Section 377A of the Penal Code of Singapore is the main remaining piece of legislation which criminalises sex between mutually consenting adult men.

Section 377A ("Outrages on decency") states that: Any male person who, in public or private, commits, or abets the commission of, or procures or attempts to procure the commission by any male person of, any act of gross indecency with another male person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years.



Alright... So the now infamous Gay Couple whose case was recently dismissed, have appointed top lawyers to help with their appeal.

I have nothing against Homosexuals and I have very close friends who are one. So before I start firing away, do note that this is a personal thought specifically targeted about this "Drama".



I do not see why they need to make so much "noise" about their sexual preference. I believe both these 2 macho dudes have served our Army well and looks totally combat ready. Therefore, I must say that they do know the "hidden" core value; do anything you want but do not get caught.

The reason of which baffles me is that just like my Uncle who is a homosexual, has spent his entire life with his Boyfriend till his death and not once have they seen the need to disclose their relationship to the public eye. We are already lucky that now gay couples are accepted in our society and that when we do see 2 guys holding hands, they are more accepted in ways compared to my Uncle's time back in his youth. Moreover, who will know if you had homosexual sex in private? Unless you intend to publicly showcase it, I seriously doubt if the Police will handcuff you away but then again, doesn't that apply to all of us; indecency in public? So my question is why raise the alarm now?

To me, I just feel that the two of them wants attention and wants their community to look upon them as heroes. Changing the law doesn't mean changing the general mindset of people. Its like I will never be able to accept sex between 2 men even if the law permits however that does not hinder my judgement of a person because of that. What you do behind closed doors is your business and in this case, they should just keep it as that. I'm disturbed at their outcry... then again maybe I was influenced too much by my Uncle who was reserved and happy with his relationship; rings but no marriage certificate. Family with no Children but lots of dogs. Contented and Blissful.

So what do you peeps think? Cheers people.

Traction ( 8 out of 10 )
Translucent Rubber that feels a little stiffer than that from the Kobe 8 "Sulphur". The herringbone pattern at the main areas needed for grip along with the "mamba" pattern at the rest of the areas provided excellent traction similar to that of the Kobe 4 from my testing on an outdoor court. I play the 3 position and often do quick cuts to the rim and fire up shots off the pick during this performance test. I had no problems moving laterally (no slippages) and stopped comfortably without the feeling of my toes "hitting" hard at the front as I pulled up for a jumper as I slashed hard toward the basket. However, the outsole didn't react that while after a while due to the dust and I had to clean them to get it to 100% again.



Cushioning ( 8 out of 10 )
I'm a big fan of the Forefoot: Zoom Air and Heel: Double-stacked Zoom Air configuration. It is my favourite choice due to the comfort and responsiveness of the set-up. I was skeptical of how well the Kobe 8 will fair in this department as it is foam based; Lunarlon to be exact. Nike has been using this foam cushion immensely for the last 2 years and from my experience with it from my running shoes, I would say that it breaks in faster than the foams used by the other brands and is comfortable. However, just like any other foams, it does not give me that immediate response, that immediate bounce to transit to my next move like the Zoom Air does. This is felt throughout the whole experience I had with the Kobe 8 EXT "YOS" on the court. It is the most comfortable pair even in comparison to the Kobe 4 which I still regard is the best low-cut basketball shoe of All-Time. But this comes with a slight loss in responsiveness especially for slashers like myself; it didn't have that "propelling" feel which I felt in the KD V. Nevertheless, the full length Lunarlon (removable) is definitely a notch above the rest since the Kobe 4 days. Moreover, you could use this foam in your other Kicks and create some "crazy mod" to another pair of kicks.




Material ( 9 out of 10 )
Black Leather with Laser-etched snake print design instead of the Engineered mesh. The Kobe 8 EXT "YOS" feels like good ol' leather basketball shoes from the 90's. I totally enjoyed it and after a couple of games, the leather broke in and I was able to lace my shoes even tighter giving it a real good fit and high maneuverability. My only complaint is the waxed shiny laces which couldn't hold its knot even after I double-knotted it. Would recommend changing the laces to the sport laces for that feet lockdown. I totally enjoyed playing in this Nike Sportswear not recommended for performance usage.


