Pilot who fought during World War Two retiring in Singapore HDB Flat

89 years old pilot who fought during World War Two is retiring in a HDB flat at Pasir Ris. The man is circled in red:













Source: http://blog.ifeng.com/article/3266477.html
and http://zaobao.com.sg/sp/sp091213_011.shtml

NASA's Hyper-X Program

Blended Wing Body Concept Aircraft

SAF's Special Operations Task Force

Source: http://www.youtube.com/cyberpioneertv

X-47B Unmanned Combat Air Systems

Source: http://www.as.northropgrumman.com/products/nucasx47b/index.html

Ride on a U2 spy plane

2009 Edwards Air Force Base Open House

Click the link below to view photos and listen to the sound of engines.

Source: http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html

SAR 21 - The Assault Rifle for The 21st Century

Click the following link to ST Enginnering for SAR 21 Specification.

Source: http://www.stengg.com/upload/805FZ25kCHnhWIBPg9K.pdf

SAR 21 Assault Rifle

Aerofly Professional Deluxe

Source: http://www.aerofly.de/downloads.html

Flight 1549 3D Reconstruction, Hudson River Ditching Jan 15, 2009

RealFlight G4 R/C Simulator

Source: http://www.realflight.com/downloads.html

Chinook Pinnacle Landing

Rocket Launch - AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter in action - Live Fire - US Army Korea - Aviation

AH-64 Apache Helicopter

F-22 Raptor Airshow Demo at Langley Air Force Base

F-22 Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter Aircraft US Air Force , USA

Source: http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/f22/

Senior Lieutenant Colonel

New rank structure in the RSAF.












Source: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/atozlistings/air_force/about/Ranks.html

International Day of Climate Action

Source: http://www.350.org/

China National Day

Unity is Victory

“Where there is unity there is always victory.”
Publilius Syrus (Roman author, 1st century B.C.)

Heartware Matters Most - High-tech gear no substitute for human commitment: Army chief

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_424454.html

Army Open House 2009

Source: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/aoh09/

Flare to evade Missile

Ride For Hope 2009

Support ride for hope 2009 this coming Saturday, 29 August 2009, 10 am, Ang Mo Kio Hub.

Source: http://rideforhope09.blogspot.com/

Control Line World Championships France 2008 F2C

The Pledge Moment

Remember to say your pledge on 9 August 2009, Sunday, at 8.22 pm and join in the celebration by sharing your experience.

The words of the National Pledge are:
We, the citizens of Singapore pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society, based on justice and equality, so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.

Malay original
Kami, warganegara Singapura,
sebagai rakyat yang bersatu padu,
tidak kira apa bangsa, bahasa, atau ugama,
berikrar untuk membina suatu masyarakat yang demokratik,
berdasarkan kepada keadilan dan persamaan
untuk mencapai kebahagiaan,
kemakmuran dan kemajuan bagi negara kami.

Chinese translation
我们是新加坡公民，
誓愿不分种族、言语、宗教，
团结一致，
建设公正平等
的民主社会，
并为实现国家之幸福、繁荣与进步，
共同努力。

Tamil translation
சிங்கப்பூர் குடிமக்களாகிய நாம் இனம்,மொழி,மதம்
ஆகிய வேற்றுமைகளை மறந்து ஒன்றுபட்டு,நம் நாடு
மகிழ்ச்சி,வளம்,முன்னேற்றம் ஆகியவற்றை அடையும்
வண்ணம் சமத்துவத்தையும்,நீதியையும்
அடிப்படையாக கொண்ட ஜனாயக
சமுதாயத்தை உருவாக்குவதற்கு
உறுதி மேற்கொள்வோ!

Source: http://www.ndpeeps.com/

Things So Singaporean

Hand Washing Steps

Influenza Biosurveillance Programme

The influenza biosurveillance programme carries out routine laboratory tests on random virus samples taken from patients in our clinics and hospitals to determine the circulating strains.

Latest data shows that 13% of samples taken from patients with influenza-like illness (ILI) are Influenza A (H1N1-2009)-positive.

This means that 13 in 100 patients with ILI have Influenza A (H1N1-2009). As observed in other countries, this proportion will grow as the virus spreads further in the community, and displaces other influenza strains.

Source: http://www.moh.gov.sg/

Pandemic Preparedness Clinics

If you are not well and suspected that you may have been infected with the H1N1 virus, click the link below for the Pandemic Preparedness Clinics nearest to your home:

Source: http://www.street-directory.com/hpb.ppc/

Hard to detect H1N1 patients

Download article: http://www.mediafire.com/file/zzwodm1ziun/One

Link to Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_394883.html?vgnmr=1

7-Day Leave Of Absence (LOA) For Students Returning From H1N1 Affected Countries

As part of measures to reduce the risk of Influenza A (H1N1) among students when school reopens on 29 June, the Ministry of Education (MOE) will issue Leave of Absence (LOA) to all school staff and students returning from affected countries on and after 22 Jun, so that they do not attend school activities for seven calendar days upon their return to Singapore. This will reduce the risk of H1N1 spreading within the school community and in Singapore when school reopens. Students on LOA will be given home-based learning packages by their teachers.

Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/schools/influenza-a-h1n1/notes-to-parents-guardians/23-june/

SAF Day Parade 2009

1st July 2009 marks the 41st year since the formation of the Singapore Armed Forces. The Republic of Singapore Air Force(RSAF) has the honour of organising SAF Day Parade 2009. The Reviewing Officer for the parade is His Excellency, Mr. S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore.

Source: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/safday09/safday2009/safdayparade.html

Space-saving Newater Plant

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_391796.html

Singapore International Water Week

Learn more about the Singapore International Water Week to be held from 22 June 2009 to 26 June 2009.

Source: http://www.siww.com.sg/

Show You Care

Click the following link for the slideshow on how to be a socially responsible person:

Show You Care

1963 National Day Celebrations (Berita Singapura)

Goal Setting

Click the following Powerpoint slide:
Source: http://www.slideshare.net/mrganyeeseng/goal-setting-1362340

and watch the following movie:
Source: http://www.zshare.net/video/595236789e006859/

on goal setting.

Nation Building

Excerpt from Success Stories LEE KUAN YEW's DVD

Source: http://www.moviexclusive.com/cd/successstoriesleekuanyew%20dvd.htm

Singapore First Fully-Elected, Post-Colonial Government

50 years ago, on 30 May 1959, the People Action Party (PAP), in opposition for the past 4 years, swept 43 out of 51 seats in polls to become the first fully-elected, post-colonial government. MM Lee was the first Prime Minister of Singapore.

NYAA Survival Package - Orienteering

For Part B cadets, remember to attend this Friday 22 May 2009 NYAA Survival Package - Orienteering. It is also part of Part B NCC Air Cadet syllabus. After attending this event, you will be awarded Orienteering Batch. Click the following URL for the theory lesson:

For map reading: http://www.slideshare.net/ganyeeseng/map-reading

For orienteering: http://www.slideshare.net/ganyeeseng/orienteering-1387082

Collage of Changkat Changi Secondary School Uniformed Groups

Videos Posted by CDC Streaming Health

Symptoms of Swine Flu
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wK1127fHQ4&feature=related

Put your hands together
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlDqcmY_EV8&feature=PlayList&p=3E88880342E91731&index=4

Clean Hands Help Prevent the Flu
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHISh559oho

General Instructions for Disposable Respirators
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d_RaKdqeck

H1N1 Flu and Antiviral Drugs
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8oyiT-oZ-I

My NDP Journey Posted by BG Tan Chuan-Jin on 24th April, 10:30AM

Read what the Commander 3rd Division, Chairman of EXCO NDP 09, BG Tan Chuan-Jin has to say about organizing this year National Day Parade.

Source: http://www.ndp.org.sg/chairman.php

What is the meaning of the colour code?

Alert Green

Isolated external or local cases of animal-to-human transmission.

Threat of human-to-human infection remains low. The disease, if any, is basically limited to animals.

Strategy is to step up vigilance and make preparations to meet the potential threat.

Action:
Place close contacts of cases under phone surveillance and observe them for flu-like symptoms.

Encourage healthcare workers and high-risk groups to get vaccinated against seasonal flu.

Instruct use of personal protection equipment for those looking after suspect cases.

Advise public to practise good personal hygiene habits and responsible social behaviour.

Alert Yellow

All the measures taken in Alert Yellow will continue where operationally feasible.

Inefficient human-to-human transmissions of flu caused by a novel virus, requiring close and sustained contact to an index case. Further spread can be prevented through public health measures to isolate cases and quarantine contacts.

Risk of import into Singapore elevated. Isolated imported cases may occur but there is no sustained transmission.

Strategy is to prevent further import of cases, and to ring fence and isolate cases to prevent spread. The focus will be to provide treatment of all cases, and antiviral prophylaxis to contacts including exposed healthcare workers.

Action:
Alert Green action apart, institute home quarantine for close contacts of cases.

Institute temperature screening and impose restriction on hospital and clinic visitors.
Restrict inter-hospital movement, except in emergencies.

Healthcare workers to take temperature twice a day.

Institute temperature screening for passengers arriving from affected countries at border control checkpoints.

Travellers from affected countries given Health Alert Notices (HANs) and advised to monitor their temperature daily for 1 incubation period.

Alert Orange

Virus becoming increasingly better adapted to humans but may not yet be fully transmissible , requiring close contact with an index case.

