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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
MAS Unveils 2017 Year of the Rooster Chinese Almanac Coins
MAS Unveils 2017 Year of the Rooster Chinese Almanac Coins
Singapore, 28 November 2016…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today unveiled the 2017 Year of the Rooster Almanac Coins, the inaugural issue of the Singapore Fourth Chinese Almanac Coin Series. These coins will be issued on 1 January 2017.
2 The Singapore Fourth Chinese Almanac Coin Series will be issued over a span of 12 years, from 2017 to 2028. Each year’s issue will depict a zodiac animal in a park or natural landscape setting in Singapore.
2017 Year of the Rooster Coins
3 The first coin in the series will be issued in 2017 and will feature the Rooster with Kampong Buangkok, Singapore’s last surviving village, in the background.
4 The coins will be available in 10 different versions, including a 1 kg rectangular coin which will be minted on 999 fine silver with a relief height of at least three times the relief of past 1 kg coins, to bring focus to the Rooster. Special premium sets consisting of various coin combinations will also be available to the public.
5 The obverse of the coins bears the Singapore Coat of Arms with the year 2017.
6 More details of the coins are in the Annex.
Sale of Coins
7 The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. For enquiries and orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6895 0288 / 6222 2486 / 6336 2878 or via the internet at www.singaporemint.com.
8 Orders must reach The Singapore Mint by 16 December 2016. The coins will be subjected to balloting if oversubscribed.
Annex
Kampong Buangkok
Originally a swamp, Kampong Buangkok is Singapore’s last surviving village. Built in 1956, Kampong Buangkok, which is approximately the size of three football fields, was home to about 40 families in the 1960s.
An area with overhead electrical lines, domestic animals roaming freely, dirt tracks leading to houses made of wooden planks and zinc roofs, Kampong Buangkok exudes an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Today, about 28 families still live in the rustic village.
2017 Year of the Rooster Coins
1 The details of the coins are as follows:
a) Nickel-plated Zinc Proof-like CoinNickel-plated zinc coin with a face value of $2 in a round shape with a diameter of 40.70 mm. Mintage: 120,000 piecesb) ¼ troy oz Silver Proof-like Colour Coin999 fine silver coin with face value of $2 in a round shape with a diameter of 27 mm. The Rooster is featured in full colour. Mintage: 30,000 piecesc) 1 troy oz Silver Proof Coin
999 fine silver coin with face value of $5 in an octagonal shape with a diameter of 45 mm. Mintage: 15,000 piecesd) 1 troy oz Silver Proof Colour Coin999 fine silver coin with face value of $5 in a floral shape with a diameter of 45 mm. The Rooster is featured in full colour. Mintage: 15,000 piecese) 5 troy oz Silver Proof Coin
999 fine silver coin with face value of $20 in a round shape with a diameter of 65 mm. Mintage: 500 piecesf) 1 kilogram Silver Proof-like Coin
999 fine silver coin with a face value of $80 in a rectangular shape with a dimension of 114.50 mm x 60.50 mm. Mintage: 200 piecesg) 1 gram Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
999.9 fine gold coin with a face value of $5 in a rectangular shape with a dimension of 8.70 mm x 15.00 mm. Mintage: 3,000 piecesh) ¼ troy oz Gold Proof Coin
999.9 fine gold coin with a face value of $20 in a round shape with a diameter of 21.96 mm. Mintage: 1,500 piecesi) 1 troy oz Gold Proof Coin
999.9 fine gold coin with a face value of $100 in an octagonal shape, with a diameter of 40 mm. Mintage: 1,000 piecesj) 5 troy oz Gold Proof Coin
999.9 fine gold coin with a face value of $200 in a round shape with a diameter of 60 mm. Mintage: 100 pieces
All of the above, except (a), are accompanied by a serialised certificate of authenticity.
2 The Lunar Rooster Coins are also available in premium sets. Each coin set comes with a serialised certificate of authenticity. The coins in the sets are from the mintage of the individual coins.
a) Silver 2-Coin SetConsists of a 1 troy oz Silver Proof Colour coin and a 1 troy oz Silver Proof coin. Limited to 2,000 sets.b) Silver 3-Coin Set
Consists of a 1 troy oz Silver Proof Colour coin, a 1 troy oz Silver Proof coin, and a ¼ troy oz Silver Proof-Like Colour coin. Limited to 2,000 sets.c) Gold & Silver 3-Coin Set
Consists of a 1 troy oz Gold Proof coin, a 1 troy oz Silver Proof Colour coin, and a 1 troy oz Silver Proof coin. Limited to 500 sets.d) Gold & Silver 5 oz 2-Coin Set
Consists of a 5 troy oz Gold Proof coin and a 5 troy oz Silver Proof coin. They are positioned to form the auspicious figure ‘8’. Limited to 50 sets.
