Hi Miss Huang,
Please do click on older posts to take a look at the 20 posts that I have made for this term as well as last term as I did not opt for LA Ace last term.
The websites below are where I have commented on:
1)http://2i102roystanang.blogspot.com/2011/08/from-em3-to-phd.html#comments
2)http://2i102roystanang.blogspot.com/2011/08/yay-special-programmes.html?showComment=1313854881563#c3441564320283043663
3)http://chenjiunwei0403.wordpress.com/2011/08/13/what-are-animals-to-you/#comments
4)http://chenjiunwei0403.wordpress.com/2011/08/13/movie-reflection-the-core/#comments
5)http://lablogbypar.blogspot.com/2011/08/nuclear-energy.html#comments
6)http://swordofthedragonslayer.blogspot.com/2011/08/sportsmanship.html#comments
7)http://nathanang.blogspot.com/2011/08/personal-essay-this-i-believe.html?showComment=1313855629968#c3176014822276904556
8)http://kaiensblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/current-affairs-murdochs-murdered-media.html?showComment=1313855380177#c3767245160896731790
9)http://nichtey.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-i-believe-personal-essay.html
10)Kee Xuan's blog website, unable for me to paste link as the website stated that there is too much traffic coming from my IP.
~Gordon
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Last post of the Term, feelings on blogging
Blogging for our LA Ace originally seemed like an uphill task, as if it was not achievable, whereby we had to complete 30 blog posts, as well as comment on our classmate's blog posts.
However, after having completed it all, which includes this post, it is no longer an uphill task. All we need to do simply is to get a topic close to us and blog about it, and it can be about anything. As long as one pays attention to their affairs around them, it will be easy for that person to blog about it. Since each blog posts has to be substantial, I had to spend quite some time completing each blog post, and thus there is a need for a huge amount of time management, because without it, and also along with our busy schedules, we will then be unable to complete all our posts as well as comments.
Blogging has indeed brought about many benefits to me. Firstly, it allows be to develop my critical thinking skills as I will have to at times, comment on my classmates' post, as well as think about how to write my post. Next, it allows me to manage my time better, as I have to set time aside in order to finish up my various blog posts. Blogging too allows me to express my feelings, and thus gain more opinions as people are able to comment on my posts. Last but not least, blogging allows me to gain various other alternative point views, from the various comments, thus allowing me to analyse the issue and listen to other's opinions.
All in all, I have enjoyed the blogging experience.
~Gordon
However, after having completed it all, which includes this post, it is no longer an uphill task. All we need to do simply is to get a topic close to us and blog about it, and it can be about anything. As long as one pays attention to their affairs around them, it will be easy for that person to blog about it. Since each blog posts has to be substantial, I had to spend quite some time completing each blog post, and thus there is a need for a huge amount of time management, because without it, and also along with our busy schedules, we will then be unable to complete all our posts as well as comments.
Blogging has indeed brought about many benefits to me. Firstly, it allows be to develop my critical thinking skills as I will have to at times, comment on my classmates' post, as well as think about how to write my post. Next, it allows me to manage my time better, as I have to set time aside in order to finish up my various blog posts. Blogging too allows me to express my feelings, and thus gain more opinions as people are able to comment on my posts. Last but not least, blogging allows me to gain various other alternative point views, from the various comments, thus allowing me to analyse the issue and listen to other's opinions.
All in all, I have enjoyed the blogging experience.
~Gordon
I am sure that many of us have heard of this interesting and fun social media platform, which is also otherwise known as Facebook. Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg, and has been then used by close to a billion people, with some using it to interact with others, while others using it to play the many games which are only avaliable on this platform.
In my opinion, I feel that there are both pros and cons of having such a popular social media platform. The Pros are that it allows us to communicate with one another easily. It allows us to interact with others online as well as allow us to have a platform to express ourselves, as well as keep a photo album, have a wall among others. It too allows us to play the various games that will help us to de-stress as times, thus allowing us to take a short break. Facebook also allows us to communicate with one another easily via the chat system, instead of having to go through the long way of creating another account just to have instant messaging. Facebook also allows us to share our experiences with my friends, such as uploading of videos, updating of statuses, as well as commenting on other's status. Facebook is then able to allow us to know more about other's life in their current stage as their status usually reflects this, and we are able to comment upon this. Last but not least, Facebook helps to facilitate online discussions, as we are able to post questions and allow for polling, as well as to like comments to show our agreement.
