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I need some cabbies help here..
I'm looking to buy the Not For Hire orange colour taxi top sign to complement it with the blue taxi top sign that I currently have, also interested in the changing shift signs & currently have 3 but looking for more..
any cabbies know where to get them or are selling, kindly drop me a PM..thanks
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Originally posted by bus555:
"This is me driving a Scania R620 in Haulin. I used fraps to record the game (the record is 30 sec so you will find the video a bit like not in order but still it is..nvm) plus the video is split into 2 parts because there is some problem like I crash onto a car and my trailer came out while making a hard turn while I was driving..."
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New butterfly garden opens at Changi Airport Terminal 3
SINGAPORE : Changi Airport Terminal 3 has opened a new Butterfly Garden.
Located at its Departure and Transit Mall, the two-storey garden also lets visitors observe the life cycle of the butterflies at close range.
There are about 47 varieties of them at the garden, and educational corners located within the garden enable visitors to gain a deeper understanding of butterflies.
There are also individual enclosures that allow visitors to witness the breeding and feeding of butterflies.
The airport said the new addition is part of its efforts to introduce novel facilities to its passengers. - CNA /ls
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Junction Improvement Works at TPE (PIE) Slip Road / Upper Changi Road North
The Land Transport Authority will be carrying out junction improvement works at TPE (PIE) slip road and Upper Changi Road North from end August 2008 to 2nd Quarter 2009.
The works involve constructing a 2-lane left turn slip road from TPE (PIE) to Upper Changi Road North, one additional lane along Upper Changi Road East, and other ancillary works.
The junction improvement, when completed, is expected to increase the capacity and improve the traffic flow in the area.
To facilitate the road widening, some trees will be affected. LTA will work closely with the National Parks Board (NParks) to remove / transplant these trees whenever possible. LTA will also work with NParks to landscape the completed section of the new road progressively.
We will ensure that inconvenience to motorists and other road users is kept to a minimum during the construction period.
Please refer to the attached map for more information.
Should motorists have any queries, they can contact the LTA hotline at 1800-CALL LTA.
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Temporary Closure of CTE Merchant Road Exit
To facilitate ERP gantry maintenance works, the CTE slip road exit to Merchant Road will be temporarily closed to traffic on 2 September 2008 from 12am to 5am.
Traffic affected by this closure will be diverted to Clemenceau Avenue.
Information signs will be placed along the affected roads to inform motorists of the works ahead.
Please refer to the attached location map.
Should motorists have any queries, they can contact the LTA hotline at 1800-CALL LTA.
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Closure of Access to Bartley Viaduct from Kaki Bukit Avenue 4
To facilitate the reconfiguration and improvement of Kaki Bukit Avenue 4 / Bartley Road East junction, the current access to Bartley Viaduct via Kaki Bukit Avenue 4 (from Kaki Bukit Road 2) will be closed to traffic from 1 September 2008.
Motorists affected by the closure can use the other access to Bartley Viaduct via Kaki Bukit Ave 3.
Directional and information signs will be placed to inform and guide motorists.
Please refer to the attached map for more information.
Should motorists have any queries, they can contact the LTA hotline at 1800-CALL LTA.
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Temporary Closure of Paya Lebar Road
To facilitate the demolition of the existing pedestrian overhead bridge near ITE MacPherson, the stretch of Paya Lebar Road between PIE and Ubi Avenue 2 / Circuit Link will be temporarily closed to traffic on 31 August 2008 from 1am to 5am.
Directional and information signs will be placed well in advance of the road closure to inform and guide motorists.
Please refer to the attached map for the alternative route.
Should motorists have any queries, they can contact the LTA hotline at 1800-CALL LTA.
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Award Of CCTV Works Contracts For Stations Of The North-South-East-West And North-East Lines
1. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is pleased to announce the award of three contracts to upgrade existing CCTVs in MRT stations along the North-South-East-West (NSEW) Line and North-East Line (NEL).
Contract 1319A and Contract 1319B
2. Contract 1319A has been awarded to Thales Security Asia Pte Ltd. The $11.6 million contract is for the supply and installation of CCTV cameras at the MRT stations of the North-South-East-West (NSEW) Lines.
3. Thales Security Asia Pte Ltd had previously worked with LTA on the Integrated Supervisory Control System (North-East Line) as well as other electrical and mechanical systems in earlier transit projects. Thales has also implemented similar CCTV systems in France.
4. Contract 1319B has been awarded to O'Connor's Singapore Pte Ltd. The $11.9 million contract is for the expansion and modification of the existing back-end systems to record and store images captured by the CCTV cameras installed in MRT stations of the North-South-East-West (NSEW) Lines.
5. O'Connor's Singapore Pte Ltd is an established system integrator for security and surveillance system. They have implemented CCTV systems for commercial buildings, airports, mass rapid transit systems, government complexes both locally and overseas.
6. Work for both C1319A and C1319B will commence in September 2008 and are expected to be completed in mid-2011.
Contract C7069
7. This contract is for the supply and installation of CCTV cameras and associated back-end systems CCTV enhancement works for NEL stations. The approximately $5.5 million contract has been awarded to Advantech Peripherals (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
8. Advantech Peripherals (Singapore) Pte Ltd is an established player in the local CCTV market and had implemented CCTV systems for SMRT and SBST buses and schools (Primary, Secondary and JCs) across Singapore, etc.
9. Work for C7069 will commence in September 2008 and is expected to be completed in mid-2010.
Enhancing Security in MRT Stations Against Acts of Terrorism
10. Commuter safety is of utmost importance as we strive to keep the stations safe. These enhancements are part of the measures highlighted in the Land Transport Master Plan to improve security in and around the MRT stations.
11. The installation work will be conducted at the stations during non-revenue hours to minimise inconvenience to commuters.
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28 August 2008 - Postbag from the Hedge
In this month's postbag we've got some wise words from the Poll Orks, Mr Mordaut explaining planar theory and the latest edition of Evil Dave's Conspiracy Theories. So, if you want to know some harsh truths about RuneScape, head over to the latest installment of the POSTBAG FROM THE HEDGE OF EVIL.
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