The game is on. The bet goes wild. All the eyes are on the States' next president. Despite the recent economics meltdown, regardless of the astronomical amount of bailouts by the central banks in the world to slow down the cut in consumption spending, dovetailing with the aim to save the world financial behemoths, the focus on the US Presidency never fades.
Who is your money on? The African American or the white? Numerous issues have been raised and the debates between Obama and McCain continue to catch the limelight of the world. Words like hope, change and progress might seem like naive campaign slogan-eering in the past. Democracy is after all, a process that will either write off the history, embarking on a new page in the human's history or the prelude of reformation and change. It can only be achieved through the exercise of casting votes by the people of a country, signifying the people's urges and voices to dismantle the current government and policies.
When Obama won the Democratic Party's Presidency Nominee against the much more favoured Hilary Clinton, the world was stunned, even the blacks were flabbergasted. So the rising of a black US presidency candidate is well against the odds. Most Americans are still living by the past history. There was a disbelief in the idea that America would really vote of a black man. We'd like to be wrong, but we think we're right. (Coates, T.N., 2008).
Why? African Americans and the blacks are deemed to be the outsiders. Slavery is the blacks' disappointment. Prejudice and racism have always been the centre of all issues. But after 8 years of ruling under The Bush Administration, people demand changes. If Obama won the presidency, the most famous black man in the States will no longer be the one who dribbles the ball or clutches the microphone bringing you the hip-hops. The race is hot. Next week, on the 4th of November, the world will mark a new era after ages of rallies, polls, public appearances, debates and the dumping of cash by both parties. Be prepared. Let's witness.
MacCain or Obama? The dice is in your hand (Americans).
Oct 27, 2008
Oct 25, 2008
My Dear Reader...
"Chelsea is dull and dumb", not one statement made out of RESPECT eh? and it may have been out of your grudges, but i would no longer diss arsenal in the same way as you've degraded chelsea, not after all these years dude. and it all depends on how one perceives it, really. yes i switched team for the goodies goodies roman granted upon the team, and yea, the team was restructed in such an intimidating way that any other team without a financial capability would jz clench in frustration and self-pity. but i'm sure arsenal could afford massive names, maybe not as many as that could bring the team into a reformation, but you get what i mean. and i do bow down to wenger for his entire concept of how a team should be formed. and yea, one would say his effort in developing the kids would eventually come into fruition. Resistance and self-belief might prove their worth at times. but before they've finally made their point, i am looking forward to your reaching the bar that we've already established up here yea.
The thing i love about football is not only that its probably the only sport i love doing and i'm better at, but also the fact of having myself being in the picture of one of the top clubs does jz as much in igniting my passion for it. its all a matter of keeping oneself in touch with the game, not for all, but at least for me. i could have persevered with arsenal, but i opted to not overload my basketful of disappointment in life.
I find it hard to argue that i hadnt lost my faith, and its jz as hard to clarify with you all those reasons behind my loss of faith. Perhaps Henry understands it better and might provide you with a better picture.."
Above is a critical comment posted my dear friend. Undeniably, everyone has his very own perception and understanding towards certain situation and matter. Everybody deserves that, part of human elementary right. But in here, i would juz like to add in my personal opinion. Regarding the sentence, "i am looking forward to your reaching the bar that we've already established up here yea", i would like to inquire my dear reader's explanation. If you mean that Arsenal is just trailing behind and struggling to compete with Chelsea, i don't agree and will not easily give in. What do you mean by being on top? I see that Chelsea was struggling to gain title which in the end they succumbed to failure, based on previous season. If they are really good, why not being crowned the champion? Furthermore, the bar being established by Chelsea is not what Arsenal desires, but a higher and more intimidating standard. Chelsea is not very different from Arsenal. I should regard both teams at the same level. We cant forget other teams as well, such as Liverpool, Hull City and just every team in EPL, not forgetting The Old Trafford. Every team possesses the ability and capability to deliver and to win. The best will not be all the while, the best. Most of the time we regard and perceive that when a lower so called smaller club wins against a big team like Chelsea and Arsenal, we say it is pure luck and miracle. That is a negative perception towards the beauty of football, and we are just condescending other teams which deserve the same concentration and attention from us. The crux of the issue is how competitive a team is and spectators and fans' point of view. A match between Arsenal and Chelsea, dare you say that you are hundred percent confident that Chelsea will sail through? I bet i dare not. I will just presume that it is 50-50. Throwing all football frenetic fans a crucial question, who plays better football, in the sense that it is more enjoyable and exciting, Arsenal or Chelsea? Here i would just mention Arsenal and Chelsea. Dull and dumb, Chelsea claimed that as they used to be. I see the limelight that they are improving and delivering better standard of football. If a fan supports a team just because of the capability of the team to accumulate more points regardless of the quality, then I will say that the fan is just too shallow.
