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What to do in a flood when you're stuck in a car? So we have been seeing more pondings of late and also cars that plunge into Singapore River or whatever river for no reasons. Came across this article which may be useful if you find yourself caught in this potential life and death situation. No harm reading anyway. One of the things I may choose to invest in is the glass breaker, since you can't possible break the glass using barehands or our mobile phones, not to mention you'd be panicking by then. But don't keep it in the boot!!! Some of these tips may sound like common sense but you never know if you're ever caught in this, all common sense may be lost! Article from: https://www.globalcarsbrands.com/car-flood-emergency-tips/ One of the scariest scenarios drivers and passengers can experience is being trapped inside a car when flood suddenly covers the streets. If you have no knowledge of how to handle this situation, your predicament would be so much worse. Should you stay inside until help arrives? Or, is it necessary for you to go out immediately and find help? Since there are a lot of possible solutions, some of which are completely wrong, we are here to guide you on what to do in a flood when you are inside a car. Just a bit of advice before we proceed on what to do in a flood: never underestimate shallow waters. Based on a certain natural hazard guideline released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, six inches of water can already contribute to a steering failure, making it hard for you to control your car. Meanwhile, one foot of water can surprisingly make cars gradually float away. Lastly, two feet of water is enough to quickly sweep away vehicles – even big ones such as SUVs and pickup trucks. See, as soon as the car is surrounded by water, you have all the right to be concerned but never panic. Do not wait for the flood to rise to a deadly level. You really have to remember the following guidelines on what to do in a flood if it is still rising around your car: BE VISIBLE. No, we do not mean going to the roof of your car and wave your hands up in the air. You can stop ridiculous ideas such as this one by staying calm. The first thing you have to do is to make your car visible by turning on the hazard lights and the headlights. If you can already spot emergency personnel, you are so lucky. These modern heroes will surely notice the lights from your car and help you immediately. Wait for them to reach you. DO NOT SECURE YOURSELF INSIDE. Ironically, you have to be 100% free from any constraint inside the car. We are specifically referring to your seat belt. Do not believe the notion that the seat belt would keep you safe when the vehicle starts floating away. After all, once the car floats, you are already in big trouble. As soon as you see water surrounding your car, stop the vehicle and release yourself from the seat belt immediately. Also, unlock all doors. If there are authorities nearby, they can easily open your car door and save you. REMOVE LAYERS OF CLOTHING. If you are simply wearing two pieces of clothes, top and bottom, disregard this tip. However, if you are wearing a jacket and other types of layers, immediately remove them all. This initiative keeps you from sinking if you have to swim. OPEN A WINDOW. Now, let’s start thinking about worst-case scenarios. What if you are stranded in the middle of the flood without safety personnel around you? Before you even get to this point, it is always a good idea to stay indoors whenever it rains. However, when push comes to shove, lower one window but not in an abrupt way. Just do it slowly. As long as the car is not yet underwater, electric windows usually work even in a flood. Once you successfully lower the window, climb out straight away. GO TO PLAN B IF YOU CANNOT OPEN A WINDOW. Worse, there is a possibility that you cannot open the windows anymore, especially if they are electronic ones. So, you have to resort to car doors. Forget about the passenger compartment getting wet. That is the least of your worries in emergency situations. If you are too weak to open the car door, break a window. Make sure to bring a glass breaker with you at all times. It is hard to forcefully shatter a window inside a compact space if you use other tools. Just a heads-up, these tips are only applicable if the water is still at low level. Of course, you may suffer from wounds when you climb over a shattered glass window. However, your number one priority is to keep breathing. Wounds are nothing compared to drowning. Unfortunately, car doors are impossible to open when the water level is already too high. Why? Two words: water pressure. You cannot open a car door if there is massive pressure outside. A solution is to equalize the pressure between the inner and outer part of the car. To achieve this, there is nothing left for you to do but wait for water to fill your car. Hold your breath once submersion is complete and open the door at once. That is why we told you to unbuckle your seat belt, unlock the doors, and avoid waiting for water to rise up unless the car is already submerged. As you can see, not only do you have to take driving lessons. Knowing how to swim is essential. Water pressure is also the reason why you cannot break a window during your car’s submersion. The explosion of shattered glass will severely hurt you. LEAVE YOUR POSSESSIONS BEHIND. Unless the water level is still low, forget about your belongings inside the car. You cannot swim properly if you are busy carrying your bag. If you can still walk on water, prioritize your phone so you can call for help anytime. DO NOT SAVE YOUR CAR. Just because you can still stand on water does not mean you can push your car towards a safe place. The main reason why we are advising you to get out of your car immediately is to find a high ground. Flood can still rise to an extreme level so better avoid that pronto. So what if your car is expensive? As a car owner, you should be totally updated about storm signals. LET THE AUTHORITIES TOW YOUR CAR. When the flood finally subsides, do not go back to your vehicle. You might use a lot of time starting or pushing your car until the water level rises again. Besides, emergency personnel always use proper means of taking cars to a safer place. WHAT TO DO IN A FLOOD WHEN YOU’RE IN A CAR In summary, the first solution is to keep calm. When you are calm, your mind easily remembers what to do in a flood when you are inside a vehicle. Your main goal is to get out of the car and go to a higher place if there are no authorities around. Never wait for the water level to rise up. In case you haven’t noticed from our guidelines, the solutions progress from the easiest ones to the worst-case scenarios. Do not let yourself be exposed to a more dangerous situation. Lastly, always catch up with weather updates and learn how to swim – just in case.

