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Using hands to open or close public toilet main doors after we washed our hands subject our hands to germs & viruses
Anyone, who has ever been in an overcrowded or uncomfortable public toilet, will value a good toilet design. The usual demands placed on a high-profile, high traffic and heavily used facility requires extra thoughts for each process.
A well-designed public toilet has to be:
(a) Clean and dry
(b) Well ventilated
(c) Easy to maintain
(d) Carefully planned layout with maintenance in mind
(e) Friendly to persons with disabilities and special needs
However, due to the current Coronavirus situation faced worldwide, taking responsibility for our hygiene is important to combat the virus spreading around the world from Wuhan, China. We may not have hand sanitiser in all public spaces. It is available only in places such as hospitals and clinics, and some shopping centres.
A well-designed public toilet has to be:
(a) Clean and dry
(b) Well ventilated
(c) Easy to maintain
(d) Carefully planned layout with maintenance in mind
(e) Friendly to persons with disabilities and special needs
However, due to the current Coronavirus situation faced worldwide, taking responsibility for our hygiene is important to combat the virus spreading around the world from Wuhan, China. We may not have hand sanitiser in all public spaces. It is available only in places such as hospitals and clinics, and some shopping centres.
Pubic toilets designed without main doors will prevent the spread of viruses and germs
Some members of the public have suggested that it is therefore now the time for the Government to pass a law and order the removal of all main doors of public toilets by the end of this year so that users do not have to touch the doors after they wash their hands thus preventing the spread of viruses & germs.
The main entrance shall preferably have no door, and the cubicles, urinals and mirrors shall be away from the line of sight from the main entrance. For example, the door can be replaced by offset entrance maze which blocks the view yet allows easier, hands-free access for public usage.
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The main entrance shall preferably have no door, and the cubicles, urinals and mirrors shall be away from the line of sight from the main entrance. For example, the door can be replaced by offset entrance maze which blocks the view yet allows easier, hands-free access for public usage.
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We probably don’t need to recap the terrifying facts about the catastrophic bushfires raging on in Australia, but we’ll break it down again anyway. Since September, raging wildfires Down Under have razed 60,000 sq km of forests (that’s about 83 times the size of Singapore), killed 25 people, displaced 67,000 more, damaged thousands of homes, and left approximately 480mil animals dead.
As you see the devastating footage and heartbreaking pictures that’ve been making their rounds on social media, you’ve probably been wondering how you can help bushfire victims, rescue efforts and injured wildlife all the way from Singapore. Here are a few ways you can lend a hand.
As you see the devastating footage and heartbreaking pictures that’ve been making their rounds on social media, you’ve probably been wondering how you can help bushfire victims, rescue efforts and injured wildlife all the way from Singapore. Here are a few ways you can lend a hand.
Singapore Red Cross: SRC has pledged $50,000 and continues to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross Bushfire Emergency Response to provide humanitarian aid Down Under.
New South Wales Rural Fire Service: One of the world’s largest volunteer fire brigades has over 2,500 firefighters in the field right now.
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park fundraiser: The island was home to some of the country’s rare and endangered wildlife, and wildfires have destroyed about one-third of it. Money raised goes to vet costs, extra holding and rehab enclosures and supplements for victims.
New South Wales Rural Fire Service: One of the world’s largest volunteer fire brigades has over 2,500 firefighters in the field right now.
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park fundraiser: The island was home to some of the country’s rare and endangered wildlife, and wildfires have destroyed about one-third of it. Money raised goes to vet costs, extra holding and rehab enclosures and supplements for victims.
The Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, NSW: Adopt a koala by donating a small fee that goes towards care for animals impacted by the fires. In return, you’ll receive an adoption certificate, and paraphernalia about koalas.
WIRES Wildlife Rescue: The organisation rescues and rehabilitates wildlife victims, including koalas and grey-headed flying foxes, both categorised as species vulnerable to extinction.
WIRES Wildlife Rescue: The organisation rescues and rehabilitates wildlife victims, including koalas and grey-headed flying foxes, both categorised as species vulnerable to extinction.
