The Large Hadron Rap

Now this is one way to teach....


CERN Rap from Will Barras on Vimeo.

The Large Hadron Rap - https://www.msu.edu/~mcalpin9/lhc_rap/largehadron.html

It's also on YouTube CERNTV - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6aU-wFSqt0&feature=rec-fresh

Pray for Forgiveness!

After posting "How can this happen?!", I'm just feeling terrible....

anyway... i pray for the forgiveness of these people who is doing this. And also most of all pray for these helpless people that they may find peace and that the Lord will release them from this bondage.

Listening to another one of my favorite YouTube P&W folks...

Singapore: Spoiler on a Bike

Picture taken (Dec 29, 2007)

Was doing some housekeeping on my mobile phone memory, came across this picture of a bike with a spoiler on it.... :)

How can this happen?!

I was in Hong Kong awhile back and each time I go off to Temple Street or the MongKok area, I see this happening. And I just can't understand how someone could do this to another human being.

These people will leave a handicap person on the street and put a bag for money collection. At the end of the day they come and pickup this person and the money.

Here I've got a picture (taken Oct 10, 2007) and he is lying there and people are walking around him.

I'm listening to "Devotion"

Another one of my favorites, Susan Yu singing Devotion...

2 Chronicles 7:14 - "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."



DEVOTION by Hillsong United

I've been running, trying to be one who sees
I've been working, this salvation out on my knees
There is nothing better than knowing
We are redeemed
I'm believing trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to your plan
And this one thought is unmistakable
I take up my cross and follow you Lord

When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow
When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees

I'm forgiven, my savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
I'm delivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focused on the savior who gave his live
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow you Lord

When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow
When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees, and I fall to my knees

I will take up my cross and follow Lord where you lead me
And I will take up my cross and follow wherever you go

I will take up my cross and follow Lord where you lead me
And I will take up my cross and follow wherever you go

When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow
When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees

When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow
When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen,
and I fall to my knees, and I fall to my knees,
I fall to my knees, I fall to my knee.

Devotion by Hillsong United
Music video from: Givelaughlearn

Bloggers say AIMS report can be improved

Bloggers say AIMS report can be improved
03 September 2008 2123 hrs (SST)
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/373577/1/.html

SINGAPORE: Singapore's prominent bloggers said the recommendations put out by the Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media on Society (AIMS) are progressive, but can be improved.

These 13 bloggers submitted their own report to the government in April, and the group explained the rationale behind their proposals to the media on Wednesday.

Calling themselves "The Bloggers 13", they said the AIMS report was silent on several aspects.

Alex Au, editor, yawningbread.org, said: "We think that AIMS should have given more emphasis on the principled reasons why there should be deregulation. We feel it's important to have free speech and our regulations should reflect that."

Given the borderless nature of the Internet, the group said it cannot be governed. Instead of a formal regulation by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), they suggest letting the online community moderate themselves.

"We dislike the way that a lot of administrative discretion is given to the MDA. We suggested that the MDA's role should be much, much reduced," said Mr Au.

The bloggers are also pushing for a repeal of Section 33 of the Films Act, which bans political films. They said it is not practical, given that such films can find their way on video-sharing sites like YouTube.

On the bloggers' proposals, AIMS said their feedback would be considered in its final report. The council also added that in many ways, it agreed with the bloggers on the general direction to take.

The question is in the pace of change. For some, the government is seen as playing catch-up with the tremendous speed at which the Internet is changing.

Arun Mahizhnan, deputy director, Institute of Policy Studies, said: "Just like the state, the bloggers are also addressing real issues, complex issues... The state has a collective interest and the bloggers are not just talking about the bloggers' interest, they are talking about Singaporeans' interest.

"Therefore, there are some differences in opinions, and I think both are reasonable positions and this needs to be looked at further."

On the issue of community moderation, Mr Arun said there is room for that in Singapore.

"We have learnt from other countries' experience that the Internet community is not entirely mad. There are a lot of sane and sensible people who can intervene... there is definitely room for community moderation as long as there is provision for legal action when it crosses the line," he said.

Members of the public can give their feedback on the AIMS report at www.aims.org.sg. The council will submit its final report to the government by November.


- CNA/so

Singapore - Clergy 'wary of inter-faith talks'

Here is a ST Forum online letter (published 05/09/08) in response:

Sep 5, 2008
Good to make friends with people from all faiths

I READ with interest Wednesday's article, 'Clergy 'wary of inter-faith talks''.

I am a Catholic. I have been taught from a young age to make friends with people of all faiths and focus on the similarities in what we believe. I was taught the best way to evangelise my faith is not to ram the Bible down others' throats, but to live my faith daily in all I do, as a true witness of God's love.