Moving on, touching on the loss of faith, my dear reader, you showed no faith and loyal support at all. There is always a second chance. Failure is not one-off. I cant really figure out the entire reason behind your loss of faith in Arsenal, but i perceive that you are after big names. Regarding disappointment, football is round. Again, win or lose, you have no room to voice up, either to determine. A last second goal can mess up everything. But still, is fact. You need to accept that. Are you disappointed because of losing games or merely because Wenger did not sign up big names under his squad? Henry, he disappointed me by all means. It may be more frustrating for him that after a year, he hasn't settle down and find a field that really suits him. He may bottle up his feelings and affirm that his decision to leave Arsenal is perfectly right. But who knows? Anyway, my dear reader, you have your point and argument there. Bravo.
To sum up, my concern regarding Football and Arsenal is that, I will support and remain faithful towards Arsenal and other teams as long as they are able to produce interesting and total football.
The thing i love about football is not only that its probably the only sport i love doing and i'm better at, but also the fact of having myself being in the picture of one of the top clubs does jz as much in igniting my passion for it. its all a matter of keeping oneself in touch with the game, not for all, but at least for me. i could have persevered with arsenal, but i opted to not overload my basketful of disappointment in life.
I find it hard to argue that i hadnt lost my faith, and its jz as hard to clarify with you all those reasons behind my loss of faith. Perhaps Henry understands it better and might provide you with a better picture.."
Above is a critical comment posted my dear friend. Undeniably, everyone has his very own perception and understanding towards certain situation and matter. Everybody deserves that, part of human elementary right. But in here, i would juz like to add in my personal opinion. Regarding the sentence, "i am looking forward to your reaching the bar that we've already established up here yea", i would like to inquire my dear reader's explanation. If you mean that Arsenal is just trailing behind and struggling to compete with Chelsea, i don't agree and will not easily give in. What do you mean by being on top? I see that Chelsea was struggling to gain title which in the end they succumbed to failure, based on previous season. If they are really good, why not being crowned the champion? Furthermore, the bar being established by Chelsea is not what Arsenal desires, but a higher and more intimidating standard. Chelsea is not very different from Arsenal. I should regard both teams at the same level. We cant forget other teams as well, such as Liverpool, Hull City and just every team in EPL, not forgetting The Old Trafford. Every team possesses the ability and capability to deliver and to win. The best will not be all the while, the best. Most of the time we regard and perceive that when a lower so called smaller club wins against a big team like Chelsea and Arsenal, we say it is pure luck and miracle. That is a negative perception towards the beauty of football, and we are just condescending other teams which deserve the same concentration and attention from us. The crux of the issue is how competitive a team is and spectators and fans' point of view. A match between Arsenal and Chelsea, dare you say that you are hundred percent confident that Chelsea will sail through? I bet i dare not. I will just presume that it is 50-50. Throwing all football frenetic fans a crucial question, who plays better football, in the sense that it is more enjoyable and exciting, Arsenal or Chelsea? Here i would just mention Arsenal and Chelsea. Dull and dumb, Chelsea claimed that as they used to be. I see the limelight that they are improving and delivering better standard of football. If a fan supports a team just because of the capability of the team to accumulate more points regardless of the quality, then I will say that the fan is just too shallow.
Moving on, touching on the loss of faith, my dear reader, you showed no faith and loyal support at all. There is always a second chance. Failure is not one-off. I cant really figure out the entire reason behind your loss of faith in Arsenal, but i perceive that you are after big names. Regarding disappointment, football is round. Again, win or lose, you have no room to voice up, either to determine. A last second goal can mess up everything. But still, is fact. You need to accept that. Are you disappointed because of losing games or merely because Wenger did not sign up big names under his squad? Henry, he disappointed me by all means. It may be more frustrating for him that after a year, he hasn't settle down and find a field that really suits him. He may bottle up his feelings and affirm that his decision to leave Arsenal is perfectly right. But who knows? Anyway, my dear reader, you have your point and argument there. Bravo.