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MAS issues new collectable zodiac coins series from Year of Rooster
MAS issues new collectable zodiac coins series from Year of Rooster
Year of the Rooster Chinese Almanac Coins. Photo: MAS
PUBLISHED: 4:55 PM, NOVEMBER 28, 2016
SINGAPORE — Starting with the 2017 Year of the Rooster, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is issuing a new series of collectable Chinese almanac coins depicting a zodiac animal in a park or natural landscape setting in Singapore.
The first coins in the Singapore Fourth Chinese Almanac Coin Series will feature the rooster in Kampong Buangkok — Singapore’s last surviving village. The obverse of the coins bears the Singapore Coat of Arms with the year 2017.
The 2017 coins will be issued on Jan 1, the central bank announced on Monday (Nov 28).
These coins will be available in 10 different versions, ranging from nickel-plated coins to silver and gold proof coins. The face value of the coins start from S$2 and goes up to S$200 for a five troy oz gold proof coin.
Special premium sets are also available, and they consist of various coin combinations.
Orders for the coins must reach the Singapore Mint by Dec 16. They will be subjected to balloting if oversubscribed.
This new collectable series will be issued over a span of 12 years from 2017 to 2028, with the respective zodiac animal featured every year.
For more information on the coin sets, see www.singaporemint.com.
Should I get?
- wong chee tat :)
Year of the Rooster Chinese Almanac Coins. Photo: MAS
PUBLISHED: 4:55 PM, NOVEMBER 28, 2016
SINGAPORE — Starting with the 2017 Year of the Rooster, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is issuing a new series of collectable Chinese almanac coins depicting a zodiac animal in a park or natural landscape setting in Singapore.
The first coins in the Singapore Fourth Chinese Almanac Coin Series will feature the rooster in Kampong Buangkok — Singapore’s last surviving village. The obverse of the coins bears the Singapore Coat of Arms with the year 2017.
The 2017 coins will be issued on Jan 1, the central bank announced on Monday (Nov 28).
These coins will be available in 10 different versions, ranging from nickel-plated coins to silver and gold proof coins. The face value of the coins start from S$2 and goes up to S$200 for a five troy oz gold proof coin.
Special premium sets are also available, and they consist of various coin combinations.
Orders for the coins must reach the Singapore Mint by Dec 16. They will be subjected to balloting if oversubscribed.
This new collectable series will be issued over a span of 12 years from 2017 to 2028, with the respective zodiac animal featured every year.
For more information on the coin sets, see www.singaporemint.com.
Should I get?
- wong chee tat :)
Cute cute Jigglypuff caught!
Caught a small cute cute pinkish Jigglypuff on Nov 06th!
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McAfee DAT version = 8364 (nov 29th 2016)
McAfee DAT version = 8364 (nov 29th 2016)
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Blog Updates:
Blog Updates:
Minor updates:
- Update labels on some old posts
Will continue to make minor improvements for this blog!
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Minor updates:
- Update labels on some old posts
Will continue to make minor improvements for this blog!