These are the values I hold dear today. It has not detracted me from my faith, and frankly, I don't think it should. Christianity is not meant to be divisive or exclusive because we believe God created everything and loves all.

When my church choir made a recording of Christmas carols in 2000, we sold them at various Catholic churches and functions, and raised funds for two non-Catholic charitable organisations which we found to be in need of funds. It was a deliberate move on our part to choose non-Catholic beneficiaries to donate the proceeds of CD sales, because we believed we should not help exclusively those in our own community, but extend our help to those who need it most. Our voices also entertained an inter-faith audience in an event organised by an Inter-Racial Confidence Circle. This inter-faith tradition has long existed in my church community and still carries on today: Financial help is extended to those who need, regardless of faith; prayers are lifted for those in need, regardless of belief.

The Catholic Church has always been a strong supporter of inter-religious dialogue, starting way back in the 1960s even before the phrase 'inter-religious dialogue' was popular. The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue was set up to promote inter-religious dialogue, and its aim is to promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration between Catholics and followers of other religions and encourage the study of various religions. Its legacy and works carry on today.

Fear stems from lack of knowledge, and dialogue is one way to open the channels of communication so knowledge can flow. Only by knowing and understanding one another's faiths can we truly work together on common ground, for the good of all.

Bernadette Low (Miss)

Reported in The Straits Times this morning...

Clergy 'wary of inter-faith talks'

Nearly half of Christian leaders fear such dialogue will compromise their beliefs: Poll -ST

Wed, Sep 03, 2008
AsiaOne

By Li Xueying

THE bulk of Christian clergymen in Singapore are apprehensive about inter-faith dialogue, said a sociologist who is also a Pentecostal church pastor.

Dr Mathew Mathews came to this conclusion after conducting a survey of clergymen here.

One of its key findings: Nearly 50 per cent feared inter-faith dialogue would compromise their religious convictions.

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Four in five young people here believe in religion

by Clarissa Oon
The Straits Times
Sept 3, 2008

RELIGIOUS belief is alive and well in Singapore schools, although the average adolescent has only a sketchy knowledge of the main religions here, a survey has found.

Four in five young people believe in some sort of deity, according to the poll of more than 2,700 students by sociolinguist Phyllis Chew.

Her study, believed to be the first of its kind here among youth aged 13 to 18, is published in a new book on religious diversity in Singapore.

Magpies - More Confusion

It's now official...Keegan has resigned

Thursday, 4 September 2008, BBC Sport Report - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7593683.stm

He added: "It remains my fervent wish to see Newcastle United do well in the future and I feel incredibly sorry for the players, staff and most importantly the supporters.

"I have been left with no choice other than to leave."

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Now they say Keegan is still the manager...

Keegan not sacked, say Newcastle
The future of Kevin Keegan and the manager's role at Newcastle United is unclear after the club insisted it had not sacked him.

BBC Sport understands Keegan, 57, had left the club following a series of meetings with the board.

But in a statement, the club said: "Kevin has raised a number of issues.

"We'd like to stress Kevin is extremely important both now and in the future and want him to continue to play an instrumental role as manager."

However, the statement did not go into detail as to whether Keegan had left the club in the preceding hours as BBC Sport had been led to understand.

Richard Bevan, the chief executive of the League Managers Association, later said that Keegan has not resigned as Newcastle manager.

"(Bevan) has tonight spoken to Keegan, who over the next few days will be communicating with the club's board to discuss a number of important issues," reported BBC Radio 5 Live.
One of the main areas of dispute is believed to be the future of controversial midfielder Joey Barton, a player who Keegan has strongly supported.

Barton was recently in jail for 74 days for an assault conviction and will also be attending a personal hearing on Friday after admitting a Football Association violent conduct charge.

BBC 5 Live commentator Ian Dennis said: "My understanding is that Kevin Keegan has fallen foul of the board over the future of Joey Barton. Obviously he remains loyal to Barton."

Tuesday's events came as something of a surprise given Newcastle's positive start season after picking up a point at Manchester United and then beating Bolton prior to Saturday's defeat at Arsenal.

Outside St James' Park, Newcastle fans made their feelings known about the managerial speculation, with a large majority in support of Keegan and calling for owner Mike Ashley to step down.

It was a very different reaction for Ashley from the fans in June last year when he was deemed the club's saviour after completing a £135m takeover.

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Angry Newcastle fans gathered outside the ground during the day

He then sacked Sam Allardyce as manager at the start of 2008 after a run of poor results and shocked the football world by bringing back Keegan for a second spell in charge.

The former Newcastle striker's first spell as manager was between 1992 and 1997, when he saved the Magpies from dropping to the third tier of English football and almost guided them to the Premier League title in 1997.

