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@floppy said in I think, therefore I am.:

pirate\" post_id=\"2133051\" time=\"1713922405\" user_id=\"66252:

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Just like so-called aid to African countries conditional upon the country implementing a political system whereby people have to form different political parties to fight among themselves.

There have been many success stories of Western aid transforming the countries in Africa from being poor and exploited place to being rich and developed nations.

Ok... Maybe not that many successes. Maybe not even one.
But hey, it's been only 70+ years of trying. Give and take another 70+ years, I am sure the aid will work.

Test 1

Philippines : is so hot, that u can't breathe


https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260173/philippines-its-so-hot-you-cant-breathe-heat-index-touches-47-degrees-celsius


Malaysia : many states, are above 40 degree

pirate\" post_id=\"2132966\" time=\"1713677188\" user_id=\"66252:

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/satellite-imagery-shows-precision-attack-damaged-air-defence-system-at-iranian-base
...

Honestly speaking, it is good that not much damage was done and the Iranians seem placated. At least the world lives to see another day.

pirate\" post_id=\"2132970\" time=\"1713679283\" user_id=\"66252:

https://www.facebook.com/k.shanmugam.page

Singapore's 4th PM in 59 years. As opposed to 4th PM in 4.9 years.

:rahrah:

He was just upset that the article mentioned him and his long service! Buay paisay since 1988.

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2132866\" time=\"1713509571\" user_id=\"3:

Please accept our sincere apologies for the unprecedented shutdown of our services over the last day and a half.

Apparently, our server was going to be \"migrated\" to another server. I was not told about it, and there were denials from our technical team that they were informed. Then they had a problem trying to bring up the new server and it was a mess. Finally I forced them to bring back the old server, and so here we are again. It was a horrendous affair.

We are going to sue the hosting company for creating this mess out of the blue for no apparent reason at all. It was ridiculous.

No need to sue lah... only the lawyers will end up being the winner.
It's time to change to a new hosting company (psst: need a referral code?) :laugh:

I know that some moving companies offer disposal services. We used it when moving to another city.

Soles4Souls Shoe Drive

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As it relates to IP, I don’t think MOE ever said whatever kids make it there are 100% the top 4,000 (or whatever the number is) academically capable kids in the country. Yet, it seems like many here just want to point fingers at someone that may not be doing as well as someone else that’s not in IP or claim that this is why IP doesn’t work. For many, IP has probably been a homerun, irrespective of whether they are in the top couple/few percent or outside of the top 10%. If the complaint is mainly on the social aspects, I guess I understand.


Further, in academics (or sports or work) there is no measure of innate ability. We observe output, which is some function of ability and effort (and variance or luck), and that is all that matters. Combined with the above, I’m not sure why there seems to be continued jabs at those who got there via tuition. Quite possibly, many forms of “home support,” both academic and non-academic, are even more effective (and a privilege). We should be grateful if our kids don’t need additional support rather than throw knives at those who do.

Anyways, whether some tweaks should still be made, that may be the case.

I recommend reading Caitlin Johnstone.

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2130512\" time=\"1709960509\" user_id=\"14025:

Anybody knows where to deposit the used or new CNY red packets for recycling purpose?

There's a link to the list of locations, and a photo of what the boxes look like:
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/stop-dont-trash-your-used-red-packets-recycle-them-instead

Overseas volunteer trip to Cebu

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AxMfFrxzsk9IwIEz_myxPzWzvFkbThVl
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=784694837026653&set=pcb.784695907026546&locale=id_ID

Claire Chung\" post_id=\"2130164\" time=\"1709512475\" user_id=\"157506:[quote=\"Claire Chung\" post_id=2130164 time=1709512475 user_id=157506]
I need a space to release. My helper of more than 10 years was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2021, and we decided to support her for treatment here in SG as she had been with us for many years, and was part of the family. It was very expensive but sending her back to Philippines for treatment was not really an option as the hospitals there were still struggling to deal with covid. She went through chemo and the final operation, and had recovered well.

Last year she was supposed to go for the check up to make sure the cancer had not relapsed. However, I was so worried that it would relapse and I don't have the means to support her for another round of treatment, so I just skipped the check up, and only requested for more of the medication. My intention then was to let her go back to Philippines in Dec 2023, and to do the check up there. If there was any issue, I can still support her medical fees.

So I spoke to her about it. Somehow I'm not sure whether it was miscommunicated or she didn't understand me, nothing was spoken about her leaving in Dec 2023. It didn't help that I had an operation in Nov 2023 and was trying to recover. It dragged until 2024, and I told her that she needs to go back to continue her medication in Philippines. I then asked her to give me a date for me to buy her air ticket back.

Suddenly about 3 weeks ago she said she actually wants to stay in SG to work (3 years ago she was hesitant to renew her contract so I had assumed that she already wants to go back), but I was concerned about her medication. And honestly my children are big already and don't really need her help, plus I was still trying to recover from the financial strain that her treatment caused.

After some discussions, she said she will go back to Philippines. Her mom also wanted her back, especially after her cancer episode. So I bought the ticket on the date that she requested for. But on hindsight, I think it seemed like I was just hell bent on sending her back, which wasn't my intention.

She left last Sat night, and it was such a traumatic experience for my family. At the departure, we were all sobbing. She was thankful to us for supporting her through cancer, and being kind to her throughout her 10 years with us. My son was the hardest hit. She was with us since he was 2 months old, and he felt like she was a second mother to him. I had never seen him cry so badly openly, and then I realised how traumatic it must be for him. I'm not someone who is very expressive or emotional, so I treated her leaving quite matter of factly, that the children are big enough, I am struggling financially, and she needs to follow up on the necessary check ups. On hindsight, I should have done a proper goodbye instead of being so \"casual\" about it. Now, I'm feeling so much guilt, towards her and towards my son. Why didn't I just wait a while more, let her decide whether she wants to stay or go back, and then do a proper closure.

It's been two days, I haven't been able to deal with the guilt ever since she left. I can't mention her or think about her without breaking down. I can't bring myself to go into her room now, I can't bring myself to think about clearing out her room. My son also breaks down at the mention of her, and I feel so guilty about not realising how traumatic it would be for him. This feeling is identical to when someone close to you has just passed away.

I probably wouldn't get any response to this post. But if anyone is reading this, have you experienced this? How long does it take to get over this? How can I help my son to get over this too?[/quote]

Do you still have the contact with her? You and your son can go to Philippines to visit her during his school holiday and you can also financially support her medical fees there if you are willing to. For you son, just explain to him the maid wants to stay with her own mother and family members because her mother and relatives miss her. You son can also any time call her or video with her anytime via handphone.

markdis\" post_id=\"2128418\" time=\"1706881981\" user_id=\"203606:

My kids would love to visit one of those!

My girl too!

Apparently the Dumb and Dumber Senate Sequel has started screening.

Leeee\" post_id=\"2126664\" time=\"1704791465\" user_id=\"203720:

Do you know how can I get a exam paper wesite?

Ask google?

can I get in there? does it need any criteria?

Caught the latest episode of 《前线追逐》regarding fostering:


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Column published last week, discussing whether school principals should have a longer tenure?


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