Rising Transport Costs – Alternatives and Consequences

12 November, 2008

Rising transport costs have affected all countries; more so, the non oil-producing ones. And while oil commodities are speculated and traded on at stock exchanges the world over, oil prices are greatly influenced by OPEC’s frequent adjustments to oil output. I therefore see any drop in oil prices as being short-lived. So what is one to do in a situation like this? (more…)


A Privileged Life

3 August, 2008

A privileged life is what most of us lead here in Singapore. We live in relative safety and there’s always enough to eat. Most of us have jobs and some of us own our companies. Life in an affluent society provides for all these privileges. And even with all these benefits, a lot of us still wish we could have more money. Indeed, the insatiable human spirit personifies itself without remorse. (more…)