Emo

[This post will be in internet lingo mixed with good English, just like how a blog post should be.]

It seems like this three letter word is getting cult status amongst the latest generation. The latest word is in everyone's dictionary.

"Emo", as you know by now, stands for "emotional".

It is often used in such scenarios:

[In a classroom. Active boy sits down and doesn't interact much with others for that day.]

[Enters good friend]

Good friend: WAH LAU EH WHAT YOU DOING THERE SIAH DON'T EMO LAH COME LET'S GO FOR RECESS.


or


[Cheerful teacher doesn't smile much that day.]

"Concerned" aka kaypoh students: CHER WHY YOU SO EMO TODAY?

--
Yes, the capital letters is a true reflection of how loud your voices are. I mean, why shout, when I'm just in front of you.

Anyway, that's a brief introduction of the word 'emo'.

Do you know the origin of this word? It is actually used in the music industry, where it represents a genre of rock music. In Singapore, people like Paul Twohill (and his hairstyle) comes to mind. Then it spread its coverage to include people who were perpetually sad because of whatever reasons. Out popped emo cartoons. If you have not heard of pon and zi, OMG where have you been these few years man?




Go google 'pon and zi' and check out the images. You might need some tissues too *sob*.



English words are fascinating. Just some years ago, you will never find 'google' in the dictionary. Now you can use the word 'google' as a verb! I just showed you the example above: google for something. I will google it. Interesting isn't it?

Back to our case at hand.

When we talk about emo, what's the erm, most 'emo' sentence you have ever come across? Do share them with everyone! Or tell me what you have conjured up?

Here's mine. I saw this somewhere and I thought it was wonderful.


"I wish I am grass so I can cut myself."


Powerful isn't it? Do remember though that that should never happen. There is always help available. There is no problem too huge; just seek help. =D

Samba football coming to town.

Int.Friendly : Singapore vs U23 Brazil
Date: Monday 28th July 2008
Time: 8pm

Ticketing detals: Tickets for the match go on sale from Tuesday, July 22 at all Sistic outlets Grandstand:$120 Gallery:$60 Student U-16:$15


Brazil Olympic squad: Diego Alves (Almeria), Renan (Internacional); Breno (Bayern Munich), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Thiago Silva (Fluminense), Rafinha (Schalke 04), Ilsinho (Shakhtar Donetsk), Marcelo (Real Madrid); Anderson (Manchester United), Lucas (Liverpool), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Diego (Werder Bremen), Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Thiago Neves (Fluminense); Alexandre Pato (Milan), Jo (Manchester City), Rafael Sobis (Betis), Ramires.


Wow I miss being a student. =x

If I go with my girlfriend Miss Confidential, that will be 60 x 2 = $120 down the drain! Well not really, it will probably be like this:

Tickets: $120
Petrol + parking fee: $20
Medical fee after shouting our throats hoarse: $20

EXPERIENCE: PRICELESS???

Just to watch Ronaldinho, Pato and the rest of the samba squad play is definitely enticing. Oops I just salivated onto my keyboard. (That was obviously a joke. -_- )

Anyone agree? Anyone of you intend to go? Or have already bought the tickets?

What's in a name?

Juliet:
What's in a name? that which we call
a rose by any other name would smell as sweet

In today's Straits Times, there's an article highlighting interesting names.

























pic source: straits times































Amongst them, there are names like Twelve, Diva, Butter, Purpink (he likes purple and pink), Lingual, Bright, Furniturewella and so on.

Go check out today's papers!

What's the most unique name that you have ever seen?
What's the most unique name that you would want to call yourself, or to call your kids in the future?

You may make use of the 'comments' tab at the end of this post.

Lesson for today

It being the first lesson we're having together in a computer laboratory, let's start with something light and simple.

Today we'll be having a short online grammar test.
3 sections.
50 questions.

The link is provided here:
http://www.world-english.org/diagnostic_grammar.htm

Click it, and follow the instructions.

At the end of each section, look through your mistakes and remember the score (you might want to jot it down somewhere).

At the end of all 3 sections, just post your score in the COMMENTS SECTION JUST BELOW THIS POST.

NOTE: DO NOT POST YOUR SCORES ON THE TAG BOARD.

There's an example I've made. You may click the comments link.

[Kindly exercise your integrity. This is not in your CA, but do tell me the accurate scores which you have obtained. There is no point lying.]

Have fun!

