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Barack Obama is Still President!

It was a very close call but Obama is still the President of the United States. Congratulations President Obama!

Waze in Singapore

Drivers are typically trying to find means to make their driving experience more pleasant and one of the worst irritation is turning onto a seemingly clear road to end up being stuck in a massive traffic jam. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore attempts to address drivers frustration with systems like Expressway Monitoring Advisory System (EMAS) and Arterial Variable Message Signs (AVMS) since informing drivers to make detours earlier will also help prevent the traffic conditions from worsening. However, even if EMAS, AVMS and even the interactive traffic.smart map at http://interactivemap.onemotoring.com.sg/mapapp/index.html  and radio broadcasts of traffic conditions, I have been finding it difficult to be updated promptly with road conditions so that I can make adjustments to my routes. The newest tool in my arsenal to fight traffic woes is Waze. In the own words of the Waze team, "Waze is the world's fastest-growing community-based traffic and navigation