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Hi Helen and All,

We have only just finished marking the exam papers today........ the results will only be released to the pupils in December. Then they will also know which secondary school they are posted to. In Singapore, it is by law that every pupil gets at least 10 years of education [until 16 years of age, when they should have finished their secondary school education.]

Headaches are coming back already, plus down with a cough and cold again, groan....................

Plus, I just received a letter from the hospital yesterday telling me that my pain doc will be on long leave, so I am rescheduled to see another pain management doc. After calling the clinic, I found out that the new pain doc I will be seeing turns out to be the 'disciple' of my very first pain doc, the one who left the hospital [and Singapore] already. My thoughts about this? Well......... actually, I am glad that I am seeing this new doc, as he is now back from Sydney after undergoing training in pain management. That means HE will know how to do nerve blocks just like my first pain doc! [Yeh! You see, my present 2nd pain doc does not do nerve blocks, and he does not advocate them. But, this seems to be the best pain relief option for me.]

On the other hand though..... seeing this new doc kind of reminds me of my mum......... he was the one that took care of my Mum when she was in the surgical ICU. He was the one who put in the cathether for dialysis for my mum, and told us that he felt so terrible for doing it as he felt that he was causing my mum a lot of pain and suffering. Somehow all this came back to me, that expression on his face when he told us that...... they just make me feel uneasy again.

Sorry for the vent....... just want to tell someone how I feel.....

Ling

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I'm doing... Your exams sound like ours over here... Do they graduate now to next grade??? Or is that next year??? How's the headaches??? Take care and enjoy your beautiful weather ) ((( Busy Hugs ))) Helen

Hi Helen, Doing fine, thanks. Busy this week with the marking of the exam papers. Every teacher is involved in the marking of this exam, which is known as the Primary Six Leaving Examination [PSLE]. This is a national exam in which a child has to pass in order to graduate from primary school and go on to secondary school. How's you?Ling

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Hi Ling,

sorry you are feeling so bad, I have never talked to you before but I have read your posts,, do you mind me asking what you teach in Singapore?

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I'm doing... Your exams sound like ours over here... Do they graduate now to next grade??? Or is that next year??? How's the headaches??? Take care and enjoy your beautiful weather ) ((( Busy Hugs ))) Helen

Hi Helen, Doing fine, thanks. Busy this week with the marking of the exam papers. Every teacher is involved in the marking of this exam, which is known as the Primary Six Leaving Examination [PSLE]. This is a national exam in which a child has to pass in order to graduate from primary school and go on to secondary school. How's you?Ling~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~

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Ling,

You KNOW that no sorry's are needed here!!! That was a much needed vent... The anniversary of the death of your Mum is coming soon isn't it??? Its only natural that you would be thinking of her... My Love and Hugs to you Ling, I would wrap my arms around you if I was there and give you the much needed hugging and lovins I could... You were such a good daughter taking such good care of her in her final days... You will always make her proud!

Here in America, children go to school for 13 years...

Kindergarten thru 12th grade... They are usually 18 or 19 when they graduate... Then some go onto collage for another 4 years for a bachelors degree, then if they are after a masters degree that's another 1 to four years of college... Then some go on longer than that for higher degrees...

Now the headaches and colds are not allowed!!! I'm glad that you are getting a Dr. that you like... Hopefully he will be able to keep your headaches under control...

Take care and try not too overdo...

((((((((( Love and Hugs )))))))))

Helen

Hi Helen and All,

We have only just finished marking the exam papers today........ the results will only be released to the pupils in December. Then they will also know which secondary school they are posted to. In Singapore, it is by law that every pupil gets at least 10 years of education [until 16 years of age, when they should have finished their secondary school education.]

Headaches are coming back already, plus down with a cough and cold again, groan....................

Plus, I just received a letter from the hospital yesterday telling me that my pain doc will be on long leave, so I am rescheduled to see another pain management doc. After calling the clinic, I found out that the new pain doc I will be seeing turns out to be the 'disciple' of my very first pain doc, the one who left the hospital [and Singapore] already. My thoughts about this? Well......... actually, I am glad that I am seeing this new doc, as he is now back from Sydney after undergoing training in pain management. That means HE will know how to do nerve blocks just like my first pain doc! [Yeh! You see, my present 2nd pain doc does not do nerve blocks, and he does not advocate them. But, this seems to be the best pain relief option for me.]

On the other hand though..... seeing this new doc kind of reminds me of my mum......... he was the one that took care of my Mum when she was in the surgical ICU. He was the one who put in the cathether for dialysis for my mum, and told us that he felt so terrible for doing it as he felt that he was causing my mum a lot of pain and suffering. Somehow all this came back to me, that expression on his face when he told us that...... they just make me feel uneasy again.

Sorry for the vent....... just want to tell someone how I feel.....

Ling

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No prob, , just let me know what you want to ask!

I am presently teaching in a primary school in Singapore [equivalent to elementary school in the US, I think]. Teaching mainly English, mathematics and Science. However, depending on the school situation, I may be required to teach other subjects as well. Presently, I am also teaching Music and Art and Crafts.

Regards, Ling

[Now my main source of communication is in writing..... no voice now, groan...................]

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I'm doing... Your exams sound like ours over here... Do they graduate now to next grade??? Or is that next year??? How's the headaches??? Take care and enjoy your beautiful weather ) ((( Busy Hugs ))) Helen

Hi Helen, Doing fine, thanks. Busy this week with the marking of the exam papers. Every teacher is involved in the marking of this exam, which is known as the Primary Six Leaving Examination [PSLE]. This is a national exam in which a child has to pass in order to graduate from primary school and go on to secondary school. How's you?Ling

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Helen,

Thanks a million for all your kind words......... really your posts always make me feel much better! As for all the praises for me......... I was just doing my part as a daughter, and I did not do such a good job anyway.