Larger clusters appear in one or two places outside Singapore but a pandemic has not yet been declared. A cluster of cases may also occur in Singapore but human-to-human spread remains localized.

Public health measures such as isolation and quarantine will be effective to break the chain of transmission. Strategy is to contain spread arising from any local cases and break the chain of transmission, while preserving essential services and resources.

Action:
Implement “No visitor” rule at all hospitals.

Restrict all inter-hospital movement of patients or healthcare workers.

Set up Flu Clinics at the 18 Polyclinics for assessment and anti-viral treatment of flu-like patients.

Commence antiviral prophylaxis for identified essential services.

Encourage temperature taking at schools and all non-healthcare workplaces, markets, places of mass gatherings etc.

Carry out temperature screening for in-bound and outbound passengers at all air, sea and land border checkpoints.

Consider closing of schools and suspension of public gathering and events.

Alert Red

WHO declares that an influenza pandemic has begun. Singapore eventually also affected.

Higher risk of acquiring the disease from the community once pandemic spreads to Singapore .

Strategy is to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.

All measures taken in Alert Orange will continue to be applied.

Closing of school and suspension of selected events to prevent congregation of large groups of people.

Alert Black

High rates of severe disease and deaths. Emergency measures implemented to bring the situation under control.

Healthcare and social support systems are overwhelmed by the pandemic. Economic activities are severely disrupted.

Strategy is to ensure that medical & public health measures take precedence over social & economic considerations.

Focus is to contain the “damage” and regain control of the situation, Drastic measures like stopping all social events may be implemented.

The majority of measures are as in Alert Red plus the following action:

Suspend all public gatherings, schools and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) closures.

Issue advisory to public to stay home or even consider imposing curfew.

Source: http://www.crisis.gov.sg/FLU/Alert+System.htm

Current World Health Organization Phases of Pandemic Alert

In nature, influenza viruses circulate continuously among animals, especially birds. Even though such viruses might theoretically develop into pandemic viruses, in Phase 1 no viruses circulating among animals have been reported to cause infections in humans.

In Phase 2 an animal influenza virus circulating among domesticated or wild animals is known to have caused infection in humans, and is therefore considered a potential pandemic threat.

In Phase 3, an animal or human-animal influenza reassortant virus has caused sporadic cases or small clusters of disease in people, but has not resulted in human-to-human transmission sufficient to sustain community-level outbreaks. Limited human-to-human transmission may occur under some circumstances, for example, when there is close contact between an infected person and an unprotected caregiver. However, limited transmission under such restricted circumstances does not indicate that the virus has gained the level of transmissibility among humans necessary to cause a pandemic.

Phase 4 is characterized by verified human-to-human transmission of an animal or human-animal influenza reassortant virus able to cause “community-level outbreaks.” The ability to cause sustained disease outbreaks in a community marks a significant upwards shift in the risk for a pandemic. Any country that suspects or has verified such an event should urgently consult with WHO so that the situation can be jointly assessed and a decision made by the affected country if implementation of a rapid pandemic containment operation is warranted. Phase 4 indicates a significant increase in risk of a pandemic but does not necessarily mean that a pandemic is a forgone conclusion.

Phase 5 is characterized by human-to-human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. While most countries will not be affected at this stage, the declaration of Phase 5 is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.

Phase 6, the pandemic phase, is characterized by community level outbreaks in at least one other country in a different WHO region in addition to the criteria defined in Phase 5. Designation of this phase will indicate that a global pandemic is under way.

During the post-peak period, pandemic disease levels in most countries with adequate surveillance will have dropped below peak observed levels. The post-peak period signifies that pandemic activity appears to be decreasing; however, it is uncertain if additional waves will occur and countries will need to be prepared for a second wave.

Previous pandemics have been characterized by waves of activity spread over months. Once the level of disease activity drops, a critical communications task will be to balance this information with the possibility of another wave. Pandemic waves can be separated by months and an immediate “at-ease” signal may be premature.

In the post-pandemic period, influenza disease activity will have returned to levels normally seen for seasonal influenza. It is expected that the pandemic virus will behave as a seasonal influenza A virus. At this stage, it is important to maintain surveillance and update pandemic preparedness and response plans accordingly. An intensive phase of recovery and evaluation may be required.

Source: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html

First Things First

A seminar leader wanted to make an important point, so he took a wide-mouth jar and filled it with rocks. "Is the jar full?" he asked. "Yes," came a reply. "Oh really?" he said. Then he poured smaller pebbles into the jar to fill the spaces between the rocks. "Is it full now?" "Yes," said someone else. "Oh really?" He then filled the remaining spaces between the rocks and stones with sand. "Is it full now?" he asked. "Probably not," said another, to the amusement of the audience. Then he took a pitcher of water and pour it into the jar.

