We the citizens of Singapore,
Pledge ourselves as one united people,
Regardless of race, lanugage or religion,
To build a democratic society,
Based on justice and equality,
So As to achieve hapiness, prosperity and progress for our nation
Said the Pledge on 8.22 pm :)

National Day preview

Hello guys, I have just came back from the national day preview. let me tell all of you what happened in a short newspaper article:

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, the NDP 09 Preview was just about to get started. The recent measures which included more strict security tracks did not slow down the flow of traffic. The crowd was effectively ushered to their seats quickly be the well-trained volunteers. goodie bags were given out in different colours, namely purple, dark blue, orange and yellow.

The show began with a buzz as the host, Gurmit Singh, Mark Lee, Michelle Chong, Vernetta lopez and the policeman in Police and thief, led the crowd well as they started the show on a high-note with a series of comical conversations which makes the crowd burst into laughter. This set the tone for the rest of the concert. The crowd even attempted to do a record time of the Mexican Wave. They were even faster than a Subaru rallycar, despite its fearsome speed.This set the tone for the rest of the event.

The show was split up into 10 chapters. there are different story settings for each of them They were different from previous years, which the crowd marvelled at. The kaleidoscope of colours was amazing and there was an enjoyable, humourous and amazing show. It was really nice. I would give a 5 mark for it as it has something different from the previous years. Much more fun and excitement. Great work organisers!

Long time of not posting

Sorry for the long non-posting period, i have been quite busy with my other things so... Today it will just be a short one. I will just like to say that the past two PCME lessons were fun! They are very good. More PCME like these will be good. Here are two videos, enjoy

Sad

World trade center.... In memory

1st day

It was the first day of school. It feels great to be back. It was another ordinary day as usual. Now, i wil let all enjoy a video. :)

Favourite poet- William Shakespeare

I wil be writing an entry about my favourite poet:

My favourite poet is William Shakespeare. Well, he is well-known and famous. I fell that he is also very creative when writing his poems."

To kick off my entry, i will give you all an interesting fact about him:"Suicide occurs an unlucky thirteen times in Shakespeare's plays. It occurs in Romeo and Juliet where both Romeo and Juliet commit suicide, in Julius Caesar where both Cassius and Brutus die by consensual stabbing, as well as Brutus' wife Portia, in Othello where Othello stabs himself, in Hamlet where Ophelia is said to have "drowned" in suspicious circumstances, in Macbeth when Lady Macbeth dies, and finally in Antony and Cleopatra where suicide occurs an astounding five times (Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Charmian, Iras and Eros).

To add on, an even more interesting fact is that William's family was all illiterate.

I feel that William Shakespeare is actually a very interesting and smart person. Despite having an illiterate family, he is still able to write good plays and poems. Also, he deserves more respect as he wrote many plays and poems that went unnoticed during his time.

To end, i will tell you all a short biography of him :

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist.He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"

His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon.

At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, who bore him three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613, where he died three years later. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matters as his physical appearance, sexuality, religious beliefs, and whether the works attributed to him were written by others.

Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the sixteenth century. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, including Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest works in the English language. In his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies, also known as romances, and collaborated with other playwrights. Many of his plays were published in editions of varying quality and accuracy during his lifetime.

In 1623, two of his former theatrical colleagues published the First Folio, a collected edition of his dramatic works that included all but two of the plays now recognised as Shakespeare's.Shakespeare was a respected poet and playwright in his own day, but his reputation did not rise to its present heights until the nineteenth century.

The Romantics, in particular, acclaimed Shakespeare's genius, and the Victorians hero-worshipped Shakespeare with a reverence that George Bernard Shaw called "bardolatry". In the twentieth century, his work was repeatedly adopted and rediscovered by new movements in scholarship and performance. His plays remain highly popular today and are constantly studied, performed and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the world.

Three poems by william Shakespeare:

Lovers Complaint


The Phoenix and the Turtle


The Rape of Lucrece




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare
http://www.william-shakespeare.org.uk/facts-about-william-shakespeare.htm
http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-facts.htm
http://www.famous-poems.biz/Famous-Poems/Famous-Poems-A-Lovers-Complaint-By-William-Shakespeare-odist-Top-Poets.htm

A dream within a dream

Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow--
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.

I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand--
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep--while I weep!
O God! can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?