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McAfee DAT version = 8363 (nov 28th 2016)
McAfee DAT version = 8363 (nov 28th 2016)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
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Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
- wong chee tat :)
六字真言頌 怙主三寶
六字真言頌 怙主三寶
虔心皈依怙主三寶，真心憐憫慈母眾生，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
佛為導師法為正道，僧為善侶同為救主，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
登山階梯過河船舟，驅愚慧燈險隘坦途，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
口誦真言心中祈禱，地獄烈火從此熄滅，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
唱頌六字胸中發願，冷獄冰雪消融變暖，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
誦持六字威力無比，十八地獄變成樂土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
世間無實因緣難料，生死輪回行善為要，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬物無常善惡交替，向善精進矢志不渝，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
暇滿人身難得至寶，虛度此生實為可惜，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
貪心無盡欲望皆空，惡趣業因棄之從善，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬惡煩惱罪孽根源，時刻提防凡夫癡念，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
強壯身軀入土荒野，驅走死神上師引路，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪尼頌詞怙主三寶，諾言活佛順口編唱，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
虔誠頂禮觀音菩薩，消除罪孽速證佛果，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
如來佛子慈悲引路，眾生往生極樂佛土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
六字斷除六道苦難頌
嗡字放光照耀天界，死苦難忍觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪字光照阿修羅界，爭斗死傷觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
尼字放光照亮人間，生老病死觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
巴字放光照亮畜生，蠢啞痛苦觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
美字放光照亮惡鬼，饑餓難熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
吽字放光照亮地獄，冷熱煎熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
- wong chee tat :)
虔心皈依怙主三寶，真心憐憫慈母眾生，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
佛為導師法為正道，僧為善侶同為救主，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
登山階梯過河船舟，驅愚慧燈險隘坦途，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
口誦真言心中祈禱，地獄烈火從此熄滅，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
唱頌六字胸中發願，冷獄冰雪消融變暖，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
誦持六字威力無比，十八地獄變成樂土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
世間無實因緣難料，生死輪回行善為要，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬物無常善惡交替，向善精進矢志不渝，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
暇滿人身難得至寶，虛度此生實為可惜，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
貪心無盡欲望皆空，惡趣業因棄之從善，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬惡煩惱罪孽根源，時刻提防凡夫癡念，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
強壯身軀入土荒野，驅走死神上師引路，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪尼頌詞怙主三寶，諾言活佛順口編唱，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
虔誠頂禮觀音菩薩，消除罪孽速證佛果，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
如來佛子慈悲引路，眾生往生極樂佛土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
六字斷除六道苦難頌
嗡字放光照耀天界，死苦難忍觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪字光照阿修羅界，爭斗死傷觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
尼字放光照亮人間，生老病死觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
巴字放光照亮畜生，蠢啞痛苦觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
美字放光照亮惡鬼，饑餓難熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
吽字放光照亮地獄，冷熱煎熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
- wong chee tat :)
六字真言頌 怙主三寶
六字真言頌 怙主三寶
虔心皈依怙主三寶，真心憐憫慈母眾生，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
佛為導師法為正道，僧為善侶同為救主，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
登山階梯過河船舟，驅愚慧燈險隘坦途，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
口誦真言心中祈禱，地獄烈火從此熄滅，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
唱頌六字胸中發願，冷獄冰雪消融變暖，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
誦持六字威力無比，十八地獄變成樂土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
世間無實因緣難料，生死輪回行善為要，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬物無常善惡交替，向善精進矢志不渝，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
暇滿人身難得至寶，虛度此生實為可惜，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
貪心無盡欲望皆空，惡趣業因棄之從善，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬惡煩惱罪孽根源，時刻提防凡夫癡念，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
強壯身軀入土荒野，驅走死神上師引路，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪尼頌詞怙主三寶，諾言活佛順口編唱，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
虔誠頂禮觀音菩薩，消除罪孽速證佛果，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
如來佛子慈悲引路，眾生往生極樂佛土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
六字斷除六道苦難頌
嗡字放光照耀天界，死苦難忍觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪字光照阿修羅界，爭斗死傷觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
尼字放光照亮人間，生老病死觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
巴字放光照亮畜生，蠢啞痛苦觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
美字放光照亮惡鬼，饑餓難熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
吽字放光照亮地獄，冷熱煎熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
- wong chee tat :)
虔心皈依怙主三寶，真心憐憫慈母眾生，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
佛為導師法為正道，僧為善侶同為救主，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
登山階梯過河船舟，驅愚慧燈險隘坦途，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
口誦真言心中祈禱，地獄烈火從此熄滅，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
唱頌六字胸中發願，冷獄冰雪消融變暖，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
誦持六字威力無比，十八地獄變成樂土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
世間無實因緣難料，生死輪回行善為要，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬物無常善惡交替，向善精進矢志不渝，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
暇滿人身難得至寶，虛度此生實為可惜，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