Fit ( 8.5 out of 10 )
The shoe fits true to size and I would not recommend buying even half size bigger unless you have wide feet. They are comfortable and feel more like a running shoe more than a basketball shoe as it doesn’t has that snug bootie feel that we have come to take from granted from Nike. That said, I would say that the fit is... "AWESOME!!" As mentioned earlier, after the break in, and lacing it up tighter, the shoe had a lockdown effect. The only downside was that the Lunarlon insole is a little slippery and on this particular test, I experience a little feeling of slippage at the start before the break in of the leather. I would recommend a pair of more "grippy" socks when you play in the Kobe 8 in general.


Ventilation ( 2 out of 10 )
Definitely not the best ventilated shoe available in the market now but nothing much to complain about since this is supposed to be a Nike Sportswear shoe. The only vents to let the heat out are from the holes on the tongue of the shoe. This is also when you appreciate the tongue not being all thick and all as it allows more breathability and the ability to "bring" the upper together as you lace it up tight. Side note: I really do not understand why some ballers are so intent that the tongue being thick and "cushy". We are basketballers not skate-boarders. Why do you need thick cushioned tongues for the shoes?


Support [low-cut] ( 9 out of 10 )
I am giving it a 9 in terms of support based from a low-cut shoe. This does not mean that it provides better support then mid-cut or high-cut shoes. The Kobe 8 EXT "YOS" blew me away with the support it gave. It reminded me so much of the Kobe 4; Outstanding fit!!. The heel clip works once again and the glass based Carbon Fiber shank for torsional rigidity and support gave the shoe a stable ride regardless of how I pivoted and slashed. These have to be the best Kobe on court since the Kobe 4 in terms of support. It felt like I could do anything without the fear of twisting my ankle.


Conclusion ( 7.42 out of 10 )
The crazy thing about the Kobe 8 EXT "YOS" is that it is being labeled "not a performance shoe." After rocking them on the court, I totally disagree. The fit and lockdown is incredible: it feels like a just like a pair of light running shoes with full stability. The traction was great just that it needs to be wiped from time to time as I play outdoors. The leather upper not only looked so stylish and stealth but it works and is more than mere aesthetics. The Cushioning could have been slightly better in terms of responsiveness but I'm happy enough with the full-length Lunarlon. Landing from going to the rim or grabbing rebounds were all well cushioned... actually the best from the Kobe Line so far. Ventilation is the only downside but do I wouldn't really care since this is the best low-cut Kobe to date since the Kobe 4.

Finally a pair of low-cuts, a pair of Kobe's to yearn and salivate for. A must have for both on and off the court.

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Please go to Nightwing's website for a review on the Nike Kobe 8 System Performance Shoe.

I wanna say a Big THANK YOU to Nightwing for doing all the performance reviews and being an inspiration in many ways.

I've long knew the math but didnt know how to put it in words.
CREDITS TO http://asingaporeanson.blogspot.com for such a clear explanation.

男人甩女人时最常用的9个谎言

一、我们不合适

　　当初相恋之时的恋爱感觉已经随着时日的消磨逐渐淡去，如今厌倦之后留给你一句这样的话。所谓物是人非，也就如此。恋爱时候的默契、经常的心有灵犀到头来被男人一句不合适便是当头棒喝，消除了所有美好的记忆。

　　男人以此作为分手的理由，理由充分，事实明显，女人看不清其中的真相，反倒责怪自己没能好好地配合男人。分手以后，女人继续思考男人的胡编乱造，重新规划自己的择偶方向，某一天她还还要感谢曾经男人给她的指引。

二、我们没有未来的

　　两个人的未来是一起努力创造才会有的。当男人说出这样的话的时候，证明他已经不再想为你们的未来作出努力了。当初热恋时的海誓山盟，也只是一场幻觉。男人有足够的远见，他从无数个方面分析了爱情的走向，最终的结论是，爱情的尽头是曲终人散。