hello, any fans of the Japanese movie - battle royale? i was introduced by a friend there's actually this game call rules of survival that stimulate the game play as were in the movie - battle royale. the game can be found in android or apple store. probably we can do a team play and have fun together.

LEARN TO SURVIVE HIGHWAY THUGS Experts provide tips on how to protect yourself while driving up North By Tan Mae Lynn June 04, 2007 YOU are driving in Malaysia and have to make a pit stop along the highway. A man walks to your car, brandishes a knife and orders you to open the door. What should you do? Judging from the reaction of Singapore motorists involved in recent crimes, few know how to react when faced with such scenarios. Recently, a Malaysian woman, whose husband works in Singapore, opened the car door to an armed man while her husband was at the washroom of a petrol station in Tampoi, Johor. The assailant drove off with her and her young son in the car to a secluded spot where he and an accomplice took turns to rape the 28-year-old pregnant woman. In other cases, Singaporeans were accosted by robbers. Said Mr Lionel de Souza, a former police officer: 'If you're on a highway and being pursued, try and make a dash for a police station or a crowded area. 'If you're outnumbered, just give them what they want. It doesn't feel good to lose something, but your life is more important. You can always earn money back.' He also suggested driving to Malaysia in a convoy. 'At least if one is hijacked, the others can get help,' he said. 'And don't drive a flashy car.' Professional race driver Denis Lian, 35, who drives into Malaysia quite frequently, said the last thing motorists should do is open the door to strangers. He said: 'When you open your car door, or when you just step into your car, you're at your most vulnerable. CHECK MIRROR 'Before you come to a stop, look in your mirrors and see who's around or approaching. If you see anyone around who looks suspicious, or hovering around, or anyone who just makes you feel uncomfortable, drive off.' And never, ever get out of your car when faced with a suspicious situation. 'Your car is your weapon and your only defence. 'It's much safer behind the glass window... It's unlikely the person will smash the window - it's very difficult to do that.' Agreeing, Mr Tan Teng Lip, president of the Singapore Motorsports Association, added: 'Make sure you car is locked from the inside. Never wind down the window to speak to strangers. If you sense trouble, sound your horn to attract attention.' AVOID STOPPING As many Singapore families are expected to head north during the current school holidays, it may be prudent for them to be prepared for overseas road trips. Chief editor of Wheels Asia magazine, Mr Mazlan Samad, advised that even when someone bumps into the back of your car or causes you to hit into their car by braking suddenly, you shouldn't stop the car. He cited these as some of the common tactics robbers use to get motorists to stop their vehicles. 'If you're in foreign territory, alone or don't feel safe enough, take note of the car number but don't get off. Just drive to the nearest police post or petrol station to get help.' He also advised that it would be prudent to note down the telephone number of the traffic police or traffic emergency services in whichever country you'll be driving in. General manager of the Automobile Association of Malaysia, Mr Samuel Saik, added: 'If there's an accident, there's not much you can do anyway. It's better to make the call for the person than to put yourself at risk by getting out of the car.' Also, always keep to the main road and never stop at secluded spots for rest or toilet breaks, especially when driving alone and at night. 'Even Malaysians don't do that,' he said. source: http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,...,132157,00.html?