1.How are the figurative language used in the poem? Give the specific word(s), explain what type of figurative language it is and why the poet chose to use this figurative language?

a)"O God!"-hyperbole (to emphasise on the emotions of the writer)

b)"pitiless wave"-personification(to make the wave like a pitiful person)

c)"the roar of a surf-tormented shore"-personification(to show how loud the roar of the surf on the shore was)

d)"hope has flown away"-personification(it shows that all hope was gone)

e)"How few!"-hyperbole(emphasise the writer's dismay)

f)"While I weep--while I weep!"-hyperbole(emphasise the writer's grief)

2. Tell us why you like this poem in no less than 100 words.

I liked the poem because it is interesting and exciting. Also, the wide variety of figurative language used and the writerwrites out her emeotions very clearly to the reader. It is like a powerful poem as when the writer writes about her emotions, it seemed like i could feel what she was experiencing. Also, there is a good climax in the poem and the interesting title just wraps up why i liked the poem.

Thanks

thanks all for tagging and commenting. See ya!

Blog prompts

Have i done enough blog prompts? Of course:) Anyway, i would like to postafter a long non-blogging time. I have finished most of my homework for the holidays and I am really pleased to say that.:) I hope all of you wil continue to comment on my bllog. Thank you

Comments

thanks all for your comments. will try to return a favour :) keep it coming

Sorry for not blogging for a long time

Sorry for not blogging for a long time(4 days)! I have been busy and I have alrready completed my blog prompt. Today, I just want to urge all to comment on my blog and tag! thanks!

Confessions Of a Local housewife

If there was one word that can describe me, it will be KIASU and cheap-skate. Let me tell you about a usual day and you can see for yourself! A usual day will begin with a trip to the market. Down there, I will start looking for the best groceries then, I will cook up all sorts of "excuses to help in my bid to get the lowest price for the groceries. The grocer will get frustrated and give me what I want. I will grin from ear to ear on my latest coup.

Then off to the supermarket to get what I don't have. I will look at the newspaper cuttings and pick out the best offers. Saving as much money as I could. HA! Nice one! I will give a pat on my own back as I see the price I have to pay and the amount of things I get in return!

Afternoon could not come sooner and my children don the bright and smart-looking uniform. Despite a full MRT due to the afternoon lunch peak hour, I will squeeze into the train no matter what, oblivious to the commuters' anger. I didn't care, what more can I do to get on the train?

Soon, my children are off to school and off to home to cook good food for my family for dinner. Then, I saw a good offer on TV and rushed to the place so that I could get the freebies available. I will grin satisfyingly as I managed to get some freebies

I must confess that I am really cheap-skate and KIASU. With the recount of a usual day, what more can I explain?

The End~! Please comment

Which part of Village By The Sea Do You Like Best?

My favourite part of Village By The Sea was the part which Hari meet his benefactors, namely Mr Panwallah and Jagu. Both were kind hearted man, which Hari should be deeply grateful for.

Jagu provides Hari with a job, a place to stay,food and even tried to help Hari on some occasions. Without the help of Jagu, surely Hari would not have been able to survive in the mean streets of Bombay.

Then, Hari meets Mr Panwallah, the old watchmaker. He teaches Hari many things, like how to adapt to the changes Thul is undergoing. Also, he teach Hari how to mend watches, which was very important in Hari's bid to survive in the new Thul with housing colonies and factories.

I will tell you why that part was my favourite. It was a turning point. Firstly, Hari finally got a job he longed for, proper food and lodging. He also learnt a new skill, vital for his future. I usually prefer turning points in stories, which are usually very interesting and sometimes touching. Also, the author describes this part very clearly, displaying flair and creativity in her writing. That's why it is no doubt my favourite part in the story.

The End~! Please comment!