貪心無盡欲望皆空，惡趣業因棄之從善，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬惡煩惱罪孽根源，時刻提防凡夫癡念，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
強壯身軀入土荒野，驅走死神上師引路，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪尼頌詞怙主三寶，諾言活佛順口編唱，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
虔誠頂禮觀音菩薩，消除罪孽速證佛果，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
如來佛子慈悲引路，眾生往生極樂佛土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
六字斷除六道苦難頌
嗡字放光照耀天界，死苦難忍觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪字光照阿修羅界，爭斗死傷觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
尼字放光照亮人間，生老病死觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
巴字放光照亮畜生，蠢啞痛苦觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
美字放光照亮惡鬼，饑餓難熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
吽字放光照亮地獄，冷熱煎熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
- wong chee tat :)
六字真言頌 怙主三寶
六字真言頌 怙主三寶
虔心皈依怙主三寶，真心憐憫慈母眾生，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
佛為導師法為正道，僧為善侶同為救主，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
登山階梯過河船舟，驅愚慧燈險隘坦途，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
口誦真言心中祈禱，地獄烈火從此熄滅，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
唱頌六字胸中發願，冷獄冰雪消融變暖，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
誦持六字威力無比，十八地獄變成樂土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
世間無實因緣難料，生死輪回行善為要，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬物無常善惡交替，向善精進矢志不渝，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
暇滿人身難得至寶，虛度此生實為可惜，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
貪心無盡欲望皆空，惡趣業因棄之從善，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬惡煩惱罪孽根源，時刻提防凡夫癡念，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
強壯身軀入土荒野，驅走死神上師引路，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪尼頌詞怙主三寶，諾言活佛順口編唱，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
虔誠頂禮觀音菩薩，消除罪孽速證佛果，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
如來佛子慈悲引路，眾生往生極樂佛土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
六字斷除六道苦難頌
嗡字放光照耀天界，死苦難忍觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪字光照阿修羅界，爭斗死傷觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
尼字放光照亮人間，生老病死觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
巴字放光照亮畜生，蠢啞痛苦觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
美字放光照亮惡鬼，饑餓難熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
吽字放光照亮地獄，冷熱煎熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
- wong chee tat :)
虔心皈依怙主三寶，真心憐憫慈母眾生，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
佛為導師法為正道，僧為善侶同為救主，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
登山階梯過河船舟，驅愚慧燈險隘坦途，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
口誦真言心中祈禱，地獄烈火從此熄滅，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
唱頌六字胸中發願，冷獄冰雪消融變暖，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
誦持六字威力無比，十八地獄變成樂土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
世間無實因緣難料，生死輪回行善為要，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬物無常善惡交替，向善精進矢志不渝，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
暇滿人身難得至寶，虛度此生實為可惜，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
貪心無盡欲望皆空，惡趣業因棄之從善，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
萬惡煩惱罪孽根源，時刻提防凡夫癡念，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
強壯身軀入土荒野，驅走死神上師引路，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪尼頌詞怙主三寶，諾言活佛順口編唱，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
虔誠頂禮觀音菩薩，消除罪孽速證佛果，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
如來佛子慈悲引路，眾生往生極樂佛土，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
六字斷除六道苦難頌
嗡字放光照耀天界，死苦難忍觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
瑪字光照阿修羅界，爭斗死傷觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
尼字放光照亮人間，生老病死觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
巴字放光照亮畜生，蠢啞痛苦觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
美字放光照亮惡鬼，饑餓難熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
吽字放光照亮地獄，冷熱煎熬觀音救度，嗡瑪尼巴美吽……
- wong chee tat :)
Nov 05th - No more Ritzy Bitz for Kitties?
No more Ritzy Bitz for Kitties? What are the cheaper alternatives?
- wong chee tat :)
Monday, November 28, 2016
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
I want to watch this!
- Pic from Internet
- wong chee tat :)
McAfee DAT version = 8362 (nov 27th 2016)
McAfee DAT version = 8362 (nov 27th 2016)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
- wong chee tat :)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
- wong chee tat :)
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Baby Krabby hatched on 03rd Nov
Baby Krabby hatched on 03rd Nov. Krabby will be one month old in a few days time. I won't power it up though.
- wong chee tat :)
Blog Updates:
Blog Updates:
Minor updates:
- Update labels on some old posts
Will continue to make minor improvements for this blog!
- wong chee tat :)
Minor updates:
- Update labels on some old posts
Will continue to make minor improvements for this blog!
- wong chee tat :)
McAfee DAT version = 8361 (nov 26th 2016)
McAfee DAT version = 8361 (nov 26th 2016)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
- wong chee tat :)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
- wong chee tat :)
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Mouth cancer rates soar over 20 years
Mouth cancer rates soar over 20 years
A new Cancer Research UK analysis reveals that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years.
The figures -- released during Mouth Cancer Action Month -- reveal the cancer is on the rise for men and women, young and old, climbing from eight to 13 cases per 100,000 people over the last two decades.
