P&O Irish Sea is one of the best ferry liners operating out of the UK. This British owned and operated company is actually an offshoot of the parent company P&O Ferry. This ferry line has a number of different routes and has some of the best ferries that operate out of England.
One of the things that this company takes great pride in is its service between the port of Larne in Northern Ireland and Troon or Cairnyan in Scotland. The ferry that makes the crossing here is one of the fastest on the Irish Sea. The P&O Express fast craft can make the crossing in about an hour. This fast port service can take a lot of the hassle out of traveling.See also ferry to Ireland.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ferries to Dublin | Ferry To Ireland
Walk along Railway Track
- My supporters will be meeting me at Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre (near the intersection of Upper Bukit Timah Road and Jalan Jurong Kechil) at about 8 AM on Sunday to have breakfast together.
- After breakfast, we will then proceed to walk along the railway line (parts near Hindhede Walk, and Upper Bukit Timah Road).
- Our final destination will be at the Rail Mall, estimated to reach at about 10 AM. The route is estimated to be about 2.4km long.
- Look forward to have more people to join us.
Reminder: please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing; bring a cap/hat/umbrella along too!
Increase in property tax
Dear Mr. Tan
Many of you have received a notice from IRAS regarding the change in the Annual Value (AV) of your property and it's safe to say that majority of you would be paying more for your property tax.
Many of you have received a notice from IRAS regarding the change in the Annual Value (AV) of your property and it's safe to say that majority of you would be paying more for your property tax.
In my case, my AV has increased by 17% in less than 1 year and I am puzzled as to how IRAS derived the number. I did a check at the rental data for my condominium at the URA website (http://www.ura.gov.sg/
I have written to IRAS to seek an explanation as to why there was a huge difference between their assessment and that of URA.
I urge all of you to do a quick check at the abovementioned website to verify if the increase stipulated by IRAS is in line with the actual transactions published by URA. If URA data cannot be trusted, perhaps IRAS may want to explain to us how they derive their numbers and also their source of data.
Thian TC
Friday, July 15, 2011
Letter to the Straits Times Forum - not published
Dear Mr Tan,
I highly admire and commend your courage, friendliness, wisdom and spirit in public service to serve the people of Singapore in your best ability to contribute.
Recently, I did write a letter to the Straits Times Forum to support your decision to contest in the upcoming presidential election, unfortunately, it was not published.
I like to read whatever articles you contribute to the press, especially on social and political issues. The following are what I wrote to the ST Forum:
Dear Editor,
I REFER to the report, “Tony Tan, Tan Kin file eligibility forms” that Tan Kin Lian had submitted his application for a certificate of eligibility to run for president. (mypaper, Jul 8)
I admire and applaud Mr Tan’s courage, public service spirit and his commitment to stand for the presidential election even though he has not known the outcome of his eligibility from the Presidential Election Committee for running the presidency.
In his blog and during his 40 minute press conference yesterday, Mr Tan reiterated that he knows the aspirations and difficulties of the people, and he can be the voice of the people. He further stressed that the people of Singapore wish to see the incoming president who can be the voice of the people, to be independent of the PAP Government and to safeguard their CPF savings and the national reserves.
His five outlined personal values: honesty, fairness, positive attitude, courage and public service are his moral motto and drive towards his work commitment in his 30 NTUC Income cooperative services and his public services as the brand secretary of the PAP’s Marine Parade Branch from 1976 to 1979.
Indeed, these are the vital personal qualities and commitments for running the presidency.
Critically, all Singaporeans expect their elected president is the president of the people who knows, concerns and cares for the people.
Mr Tan had been the popular public figure to champion the voice of the victims during the Lehman Brother’s mini bond saga, and he is also the regular letter writer who contributed his alternative views, opinions and suggestion to the press pertaining to the government policies. These had clearly shown that Mr Tan is a person who walks his thought and beliefs.
Teo Kueh Liang (Mr)
I highly admire and commend your courage, friendliness, wisdom and spirit in public service to serve the people of Singapore in your best ability to contribute.
Recently, I did write a letter to the Straits Times Forum to support your decision to contest in the upcoming presidential election, unfortunately, it was not published.