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If you're willing to pay, you can now order custom-made super realistic masks that'll turn you into a human clone of your pet.
Ultra-realistic animal masks is the coolest thing to own and some find it "terrifying" but most find these masks totally "adorable", as seen with Japan's viral gigantic wearable felt cat heads.
A Japanese creative genius Shindo Rinka is working with a Japanese modeling workshop 91 (pronounced kyuu-ii) to take things one step further by making that creepy / cute blend for owners of adorable fur babies.
Ultra-realistic animal masks is the coolest thing to own and some find it "terrifying" but most find these masks totally "adorable", as seen with Japan's viral gigantic wearable felt cat heads.
A Japanese creative genius Shindo Rinka is working with a Japanese modeling workshop 91 (pronounced kyuu-ii) to take things one step further by making that creepy / cute blend for owners of adorable fur babies.
Shindo Rinka and workshop 91 offers you "My Family" mask service to allow you to order detailed replicas of your family pet's face to wear as headgear.
You can see an example of a finished product modeled after Rui, a bengal cat who lives in Kyoto.
Applicants submit a photo of their pet for reference, where expert craftsmen will create and sculpt a super lifelike replica headgear mold, "fur" is applied and then the patterns and colors of your pet are filled in in detail... and you're ready to become your cat's terrifyingly realistic doppelganger.
As of now, the only way to purchase one is through an online contact form on the Shindo website (you fill out your information and check the box that says "My Family"). While you can try your hand in English, there's no word of international shipping or language service available, so those serious about inquiries may want some Japanese help. They are quoted at the price of 300,000 JPY ($2,712.60 USD) plus shipping.
You can see a little bit of the headgear in "action" in the below video.
You can see an example of a finished product modeled after Rui, a bengal cat who lives in Kyoto.
Applicants submit a photo of their pet for reference, where expert craftsmen will create and sculpt a super lifelike replica headgear mold, "fur" is applied and then the patterns and colors of your pet are filled in in detail... and you're ready to become your cat's terrifyingly realistic doppelganger.
As of now, the only way to purchase one is through an online contact form on the Shindo website (you fill out your information and check the box that says "My Family"). While you can try your hand in English, there's no word of international shipping or language service available, so those serious about inquiries may want some Japanese help. They are quoted at the price of 300,000 JPY ($2,712.60 USD) plus shipping.
You can see a little bit of the headgear in "action" in the below video.
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While it’s admittedly more than a little creepy, it’s also pretty fun and so Japanese to make a giant wearable replica of a beloved pet’s head. Though I’m not sure what occasion would be appropriate for a giant cat or dog head, but it will still be fun to walk around with them once in a while for a fun day out.
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Have you ever received a credit card from a bank and you clearly recall that you had never applied for the card before. Whats worse is that some of these credit cards come with annual fees that is chargeable to your account.
What will happen if you choose not to activate the card and decide to just leave the card aside and not use it forever? You may think that by simply not activating the card the account’s not open, right?
Well... technically, your credit card account is usually opened the moment you’re approved, even if you don’t have the physical card. Sometimes, you’ll have to activate the card once you get it, and the amount of time you have to do so varies by issuer.
What will happen if you choose not to activate the card and decide to just leave the card aside and not use it forever? You may think that by simply not activating the card the account’s not open, right?
Well... technically, your credit card account is usually opened the moment you’re approved, even if you don’t have the physical card. Sometimes, you’ll have to activate the card once you get it, and the amount of time you have to do so varies by issuer.
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If you applied for a card with an annual fee and you were approved, it’s likely the account is open and you owe the annual fee. You may be able to contact the bank and ask the bank to waive the fee. If you haven’t activated or used the card yet and plan to close it immediately, that may help your case. There’s no reason the credit card issuer is obligated to waive the annual fee, since you agreed to it by applying for the card, but if you ask nicely the issuer may waive the fee as a courtesy.
As long as the card doesn’t have an annual fee, generally it will not affect your credit scores if you don't use it. But some of these "unapplied" credit cards charges an annual fee, e.g. OCBC's Plus card.