"What's is the lesson we learn from this?" he asked. An eager participant spoke up. "No matter how full the jar is, there's always room for more." "Not quite." said the leader. "The lesson is to get everything in the jar, you must always put the big things in first."

What are you putting first in your life?

Singapore beyond Lee Kuan Yew

Source: http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/04/singapore-beyond-lee-kuan-yew/comment-page-1/

National Day Parade 2004

Speech Day Parade Rehearsal 15 April 2009 - 2 Days Left

Lee Kuan Yew's comment on the quality of Singapore Leader

When employee of Singapore Airline call for a work-to-rule in 1980, Lee’s response was uncompromising. “two weeks, it will take many many months to repair the damage, I gave them a choice, continue this and I will by every means at my disposal teach you and get the people of Singapore help me teach you a lesson you won’t forget, and I am prepared to start all over again, or stop it........... Whoever govern Singapore must have that iron in him, or give it up, this is not a game of cards, this is your life and mine. I spent the whole lifetime building this, and as long as I am in charge, nobody is going to knock it down.”

Speech Day Parade Rehearsal 13 April 2009 - 4 Days Left

Speech Day Parade Rehearsal 8 April 2009 - 9 Days Left

Military Drill

Click the link below to read more about the following topics:

1. The History of Drill
2. Drill and Politics
3. Drill and Physical Training
4. Drill and Discipline

Source: http://www.vexen.co.uk/military/drill.html

Speech Day Parade

If I may borrow John F. Kennedy 1917 - 1963, Thirty-fifth President of the USA "... ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." For those who are still thinking of whether they should or should not join in the Speech Day Parade, "... ask not what your unit can do for you, ask what you can do for your unit."

What is cyberbullying?

What cyberbullying is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies?

Source: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/

Earth Hour 2009

VOTE EARTH - YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.
Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.

Source: http://www.earthhour.org/home/sg:en

What is NYAA?

NYAA stands for National Youth Achievement Award. You need to complete non-competitive activities in the following areas:

1. Service
2. Adventurous Journey
3. Skills
4. Physical Recreation

Read the relevant requirement for Bronze Award.

Source: http://www.nyaa.org/awards_prog_sections.html

Dogfight from Top Gun

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBKOpFVggr8

FREE RealFlight G4 Demonstration Software

http://www.realflight.com/free-g4-demo.html

World Air Traffic from 0 to 24 hrs

Don't Quit

When things go wrong

as they sometimes will;

When the road you're trudging

seems all uphill;

When the funds are low

and the debts are high;

And you want to smile,

but you have to sigh;

When care is pressing you

down a bit,

Rest if you must,

but don't you quit.

Success is failure turn inside out,

The silver tint of

the clouds of doubt.

And you never can tell

how close you are,

It maybe near when it seems a far.

So stick to the fight

when you're hardest hit,

Its when things go wrong

that you must not quit.

Mr. Harry Knowles, Sr. (1904-1979)

Singapore Armed Forces Career Experience 2009

Source: http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/events/2009/ACE_event.html

US Army Drill Team

Source : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXKn3qpS68k&feature=related

Nan Hua Boys' Brigade 94th Singapore Company Freestyle Drill

Source : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho193aZv9BY

Competence of a Leader

“Competence goes beyond words. It's the leader's ability to say it, plan it, and do it in such a way that others know that you know how - and know that they want to follow you.” quote by John C. Maxwell

Lessons from Singapore

Winners of UK Teaching Awards learn lessons from Singapore.
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/feb/17/teaching-awards-schools-singapore

Physical Training for Unfit Recruits Extended

From December, full-time national service (NS) enlistees, who are unfit will spend eight weeks, instead of four, building up their stamina and strength for military training.
Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/408531/1/.html

Total Defence Day

Take part in the TD25 Day on 15 February 2009 held at the Suntec City Topics Atrium.
Source : ttp://www.totaldefence.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/topics/totaldefence/news_events/events/Event_TD25_Day.html

Jogging Route to Parkway Parade

Jogging Route at Bishan Park

The Power of Unison

Jogging Route from Simei to East Coast Parkway

Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III

Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III becomes a national hero after his superb flying skills saved the lives of 155 people. Ernest Hemingway once said "Courage is grace under pressure." New York Governor David Paterson hailed his exploits as the "miracle on the Hudson." But to those familiar with Sullenberger's background, his grace under pressure seems less a miracle than a feat befitting a decorated pilot and aviation safety expert.

Source: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1872247,00.html?imw=Y

Sec 1 CCA Orientation cum Parent Teacher Conference

Thank you for your participation in today's Sec 1 CCA Orientation cum Parent Teacher Conference.

Welcome all NCC (Air) cadets

Welcome back to school. Let me leave you with this quote from Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Football Coach, "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."