The cons are that certain people might get addicted to Facebook, and thus be unable to concentrate in other areas of their lives. Next, it causes certain people to have a dependency on it, and thus always have a need to look through Facebook. Next, it might also create a social barrier as it does not train us to interact with one another in reality, but instead only on online platforms.Last but not least, Facebook glitches at time, and thus may cause one to feel irritated.
All in all, I feel that the pros of Facebook definitely outweigh the cons of facebook, as long as we do not abuse it.
~Gordon
In my opinion, I feel that there are both pros and cons of having such a popular social media platform. The Pros are that it allows us to communicate with one another easily. It allows us to interact with others online as well as allow us to have a platform to express ourselves, as well as keep a photo album, have a wall among others. It too allows us to play the various games that will help us to de-stress as times, thus allowing us to take a short break. Facebook also allows us to communicate with one another easily via the chat system, instead of having to go through the long way of creating another account just to have instant messaging. Facebook also allows us to share our experiences with my friends, such as uploading of videos, updating of statuses, as well as commenting on other's status. Facebook is then able to allow us to know more about other's life in their current stage as their status usually reflects this, and we are able to comment upon this. Last but not least, Facebook helps to facilitate online discussions, as we are able to post questions and allow for polling, as well as to like comments to show our agreement.
The cons are that certain people might get addicted to Facebook, and thus be unable to concentrate in other areas of their lives. Next, it causes certain people to have a dependency on it, and thus always have a need to look through Facebook. Next, it might also create a social barrier as it does not train us to interact with one another in reality, but instead only on online platforms.Last but not least, Facebook glitches at time, and thus may cause one to feel irritated.
All in all, I feel that the pros of Facebook definitely outweigh the cons of facebook, as long as we do not abuse it.
~Gordon
Singapore History Museum
Hi guys,
Some time back, i made my way to the Singapore History Museum which was close the one close to Bras Basah. I have been to many museums around Singapore, as well as around the world, and let me assure you, that this is no boring museum>
Firstly, most of the rooms as well as exhibitions there are interactive and interesting, whereby they do teach us something regarding Singapore's history, as well as give us extra information. These rooms also give us a first-hand experience, as we are able to look at the artifacts first hand, and also look at the descriptions about them. Next, there are audio guides to guide us along, which is an interactive device, and it basically explains all the exhibits found. We can also choose to have a tour guide to guide us around, which was indeed better as we could ask the tour guide questions regarding the museum.
Next, there was usually two different ways for a person to take, and he can take both by walking back to the other. One path is known as the personal path, which brings one through a person's experiences of living at that time by piecing together various artifacts as well as journals found. The other path is then known as the events path, which just goes through the entire history, via the various events, thus teaching us more about Singapore's history, as well as let us have a better understanding as we are taught using artifacts.
In my opinion, my favourite route was the Japanese Occupation group. It has taught us the most number of things, such as some weapons which were actually on ships at that time, as well as some artifacts which are found at that time and displayed, for example, personal possessions found at beaches where Sook Ching took place.
All in all, I feel that this was indeed an interesting experience, and that I look forward to more of such museums.
~Gordon
Some time back, i made my way to the Singapore History Museum which was close the one close to Bras Basah. I have been to many museums around Singapore, as well as around the world, and let me assure you, that this is no boring museum>
Firstly, most of the rooms as well as exhibitions there are interactive and interesting, whereby they do teach us something regarding Singapore's history, as well as give us extra information. These rooms also give us a first-hand experience, as we are able to look at the artifacts first hand, and also look at the descriptions about them. Next, there are audio guides to guide us along, which is an interactive device, and it basically explains all the exhibits found. We can also choose to have a tour guide to guide us around, which was indeed better as we could ask the tour guide questions regarding the museum.
Next, there was usually two different ways for a person to take, and he can take both by walking back to the other. One path is known as the personal path, which brings one through a person's experiences of living at that time by piecing together various artifacts as well as journals found. The other path is then known as the events path, which just goes through the entire history, via the various events, thus teaching us more about Singapore's history, as well as let us have a better understanding as we are taught using artifacts.
In my opinion, my favourite route was the Japanese Occupation group. It has taught us the most number of things, such as some weapons which were actually on ships at that time, as well as some artifacts which are found at that time and displayed, for example, personal possessions found at beaches where Sook Ching took place.
All in all, I feel that this was indeed an interesting experience, and that I look forward to more of such museums.