Usually, for security reasons, a credit card usually needs to be activated once you get it in the mail, before you can use it. Even if the physical card is un-activated, the account can still be activated. This can help prevent an unauthorized person from stealing a new credit card from your mailbox and using it. However, activation of the card isn’t the same as opening the account.
When you apply for a credit card, you’re agreeing that you want the account open if you are approved. So, in most cases, your credit card account will be opened automatically upon approval, even before your physical credit card is activated.
As long as the card doesn’t have an annual fee, generally it will not affect your credit scores if you don't use it. But some of these "unapplied" credit cards charges an annual fee, e.g. OCBC's Plus card.
Usually, for security reasons, a credit card usually needs to be activated once you get it in the mail, before you can use it. Even if the physical card is un-activated, the account can still be activated. This can help prevent an unauthorized person from stealing a new credit card from your mailbox and using it. However, activation of the card isn’t the same as opening the account.
When you apply for a credit card, you’re agreeing that you want the account open if you are approved. So, in most cases, your credit card account will be opened automatically upon approval, even before your physical credit card is activated.
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From 1 Jan 2020, self-employed persons (SEPs) who provide services directly to the public sector will have their Medisave contributions transferred by the government, as and when they earn such income.
The government will be making changes to Vendors@Gov to support MOM’s Contribute-As-You-Earn (CAYE) policy for Self-employed Persons (SEPs) which will be effective immediately from 1 Jan 2020 onwards.
Therefore, those self employed who provide services directly to the government through Vendors@Gov will estimate their net income - that is, deducting expenses - from such transactions. The government will then make the corresponding Medisave contribution directly to the worker's account, and pay the rest of the service fee to the worker. This will affect about 6,000 self-employed persons. Under this scheme, this group of workers will have small and regular contributions made to their MediSave accounts when the Government contract them and pay them for their services.
According to the CPF website, if you are a person with your own business, you work for yourself and you are in the position to realise a business profit or loss, you are considered a Self-Employed Person. Your income is derived from the buying and selling of goods, or from providing professional or personal services. A Self-Employed Person can be a sole-proprietor or a partner in a partnership.
The government will be making changes to Vendors@Gov to support MOM’s Contribute-As-You-Earn (CAYE) policy for Self-employed Persons (SEPs) which will be effective immediately from 1 Jan 2020 onwards.
Therefore, those self employed who provide services directly to the government through Vendors@Gov will estimate their net income - that is, deducting expenses - from such transactions. The government will then make the corresponding Medisave contribution directly to the worker's account, and pay the rest of the service fee to the worker. This will affect about 6,000 self-employed persons. Under this scheme, this group of workers will have small and regular contributions made to their MediSave accounts when the Government contract them and pay them for their services.
According to the CPF website, if you are a person with your own business, you work for yourself and you are in the position to realise a business profit or loss, you are considered a Self-Employed Person. Your income is derived from the buying and selling of goods, or from providing professional or personal services. A Self-Employed Person can be a sole-proprietor or a partner in a partnership.
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Currently, self-employed persons are required to make Medisave contributions annually, based on earnings the previous year. In any given year, about 60 per cent or 130,000 do not make their Medisave contributions in full as a lump sum.
The government's pilot Contribute-as-you-Earn (CAYE) scheme is about helping the self employed persons to keep up with their Medisave contributions, to strengthen their protection against health shocks. It does not change their CPF obligations, only how their Medisave contributions are made.
So for example, let's assume a freelance photographer who does work for the Government, he will have his MediSave contributions first paid out by the Government before he receives the rest of his payment for the job. Manpower Minister Josephine Teo says "it adds convenience and the self-employed persons don’t have to worry about having to contribute bigger lump sums during 'dry seasons'. They also start getting the 4 per cent MediSave account interest earlier."
The government's pilot Contribute-as-you-Earn (CAYE) scheme is about helping the self employed persons to keep up with their Medisave contributions, to strengthen their protection against health shocks. It does not change their CPF obligations, only how their Medisave contributions are made.
So for example, let's assume a freelance photographer who does work for the Government, he will have his MediSave contributions first paid out by the Government before he receives the rest of his payment for the job. Manpower Minister Josephine Teo says "it adds convenience and the self-employed persons don’t have to worry about having to contribute bigger lump sums during 'dry seasons'. They also start getting the 4 per cent MediSave account interest earlier."