Singaporeans: Kiasuness IS REALLY BAD!(this is not a blog prompt, just for reading purposes)

To start my post, read this short mail by a local woman:

Why I rush into the train
by Mdm Luo, via News Hotline (6822 2268)

05:55 AM Jun 06, 2009

"I am a mother of four young children. About two years ago, I tried to board the MRT with them during rush hour. My two older children managed to squeeze into the train - but the other two and myself were unable to make it inside. Thankfully, the older kids alighted at the next station, where we were reunited.As a result, today, I tell my children to squeeze into the train regardless of whether people are alighting or not. Perhaps SMRT can have a cabin specially reserved for pregnant woman, those with children, disabled people and old folks so that we can be assured of a seat on the train"

Adapted from:

(http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC090606-0000040/Why-I-rush-into-the-train)

Proper post:

Here is a kiasu mother who teaches her children the wrong thing. Quoted:"I tell my children to squeeze into the train regardless of whether people are alighting or not." What KIND OF MOTHER IS SHE. The SMRT consistently telling people to give way to alighting passengers, who cannot miss their stop. The train driver always allow maximum time for passengers to enter so that there is no need to rush into the train. The first thing the mother did wrong this: Why should you squeeze into the train when it is full. Is there any harm in waiting for another one?

The second thing is that the mother metioned this :"Perhaps SMRT can have a cabin specially reserved for pregnant woman, those with children, disabled people and old folks so that we can be assured of a seat on the train"

THOSE WITH CHILDREN. THE ADULTS LIKE HER WILL GET A FREE seat. So all she wants is just a free seat for hrself and her children. SELF CENTERED woman. I could not care less about her. The worst thing is that her voiceout has been published on the newspaper. GIVE ME A BREAK MADAM!

I had many ordeals with such mothers. Let me tell you about one incident:

I was on the 67 bus on my way home. Two woman with two children each squeezed up the 67 bus despite the full load. They kept asking people to move in, thinking that there should be more space on a bendy bus. However, it was already full and they continued to push into the bus. Some people had to get off in anger. Then, they started asking their children to go look for seats. The children protested of course. They were forced to by their parents and they had to squeeze frther into the bus. On the next stop, there were 2 seats. Despit the presence of an elderly man nearby, they charged forward to get the seat, not even letting the children sit!

Everyone on the bus was giving them cold glares. Me? My blood was boiling at a 100 degrees~! WHAT KIND OF mothers are they? Not letting their children sit? Asking the children to look for a place in such a crowded bus? Setting a bad example by not giving up the seat to those in need? I had definitely no respect for both of them. I am sure there are MUCH more in Singapore. I hope that people like such housewives would just do a self reflection themselves. GET LOST!

Any comments?

Funny post

Here is another funny post by me. THIS IS NOT A BLOG PROMPT!

Firstly, here is the picture i promised readers. It is the singapore idol auditions photo!

Here is a funny video too. Enjoy! Please comment too!

An ordeal with street donations(Own Blog Prompt)

On Sunday, I went to Atrium @Orchard to do my CIP. I had a pretty interesting and enriching time down there. I had to stand by the road and ask for donations. Pretty fun though!

However, when I first started the 4 hour stint, my friend and I decided to slack for a while and we went to see the Singapore Idol auditions at the Cathay, back after a four-year hiatus. We found may idol hopefuls waiting for their turn for their auditions. We were happy to get a piece of the action. I will be posting up some photos soon!

That was when the problem started. Many people just shook their heads and declined politely. I took about 5 minutes to get a donation. I was shocked by the disatrous reception offered by people. So completely ignored me and just walk away. My friend was like spouting vulgarities softly, cursing everyone that declined. We then had a criteria when looking for people to donate too! First let me share with you some of the criteria my friend and I set when we look out for people to persuade them to donate any amount of money or buy our wristbands:

1) Beware of singles as they normally look very gloomy and have total no interest in what we are selling. Sometimes you have occasional singles who fork out money, but most of the time they are self-centred with their own world.

2) Families or young couples or even 14 year old youngsters are quite kind-hearted and though they may only donate just that few cents, they were the odd ones out who were more generous than the other people and the cents they donated bandaged the hurt caused by people who rejected to donate to us or just simply turn an eye away.

3) People who are carrying bulky items, engrossed in conversations, talking on the phone or walking so briskly are those who normally would not care to leave a footprint near our wristbands as they cannot take their wallet out while they are busy with something else.

During that time, many people declined. To my horror, some people even turn around to walk away , not wanting to face us while others put their hands in their pockets, pretending to fish for some coins, only to walk away! What kind of people are they? Is it so difficult to just decline politely if you do not want to donate. I am really angered by such Singaporeans actions. Why should they not donate? They should not leave the poor and needy in the lurch and just care about themselves! However, I think that there are some reasons that might have led to it too.

