ZIRCON GOV. PAWN STARZ

http://pdf.todayonline.com/pdf_open.asp?id=1907LTL012 http://www.todayonline.com/articles/22603.asp A pattern that leads to inevitable hikes ... The masses are resigned to this 'natural order of things' THE same symphonic pattern emerges. First, the prelude, with the local media heralding a slew of statistics announcing the arrival of better economic times. Then, a premature suggestion to restore the ministers' and top civil servants' pay cuts, which was greeted with unpopular feedback by many who felt that the economic upturn benefits have yet to filter down the masses. The main theme comes into play with miscellaneous school fees and town councils' service and conservancy charges going up. This will inevitably lead to more government and quasi-government bodies following suit. The crescendo builds up as everybody scrambles to raise charges, taking the cue and green light from the early birds who first up their fees. The finale end

Found this. Not sure what it says has a picture of the concert at the Esplanade from the back.

Newly launched site about music and live gigs. Chekkit chekkit .

all right, i'm lazy, y'all... so i'll just give the link here.. no point lah, anyway - retype everything. Oh, and if anybody is interested in more satire... feel free to visit my comedy blog at http://i-am-a-comedian.blogspot.com/ :) Give me your comments!!!

Its under videos and you need real player.

Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz - Follywood Here’s an interesting one from the local pool of talent. Honestly, it’s not too bloody bad. This is the latest incarnation of Zircon Lounge, Singapore’s first-ever new wave band. It’s uncertain how much of the irony of new wave they get — their slogan, “the greatest band you don’t know you need,” does suggest some self-regard — but if anyone in Singapore’s ever going to get it, these guys will. The music is ‘80s electro. Never mind, though: ultimately the question is, is it danceable? And the answer is yes, in that electro way.

PRELUDE TO A KISS ‘a night of chilled electro for nu romantics’ Chris Ho & Zaidi Saturday 19 June 2004 at SoundBar Kiss Kiss. Chris Ho and Zaidi are back! After a superb performance in last month’s kiss-off, these two DJs return to give you another night of electro-shock therapy at Soundbar. The whole world should know who Chris Ho is by now. His rock/punk/electroclash album with Zircon Gov. Pawn Starz ‘Follywood’ has been making headlines all over Singapore, and looks set to take the music world by storm! And let’s not forget Zaidi, the fresh face that can launch a thousand ships, and he’s talented on the decks as well! Gear up for another night of electro and a twisted ride into the magical mystery tour, with Chris Ho and Zaidi in the driving seat! Kiss Kiss

from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sg_Review/message/1217: *Note: I enclose the relevant urls and pointers for the stories and press release here... ST report on 29 June 2004 - Workers stage sit-in at Indian embassy (printer-friendly (*and non-subscriber friendly) link here ) MOM press release 22 June 2004 here (html), or here (pdf). ---------- From: (Mr) Law Sin Ling 30 June 2004 Singapore Review What a vast difference a week makes. The press release from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on the 22 June 2004 was swelling with positive optimism (see footnote 1) that the Ministry was easing towards a peaceful and acceptable resolution to the salary claims of 440 foreign workers owed in arrears by their employer, Wan Soon Construction Private Limited. But what an immense difference a week makes. Something apparently went abominably wrong in the course of 7 days which ultimately precipitated a mobilisation of over 200 discontented workers at the Indian