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The Straits Times feels like home (7 January 2011)

TO MOST Singaporeans, The Straits Times (ST) has been a daily staple which has chronicled the nation’s growth.

The newspaper has evolved beautifully over the years and is a heartwarming sight, especially when one is on a flight back from overseas.

At such moments, seeing and reading it makes one feel like one is coming home.

So, I would like to congratulate the staff who make ST a great paper. As much as New Yorkers love The New York Times, Singaporeans have our beloved ST.

In the era of digital e-readers and tablets, I still see the value of print media. Nothing compares to the feeling of holding a fresh copy of ST.

I have two wishes for the paper for 2011.

First, that it will roll out a digital subscription edition that can work on devices such as the iPad and other tablets.

This will be a delight for those who like to have their news with them. Currently, the version on my iPhone is fine, but having it on a tablet platform will be a welcome addition.

Second, that the paper will reduce the ink smudge in the print.

 

Spare pet owners the “D” word (11 January 2011)

RECENTLY, my dog passed away and I had to deregister it on the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority website.

On the site, under the given options for reasons for deregistration, the first one is the word “dead” followed by others such as “lost”, “stolen” and so on.

We are already feeling very sad over the loss of our dog and it is insensitive to have such a word on the site. Is it possible to change it to something like “passed on”?

This would really go a long way towards helping dog owners get over their grief.

 

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