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My blog, my views
My blog, my views. Wednesday, August 27, 2008. English Commentary (Term 3). Article obtained from http:/ newslink.asiaone.com/user/OrderArticleRequest.action? Order=& sourcePage=%2FWEB-INF%2Fjsp%2Fuser%2Fsearch type result.jsp&month=08&year=2008&date=25&docLanguage=en&documentId=nica ST 2008 9793287. Friday, May 30, 2008. On the contrary, if everyone is cooperative and makes wise decisions, stability can easily be achieved within the country. We can see from our discussions that in a democracy, the commo...
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My Reflections
Re flec tion /rɪˈflɛkʃən/ [ri-flek-shuhn] noun 1. the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected. 2. a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. 3. a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. 4. an unfavorable remark or observation. Thursday, August 28, 2008. NS - Is it necessary? Article: Give up citizenship? Brothers must do NS first. From: http:/ newslink.asiaone.com/user/OrderArticleRequest.action? The Ministry of Defence director of public affairs, Colonel Darius Lim.
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shot.gun
Thursday, August 28, 2008. FOR THE STRAITS TIMES. ACCORDING to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), 2,343 patients were undergoing subsidised dialysis as of March this year. Last year, only 86 patients received kidneys from live donors. Clearly, an organ. Market would help alleviate the shortage. Abortion, prostitution and homosexual acts are legal in some jurisdictions. In. In, say, the. Clearly, law tends to reflect transformed social realities and individual choices, irrespective of the argument base...
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Yet Another Random Blog
Yet Another Random Blog. Thursday, August 28, 2008. Blog 3: On legalising organ trading. 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. There might be a way to, as Mr Khaw says, “protect the interests of the donor and the patient”. Jul 14, 2008. By legalising trading, y...
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My English Blog Project
My English Blog Project. Aimed at developing and documenting students' personal response towards current affairs. Wednesday, 27 August 2008. Blog 3: The Debate Over Foreign Talent and Labour. Do we see them only as construction workers, cleaners and maids? Or as someone’s son or daughter, dad or mum, a brother or sister? Or as people who face disappointments and have aspirations, and individuals who have an ugly side but who also have good points which we can learn from? There is no satisfactory answer.
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English Blog Project
Friday, August 29, 2008. Save the Sporting Spirit. 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. As Abraham Lincoln once said, &#...
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stephen hwang's english blog
Stephen hwang's english blog. Sunday, August 24, 2008. Should Singapore Legalise Organ Trading? Article: http:/ www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1833858,00.html. 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. Technology Issues: Cyber Bullying. Articles can be viewed at:. Http:/ www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/21448...本人是一名...
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Chentian's English Blog Project
Chentian's English Blog Project. Thursday, August 28, 2008. Commentary - Waiving of National Service (NS). Title of Article: Give up citizenship? Brothers must do NS first. Source: The Straits Times, Section B7. Date: 25 August, 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. But they als...
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Commentary on National Identity
Commentary on National Identity. Thursday, August 28, 2008. Should we engage foreign talent, and what role does such foreign talent occupy and play in our society? After reading these thought-provoking articles, particularly Goh Chin Lian’s insightful “Foreign talent = disposable labour? Friday, May 30, 2008. Winston Churchill famously said that “democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others have been tried.” From such a statement, we would be given a fairly negative im...Furthermore, ...
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English Commentary Blog
Thursday, August 28, 2008. Section: Review – Insight. Publication: The Straits Times 15/08/2008. WHEN I first read about communism in a youth magazine at the age of 11, I thought it was a fantastic idea.I was struck by the simplicity of Marx's slogan – "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs" – believing it to be the fairest way of allocating, and rewarding, work. This was: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his ability.". To help everyone get to the sam...
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Kirk's English Commentary Blog
Kirk's English Commentary Blog. Thursday, August 28, 2008. Making Singapore a 'brain gain' city. Imagine if you could read the minds of people around the world to fathom what they were thinking about most. What do you think it would it be? Global warming and the dangers climate change poses for their children? What the whole world wants is a good job," Gallup chairman and chief executive officer Jim Clifton wrote in an article titled "Global Migration Patterns and Job Creation", published last October.