Are you ready for 7 million people on tiny Singapore?
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ChiefKiasu:
If truly hungry, the boys should spend their money on something more substantial like a loaf of bread which also costs about the same in value rather than a measly muffin.
That is so sad!concern2:
DH shared with me something he encountered at a Petrol station some time ago:
2 local boys, one about P5 and another about P3, asking for the price of each of the Delifr items, to the eventual impatience of the cashier. Finally, the boys asked for one muffin and left. DH stepped out later to see 3 boys savouring on the single muffin they bought.
You know, make your dollar stretch. :idea: -
sunflower:
Why the trouble of using an iron? Haven't you heard of electric sandwich maker? Works just the same.
Wow, interesting and thanks for the tips! Learnt something new today!WeiHan:
You can iron it without steam on. The principle is to toast the bread fast. Don't need to press completely flat on the bread..just slightly press it. The heat will go to aluminium foil and then to the bread...which will toast and turn it crispy and the cheese will melt also....and is suppose to be done in less than 30 seconds.
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Fresco:
Why the trouble of using an iron? Haven't you heard of electric sandwich maker? Works just the same.[/quote]Haha, of course I know about the sandwich maker. Just that it’s the FIRST time I heard of using IRON to make sandwich!
Wow, interesting and thanks for the tips! Learnt something new today!sunflower:
[quote=\"WeiHan\"]
You can iron it without steam on. The principle is to toast the bread fast. Don't need to press completely flat on the bread..just slightly press it. The heat will go to aluminium foil and then to the bread...which will toast and turn it crispy and the cheese will melt also....and is suppose to be done in less than 30 seconds.
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sunflower:
This method taught in TV program. I guess you can save money buying a sandwich maker.
Haha, of course I know about the sandwich maker. Just that it’s the FIRST time I heard of using IRON to make sandwich! -
Fresco:
If truly hungry, the boys should spend their money on something more substantial like a loaf of bread which also costs about the same in value rather than a measly muffin.
That is so sad!ChiefKiasu:
[quote=\"concern2\"]DH shared with me something he encountered at a Petrol station some time ago:
2 local boys, one about P5 and another about P3, asking for the price of each of the Delifr items, to the eventual impatience of the cashier. Finally, the boys asked for one muffin and left. DH stepped out later to see 3 boys savouring on the single muffin they bought.
You know, make your dollar stretch. :idea:[/quote]I did wonder too. The incidence is indeed sad. It was pirate's comment about buying what one can afford, that some goods aren't necessity that this incidence came to mind.
The widening of income gap has made certain food / items a luxury for the low income group. Having that extra amount of money perhaps, to the boys, was a little chance for them to try out something they can't usually afford. After asking the prices of each of the items, they realized they could afford only one muffin.
I don't think we would expect well-dressed boys of the same age who stepped out from their parent's vehicles to do the same thing these 3 boys did. It is something for us mull over, I feel. -
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concern2:
I have a different take on the incident, actually. The boys may only have that amount of money on them at that moment, and maybe they just wanted a snack? Sometimes, it's just fun to share. If they were really hungry, I think they would have been smart enough to make their money stretch by going somewhere cheaper than a petrol station shop.I did wonder too. The incidence is indeed sad. It was pirate's comment about buying what one can afford, that some goods aren't necessity that this incidence came to mind.
The widening of income gap has made certain food / items a luxury for the low income group. Having that extra amount of money perhaps, to the boys, was a little chance for them to try out something they can't usually afford. After asking the prices of each of the items, they realized they could afford only one muffin.
I don't think we would expect well-dressed boys of the same age who stepped out from their parent's vehicles to do the same thing these 3 boys did. It is something for us mull over, I feel. -
slmkhoo:
If it is in the late afternoon (for single session) or evening, the school canteen may be closed. The nearest food source may be the petrol kiosk ( I know at least one primary school fits the bill). The petrol kiosk doesn't sell bread loaves, the muffin may be the cheapest apart from a small bar of chocolate or a small pack of chips.
I have a different take on the incident, actually. The boys may only have that amount of money on them at that moment, and maybe they just wanted a snack? Sometimes, it's just fun to share. If they were really hungry, I think they would have been smart enough to make their money stretch by going somewhere cheaper than a petrol station shop.concern2:
I did wonder too. The incidence is indeed sad. It was pirate's comment about buying what one can afford, that some goods aren't necessity that this incidence came to mind.
The widening of income gap has made certain food / items a luxury for the low income group. Having that extra amount of money perhaps, to the boys, was a little chance for them to try out something they can't usually afford. After asking the prices of each of the items, they realized they could afford only one muffin.
I don't think we would expect well-dressed boys of the same age who stepped out from their parent's vehicles to do the same thing these 3 boys did. It is something for us mull over, I feel. -
Obviously we are not ready. In the trains we are already packed like sardines. Anymore we will have people sitting on top.
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sunflower:
i know what you meanIt’s not whether we can squeeze in 7 million, 10 or even 12 million people in this small island, with proper planning, or course we can. If there’s a will, there’s a way. We can reclaim land, dig up graves and use up every inch of land or even build water city!
We can build more flats, extending up to the sky, expand transport networks, build more amenities, and even carve out areas where only the rich can afford to pay for the much needed spacious living, the likes of the Sentosa Cove.
However, is this type of environment conducive for living? People crowding everywhere, in parks, gardens, recreational facilities, where you can hardly find enough “space” to think, reflect and relax. Even our homes are built so small that people will feel rather catastrophic, especially when more children (this is encouraged, right?) come along. With everything planned and built, we would feel everything is so artificial, with no or very few nature surrounding us.
I anticipate such high density living would surely have some ill-effects on people’s mental and physical health. So yes, I do hope there IS a reasonable limit so that ordinary people like us can live in a more conducive environment. Stressful living environment created by space crunch CAN be avoided if we have a more holistic view when crafting policies, which do not just focus on numbers only. Or do we want an environment where only the elitists have the luxury of space? Frankly, I feel even the dead need some “breathing” space!
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