That dumb flu is really getting the better of me............ made me sleep the whole day today.... now I have no voice. Thankfully emails do not require me to talk but just to type!

Ling

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Ling,You KNOW that no sorry's are needed here!!! That was a much needed vent... The anniversary of the death of your Mum is coming soon isn't it??? Its only natural that you would be thinking of her... My Love and Hugs to you Ling, I would wrap my arms around you if I was there and give you the much needed hugging and lovins I could... You were such a good daughter taking such good care of her in her final days... You will always make her proud! Here in America, children go to school for 13 years...Kindergarten thru 12th grade... They are usually 18 or 19 when they graduate... Then some go onto collage for another 4 years for a bachelors degree, then if they are after a masters degree that's another 1 to four years of college... Then some go on longer than that for higher degrees... Now the headaches and colds are not allowed!!! I'm glad that you are getting a Dr. that you like... Hopefully he will be able to keep your headaches under control...Take care and try not too overdo... ((((((((( Love and Hugs ))))))))) Helen

Hi Helen and All, We have only just finished marking the exam papers today........ the results will only be released to the pupils in December. Then they will also know which secondary school they are posted to. In Singapore, it is by law that every pupil gets at least 10 years of education [until 16 years of age, when they should have finished their secondary school education.] Headaches are coming back already, plus down with a cough and cold again, groan.................... Plus, I just received a letter from the hospital yesterday telling me that my pain doc will be on long leave, so I am rescheduled to see another pain management doc. After calling the clinic, I found out that the new pain doc I will be seeing turns out to be the 'disciple' of my very first pain doc, the one who left the hospital [and Singapore] already. My thoughts about this? Well......... actually, I am glad that I am seeing this new doc, as he is now back from Sydney after undergoing training in pain management. That means HE will know how to do nerve blocks just like my first pain doc! [Yeh! You see, my present 2nd pain doc does not do nerve blocks, and he does not advocate them. But, this seems to be the best pain relief option for me.] On the other hand though..... seeing this new doc kind of reminds me of my mum......... he was the one that took care of my Mum when she was in the surgical ICU. He was the one who put in the cathether for dialysis for my mum, and told us that he felt so terrible for doing it as he felt that he was causing my mum a lot of pain and suffering. Somehow all this came back to me, that expression on his face when he told us that...... they just make me feel uneasy again. Sorry for the vent....... just want to tell someone how I feel..... Ling

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Wow Ling,,, you teach a little bit of everything!!! Versatility is good!!! You probably get this question from everybody but what is it like in Singapore,,, as I have never traveled out of the states I am very interested in other countries and their culture. Hope you are feeling Better,,, and able to talk!!!!! Take Care of yourself!!!

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I'm doing... Your exams sound like ours over here... Do they graduate now to next grade??? Or is that next year??? How's the headaches??? Take care and enjoy your beautiful weather ) ((( Busy Hugs ))) Helen

Hi Helen, Doing fine, thanks. Busy this week with the marking of the exam papers. Every teacher is involved in the marking of this exam, which is known as the Primary Six Leaving Examination [PSLE]. This is a national exam in which a child has to pass in order to graduate from primary school and go on to secondary school. How's you?Ling~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~

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Ling,

Having the flu is Yucky!!! Did give it to ya? )

My Dear Friend, why do you not think you did a good job with your Mum??? You done everything humanly possible that you could for her... You were with her as much as you could be and still go to school, Plus all your own illnesses to deal with !!! I do know that when the anniversary date comes around of a lost Loved one, it does get very hard to bear at times... Thats when we need to think of all the GOOD times that you had with her, the Love that she showed you and you showed her... The back when days, when it was easier to cope when the illnesses hadn't taken over yet... Try thinking of the Good times Ling, I'll try and help you get through this... The saddness doesn't disappear in a year or two, it takes

T-I-M-E... Cry tears of sadness and also cry tears of joy for all the good memories that she gave you over the years... Try writing down some of the good memories, and as your writing and the tears of joy flow down your face, remember that, that is Normal...

Hang in there and take Time for YOURSELF !!!

((( Lots of Love and Hugs )))

Helen

Helen,

Thanks a million for all your kind words......... really your posts always make me feel much better! As for all the praises for me......... I was just doing my part as a daughter, and I did not do such a good job anyway.

That dumb flu is really getting the better of me............ made me sleep the whole day today.... now I have no voice. Thankfully emails do not require me to talk but just to type!

Ling

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OK,,, Ok,,, OK,,,, gets blamed for giving Ling the flue huh???? LOL!!!! Ling,,,,,dont ya know if you dont spray your modem with lysol that we can spread viruses???? And not the computer kind!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!

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Ling,Having the flu is Yucky!!! Did give it to ya? ) My Dear Friend, why do you not think you did a good job with your Mum??? You done everything humanly possible that you could for her... You were with her as much as you could be and still go to school, Plus all your own illnesses to deal with !!! I do know that when the anniversary date comes around of a lost Loved one, it does get very hard to bear at times... Thats when we need to think of all the GOOD times that you had with her, the Love that she showed you and you showed her... The back when days, when it was easier to cope when the illnesses hadn't taken over yet... Try thinking of the Good times Ling, I'll try and help you get through this... The saddness doesn't disappear in a year or two, it takes T-I-M-E... Cry tears of sadness and also cry tears of joy for all the good memories that she gave you over the years... Try writing down some of the good memories, and as your writing and the tears of joy flow down your face, remember that, that is Normal... Hang in there and take Time for YOURSELF !!! ((( Lots of Love and Hugs ))) Helen

Helen,Thanks a million for all your kind words......... really your posts always make me feel much better! As for all the praises for me......... I was just doing my part as a daughter, and I did not do such a good job anyway. That dumb flu is really getting the better of me............ made me sleep the whole day today.... now I have no voice. Thankfully emails do not require me to talk but just to type! Ling

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NOW THAT'S CUTE ) LIKED THAT ONE, NEEDED A SMILE TONIGHT...