~Gordon
Friday, August 19, 2011
NTU graduate valedictorian using the 'f' word in her graduation speech
In the recent case reported in the newspaper, a graduate who was a valedictorian, Trinetta Chong, used the 'f' word in the graduation speech. This then brought about a huge hooha, of which some criticized her and others who felt that it was nothing much.
In my opinion,I feel that it was nothing much. Firstly, the 'f' word could be used to refer to both a positive or an insulting term. In this case, she used it for a positive cause, which is to congratulate her other graduation mates, and not to insult or defame another person.
Next, as the world becomes more modernized, the society is becoming more accepting, and in most parts of the world, using the 'f' word is no longer a great deal unless used to insult others.
Next, she could have accidentally used it as it was one of the biggest events in her life as she wanted to express herself.Last but not least, the speech was meant for the other graduates, and since they have accepted it, I think that it is the alright.
All in all, I feel that it was not wrong of her to use such a word in this context.
In my opinion,I feel that it was nothing much. Firstly, the 'f' word could be used to refer to both a positive or an insulting term. In this case, she used it for a positive cause, which is to congratulate her other graduation mates, and not to insult or defame another person.
Next, as the world becomes more modernized, the society is becoming more accepting, and in most parts of the world, using the 'f' word is no longer a great deal unless used to insult others.
Next, she could have accidentally used it as it was one of the biggest events in her life as she wanted to express herself.Last but not least, the speech was meant for the other graduates, and since they have accepted it, I think that it is the alright.
All in all, I feel that it was not wrong of her to use such a word in this context.
Thoughts after the recent Penny Low incident during NDP
In the recent NDP, when the national anthem was played, MP Penny Low was caught looking down at her handphone.
In my opinion, I feel that this should not be done. By being an MP, which is a ministerial job as well as a role model due to her job, she is showing disrespect to the national anthem, which is a huge disgrace to her as well as Singaporeans. She will at the same time lose the respect of the people due to her action. I feel that she should not have done this, but instead waited till the national anthem has ended before even looking at her mobile phone.
Next, her apology too was insincere. She stated that "NDP is meant for singaporeans to unite and not divide", however, she is the one dividing us due to her actions of disrespect to our nation's national anthem, thus causing people to criticize her, instead of agreeing with her.
For Penny Low, I feel that she now needs to rebuild her reputation, however there will always be this mark that will remember what she has done and will certainly taint her record.
Last but not least, I feel that before she wants to serve the nation, she should learn to respect the national anthem.
-Gordon
In my opinion, I feel that this should not be done. By being an MP, which is a ministerial job as well as a role model due to her job, she is showing disrespect to the national anthem, which is a huge disgrace to her as well as Singaporeans. She will at the same time lose the respect of the people due to her action. I feel that she should not have done this, but instead waited till the national anthem has ended before even looking at her mobile phone.
Next, her apology too was insincere. She stated that "NDP is meant for singaporeans to unite and not divide", however, she is the one dividing us due to her actions of disrespect to our nation's national anthem, thus causing people to criticize her, instead of agreeing with her.
For Penny Low, I feel that she now needs to rebuild her reputation, however there will always be this mark that will remember what she has done and will certainly taint her record.
Last but not least, I feel that before she wants to serve the nation, she should learn to respect the national anthem.
-Gordon
Friends
Friends
What are friends? Well, they are people who are unrelated to us by blood relationships, but yet are close to us. In my opinion, there are many types of friends around us.
There are friends who only stay with you when you give them benefits. There are those that only come by to bring you trouble. There are those who are friends who will stick with you, no matter what happens. While there are those who are willing to help you and feel joy for you when you achieve something. There are also those that just pretends to be your friend and only want to do you in.
Since there are so many types of friends, choose your friends wisely, like a chinese saying goes "近朱者赤，近墨者黑＂, staying with the right friends will thus be beneficial, while staying with the wrong friends will only bring about negative effects.
-Gordon
What are friends? Well, they are people who are unrelated to us by blood relationships, but yet are close to us. In my opinion, there are many types of friends around us.
There are friends who only stay with you when you give them benefits. There are those that only come by to bring you trouble. There are those who are friends who will stick with you, no matter what happens. While there are those who are willing to help you and feel joy for you when you achieve something. There are also those that just pretends to be your friend and only want to do you in.
Since there are so many types of friends, choose your friends wisely, like a chinese saying goes "近朱者赤，近墨者黑＂, staying with the right friends will thus be beneficial, while staying with the wrong friends will only bring about negative effects.
-Gordon
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