Philipinas Stamps (Part 2 of 2)

Philipinas Stamps (Part 1 of 2)

USA Stamps

Nigeria and Nicaragua Stamps

Bulgaria Stamps

Hongkong Stamps

Malaysia Stamps (Part 3 of 3)

Malaysia Stamps (Part 2 of 3)

Malaysia Stamps (Part 1 of 3)

Singapore Stamps (Part 3 of 3)

Polska Stamps

Cuba Stamps

Singapore Stamps (Part 3 of 3)

Romana and Italia Stamps

Singapore Stamps (Part 2 of 3)

Singapore Stamps (Part 1 of 3)

Stamps Collection

I am in the mist of sorting our past collection on stamps and found that we do have extra collection. If you are interesting in some of the stamps, please contact us to make enquire of the stamps you are interested.

Hope to post the stamps in a couple of days.

Treatment for head lice

You can buy the following products over the counter in Singapore to treat head lice.

1. Malathion Shampoo or Lotion

A pediculicide which affects the lice nervous system. Repeat treatment once per week until all lice are killed. Do not use for longer than 3 consecutive weeks. Consult a doctor for advice before using if pregnant or breastfeeding. Disadvantage: Flammable not safe for use in children under 6 months of age.

2. Benzoyl Benzoate Lotion

A pediculicide which one leave the medicine on the affected areas for 24 hours before rinsing.

3. Olive Oil

Smothering agent. Blocks holes on the sides of lice to prevent breathing, thereby killing the lice. Advantage: Few allergies, inexpensive. Disadvantage: Slow acting.

After treating the head lice, a few additional steps should be taken to prevent re-infection or spreading of the infection to other people.

• Treat all close contracts and family members who may be infected.
• Check for and remove nits in bright light (preferable in the day under the sun).
• Removal all dead lice and nits with a fine toothed comb (lice comb), tweezers or fingernails.
• Dip the lice comb in vinegar before combing it through the hair (vinegar helps loosen up the nits by making them less sticky).
• Disinfect all brushes, combs and hair accessories in a lice shampoo solution, soapy water or alcohol for an hour or soak in very hot water (65 degree) for about 10 minutes.
• Wash all recently worn clothing and used bed linens, pillow cases and towels in hot water. Dry them in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes. Dry clean or iron any items.
• Seal stuffed toys and other non-washable items in a plastic bag for 2 weeks or place them in the freezer (in sealed plastic bags) for 12 to 24 hours. The lice will die because they will have nothing to feed on.
• Cover furniture with a plastic cover for two weeks.
• Vacuum all carpets, rugs mattresses, pillows, furniture and car seats to remove lice and eggs.

Head lice

Head lice are tiny, flat six-legged, wingless insects that live and feed on blood from the human scalp. These insects are about 2 mm long, range in colour from light brown to gray, and are commonly found in people's hair but can only survive 2 to 4 days away from the host. Adult female lice can lay about 7 to 10 eggs per day and may live up to one month. These eggs hatch in about a week and the lice mature to adulthood over the next 7 days.

How do they spread

Contrary to popular belief, head lice do not jump or fly from one person to another but are spread by direct contact with an infected person and their belongings (e.g. brushes, combs, caps, towels, pillows, blankets etc). Pets fo not transmit head lice and lice infect both dirty and clean hair. Its presence is not a reflection of personal hygiene.

Diagnosis of head lice

It is made by finding nits attached to the hair shafts. Nits are tiny, white, oval eggs that look like dandruff but cannot be shaken off the hair easily. Live lice move quickly so they are seldom seen but their red bite marks and nits can often be found along the back of the head and neck and behind the ears where the skin is warmer. A common symptom is an intense itch localised to the head caused by substances in the lice's saliva. This itch may continue for one week even after the lice infestation has been cleared.

10 signs your child needs to have an eye examination

Eye check up is just as important to kids as they are to adults. Here are the tell-tale signs to detect if something is wrong with your child's eyesight.

• Does your child have difficulties focusing his vision
• Does your child squint or cover one eye to see better when reading or watching television
• Does your child hold his book close to his face when reading or does he sit too close to the television to be able to see clearly
• Is your child under performing in school or does he keep making the same mistakes when reading or writing
• Does your child complain of blurred or double vision
• Does your child complain of frequent headaches or gets dizzy after reading
• Does your child rub his eyes frequently and has red watery or swollen eyes
• Do your child's eyes look very tired even when he has had enough sleep
• Do you notice that one eye tends to drift or lose alignment with the other
• Does your child turn his head to one side when he's looking at something

Different types of stroke

Ischaemic Stroke

An ischaemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery serving the brain, disrupting blood supply. Very often such stroke is the end result of a build-up of cholesterol and other debris in the arteries (atherosclerosis) over many years

It may be due to a cerebral thrombosis in which a blood clot forms in a main artery leading to the brain, cutting off blood supply or a cerebral embolism in which a blood clot forms in a blood vessel elsewhere in the body for instance in the neck or heart and the wandering clot travels in the bloodstream to the brain.

Haemorrhagic Stroke

A harmorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts, causing a bleed or haemorrhage. Long-standing, untreated high blood pressure places a strain on the artery walls increasing their risk of bursting and subsequent bleeding.

It may be due to an intracerebral haemorrhage in which a blood vessel bursts within the brain itself or a subarachnoid haemorrhage in which a blood vessel on the surface of the brain bleeds into the area between the brain and the skull.

Collection of Bookmarks

Found all these bookmarks, but I wonder why and how we collected them. How did we manage to collect them with our little pocket money and what stir the interest to collect them. Something we may have forgotten, yet it tells a story that we did enjoy and take the effort to have them and keep them in good condition. At least we can say that we have a hobby when young. I wonder if kids of this technology era ever have such fun and enjoyment, which they can recall when they are old.