The recent "scam" by various charitable organisations has tarnished the "reputation" of such street sales. Also, too many street donations are happening. You can easily find 30 in CBD daily. To add to the misery,the global financial crisis has not helped in the course of the current situation. This has led to people being mor wary of such street donations.

I think the biggest problem is the "scam" by the charaitable organisations. People will doubt the credibility of charitable organisations and not donate money anymore. I think that the people who embezzle those charitable organisations' funds are too despicable. They make use of mnoney to help the needy for themselves!. The police should nail down all such culprits and deal with them severely!

Indeed, it was a really good experince for me. Not only did I learn more about such street donations, I also help the poor and needy. The only thorn in the flesh was the anger of people not donating and the causes of it which really made my blood boil.

The End~! Please comment!

Who is my favourite/ least favourite character in Village By The Sea?

My favourite character in the book is Biju. Although he is arrogant and regularly flaunts his wealth, he deserves my admiration for some acts which has left a deep impression on me. Firstly, despite the villagers' continued gossip about how Biju got his wealth and even calling him a smuggler, he did not lash out at them or bear any grudges against them and tolerated the agony of being laughed at. However, I must say that he is quite strict and cruel for making his workers work long hours under the hot sun. Finally, I feel that he care very much for the villagers. When the watchman mocked and despised the villagers, he stood up for his friends. His acts of kindness and tolerance overshadows his stringent attitude and I am really amazed by the great man Biju is.

My least favourite character is the Bombay 'wallahs'. They despised the villagers every now and then and thought lowly of the villagers. This was a despicable act. Have they ever put themselves in the villagers shoes? They should count themselves lucky not to be born in a village but to be born in a well-developed city.They should not go around laugh at the less fortunate. They should be helping them by volunteering to help them or donating money instead. Their cruel and evil act leaves little to be desired.

Please comment on my post. Thank you.

Is progress necessarily beneficial for society?

Is progress necessarily beneficial for society? Well, actually I don't think so. With reference to Village By The Sea, I will point out why I don't think that progress necessarily beneficial for society.

Firstly, the once peaceful village of Thul would be turned from a cluster of factories and housing colonies. Trees must be cut down to make way for the construction. Also, the poor must leave Thul. In comes the rich with money who will want to expand its business and build more factories. Also, in the life of luxury, wouldn't they take things for granted. As mentioned by the watchman who described about the building of the factories,the wastes of the factory can be pumped into the sea easily. The convenience would lead to the factories conveniently and effectively dumping the waste anywhere, into the sea. This would kill the fishes that the fishermen once savoured. This would lead to less fishes in the world. It will lead to many things, human beings would take all the surviving fishes, sparing no though for the penguins in antartica or any wildlife which depends on fishes for food. Wih such severe consequences, surely progress i not beneficial to society at ALL!

With the current global situation in mind, this will lead to many things. There will be definitely lesser food for people as more fishes are killed. I will now state the extreme. The villagers at Thul has experienced many famines and drought, notably during the monsoon season. The rich had such a luxurious life that famine and drought has never crossed their mind. When ime comes, there will be famines and droughts, surely the villagers would be more prepared then the rich and they are the ones who will survive.

I would say that progress might be beneficial to society in some ways but with regards to Village By The Sea, I would definitely disagree with this statement.

Please comment on my post. Thank You!

Funny post

I have a funny thing for all. There is two videos I want to show you. It is how a korean boy singing 2 pop songs. HAHA! I will assure you you will laugh! Please COMMENT! The first video is the korean boy singing "Touch My Body" by Marieh Carey and compare his singing to the proper lyrics.



Proper lyrics for the real song:

MC, you're the place to be
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

I know that you've been waiting for it
I'm waiting too
In my imagination I'd be all up on you
I know you got that fever for me
Hundred and two
And boy I know I feel the same
My temperature's through the roof

[Chorus:]
If there's a camera up in here
Then it's gonna leave with me
When I do (I do)
If there's a camera up in here
Then I'd best not catch this flick
On YouTube (YouTube)
'Cause if you run your mouth and brag
About this secret rendezvous
I will hunt you down
'Cause they be all up in my bidness
Like a Wendy Interview
But this is private
Between you and I

Touch my body
Put me on the floor
Wrestle me around
Play with me some more
Touch my body
Throw me on the bed
I just wanna make you feel
Like you never did.
Touch my body
Let me wrap my thighs
All around your waist
Just a little taste
Touch my body
Know you love my curves
Come on and give me what I deserve
And touch my body.

