Gang tattoos and their meanings.

Tattooing in one form or another has been practiced for centuries. Originating in Asia, the art of tattooing for religious meaning, cultural tradition and even gang related or just for appearances has spread worldwide. While some tattoos are chosen because the wearer has an affinity for the artwork, many tattoos have a universal meaning that goes beyond the basic graphic. The following are a few examples of the meanings of tattoos that have a...

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Motorcyclist of Ducati's Fatal Accident Was Not The Trailer's Fault

A 25-year-old Singaporean man (Loh Linken) was killed in an accident on the Pan-Island Expressway on Monday. The mishap involving his motorcycle and a truck occurred at about 4.30pm on the highway towards Changi, after the Central Expressway exit, said a police spokesman. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. The truck driver, a 50-year-old Malaysian, was arrested for causing death by negligent act, and police...

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The mysterious case of Elisa Lam.

There are mysteries that are so eerie and strange that they boggle the mind for days on end. The case of Elisa Lam is one of them. In February 2013, this 21-year-old student from Vancouver, Canada, was found dead inside the Cecil Hotel’s rooftop water tank in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Department of Coroner ruled the death “accidental due to drowning” and said no traces of drugs or alcohol were found during the autopsy. However,...

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Boy committed suicide after questioned by Police.

A 18 year old boy committed suicide by jumping from 14th floor of his flat in Sengkang after being questioned by plain-clothe police officers. The tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon at Blk 224A in Sengkang. The deceased is Huang Shao Heng (黄绍恒) who was implicated in an assault case two days earlier. He was questioned together with his god-brother Fang Jun Jie by the police at the void deck. The police also took their photos and confiscated their...

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Religious teacher ill-treated kids under his care.

As a religious teacher, he was put in a position of trust for children under his care. But Muhammad Abdul Gani ill-treated eight children at the Pertapis Children's Home in Kovan Road from 2012 to January last year.  On Thursday, Muhammad, 27, pleaded guilty to four charges of ill-treating his students. On two occasions, he had lifted two boys, aged seven and four, off the floor by grabbing their heads below the ears.  A 10-year-old...

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Why it's never okay to break up over text.

Whatever happened to a proper breakup? I’m talking about meeting in a public place, having a polite conversation and finishing with a gentle goodbye. Where are the breakups you see in movies or on TV? We know the routine: a long build-up, tearful exchanges — in other words, a proper end to a relationship. Jackie O wrote letters; the Kardashians filmed a two-hour special on TV. We use different media to end relationships....

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Man murdered in Ang Mo Kio.

A third murder was reported this week when a man was killed near Ang Mo Kio MRT at about 8am on Friday (Sept 4).  Police said they found a 48-year-old man lying motionless at the covered walkway between the MRT tracks and Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East park.  The man was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9.15am.  A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the case and will be charged...

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SMRT (Feedback) Co-Founder Revealed.

After close to four years of snarky humour, trolling pranks and internet vigilantism, an anonymous member behind the infamous SMRT Ltd (Feedback) has finally revealed himself — and he goes by the name of Azly J. Nor. In a note published on his Facebook page an hour ago, Azly claims to be part of the ridiculously popular local satire page — confirming that SMRT Ltd (Feedback) is indeed run by a collective of anonymous individuals. He recounts the...

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