By Ho Shao Hsien
“Dogfights” have taken centre-stage in the wake of a protracted legal tussle between business specialist Connie Tan Huey Kuan and United States-based surgeon Tan Kok Chye who had been her erstwhile boyfriend. The couple had adopted a cross-terrier named Sasha prior to the break down in ties between both parties. Ms Tan subsequently returned to Singapore with Sasha in tow. She also declared herself to be Sasha’s owner in accordance with the regulations regarding pet-ownership as stipulated by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA).
All seemed to be …

By Ee Yen Lin
In the world of fashion, nothing is static. Couture houses and fashion companies produce lines after lines of clothing, their releases most of the time corresponding with the turn of the season. It’s obvious that a lot of creativity and hard work go into designing clothes that look good and appeal to people. But what happens when you see a bag in the store of a high-street fashion label and it’s practically identical, save a few deliberate differences, to the bag of a French couturier that costs …

By Eugene Lee
2011 has indeed been a watershed year for Singapore politics, with a major point of significance being the emergence of a more politicized and discerning citizenry. During both the General Elections and Presidential Elections, many hot button issues such as the GRCs, Ministerial salaries, housing prices and the role of the Elected President were addressed.
The fact that Singaporeans are actively contributing to such debate bodes well for the country. However, while much has been discussed on the above issues, it is perhaps prudent to consider the seldom-mentioned …

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We are only into the third month of 2011 but it has been a more than tumultuous three months for the world at large. We’ve witnessed two major earthquakes cripple two of the most developed countries in the world. In the Middle East, we’ve seen some major political major (and violent) upheavals – a surprise for many given that they are countries which are traditionally viewed as being tightly controlled by their governments. Perhaps the common denominator underlying these events is the rapid rate at which …