To sum up, my concern regarding Football and Arsenal is that, I will support and remain faithful towards Arsenal and other teams as long as they are able to produce interesting and total football.
Fan of the Blue and His Brother
He used to be Arsenal most frenzied fan. Abruptly, he lost his faith, making him the most disappointing Arsenal fan i ever know. He lost his loyalty. He lost his allegiance. He lost his faithfulness. I lost nothing, but a counterpart in sharing the transfer market, matches, scores, schedule, preview, and just everything about Arsenal. "Arsenal Sucks," he said. His brother concurred.
Chelsea is his new passion. Something he dotes on. I think he is feeble-minded. His root is not firm. He has underestimated Arsenal by joining the sideline of Chelsea. Why? Because Abramovich dumped in few pounds to own the club. Wealth, signifying Strength, Power and Wow! He swept the market. He signed big players though some turned out to be shoddy, valueless players as it hit their twilight of their careers. The line up is strong, until now. The players are world renowned top players, multi-nations. However, some were and are frustrated. Everyone wants to be in the first team. But sorry, manager's decision is final. Whether you are the apple of his eyes or vice versa, his eyes have conveyed the message when you are on the training pitch. Never ever go against your manager no matter how great you are because they are dominant, you are diminutive. Even Beckam gotta learn to be a good boy. If you start complaining and throwing tantrum and pouting, either he will willingly open the door and invite you to leave or you gonna sit patiently on the icy-cold bench and watch you teammates to pass the ball around. You will feel envy and that's your disastrous period in your career.
Chelsea. The Blue. Stamford Bridge. Money. Aforementioned are close-linked which makes Chelsea the most prominent money-battered or money-shattered club. Without money, Arsenal fans will be cheering and show their support to Chelsea when Chelsea plays against teams like Nottingham, Bristol or even Leeds.
Undeniably, Chelsea and Arsenal fans will never ever share the common ground. They keep an eye on each other. They are interdependent outside the pitch. On the pitch, they battle to gain pride. Neither team can afford to lose. But there's one comparison between Arsenal and Chelsea. Arsenal produces enchanting and lively football. Chelsea is dull and dumb. They show no colours and beauty. Still, i respect Chelsea, because i respect my friend. His brother is still out of talk because he knows nothing but argues pointlessly and with same cliche. I am bored.
Chelsea is his new passion. Something he dotes on. I think he is feeble-minded. His root is not firm. He has underestimated Arsenal by joining the sideline of Chelsea. Why? Because Abramovich dumped in few pounds to own the club. Wealth, signifying Strength, Power and Wow! He swept the market. He signed big players though some turned out to be shoddy, valueless players as it hit their twilight of their careers. The line up is strong, until now. The players are world renowned top players, multi-nations. However, some were and are frustrated. Everyone wants to be in the first team. But sorry, manager's decision is final. Whether you are the apple of his eyes or vice versa, his eyes have conveyed the message when you are on the training pitch. Never ever go against your manager no matter how great you are because they are dominant, you are diminutive. Even Beckam gotta learn to be a good boy. If you start complaining and throwing tantrum and pouting, either he will willingly open the door and invite you to leave or you gonna sit patiently on the icy-cold bench and watch you teammates to pass the ball around. You will feel envy and that's your disastrous period in your career.
Chelsea. The Blue. Stamford Bridge. Money. Aforementioned are close-linked which makes Chelsea the most prominent money-battered or money-shattered club. Without money, Arsenal fans will be cheering and show their support to Chelsea when Chelsea plays against teams like Nottingham, Bristol or even Leeds.
Undeniably, Chelsea and Arsenal fans will never ever share the common ground. They keep an eye on each other. They are interdependent outside the pitch. On the pitch, they battle to gain pride. Neither team can afford to lose. But there's one comparison between Arsenal and Chelsea. Arsenal produces enchanting and lively football. Chelsea is dull and dumb. They show no colours and beauty. Still, i respect Chelsea, because i respect my friend. His brother is still out of talk because he knows nothing but argues pointlessly and with same cliche. I am bored.
Oct 24, 2008
Pour Out
Darkness prevails as sunset fades
Breeze carouses my skin
Like a lover hugging me
And my heart gone with the wind
Standing still
In the midst of the blurring rain
Holding still
The promise that I’ve made
When I said I will be right here waiting for you
Pour Out
My unceasing love towards you
Pour Out
My indescribable feelings towards you
Baby, oh baby
May the distance strengthen our faith
May our absence make our heart grows fonder
Until the day when we meet again
Together we will soar high into the sky
Travelling from coast to coast
To find a place where the love lasts forever
Faith, Trust, Patience and Obedience are all what we have
That will sail us through, my love.
