Singapore Musings

Perhaps the greatest utopia would be if we could all realize that no utopia is possible; no place to run, no place to hide, just take care of business here and now. -J Carroll

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News
China floods: 'wartime' measures brought in to tackle worst deluge in decades
The Guardian - Lily Kuo in Beijing
Torrential rains have continued to batter China, destroying homes and rendering millions of people homeless as residents fear they may be facing a repeat of floods that devastated the country more than
11 hours ago
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Maine
Maine’s first documented lavender farmers defying the doubters
pressherald.com - By Taylor AbbottMorning Sentinel
ST. ALBANS — When Marie and John Kirven decided to take on lavender farming, they were told it was not possible in Maine. But stubborn like they are, …
18 hours ago
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Lee Hsien Loong
Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm commitment to overcome Covid-19 hurdles together
malaymail.com
SINGAPORE, July 13 — Singapore and Malaysia have agreed that their governments should continue to work together to overcome the common challenges …
14 hours ago
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Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Indonesia’s Virus Cases Exceed 75,000 as Infections Accelerate
Bloomberg
Global infections are now approaching 13 million with fatalities above 565,000. One of the hotspots in Asia is Indonesia where cases have exceeded …
16 hours ago
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Starbucks
Barista calls $100,000 'tip' over mask tiff ‘mind-blowing’
Los Angeles Times - John Wilkens
They brought him the money in a silver metal briefcase and placed it on a picnic table at Miramar Reservoir. Up came the lid: $100,000 in paper-strapped stacks of $50 bills. All those greenbacks beside
17 hours ago