For men under 50, the rate has jumped by 67 per cent in the last 20 years -- going up from around 340 cases to around 640 cases each year.
For men aged 50 and over, rates have increased by 59 per cent climbing from around 2,100 cases to around 4,400 cases annually.
Oral cancer is more common in men, but there have been similar increases women.
In women under 50, oral cancer rates have risen by 71 per cent in the last 20 years, with annual cases climbing from around 160 to around 300.
Rates for women over 50 have also gone up by 71 per cent, with cases increasing from around 1,100 to around 2,200.
Around nine in 10 cases are linked to lifestyle and other risk factors. Smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor, linked to an estimated 65 per cent of cases. Other risk factors include alcohol, diets low in fruit and vegetables, and infections with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
Oral cancers include cancer of the lips, tongue, mouth (gums and palate), tonsils and the middle part of the throat (oropharynx.
Cancer Research UK -- working with the British Dental Association -- has developed an oral cancer toolkit to help GPs, dentists, nurses and hygienists spot the disease and refer suspected cases sooner.
Jessica Kirby, Cancer Research UK's senior health information manager, said: "It's worrying that oral cancer has become more common. It's important to get to know your body and what's normal for you, to help spot the disease as early as possible. An ulcer or sore in your mouth or tongue that won't go away, a lump on your lip or in your mouth, a red or red and white patch in your mouth or an unexplained lump in your neck are all things to look out for. Speak to your GP or dentist about any changes that are unusual or don't go away.
"Healthy lifestyles can help reduce the risk of developing the disease in the first place. Not smoking, drinking less alcohol and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables can all help to cut our risk of mouth cancer. HPV vaccination could help protect against oral HPV infections, and it can prevent a range of cancers associated with the HPV virus, so it's a good idea to get the vaccine if you are offered it."
With smoking being the biggest preventable cause of oral cancer, Cancer Research UK is also calling on the public and local councillors to help protect vital Stop Smoking Services. These specialist services are the most successful way for people to quit smoking.
Andrea Fearon, 47 from Newbury, was diagnosed in 2013 with mouth cancer after a routine checkup by her dentist.
Andrea said: "I had thought that most people with mouth cancer are heavy smokers over the age of 50, so I completely shocked when I was diagnosed with the disease. I'm proof that this type of cancer isn't limited to a particular age or sex. I thought seeing the dentist was about looking after your teeth -- but it can save your life. It's thanks to my dentist that the mouth cancer was caught early -- that's why I feel so lucky to be alive."
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A new Cancer Research UK analysis reveals that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years.
The figures -- released during Mouth Cancer Action Month -- reveal the cancer is on the rise for men and women, young and old, climbing from eight to 13 cases per 100,000 people over the last two decades.
For men under 50, the rate has jumped by 67 per cent in the last 20 years -- going up from around 340 cases to around 640 cases each year.
For men aged 50 and over, rates have increased by 59 per cent climbing from around 2,100 cases to around 4,400 cases annually.
Oral cancer is more common in men, but there have been similar increases women.
In women under 50, oral cancer rates have risen by 71 per cent in the last 20 years, with annual cases climbing from around 160 to around 300.
Rates for women over 50 have also gone up by 71 per cent, with cases increasing from around 1,100 to around 2,200.
Around nine in 10 cases are linked to lifestyle and other risk factors. Smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor, linked to an estimated 65 per cent of cases. Other risk factors include alcohol, diets low in fruit and vegetables, and infections with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
Oral cancers include cancer of the lips, tongue, mouth (gums and palate), tonsils and the middle part of the throat (oropharynx.
Cancer Research UK -- working with the British Dental Association -- has developed an oral cancer toolkit to help GPs, dentists, nurses and hygienists spot the disease and refer suspected cases sooner.
Jessica Kirby, Cancer Research UK's senior health information manager, said: "It's worrying that oral cancer has become more common. It's important to get to know your body and what's normal for you, to help spot the disease as early as possible. An ulcer or sore in your mouth or tongue that won't go away, a lump on your lip or in your mouth, a red or red and white patch in your mouth or an unexplained lump in your neck are all things to look out for. Speak to your GP or dentist about any changes that are unusual or don't go away.
"Healthy lifestyles can help reduce the risk of developing the disease in the first place. Not smoking, drinking less alcohol and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables can all help to cut our risk of mouth cancer. HPV vaccination could help protect against oral HPV infections, and it can prevent a range of cancers associated with the HPV virus, so it's a good idea to get the vaccine if you are offered it."
