Fun Fiesta a.k.a Destress session!

*Update* WOOOHOOOO!!! GRADUATION!!!!!!
Thursday 6th LAN - Nicholas, Jun Song, Weiqing, Stanley, Wei Sin, Chee Lin, Yin Ren
Meet at 1pm at Dhoby Gaut Mrt for lunch. Lan until we go bonkers. Movie at night 7++, IRONMAN 2!

Friday 7th - Afternoon SOCCER at NUS -Nicholas, Jun Song, Weiqing, Yin Ren, Stanley,Wei Sin, rong ming, cheelin. I've booked the street soccer court from 3-6pm. Be there or be square.

Evening TRAINING!

***Please sms us or reply to the tagboard to indicate your interest.

Nicholas

Tips for stress relieving

If you are alone...

Tip 1:

Apply pressure on head
A head massage is known to instantly relieve a person from stress and provide complete relaxation.

Tip 2:

Rub/Massage your tummy

Consider stress as a possible cause of stomach pain or cramps.

Tip 3:

Move your muscles - anywhere

Muscle relaxation

Tip 4:

Retail therapy!

Shopping as a way of boosting one's mood.

Tip 5:

Eat!

Think comfort food.

Think daily scoop.

Tip 6:

If all else fails, SLEEP.

Lack of sleep has got to be one of the number one reasons that people get stressed. So get more quality rest.

If you are with a friend...

Tip 7:

Chit-Chat

Friends and family are there to help, and getting a few words of support or guidance can make a world of difference. Ranting could also help relieve stress.

Tip 8:

Play scissors-paper-stone with manikin, torpedo tube and fins

(No explanation, it's just fun)

Tip 9:

Jump by the pool

It works up your blood circulation and helps to destress and energise oneself.

Tip 10:

Eat with a friend

By eating with a friend, you achieve 2 goals. See tip 5 and 7.

Tip 11:

If tip 5 fails, try 'marvelous cream'.

Tip 12:

If tip 6 fails, try sleeping by the pool. It works.

Lastly... If you are with 2 or more persons....

Tip 13: Laugh

Makes shapes with your hair when you shower.

Making a fool out of oneself can help in destressing too, through laughing.

Allow yourself to experience the feel good feelings.

Jiayou for the exams!

It'll be over soon. :)

jellyfish...

In response to the current craze and paranoia over jellyfish during training, here is a short post. This is the effect of a sting froma marine creature, namely the box jellyfish. Fortunately for this girl, she survived. Read more here.

Sand dollars :)

This is so random.

Remember the amount of sand dollars we found on the beaches of Darwin? (Casuarina beach)... Well, I used to wonder what they were and why they were called sand dollars... Did a google search after getting very sian of studying.


"Sand-dollar is a name used for many species of flattened, burrowing sea urchins belonging to the order Clypeasteroida. All members of Clypeasteroida have a rigid skeleton known as a test. This is the typical fossil found washed up on beaches.

The living animals have a skin of motile spines covering the test. Movement is accomplished by the coordinated action of the spines. Like other sea urchins, sand dollars have five paired rows of pores. The pores are arranged in a petal-like pattern. These pores are perforations in the endoskeleton through which the podia, used in gas exchange, project from the body.

The name sand dollar comes from the shape and color of the test after it washes up on the beach. At that point the test is usually missing its velvety covering of minute spines and is often bleached white by the sunlight. In many species the beachworn test is quite similar in shape and size to a large coin, and the whiteness makes it resemble a large silver coin, for example the old Spanish Dollar coin, or the American Dollar coin that are between 38 and 40mm in diameter."


Here's a video of a sand dollar when it is alive...




Credits: Wikipedia

Legs and Paddles 2010

Hey all!

Legs and Paddles 2010 will be held on 6th June 2010 at Bedok Reservoir, and registration will close on 2 May 2010! So if you have not registered for this year's race, hurry up and log on to http://legsandpaddles.blogspot.com/ NOW to sign up!

If you have any matters to clarify, please direct them to us at legsandpaddles10@gmail.com.

Regards,

Legs and Paddles 2010 Organizing Committee

30 second Parking Ticket = Best

Hey guys, check this out (and also take a break from those books), this guy got a parking ticket within 30 seconds after parking his car.

He wrote this letter to appeal (click to enlarge). You've got to love the sarcasm.

And the reply:

Lol. Happy Mugging and All Da Best for Da Exams!

