Natural And Man-Made Disasters 天灾人祸

Thailand - Hat Yai & China - Hong Kong

泰国 — 合艾 及 中国 — 香港

The death toll from torrential rains and floods in southern Thailand has risen to 145.

泰国南部遭遇暴雨洪灾，至今死亡人数已攀升至145人。

This is one of the deadliest disasters in Thai history.

这是泰国历来伤亡人数最高的灾难之一。

The healthcare system in Hat Yai, the hardest-hit area, is in crisis.

重灾区合艾的医疗系统陷入危机。

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The deadliest fire in the Tai Po residential area of ​​Hong Kong, Wang Fuk Court, has so far claimed 128 lives.

香港大埔住宅区宏福苑发生的重大火灾事故，至今已造成128人死亡。

The fire at Wang Fuk Court was the deadliest fire accident in Hong Kong in recent decades.

宏福苑这次火灾是过去数十年香港最多死亡人数的一次火灾意外。

Hong Kong has a century-long history of using bamboo scaffolding in construction, and this practice is sparking heated debate over whether high-rise buildings should continue to use it.

香港建筑施工搭建竹棚架已有百年历史，当地正引发高楼施工是否应该继续采用竹制棚架的激烈讨论。

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May the souls who perished in this natural and man-made disaster find peace.

愿受这次天灾人祸而往生的灵魂能得到安息。

37,800 mL

Singapore - Health Sciences Authority (HSA)

新加坡 — 卫生科学局

This is the first time I have ever got up this early to donate blood.

这是我第一次这么早起床去捐血。

Today marks my 21st year of donating blood.

今天是我捐血的第二十一年整。

Assuming I donate blood 4 times a year and each donation is 450 ml, I have donated a total of 37,800 ml of blood.

假设我每年能捐血四次，每次捐血450毫升，那么我总共捐了三万七千八百毫升的血液。

What does 37,800 ml of blood mean?

三万七千八百毫升的血液是什么概念？

This is equivalent to 25 1.5-litre bottles of soda.

这相当于25瓶1.5升装的汽水瓶。

Donating blood is actually more beneficial than harmful to men and can save lives, especially since it involves donating your "old" blood.

捐血其实对男性是利多于弊又能救人，更何况献出的是你的“旧”血。

As we all know, out with the old, in with the new, so go donate blood whenever you have time!

众所周知旧的不去、新的不来，所以有空就去捐血啦！

No More Wisdom 再无智慧

Singapore

新加坡

As those who have read my previous blog post, "Wisdom", know that I only have half of my wisdom teeth left.

看过我上一篇部落格《智慧》的人都知道，我只剩下一半的智齿了。

I risked everything to maintain this vanity of having a complete set of teeth (including wisdom teeth).

为了保有这所谓完整的牙齿（包括智齿）的虚荣心，我是拼了老命。

Wisdom teeth are really hard to maintain!

智齿是真的难保养！

Tormented by a toothache to the point of being unrecognisable, finally made a painful decision and cut off the Gordian knot.

被牙疼折磨的不成人形，最终痛定思痛，快刀斩乱麻。

Today, I have finally become completely devoid of wisdom...a person without wisdom teeth!

今天，我终于彻底失去了智慧…变成了一个没有智齿的人！

Without my wisdom teeth, will I lose my wisdom too?

没了智齿的我，不知会就此没了智慧吗？

Demanding the return of the wisdom teeth that were executed by the dentist.

向牙医索回被执行死刑的智齿。

The reason for wanting the "corpse" of the wisdom teeth was to torture them.

要回智齿的“尸体”是为了要凌迟它们。

The two slightly yellow teeth on the left are their natural colour.

左边两颗略带黄色的牙齿是它们的自然颜色。

The two slightly milky-white teeth on the right are the colour I got after soaking them in bleach.

右边两颗略带乳白色的牙齿是我用漂白剂浸泡后的颜色。

Really do not understand why human has to grow these annoying wisdom teeth.

真的不明白为什么人类要长这些烦人的智齿。

Witness Wild Chicken 见证奇鸡

Singapore

新加坡

Singapore is reputed as a Garden City.

新加坡有花园城市的美誉。

Singapore is an urban country.

新加坡是一个城市国家。

There are almost no stray dogs on the streets.

街上几乎看不到流浪狗。

So, are there any wild animals in Singapore?

那新加坡有没有野生动物呢？

To be honest, Singapore still has some wild animals.

说实在的，新加坡还是有些野生动物的。

The Singapore government tries to preserve some areas to protect wildlife.

新加坡政府尽量保留一些地段来保护野生动物。

Chickens meet on the street.

在街上碰到的鸡群。

A flock of pheasants in a residential area.

住宅区里的野鸡群。

Free Lunch 免费午餐

Singapore - McDonald's

新加坡 — 麦当劳

Is there really a free lunch in the world?

世界上真的有免费的午餐吗？

McDonald's is giving away free lunch today.

麦当劳今天就准备派送免费午餐。

People who do not usually eat hamburgers also joined the free lunch.

平时不吃汉堡的人们也加入了免费午餐的行列。

Although this is a promotional gimmick, it at least proves that there is still a free lunch in the world.

虽然这是个促销噱头，但至少证明了天下还是有免费的午餐的。

Continued Celebration SG60的延续喜庆

Singapore

新加坡

This year, Singapore celebrates its 60th National Day.

今年，新加坡庆祝建国60周年。

The mobile column returned to the neighbourhood after five years.

时隔五年机动部队重返邻里。

Old Singaporean identity card.

新加坡公民的旧身份证。

Singapore and Malaysia have jointly nominated Chingay for inclusion on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

新加坡和马来西亚已联合提名妆艺列入联合国教科文组织人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录。

Residents from across the North West region join in the celebration.

来自西北地区的居民参加了庆祝活动。

These are the future pillars of the country.

这些都是国家未来的栋梁。

Women are as good as men, and defending the country is everyone's responsibility.

巾帼不让须眉，保卫国家人人有责。

The venue was like a carnival.

会场宛如嘉年华。

Many of them are families, old and young, who come to celebrate the country’s birthday.

好多都是一家大小、扶老携幼的来为国家庆生。

Ministers and MPs also attended the event to join in the celebration with the people.

部长及议员们也亲临现场与民同庆。

Drone show.

无人机汇演。

Finally, the event ended successfully with a magnificent fireworks display.

最后，在绚丽的烟火表演中，活动圆满结束。

Fruit Meal 水果餐

Singapore - Nee Soon Central

新加坡 — 义顺中

First time participating in a community activity.

第一次参加社区活动。

Each person received a coconut (with water), longan, and mangosteen (all you can eat), as well as Musang King durian (at least 500 grams).

每人各得一粒椰子（水）、龙眼和山竹（任吃）、猫山王榴莲（至少500克）。

In addition to eating fruits, there are also songs to listen to.

除了有水果吃，还有歌听。

The finale was a lucky draw, and the prize was a Musang King durian.

最后进行的是抽奖，奖品是猫山王榴莲一颗。