　　女人对男人的分析点头默许，并且很钦佩男人如此的智慧。长痛不如短痛，择日不如撞日，既然走不出未来，还是早点了结吧。若干年后，女人收获了自己的幸福，回想起曾经男人的预见，不禁感叹那时的选择多么的正确。

三、爱情影响了我的事业

　　在男人爱着你时，他可以做到工作爱情两不误。爱情甚至是他在工作中奋进的动力。到分手时，男人却把爱情影响事业当成分手的理由。

　　女人当然明白，男人以事业为重，好男儿志在四方，如果可以，女人愿意等男人事业有成后和男人再续前缘，怎料，时间永远是人最大的敌人，若干年后，男人女人各自成家，而当年那个以假乱真的分手借口也早已淡忘了。

四、你的缺点太多

　　想必很多的女人听到这个分手理由的时候，内心是在苦笑。男人在追求女人的时候，女人就是一件完美无暇的艺术品，是男人心中最圣洁的女神。时光流转，岁月变迁，艺术品失去最初的珍贵，女神不再在男人的心理有很重要的地位。

　　男人总会从生活中挑出女人的些许缺，男人以此来作为分手的理由。可怜有些女人看不清男人的真实意图，宁可在男人面前保证会改正自己的“缺点”也不愿认清男人不再爱她的事实。直到分手以后，女人为自己的缺点而自责。而男人的“欲加之罪”很有可能成为女人自卑的根源。

五、我的父母不同意

　　相爱时的世界是只有两个人的，眼神里除了对方装不下任何第三者。朋友和亲人也被忽略。男人会说：“我爱你，就算世界上所有的人都反对，我也不会放弃我们的爱情。”当初的你是否被感动的泪光闪烁­。

　　当男人受到来自家庭的压力后，信心会产生动摇。父母在他耳边说过的话影响他的决定。最终他以父母的干涉为由提出分手。可怜的女人对这个借口将信将疑，甚至会怀有说服男人家长的心理同他共同克服家庭难关。但男人却依旧是那句话：“他们是不会同意的。”

六、我做了对不起你的事，已经没有资格再爱你了

　　男人的承诺永远是靠不住的。他曾对女人承诺：“今生我不会做对不起你的事。”但是男人移情别恋、第三者的插足都会让爱情发生转移。男人必须在两个女人之间做出选择。

　　于是，他想你坦白了自己的过错，却同另一个女人在一起。即使他的坦白得到了女人的同情与宽容。女人打算再给男人一次机会，但男人已坚定了自己的意志，以没有资格为由不再接受女人的原谅。

七、爱情原来什么都不是

　　生命诚可贵，爱情价更高。若为自由故，两者皆可抛。男人曾对女人说：“我愿意做你的奴隶，伺候你一生一世。”时光变迁，男人把爱情当成了一种束缚，把女人当成了一种包袱，追求自由成了男人的第一目标。

　　男人向女人讲述自由有多么可贵，多么令人向往，而爱情是阻碍自由的最大祸害。看着男人已经对爱情彻底淡漠，女人只好无奈地提出分手，而男人也因此逃过了抛弃女人的骂名。

八 、你已经不听我话了

　　女人曾对男人说：“我什么都听你的。”这句表达忠诚的甜言蜜语却成了男人利用的把柄。当男人有意要分手时，故意找出一些让女人很为难的事情，让女人照着自己的意思去做，当女人违背了男人的意愿后，男人以此为理由表明爱情已走到尽头。

　　女人面对男人有理有据的指责，无法作出有效的反抗，当男人提出分手的时候，女人仍然在思考着男人加在自己身上的罪名，当明白那是一个圈套时，一切都来不及了。

九、我已经不爱你了

　　坦然的分手是我们所提倡的，但是坦然有时候也是男人的一种计谋。男人做了亏心事，要将女人抛弃，在寻找分手借口的过程中，挖空心思，釜底抽薪，怎么也找不到一个合适的。

　　最后他突然领悟到，既然任何理由都瞒不过女人，倒不如开门见上来的爽快。于是，男人很直接地讲出不爱的事实，女人刚听到时有些震惊，但是面对这种坦率，倒觉得男人很有气派，于是很配合地成全了男人。