Are computer games nowadays too violent? Games such as GTA (grand theft auto) have some sexual content that may cause some parents to be unsure whether to allow their children to play such games. Other games contain violence and gore and gamers below 18+ may not be able to stomach these games.
Should we all play PG games like Maplestory? I do not think so. Gamers should not allow gaming to affect their lifestyle (like becoming more violent, etc) but instead think of it only as a form of enjoyment. Parents should not ban their children from enjoying such games but if they are getting more violent, I think they should be banned and the games removed. Otherwise, the child will end up being a useless person who will be very violent.
It is good that there are age limits for some games deemed inappropriate for minors. The government should continue disallowing children under 18 to purchase such games.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Capture of Mas Selamat
A week ago, the headlines on the newspapers were all about the capture of the dangerous JI fugitive Mas Selamat. He was captured in Malaysia. He had swam across the Straits of Johor after his escape from the Whitney Detention Centre last year. I feel that the secrity in Singapore was not tight eneough and Mas Selamat got away. Who knows what might have happened if terrorist plans got carried out. Even though the police have set-up check at the customs and have stationed some officers in forests and on shores. The police have done well to recapture this dangerous criminal, but they should no have even let him escape in the first place. The authorities cannnot afford to make anothermistake such as this or the consequences could be more costly.
Recent Outbreak of Swine Flu
Due to the recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus, better known as "swine flu" , many schools have been stepping up on their measures to stop the spread of this pandemic. Although Singapore has not yet had any confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus, we should still be careful and observe some basic rules,
1. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
2. Wash your hands frequently.
3. Take your temperature twice daily.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
5. Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
6. Quarantine yourself have been in any countries with the spread of the H1N1 virus.
I believe the Singaporean government should raise the alert level of the country back to yellow as there are more and more people who are suspected of having the virus in the world. Although very few people have died, we should not let down our guard until we are very sure that the virus is gone for good.
The good thing is, the world is very prepared for such an epidemic and cases of this virus has gone gone down compared to last week when everyone was talking about it.
1. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
2. Wash your hands frequently.
3. Take your temperature twice daily.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
5. Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
6. Quarantine yourself have been in any countries with the spread of the H1N1 virus.
I believe the Singaporean government should raise the alert level of the country back to yellow as there are more and more people who are suspected of having the virus in the world. Although very few people have died, we should not let down our guard until we are very sure that the virus is gone for good.
The good thing is, the world is very prepared for such an epidemic and cases of this virus has gone gone down compared to last week when everyone was talking about it.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
English Premier League
These days, the soccer fans in Singapore keep talking about who will win the English Premier League. Basically, this is a two horse race as only Liverpool and Manchester United have more of a chance of taking the EPL. The other two of the "Big Four" , Chesea and Arsenal, have faded in their recent form. Although Liverpool may be behind in terms of points and number of they have managed succesive big wins and I believe most pundits are betting for them to win the EPL this season. being a Manchester United fan myself, I think that Manchester United will win simply because they have a stronger team, better coach and a better playing stategy.
Liverpool only relies on two star players Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard. When these two cannot play together, it seems like Liverpool are not able to win that easily. Manchester United however, do not have star players and anyone in the team can score (especially evident when new player Marcheda scored). Manchester United may have the upper hand in the EPL, but this is not so when it comes to the European cup. During the match with Porto, they seemed lethargic and lacked energy. Maybe it was because they had only two and a half days to rest for the match. Anyway, Manchester United will have to be the first team in the EPL to beat Porto at their home ground.
Liverpool only relies on two star players Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard. When these two cannot play together, it seems like Liverpool are not able to win that easily. Manchester United however, do not have star players and anyone in the team can score (especially evident when new player Marcheda scored). Manchester United may have the upper hand in the EPL, but this is not so when it comes to the European cup. During the match with Porto, they seemed lethargic and lacked energy. Maybe it was because they had only two and a half days to rest for the match. Anyway, Manchester United will have to be the first team in the EPL to beat Porto at their home ground.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
The Lottery - Question 5
Relevance to Today
In our time today, we also have lotteries although they are different from the one in the story. The lottery in the story, the "winner" , is stoned by their fellow villagers. However, in modern lotteries like 4D and TOTO, the winner gets an amount of money if he guesses the lucky number. In the story, the lottery is a matter of life and death and people do not want to be stoned like Mrs Hutchinson was. This ritual was a tradition of all villages in the story. It seems to be a form of sacrifice for them to have better crops as Old Man Warner mentioned that , "lottery in June, corn be heavy soon". People in modern times also sacrifice in hopes of having a better harvest but they do not sacrifice humans but maybe fruits or an animal.