Stan

i think it would be a pleasure for the eyes to swim in these!

introducing FUNKITA-FUNKY-TRUNKS!

haha, we use to swim every other day so looking good in a swimsuit or trunks become a fashion! check this site out!!

http://wayfunky.com/funkita-funky-trunks/

let me know whose interested in ordering! i can get discounts! woohoo!

okie back to the books! tmd!@*#&(*!@&#*(!@^#*&!@#^!*@&#^

for undergrads!

first day of studying and i'm super bored alrady -__-







-kjs

For the BMers looking to put their THEORY SKILLS to the REAL TEST

LETTER OF INVITATION TO

23rd SLSS LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR COURSE (LIC) '10 (Class Code: LIC0110)

We are pleased to inform that the Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) will be organising the 23^rd SLSS Lifesaving Instructor's Course (LIC) '10. It will be held on:

Session 1: Monday, 17 May '10, 6pm to 9pm

(cum 15^th Workshop on Lifesaving Update - Session 1 of 2 & 7th Instructor-Assessed Exam. Scheme Workshop)

Session 2: Wednesday, 19 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

Session 3: Friday, 21 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

Session 4: Monday, 24 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

(cum 2^nd Workshop on Lifesaving Update ‘10, Session 2 of 2)

Session 5: Wednesday 26 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

(Workshop - Induction on Aquatic Activities for People with Special Disabilities)

(Proficiency Test Session: Knowledge Test - Written)

Session 6: Monday, 31 May ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

Session 7: Wednesday, 2 Jun ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

+Session 8: Monday, 7 Jun ‘10, 6pm to 9pm

+Session 9: Monday, 14 Jun ‘10, 6.15pm to 9pm

(Proficiency Test Session: Skill Test)

⁺Subject to further confirmation as additional date/s will be inserted if registration is overwhelmed.

F Please note the SLSS reserves the right to alter the training schedule/programme if it is deemed fit and appropriate.

The venue will be at either the SLSS Lifesaving Training Centre at Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and/or other alternate location of which to be confirmed in due course.

Please note that a knowledge and skill test session has been scheduled at the end of course. Applicants need to demonstrate acceptable lifesaving proficiency on both theoretical aspect as well as practical skills based on syllabuses of SLSS Lifesaving 1, 2, 3, Bronze Medallion and CPR Awards. Theory assessment will be conducted via MCQs and questions of short written answers. Candidates also need demonstrate basic aquatic lifesaving skills that are entail in Section 3 of the "The Manual of Life Saving" (2^nd Edition) and Section 2 and 3 of "The Manual of Water Skills".

As many overseas lifesaving societies allowed their instructors to examine their students for the lower lifesaving awards below the Bronze Medallion, the SLSS Executive Committee (Exco) has therefore agreed that only if a registered Lifesaving Instructor or Teacher who has attended a special workshop on induction of self examination of Lifesaving 1, 2 & 3 Awards, then will this person be authorized to self examine these awards. However, such authorisation is subject to assignment by SLSS and SLSS reserves the right to appoint its officer to conduct random audit for the examination or to appoint separate examiners or use that examination it for invigilation purpose.

When a person has successfully attempted the SLSS Lifesaving Instructor Award examination, he/she is required to fulfill TWO basic lifesaving teaching sessions at SLSS Monthly Free Lifesaving Clinic at Sentosa within a year from date of attainment of Instructor Award, before being eligible to collect the Instructor certificate from SLSS.

The subsidised course fee for this LIC is S$250.00 per candidate. The course fee covers instruction, pool entrance fees, use of training equipment, handouts, The Manual of Water Skills and refreshments.

Once being accepted to the course, candidates are required to satisfactorily complete the course and achieve a100% attendance in order to be eligible for the Letter of Attendance. This Letter of Attendance is required before a person is allowed to proceed to conduct LS123 training attachment.

Applications are to be submitted to the Society's office not later than Monday, 3rd May ’10. Late submissions will not be entertained. As we have limited places available, interested applicants should submit your applications early. Acceptance of application will be on a first come first served basis. You may duplicate the application form if necessary.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications via email by Monday, 10 May ’10. Should you require further information, please feel free to contact the Society's staff at Tel: 6299 3660.

BANG BANG!! - What a Shock…. What a JOY -- That our teamNUS Lifesaving Family

Yesterday night training was a great shock with great joy……

The attendance hit pass 28 pax, never experience conducting land trainings for soooo many of you all…but to me it never full house, the more the merrier.

(Some says: we need to get more cords and create more stations --my reply --good ideas!!!)

With 10 more days to go for you all to deal with monster call EXAM, amazingly, you people still find time to come down for trainings….really appreciate your efforts.

With the fruitful guidance from the hardworking old birds and seniors, the new birds blend in easily with joy and laughter.
Last trainings, we hear BIG man groans, yesterday nite, we hear and saw some silly men banging cymbals whilst doing the stretch cords….

Remember, trainings are mainly to ‘de-stress’ and not stress up.
Trainings is always fun and enjoyable, especially when with you have your peers with you.

Like the saying goes…
A Successful Team is a Group of Many Hands but of One Mind.
Coming Together is just the Beginning, Staying Together is Progress, and Working Together is Success.

However, study still comes first, that why you are here….
So, study hard for your exam, clear your papers and we will have more fun times together.

For those going to Ah Mei land, do remember to get some nice cute toy/goodies for this group of nice, wonderful people, those miss this trip, Ok to drool but do look forward to next year when we go down to the big vast land where their original men walk bare footed.

I have keyed in your latest trainings timing in your log book, need the help of some old birds to forward the mail to the new BM and LS..

