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A blog for assessment on my skills on commentary, as part of the English Language subject of the Raffles Programme. Thursday, August 28, 2008. Commentary on Homosexuality in Society. Please note that the author apologises for any errors made in this piece of writing. This is a plain exercise on commentary by the author. It is true that homosexuals are discrimi.
Thursday, August 28, 2008. Success of foreign talent discourages. 8220;Theoretically, if Michael Phelps becomes a Singaporean next year, how proud of his medals will you be? The above quote, glimmering with intriguing wisdom, was thought-provoking much as it was funny, and drew me to the above article much as flies draw wanton boys. Upon insight I realized the same could be said about the article as a whole. What exactly is the purpose and nature of sport? Since the deb.
Wednesday, 27 August 2008.
Thursday, August 28, 2008. THREE brothers, born to a Norwegian father and Singaporean mother, want to give up their Singapore citizenship. But the Ministry of Defence has said no. Not until they do their national service. They were all born here and are considered Singapore citizens.
Thursday, August 28, 2008. WHEN I first read about communism in a youth magazine at the age of 11, I thought it was a fantastic idea. To help everyone get to the sam.
Thursday, August 28, 2008. Imagine if you could read the minds of people around the world to fathom what they were thinking about most.
The Little Red Dot on the Pale Blue Dot. Thursday, October 9, 2008. I am posting this exactly 15hours before the Armageddon begins. In pursuit of greater happiness, we have laid down our lives for almost a month, now the clock ticks on us, and for the next 12 days, we will see the full extent of our capabilities. So till then, farewell. Snapped this photo in school today. Thursday, October 09, 2008.
Thursday, August 28, 2008. Beijing Olympics- A huge leap by China? On the eighth of August, China announced to the world of its arrival as a modern nation. After waiting for nearly a century, it was high time for China to host the International Olympic Games. When that long-awaited moment arrived, it brought hope, pride and joy to the people of China. Many Chinese citizens are unhappy about the rapid changes that t.
Monday, April 13, 2009. Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Thursday, August 28, 2008. I most certainly think not. However, I do admit that it is hard to feed oneself on morals alone. If the government wishes to overlook its multiple flaws and legalise organ trading for the economic benefit, perhaps it may be able to sufficiently control it to mitigate its shortcomings. By legalising trading, y.
Wednesday, 27 August 2008.
Friday, August 29, 2008. The article above holds the view that the Olympic Spirit still remains and that it continues to be the greatest sporting event. I however hold a contrary viewpoint to this and I aim to write an opposing argument in this blog post. I do agree that the Olympics have been the epitome of sporting competition since the end of the 19th century. However, can we still describe the Olympics in this way today? Friday, May 30, 2008.
Sunday, August 24, 2008. Today, I will be writing a commentary based on an article published in TIME entitled Legalising the Organ Trade? Friday, May 30, 2008. Democracy creates stability in a society. Thursday, March 6, 2008.