So called answer to the brain teaser qn.

Hmm. The answer to the previous brain teaser qn is, "Does the lady who always tells the truth holds the key to the gold bar?"
Then I realise that I have not made myself clear in the question in the previous blog post. I have not mentioned about one lady holding a key to the box containing cookies and the other holding a key to the box containing the gold bar.


Upon analysing it, suppose the lady who tell the truth hold the key to the gold bar.
If I pick the lady who always tell lies and ask her this question, she will say no.
If I pick the lady who always tell the truth and ask her this question, she will say yes.

Suppose the lady who tell the lies hold the key to the gold bar.
If I pick the lady who always tell lies and ask her this question, she will say yes.
If I pick the lady who always tell the truth and ask her this question, she will say no.

So, in both situations, when you ask this question to a lady, and the lady answers yes. That lady holds the key to the gold bar.

Logic is so confusing.

Brain teaser Qn over the CNY weekend.

Here is a brain teaser question over the weekend.

There are two treasure boxes. One box contains cookies and the another a gold bar. You don't know which treasure box contains the gold bar and your purpose is to obtain the gold bar. Here are the two ladies who can aid you in your conquest. They know which treasure boxes contain the cookies and the gold bar. However, there is one problem. One lady will always tell lies whenever you pose a question to her and the another will always tell the truth.
You are allowed only a question to be asked to one of the ladies. What question will you ask so that you can be 100% sure that the treasure box contains a gold bar? For your info, you also don't know which lady will always tell lies and which lady will always tell the truth?

The new module that I have picked up is quite interesting. It is related to mathematics, study of number patterns, logical deduction and reasoning using mathematics and of course common sense. The module is called Living with Mathematics and I wouldn't have expected that mathematics can be applied into logical deduction and reasoning and about the formation of strong or weak agruments. This module shows several situations where strong arguments doesn't mean that the thing that one argue for is correct.

Fantasy Route Amendment service 49

In conjunction with the opening of Old Airport Rd, service 49 will be amended to ply Cassia Link instead of Guillemard Camp Rd. Any inconveniences is regretted.

Amendments in several bus services during CNY period.

From 16 January 2009 onwards, there will be amendments to the operation timings of Chinatown Direct Services. CT28 plying from Clementi to Chinatown will be operational during this period. View the poster for more details.

From 26 January to 30 January 2009, the frequency of Jurong Industrial services will be decreased due to "projected" low demand of these services.

The two posters are extracted from SBS Transit website. Hmm. There are also diversion during the eve of Lunar New Year Countdown. Visit www.sbstransit.com.sg or www.smrtbuses.com.sg for more details.

Hate clash

Today is the most screwed up and most depressing day. I have to drop one of my modules just because the final year exams clash. Sigh!!!

A new year, a new sem, a new beginning

A new year, a new semester, and hopefully, a new beginning. 2008 is a year that marks the ned of my full time army life, a start to my university life and the year when I have the longest period of holidays.

2009 will be a more difficult year for me in terms of academic committments. However, it is an exciting year too for me. I will be anticipating news about the new distance based fares in October 2009, the opening of certain phases of Circle Line in mid or late 2009, new changes to bus services routes and of course, meeting new people through taking new modules.

4 new bus stops along Petir Rd.

With effect from 18 January 2009. Refer to the poster for more details on the location of the bus stops. This poster is obtained from SMRT official website www.smrt.com.sg

Adult ezlink cards replacement exercise begins on 9th January 2009

http://www.ezlink.com.sg/NEWS_ez_press08Jan09.htm"

Old adult ezlink cards can be replaced at the 42 Transitlink Ticket Offices to new ezlink cards starting from 9th January 2009 which in future can be used as a form of "cashcard" and "ezlink card". Forgot to add some points. Replacement is totally free plus old ezlink cards cannot be used to pay for transport fares with effect from 30th September 2009 as new ezlink readers will be installed in buses and trains. So, it is "complusory" to replace them.

Replacement exercise for child and student concession cards will commence from 16th February 2009 onwards till 30th September 2009.

Replacement exercise for senior citzens ezlink cards will commence from April 2009 onwards.

Let's walk from Kent Ridge Park to Harbourfront.

Photos are taken by my friend.


The event dubbed "Let's Walk" is conducted at 30th December 2008 which is the second last day of the year. Actually, I was quite fatigued when I turned up for this event as I slept at around 0200 hrs on the same day and woke up at 0630 hrs. I was playing a dota match with my friend and his friends and it was quite a memorable - Not a good one actually but that's another story - match for me.
It was sunny and gradually became hot as the time ventures towards noon. All of us turned up at Buona Vista MRT station and we took a bus to Science Park. So, here we began the Kent Ridge Heritage Trail. There were many trees, a couple of flowers and murky and clear waters in our whole adventure. However, as time goes by, the weather starts to become merciless to us as it becomes hotter, taking a toll on our stamina. Nevertheless, as I walked closer to the Henderson Waves, there were quite a few good scenaries which made me feel revitalised. The wave like structure bridge across Henderson Road really lives up to its name. The treetop walk makes me feel that I am top of some trees. It feels great to be on the top sometimes.
Lastly, we arrived at Harbourfront at around 2 plus, relishing our drinks. I feel tired, exhausted but satisfied of being aware of this trail now.