有关的娱乐节目，甚至可能包括美国职业篮球赛（NBA）的直播。但因版权限制，暂无法直接播出英超比赛。
这个体育频道每晚7时将播出30分钟的体育新闻节目，启播当晚登场的将是新加坡全国奥理会副主席黄思绵，以及新加坡12狮前主帅孙德兰慕迪的访问。
本地电视台曾在2000年推出“都市体育台”（SportsCity），但该频道在2002年停播，之后，新加坡有超过10年没有免费的体育频道。
星和昨天也与新加坡体育理事会签署3年的合作谅解备忘录，这意味着本地体育明星将来可通过这个频道，获得更多的曝光率。
～以上新闻转载自omy～
星和新改版的超级体育竞技场（SuperSports Arena）频道，明天零时起播出，即使不是星和的付费电视用户，一般观众也能把电视调频至76.25 MHz收看。
这个免费的体育频道全天候播放节目，包括：本地及国际体育内容、与体育有关的娱乐节目，甚至可能包括美国职业篮球赛（NBA）的直播。但因版权限制，暂无法直接播出英超比赛。
这个体育频道每晚7时将播出30分钟的体育新闻节目，启播当晚登场的将是新加坡全国奥理会副主席黄思绵，以及新加坡12狮前主帅孙德兰慕迪的访问。
本地电视台曾在2000年推出“都市体育台”（SportsCity），但该频道在2002年停播，之后，新加坡有超过10年没有免费的体育频道。
星和昨天也与新加坡体育理事会签署3年的合作谅解备忘录，这意味着本地体育明星将来可通过这个频道，获得更多的曝光率。
～以上新闻转载自omy～
2013年10月4日星期五
2013年10月2日星期三
2013年9月30日星期一
2013年9月26日星期四
2013年9月25日星期三
2013年9月24日星期二
2013年9月22日星期日
2013年9月15日星期日
Adidas Limited Edition
Sale Period
12 Sep 2013 - 18 Sep 2013
Sale Information
Get 40-50% OFF on selected models of footwear! Please check in-store as the sale is while stocks last.
Available at LE Vault @ JEM, LE Vault @ 313, LE Chamber
**Selected models also available @ LE Peninsula
12 Sep 2013 - 18 Sep 2013
Sale Information
Get 40-50% OFF on selected models of footwear! Please check in-store as the sale is while stocks last.
Available at LE Vault @ JEM, LE Vault @ 313, LE Chamber
**Selected models also available @ LE Peninsula
2013年9月14日星期六
2013年9月9日星期一
2013年9月8日星期日
Four estates to get new eating houses
Four estates to get new eating houses by year's end
An eating house in Singapore. (Photo: Ooi Boon Keong)
Residents of Sengkang, Sembawang, Woodlands and Yishun can look forward to having new eating houses in their respective towns this year.
Of the 30 new eating houses that will be built across 11 towns by 2015, six are expected to be completed by the end of this year - three in Sengkang, and one each in Sembawang, Woodlands and Yishun - and another 17 are expected to come on stream next year.
Although most of these eating houses will be sited near new public housing developments in young and middle-age towns, including in Punggol, Sembawang, Woodlands and Hougang, "a handful" will also be built in the mature towns of Bukit Merah, Geylang and Queenstown.
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) revealed these details following TODAY's request for an update on the status of the 30 new eating houses that the Ministry of National Development (MND) said it would be building, which it hoped would help keep stall rentals in check.
This was in response to a question West Coast GRC Member of Parliament Foo Mee Har had tabled in Parliament last month, on the safeguards the Government was putting in place to moderate potential rental increases for HDB coffee shop tenants.
Ms Foo's question was prompted by reports that a Hougang coffee shop had traded hands at a record price of S$23.8 million.
A little more than a week later, another coffee shop along Tampines Street 91 was also put on sale, with the vendors hoping for offers "in the region of S$10 million to S$12 million".
Residents living near the six new eating houses that will be completed by the end of this year - all located within new public housing projects that are nearing completion - were thrilled with the news.
Some Sembawang Drive residents, who will soon be able to tuck in at Block 463, told of having to live with choosing between hopping on the only bus service (962) to reach eateries in Sun Plaza and walking for 20 minutes to the nearest coffeeshop at Block 511.
