Click on this pic to see it full size. Then look at the blue sign, which reads: Pedestrian Crossing Not in Operation 7am-11am, 5pm-9pm. In the interest of traffic flow, pedestrians are given the finger
Singapore, August 6-13, 2011 August 14th 2011 Singapore is the perfect city for people such as myself interested in urban geography and city planning. It has been argued by many urbanists that a nation's success or failure depends heavily on the viability of their cities. Yet many countries, including my own, often ignore the needs of cities to their own peril. Well Singapore doesn't have that option. As a city-nation, if it fails as ... read more
Asia » Singapore Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more