Published on Thursday, 29 June 2006 .

Browsing some YouTube videos, I came across the trailer for Who Killed the Electric Car?
At first, I thought it was some sort of spoof video. As I watched it, I slowly realised that it was a trailer for an actual docu-movie. I browsed the movie’s website and found a nugget of information which I’ve reproduced above.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, here is proof that the concept of intellectual property rights is slightly flawed when it comes to promoting creativity and innovation. Laws that have been amended for the benefit of big business still aren’t able to legislate for unfettered greed.
Coming back to the issue of alternative energy sources, I’ve always wondered what it would be like if the petrol companies suddenly declare: We’re running out of oil.
It’s scary to contemplate. But it will happen. Sooner or later.
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Published on Wednesday, 28 June 2006 .
Not to be outdone by Manchester United (check out the cheap sale), Singapore’s new infocomm masterplan aims at adding $26 to the nation’s GNP (or is it GDP?) per annum. Scarily, the infocomm sector currently contributes only $13 to the economy every year.
This typo was in the print edition too.
Spotted by Terence. Thanks!

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Published on Wednesday, 28 June 2006 .
I like the burgers at Carl’s Jr. This ad, in yesterday’s issue of Today, caught my eye. They’ve got a new burger and a new outlet. But where is Plaza Singagpura?

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After my first visit, I decided that I had to go again. On Sunday evening, I managed to gather three kakis for dinner at Werner’s Oven.

Continue reading ‘Back to Werner’s Oven’
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Published on Thursday, 22 June 2006 .
Yesterday, I spotted this brochure near a bus stop along Middle Road.
Bachelor of Business Asministration, anyone?

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