Today Online Article on 20 August 2019: CAYE MediSave contributions to be piloted from 2020 for freelancers hired by Govt: Josephine Teo
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Have you ever met a teacher during your school days who totally inspired you? A teacher who cared and who tries to make boring lessons interesting?
Verónica Duque is that teacher. Recently, the 43-year-old decided to engage her students on a higher level and gave a class on anatomy in a full-body suit that mapped out the human body in great detail.
“I’ve been teaching for 15 years now,” Verónica told Bored Panda. “I teach natural and social science, art, as well as English and Spanish.”
Currently, Verónica teaches the third grade and is constantly looking for ideas on how to make the lessons more interesting. “I was surfing the internet when an ad of an AliExpress swimsuit popped up. Knowing how hard it is for kids this young to visualize the disposition of internal organs, I thought it was worth it giving it a try.”
Figuring out whereabouts all your various inner body parts are is kind of a tricky task, and even as an adult I would probably struggle to point you towards my kidneys. But when you have a fantastically imaginative teacher like Verónica Duque, facts and figures can slide into place far more easily. And with a great deal more fun along the way.
Verónica Duque is that teacher. Recently, the 43-year-old decided to engage her students on a higher level and gave a class on anatomy in a full-body suit that mapped out the human body in great detail.
“I’ve been teaching for 15 years now,” Verónica told Bored Panda. “I teach natural and social science, art, as well as English and Spanish.”
Currently, Verónica teaches the third grade and is constantly looking for ideas on how to make the lessons more interesting. “I was surfing the internet when an ad of an AliExpress swimsuit popped up. Knowing how hard it is for kids this young to visualize the disposition of internal organs, I thought it was worth it giving it a try.”
Figuring out whereabouts all your various inner body parts are is kind of a tricky task, and even as an adult I would probably struggle to point you towards my kidneys. But when you have a fantastically imaginative teacher like Verónica Duque, facts and figures can slide into place far more easily. And with a great deal more fun along the way.
With an adorable display of admiration for his wife’s creativity, Michael – who lives in the north of Spain – tweeted: "Very proud of this full of ideas woman that I am lucky to have as a wife. Today she taught anatomy to her students in a very original way. The kids went crazy. Hurry Veronica!!!"
The original tweet has since been liked over 65,000 times, with many people applauding Verónica’s sense of ingenuity. One person cheered, ‘More teachers with that desire to teach are needed’, while another declared that she had demonstrated ‘total dedication to the profession’.
And this sense of innovation isn’t just a one off for Verónica Duque. The gifted teacher looks to bring a sense of wonder and imagination to many of her lessons. She said, "I decided long ago to use disguises for history lessons. I’m also using cardboard crowns for my students to learn grammatical categories such as nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Different grammar kingdoms, so to say. I’d like society to stop considering teachers to be lazy bureaucratic public servants. We’re certainly not."
The original tweet has since been liked over 65,000 times, with many people applauding Verónica’s sense of ingenuity. One person cheered, ‘More teachers with that desire to teach are needed’, while another declared that she had demonstrated ‘total dedication to the profession’.
And this sense of innovation isn’t just a one off for Verónica Duque. The gifted teacher looks to bring a sense of wonder and imagination to many of her lessons. She said, "I decided long ago to use disguises for history lessons. I’m also using cardboard crowns for my students to learn grammatical categories such as nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Different grammar kingdoms, so to say. I’d like society to stop considering teachers to be lazy bureaucratic public servants. We’re certainly not."
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Professor Koh in October, wherein he called Singapore “a First World country with a Third World people.” - ST
On 22 December 2019 (Sunday), diplomat and professor Tommy Koh wrote a column in The Straits Times (ST) wherein he listed the five tests Singaporeans should pass before becoming first-world people.
This references a remark Mr Koh made in October, wherein he called Singapore “a First World country with a Third World people.” In the October speech, professor Tommy Koh said... "Singapore has many first-rate aspects such as a dynamic economy and excellent quality of life, but that some of our habits as a people did not match those standards."