The other eatery, a small cafe at Block 483, closes too early for those looking to satiate hunger pangs late at night, residents said.
Retiree, Mr Surendran, who has been living in the area for five years, said: "We're Singaporeans, and sometimes we like to have supper, but the cafe closes too early at 9.30pm."
The situation is similar over at Sengkang, which will have three new eating houses by December.
Those living opposite the new site on Anchorvale Road said they now have to take a 10- to 20-minute walk to a NTUC Foodfare outlet at Block 308 or a foodcourt at Block 303 Anchorvale Link. Others, like property agent Vanny Lim, take a bus to Compass Point. "I eat out almost every day and there are really not many choices around here," the 42-year-old said.
Sengkang West MP Lam Pin Min said he was "excited" about the news of the upcoming eating houses which will "definitely provide more convenience and food options for the residents staying nearby".
Pointing out that it was "unlikely" that the NEA would build a new hawker centre or wet market in Fernvale or Anchorvale because of the existing ones in Sengkang Square and an upcoming mall, he said the new eating houses "will serve as an alternative for such food and beverage amenities".
Mr Liang Eng Hwa, who takes care of Bukit Panjang as MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, said he is expecting three new coffee shops in Bukit Panjang over the next few years.
He added that he is also in talks with the NEA to build another hawker centre in the northern part of the town, on top of one that is located at the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Pending Road.
Said Mr Liang: "Residents have told me that the hawkers and food centres here are inadequate ... People want somewhere convenient and affordable to eat."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
An eating house in Singapore. (Photo: Ooi Boon Keong)
Residents of Sengkang, Sembawang, Woodlands and Yishun can look forward to having new eating houses in their respective towns this year.
Of the 30 new eating houses that will be built across 11 towns by 2015, six are expected to be completed by the end of this year - three in Sengkang, and one each in Sembawang, Woodlands and Yishun - and another 17 are expected to come on stream next year.
Although most of these eating houses will be sited near new public housing developments in young and middle-age towns, including in Punggol, Sembawang, Woodlands and Hougang, "a handful" will also be built in the mature towns of Bukit Merah, Geylang and Queenstown.
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) revealed these details following TODAY's request for an update on the status of the 30 new eating houses that the Ministry of National Development (MND) said it would be building, which it hoped would help keep stall rentals in check.
This was in response to a question West Coast GRC Member of Parliament Foo Mee Har had tabled in Parliament last month, on the safeguards the Government was putting in place to moderate potential rental increases for HDB coffee shop tenants.
Ms Foo's question was prompted by reports that a Hougang coffee shop had traded hands at a record price of S$23.8 million.
A little more than a week later, another coffee shop along Tampines Street 91 was also put on sale, with the vendors hoping for offers "in the region of S$10 million to S$12 million".
Residents living near the six new eating houses that will be completed by the end of this year - all located within new public housing projects that are nearing completion - were thrilled with the news.
Some Sembawang Drive residents, who will soon be able to tuck in at Block 463, told of having to live with choosing between hopping on the only bus service (962) to reach eateries in Sun Plaza and walking for 20 minutes to the nearest coffeeshop at Block 511.
The other eatery, a small cafe at Block 483, closes too early for those looking to satiate hunger pangs late at night, residents said.
Retiree, Mr Surendran, who has been living in the area for five years, said: "We're Singaporeans, and sometimes we like to have supper, but the cafe closes too early at 9.30pm."
The situation is similar over at Sengkang, which will have three new eating houses by December.
Those living opposite the new site on Anchorvale Road said they now have to take a 10- to 20-minute walk to a NTUC Foodfare outlet at Block 308 or a foodcourt at Block 303 Anchorvale Link. Others, like property agent Vanny Lim, take a bus to Compass Point. "I eat out almost every day and there are really not many choices around here," the 42-year-old said.
Sengkang West MP Lam Pin Min said he was "excited" about the news of the upcoming eating houses which will "definitely provide more convenience and food options for the residents staying nearby".
Pointing out that it was "unlikely" that the NEA would build a new hawker centre or wet market in Fernvale or Anchorvale because of the existing ones in Sengkang Square and an upcoming mall, he said the new eating houses "will serve as an alternative for such food and beverage amenities".
Mr Liang Eng Hwa, who takes care of Bukit Panjang as MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, said he is expecting three new coffee shops in Bukit Panjang over the next few years.
