Recently I switched on Google Auto Ads. This way Google will help you by analyzing your web page, and put the ads automatically in the best position. Unfortunately, this caused some annoying effect which I just found out today. My most popular page, contains list of instructions on how to configure audio balance in Windows 10. The list is in an ordered list (<ol />).

So what currently happening is Google inserted an ad in-between the instructions (<li />). This will messed up the order no. If you have something like “Please refer to step N”, that statement is now misleading.

I’ve logged in into my adsense account, there is no configurable options for Auto Ads apart from enable/disable. So Google, can we have a configuration to disallow Auto Ads for ordered list?

Reduction on the number of running public transports:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 16 Apr]

COVID-19: Changes to public bus and train operations
🚌 From 15 Apr, frequencies of bus services will be adjusted; selected bus services suspended

🚈 From 17 Apr, operating hours & frequencies of train services will be reduced
go.gov.sg/lta14apr

🚨 Beware of false messages
❌ There are false claims that Police are conducting road blocks, and checking on residential units to enforce safe distancing measures

✅ Police conduct roadblocks for law enforcement purposes
✅ Incident in a residential unit arose from a family dispute

👮‍♂ Police will nevertheless take action against anyone flouting safe distancing measures
go.gov.sg/apr13spf

‼ Beware of phone scams
Be wary of scammers impersonating MOH staff or automated voice calls that ask for financial details, or claim that officials have seized contraband parcels under your name

☝ When in doubt, verify authenticity of phone calls by calling MOH hotline at 1800-333-9999

Recent scam info: go.gov.sg/spf13apr

Things are getting worse 🙁 :

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 16 Apr update

New cases: 728
– Imported: 0
– Cases in community: 48
– Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 26
– Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 654

Of new cases, 81% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing

Total cases: 4427
– Hospitalised: 1886 (23 in ICU)
– In community facilities: 1848
– Fatalities: 10
– Total discharged: 683 (Discharged today: 31)

More: go.gov.sg/moh16apr

Stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy everyone!

A reminder on wearing mask outside your residence:

[Sent by Gov.sg – 15 Apr]

COVID-19: Mask up when out

Stay at home, unless for essential trips

😷 All must wear a mask when outside their homes:
– On public transport, taxis, private hire cars
– Walking to or from, or at markets
– If you are an essential worker, at your workplace

No need to wear a mask if you are engaged in strenuous exercise (eg. jogging, brisk walking)
☝ Must put on mask after exercise

👶 Mask-wearing is not recommended for young children below the age of two for safety reasons
– Enforcement will be flexible for groups with difficulties wearing a mask, eg. children with special needs

🚫 It is an offence to disobey this advisory:
– First-time offenders: Fine $300
– Repeat offenders: Higher fines or prosecution

More: Go.gov.sg/mustwearmask

Update on the number of confirmed and discharged cases:

[Sent by Gov.sg]

COVID-19: 15 Apr update

New cases: 447
– Imported: 0
– Local cases in community: 38
– Work Permit holders (residing outside dormitories): 5
– Work Permit holders (residing in dormitories): 404

Of new cases, 68% are linked to known clusters, the rest are pending contact tracing

Total cases: 3,699
– Hospitalised: 1,496 (26 in ICU)
– In community facilities: 1,540
– Fatalities: 10
– Total discharged: 652 (Discharged today: 41)

More: go.gov.sg/moh15apr

Stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy everyone!