In the column in the Straits Times on 22 Dec 2019, professor Tommy Koh said he wish to focus on what Singaporeans must do in order to qualify as a First World people and suggested that Singaporeans must first pass the following tests:
TEST NO. 1
The first test for Singaporeans to pass is to stop littering. First World people such as the Japanese, South Koreans and Taiwanese do not litter. In fact, they will pick up litter and dispose of it. They will also confront litterbugs and put peer pressure on them to pick up the litter. Professor Tommy Koh said he noticed that in recent years when he look around Singapore today, I see trash everywhere.
This references a remark Mr Koh made in October, wherein he called Singapore “a First World country with a Third World people.” In the October speech, professor Tommy Koh said... "Singapore has many first-rate aspects such as a dynamic economy and excellent quality of life, but that some of our habits as a people did not match those standards."
In the column in the Straits Times on 22 Dec 2019, professor Tommy Koh said he wish to focus on what Singaporeans must do in order to qualify as a First World people and suggested that Singaporeans must first pass the following tests:
TEST NO. 1
The first test for Singaporeans to pass is to stop littering. First World people such as the Japanese, South Koreans and Taiwanese do not litter. In fact, they will pick up litter and dispose of it. They will also confront litterbugs and put peer pressure on them to pick up the litter. Professor Tommy Koh said he noticed that in recent years when he look around Singapore today, I see trash everywhere.
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TEST NO. 2
The second test is to have public toilets that are as clean as those in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Singapore's public toilets used to be filthy. The situation has changed for the better because of the joint efforts of a non-governmental organisation and the Government. Professor Tommy Koh felt that even though about 70 per cent of the public toilets in Singapore have been given stars. But the remaining 30 per cent, found in markets, hawker centres, coffee shops and even some restaurants, are still very Third World. A First World people should know how to keep their public toilets clean.
TEST NO. 3
The third test is the test of civic-mindedness and good manners. What are some basic good habits Singaporeans have forsaken? I think many Singaporeans have forgotten how to say "Please" and "Thank you". He saw scenarios where Singaporeans rush in without waiting for those inside the lift or train to make their exit first and some young Singaporeans choosing to ignore the priority seating sign and instead sit on seats that are reserved for people with disabilities, the elderly and pregnant women. He also criticised Singaporeans who fail to clean up their tables after their meals, talk loudly on their mobile phones in restaurants and movie theatres or during concerts. In First World countries, people do not commit such inconsiderate behaviour.
The second test is to have public toilets that are as clean as those in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Singapore's public toilets used to be filthy. The situation has changed for the better because of the joint efforts of a non-governmental organisation and the Government. Professor Tommy Koh felt that even though about 70 per cent of the public toilets in Singapore have been given stars. But the remaining 30 per cent, found in markets, hawker centres, coffee shops and even some restaurants, are still very Third World. A First World people should know how to keep their public toilets clean.
TEST NO. 3
The third test is the test of civic-mindedness and good manners. What are some basic good habits Singaporeans have forsaken? I think many Singaporeans have forgotten how to say "Please" and "Thank you". He saw scenarios where Singaporeans rush in without waiting for those inside the lift or train to make their exit first and some young Singaporeans choosing to ignore the priority seating sign and instead sit on seats that are reserved for people with disabilities, the elderly and pregnant women. He also criticised Singaporeans who fail to clean up their tables after their meals, talk loudly on their mobile phones in restaurants and movie theatres or during concerts. In First World countries, people do not commit such inconsiderate behaviour.
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TEST NO. 4
The fourth test is the test of cultural literacy. A First World people is a cultured people. In professor Tommy Koh's experience, he felt that cultured people should / should be:
TEST NO. 5
The fifth test is our attitude towards nature and the environment. A First World people should love nature and care for the environment. They should know, for example, that climate change poses an existential threat to Singapore and the world. Professor Tommy Koh felt that Singaporeans show the irresponsible attitude towards food and water by wasting them. Food waste has risen 40 per cent over the past years, from 568,000 tonnes disposed of by households and the food industry in 2008 to around 809,800 tonnes in 2017.