He added that he is also in talks with the NEA to build another hawker centre in the northern part of the town, on top of one that is located at the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Pending Road.
Said Mr Liang: "Residents have told me that the hawkers and food centres here are inadequate ... People want somewhere convenient and affordable to eat."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2013年9月2日星期一
2013年8月29日星期四
2013年8月27日星期二
MediaCorp Subaru Challenge returns for its 12th year
MediaCorp Subaru Challenge returns for its 12th year
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year. The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
Participants at the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2012.
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year.
The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
It starts on 26 October at Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza.
The competition brings together a total of 400 contestants.
More than 300 will be Singaporeans. The rest come from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
All contestants will try to outlast one another by placing their right palms firmly within the surface area of palm-shaped decals stuck on the surfaces of several cars.
Contestants will be given a five-minute break once every six hours throughout the competition.
The top prize is the Subaru Forester 2.0i Premium worth S$85,000 without COE.
"The MediaCorp Subaru Challenge has continually evolved over the years,” said Glenn Tan, executive director at Tan Chong International Limited.
"This is one of the reasons it's kept its place among the annual highlights in Singapore's event calendar. As we mark the 12th year in 2013, the challenge has become tougher, more interesting and even more fun, so look out for new twists and bigger rewards."
In addition to being eligible for the grand prize, regional contestants will also compete for additional titles and cash prizes.
The title of Country Winner and a cash prize of S$1,000 will be awarded to the final standing representative of each participating market.
The last standing regional contestant will win the Asian Winner title and walk away with an additional S$5,000 cash. The country or region whose participants have the longest combined standing time will be awarded the Country Team Winner title along with a cash prize of S$10,000, to be equally divided among the team.
To mark the 12th year of the challenge, attractive prizes will also be given away once every 12 hours during the competition.
"On the social media front, new avenues to stay connected with contest updates will be introduced on Twitter and through the official Facebook page. As with every year, we look forward to see if another record time will be established by the ultimate challenge winner," said Erina Cook, senior programme director at MediaCorp’s Gold 90.5FM.
Those who want to take part in the challenge can call in to MediaCorp's radio stations - Gold 90.5FM, Class 95FM or 987FM from 9 September to 11 October to enter the first qualifying round.
This year, five lucky hopefuls can also qualify directly for the challenge through participation in activities organised by Motor Image via its "I LOVE SUBARU" Facebook fan page.
Another five direct entries can be won through activities organised by LostPaws, a free online community service that allows the public to put up pets or abandoned animals for adoption and help reunite lost pets with their owners via their community watch.
Last year's winner was Tholmas Gan Yu Shen, a 42-year-old Singaporean who checked in 78 hours and 30 minutes of standing time.
The current record stands at 81 hours and 32 minutes, held by the 2008 winner, Singaporean George Lee.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year. The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
Participants at the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge 2012.
Asia's most demanding and largest endurance contest, the MediaCorp Subaru Challenge - The Asian Face-Off, is back for its 12th year.
The event is a joint initiative between Motor Image Enterprises and MediaCorp.
It starts on 26 October at Ngee Ann City's Civic Plaza.
The competition brings together a total of 400 contestants.
More than 300 will be Singaporeans. The rest come from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
All contestants will try to outlast one another by placing their right palms firmly within the surface area of palm-shaped decals stuck on the surfaces of several cars.
Contestants will be given a five-minute break once every six hours throughout the competition.
The top prize is the Subaru Forester 2.0i Premium worth S$85,000 without COE.
"The MediaCorp Subaru Challenge has continually evolved over the years,” said Glenn Tan, executive director at Tan Chong International Limited.
"This is one of the reasons it's kept its place among the annual highlights in Singapore's event calendar. As we mark the 12th year in 2013, the challenge has become tougher, more interesting and even more fun, so look out for new twists and bigger rewards."
In addition to being eligible for the grand prize, regional contestants will also compete for additional titles and cash prizes.
The title of Country Winner and a cash prize of S$1,000 will be awarded to the final standing representative of each participating market.
The last standing regional contestant will win the Asian Winner title and walk away with an additional S$5,000 cash. The country or region whose participants have the longest combined standing time will be awarded the Country Team Winner title along with a cash prize of S$10,000, to be equally divided among the team.
