Deceptive practices and hidden fees

President Obama has criticized the bad practices of the banks on deceptive practices and hidden fees. He faced an uphill battle to get the reforms to pass through the US Congress due to the strong lobby of the large banks. I hope that he will get the strong support of the American people.

Means testing is bureaucratic and difficult

Jack Welch wants to introduce means-testing for entitlement to welfare benefits. I do not like this approach. It is better to give the same entitle to everybody, based on age, and to tax those who are well off at a higher rate to pay for the benefits.

It is bureaucratic and costly to implement means-testing, and it can have unfair results. We only need to see how it is being implemented in Singapore. The means testing is based on many criteria, such as income, type of residence, etc. Some retirees - who are not well off - found that they are staying in a landed property bought many decades ago, but are excluded from some government subsidy.

WWE Raw SuperShow results: Superstars, employees unite against Triple H

LAFAYETTE, La. ? WWE Hell in a Cell ended on a sour note for WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H, but the controversial occurrences just one night later on WWE Raw SuperShow threatened both The King of Kings? career and the very future of WWE.

Superstars vote ?no confidence? in WWE COO Triple H?
(WATCH: PART 1 | PART 2 | PHOTOS)
Although Triple H has never been all that interested in making friends, his allies were truly few and far between during an emotionally charged vote of no confidence in his leadership ability. While not legally binding, this means that The Game is not fit to lead the company and must, essentially, either appoint a new COO or resign from his post.

Following a voicing of grievances from the likes of Wade Barrett, referee Mike Chioda, WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and recently injured WWE Hall of Fame commentator Jerry ?The King? Lawler, Superstars, Divas, referees, broadcasters and cameramen alike walked up the ramp in protest of the COO. Lawler?s longtime broadcast partner and fellow Hall of Famer Jim Ross ? who coined Triple H?s ?Cerebral Assassin? moniker ? was the last to make his exit, leaving the COO alone in the middle of the ring.

John Laurinaitis appeared on the entrance ramp, and it seemed as though the EVP of Talent Relations would offer his fellow WWE executive some form of consolation. Instead, he merely shook his head and left The Game to ponder what had just transpired.

John Cena, CM Punk, Sheamus, WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom & Mason Ryan def. WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio, Christian, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, U.S. Champion Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger & David Otunga (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Enemies collided and rivalries were reborn in this massive 12-man tag team main event, scheduled earlier in the night by Triple H. Immensely proud of his tainted WWE Title win on Sunday, Alberto Del Rio once again took the fight to his Hell in a Cell opponents John Cena and CM Punk, who led the charge against The Mexican Aristocrat and a veritable ?who?s who? of WWE?s most devious competitors.

In the end, The ?Great White? Sheamus ? who soundly defeated Christian one night early ? scored a victory for his team with a well-timed Brogue Kick to U.S. Champion Dolph Ziggler.

Santino Marella def. Jinder Mahal (WATCH | PHOTOS)
It seems as though Santino Marella?s car accident-incurred shoulder injury gave him plenty of downtime to study foreign languages. After interrupting Jinder Mahal in his native Punjabi tongue (or at least his unique version of it), The Italian Stallion bested the vicious and mysterious SmackDown Superstar, securing an incredible upset victory with the Cobra Strike. Welcome back, Santino!?

Divas Champion Beth Phoenix & Natalya def. Kelly Kelly & Eve by Disqualification; Triple H agreed to hold vote of confidence (WATCH | PHOTOS)
No longer in possession of the Divas Title, Kelly Kelly nevertheless maintains the fiery fighting spirit that made her a champion in the first place. One night after Beth Phoenix pinned the blonde beauty to attain her first-ever Divas Championship, Kelly Kelly teamed up with Eve to battle the ?pin-up strong? duo of The Glamazon & Natalya. Surprisingly, the bout ended in a disqualification when the former titleholder repeatedly smashed Beth?s face into the announce table at ringside.

After the match, John Laurinaitis had an intense confrontation with Triple H, advising the COO to invite all Superstars to the ring later in the night for a vote of confidence in his leadership abilities. The Game agreed, grabbing Laurinaitis by the tie and sternly warning him to be there when it goes down. (WATCH)

A coalition of Superstars threatened legal action against Triple H (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Former Superstars The Miz and R-Truth were taken away in handcuffs after assaulting John Cena, CM Punk, newly crowned WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and several WWE officials and cameramen at WWE Hell in a Cell, but their arrest hasn?t deterred them from tormenting Triple H. The pair filed assault charges against the COO Monday morning after he pummeled them while they were handcuffed by police, and WWE?s EVP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis seemed confident that Harvard-educated legal guru David Otunga was responsible for the litigation. Otunga evaded Laurinaitis? accusatory questioning, but nevertheless validated the former Superstars? grievances. (WATCH MIZ AND TRUTH?S ATTACK | YOUTUBE EXPLANATION)

At the urging of Vickie Guerrero, a somber Del Rio, Christian, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger and U.S. Champion Dolph Ziggler presented their case to the WWE Universe, while Otunga encouraged all Superstars to contemplate legal action against Triple H for creating an unsafe working environment.

