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What makes you delicious to mosquitoes? New research lists factors such as blood type, bacteria and sweat. WASHINGTON - Mosquitoes abound in the hot season. New research explains the insects' apparent are selectivity. Mosquitoes particularly like black, blue and red colours.

THE TRACKLESS TROLLEY OF SINGAPORE The early history of Singapore is shrouded in mystery. It seems to be established that the Malays settled there 1360 A.D., followed in 1377 A.D. by the Javanese who had invaded the island. Marco Polo does not mention it though he wintered in Sumatra on his way backin Europe. It was supposed to have been an important trading center in the early centuries, but when Great Britain acquired it, it was wholly uninhabited save by a few families of wild Malay fisher folk andl was a rendezvous of pirates. Today it is one of the world's chief distributing points for the commerce of all nations, truly a "crossroads of the world." Under British ru…

Meet my inconsiderate neighbour. This is not the first nor the last time that she parks like that.

This chart in general shows the concentration of pollutants in PSI. But does not take into consideration how fine the concentration are. For example a 2.5 means = not good for one's lungs.

This photo certainly touched my heart......

The underground car-park at Raffles Place. Today, many HDB car parks share this same idea of the 1960's. The upper level is a well landscaped garden. Change Alley a popular go to shopping alley in the 1960’s.

Words of wisdom: Your car is German. Your vodka is Russian. Your pizza is Italian. Your kebab is Turkish Your democracy is Greek. Your coffee is Brazilian. Your movies are American. Your tea is Tamil. Your shirt is Indian. Your oil is Saudi Arabian. Your electronics are Chinese. Your numbers Arabic, Your alphabetletters Latin. And you complain that your neighbour is an immigrant? Pull yourself together.

Many taxi drivers say that they are not machines and cannot work prolonged long hours without feeling the effects of health issues later on (besides the danger of fatigue).

1. At the recently renovated Hawker cum Market at Clementi Central; spotted:- 2. There is a circular hole drilled next to each of the table number. 3. I don't think it is for inserting an umbrella as the hole looks or seems too small for some umbrellas. Or is it because it ain't raining? 4. Have not seen anyone at this market making full use of this small circular "hole". 5. Neither does the cleaner "push" food remains into this circular hole? 6. What do you think this hole is for?

LKY's Prescience - SG future foretold in 1970s

Nowadays, Singapore Post Office (SingPost) don't deliver mails on Saturdays. And on occasions, I have encountered posting ordinary mails and the other party claimed that they did not receive it especially when posted in such letter boxes all over Singapore. Now I get! To me such, I have never ever seen such a signage placed so visible on a letter box, before (ever!) Is the message on top of the box trying to imply something? Please read between the lines....

Yes, he seems to be a professional cyclist! Clap, clap, clap...

This reminds me of landshare and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and River Cottage.... But different location: Singapore, Government Land, Pasir Ris, Elias area

Please don't look at the photos especially if you are about to eat something or have eaten your fill.... Using broken glass to line or protect the walls of homes were very common in the past. Let's say it was acceptable in the 1960's. In the past, the glass shards were relatively shallow and smaller. But wow! The glass shards here are certainly meant to "murder" someone! Very scary stuff!

Last year, I took some photos of the newly TOP Kovan Residences. This condo has lots for "eco cars" and even would you believe a lot soley for a family! This family is deplicted or described as a husband and wife with the husband hand in hand with a child; while wife is pushing a pram.

An excellent illustration of The 40 Best anti-aging superfoods. In fact, many of these 40 foods or fruits or nuts are common everyday "stuffs".... The 40 Best Age-Erasing Superfoods By: The editors of Men's Health http://www.menshealth.com/ Here goes:- 1. Almonds 2. Flaxseeds 3. Tomatoes 4. Sweet Potatoes 5. Spinach 6. Rosemary 7. Wild Salmon 8. Blueberries 9. Green Tea 10.Dark Chocolate 11.Tuna 12.Carrots 13.Dried Plums 14.Whole Grains 15.Red Wine 16.Yogurt 17.Avocado 18.Walnuts 19.Tumeric 20.Black Beans 21.Apples 22.Alsakan King Crab (Huh?) 23. Pomegranates 24. Pak Choy 25. Oysters 26. Broccoli 27. Kiwis 28. Olive Oil 29. Leeks 30. Artichokes 31. Chili Peppers 32. Ginge…

For info, for those who own bicycles, can get the labels from your neighbourhood police post. I know, it will not stop theft. http://solutions.3m.com.sg/wps/portal/3M/en_SG/Security_System/main/Products_Services/Labels_Software/

Source & Credit: http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/04/04/pap-the-master-illusionist/ Irefer to Mr Tan Jee Say?s article ?PAP?s low cunning ? a primary 1 half-truth?. This is what the PAP has transformed into for the last decade, telling us the half-truth! Let me quote you another example. Back during my NS days with the 5th Singapore Infantry Regiment, my CO was a president scholar. Because he wanted us to win the Best Infantry Award, he insist that we set a record timing for a 40km route march. On the day of the route march, he instructed all OCs to get those weaklings to report sick regardless of whether they are sick or not. Also, an order was given to our Medical O…

In my opinion, no country is immune from having people who fall thru the gaps of social support. Singapore prides itself in being seen as a country without destitutes? Some even say that Singapore is now in a situation of Social Recession. Photo taken at Bedok Central (outside KFC) at around 6.20am.......

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Well, in Singapore, if you are living at the newly TOP Trivista condo at Toa Payoh Lor 3; but may have disharmony at home; then look no further! For this situation, you have to solve it on your OWN!. However, if you have problems with your other races neighbours; then, maybe, there is some hope.. yes.. maybe... as you could approach the people shown in the attached sign?

I understand that you are a newbie. But, hope you understand, this is not a purely spoon feeding forum. Where you give your personal info and presto! An answer will drop down from the sky! Please post questions that are relevant to all. Not just about, Me, I, my. Of course in the most used words in the English dictionary are these words. But, you sure post it to the wrong forum.

I understand that you are a newbie. But, seriously, even many newbies care to do more homework before posting such a question. In my opinon, those who post such a question, (sigh)... should make some EFFORT or even a little effort in using the fingers to do more walking.... This forum is not new, and there are lots of resources in this forum alone stretching up to 1999 or earlier.. Please reflect closely.. your question is like: asking us how to tie a shoe! I know, in the past, in the show the Last ChineseEmperor Pu Yi; he did not know how to tie his shoes; that is understandable. He was a emperor.

Hey! What is this sign doing at a common bin in a Public Housing Board Flat? You must have used the wrong signage! This is not a hospital or some bio facility, PLEASE!

1. Do you know that within a relatively short span of 11 years, China has come a long way. 2. In the 1990's and even in 2002, large influencial sites like Geomancy.net with it's huge resources on Feng Shui was literary blocked in China. 3. As previously the late Chairman Mao, during the communist time, felt that either Feng Shui is a threat or a belief. 4. Fortunately, in the last few years, whilst in China, I tried to log in to my website: Geomancy.net and was pleasantly surprised that it is no longer filtered or blocked. 5. At that time, I don't know why, but China considered Feng Shui a religion. 6. Just imagine, Feng Shui is a Chinese institution and at that time; C…