To mark the 12th year of the challenge, attractive prizes will also be given away once every 12 hours during the competition.
"On the social media front, new avenues to stay connected with contest updates will be introduced on Twitter and through the official Facebook page. As with every year, we look forward to see if another record time will be established by the ultimate challenge winner," said Erina Cook, senior programme director at MediaCorp’s Gold 90.5FM.
Those who want to take part in the challenge can call in to MediaCorp's radio stations - Gold 90.5FM, Class 95FM or 987FM from 9 September to 11 October to enter the first qualifying round.
This year, five lucky hopefuls can also qualify directly for the challenge through participation in activities organised by Motor Image via its "I LOVE SUBARU" Facebook fan page.
Another five direct entries can be won through activities organised by LostPaws, a free online community service that allows the public to put up pets or abandoned animals for adoption and help reunite lost pets with their owners via their community watch.
Last year's winner was Tholmas Gan Yu Shen, a 42-year-old Singaporean who checked in 78 hours and 30 minutes of standing time.
The current record stands at 81 hours and 32 minutes, held by the 2008 winner, Singaporean George Lee.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2013年8月21日星期三
Handy way soon to borrow library books
Handy way soon to borrow library books
There will soon be a more convenient way to borrow library books.
With a new application for smartphones and tablets, users will just have to download it to scan the barcodes on library books.
They can then borrow the books and bring them home directly, bypassing the need for identity card or library card and self-service machines.
The application will be ready next year.
The National Library Board showcased the application at the World Library and Information Congress which is taking place from 17-23 August.
Jasna Dhansukhlal, National Library Board's assistant director (library services and management), said: "It's really for people who are on the go, to make it very convenient and accessible to all of them.
"They can check out books, they can renew their loans, they can check whether the book is available at other libraries, they can even look for similar titles.
"This will make it very convenient for people who are not able to come down to the library and would like to use the services that we have in our public libraries."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
There will soon be a more convenient way to borrow library books.
With a new application for smartphones and tablets, users will just have to download it to scan the barcodes on library books.
They can then borrow the books and bring them home directly, bypassing the need for identity card or library card and self-service machines.
The application will be ready next year.
The National Library Board showcased the application at the World Library and Information Congress which is taking place from 17-23 August.
Jasna Dhansukhlal, National Library Board's assistant director (library services and management), said: "It's really for people who are on the go, to make it very convenient and accessible to all of them.
"They can check out books, they can renew their loans, they can check whether the book is available at other libraries, they can even look for similar titles.
"This will make it very convenient for people who are not able to come down to the library and would like to use the services that we have in our public libraries."
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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两菜一肉卖$2 一天卖500盘
两菜一肉卖$2 一天卖500盘
摊位每天推出20多样菜色，让食客选择。（摄影／刘启成）
好心菜饭伯，红山咖啡店经营摊位，见区内老人多，两菜一肉只卖2元，一天可售出超过500盘。
60岁的苏建发从事餐饮业长达30年，育有两女一男的他，本来打算退休在家享清福，却在朋友的力邀下“重出江湖”，在对方位于惹兰红山第1座组屋楼下的咖啡店卖杂菜饭。
他发现，住在附近的居民大多为贫困老人，经济能力有限，为了照顾这些和他一样年过半百的老人家，决定把一盘两菜一肉的杂菜饭定价2元。
“虽然价格便宜，但我并没有偷工减料，所使用的白米都是上等的泰国香米。”
居民和打工族赞：好吃又超值。
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摊位每天推出20多样菜色，让食客选择。（摄影／刘启成）
好心菜饭伯，红山咖啡店经营摊位，见区内老人多，两菜一肉只卖2元，一天可售出超过500盘。
60岁的苏建发从事餐饮业长达30年，育有两女一男的他，本来打算退休在家享清福，却在朋友的力邀下“重出江湖”，在对方位于惹兰红山第1座组屋楼下的咖啡店卖杂菜饭。
他发现，住在附近的居民大多为贫困老人，经济能力有限，为了照顾这些和他一样年过半百的老人家，决定把一盘两菜一肉的杂菜饭定价2元。
“虽然价格便宜，但我并没有偷工减料，所使用的白米都是上等的泰国香米。”
居民和打工族赞：好吃又超值。
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