Severly jetlagged,
I do in fact know of several people who have been hired into SQ without time on a heavy and who hold a FAA ATPL with a type rating and experience on commercial aircraft.
You asked about training in OZ vs. the US. Simple...$$$. Why is lear training being done in OZ now vs. SIN? Again $$$.
As far as publishing a retraction, I guess I'm puzzled as to what I have to retract.
Back on the subject, cost of living in Singapore. Rents have come down. I just moved from a mid-town location to another mid-town location (Orchard Road Area) and my rent went down by S$1000/mo. However, the rents are again creeping up. Utilities average around S$400/mo for electric, S$20/mo for gas. No car so I don't have to worry about that. If you like to party, than be prepared for a shock. Alcohol is quite expensive here in Singapore. So, if you're so inclined, buy something in duty free every trip. As long as you're out more than 48 hours, there is no problem.