He kept a cool head but he did not mention NS helped . . . . http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=319201:lost-for-6-days-on-a-cambodian-mountain-i-kept-going-becos-i-didnt-want-my-parents-to-cry-26-yr-old-spore-trekker&Itemid=4#axzz37FeGJSDc He thought it would be a simple day trek. So Mr Sanjay Radakrishna, 26, decided to scale the highest peak in Cambodia on his own, taking only a 1.5 litre bottle of water, 20 pieces of biscuits - and a graduation gown. He wanted to take a selfie of himself wearing the gown on the summit, which he managed to do after a five-hour trek up Phnom Aural. It stands 1,813m above sea level. But the descent took a turn for the unexpected that caused the National Institute of Education undergraduate to end up lost for six days. As Mr Sanjay was heading down in the afternoon, it started to rain and he decided to jog down the narrow trail. But he tripped and fell down a slope about 10m from the trail. When he tried to get back to the trail, he realised that he had lost his bearings. And so began his adventure in the wild. The Singaporean had arrived on June 26 in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, where he met a friend. He had been planning the trip since the beginning of the year with the aim of climbing the country's highest peak. On June 28, he was pillioned on a motorcycle to Srae Kan 3, a village near the foot of the mountain. But he aborted his plan to climb Phnom Aural the next day as it was raining. At 7am on June 30, he set off up the mountain after notifying the people at his homestay, and his girlfriend via text message. Clad in a red shirt, shorts and sports shoes, Mr Sanjay had a watch with compass and altitude functions, a mobile phone, torchlight, camera, mini-tripod, and spare camera batteries. Taking up most of the space in his backpack was a graduation gown he had purchased in advance. "I wanted to take photos in my graduation gown at the summit," he told The New Paper yesterday after he returned to Singapore the day before. "It was a normal climb and I reached the summit after five hours," said Mr Sanjay, who said he has scaled 39 mountains in such countries as Malaysia, Nepal and Croatia, since he was 15. By then, he had run down his phone battery from using its GPS function. Then it started raining, so he decided to jog his way down the mountain trail. SLIPPERY He said: "The path was slippery, and around 1.30pm, I slipped off the trail and fell down a slope for 10 metres into the woods." He could not find his way back to the trail. "The trail was as good as gone. Everything, the trees, looked similar," said Mr Sanjay. His shorts had also been torn in the fall so he decided to take them off. "There was nobody to see me anyway," he said with a laugh. After two hours of looking for the trail, he gave up and took a nap. "I realised I wasn't going to return that day and needed to get into survival mode. "It is not a difficult trek for someone with experience. But the place is not a popular trekking destination so it was quite isolated." That night, he slept "under some rocks". It was about 18 degrees Celsius, so his graduation gown came in handy. "I slept in a foetal position with my gown as a blanket," he said. For the next two days, he waited at an open clearing, hoping for help - perhaps in the form of a helicopter - to come. He was out of luck. So on Day 4, he decided to climb down the mountain by following a stream. "I climbed through the rocks in the river and walked through terrain if the waterfall got too steep," he said. He drank water from the stream but had no food as he had eaten his biscuits on the summit. HUNGER PANGS "I didn't want