Monthly Archives: August 2009
Why read between the lines?
I read this letter, which was written by a Temasek Junior College student. The author named the letter: Violation of Secularism in a Singapore JC . Here is the full letter: To whom it may concern, I have wanted to send … Continue reading
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A 15-years-old’s vision.
This was written by, Crystal Ong Min Ning, 15, from Raffles Girls’ School for a Worker’s Party essay competition. Despite her tender age, I’m very impressed with her writing. Its a short essay, but a very emotional and straight to … Continue reading
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We all need a reminder once in a while.
‘Firstly, all groups must exercise tolerance and restraint. Secondly, religion must stay separate from politics. Thirdly, the government must remain secular and fourthly, the common space that all Singaporeans share – whether at mealtimes, at work or in school – … Continue reading
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English must be spoken well, with or without accent.
I’m troubled by the reason why a DJ was fired was because of her ‘lack of american accent’. If there’s an issue with ‘accents’, what’s with the government’s plans for more ‘Foreign Talents’? Won’t they influence our ‘accents” too? So … Continue reading
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The time for ‘talking’ has past.
This was taken from Trapper’s Swamp . The blog post was titled ‘Rise in Singapore teen sex, STI and abortion rates’. For those of you who still think, for some reason, that abstinence-only sex education will work, the numbers will surprise you. … Continue reading
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Young and not so innocent? Part 3
This article was taken from the 6th August 2009 edition of The Straits Times . The headline was ‘Duo jailed for obscene act’. This is a continuation of my earlier post ‘Young and not so innocent?’ . Two men who committed an … Continue reading
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Singapore, my home.
Since Singapore is turning 44 this Sunday, I see it fit too pay tribute to her. But this post won’t be all praise. There will be some harsh words too. Whatever your view, I welcome it. First of all, I … Continue reading
Everyone’s at peace now.
This is what gentlemen. Sit down and have a laugh at what they argued about over a beer Kudos to President Obama for organising this meeting.
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Young and not so innocent? Part 2
I was reading this article from the 30 July 2009 edition of TODAY . The headline was From ‘compensated dating’ to micro-mini skirts, are teenagers getting too sexed up? Its by Tabitha Wang My husband’s niece came over to stay for a bit. She … Continue reading
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