We should learn from this story and not commit such heinous deeds, especially towards another human. however much we want for our own gains, we should not resort to killing. In the story there is word among the villagers that a few villages in have already given up lotteries. They must have realised it is wrong and I believe other villages will soon follow suit.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Q4 Which Charlie do you like best - the one with an IQ of 68 or the one with an IQ of 200? Why?
Ans: I like the Charlie with an IQ of 68 more because he was happier and less angry. He could not understand complicated things but he is easier to communicate with as the Charlie with an IQ of 200 has a mind that is too intellectually advanced for common people to understand him. Even though people make fun of the Charlie with an IQ of 68, Charlie would not realise but think of them as him friends. Sooner or later someone, maybe Ms Kinnian of one of his colleagues , will influence the rest of Charlie's colleagues to stop being mean to him and treat him like any other human being.
If Charlie's operation did not fail, he might have made tremendous breakthroughs in the field of increasing human intelligence artificially. However, he would not be understood by other scientists who may not have as much knowledge as him so the information would be useless to the rest of the world. Also, he would not be happier with an IQ of 200 as well because he would have no friends, no one can understand him and all he can do is read books listen to music or watch the television.
Ans: I like the Charlie with an IQ of 68 more because he was happier and less angry. He could not understand complicated things but he is easier to communicate with as the Charlie with an IQ of 200 has a mind that is too intellectually advanced for common people to understand him. Even though people make fun of the Charlie with an IQ of 68, Charlie would not realise but think of them as him friends. Sooner or later someone, maybe Ms Kinnian of one of his colleagues , will influence the rest of Charlie's colleagues to stop being mean to him and treat him like any other human being.
If Charlie's operation did not fail, he might have made tremendous breakthroughs in the field of increasing human intelligence artificially. However, he would not be understood by other scientists who may not have as much knowledge as him so the information would be useless to the rest of the world. Also, he would not be happier with an IQ of 200 as well because he would have no friends, no one can understand him and all he can do is read books listen to music or watch the television.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Little Ironies - The taximan's story
Q1. What is the irony in the story?
Ans: The irony is that the taximan picks up young girls and their foreign boyfriends in his taxi to make more money, his daughter also hangs out with foreign men for money.
Q2. What are the themes raised in the story?
Ans: The themes raised are the behavior of young people nowadays and what does the taximan do to earn more money at night.
Q3. How realistic is this story?
Ans: I do not think this story is very realistic as most young people teenagers I see would not make themselves so 'cheap' and I do not see many young people when I go out at night with my parents.
Q4. What do you think of the taximan? Do you feel sympathy for him?
Ans: I think the taximan is showing bad example for young people and especially his daughter for giving rides to those young people and their boyfreinds. I do not feel sympathy for him as, if he really wanted to help the young people, he should not give them rides but lecture them.
Q5. Do you agree with his lamenting?
Ans: Yes, because if most teenagers behave badly and do not go to school like they are supposed to , Singapore would have a bad government in the future generations and would result in the decline of our country.
Q6. What about the other characters in the story? Do you feel sympathy for them?
Ans: I sympathise with the teacher if she has a child because she did not know the tricks that teenagers could be up to nowadays if left on their own too much.
Ans: The irony is that the taximan picks up young girls and their foreign boyfriends in his taxi to make more money, his daughter also hangs out with foreign men for money.
Q2. What are the themes raised in the story?
Ans: The themes raised are the behavior of young people nowadays and what does the taximan do to earn more money at night.
Q3. How realistic is this story?
Ans: I do not think this story is very realistic as most young people teenagers I see would not make themselves so 'cheap' and I do not see many young people when I go out at night with my parents.
Q4. What do you think of the taximan? Do you feel sympathy for him?
Ans: I think the taximan is showing bad example for young people and especially his daughter for giving rides to those young people and their boyfreinds. I do not feel sympathy for him as, if he really wanted to help the young people, he should not give them rides but lecture them.
Q5. Do you agree with his lamenting?
Ans: Yes, because if most teenagers behave badly and do not go to school like they are supposed to , Singapore would have a bad government in the future generations and would result in the decline of our country.
Q6. What about the other characters in the story? Do you feel sympathy for them?
Ans: I sympathise with the teacher if she has a child because she did not know the tricks that teenagers could be up to nowadays if left on their own too much.
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