((( VIRUS FREE HUGS )))

HELEN

OK,,, Ok,,, OK,,,, gets blamed for giving Ling the flue huh???? LOL!!!! Ling,,,,,dont ya know if you dont spray your modem with lysol that we can spread viruses???? And not the computer kind!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!

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Ling,

No It did not bore me at all! I found it very interesting! I dont know why, stuff like this just interests me,,,,, my hope is to someday win the lottery so I can travel the world,,,,,lol,,,not holding my breath on that one!!! lol,,, Im in Florida, so I dont get white xmas either,,,,,,<pout> I do have one question the National Service, Is that what we would call the army? If so 16 is a very young age. I dont know, maybe the boys mature faster over there,,,,but I would be scared if they gave guns to the 16 year old boys here,,,,, its bad enough they drive!!! lol...... What about the medical care their? How does that work? Also,,, dont know if this is true or not, but Ive heard due to being over populated you are limited to having one child,,,is that true? I cant think of what else to ask,,,anything you want to add would be great!!! Take care of yourself!!!

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I'm doing... Your exams sound like ours over here... Do they graduate now to next grade??? Or is that next year??? How's the headaches??? Take care and enjoy your beautiful weather ) ((( Busy Hugs ))) Helen

Hi Helen, Doing fine, thanks. Busy this week with the marking of the exam papers. Every teacher is involved in the marking of this exam, which is known as the Primary Six Leaving Examination [PSLE]. This is a national exam in which a child has to pass in order to graduate from primary school and go on to secondary school. How's you?Ling~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~

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You are right - " National Service" means joining the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years. After they leave the army, they remain as reserve troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are sometimes called for annual training sessions [called reservist training here] so as to keep their fitness up to date.

16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for National Service. However, that is only if the boy is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic or junior college. If he plans to study further, however, he will only enter national service after finishing tertiary education. Some have even deferred their training to after completing their university studies. [However, this case is very rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had gone for overseas education.]

As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy changes quite often, actually. At the time I was born, the 1-child policy was recommended then. However, the drop in birth rates since then have been really great, so now the policy is to encourage the modern woman to have more children. The latest saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.

Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well, we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US. However, part of our salaries and our employer's contribution is deducted every month to go to the Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an account called the Medisave account. We can utilise the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to save for a rainy day.

Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a government-re-structured hospital so that you can enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a foreigner, a government or private hospital makes no difference. You will still receive quality care.There are classes in the wards too. In a re-structured hospital, the classes are generally categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]

Class Facilities

C Naturally ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room. Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients who are admitted through the emergency department are allowed to stay here.

B2 Naturally ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and bathrooms.

B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom in room. however, this ward is only available in certain specialties.

B1 Air conditioned. 4 beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.

A2 2 patients to a room, on top of the added benefits.

A1 Single room.

Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are considered as subsidised patients, hence they receive much greater government subsides than those in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will continue even as outpatient, after the patient is discharged from the hospital and comes back for checkups.

Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies, I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to "check into the Hotel". ly, I will much prefer to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is usually only available in certain specialties such as gyn. and neurosurgery.

Regards,

Ling

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Hi !

Cough's better, thanks.............. as for your question, well, frankly, I don't know how I should describe it........ What do you want to know?

Singapore's a city state, very small in land area, but quite populated with people of all races. The 4 main races here are the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Hence, if you want to find out about a few races, visit multi-racial Singapore. The festivals here are celebrated here by all races. For instance, Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by the Muslims, Deepavali by the Indians, everybody gets a break, as these days are considered Public holidays.

Housing: Generally the majority of the population live in apartments/flats build for them by the Housing Development Board.. These are known as flats here, or sometimes termed "pigeon holes" by the tourists, as they do resemble pigeon holes, like a rectangular block with many small holes on it. These flats are build to make full use of the limited land available as well as to provide affordable housing for the people. The more affluent ones will stay in private housing such as condominiums, semi-detached houses, terrace houses or bungalows.

Weather: Singapore is hot the whole year round, with no 4 seasons, although we do have a rainy season sometime between Nov to Jan. So we will never get to enjoy a white Christmas here, groan..............

Education: Children attend kindergarden from ages 5-6, then they attend 6 years of primary education from 7-12, then they go on to a 4-5 year secondary school education. Up to this point, this is part of compulsary education for every child. After that, they will either go to a polytechnic or technical institute, or go on to a junior college [commonly known as JC]. After they had taken the 'A' level exams in JC, they will go on to university.

Boys will serve 2 years of National Service at the age of 16 or after they had attended polytechnic or JC.

Hope this does not bore you.......... email me if you want to know more.

Regards,

Ling

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Hi Ling,

Wow,, I wouldnt trust any american 16 year old with a gun!!! But maybe the children mature faster over there. Your medical care sounds quite confusing,,, lol. But it does sound better then ours,,, I receive medicare which pays a percentage of your hospital and doctor visits,, but does not have any prescription coverage unless you are declared indigent then you would qualify for Medicaid also,,, but since my husband works and I receive disablity they say we make to much money,,, so a lot of the meds I am supposed to take, I cant afford If I were to get all the ones Im supposed to take it would cost around 750 dollars a month and that is my whole disability check,,, but when they consider you for medicaid they do not consider that stuff,,, it is all based on how much money is being made in the house hold,, they do not take into consideration how much money goes out for Car payments, rent, electricity, phone, prescriptions,,, nothing!! Which really sucks!!! And with all my illnesses I can not qualify for any other insurance, I would qualify for my husbands at his work but that is 600 a month and cant afford that either! Maybe one of these days someone will come up with affordable health care for everyone!!! Well I have probably put you to sleep,,,,, hmmm do I hear you snoring?? LOL,,, take care of yourself!! And keep us updated!!

Lotsa Hugs

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Hi !

