It’s been almost 20 months since COVID-19 first surfaced in China in November 2019. From then until now, our arsenal to bring this pandemic under control comprises mainly of safe distancing, testing (for infectious cases), contact tracing, treatment (mostly symptomatic treatment) and now vaccination. Testing is key as a false […]
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One thing that baffles me for a long time is why the English translation for the country that we known as China is “China” and not Zhōngguó (as in the hanyupinyin for 中国) or something similar or names related to other known names of China like Huáxià (华夏), Shénzhōu (神州) […]
The Word China
These days, I wish I have some magic or power to do certain things, and get things to turn my way. Tiny Rainclouds Tiny rainclouds to rain on anybody who lights up a cigarette near me so that I don’t have to take in the smoke and the toxics. And […]
Magic I Wish I Have
Was Isaac Newton skiving when he discovered the laws of gravity? After all, one popular myth was that he was resting the apple tree when the apple fell on him. He certainly was not doing much manual work then. But in reality, according to the article, “Did an apple really […]
Was Newton Skiving
There is this group of people in the gym of who will attend the classes and then take pictures of himself/herself/themselves with the instructor. Really “religiously” as in they do it all the time. Before COVID-19 struck, getting to classes was less of a hassle, most of us can get […]
Meaningless SNS Posts of Gym
COVID-19/SARS-COVID and Sticker Litter
Protects Others from You, Not You from Others In this current climate where WHO has asked countries to “prepare for a pandemic” even as the number of new COVID-19 infections outside China has been on an upward trend, demand for the humble mask rises again. Right now, almost every shop in […]
The Humble Mask and COVID-19
I’ve been going to the gym for almost 10 years now. And in these ten years, there were some pretty unforgettable moments. Group Classes The gym I go to offers many classes based on the Les Mills program, especially their very popular BodyCombat and BodyPump classes. I have attended BodyCombat […]
Unforgettable Gym Lessons
If you want to have a happy life, don’t ever buy consumer electronics products from Philips. It will only make your life more miserable as it has made mine. I bought the pressure cooker and within the first 9 months, I have already sent it in three times for repair! […]
Don’t buy from Philips! Their products are not worth your ...
Although I am not a hunk that can take you on a hot date, or a mobster that has the resources to kidnap one hot date for you, I will still like to wish that you have a wonderful Valentine Day.