Boy you can put me on you
Like a brand new white tee
I'll hug your body tighter
Than my favorite jeans
I want you to caress me
Like a tropical breeze
And float away with you
In the Caribbean Sea

[Chorus]

Touch my body
Put me on the floor
Wrestle me around
Play with me some more
Touch my body
Throw me on the bed
I just wanna make you feel
Like you never did.
Touch my body
Let me wrap my thighs
All around your waist
Just a little taste
Touch my body
Know you love my curves
Come on and give me what I deserve
And touch my body.

I'm gonna treat you like a teddy bear
You won't wanna go nowhere
In the lap of luxury
Baby just turn to me
You won't want for nothing boy
I will give you plenty
Touch my body

Touch my body
Put me on the floor
Wrestle me around
Play with me some more
Touch my body
Throw me on the bed
I just wanna make you feel
Like you never did.
Touch my body
Let me wrap my thighs
All around your waist
Just a little taste
Touch my body
Know you love my curves
Come on and give me what I deserve
And touch my body.

Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
Oh yeah oh yeah
Oh oh oh oh yeah
Touch my body...

Funny? Here is another one. It is the same boy singing " Always Be My Baby" by David Cook. Prepare for more laughter:




Proper Lyrics:

We were as one babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you want to be free
So I'm letting you flyCause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die, noYou'll always be a part of me
I'm a part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
I ain't gonna cry no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave girl
I will not stand in your way
But inevitably you'll be back again
Cause ya know in your heart babe
Our love will never end no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time cant erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
I know that you'll be back girl
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder oooohhh
I know that, you'll be right back
Ooooh! baby believe me it's only a matter of time
You'll always be a part of meI'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger onTime can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my,....my baby....
You'll always be apart of me (you will always be)
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on (we will linger on)
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
You will always be my baby


Wasn't it funny? Please COMMENT ON MY POST

Nice video

Here is a sad video about the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the Nazi reign. Enjoy:
Part 1 on top and part 5 below:

I rather be the city rat than the country rat

I rather be the city rat than the country rat because I feel that the city is always bustling with interesting activities unlike the tranquil and peaceful life of the country mouse. The city life hold many oppurtunities for us. We can go to school when we are young and learn many things With the knowledge in mind, there is a wide variety of jobs available and you can find a suitable job for yourselves with proper qualification. Soon, you will choose whether you want to stay single, to pursue a proper career or enjoy the freedom of staying single, or start a family. When you get older, you can finally sit back and enjoy your retirement, letting the younger generation take over the roots you left behind.Won't it be great to be a city rat?

I ncontrast, the country life is usually all about enjoying a peaceful and comfortable life. All the country rat needs to do is to farm to make a living or just sit back in his relaxing home and spend his time lazing around.

I believe that life in the city is much more meaningful and exciting as every new day provides new chances. I wouldn't want to work on a farm my whole life. I want an exciting life, a meaningful life where I can do whatever I like. Thus, I would definitely want to be the city rat.

To end my post, I would urge all readers out there to respond to my post. I need to complete my work sheet. Please comment and I will comment back!

Great end to a satisfying semester

Dear all,

Today, I got back my progress report. IT SUCKS. I had about 3 subjects which is one mark away from the next grade, notably maths which I came amazingly close to an A1. I was so pissed. I shouold have gotten lower MSGS. I think I will work harder on chinese, literature and humanities to try to get better marks. It seems really sad to see some people who are usually weaker than me catch up or overtake me. I will wro kharder next term because I had been slacking off a little this term. Hope that I will power my way down the MSG table :).

I have a list of blog prompts I have to do during the holidays so watch out for that. It will be interesting of course :) STAY TUNED TO MY BLOG

For the RTA oral assignment, I was unlucky enough to be put in a group of just 5, with some of the members notorious for not doing their jobs in project. However, I have decided to look at it as a test of my abilities to work with others instead of just critising others. I hope we will work well together and get good marks.