Cough's better, thanks.............. as for your question, well, frankly, I don't know how I should describe it........ What do you want to know?

Singapore's a city state, very small in land area, but quite populated with people of all races. The 4 main races here are the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Hence, if you want to find out about a few races, visit multi-racial Singapore. The festivals here are celebrated here by all races. For instance, Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by the Muslims, Deepavali by the Indians, everybody gets a break, as these days are considered Public holidays.

Housing: Generally the majority of the population live in apartments/flats build for them by the Housing Development Board.. These are known as flats here, or sometimes termed "pigeon holes" by the tourists, as they do resemble pigeon holes, like a rectangular block with many small holes on it. These flats are build to make full use of the limited land available as well as to provide affordable housing for the people. The more affluent ones will stay in private housing such as condominiums, semi-detached houses, terrace houses or bungalows.

Weather: Singapore is hot the whole year round, with no 4 seasons, although we do have a rainy season sometime between Nov to Jan. So we will never get to enjoy a white Christmas here, groan..............

Education: Children attend kindergarden from ages 5-6, then they attend 6 years of primary education from 7-12, then they go on to a 4-5 year secondary school education. Up to this point, this is part of compulsary education for every child. After that, they will either go to a polytechnic or technical institute, or go on to a junior college [commonly known as JC]. After they had taken the 'A' level exams in JC, they will go on to university.

Boys will serve 2 years of National Service at the age of 16 or after they had attended polytechnic or JC.

Hope this does not bore you.......... email me if you want to know more.

Regards,

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Hey ,

Dun worry, I'm listening, not snoring!!!!!!!!!

I guess we have an insurance from government that is quite similar to Medicare - we call it Medishield here. However, it will only start to pay part of our hospital inpatient bills if we have reached a given amount for bills per year. For people in great need for financial aid, they will have to apply through social services for Medifund. [similar to Mediaid, I think.]

Ling

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Hi !

Cough's better, thanks.............. as for your question, well, frankly, I don't know how I should describe it........ What do you want to know?

Singapore's a city state, very small in land area, but quite populated with people of all races. The 4 main races here are the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Hence, if you want to find out about a few races, visit multi-racial Singapore. The festivals here are celebrated here by all races. For instance, Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by the Muslims, Deepavali by the Indians, everybody gets a break, as these days are considered Public holidays.

Housing: Generally the majority of the population live in apartments/flats build for them by the Housing Development Board.. These are known as flats here, or sometimes termed "pigeon holes" by the tourists, as they do resemble pigeon holes, like a rectangular block with many small holes on it. These flats are build to make full use of the limited land available as well as to provide affordable housing for the people. The more affluent ones will stay in private housing such as condominiums, semi-detached houses, terrace houses or bungalows.

Weather: Singapore is hot the whole year round, with no 4 seasons, although we do have a rainy season sometime between Nov to Jan. So we will never get to enjoy a white Christmas here, groan..............

Education: Children attend kindergarden from ages 5-6, then they attend 6 years of primary education from 7-12, then they go on to a 4-5 year secondary school education. Up to this point, this is part of compulsary education for every child. After that, they will either go to a polytechnic or technical institute, or go on to a junior college [commonly known as JC]. After they had taken the 'A' level exams in JC, they will go on to university.

Boys will serve 2 years of National Service at the age of 16 or after they had attended polytechnic or JC.

Hope this does not bore you.......... email me if you want to know more.

Regards,

Ling

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Hey Ling,,,

your not snoring?? geez I was even snoring while typing it!!! lol,,,,,, yeah it sounds like our medicare and medicaid,,,, but here you pretty much have to be living on the streets to qualify for it!!! lol,,,,, hope you are feeling better!!!

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Hi !

Cough's better, thanks.............. as for your question, well, frankly, I don't know how I should describe it........ What do you want to know?

Singapore's a city state, very small in land area, but quite populated with people of all races. The 4 main races here are the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Hence, if you want to find out about a few races, visit multi-racial Singapore. The festivals here are celebrated here by all races. For instance, Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated by the Muslims, Deepavali by the Indians, everybody gets a break, as these days are considered Public holidays.

Housing: Generally the majority of the population live in apartments/flats build for them by the Housing Development Board.. These are known as flats here, or sometimes termed "pigeon holes" by the tourists, as they do resemble pigeon holes, like a rectangular block with many small holes on it. These flats are build to make full use of the limited land available as well as to provide affordable housing for the people. The more affluent ones will stay in private housing such as condominiums, semi-detached houses, terrace houses or bungalows.

Weather: Singapore is hot the whole year round, with no 4 seasons, although we do have a rainy season sometime between Nov to Jan. So we will never get to enjoy a white Christmas here, groan..............

Education: Children attend kindergarden from ages 5-6, then they attend 6 years of primary education from 7-12, then they go on to a 4-5 year secondary school education. Up to this point, this is part of compulsary education for every child. After that, they will either go to a polytechnic or technical institute, or go on to a junior college [commonly known as JC]. After they had taken the 'A' level exams in JC, they will go on to university.

Boys will serve 2 years of National Service at the age of 16 or after they had attended polytechnic or JC.

Hope this does not bore you.......... email me if you want to know more.

Regards,

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

thanks........ as for feeling better, have not felt good for the past week..... seems like I am back in that vicious cycle again, wake up with pain everyday............

Ling

Re: LING - Helen and All

,

You are right - " National Service" means joining the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years. After they leave the army, they remain as reserve troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are sometimes called for annual training sessions [called reservist training here] so as to keep their fitness up to date.

16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for National Service. However, that is only if the boy is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic or junior college. If he plans to study further, however, he will only enter national service after finishing tertiary education. Some have even deferred their training to after completing their university studies. [However, this case is very rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had gone for overseas education.]

As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy changes quite often, actually. At the time I was born, the 1-child policy was recommended then. However, the drop in birth rates since then have been really great, so now the policy is to encourage the modern woman to have more children. The latest saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.

Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well, we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US. However, part of our salaries and our employer's contribution is deducted every month to go to the Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an account called the Medisave account. We can utilise the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to save for a rainy day.

Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a government-re-structured hospital so that you can enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a foreigner, a government or private hospital makes no difference. You will still receive quality care.There are classes in the wards too. In a re-structured hospital, the classes are generally categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]

Class Facilities

C Naturally ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room. Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients who are admitted through the emergency department are allowed to stay here.

B2 Naturally ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and bathrooms.

B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom in room. however, this ward is only available in certain specialties.

B1 Air conditioned. 4 beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.

A2 2 patients to a room, on top of the added benefits.

A1 Single room.

Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are considered as subsidised patients, hence they receive much greater government subsides than those in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will continue even as outpatient, after the patient is discharged from the hospital and comes back for checkups.

Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies, I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to "check into the Hotel". ly, I will much prefer to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is usually only available in certain specialties such as gyn. and neurosurgery.

Regards,

Ling

[Guest guest]

Didn't bore me!!! I loved the description of your home and the peolple... That's how we learn!

Love

Helen

Hope this does not bore you..........

angelbear1129@...

[Guest guest]

( Ling,

So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its terrible,,, as for me,, I have not been able to eat really everytime i do my stomach kills me,, I go see my GI doc Friday and I know hes gonna want to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy,,, I hate those things,,,,,<think I may come hide in Singapore> lol!!! Hope you feel better!!!

Re: LING - Helen and All

,

You are right - " National Service" means joining the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years. After they leave the army, they remain as reserve troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are sometimes called for annual training sessions [called reservist training here] so as to keep their fitness up to date.

16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for National Service. However, that is only if the boy is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic or junior college. If he plans to study further, however, he will only enter national service after finishing tertiary education. Some have even deferred their training to after completing their university studies. [However, this case is very rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had gone for overseas education.]

As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy changes quite often, actually. At the time I was born, the 1-child policy was recommended then. However, the drop in birth rates since then have been really great, so now the policy is to encourage the modern woman to have more children. The latest saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.

Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well, we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US. However, part of our salaries and our employer's contribution is deducted every month to go to the Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an account called the Medisave account. We can utilise the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to save for a rainy day.

Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a government-re-structured hospital so that you can enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a foreigner, a government or private hospital makes no difference. You will still receive quality care.There are classes in the wards too. In a re-structured hospital, the classes are generally categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]

Class Facilities

C Naturally ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room. Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients who are admitted through the emergency department are allowed to stay here.

B2 Naturally ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and bathrooms.

B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom in room. however, this ward is only available in certain specialties.

B1 Air conditioned. 4 beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.

A2 2 patients to a room, on top of the added benefits.

A1 Single room.

Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are considered as subsidised patients, hence they receive much greater government subsides than those in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will continue even as outpatient, after the patient is discharged from the hospital and comes back for checkups.

Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies, I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to "check into the Hotel". ly, I will much prefer to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is usually only available in certain specialties such as gyn. and neurosurgery.

Regards,

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[Guest guest]

Ugh those tests are nasty. I hope you feel better soon and that

your GI problems get sorted out. As for Singapore, I remember it having

the most beautiful tube train stations. MRT or something it was called?

They were spotlessly clean and some had orchids growing for decoration.

I was there for a short time during the world trip that some doctors

think could be responsible for my illness (some weird overseas virus is

one theory).

CZ

wrote:

> ( Ling,

> So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its terrible,,, as for

> me,, I have not been able to eat really everytime i do my stomach kills

> me,, I go see my GI doc Friday and I know hes gonna want to do a

> colonoscopy and endoscopy,,, I hate those things,,,,,<think I may come

> hide in Singapore> lol!!! Hope you feel better!!!

>

>

> * Re: LING - Helen and All

>

> ,

>

> You are right - " National Service " means joining

> the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years.

> After they leave the army, they remain as reserve

> troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are

> sometimes called for annual training sessions

> [called reservist training here] so as to keep their

> fitness up to date.

>

> 16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for

> National Service. However, that is only if the boy

> is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic

> or junior college. If he plans to study further,

> however, he will only enter national service after

> finishing tertiary education. Some have even

> deferred their training to after completing their

> university studies. [However, this case is very

> rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had

> gone for overseas education.]

>

> As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy

> changes quite often, actually. At the time I was

> born, the 1-child policy was recommended then.

> However, the drop in birth rates since then have

> been really great, so now the policy is to encourage

> the modern woman to have more children. The latest

> saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are

> given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.

>

> Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well,

> we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US.

> However, part of our salaries and our employer's

> contribution is deducted every month to go to the

> Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the

> CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an

> account called the Medisave account. We can utilise

> the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay

> for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to

> save for a rainy day.

>

> Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a

> government-re-structured hospital so that you can

> enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a

> foreigner, a government or private hospital makes

> no difference. You will still receive quality

> care.There are classes in the wards too. In a

> re-structured hospital, the classes are generally

> categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]

>

> Class Facilities

> C Naturally

> ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room.

> Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients

> who are admitted through the emergency department

> are allowed to stay here.

>

> B2 Naturally

> ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and

> bathrooms.

>

> B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is

> air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom

> in room. however, this ward is only available in

> certain specialties.

>

> B1 Air conditioned. 4

> beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual

> Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.

>

> A2 2 patients to a

> room, on top of the added benefits.

>

> A1 Single room.

>

> Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are

> considered as subsidised patients, hence they

> receive much greater government subsides than those

> in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will

> continue even as outpatient, after the patient is

> discharged from the hospital and comes back for

> checkups.

>

> Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies,

> I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to

> " check into the Hotel " . ly, I will much prefer

> to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather

> stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is

> usually only available in certain specialties such

> as gyn. and neurosurgery.

>

> Regards,

> Ling

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

Hope everything will clear up soon! Can't you see the doc a little earlier?