What a great joy to have you people around!!!

Thanks
Sim
*sorry forgot to take pictures

Birth of a new batch of certified lifeguards

Congratulations to our BM graduates! :)

*Act fierce*

Time flies... It feels as if I had only taken my BM test a few weeks ago... :p

Anyhoodles, congratulations and thank you to all who have gone through the 2 semesters of courses with us! We hope that you will be able to take away the skills and knowledge learnt throughout the 2 semesters and continue your seeking spirit and passion for lifesaving. :) Not forgetting, the friendships and bonds forged among your fellow comrades. :)

Many opportunities await you after passing your BM. Yupp, it doesn't end here! :)

You will be able to...
>> join our Bronze Cross course (open water rescue - usually held by ULC once a year),
>> serve as a lifeguard in our local community and in Commonwealth countries (lifeguard positions for sporting events are usually posted on our blog),
>> contribute by being elected to be in the 29th ULC Management Committee next semester, and
>> train competitively in lifesaving to represent NUS in local and overseas competitions. :)
>> etc...

To those who did not pass the test last night, please do not give up, and continue to train hard! :)

To the LS123 batch :) The BM course will commence in the new semester (Aug/Sep), so do keep yourself posted on our blog/official website for more details! :)

On a side note, it is worth taking that few minutes once in awhile to remind ourselves of what the ULC mission is/are...

ULC Mission = OUR mission

1. To promote the knowledge of Lifesaving and Resuscitation skills in undergraduates and staff of NUS.
2. To foster goodwill and friendship among undergraduates of different faculties through a common activity - Lifesaving ‘Unity through Diversity’.
3. To dispel the misconception that a lifeguard must be a Male and an excellent swimmer.
4. To instill the spirit of dynamism, resilience and ruggedness in our members who strive to excel in the academic, sporting and social arenas of their lives.
5. To encourage the 5 Cs: Commitment, Courage, Confidence, Care & Concern, and Contribution.

Cheers :) & all the best for the upcoming examinations! :)

Answers - your Chinese lesson.....

Many have replied but none score 100%

so here the answers....

To translate from English to Chinese writing, either simplified or traditional.
1) Water safety and Lifesaving – 水上安全与救生
2) Still water events – 静水项目
3) 50M Manikin Carry - 50 公尺带假人
4) 200M Obstacle Race - 200公尺障碍赛
5) 200M Obstacle relay – 200公尺障碍接力赛
6) 100M Manikin Carry with Fins – 100公尺穿蛙鞋带假人
7) 100M Manikin Tow with Tube and Fins –100公尺穿蛙鞋，鱼雷浮标拖带假人
8) 100M Rescue medley – 100公尺混合救生赛
9) 200M Super lifesaver – 200公尺超级救生员
10) 4 x 50 Medley Relay – 4 x 50公尺鱼雷浮标救生接力赛
11) 4 x 25M Manikin Relay – 4 x 25公尺假人接力赛
12) 12M line Throw – 12公尺救生绳抛挣赛
13) SERC -- 模拟救生反应赛
14) Ocean events (open water )---海浪项目
15) Beach Sprints –沙滩赛跑
16) Beach Relay – 沙滩接力赛
17) Beach Flag – 沙滩夺旗
18) Surf Race – 海浪游泳赛
19) Rescue Tube Rescue—鱼雷浮标救生赛
20) Board Race—救生板赛
21) Board Rescue--救生板救生赛
22) Ski Race—救生撬赛
23) Iron men/Ocean men—铁人救生赛
24) Swimming lane –水道
25) Disqualify –违规
26) On your mark/take your mark –预备
27) Start – 开始
28) Rescuer – 救者
29) Victim –溺者
30) CPR—人工呼吸压心法 or 心肺复苏术
31) Judge –判官
32) First Competitor (Relay)– 第一接棒选手
33) Second Competitor (Relay) – 第二接棒选手
34) Whistle – 口哨， 哨子
35) Stop watch – 计时表

More questions coming up , easier one for you all ....
Will post later with some 'helping' pictures.


Thanks
Sim

Shiseido Beauty Talk

Hi guys! ULC Splashdown 2010 com is organizing a Shiseido Beauty talk next wed at YIH, 4.30pm to 5.30pm.

This talk is for all the groovy ladies out there. There's a complimentary free door gift, live make-up demo by Karen, our Shiseido Specialist and it is absolutely free.

Help us pass the word to your friends too. It's too good a chance to miss; and it will help Splashdown 2010 a lot!

PS: to all the funky gentlemen, we've a Shiseido grooming workshop after our exams in May too! Do look out for that.

-seb

you can direct any enquiries with me, at 98286651

Say a little prayer for you

this is way better than single ladies or wondergals.

hits all the rite spots..

how come our NUS cheerleading, alphaverve, not like that one?!!

and for those with deviant tastes, here's a cover specially for u:

man with beards doing this... wrong... juz wrong..

Nick

hey ya!

study hard!


http://verydemotivational.com/2010/03/28/demotivational-posters-you-dont-study/

-kjs