Suddenly, I had the urge to share something longer than 140 characters which is much more than what twitter supports.

For any of you reading this and do not know me, here’s a brief introduction. I’m a full-time undergrad pursuing my Bachelor of Science at University of London and London School of Economics (LSE) (International Programme) in Singapore. Not going to mention where I’m doing this program as they’re doing well (not that UOL/LSE isn’t good).

What’s bad is the culture here. I’m unsure if this only happen in Singapore. No one talks in class. I’m not referring to chatting in class, but the two way communication between the lecturer and student. Over here, the lecturer will speak for almost 3 hours (duration of the lecture (and tutorial), minus 10 minutes break time). Yes, most lecturer will talk throughout tutorials (included in the 3 hours lecture).

I do see that some lecturers are trying to change the system or change the way they do tutorials by trying to make students at least talk alittle, but this isn’t really helping. Students here still keep everything to themselves.

Perhaps, I started feeling this in the recent years with the world spinning; changing the world to become more social. Just look at websites, even they’re evolving to become web 2.0 (though just a model) – allowing more communication (not just 2-way).

Don’t ask me why I’m diving into this programme without doing much research and end up learning that this programme just isn’t to my liking. I guess at first I thought it was fine, but through time, I changed and realised I’m not suited for this. I’m doing my final year, and of course, I’ve to keep going!

But you will question what’s good about the programme? I feel the British programme trains me for 1-shot-1-one kill, like a sniper. If you fail the paper, you’ll have to re-do it the following year. Just like going for an interview, you only get a chance to impress. How can you not prepare for it?

We’re just 10 days from the 2010 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Who do you think will win this race?

Anyway, here’s the 12 Unique SingTel Grid Girls divided into 3 pages!

Tell us in the comments who’s your favourite.

Check the ladies out after the break.

The first ever Youth Olympic Games will be hosted by Singapore from 14 – 26 August 2010. Youths aged 14-18 will come from all over the world to compete in this competition.

In case you do not know,young athletes will be competing in a total of 26 sports – Aquatics, archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoe-kayak, cycling, equestrian, fencing, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing, shooting, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting and lastly wrestling.

The statistics after the jump!

Actually I just read about the FHM Models 2010 online and thought I would like to share it with you. I remember they used to call it Girl Next door. Can someone tell me if this is still GND and they’re renaming it because the girls look more like models instead?

Wow, this year, a diferent approach was used on the girls! The sportiness was due to World Cup I guess! I’m sure you’re not here to read my words, so scroll on!

Wondering what’s happening? Everyone’s discussing this. Just this morning, there was a mini discussion with the public calling in to share their views.

Here’s what I’ve gathered:

• City Harvest purchased a S$310 million stake in Suntec City Convention Centre. Singaporeans who questioned if registered charities should be allowed to go into business and if the income collected by CHC through its Suntec rentals would be taxed.
• Members of the church are being investigated for the misuse of funds. The Office of the Commissioner of Charities (COC) and the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) is looking into some financial transactions involving several individuals and companies related or connected to the church.
  
  31 May 2010 – 17 people (including Kong Hee) was ‘picked up’ to assist with investigations. Financial records and computers were taken away from home and offices of the people involved.
• Singapore’s City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee and wife Ho Yeow Sun owns two companies. One is International Harvest, which according to company records is a provider of corporate training services and motivational courses. Another is Skin Couture, a fashion company with 3 boutiques in Singapore – Ed Hardy at Heeren, Skin at Great World City and Christian Audigier at Ion.
• According to what I read online, members pay (donate) 10% of their salary and senior members pay 20% or more. Someone please verify this.
• Earlier this year - Kong Hee is now being accused of plagiarism in his books and website. He copied two author’s’ works without due credit in two books he published – Renewing Your Spiritual Enegery in 90 Days’ Volumes I and II.

  12 Jun 2010 – Kong Hee used materials from Leadership Bible, written by three Americans, without crediting any source. StraitsTimes

The Church

• Has over 32,000 members.
• Has 14,000 sq foot office in Suntec and its own SGD$47 million building in Jurong West.
• Has 45 affiliate churches in Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Australia with a total of 48,000 members.
• Employs 154 full-time staff and has 15 committees overseeing all its operations.
• Spent SGD$40 million in the last financial year.
• The church has SGD$103 million in reserves – 2009’s audit

Ho Yeow Sun

• Rents a mansion in Hollywood Hills for S$28,000 a month. Source
• Last album released – Fancy Free EP (2009-11-16). Sales values of EP unknown.

The above is what I’ve tabulated.

Some say the church is going down, some say that there will still be loyal churchgoers. Now it’s your turn to share with us what you have and know and your thoughts.