As for hiding in Singapore - let me know when you get here - will offer you my

presidential suite - [with the company of my chihuahua, Bunbun!]

Ling

>

> From: <missymelanie@...>

> Date: Sun 10/11/2002 6:1 PM GMT+08:00

>

> Subject: Re: LING - Helen and All

>

> ( Ling,

> So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its terrible,,, as for me,, I

have not been able to eat really everytime i do my stomach kills me,, I go see

my GI doc Friday and I know hes gonna want to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy,,,

I hate those things,,,,,<think I may come hide in Singapore> lol!!! Hope you

feel better!!!

>

( Ling,

So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its terrible,,, as for me,, I have not been able to eat really everytime i do my stomach kills me,, I go see my GI doc Friday and I know hes gonna want to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy,,, I hate those things,,,,,<think I may come hide in Singapore> lol!!! Hope you feel better!!!

Re: LING - Helen and All

,

You are right - " National Service" means joining the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years. After they leave the army, they remain as reserve troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are sometimes called for annual training sessions [called reservist training here] so as to keep their fitness up to date.

16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for National Service. However, that is only if the boy is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic or junior college. If he plans to study further, however, he will only enter national service after finishing tertiary education. Some have even deferred their training to after completing their university studies. [However, this case is very rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had gone for overseas education.]

As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy changes quite often, actually. At the time I was born, the 1-child policy was recommended then. However, the drop in birth rates since then have been really great, so now the policy is to encourage the modern woman to have more children. The latest saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.

Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well, we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US. However, part of our salaries and our employer's contribution is deducted every month to go to the Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an account called the Medisave account. We can utilise the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to save for a rainy day.

Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a government-re-structured hospital so that you can enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a foreigner, a government or private hospital makes no difference. You will still receive quality care.There are classes in the wards too. In a re-structured hospital, the classes are generally categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]

Class Facilities

C Naturally ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room. Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients who are admitted through the emergency department are allowed to stay here.

B2 Naturally ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and bathrooms.

B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom in room. however, this ward is only available in certain specialties.

B1 Air conditioned. 4 beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.

A2 2 patients to a room, on top of the added benefits.

A1 Single room.

Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are considered as subsidised patients, hence they receive much greater government subsides than those in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will continue even as outpatient, after the patient is discharged from the hospital and comes back for checkups.

Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies, I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to "check into the Hotel". ly, I will much prefer to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is usually only available in certain specialties such as gyn. and neurosurgery.

Regards,

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[Guest guest]

Hi CZ,

You are right, it is called MRT.....

I really hope you did not catch the virus from Singapore. Did you visit other

places in this region when you were here? Did you visit places like Malaysia and

Indonesia? Tropical rainforests, though contain a wide variety of fauna and

flora, is unfortunately also a good place for the breeding of disease causing

organisms.

Ling

>

> From: Creepy Zucchini <creepyzucchini@...>

> Date: Sun 10/11/2002 7:24 PM GMT+08:00

>

> Subject: Re: LING - Helen and All

>

> Ugh those tests are nasty. I hope you feel better soon and that

> your GI problems get sorted out. As for Singapore, I remember it having

> the most beautiful tube train stations. MRT or something it was called?

> They were spotlessly clean and some had orchids growing for decoration.

> I was there for a short time during the world trip that some doctors

> think could be responsible for my illness (some weird overseas virus is

> one theory).

>

> CZ

>

>

> wrote:

> > ( Ling,

> > So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its terrible,,, as for

> > me,, I have not been able to eat really everytime i do my stomach kills

> > me,, I go see my GI doc Friday and I know hes gonna want to do a

> > colonoscopy and endoscopy,,, I hate those things,,,,,<think I may come

> > hide in Singapore> lol!!! Hope you feel better!!!

> >

> >

> > * Re: LING - Helen and All

> >

> > ,

> >

> > You are right - " National Service " means joining

> > the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years.

> > After they leave the army, they remain as reserve

> > troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are

> > sometimes called for annual training sessions

> > [called reservist training here] so as to keep their

> > fitness up to date.

> >

> > 16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for

> > National Service. However, that is only if the boy

> > is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic

> > or junior college. If he plans to study further,

> > however, he will only enter national service after

> > finishing tertiary education. Some have even

> > deferred their training to after completing their

> > university studies. [However, this case is very

> > rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had

> > gone for overseas education.]

> >

> > As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy

> > changes quite often, actually. At the time I was

> > born, the 1-child policy was recommended then.

> > However, the drop in birth rates since then have

> > been really great, so now the policy is to encourage

> > the modern woman to have more children. The latest

> > saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are

> > given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.

> >

> > Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well,

> > we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US.

> > However, part of our salaries and our employer's

> > contribution is deducted every month to go to the

> > Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the

> > CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an

> > account called the Medisave account. We can utilise

> > the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay

> > for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to

> > save for a rainy day.

> >

> > Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a

> > government-re-structured hospital so that you can

> > enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a

> > foreigner, a government or private hospital makes

> > no difference. You will still receive quality

> > care.There are classes in the wards too. In a

> > re-structured hospital, the classes are generally

> > categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]

> >

> > Class Facilities

> > C Naturally

> > ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room.

> > Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients

> > who are admitted through the emergency department

> > are allowed to stay here.

> >

> > B2 Naturally

> > ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and

> > bathrooms.

> >

> > B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is

> > air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom

> > in room. however, this ward is only available in

> > certain specialties.

> >

> > B1 Air conditioned. 4

> > beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual

> > Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.

> >

> > A2 2 patients to a

> > room, on top of the added benefits.

> >

> > A1 Single room.

> >

> > Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are

> > considered as subsidised patients, hence they

> > receive much greater government subsides than those

> > in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will

> > continue even as outpatient, after the patient is

> > discharged from the hospital and comes back for

> > checkups.

