Gopalan Nair arrested again!

From CNA news below, I personally felt that Gopalan Nair's behaviour cannot be accepted here in Singapore.

Singapore has worked very hard to built a harmony multi-racial society. We should be sensitive and should not passed racist remarks.

Here is the news:

Channel News Asia
Ex-Singaporean Gopalan Nair arrested
Posted: 05 July 2008 1921 hrs

SINGAPORE: Gopalan Nair, a former Singaporean who currently faces two charges for insulting two High Court judges, has been arrested for disorderly behaviour in public and for using abusive words against police officers.

Responding to media queries, a police spokesman confirmed that Nair was arrested on Friday night following an incident at the junction of Race Course Road and Bukit Timah Road.

The spokesman said plainclothes officers on routine anti-crime operations in the area heard a loud knock on their vehicle after stopping at the traffic light.

They saw an Indian man walking away. When the officers identified themselves and interviewed the person, he became abusive and refused to furnish his particulars, saying he is an American citizen and the Police has no right to check on him.

Despite repeated warnings to stop his verbal abuse, including a racist slur against one of the Malay officers, he continued to be uncooperative and persisted in his abuse.

The commotion attracted a crowd of over 25 onlookers, which created a risk of public disorder due to the inflammatory remarks used by the Indian man.

The police officers, after giving the man repeated warnings to calm down and not to cause a public disturbance, had no choice but to arrest him for disorderly behaviour and for using abusive words towards public servants.

The man resisted arrest by putting up a fierce struggle, during which his and a police officer's glasses were broken.

It was only back at the police station that Nair disclosed his identity.

A medical examination by a doctor was conducted and a blood sample was taken with Nair's consent to be tested for alcohol.

Nair, who is out on police bail, could face a fine of up to $5,000 or a jail term of up to a year if convicted under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order & Nuisance) Act.

Nair is currently facing two charges under the Penal Code. These charges relate to an email sent by him to Justice Lai Siu Chiu in 2006, and a posting on his blog relating to Justice Belinda Ang in May 2008. Both Justice Lai and Justice Ang are High Court Judges. - CNA/ir

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"Man" gives birth to a girl

There is an article in The Straits Times carried the title "Woman-turned-man gives birth to a girl". [link]

Currently the "man", Mr Thomas Beatie, 34 who was born a woman before undergoing gender realignment surgery has given birth to a baby girl.

So, what are the challenges that "he" will be facing ?

"The only thing different about me is that I can't breast-feed my baby."

What about the challenges facing in the society?

'Our situation sparks legal, political and social unknowns,' he wrote, adding that he and his wife had experienced opposition from health-care professionals, friends and family.

Lastly, I will end here and will not comment on this news as in Singapore, the law does not permit "man" and man marriage. heee ....

Watermelon has effects similar to Viagra

"Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the United States' top producers of the seedless variety."

"'Watermelon may not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side effects.' Mr Todd Wehner, who studies watermelon breeding at North Carolina State University, said anyone taking Viagra shouldn't expect the same result from watermelon."


There is one article from The Straits Times with title "Ingredient in watermelon has effects similar to Viagra". Interested to read more ? [link]

jean.sg is closed

I just discovered that jean.sg is closed. Jean.sg became famous after a posting claims that she was molested while asleep by a friend who accompanied her to Korea. It was subsequently reported in various newspaper in Singapore. Since then, many comments were being made by bloggers visiting the blog. Apparently, there is no news on the reasons behind closing the blog. In the meantime, just tune in.