Miss USA falls during Miss Universe competition for second year in a row

NHA TRANG (Vietnam) - FOR the second year in a row, Miss USA has fallen down during the evening gown competition at the Miss Universe competition.
It was a nightmare come true for Miss USA Crystle Stewart, a Texan, who tripped on the train of her bejeweled evening gown as she made her entrance.

During the 2007 Miss Universe contest in Mexico City, Miss USA Rachel Smith also tumbled during the evening gown competition and became an unintended star on YouTube, where the video was shown over and over again.

Like Ms Smith, Ms Stewart quickly stood up after her fall and continued on as if nothing had happened.

Ms Stewart, 26, is a motivational speaker who is working on a book called 'Waiting to Win.'

Her mishap occurred just after the judges had narrowed the field of 80 to the final 10: Miss USA, Miss Kosovo, Miss Australia, Miss Spain, Miss Mexico, Miss Colombia, Miss USA, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss Russia, Miss Italy and Miss Venezuela. -- AP

Source: Straits Times 14 July 2008

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Miss USA 2007, Rachel Smith, slipped and fell during last year's competition.




Miss USA 2008, Crystle Stewart, slipped and fell during this year's competition.



Who shall win the best fall?
Cast your votes right now!

Are heels more of a necessity or for aesthetic value? Feel free to discuss.

Your new time table is out!

http://eblaze.regentsec.net/


Check it out now.

Hancock

Pic source:
http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/885/885469/hancock-20080701034244060.jpg






Hancock is the latest blockbuster from Will Smith. It's an interesting storyline because it depicts Smith as a person with super powers. He is not seen as a superhero though, because he is also a person with a bad fashion sense, bad manners, and usually smelling of alcohol. One day he rescues this professional working in PR (public relations) and the guy advises him how to improve his image. It's a real comedy with some action too.

I love movies from Will Smith. I have enjoyed his works ever since he was the star of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The sitcom was aired from 1990-1996. Primary school days for me. Then there came, in that order, Independence Day, Men In Black, Enemy of the State which I totally loved. Didn't watch Wild Wild West, The Legend of Bagger Vance and Ali, but found myself appreciating MIB 2, Bad Boys 1 and 2, I,Robot, Shark Tale, Hitch, and more recently, I am Legend. Still haven't gotten the chance to catch The pursuit of Happyness, which I heard was great. Will Smith is a terrific actor, and deserves all the plaudits he gets.

In a nutshell:


Pretty funny movie with many laughable moments, but it was a great plot that failed to meet its potential, as I find it a bit weak and rushed. Still, it's worth the ticket, so try and catch it!

You can watch the trailer of the movie here:


Note: As I've always said, if you want to discuss a movie, remember not to reveal stuff that will spoil the fun for the viewers (aka SPOILERS).

I'll leave you with two words for those that have seen this flick.

GOOD JOB!





Official site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/hancock/

Random about 2-6

Random things about 2-6.

Yong Chang tried to be a paparazzi today and desperately failed in his attempt! Please exercise integrity! Ask him for more details.

Jeong wasn't sleeping so stop sabotaging her!

Some one likes to write APST on pieces of paper.

Jee Fei refused to believe his friends that the answer they gave him was correct. Haha that was really funny. (Please pay more attention next time!)

And finally,
there was an incident about a boy whose name I shall not mention, but his name starts with "D" and ends with "N", and the letters in between are "ONAVA".

It was his turn to read, and he read "dos and don'ts" as "dots and dont's"! The whole class erupted with laughter.

Here's what would have happened to Mr Ng if the floor was padded with a good mattress:




















(taken from http://www.secraterri.com/faint.jpg)


Words from Mr Ng's heart (don't get all emo now):
All these mini anecdotes are just for fun and laughter. We have built a pretty good learning environment. We learn together; we have fun together. When people are unsure of certain words, we emphatise and do not laugh at them. When there are people not focussing while reading and thus making the mistakes, we laugh at them; we laugh at ourselves. Nobody should take offence. We all pick ourselves up after each fall, and that is what makes us stronger. Learn from our mistakes!

Hmm after I wrote that, I'm not quite sure if some stranger or passerby will understand what I'm trying to say about laughing at people. I'm sure only those present in the class will understand. =) That said, if ANY of you really takes offence, do tell me personally. I'm not singling out anyone. I myself make mistakes at times and I get laughed at as well. -_-

See you all on Thursday!