While some netizens agree with Professor Tommy Koh many others reject his arguments and draw attention to how those in so-called first world countries behave.
What do you think? Do you agree with him or not? Why?
The fourth test is the test of cultural literacy. A First World people is a cultured people. In professor Tommy Koh's experience, he felt that cultured people should / should be:
- gracious and kind
- treat those who serve them with courtesy and appreciation
- have an appreciation of culture and the arts
- read books and show respect for our poets and writers
- listen to music, visit our museums and take an interest in our history and heritage
TEST NO. 5
The fifth test is our attitude towards nature and the environment. A First World people should love nature and care for the environment. They should know, for example, that climate change poses an existential threat to Singapore and the world. Professor Tommy Koh felt that Singaporeans show the irresponsible attitude towards food and water by wasting them. Food waste has risen 40 per cent over the past years, from 568,000 tonnes disposed of by households and the food industry in 2008 to around 809,800 tonnes in 2017.
While some netizens agree with Professor Tommy Koh many others reject his arguments and draw attention to how those in so-called first world countries behave.
What do you think? Do you agree with him or not? Why?
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 21, 2019, with the headline 'Five tests of a truly First World people'.
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StandardToilet hope their loos, the wall mounted model is seen here, will solve that problem
- The 'StandardToilet' has an 'inconveniently sloped' seat at a 13 degree angle
- This will make it uncomfortable to spend more than five minutes on the toilet
- Developers say this provides some health benefits including improved posture
- They say the main benefit is to employees in improved employee productivity
An extended office bathroom break could be a thing of the past thanks to a new toilet that developers say will make people want to leave the loo after five minutes. The 'StandardToilet', created by a start-up company of the same name, has been backed by the British Toilet Association (BTA), a group that campaigns for better bathroom facilities in offices and public spaces.
A survey by Protecting.co.uk carried out in July 2019 across eight UK cities found that some people were spending up to 28 minutes in the bathroom while at work.
The newly developed toilet seat is sloped forward by about 13 degrees to increase strain on the legs similar to a gentle squat thrust, according to developer Mahabir Gill from StandardToilet. The Staffordshire based company says it has already had interest from local councils and motorway service stations for the £150 - £500 toilet.
The seat is sloped forward by about 13 degrees to increase strain on the legs similar to a gentle squat thrust, according to developer Mahabir Gill
They hope to also target offices as they believe cutting down on the length of employee bathroom breaks would dramatically improve productivity. 'It is estimated that in the United Kingdom alone, extended employee breaks costs industry and commerce an £4 billion per annum', Mr Gill said.
'With the advent of flexible zero hour contracts it is easy to see why our StandardToilet can be an asset to a business.' He says it provides health and wellbeing benefits through improved posture and encouraging less time sitting on the toilet. 'Medical studies have suggested that using the traditional WC can cause swollen haemorrhoids and weakening of pelvic muscles. 'The StandardToilet provides Increased comfort through promoting the engagement of upper and lower leg muscles which helps reduce musculoskeletan disorders.'
The toilet has been sloped at 13 degrees as it is inconvenient for the employee but not harmful, in fact it could have some health benefits around improving posture, according to Mr Gill. 'Anything higher would cause wider problems. Thirteen degrees is not too inconvenient, but you'd soon want to get off the seat'. He said he was inspired by time working as an engineer when he would find workers asleep on the toilet or from queues for public restrooms.
'With the advent of flexible zero hour contracts it is easy to see why our StandardToilet can be an asset to a business.' He says it provides health and wellbeing benefits through improved posture and encouraging less time sitting on the toilet. 'Medical studies have suggested that using the traditional WC can cause swollen haemorrhoids and weakening of pelvic muscles. 'The StandardToilet provides Increased comfort through promoting the engagement of upper and lower leg muscles which helps reduce musculoskeletan disorders.'
The toilet has been sloped at 13 degrees as it is inconvenient for the employee but not harmful, in fact it could have some health benefits around improving posture, according to Mr Gill. 'Anything higher would cause wider problems. Thirteen degrees is not too inconvenient, but you'd soon want to get off the seat'. He said he was inspired by time working as an engineer when he would find workers asleep on the toilet or from queues for public restrooms.
