20-year-old NSF found dead in Sembawang Camp

SINGAPORE- A 20-year-old army regular was found dead in a toilet in Sembawang Camp at around 3.10pm on Saturday.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), the serviceman was Specialist Cadet Trainee S. Pravinraj, a supply supervisor trainee. He had been on guard duty in the camp.

The statement added that Mindef and the Singapore Armed Forces extended their deepest condolences to the family of the late serviceman and are assisting the family in this time of grief. It also said that police are investigating the incident.

A Mindef spokesman declined to give more information, citing the investigation.

According to a police statement, it received a call for assistance at about 2.49pm. The serviceman was found lying motionless in a toilet. He was subsequently pronounced dead by Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics.

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Paris Attacked - Dozens dead and hostages taken.

France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 40 people were killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks in Paris.

At least 15 people were killed at the Bataclan concert hall, where gunmen took up to 60 people hostage.

Police have now stormed the venue and killed two attackers, French media say.

Others died in attacks near the Stade de France, with some reports suggesting a suicide blast, and at restaurants in central Paris.

Paris residents have been asked to stay indoors and military personnel are being deployed across the city.

The deadliest attack appears to have targeted the Bataclan concert hall. The BBC's Hugh Schofield says scores of ambulances have arrived at the scene, suggesting many victims inside.

Other attacks hit neighbouring Le Petit Cambodge and Le Carillon restaurants in the 10th district where a BBC reporter could see 10 people lying on the road, either dead or seriously injured.

And an eyewitness told Liberation newspaper that he had heard more than 100 rounds being fired at La Belle Equipe cafe in the 11th district.

President Obama in Washington came to the White House Briefing room to express solidarity and offer aid and condolences. “Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians,” he said. “This is an attack not just on Paris, it’s an attack not just on the people of France, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share.”

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but Twitter erupted with celebratory messages by members and sympathizers of the Islamic State, the extremist group based in Syria and Iraq that is under assault by major powers including the United States, France and Russia.

The main shooting appeared to have broken out at a popular concert hall, The Bataclan, where the American band the Eagles of Death Metal was playing, and French news services said as many as 100 hostages may have been taken there.



Source: BBC

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7 Annoying People On The Train

Alright, let's face it. Catching the train is a way of life for most of us. Without all the traffic jams, taking trains seems like a much better options than driving. But here's the thing, though catching the train might seem like the easiest and effective option, there is also a downside to catching trains. You know what I'm talking about right? Lets look at few of the most annoying people encountered on the trains.


1) The Loudspeaker

Have you ever been stuck next to someone shouting their heads off whilst talking to someone on the other end of the line? And no, I'm not talking about people that pick up their phone and talk noiselessly to their friend, but I'm talking about those handful that can't seem to grasp the concept of "voice control" or "consideration". Maybe they need another character like "Voice down Vivian."


2) Pusher

Picture this. The train are about to open its door and you're getting out. But right before you can even go out, this human being charged in and tries to squeeze his or her way in, even when they know you're alighting the train. PLEASE. DONT BE THAT PERSON. It's just bad manners and lack of common sense.


3) Thief

Not talking about pick pockets. But these thieves are the one who will steal your seat when you're about to sit down. I mean seriously? I'll hate this type of people with a vengeance. What's even annoying is that they pretends that they didn't even see you. :')


4) Leaner

It is perfectly fine to sleep on the train. I sleep on the train myself too. But what annoys me are those people who fall asleep and end up on your shoulder or your lap. I usually do a quick shoulder nudge whenever this happens. I mean it gets awkward. 


5) That Newspaper Guy

Every morning at the train stations, there will be people issuing us newspapers. It's okay to read it within your area but not on a crowded morning train. Let's look at it this way. It's a small two seater, you're a big dude and a big newspaper. You stretched your arms like an eagle and there's me. 


6) Two is better than one

Train etiquette. People need to learn more about this. You know those people who take up the seat by putting their bags or grocery bag on it? I usually give people like these my evil squinty eyes. No words. Just staring dead into their soul and staring at their piece of stupid bags that could've been my comfort. 


7) North-Pole

I know it is comfortable to lean on something as you've been standing on the train for way too long. But please, we need the hand pole to hold. It's not for your to lean your back and take up 85% of the pole. The hand grip is fine, but sometimes I just want to hold the pole! Get your back off the pole! 

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