::Homework Crapbox:: (2017)
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Happy National Day! :)
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National Day Message by Mr Ng Chee MengActing Minister (Schools) for Education,at the National Day Observance Ceremonyin Secondary Schools / Junior Colleges / Centralised Instituteon Monday, 8 August 2016
Principals, Teachers and Students
1. ‘We, the citizens of Singapore...’ It must have been a special feeling for the group of students, who first recited our National Pledge in August 1966. The first time they wholeheartedly declared themselves as citizens of Singapore! ‘We’ - such a short word, but so fraught with meaning.
2. Our forefathers came from different lands, spoke different languages, believed in different religions and were of different ethnicities. Yet, Singapore welcomed everyone and they became the pillars on which Singapore was built.
3. Many things threatened to pull us apart in our early years. We were struggling to establish our own Armed Forces, which became crucial when the British announced plans in 1968 to withdraw their military troops. We had many economic uncertainties. Would we have jobs? Would we have a future? Who would invest in a tiny island with no natural resources? How would we create jobs for a people with little education? There were many questions and few answers.
4. We overcame those early challenges and Singapore progressed. We celebrated our 50th birthday as a nation last year. We showed that Singaporeans had what it took to overcome the odds. We had never been prouder reciting our pledge and singing our anthem, never more moved in seeing how our pioneers worked hard and laid the foundations for us. If 50 years showed us something, it was that no matter how full of uncertainties life can be, we can do it – when we put our mind to it and work together towards our future.
5. Singapore is 51 years old this year. What will the future bring? There are still many uncertainties. The world is changing rapidly. Jobs will look very different in the years to come. Around the world and closer to home, terrorism and unpredictable weather and global markets are making us increasingly concerned for our safety and security. Today, just as in the past, we have many questions, and few ready answers.
6. How can we respond to these challenges? We must remain a tightly knit ‘We’, pledging everyday as ‘one united people, regardless of race, language, or religion’, to build a society guided by the principles ‘of justice and equality’, so that we may ‘achieve happiness, prosperity and progress’ for our nation.
7. All of you are part of the new generation of Singaporeans who will write the next chapter of our Singapore story. 'We' means working hard together for our families, our communities and for Singapore, just as our pioneers did. We have to use the opportunities in schools to learn and to grow. We have to pick up values, knowledge and skills needed for the future. We need to make friends and build deep and meaningful relationships with each other. In your own special way, use opportunities and learning activities in and out of the classrooms such as, Values in Action projects, CCAs, and student leadership programmes to make a difference in our community. You can play an important part in our Singapore story.
8. ‘We’, the citizens of Singapore have indeed come a long way. We are a nation strong and free, and we will continue to achieve great things as we work, hand-in-hand, to build our Singapore of Tomorrow.
9. I wish all of you a Happy National Day.
MR NG CHEE MENG
ACTING MINISTER (SCHOOLS) FOR EDUCATION
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[Malaysia] - Players say catching Pokemons a life-changing experience
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/players-catching-pokemons-life-changing-experience-230000379.html
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What is the funniest incident that happened while you were on stage?
It happened during Shuxiang's graduation recital at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. He is a very expressive musician, so he likes to move a lot on stage.
I remember being immersed in the music we were playing.
As I was closing my eyes, I felt something ram violently into the right side of my head. It turns out he was moving on stage so much that his violin hit my head.
I lost consciousness out for a few seconds and we both missed a few notes. We could hear snickering and giggling from the audience, but we quickly recovered and continued playing.
http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/pianist-li-churen-goes-for-big-meals-before-a-performance
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Model Detained at Dubai Airport for Being Transgender
https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/model-gigi-gorgeous-detained-dubai-130331619.html
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My patient refused to let me treat her because of my religion
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[Martial Arts] - Kayla Harrison still has 'a bit of a Ronda Rousey complex'
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/kayla-harrison-still-bit-ronda-155758806.html
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[Movie] - Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy XV
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[Video] - China woman tourist blasts fellow China woman tourist for bad behavior being a disgrace to China
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"Gotten real deep conversations with so many tattooed ah bengs and ah lians that I could never have started without Pokemon Go."
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"If at the end of 90 days I fall short because I’m somewhat politically incorrect even though I’m the smart one and even though I’ve a lot of good ideas, it’s OK. You know, I go back to a very good way of life. I am a billionaire after all.�
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-lose-back-very-good-000000734.html
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[Finance] - It's been nearly a year and a half since CEO Dan Price announced plans to slash his roughly $1 million salary to $70,000, also making $70,000 the minimum salary for all the employees at his company. The move shocked the business world and thrust the 32-year-old into the spotlight.
http://www.today.com/money/gravity-payments-70k-minimum-salary-ceo-dan-price-shares-results-t101678
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[Medical] - Finally! A non-drug cure for Migraine!
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It would be quite a fight if they really went head-on, no holds barred.
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Imagine how it must feel.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/video-man-on-skateboard-balances-on-top-of-171512271.html
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Singaporeans take for granted how safe Singapore is, relative to the rest of the world, including Brazil.
[Brazil] - Government elite military unit soldier dies of multiple gunshot wounds after his platoon (tasked with guarding the Olympics) accidentally takes a wrong turn into gang infested neighborhood and gets sprayed with heavy artillery gunfire from armed gangs.
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vale tudo
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[Music] - Evanescence's My Immortal
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[YouTube] - Lion tries to eat little girl on live TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABEvNOCxxUM&feature=player_embedded
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[YouTube] - This isn't human MMA for fun or money. In the wild, it's literally kill or be killed, every single day. Watch from 2:20 onwards.
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[USA] - A 16-year-old girl used her last words after being stabbed in her Los Angeles-area home to scream the name of the ex-boyfriend she broke up with two weeks ago, helping make him a suspect in her death Friday, according to the lieutenant in charge of the investigation.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/investigator-stabbed-teen-screamed-name-ex-dying-220621036.html
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1.I have made fun of people so that they know I am in control.
2.People do what I want them to because they are afraid of me.
3.When I tell people what to do, they know to do it.
4.I never get tired of pushing people around.
5.I would hurt somebody if it meant I would be in control.
6.I control my friends through intimidation.
7.When I mock someone, it is funny to see them get upset.
8.Being mean to others can be exciting.
9.When I get annoyed, tormenting people makes me feel better.
10.I have hurt people close to me for enjoyment.
11.I enjoy humiliating others.
12.I get pleasure from mocking people in front of their friends.
13.I think about harassing others for enjoyment.
14.I have cheated others because I enjoy it.
15.I think about hurting people who irritate me.
16.I’d lie to someone to make them upset.
17.I have stolen from others without regard for the consequences.
18.Making people feel bad about themselves makes me feel good.
19.I am quick to humiliate others.
20.I have tormented others without feeling remorse.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/scientists-developed-9-test-measure-191845701.html
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And you thought road rage in Singapore was bad. Singapore is so damn safe by comparison.