to risk eating a poisonous plant," said the vegetarian. "When I got hunger pangs, I drank water. But as long as I kept active, I wouldn't think about it." "I wasn't too scared of death. It's okay to die if I was meant to die. Everything happens for a reason," he said. Battling against thick vegetation and insects, he suffered cuts, rashes and bites on his thighs, calves and arms. "I trekked from 6am to noon until it started raining in the afternoon, and slept from 6pm to 6am because it was dark. "I thought it would take 10 to 15 days to reach the bottom. I kept going because I didn't want my loved ones to cry. "When my cousin passed away two months ago, I saw my parents crying so hard, and I can't imagine how they would cry if it were their own son," he said. Mr Sanjay lives with his father, 64, mother, 60, and two older brothers, aged 29 and 36. After trekking for six days, he finally reached flat ground last Sunday morning. He kept walking for an hour and saw a stationary motorcycle. He waited another hour for the owner to return. The man gave him an unripe banana and took him back to Srae Kan 3 village. There, he was given rice and vegetables to eat, as well as pants to put on. The Cambodian police drove him to a town, Kampong Speu, where his brother, Mr Premnathan Radakrishna, 29, was waiting with members of the Singapore embassy in Cambodia. They flew home on Monday afternoon, and Mr Sanjay visited Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for a check-up. Mr Sanjay admitted: "I didn't have a worst-case scenario planned and thought it would be a simple trek. "I didn't do special preparations because I always stay fit and healthy, running daily and trekking up Bukit Timah weekly." Mr Sanjay, who is on a gap year at NIE, said: "This has made me stronger and believe more in myself and my willpower." On whether he would still climb mountains, Mr Sanjay said: "You don't give up just because you failed once." Family, friends worried after he missed flight Mr Sanjay had left some belongings in the Phnom Penh house of his Cambodian friend, Mr Kelvin Hieng, who studies in Singapore. So when he did not return and missed his flight last Wednesday, his friends got worried. Mr Hieng informed the Singapore Embassy in Cambodia and his other friends, who notified his brother, Mr Premnathan, 29, on Thursday morning. "My family was very worried when we found out, but we were also unsure if he was really missing or still climbing after starting last Tuesday because of the rain," said Mr Premnathan, a director at an F&B vending machine company. But Cambodian police confirmed that Mr Sanjay had started off the day before, June 30. Mr Premnathan said: "My parents were very worried, especially since Sanjay is the youngest son." Mr Premnathan flew to Phnom Penh on Saturday to search for his brother. "The people at the embassy were really helpful, and even got 10 local villagers to search the mountain near the trail on Sunday morning," he said. But by that afternoon, Mr Sanjay had reached flat ground some distance away from the trail, and met his older brother later that day. On whether he would allow his brother to climb mountains again, Mr Premnathan said: "I scolded him when we came back, and let him know that although he is confident, he has to behave responsibly, prepare better and inform us of the details beforehand. "But this is his passion, and I would not stop him." -Asiaone Full article: http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=319201:lost-for-6-days-on-a-cambodian-mountain-i-kept-going-becos-i-didnt-want-my-parents-to-cry-26-yr-old-spore-trekker&Itemid=4#ixzz37FgATKdM Follow us: @MsiaChronicle on Twitter

