AFTER a year studying engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Miss Sharon Ong got bored with mathematics formulas and physics theories, took a break from her studies and went to work at Nanyang Polytechnic's admissions office.

There, she stumbled across a diploma course in diagnostic radiography and was instantly intrigued.

SMARTPHONES are hot property in Singapore, with figures showing a take-up rate far beyond average world statistics.

IT research firm IDC says 33 per cent of local consumers own Web- and media-enabled mobile phones, as compared with the global average of 13 per cent. Last year, sales of these phones leapt 28 per cent from 2007's level.

ROADS will be closed for the opening of the second session of the 11th Parliament sitting on Monday from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm at the Parliament House.

As part of the security requirements, the following closures will come into effect from 3 pm to midnight:

- The extreme right lane of Parliament Place, between North Bridge Road and Supreme Court Lane).