The group?s complaints didn?t sit well with the COO, who refused to dignify the legal threats. Instead, he reminded Del Rio, Christian, Rhodes, Swagger, Ziggler and Otunga that they?re in WWE to compete ? not complain ? and would participate in a 12-Man Tag Team Match against WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom, Mason Ryan, Sheamus, CM Punk and John Cena!

?World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry def. John Morrison, called out Big Show
(WATCH | PHOTOS)
It?s never wise to taunt a giant, but who are we to question the actions of the ravenous Mark Henry? After kicking out of Starship Pain and putting away John Morrison with a World?s Strongest Slam, the World Heavyweight Champion then further punished The Prince of Parkour and issued a strongly worded challenge to Big Show, who is returning to SmackDown this Friday.

?The World?s Largest Athlete was inducted into Henry?s ?Hall of Pain? back in July, suffering a distal fracture of the fibula when The World?s Strongest Athlete crushed his leg with a steel chair. What will happen when these two behemoths cross paths for the first time since that heinous attack?

Randy Orton def. Drew McIntyre; World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry brawled with The Viper (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Still recovering from his brutal Hell in a Cell defeat at the hands of World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry less than 24 hours earlier, an enraged Randy Orton wasn?t about to go easy on his latest prey, Drew McIntyre. The Viper sunk his fangs into the once-proclaimed ?Chosen One? with a venomous RKO ? plus another one after the match ? but The World?s Strongest Man ensured that any and all victory celebrations on Orton?s part were kept to a minimum.

Flaunting the illustrious prize that evaded Orton inside Satan?s Structure, Henry sparked an all-out brawl with WWE?s Apex Predator that took several security officers and even WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis to separate. The Viper finally ceased his attack, but not before sending Henry flying over the ringside barrier and onto the concrete floor of the Cajundome.

MATCH RESULTS

• Randy Orton def. Drew McIntyre
• World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry def. John Morrison
• Divas Champion Beth Phoenix & Natalya def. Kelly Kelly & Eve by Disqualification
• Santino Marella def. Jinder Mahal
• John Cena, CM Punk, Sheamus, WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom & Mason Ryan def. WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio, Christian, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, U.S. Champion Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger & David Otunga

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Source: http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-10-03/results

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Best Affordable Cars That You Can Buy

Over the last few years, auto industry has introduced number of different car models. In fact, updating and redesigning their present existing car models have been the major development that many auto companies has followed in the past few years. Nevertheless, starting from different utility vehicles to sports sedans, the auto industry has always inspired car lovers to own a car that meets their requirements. However, performance and money has been the major factors that played its critical role in choosing and buying a new car. This year, if you are looking forward purchasing a brand new car at a competitive price, then here are some of the best and affordable car models that you must think of:

Porsche 911 GT2 - For all those who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience Porsche 911 GT2 is the car meant just for you. Including Porsche's 911 GT2 among supercars, it is about the integrity of the Porsche brand. The major highlight of Porsche 911 GT2 is its dynamic look. In fact, the car has the capability to mesmerise everyone at the very first glance. Its powerful boxer engine achieves great power and torque, apart from promising good fuel economy, with low emissions. As most of the cars manufactured by Porsche are synonymous with comfort, luxury; 911 GT2 model is no exception.

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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti- A great combination reasonable price and excellent design, this is one of the models of Ferrari that deserves to be owned. It is affordable and featured with avant-garde design that continues the great Ferrari 2+2 tradition in the fabulous style. This thrillingly nimble is not just another 2+2 but a splendid, roomy two-door four-seater at an affordable rate and a pleasure to be aboard regardless of driving conditions.

Aston Martin One-77- In case you are trying to be like Bond then you better own Aston Martin One-77. It could add even more 007-like charm, sophistication and excessive carnal activity to your life -- areas you may want to improve anyhow. In fact, being one of the most unique and different all-new Aston model, it comes at a stiff cost. Today it is very rare to match its features and beauty.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV - Finally, if you are looking for any sort of supercar that should be affordable, then it is this Italian car model. One of the best examples of a perfect machine, it is the new, limited-run Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV. With its exceptional performance, razor-sharp precision and excellent high-speed stability, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the ultimate performance car that you would love to drive.

The cars mentioned above is just to give you an idea about some of the best cars on the market. Owning and buying a new car matters, but at the same time the importance of making a good investment while buying a car can't be ignored. So, it's always better to make a proper and right selection of car without disturbing your budget.

Best Affordable Cars That You Can Buy

Retirement - Canada vs Singapore

Wing Lee Cheong, a Singaporean who has migrated to Canada, share this story about retirement in Canada, compared to Singapore. He said that retirement is not scary - it can be fun! He wants Singaporeans to be able to enjoy life!