> >

> > Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies,

> > I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to

> > " check into the Hotel " . ly, I will much prefer

> > to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather

> > stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is

> > usually only available in certain specialties such

> > as gyn. and neurosurgery.

> >

> > Regards,

> > Ling

[Guest guest]

Bunbun wrote:

> Hi CZ, You are right, it is called MRT..... I really hope you did not

> catch the virus from Singapore. Did you visit other places in this

> region when you were here? Did you visit places like Malaysia and

> Indonesia? Tropical rainforests, though contain a wide variety of

> fauna and flora, is unfortunately also a good place for the breeding

> of disease causing organisms.

I have no idea. I got lots of little " flu " type things and gastro stuff

while on that world trip. We were overseas for 5 months so it could

really have happened anywhere. I did not go to Malaysia but did go to

Egypt for a while and went in some pretty grotty places. I have been to

Jakarta a few times as well and seen children swimming in the gutters by

the roads and stuff. Singapore struck me as extremely clean and we

stayed in an apartment that belonged to one of Dad's business friends.

CZ

>

> Ling

>

>> From: Creepy Zucchini <creepyzucchini@...> Date: Sun

>> 10/11/2002 7:24 PM GMT+08:00 Subject:

>> Re: LING - Helen and All

>>

>> Ugh those tests are nasty. I hope you feel better soon and

>> that your GI problems get sorted out. As for Singapore, I remember

>> it having the most beautiful tube train stations. MRT or something

>> it was called? They were spotlessly clean and some had orchids

>> growing for decoration. I was there for a short time during the

>> world trip that some doctors think could be responsible for my

>> illness (some weird overseas virus is one theory).

>>

>> CZ

>>

>>

>> wrote:

>>

>>> ( Ling, So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its

>>> terrible,,, as for me,, I have not been able to eat really

>>> everytime i do my stomach kills me,, I go see my GI doc Friday

>>> and I know hes gonna want to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy,,, I

>>> hate those things,,,,,<think I may come hide in Singapore> lol!!!

>>> Hope you feel better!!!

>>>

>>> * Re: LING - Helen and All

>>>

>>> ,

>>>

>>> You are right - " National Service " means joining the army as a

>>> full-time soldier for about 2 years. After they leave the army,

>>> they remain as reserve troops for mobilisation when neccessary.

>>> They are sometimes called for annual training sessions [called

>>> reservist training here] so as to keep their fitness up to date.

>>>

>>> 16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for National Service.

>>> However, that is only if the boy is not planning to go on

>>> studying in the polytechnic or junior college. If he plans to

>>> study further, however, he will only enter national service after

>>> finishing tertiary education. Some have even deferred their

>>> training to after completing their university studies. [However,

>>> this case is very rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who

>>> had gone for overseas education.]

>>>

>>> As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy changes quite

>>> often, actually. At the time I was born, the 1-child policy was

>>> recommended then. However, the drop in birth rates since then

>>> have been really great, so now the policy is to encourage the

>>> modern woman to have more children. The latest saga is the 'baby

>>> bonus' - certain incentives are given to the parents who have a

>>> 3rd child, I think.

>>>

>>> Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well, we do not

>>> have Medicare plans here, like in the US. However, part of our

>>> salaries and our employer's contribution is deducted every month

>>> to go to the Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the

>>> CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an account

>>> called the Medisave account. We can utilise the money in our

>>> individual medisave accounts to pay for our medical bills. In a

>>> way, this helps us to save for a rainy day.

>>>

>>> Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a

>>> government-re-structured hospital so that you can enjoy the

>>> government subsidies. If you are a foreigner, a government or

>>> private hospital makes no difference. You will still receive

>>> quality care.There are classes in the wards too. In a

>>> re-structured hospital, the classes are generally categorised as

>>> follows: [From the cheapest]

>>>

>>> Class Facilities C

>>> Naturally ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room. Common

>>> TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients who are admitted

>>> through the emergency department are allowed to stay here.

>>>

>>> B2 Naturally ventilated, 6 beds in

>>> a room. Common tv rooms and bathrooms.

>>>

>>> B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is air

>>> conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom in room. however,

>>> this ward is only available in certain specialties.

>>>

>>> B1 Air conditioned. 4 beds to a

>>> room, with attached bathroom. Individual Tv, 2 patients to a

>>> telephone.

>>>

>>> A2 2 patients to a room, on top of

>>> the added benefits.

>>>

>>> A1 Single room.

>>>

>>> Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are considered as

>>> subsidised patients, hence they receive much greater government

>>> subsides than those in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises

>>> will continue even as outpatient, after the patient is discharged

>>> from the hospital and comes back for checkups.

>>>

>>> Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies, I had chosen

>>> to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to " check into the Hotel " .

>>> ly, I will much prefer to stay in an air-conditioned room. I

>>> would rather stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is

>>> usually only available in certain specialties such as gyn. and

>>> neurosurgery.

>>>

>>> Regards, Ling

>>

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Have they checked your Gall Bladder???

Helen

Okay Ling,, on my way!!! lol,,, my dog Lady would love to play with your chihuahua,, lol!!! Well my stomach is still killing me so i am going to call my GI tomorrow and tell him if he cant get me in sooner he needs to admit me,, I cant even eat,,,, even though I dont desire to eat anymore,, I still have to do it for survival!!! So I will know more tomorrow!! I will keep you posted!!!

Hugs

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Hey CZ,,,, how have you been doing,,, I think you have posted something about your birds,, that I never got,,,, I keep forgetting to go into the message boards to see if there is something in there that I didnt get,,, lol,,, but I would forget my head if it werent attached!!! lol,,, as for my GI problems,, nope not sorted yet,, I see my GI on Friday,, if I make it that long,,,, I have been forceing myself to eat a little at a time,, cause it is so painful to eat,,, immediatly after I eat I get severe stomache pains,,,, the pain meds kinda help,, I find myself taking more and more of them to help,, when on Tuesday,, one would help,, so either the pain is getting worse,, or Im already getting accustomed to these meds??? If it is still bad tomorrow Im going to call my GI and tell him he either needs to see me right away or admit me,,,, how long am I supposed to live like this?? oh well,,, I hope you are doing good!!!

