I think that the participants in the picture are celebrating Singapore's 30th birthday and the birthday of the participant in the foreground as there are crowds wearing caps with the number 30 printed on it, some are holding Singapore flags and there is a cake hold by the lady with double-chin which I assume that she is celebrating her birthday.
The other two participants who are standing beside her are her family members as they're kissing on her cheeks and the Malay women which is in front her feel happy for her too. I can see that a broad smile is hanging on her face, tell me that she felt fortunate since her birthday falls on the same day as Singapore's birthday.
The weather seems to be hot and warm as there were participants holding umbrellas to shade themselves from the direct sunlight and they were excited of what's going on during the parade.

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On 30 July 2009, there was a hit-and-run incident occurred at Central Expressway(CTE)on during peak hours at about 5.30p.m.

There were 2 young adults injured in this incident. A 22-year-old, Terry Teo was thrown out of the window. He suffered from severe injuries and died of excessive bleeding at the scene. Another young adult is a 19-year-old, Jane Saw suffered from serious injuries and was brought to Singapore General Hospital. She is in a state of coma and still under observation.

26-year-old, Miss Jane Tan, eye-witness and also a student, said, “It happened so fast!” She was also sure that she saw two cars.

36-year-old, Mdm Lim Bee Hwee, housewife, a passenger in a taxi passing by when the accident occurred, said, “All I heard was loud big bang!” She was unsure what had caused the accident.

52-year-old, Inspector Abdul Rahman, said, “There was a stream of blood on the road.” He was shocked by what was left of the motorcycle.

When interviewed, Inspector Abdul Rahman advised drivers to drive carefully, and also not to talk on the phone when driving. Bystanders were urged to come forward with information on the license plate number of the hit-and-run car, Nissan GT-R.

Terry Teo's death was a fatal blow to his family since he was the only child. Mrs.Teo, Terry's mother said, "I can't believe that my only child died so young and we were planning to celebrate his b'day a few days later." After saying that, she broke down into tears.

Jane Saw's family was stunned upon hearing their daughter's condition. Mr.Saw, Jane's father said that Jane was a cheerful and outgoing girl who hangs out with her friends most of the time. "I hope she will come around so that my family will be lively again," said Mr.Saw.


Reported by: Nopianto Quek

Today Janina Pietrasiak and Maria Lopuszanska live like sisters. They meet daily and help each others. Maria’s parents were anti-Nazi underground activists, they sheltered Janina and her mother. Janina's mother soon died of tuberculosis. Then Janina was adopted by a family and was baptized to avoid being killed by Nazis. She gave up the chance to live with an uncle in the United States because that family saved her. They need to take care of themselves since Maria's parents were busy. They experience the cruelty of the war. Janina lost the most, her entire family did not survive the war. Years passed, Janina suffered from depression. She was married to a Roman Catholic brought but she was disgusted by his discrimination against Jews and they separated. Maria live on pension but it was insufficient. After the war she became an economist. Janina contacted a museum in Jerusalem, Maria and her parents were recognized and Maria was rewarded with money as well.

There was a time when i felt unloved is when i am in Singapore studying, staying with my sisters. My parents will come here once in a time since my older brother is still in Indonesia. I felt unloved because my parents come more often when my older brother is here and my sisters always ask me to harmonize with him. When i asked them to buy something for me, they will say "no" without considering but when my brother asked, they will likely buy for him. I felt that it is not fair at all and i asked myself,"am i just a kid that they adopt?." Soon, i realised that it is not that they do not love me, but it is just that they want my brother to stay out of troubles.

Whenever there was a thunderstorm, i did not dare to step out of my house because i thought that the lightning will split me into two pieces. And there was also blackout during the storm which made me more scared because there was sudden flashes in the dark spooky room. Soon, when i grew older, i am not afraid of thunderstorms anymore

Chong Boon Secondary School
2 Ang Mo Kio Street 44
Singapore 569250
25 July 2009

Mr Ng Siau Yong
The Director
Urban Re-development Authority
Sengkang
Singapore 123321

Dear Mr Ng

PROPOSAL ON DEVELOPING PULAU UBIN

I, President of the Green Plan 2012 Club, is sending a proposal to you regarding the development of Pulau Ubin. I have some suggestion from the residents.

First, from the headman of the island, Mr Mohamad Ismail Bin Adam aged 74 , said that a new clinic and a school for the locals is needed there since his grandchildren have to take a bumboat to the mainland to the clinic and school there. Therefore, he thinks that it is inconvenience without a clinic and a school.
Madam Chan Ah Mui, aged 45, former owner of a kiosk for bicycle rental, requested for good bus service, roads and infrastructure, as well as cycling tracks for people to travel easily.
Mr Chandran Mohan, aged 20, polytechnic student, who enjoy relaxing life wished to transform Ubin into a 21st century New Town and enjoying the best of both worlds. Besides, he suggested having some shopping facilities and nature at their doorstep. It is a relaxed way of life.
Mrs Tan Li Lin, aged 32, housewife and part time hawker assistant, wished to have reliable water supply as she hopes to start a coffee stall. And she thinks that water is an important supply due to a lot of campers and trippers.
Lastly, Melvin Koh, aged 16, an 'O' level student, thinks that this may destroy the natural beauty of the island and preserve Chek Jawa, the pride of Pulau Ubin, as a nature reserve.

I hope that you will consider those opinion stated above and try to satisfy the needs of the residents and hopefully you will reply me soon. Thank you.

Your faithfully
Nopianto Quek
President
Green plan 2012 club

On Sunday a massive storm system including several destructive tornadoes passed through Minnesota and Iowa. A tornado in the St. Paul suburb of Hugo, MN, killed a two-year-old boy and left more than 40 homes in ruins. A tornado that passed through Parkersburg, IA, caused even more damage, killing four in Parkersburg and two in neighboring New Hartford. More than 222 homes were destroyed in the storm, heavily affecting the town of only 1,900 residents. The Parkersburg twister was reported to be nearly a mile-wide, and traveled for 43 miles before dissolving. Wind speeds reached 165 mph.

50% of Parkersburg is destroyed or heavily damaged. The city hall, high school, and only gas station and grocery store were destroyed. Iowa governor Chet Culver declared the affected counties disaster areas, and asked for federal assistance.

This storm and accompanying tornadoes followed storms in Oklahoma and Kansas on Saturday which killed at least two, and a stormy year overall. Read through the rest of the Daily Perspective to learn about how you can help the people of Hugo and Parkersburg, as well as reading about the hyperactive 2008 tornado season and some devastating tornadoes in the past.

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