Re-living Life

The Yellow Ribbon Project aims to help ex-convicts re-integrate into society. Don't we all make mistakes? Shouldn't everyone be given a chance in our society again, especially when they've served their time and punishment? So wear a yellow ribbon from now till Sept 17. Show you care and show there is acceptance and tolerance.

Bruce Sterling on Singapore

Bruce Sterling came and went for the Singapore Writer's Festival, and left some reflections in cyberspace, particularly some thoughts about the Singapore government. And no, it isn't all bashing like William Gibson.

Singapore the gambling city

The National Council for Problem Gambling has been setup, reportedly with a budget of S$1 million, to tackle the problems of Singapore gamblers. According to an AFP article, the government rakes in "800 million US dollars a year -- or 2.2 million dollars a day", in duties from regulated horse betting, lotteries and sports betting. So just 3-4 hours of those taxes should cover the council's operating budget. One can only wonder how much that figure balloons up to after the two IRs are setup. Double down, anyone?