Thought I'd start this for newbies who start their journey here. Non conclusive but a start. Mcfers add in 1. Search first - biggest sin is to duplicate threads 2. Learn the language of sarcasm n live with it- if u cannot handle it, get out of the. Kitchen 3. We are mortals here. Dun cone here promoting your use of money. We dun give too much of a damn esp when it is repeated as nauseum 4. Cut the slack n dun get personal - agree to disagree 5. This is not stomp - dun post every damn incident here Any contravention of the above may lead to a personal meeting w the undertaker Good day

From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1202160/1/.html S'pore needs strong SAF to ensure continued survival: Lee Kuan Yew Posted: 18 May 2012 2338 hrs

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For a start, taking MRT trains now has a new meaning/risk...... To survival a potential repeat of recent 'unlucky' incidents (as how LTY has described), whoever can come up with the survival kit will make some $ selling it at train stations. The kit must have:- - torch light (but not sure what batt to use to make sure it last until the train recovers) - a pic of auntie Phiak (since her face is unlikely to be seen at the scene, a pic will remind everyone that our safety is in her good hand) - a big hammer (in case fire extinguish not found in train when trapped passengers need to brake glass to get fresh air) - sleeping bag? - toothbrush/paste? - what else? for bus passenger:- - at least a GPS (lend it to the bus driver when he loses his way) taxi passenger:- no survival kit available... best is to take train/bus (dont forget to get the above kits) drivers:- ownself take care 自己保重

IT'S sold at a Safra store as the "BMT Bundle". But is it really something a young recruit would need for Basic Military Training (BMT)? Perhaps not, it seems. BMT Bundle Click on thumbnail to view (Photos: TNP) At least some of the items in the bundle - including black electrical tape, tights, gloves, fork and spoon, and candles - are provided free upon enlistment. However, the LifestyleMart at Safra Mount Faber is selling all of these items in a bundle priced at $80. But is it necessary? Safra declined to comment and directed The New Paper (TNP) to ST Logistics, the vendor of the packages. ST Logistics also declined to comment, but TNP understands that the bundle is not officially sanctioned by the Ministry of Defence (Mindef). Whatever the situation, the sale has drawn some flak. According to a post on SG Forums, netizens are charging that the Lifestyle- Mart is trying to milk pre-enlistees for cash. Mindef said that six months before enlistment, each enlistee is issued the Recruit's Handbook, which states the list of items to be brought on enlistment day. There is also a list of items issued upon enlistment, which are given free of charge. For those who have misplaced their handbook, a digital edition can also be downloaded from the NS Portal website. 'Convenience' National servicemen, however, do spend money on such packages, mainly for convenience, they said. Usually, these items can be bought at the "army market", or Golden Mile FoodCentre at Beach Road. Clayton Chew, 20, who completed his mandatory two-year NS stint last November, said he spent about $60 at the market on equipment before reporting for duty. However, his money was spent on extra physical training attire, for example. The army only provides three sets of the attire to recruits. These items are not found in the bundle sold at Safra Mount Faber. Two years ago, Phua Shi Hao, 20, spent about $50 preparing for BMT on some of the smaller items at the army market. "I think I was over-prepared. For example, I bought over ten rolls of black tape. The shop owner had assured me that it would come in useful. In the end, I used less than three rolls," he said. What made it worse was that the tape was included in the kit pack provided by the SAF for free. When The New Paper visited Safra Mount Faber again on Tuesday, we found that the BMT Bundle is now sold under a new name: The BMT Survival Kit. We also learnt that some camps are also selling the kit at their eMarts. At Golden Mile, however, pre-enlistees can get these items for much less. Pre-enlistees usually fork out between $50 and $60 for equipment based on shop owners' recommendations.

why must such dealers always resort to dishonest ways? a lot of been said about how they 'chop' people, so i will not repeat again. is it really difficult for them to survive if they do business the right way?

Was watching last night EPL match between Newcastle vs Chelsea and there is a running message below the screen. What do you know....... ESPN is going to show 8 live matches this Sunday for the last EPL kicks of the season 2007/2008. Starting with Channel 1, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 118 and 119........ . All matches at same time.... All the matches are exciting and don't know which one to watch..... MU and Chelsea are fighting for winning the league champion, Reading, Birmingham, Bolton and Fulham to survive in Premier League..... No need to watch Spur vs Liverpool match as both got nothing to win for and nothing to lose for.... MAY THE BEST PREVAIL........

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