中国50年来罕见暴雪

这几天中国暴雪新闻陆续受到大家的关注。电力供应紧张及春节回乡人潮滞留在火车站使我们为他们感到担心。

希望暴雪快停，人们也能顺利回乡过年。天灾固然无法避免，希望在人力范围内给于帮助。

他终于跳海了

开年以来，台湾最热门的话题就是王世坚什么时候跳海。这起源于竞选时的一个承诺。

跳、不跳？成了娱乐新闻。今天他终于跳了。结束纷扰多时的闹剧。

不过值得称赞的是他遵守了他的承诺。诚信的普世价值是人人都应该身体力行的。

News of the day - Record ticket sold in cinema

CNA reported that record number of tickets were sold in box office last year. Local film proved to be a big draw on viewer.

Good for the cinema operator. From the pirated VCD days to current cinema goers crowd. Local audience has changed some what. More pursue greater enjoyment by watching movie in cinema. The cramp down on piracy also helped. The economy was good last year, more people willing to fork out the extra few dollars. No wonder the ticket price keep increasing.

This year could be some what different. If the good time slow down, I wonder the ticket sales would be affected. We wish there are more good films to watch.

Local firm like 881 was popular last year. I felt it was pretty much a hype than great substance. I watched the movie in cinema. There was a few touching and enjoyful moment. But the story line just not very understandable. No matter what, I still enjoy the hokkien song.

当周杰伦对上周星驰

农历新年即将来临，贺岁片的预告也陆续出炉。今年的大牌有周杰伦与周星驰。功夫篮球对上长江7号。

戏还未上映，媒体就已经在大做文章了。分析到底谁的票房会更优胜？我想这纯粹是没事找事写。个人的观众群不一样，并不会造成冲突。况且谁规定不能两部一起看？

我也正在考虑是否买票入场观看。可能吧。看到时的评论怎么样。大家拭目以待。

但是近年来周星驰的无厘头笑料已经大不如前了。

New blog layout done

The new blog layout is ready. Just decided to change a new layout today. Luckily, found a clean, 3 columns layout.

The font is bigger and there are more space. I think I would stick with this for quite sometime.

News of the day - S$20 billion on new rail lines and extensions

Good news again. Transport minister announced the new investment to brush up the transport system. This news is after the bus system overhaul. Also, Authority would work with smrt to increase the train frequency and tackle crowded train.

I am not sure their exact plan. Although building more track is certainly good for everyone, but key questions remain.

1. There are still some way to go before the track is ready. The overall system cannot be transformed overnight
2. The current train transfer system is not efficient. Let's say I transfer to NEL at outram park. My walking time + waiting time at NEL station eat up a major part of my total travel time.
3. The transfer to feeder bus service should be seamless, otherwise it just a time wasting effort.

Some highlights:

"The Thomson Line, to be ready by 2018, will run from Marina Bay through the Central Business District, all the way up to Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands. It will connect to another new Line, the Eastern Region Line, at Marina Bay. "

"The Eastern Region Line, to be ready by 2020, will serve areas such as Siglap and Marine Parade."

It is a spammer world

Ya, really. I received endless spam mail from around the world.

From ex Africa prince seeking partnership to retrieve lost fortunate to recommendation mail for market beating stock tip. I had enough but I have no power to stop them from reaching my mail box. Worse still, my desired mails were ended up in junk mail box, which I have to scan through and rescue them.

Curse the spammer. No matter who they are - ulu place fallen king/prince or S.B.Woo (an ever exist spammer).