With smoking being the biggest preventable cause of oral cancer, Cancer Research UK is also calling on the public and local councillors to help protect vital Stop Smoking Services. These specialist services are the most successful way for people to quit smoking.
Andrea Fearon, 47 from Newbury, was diagnosed in 2013 with mouth cancer after a routine checkup by her dentist.
Andrea said: "I had thought that most people with mouth cancer are heavy smokers over the age of 50, so I completely shocked when I was diagnosed with the disease. I'm proof that this type of cancer isn't limited to a particular age or sex. I thought seeing the dentist was about looking after your teeth -- but it can save your life. It's thanks to my dentist that the mouth cancer was caught early -- that's why I feel so lucky to be alive."
- Link:
- wong chee tat :)
Diglett, I wanna catch you!
Caught Diglett on 04th Nov. I hope I can catch more Digletts. Diglett, where are you?
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Scheduled Maintenance - POSB
Scheduled Maintenance - POSB
We are constantly upgrading our systems to bring you a more pleasant banking experience. During the mentioned period of scheduled maintenance, some of the services will not be available:
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Every Sunday
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0400hrs to 0700hrs
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26 Nov 2016
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0000hrs to 0400hrs
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System Maintenance
Funds Transfer Overseas - Add payee - Delete Payee - Limit change - Overseas remittance transaction history - Remittance transfer |
26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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System Maintenance
- Intermittent disruption of services |
26 Nov 2016 to 27 Nov 2016
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1000hrs to 1200hrs
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System Maintenance
- iB trading services - Online Equity Trading (OET) |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 0735hrs
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System Maintenance
- Online Funds Trading (OFT) |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 1430hrs
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System Maintenance
- Online Funds Trading (OET) |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 0125hrs
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System Maintenance
- MCSA Funds Transfer |
27 Nov 2016
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0730hrs to 0735hrs
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System Maintenance
- Portfolio Enquiry |
27 Nov 2016
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0500hrs to 0600hrs
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digibank app | ||
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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26 Nov 2016
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0000hrs to 0400hrs
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System Maintenance
Funds Transfer Overseas - Add payee - Remittance transfer |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 0125hrs
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System Maintenance
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27 Nov 2016
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0730hrs to 0735hrs
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System Maintenance
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26 Nov 2016
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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Paylah | ||
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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System Maintenance
- Intermittent disruption of services |
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McAfee DAT version = 8360 (nov 25th 2016)
McAfee DAT version = 8360 (nov 25th 2016)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
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My 04th Nov morning captured pokemons!
Caught new pokemon - Diglett!
Wasted some pokeballs and finally captured Tangela.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Scheduled Maintenance - POSB
Scheduled Maintenance - POSB
We are constantly upgrading our systems to bring you a more pleasant banking experience. During the mentioned period of scheduled maintenance, some of the services will not be available:
iBanking | ||
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Date
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Maintenance Period
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Services under Maintenance
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Every Sunday
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0400hrs to 0700hrs
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System Maintenance
- Foreign Currency Current Account (FCCA) - Foreign Currency Fixed Deposit (FCFD) - Multi-currency Autosave (MCA) - Multiplier Account |
26 Nov 2016
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0000hrs to 0400hrs
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System Maintenance
Funds Transfer Overseas - Add payee - Delete Payee - Limit change - Overseas remittance transaction history - Remittance transfer |
26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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System Maintenance
- Intermittent disruption of services |
26 Nov 2016 to 27 Nov 2016
|
1000hrs to 1200hrs
|
System Maintenance
- iB trading services - Online Equity Trading (OET) |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 0735hrs
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System Maintenance
- Online Funds Trading (OFT) |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 1430hrs
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System Maintenance
- Online Funds Trading (OET) |
27 Nov 2016
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0120hrs to 0125hrs
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System Maintenance
- MCSA Funds Transfer |
27 Nov 2016
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0730hrs to 0735hrs
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System Maintenance
- Portfolio Enquiry |
27 Nov 2016
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0500hrs to 0600hrs
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System Maintenance
- Cards And Cashline application - Document Upload |
digibank app | ||
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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System Maintenance
- Intermittent disruption of services |
26 Nov 2016
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0000hrs to 0400hrs
|
System Maintenance
Funds Transfer Overseas - Add payee - Remittance transfer |
27 Nov 2016
|
0120hrs to 0125hrs
|
System Maintenance
- MCSA Funds Transfer |
27 Nov 2016
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0730hrs to 0735hrs
|
System Maintenance
- Portfolio Enquiry |
SMS Banking | ||
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Maintenance Period
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Services under Maintenance
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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D2pay | ||
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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System Maintenance
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Paylah | ||
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Date
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Maintenance Period
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Services under Maintenance
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26 Nov 2016
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0200hrs to 0300hrs
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System Maintenance
- Intermittent disruption of services |
- wong chee tat :)
McAfee DAT version = 8359 (nov 24th 2016)
McAfee DAT version = 8359 (nov 24th 2016)
Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
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Link: here ( Select Yes. And it keeps getting updated daily. Region=US)
- wong chee tat :)
Monsoon season to start in late November
Monsoon season to start in late November
Posted 24 Nov 2016 11:24 Updated 24 Nov 2016 13:30
SINGAPORE: The monsoon season is expected to start in late November, said the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) and PUB in a joint statement on Thursday (Nov 24).
