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First Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, 1923-2015

Lee Kuan Yew’s analytical prowess and leadership skills

Posted by Dave Junia 28 March 15 Current Affairs, Values Analysis, Clarity, Commitment, Conviction, Effectiveness, Leadership, Lee Kuan Yew, Self improvement, Singapore, Thinking

Lee Kuan Yew's passing and the subsequent week of national mourning caused many Singaporeans to revisit the achievements of one of the most important figures in Singapore's history. Lee's absence will be felt but more

Singapore wants more cyclists but the conditions are not right at the moment.

Making Cycling a Viable Commuting Option in Singapore

Posted by Dave Junia 29 November 14 Current Affairs, Cycling Bike, Cycling, License, Path, Pedestrian, Policy, Road, Singapore

[caption id="attachment_5495" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Singapore wants more cyclists but the conditions are not right at the moment.[/caption] Most developed and crowded cities are trying to encourage cycling as a mode of transport so as to

Winds carry smoke from hotspots in Sumatra to Malaysia and Singapore.

Haze 2013: Situation and Solutions

Posted by Dave Junia 22 June 13 Current Affairs Haze, Health, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

[caption id="attachment_5318" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Winds carry smoke from hotspots in Sumatra to Malaysia and Singapore.[/caption] Fires from the Sumatran islands have affected both Singapore and Malaysia as dry winds are carrying smoke towards the east.

The NSA has it all but what will it do with it?

Dissecting the PRISM Overreaction

Posted by Dave Junia 9 June 13 Current Affairs, Tech Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, National Security Agency, NSA, PRISM, Privacy, Security, Twitter, United States

[caption id="attachment_5289" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The NSA has it all but what will it do with it?[/caption] Americans went up in arms when a program managed by the United State's National Security Agency (NSA) called PRISM

MDA's announcement creates an online storm.

Singapore’s Tweaked Online Licenses Show Naivety

Posted by Dave Junia 30 May 13 Current Affairs Government, Internet, Media, Politics, Singapore

[caption id="attachment_5235" align="aligncenter" width="615"] MDA's announcement creates an online storm.[/caption] The Media Development Authority announced new guidelines that will require additional licensing for current affairs orientated sites with a large Singapore viewership. I think it

The focus should be on usage and not ownership.

Rethink Taxes on Motor Vehicles in Singapore

Posted by Dave Junia 26 May 13 Current Affairs, Economics COE, Cost, Economics, ERP, Motor Vehicle, Road Tax, Singapore, Tax

[caption id="attachment_5195" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The focus should be on usage and not ownership.[/caption] LTA's evaluation of a change in ERP system this week peaked my interest. They are looking move from a single charge entry

How the West perceives the rise of Asia.

Addressing Concerns on the Rise of Asia

Posted by Dave Junia 7 May 13 Current Affairs, Economics Asia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

[caption id="attachment_4893" align="aligncenter" width="615"] How the West perceives the rise of Asia.[/caption] Asia's rise to prominence in the past two decades has yielded a flurry of discussions by economists, international relations scholars and even historians.

The runners came from many nations, so were the tweets.

The Boston Twitter Blasts

Posted by Dave Junia 17 April 13 Current Affairs, Values

[caption id="attachment_4619" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The runners came from many nations, so were the tweets.[/caption] I was asleep when the Boston bombs went off. I woke still hazy with flu to see my daily news feeds

Integration: Real solutions for immigration concerns.

Integrating Immigrants into the Singapore Society

Posted by Dave Junia 10 April 13 Current Affairs Immigration, Integration, Neighbours, Population, Singapore

[caption id="attachment_4515" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Integration: Real solutions for immigration concerns.[/caption] In the heart of the population debate lies the issue of immigration. Immigrants provide essential support for Singapore's economy to lean on. With a growing population,

Parliament sessions should not begin knowing that the result is already sealed.

Time to Drop the Party Whip

Posted by Dave Junia 3 April 13 Current Affairs PAP, Party Whip, Politics, Singapore

[caption id="attachment_4406" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Parliament sessions should not begin knowing that the result is already sealed.[/caption] The past few years have seen Singapore head towards a slightly different political direction. The dominance of the incumbent

Multiple viewpoints all right and wrong at the same time.

Keeping a Free Press Honest

Posted by Dave Junia 10 March 13 Current Affairs, Values Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, Journalism, Newspapers, Press, Singapore, Straits Times

[caption id="attachment_4070" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Multiple viewpoints all right and wrong at the same time.[/caption] I have been fascinated with mass media for the past eight years or so. Mass media is such an important facet of life

A cramp Singapore can be better managed.

How to Support 6.9 Million in Singapore

Posted by Dave Junia 16 February 13 Current Affairs, Economics Cycling, Flexible Hours, Infrastructure, Policy, Population, Singapore, Transport, Walking

[caption id="attachment_3738" align="aligncenter" width="615"] A cramp Singapore can be better managed.[/caption] Singapore's population is going to grow and there's no stopping it. We can slow down the growth rate but we cannot turn back. With

What lies beneath glass, concrete and steel.

Singapore Badly Needs Her Soul

Posted by Dave Junia 12 February 13 Current Affairs, Values Arts, Identity, Khaw Boon Wan, MP, PAP, Politics, Population, Singapore, Sports, WP

[caption id="attachment_3664" align="aligncenter" width="615"] What lies beneath glass, concrete and steel. (Credit: Woon Tai Ho)[/caption] Soaring housing and car ownership prices, diminishing personal space and intensely cramp public transport services have led to a series

What did the By Election Results Mean?

Posted by Dave Junia 1 February 13 Current Affairs Election, PAP, Politics, RP, SDA, Singapore, WP

[caption id="attachment_3356" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The voters have had their say.[/caption] About 5 days ago, the Workers Party emerged as very clear winners in the Punggol East single member constituency The winning margin was massive with 54.5%

Aaron Swartz – The Tragic Misunderstanding of Public Goods

Posted by Dave Junia 16 January 13 Current Affairs, Economics Academic, DOJ, FBI, Idealism, JSTOR, MIT, Public Goods, Reality, Swartz

[caption id="attachment_3061" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Aaron Swartz: 1986 - 2013[/caption] The death of Aaron Swartz, a renowned 26 year old computer genius, has brought the spotlight back on the problem of public goods. Before delving briefly

The Internet: Freedom & Neutrality

Posted by Dave Junia 29 November 12 Current Affairs, Tech, Values

[caption id="attachment_2637" align="aligncenter" width="615"] What freedom do we exactly want?[/caption] Ever since SOPA and PIPA blared across the internet early this year, there has been consistent discussions about free speech on the internet. Over the

Malala Yousufzai has struck the Taliban where others could not.

Persuade, Not Punch

Posted by Dave Junia 23 October 12 Current Affairs, Values

[caption id="attachment_2179" align="aligncenter" width="615"] The end of WW1 saw a suppressed Germany and Hitler (leftmost). Both were key motivators of WW2.[/caption] Wars are like heated arguments, a disagreement that turns into a clash of egos.

Record Breaking Space Jump Seals New R&D Model

Posted by Dave Junia 15 October 12 Current Affairs, Economics

[caption id="attachment_2098" align="aligncenter" width="615"] R&D Benefits: More than just guts[/caption] Today's record breaking jump from the stratosphere is yet another entry in both history books and the continual desire of mankind to break limits. Felix

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