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* Re: LING - Helen and All> > ,> > You are right - " National Service" means joining> the army as a full-time soldier for about 2 years.> After they leave the army, they remain as reserve> troops for mobilisation when neccessary. They are> sometimes called for annual training sessions> [called reservist training here] so as to keep their> fitness up to date.> > 16 Years will be the youngest age to enter for> National Service. However, that is only if the boy> is not planning to go on studying in the polytechnic> or junior college. If he plans to study further,> however, he will only enter national service after> finishing tertiary education. Some have even> deferred their training to after completing their> university studies. [However, this case is very> rare, and mostly applies to Singaporeans who had> gone for overseas education.]> > As for the 1-child policy - ahem. This policy> changes quite often, actually. At the time I was> born, the 1-child policy was recommended then.> However, the drop in birth rates since then have> been really great, so now the policy is to encourage> the modern woman to have more children. The latest> saga is the 'baby bonus' - certain incentives are> given to the parents who have a 3rd child, I think.> > Medical care - my favourite topic, hehe...... Well,> we do not have Medicare plans here, like in the US.> However, part of our salaries and our employer's> contribution is deducted every month to go to the> Central Provident Fund, affectionately called the> CPF. In the CPF fund, part of the money goes to an> account called the Medisave account. We can utilise> the money in our individual medisave accounts to pay> for our medical bills. In a way, this helps us to> save for a rainy day.> > Hospital - well, if you are a Singaporean, stay in a> government-re-structured hospital so that you can> enjoy the government subsidies. If you are a> foreigner, a government or private hospital makes> no difference. You will still receive quality> care.There are classes in the wards too. In a> re-structured hospital, the classes are generally> categorised as follows: [From the cheapest]> > Class Facilities> C Naturally> ventilated [with fans], 9-12 beds in a big room.> Common TV area and bathrooms. Usually only patients> who are admitted through the emergency department> are allowed to stay here.> > B2 Naturally> ventilated, 6 beds in a room. Common tv rooms and> bathrooms.> > B2+ [upgraded ward] Same as B2, except that it is> air conditioned, with 5 beds and attached bathroom> in room. however, this ward is only available in> certain specialties.> > B1 Air conditioned. 4> beds to a room, with attached bathroom. Individual> Tv, 2 patients to a telephone.> > A2 2 patients to a> room, on top of the added benefits.> > A1 Single room.> > Patients who stay in Class C and B2 wards are> considered as subsidised patients, hence they> receive much greater government subsides than those> in Classes B1 and above. These subsidises will> continue even as outpatient, after the patient is> discharged from the hospital and comes back for> checkups.> > Taking into account my long-term need for subsidies,> I had chosen to stay in a B2 ward whenever I have to> "check into the Hotel". ly, I will much prefer> to stay in an air-conditioned room. I would rather> stay in a B2+ ward actually, but unfortunately it is> usually only available in certain specialties such> as gyn. and neurosurgery.> > Regards,> Ling> > > ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~> The Being Sick Community> > > Message Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-> /messages> > Chat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at> /chat> > Bookmarks:-> Add a website URL you have found useful.> /links> > Personal Complaints or problems:-> Please contact a moderator> email: -owner > > Subscription Details:-> 1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you> receive.> 2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you> to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.> 3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at> your convenience and receive no email.> > To modify your subscription settings please visit:-> /join> > To subscribe or unsubscribe please email:-> -subscribe > -unsubscribe > > ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~> When nothing is sure, everything is possible.> > --- Margaret Drabble> > ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~> > >

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Okay Ling,, on my way!!! lol,,, my dog Lady would love to play with your chihuahua,, lol!!! Well my stomach is still killing me so i am going to call my GI tomorrow and tell him if he cant get me in sooner he needs to admit me,, I cant even eat,,,, even though I dont desire to eat anymore,, I still have to do it for survival!!! So I will know more tomorrow!! I will keep you posted!!!

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Re: LING - Helen and All> > ( Ling,> So sorry to hear you are going thru the pain,,, its terrible,,, as for me,, I have not been able to eat really everytime i do my stomach kills me,, I go see my GI doc Friday and I know hes gonna want to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy,,, I hate those things,,,,,<think I may come hide in Singapore> lol!!! Hope you feel better!!!> ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./links Personal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~

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Thats what they thought it was in the ER tuesday,,, they did an ultrasound, xrays, and blood work,, nothing abnormal,,,, so its not that,,,, but thanks for trying!!!

Re: LING - Helen and All

Have they checked your Gall Bladder???Helen

Okay Ling,, on my way!!! lol,,, my dog Lady would love to play with your chihuahua,, lol!!! Well my stomach is still killing me so i am going to call my GI tomorrow and tell him if he cant get me in sooner he needs to admit me,, I cant even eat,,,, even though I dont desire to eat anymore,, I still have to do it for survival!!! So I will know more tomorrow!! I will keep you posted!!!Hugs~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~ The Being Sick CommunityMessage Archives and Digest Attachment Pictures:-/messagesChat:- Scheduled Daily Chats at /chatBookmarks:-Add a website URL you have found useful./linksPersonal Complaints or problems:-Please contact a moderator email: -owner Subscription Details:-1) Individual email - means that every email sent to the list you receive.2) Daily Digest - sends you 25 messages in one single email for you to browse. This is an excellent option if you receive alot of email.3) Web only/No mail - means that you can pop into groups at your convenience and receive no email.To modify your subscription settings please visit:- /joinTo subscribe or unsubscribe please email:--subscribe -unsubscribe ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~When nothing is sure, everything is possible.--- Margaret Drabble~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~