Thursday, February 12, 2009
Deadly tornado kills 8 in Oklahoma
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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It is unfortunate and devastating to hear of such a tragedy. The vagaries of Mother Nature really astonishes the unsuspecting victims, sending them to their "airy-grave". I feel really fortunate to be in Singapore where there are no such catastrophes. I guess it is considerably disturbing to be walking down the street and worrying if the ground is going to split into two parts or if a gale is appraoching. But life still has to go on. It is very unfortunate though. So many major incidents in a week. Australia's wildfire.... Terrorist attacks... Earthquakes.... and a tornado... tomorrow is Friday the 13th......
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
ACE blog prompt
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
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Should science be used to artificially improve someone's intelligence or external appearance?
Plastic surgeries, advanced simming programmes, instant acne removal surgeries and treatments. These are the few common examples of science being used to artificially improve ones external appearance. In my opinion, by having these advancements, things have became much more easier. An overweight and obese person no longer have to run rounds everyday to get slim. Just sign up for an advanced slimming programme and the next thing you know, "POOF!" He lost a respesctable amount of weight. If this persists, we human beings will get lazier by the day and rely solely on machines for our work. I think in the near future, people will be able to change the looks of their faces, bringing danger to the world. People will be able to disguise as each other and get away with whatever crime they perpetrated. Now lets talk about using science to improve one's intelligence. If everyone goes for this operation or treatment, will there be a need to get smark or clever? Everybody will be as smart and as clever! So it goes back to square one. It will be as good as not coming out with this operation as people can get smart so easily without working hard and I am positive that many people will go for the operation. Thus, I personally feel that science should not be used to artificially improve someone's intelligence or external appearance.
Plastic surgeries, advanced simming programmes, instant acne removal surgeries and treatments. These are the few common examples of science being used to artificially improve ones external appearance. In my opinion, by having these advancements, things have became much more easier. An overweight and obese person no longer have to run rounds everyday to get slim. Just sign up for an advanced slimming programme and the next thing you know, "POOF!" He lost a respesctable amount of weight. If this persists, we human beings will get lazier by the day and rely solely on machines for our work. I think in the near future, people will be able to change the looks of their faces, bringing danger to the world. People will be able to disguise as each other and get away with whatever crime they perpetrated. Now lets talk about using science to improve one's intelligence. If everyone goes for this operation or treatment, will there be a need to get smark or clever? Everybody will be as smart and as clever! So it goes back to square one. It will be as good as not coming out with this operation as people can get smart so easily without working hard and I am positive that many people will go for the operation. Thus, I personally feel that science should not be used to artificially improve someone's intelligence or external appearance.
ACE blog prompts
As you annotate The Taximan's story, think about the following questions:
1. What is the irony in the story?
The taximan dislikes teenager nowadys but he makes a living from thhe exact same group of people that he dislikes and disagrees with.
2.What are the themes raised in this story?
- Degeneration of teenagers ( lack of moral values)
3.How realistic is this story?
I personally think that this story is without doubt, very realistic. This is happening in all parts of Singapore! Teenager lying to their parents about goin to school or the library but instead patronise coffee house or hotels. I think the main reason for this is peer pressure or a way for youngsters to distress and hang out with their peers. There are many life examples on these cases.
4.What do you think of the taximan? Do you feel sympathy for him?
I feel that the taximan is very rash and does not think before he acts when he gets infuriated. This is a main reason why people get into fights or conflicts. The ability of controlling ones temper and thinking before one does something is lacking in the taximan. If he thinks before he acts before confronting his daughter, the taximan may have went up and asked his daughter about the matter first rather than hurting her physically. I think that the taximan acted so rashly and violently because he was frequently beaten up by his father during his childhood and early adulthood until it is in his blood. He has the mindset that being strict with children is necessary. I do feel sympathy for him as he has gone through a very tough and harsh childhood. I am sure he felt very disappointed and betrayed when he found out that the daughter whom he trusts had betrayed him and lied to him. However i really feel that he should not act in a moment of anger and should think twice before he does anything.
5.Do you agree wuth his lamenting?
Yes, i do agree with his lamenting. Teenagers and youngsters nowadays are really getting out of hand. It is so common for youngsters to go to coffee houses and pubs after school that peole do not find it a strange sight anymore. I think that the youngsters and teenagers behave in this manner because their parents did not discipline them well. I am not recommending or encouraging canning or hurting the teenagers. I am proposing that parents should inculate a sense of self-discipline and integrity in the children from young. Parents should also be firm with their children and not give in easily. By doing so, I am sure the children will be more responsible when they become teenagers and not cause any trouble.
6.What about the oher characters in the story? Do you feel sympathy for them?
No, i do not feel sympathy for Lay Choo. It is hrt choice about hanging out at coffee houses or hotels after schoool and lying to her parents. It is solely her choice. Even if its peer pressure, a teenager with good moral values and a clear mind should know that those people who take friendship so lightly are not worth befriending. Although I realise and feel that her punishment was very severe, it is understandable that her father gets so angry.
1. What is the irony in the story?
The taximan dislikes teenager nowadys but he makes a living from thhe exact same group of people that he dislikes and disagrees with.
2.What are the themes raised in this story?
- Degeneration of teenagers ( lack of moral values)
3.How realistic is this story?
I personally think that this story is without doubt, very realistic. This is happening in all parts of Singapore! Teenager lying to their parents about goin to school or the library but instead patronise coffee house or hotels. I think the main reason for this is peer pressure or a way for youngsters to distress and hang out with their peers. There are many life examples on these cases.
4.What do you think of the taximan? Do you feel sympathy for him?
I feel that the taximan is very rash and does not think before he acts when he gets infuriated. This is a main reason why people get into fights or conflicts. The ability of controlling ones temper and thinking before one does something is lacking in the taximan. If he thinks before he acts before confronting his daughter, the taximan may have went up and asked his daughter about the matter first rather than hurting her physically. I think that the taximan acted so rashly and violently because he was frequently beaten up by his father during his childhood and early adulthood until it is in his blood. He has the mindset that being strict with children is necessary. I do feel sympathy for him as he has gone through a very tough and harsh childhood. I am sure he felt very disappointed and betrayed when he found out that the daughter whom he trusts had betrayed him and lied to him. However i really feel that he should not act in a moment of anger and should think twice before he does anything.
5.Do you agree wuth his lamenting?
Yes, i do agree with his lamenting. Teenagers and youngsters nowadays are really getting out of hand. It is so common for youngsters to go to coffee houses and pubs after school that peole do not find it a strange sight anymore. I think that the youngsters and teenagers behave in this manner because their parents did not discipline them well. I am not recommending or encouraging canning or hurting the teenagers. I am proposing that parents should inculate a sense of self-discipline and integrity in the children from young. Parents should also be firm with their children and not give in easily. By doing so, I am sure the children will be more responsible when they become teenagers and not cause any trouble.
6.What about the oher characters in the story? Do you feel sympathy for them?
No, i do not feel sympathy for Lay Choo. It is hrt choice about hanging out at coffee houses or hotels after schoool and lying to her parents. It is solely her choice. Even if its peer pressure, a teenager with good moral values and a clear mind should know that those people who take friendship so lightly are not worth befriending. Although I realise and feel that her punishment was very severe, it is understandable that her father gets so angry.
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