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Robbery in the toy shop

"Hey! Look at the teddy bear!", my younger sister squealed. We were in a toy heaven. Every row had different toys - teddy bears, sports equipment and even toy helicopters! My mom was greatly astounded. I could see her widened eyes. My sister was searching doll by doll for the perfect one. From baby to teenage dolls. Forget her! I took the biggest helicopter and put the box in the trolley. It was a double power K-SS7 heli. We bought the toys and quickly went out. I did want to play with the helicopter so badly. I was desperate. Sadly, we are in NEX Shopping mall, not in an open field where the air is free for take off. I followed mom towards the escalator. Suddenly, I heard a loud shrill voice breaking the low murmurs of the customers in the mall. I turned around in wonder and shock. In front of me at the counter of Toysrus, a woman in her late 50's was wearing a shocked expression on her frail looking face. A few paces in front of her, a man in his early 20's was spri...

Singapore in the future

Hi. Bernard here! and this is “FUTURE NEWS!”. World-renowned scientist Andy Tay had just invented the latest H0V0RB:ARD S6, a new version of the famous toy in town among kids and among adults too. This new version of this great product will be launched in Suntec City tomorrow before public. Please do not forget to attend this event at sharp 7pm in Suntec City Tower 4.  The next day... Andy woke up a bit early than usual. He was excited as usual as it was his latest version launching day. Andy felt a pang of guilt when he sipped his coffee. The H0V0RB:ARD was actually a great idea by his very close friend Vishuraban with whom he is working with for almost 20 years. Vishuraban is an Indian Scientist who opened the theory for air resistance. Air resistance, as found, goes against gravity. If powered up, it can allow you to fly without power. And he got the fame for launching it in Singapore. Vishuraban is fine with it, still Andy guilt feeling could not be helped. Slowly but stea...