Now, I want to access my own character development since I entered HCI. When I first entered HCI, I was very critical of some of my classmates. I was critising them every now and then just to make them feel bad. Then, there was a turning point and I realised I had to adapt to the new school with new friends. One example is how I manage to clear misunderstandings with a particular classmate and we are now working together to come up for the script of the RTA. Although I still critical about a few students every now and then, I decided to keep it to myself and not vent my anger on them. I would like to give myself a pat on the back for turning over a new leaf. Any comments?

I will be posting more interesting topics on the bog this holiday when I have the time. To end my post, I would like to thank Mrs Seet for teaching us so well this few weeks. It is sad to see a nice teacher go. Dont you agree, 1A4? :)

Please comment or tag onmy chatbox. :0 HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all.

FIRST H1N1 CASE IN SINGAPORE

The first H1N1 case has occurred in Singapore. Read this article:


Singapore confirms first H1N1 flu case
Singapore has confirmed its first case of Influenza A (H1N1), the country's Health Ministry (MOH) said today.
The patient, a 22-year-old Singaporean woman, is currently being treated at the Communicable Disease Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and is in stable condition.
She was in New York from May 14 to 24 and arrived back in Singapore from New York on SQ25 on May 26 at 630am. She was seated at row 55 and developed a cough while on the flight.
The woman passed the thermal scanner at the airport as she did not have a fever then. Later that morning, she consulted a GP who decided to send her to TTSH, given her travel history.
She was immediately admitted for testing, and laboratory confirmation of her infection was made by midnight the same day.
MOH has initiated contact tracing of her close contacts. They will be quarantined and provided with antiviral treatment.
Passengers who travelled in the same flight and were seated in rows 52 to 58 are urged to call the Health Ministry hotline at 1800- 333 9999 so their health condition can be checked.
MOH has reminded all medical practitioners and healthcare institutions to continue to be vigilant to suspect cases. It will continue with temperature screening for passengers entering Singapore at all checkpoints (land, sea and air).
All passengers passing through or entering Singapore are given Health Alert Notices on board their flights, advising them to monitor their own health if they have been to affected areas and to seek medical attention immediately if they are not well.

Advice from MOH:
Singaporeans are reminded to maintain high standards of personal hygiene. This means covering the nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing, and washing hands frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with respiratory secretions (e.g., after sneezing and coughing).The public is also asked to cooperate and be socially responsible. This means staying home and avoiding crowded places (including trains, buses, offices), putting on a surgical mask and seeing a doctor if you have flu symptoms. MOH advises those who travelled to affected areas to closely monitor their health and seek treatment as soon as possible should they develop symptoms.
The public is advised to exercise caution over travel to affected areas. In the event that travel is unavoidable, they are advised to take precautionary measures such as avoiding crowded areas and maintaining high standards of personal hygiene at all times. However, if you are unwell with fever and cough but have no travel history to affected areas, see a doctor and stay at home.


http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20090527-144175.html

I would like to say that Singapore has already done a magnificent job in preventing this disease from coming. The disease would come sooner or later and the time has finally arrived. Let's all just hope that there would be no fatalities!If there are, things will get really serious!Now, I will show you all a video on good hygiene tips.Please follow thm. THIS IS serious. :) Please COMMENT.

Lovely!

Dear all,

The value I have shown this week is resilience as I tried my best in everything I do. Now, back to my proper post. My class is going to have our 3rd english teacher soon. I don't think it is good as the teacher needs time to familiarise with us again. I hope the school will get a more consistent teacher next time. Now, I will tell you what I planned to do for the holidays. I plan to complete more ACE during the holidays. Also, I plan to do more CIP. Any comments? Please comment on my comment-lacking blog! Here is the video of american idol 2009 winner, congratulations to KRIS ALLEN:

Chaotic Sports day

Dear all,

It was the combined sports meet today where some students compete in various track and field events.However, I think the seating area was too squeezy and also, the events were not able to sustain the crowd's interest. Everybody was soon playing their handphones or laptops oblivious to the various events held for the sports meet. Also, the high jump and pole vault events,which I was interested in, was too far away from me and I think I only paid attention to about 4 events. I think that the organisers should do something about it.

However, kudos to the organisers for getting the milo van and 100 plus van to the school. Also, there were snacks and drinks sold and 2 singers, creating a happy atmosphere. The competitors also showed great sportsmanship and fought hard for glory. YOU WERE GREAT!

Please comment on on my posts please. MY BLOG is almost dead.