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A one-year-old boy was prescribed antidepressants by the NHS in Scotland, as prescriptions for the drugs soared across the UK. NHS Tayside in Dundee prescribed the medication to 450 children between January and May in 2016, with the youngest being seven years old. In 2014, the trust prescribed antidepressants to a one-year-old boy, according to figures by Dundee Evening Telegraph.
A spokesperson for NHS Tayside told the Evening Telegraph the drugs could be used to treat a number of different conditions beyond their most common use as a treatment for clinical depression. She said: “Antidepressants are a type of medication used to treat clinical depression, or prevent it from recurring. “However, they can also be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, such as chronic pain and anxiety disorders.
A spokesperson for NHS Tayside told the Evening Telegraph the drugs could be used to treat a number of different conditions beyond their most common use as a treatment for clinical depression. She said: “Antidepressants are a type of medication used to treat clinical depression, or prevent it from recurring. “However, they can also be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, such as chronic pain and anxiety disorders.
In January this year, the largest ever review of clinical study reports compiled by drug companies found teenagers were twice as likely to commit suicide if they were taking antidepressants. The review also said the risks for adults may have been seriously underestimated. Though NHS guidelines state that under 18s should not be prescribed antidepressants, over 100,000 prescriptions a year are given to teenagers, according to the Daily Telegraph. In very young children, antidepressants can be prescribed for problems including bed-wetting and chronic pain.
While antidepressants have been shown to be effective in treating major depression and anxiety in children and teens, they need to be used cautiously and monitored closely to make sure there are no serious side effects. Keep in mind that antidepressant use is often temporary and may just be needed for a short time. If your child has mild depression, psychotherapy may be all she needs to help her symptoms improve. However, if the depression is severe or not responding to psychotherapy, an antidepressant may be needed to help your child live the best, and most fulfilling life that he can. If you have concerns and questions, be sure to discuss them with a mental health professional.
While antidepressants have been shown to be effective in treating major depression and anxiety in children and teens, they need to be used cautiously and monitored closely to make sure there are no serious side effects. Keep in mind that antidepressant use is often temporary and may just be needed for a short time. If your child has mild depression, psychotherapy may be all she needs to help her symptoms improve. However, if the depression is severe or not responding to psychotherapy, an antidepressant may be needed to help your child live the best, and most fulfilling life that he can. If you have concerns and questions, be sure to discuss them with a mental health professional.
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I compiled a list of 18 most 'scarily challenging' carparks in Singapore researched from the internet that many drivers in Singapore are terrified of due to the challenging manoeuvring that drivers must endure to park their precious cars there. These carparks listed below are known to have either one or various combinations of very narrow driveways, low ceiling height, turning giddying rounds & rounds to reach your parking lot, darkly lit, surprisingly difficult 90-degree turns, tight corners, acutely angled 45 degree ramps, etc...
Based on the non exhaustive list of carparks featured below, which carpark in your experience have you encountered that you believe is the most challenging for drivers and that newbie drivers should avoid.
Based on the non exhaustive list of carparks featured below, which carpark in your experience have you encountered that you believe is the most challenging for drivers and that newbie drivers should avoid.
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Compilation of non exhaustive list of carparks (not in ranking order)
- Bukit Timah Shopping Centre
- The Central @ Clark Quay
- Liang Court (this mall will be revamped from March 2020, we hope that the new mall will have less horrendous carpark design)
- Bugis Junction
- Golden Mile Complex
- Bukit Timah Shopping Centre
- Orchard Central
- Burlington Square
- Peninsula Plaza
- Clifford Centre
- Chevron House
- Eastpoint Mall
- 313 Somerset
- One Raffles Place
- OCBC Centre
- Orchard Building
- Shaw Towers
- Tampines Mart
In your opinion and past experience, which carpark tops the list as the most horribly challenging carpark for drivers to attempt.
List compiled from sgcarmart.com, Carparks of Singapore youtube channel, mycarforum.com and other platforms
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