In Him we live.
Breeze carouses my skin
Like a lover hugging me
And my heart gone with the wind
Standing still
In the midst of the blurring rain
Holding still
The promise that I’ve made
When I said I will be right here waiting for you
Pour Out
My unceasing love towards you
Pour Out
My indescribable feelings towards you
Baby, oh baby
May the distance strengthen our faith
May our absence make our heart grows fonder
Until the day when we meet again
Together we will soar high into the sky
Travelling from coast to coast
To find a place where the love lasts forever
Faith, Trust, Patience and Obedience are all what we have
That will sail us through, my love.
In Him we live.
Oct 23, 2008
Definition of Love
When people say ‘I love u’, they can mean very different things. Six different ways:
1. Romantic love: Love is an all-consuming emotional experience. Love at 1st sight is typical, and physical attraction is essential. A romantic lover might agree with the statement that ‘My lover and I have the right physical ‘chemistry’ between us’.
2. Possessive love: The possessive lover is emotionally intense, jealous, obsessed with the beloved. The possessive lover is highly dependent on the beloved and therefore fears rejection. He or she might agree that ‘’When my lover doesn’t pay attention to me, I feel sick all over.’’
3. Best friends love: Love is a comfortable intimacy that slowly grows out of companionship, mutual sharing, and self-disclosure. A best friend lover is thoughtful, warm, and compassionate. He or she might agree that ‘My most satisfying love relationships have developed from good friendship.’
4. Pragmatic love: This is the ‘’love that goes shopping for a suitable mate, and all it asks is that the relationship work well, that the two partners be compatible and satisfy each other’s basic needs’’. The practical lover seeks contentment rather than excitement. He or she might agree that ‘’One consideration in choosing a partner is how he or she will reflect on my career.’’
5. Altruistic love: This style of love is unconditionally caring, giving, and forgiving. Love means a duty to give to the loved one with no strings attached. An altruistic lover might agree that ‘I cannot be happy unless I place my lover’s happiness before my own.’
6. Game playing love: This person plays at love as others play tennis or chess: to enjoy the ‘love game’ and to win it. No relationship lasts for long, usually ending when the partner becomes boring or too serious. A game player might agree that ‘‘I enjoy playing the ‘game of love’ with a number of different partners.’’
Passionate Love and Companionate Love
Passionate love has been described as “a wildly emotional state: tender and sexual feelings, elation and pain, anxiety and relief, altruism and jealousy coexist in a confusion of feelings”.
Passionate love is often said to strike suddenly and fade quickly. This type of love is intense but fragile and often short-lived.
Companionate love has been defined as “the affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined.” This is a more practical type of love that emphasizes trust, caring, and tolerance of the partner’s flaws and idiosyncrasies. The emotional tone of companionate love is more moderate; warmth and affection are more common than extreme passions. When partners are separated because of travel or illness, they often have intense feelings of loneliness and desire.
So, what sort of Love are you, my friend looking for?
1. Romantic love: Love is an all-consuming emotional experience. Love at 1st sight is typical, and physical attraction is essential. A romantic lover might agree with the statement that ‘My lover and I have the right physical ‘chemistry’ between us’.
2. Possessive love: The possessive lover is emotionally intense, jealous, obsessed with the beloved. The possessive lover is highly dependent on the beloved and therefore fears rejection. He or she might agree that ‘’When my lover doesn’t pay attention to me, I feel sick all over.’’
3. Best friends love: Love is a comfortable intimacy that slowly grows out of companionship, mutual sharing, and self-disclosure. A best friend lover is thoughtful, warm, and compassionate. He or she might agree that ‘My most satisfying love relationships have developed from good friendship.’
4. Pragmatic love: This is the ‘’love that goes shopping for a suitable mate, and all it asks is that the relationship work well, that the two partners be compatible and satisfy each other’s basic needs’’. The practical lover seeks contentment rather than excitement. He or she might agree that ‘’One consideration in choosing a partner is how he or she will reflect on my career.’’
5. Altruistic love: This style of love is unconditionally caring, giving, and forgiving. Love means a duty to give to the loved one with no strings attached. An altruistic lover might agree that ‘I cannot be happy unless I place my lover’s happiness before my own.’