The northeast monsoon season is common in the southern ASEAN region and comprises of a wet and dry phase. The wet phase – from December to January – is characterised by short-duration moderate to heavy thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon, and extending into the evening on some days.
There will be about 18 days of rain in December and 13 in January, the agencies said.
There may also be two to four episodes of monsoon surges – periods of prolonged, widespread, moderate to heavy rain lasting between two and five days, occasional windy conditions and cooler temperatures.
In contrast, the dry phase from February to March typically brings less rainfall and drier weather conditions.
During the northeast monsoon season, MSS said it will issue heavy rain warnings when intense rain or prolonged monsoon rain is expected, in addition to regular weather forecasts and warnings.
Members of the public can monitor the risk of flash floods at PUB’s website.
PREPARING FOR FLASH FLOODS
In preparation for the monsoon season, officers from PUB have distributed advisories to around 600 residents and shop owners in low-lying and hotspot areas. The advisories have tips the public can take to protect their belongings and premises against possible flash floods.
About 100 major construction worksites have also been checked to ensure that the rains around the sites are free-flowing. PUB added that it is working with agencies and town councils to ensure drains and canals across Singapore are kept functioning effectively.
The National Environment Agency has also increased the frequency of its checks and clearing of drains.
Drainage improvement projects are currently on-going at 76 locations. Drainage improvement works to the Sunset Way outlet drain are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2017, while works at Kallang River – between Bishan Road and Braddell Road - are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2018.
PUB added that it also has plans to start drainage upgrading at 26 locations by year-end.
- CNA/ek
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Posted 24 Nov 2016 11:24 Updated 24 Nov 2016 13:30
SINGAPORE: The monsoon season is expected to start in late November, said the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) and PUB in a joint statement on Thursday (Nov 24).
The northeast monsoon season is common in the southern ASEAN region and comprises of a wet and dry phase. The wet phase – from December to January – is characterised by short-duration moderate to heavy thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon, and extending into the evening on some days.
There will be about 18 days of rain in December and 13 in January, the agencies said.
There may also be two to four episodes of monsoon surges – periods of prolonged, widespread, moderate to heavy rain lasting between two and five days, occasional windy conditions and cooler temperatures.
In contrast, the dry phase from February to March typically brings less rainfall and drier weather conditions.
During the northeast monsoon season, MSS said it will issue heavy rain warnings when intense rain or prolonged monsoon rain is expected, in addition to regular weather forecasts and warnings.
Members of the public can monitor the risk of flash floods at PUB’s website.
PREPARING FOR FLASH FLOODS
In preparation for the monsoon season, officers from PUB have distributed advisories to around 600 residents and shop owners in low-lying and hotspot areas. The advisories have tips the public can take to protect their belongings and premises against possible flash floods.
About 100 major construction worksites have also been checked to ensure that the rains around the sites are free-flowing. PUB added that it is working with agencies and town councils to ensure drains and canals across Singapore are kept functioning effectively.
The National Environment Agency has also increased the frequency of its checks and clearing of drains.
Drainage improvement projects are currently on-going at 76 locations. Drainage improvement works to the Sunset Way outlet drain are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2017, while works at Kallang River – between Bishan Road and Braddell Road - are expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2018.
PUB added that it also has plans to start drainage upgrading at 26 locations by year-end.
- CNA/ek
- wong chee tat :)
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