I like to read whatever articles you contribute to the press, especially on social and political issues. The following are what I wrote to the ST Forum:
Dear Editor,
I REFER to the report, “Tony Tan, Tan Kin file eligibility forms” that Tan Kin Lian had submitted his application for a certificate of eligibility to run for president. (mypaper, Jul 8)
I admire and applaud Mr Tan’s courage, public service spirit and his commitment to stand for the presidential election even though he has not known the outcome of his eligibility from the Presidential Election Committee for running the presidency.
In his blog and during his 40 minute press conference yesterday, Mr Tan reiterated that he knows the aspirations and difficulties of the people, and he can be the voice of the people. He further stressed that the people of Singapore wish to see the incoming president who can be the voice of the people, to be independent of the PAP Government and to safeguard their CPF savings and the national reserves.
His five outlined personal values: honesty, fairness, positive attitude, courage and public service are his moral motto and drive towards his work commitment in his 30 NTUC Income cooperative services and his public services as the brand secretary of the PAP’s Marine Parade Branch from 1976 to 1979.
Indeed, these are the vital personal qualities and commitments for running the presidency.
Critically, all Singaporeans expect their elected president is the president of the people who knows, concerns and cares for the people.
Mr Tan had been the popular public figure to champion the voice of the victims during the Lehman Brother’s mini bond saga, and he is also the regular letter writer who contributed his alternative views, opinions and suggestion to the press pertaining to the government policies. These had clearly shown that Mr Tan is a person who walks his thought and beliefs.
Teo Kueh Liang (Mr)
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tan Jee Say's participation in the Presidential Election
Here is my statement.
I like to wish Tan Jee Say all the best in getting the Certificate of Eligibility and in contesting the Presidential Election. With more candidates entering the contest, the voters of Singapore will have a wider choice of selecting the next President of Singapore. A larger pool of candidates should help to make more citizens aware of the importance of this position and educate more people on the need to make a wise
choice.
I will not change my campaign, as set out in my campaign website: www.tkl2011.com.
I offer to the voters to serve the country in the following areas:
Be a voice of the people to carry their views, concerns and aspirations to the Government.
Be independent of the PAP government but to work with the government to find solutions that are best for the people
Apply my knowledge and expertise to safeguard their CPF savings and the reserves of Singapore.
I also pledge to donate at least half of the President's salary towards charity and
other causes. See http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=161923467213647
for more details.
I will also bring my values of honesty, fairness, positive attitude, courage and public service to the decisions that I have to make in the future, in whatever capacity that I may be in.
Tan Kin Lian
I like to wish Tan Jee Say all the best in getting the Certificate of Eligibility and in contesting the Presidential Election. With more candidates entering the contest, the voters of Singapore will have a wider choice of selecting the next President of Singapore. A larger pool of candidates should help to make more citizens aware of the importance of this position and educate more people on the need to make a wise
choice.
I will not change my campaign, as set out in my campaign website: www.tkl2011.com.
I offer to the voters to serve the country in the following areas:
Be a voice of the people to carry their views, concerns and aspirations to the Government.
Be independent of the PAP government but to work with the government to find solutions that are best for the people
Apply my knowledge and expertise to safeguard their CPF savings and the reserves of Singapore.
I also pledge to donate at least half of the President's salary towards charity and
other causes. See http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=161923467213647
for more details.
I will also bring my values of honesty, fairness, positive attitude, courage and public service to the decisions that I have to make in the future, in whatever capacity that I may be in.
Tan Kin Lian
Fl Child Support | Child Joint Custody
The amount of child support provided by each parents is based on guidelines defined by Florida law. The guidelines are designed to make sure the payment amounts are fair for all members of the family. The guidelines are used at three specific times in any child support case: when the support payment amounts are first established, every time the amount of support is changed and if there is ever a need to review the amounts to see if a change is needed. See also Il child support and child support interactive.
Florida child support guidelines
The guidelines consider three basic things to determine the dollar amounts. First, they consider the income of both parents.
Developments in Tunisia
Tunisia was the first country in North Africa to have massive demonstration of the people against the ruling government. This was followed by Egypt, which also saw a change in regime.
I asked my friend in Tunisa about the recent developments. He said that new laws are now being discussed and passed that will lead to free election and better governance. The corruption of the previous regime is being reduced considerably. The developments are encouraging.
I asked my friend in Tunisa about the recent developments. He said that new laws are now being discussed and passed that will lead to free election and better governance. The corruption of the previous regime is being reduced considerably. The developments are encouraging.
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