6. Game playing love: This person plays at love as others play tennis or chess: to enjoy the ‘love game’ and to win it. No relationship lasts for long, usually ending when the partner becomes boring or too serious. A game player might agree that ‘‘I enjoy playing the ‘game of love’ with a number of different partners.’’
Passionate Love and Companionate Love
Passionate love has been described as “a wildly emotional state: tender and sexual feelings, elation and pain, anxiety and relief, altruism and jealousy coexist in a confusion of feelings”.
Passionate love is often said to strike suddenly and fade quickly. This type of love is intense but fragile and often short-lived.
Companionate love has been defined as “the affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined.” This is a more practical type of love that emphasizes trust, caring, and tolerance of the partner’s flaws and idiosyncrasies. The emotional tone of companionate love is more moderate; warmth and affection are more common than extreme passions. When partners are separated because of travel or illness, they often have intense feelings of loneliness and desire.
So, what sort of Love are you, my friend looking for?
Oct 19, 2008
Jacking
The Jacks
We are an "underground society" currently active in INTI-UC. The four founders and pioneers of this elite society are:
Lee Teik Ming (TM)
Ong Shing Jay (JAY)
Anbiniyar (ANBIN)
Lim Geok Poh (GP)
Why the name "Jacks"? IT all started in Macroeconomics class in July 2007. It was such a coincidence that the name of our young and beautiful lecturer was Mdm. Sheila "Rose". Out of curiosity we asked her where is your Jack? She said that he is in her heart. Therefore the pioneers introduced themselves as Jacks. TM, the class Rep, became "Jack Boss", while the rest named themselves as "Jack 1", "Jack 2", and "Jack 3". They then opened the memberships to other JPA students ("uniquely" talented gents only). Numbering the Jacks was not efficient. Therefore we resorted to give ourselves cool names. That was the beginning of mighty Jack's legacy.
Activities
- Birthday Celebrations for Jack members
- Couple Hunting around INTI
- Hijacking - jacking in and jacking off
- Messing around in INTI
Jack's Song
I love you, you love me;
We are happy Jacks family;
Because I Jack you Jack
Everyone is Jack;
We came here to hijack ...
Members:
Teik Ming------------------Jack Boss
Shing Jay-------------------JackPot
Anbin-----------------------BlackJack
Geok Poh-------------------Jack Skellington
Ying Zhe--------------------Jackie Chan
Pooi Kiat--------------------Jack Sparrow
Sing Hoe--------------------Jacker
Wen Hoong------------------Jack & Jill
Kok Hong--------------------Jack in The Box
Kelvin-----------------------Jack of All Trades
Alvin------------------------LumberJack
Chun Hee--------------------Jack-Jack
Khai Zhi---------------------Jack The Supplier
Ernest-----------------------Mr. JackFruit
Chris------------------------Jacket
Sheldon----------------------Jack The Ripper
Azim-------------------------Jack F***ing Twist
Cunn Yong-------------------Jackal
Weai Siang-------------------Perverted Jack
So here are some of the memorable and heroic activities and mission accomplished by JACKS...
Gayish Group Photo taken at Common Room
All In
Furless and Furfull Legs
We Will Rock You
JackBoss Giving Lecture
Jacks In Formal
TO be updated...
Oct 18, 2008
My Passion
6 is a significant figure in my college life. After 6pm, somebody for heaven's sake will knock on my door. If desperate, they will bang forcefully at it. It is something that i am fond of. But sometimes i will choose to shrug it off. "Yes, sure. - I am darn busy. - No la, no people playing wat? - Is Vincent playing?" That will be my responses.
Sports and games are just part of my artery and vena in my life. I cant imagine days without running on the field, producing a superb pass, a wonderful and genius one-two with tremendous chemistry, a marvellous and stunning long-ranged 3 points or just a simple shoot. I am not a play maker nor a star shooter, but i have great passion and burning desire to win every game. That's the spirit that every sportsman should possess. Undeniably, sportsmanship is of precedence. Playing in a team is much more difficult than playing solo. Chemistry is of essence. Everyone is equally important. Everyone has their own specific role to play. Everyone performance will determine the winning chance of the team, the fluency of the game play and the margin of the score. Whether the game is emphatic, lopsided, or close-run.
This is my team. Roseveille, the underdog.
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