Monday, June 18, 2007

从未停息的抗蚊战

一百多年前,新加坡对抗的是传播疟疾的疟蚊。今时今日,我们举国上下如火如荼地消灭伊蚊,对抗骨痛热症。这两种蚊子截然不同,而杜绝它们的方式也不同

科学越来越发达,医学也越来越昌明,人们仍然面对传染病的威胁,就连传播疾病的蚊子,仍然挥之不去。

了解农粮局为防止禽流感入侵本地所采取的系列措施。  另外,你可知道生物恐怖行动(bioterrorism)和生物化学武器对我们有何威胁?

水上酒店

“伊丽莎白女王二号” 改建水上酒店

这艘已有40年历史的游轮,是英国冠达游轮(Cunard)服役最长的游轮,曾横跨大西洋不下800次,载过的乘客超过250万。

  经过装修后的伊丽莎白女王二号将有零售店铺,它将在2009年初正式开放给游客,希望有助于推动贾米拉棕榈岛成为迪拜的另一个旅游景点。

Rabbit

Milan, Italy airport operations had to be suspended due to a population explosion among hares.

The rabbits invaded the runways at the airport and confused ground radar and other vital equipment, the BBC reported.

The hare population has been on a dramatic rise in the past few months. The cause of the population explosion is still unknown. migration? global warming?no family planning...)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Medal on the day of King's Birthday

Happy to get recognition: got a medal from the King and the title is Pingat Pangkuan Negara.

Pangkuan Negara means defender of the country. It is realted to serving for many years and protect the health and welfare of the country and the people.

Short form for the title is P.P.N.

When good friends sit together and share the joy. I quietly told them that it is only a piece of paper. True...have a broad smile , it is a piece of document hanging around this lovely world. Most important thing is friendly group to share and gather and happy family.

Best wishes to my friends. Take care and beware of bad weather this year. La nina weather phenomenon may only last for a few months, but be prepared. And safety first.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Creative writing

I enjoy reading my son Henry, Han Way's blog especially about explanation of economy with 2 cows.
Inventive scientists in modern world really can create virtual cartoon Cowkimon, a miniature cow with super milk production.
While I am typing and thinking here, it is still rainning since 6 hours ago. It is 3 o'clock in the afternoon. This type of rain lasting more than 2 hours in the afternoon in the month of June is unusual in Kuching, Borneo.
Thinking how different group of people would look at the episode of rain.

A farmer....sad to see prolonged rain inJune in Borneo since they cannot clear the land, cannot plant rice and other plants for food.

School children are happy to see it rains since they can go for swimming, fishing with more yield in the natural environment. It is only the 2nd week of their 2 weeks school holiday.

My friend called and he is coming for coffee time. He is a builder and no chance to work with such a rainning day.....he is happy to relax