But this time round, rumours of discontent began to emerge when Ashley brought in Dennis Wise and Tony Jimenez in positions which gave them powers over transfer dealings.

"Dennis Wise, as people have mentioned, came in," former Newcastle winger Chris Waddle told BBC 5 Live. "Then coach Chris Hughton came in and you thought, 'Where did Kev pick him from or was he picked for him?'.

"It has never been a happy relationship."

Keegan's relationship with Ashley was also not helped when in May the manager said he did not think the club could become a top-four club.

The transfer window saw the arrival of six players at Newcastle, with five players leaving the club.

James Milner was one of those who left last week, transferred to Aston Villa for a fee of £12m, with Keegan admitting it had been difficult to see the 22-year-old leave.

Keegan walked out on Newcastle in 1997, after his first spell, stating "I feel I have taken the club as far as I can". He also resigned from his post as England coach in 2000.

Story from BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7593683.stm

Published: 2008/09/02 23:26:39 GMT

What's Happening to Newcastle FC

What is going on with the Magpies... they've got a really great coach... now he is gone. sigh!

Keegan and Newcastle part company
Manager Kevin Keegan has left Newcastle United after only eight months in charge, BBC Radio 5 Live understands.

The 57-year-old held talks with the club's board on Tuesday morning amid reports he was unhappy with a lack of control over transfer activity.

Newcastle's only business on transfer deadline day was a £5.7m swoop for Spanish striker Xisco and the loan signing of midfielder Ignacio Gonzalez.

The ex-England manager rejoined the club in January for a second spell.

Angry supporters gathered at St James' Park to protest at the reports of Keegan's impending departure.

The manager's relationship with owner Mike Ashley was reported to have soured in May this year, after Keegan claimed that Newcastle were unlikely to break into the top four during his time in charge.

One appointment two weeks into Keegan's tenure that caused controversy was Dennis Wise, taken on board to oversee transfer activity.
BBC Radio 5 Live's Juliette Ferrington reported that the sale of players and the failure to replace them had brought the meeting to a head.

The transfer window saw the arrival of six players at Newcastle, with five players leaving the club.

James Milner was one of those who left last week, transferred to Aston Villa for a fee of £12m, with Keegan admitting it had been difficult to see the 22-year-old leave.

Keegan had also supported Joey Barton, after the controversial midfielder spent 74 days in jail for an assault conviction.

Barton will also be attending a personal hearing on Friday after admitting a Football Association violent conduct charge.

Newcastle are 11th in the Premier League having picked up just four points from their opening three games.

Story from BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/7593683.stm

Published: 2008/09/02 14:41:35 GMT

'I will give this money to my wife for her medical expenses.'

AsiaOne - $10,000 cheque for Tan Howe Liang

Singapore's sporting hero receives an amount almost equivalent to his annual salary as a gym supervisor at the Singapore Sports Council. -TNP

Tue, Sep 02, 2008
The New Paper

By Godfrey Robert

A FIRM handshake and an exchange of sunshine smiles were greeted with deafening applause.

And as the long line of photographers froze the event, Mr Tan Howe Liang received a hamper and a cheque for a 'princely sum'.

Few in the crowd of 500 knew that the $10,000 reward for the former weightlifter was almost the equivalent to his annual salary as a gym supervisor at the Singapore Sports Council (SSC).

The event, organised by NTUC FairPrice at Ang Mo Kio Hub yesterday morning, was to honour Singapore's Olympic heroes.

The Beijing Olympics silver-medal winning table tennis trio of Ms Li Jiawei, Ms Feng Tianwei and MsWang Yuegu (and reserve Ms Sun Bei Bei) were also at the podium with Mr Tan.

Enough has been said about how the world No2-ranked team broke a 48-year medal drought at the Chinese capital a fortnight ago.

But not enough had been written about why our first silver-medallist (at the 1960 Olympics in Rome) deserved greater recognition.

Until The New Paper highlighted the issue on 16Aug.

We even called for Mr Tan, 75, to be sent to Beijing to witness the historic event.

An SSC official, then in Beijing, when alerted to the article, said last-minute arrangements for sending Mr Tan to the Olympics were not possible because of visa restrictions.

However, Mr Tan's story touched the heartstrings of many Singaporeans, best of all NTUC FairPrice, whose managing director, Mr Seah Kian Peng, initiated a move to recognise Mr Tan too.

As Mr Seah, who presented the cheque to MrTan, said in his welcome speech at AMK Hub yesterday: 'Today we are proud to have our Olympic heroes here.

'As a partner in sports with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and to appreciate the athletes for giving of their best to realise the dreams of the nation, FairPrice is proud to present a token of appreciation to the women's table tennis team.

'At the same time, we also want to to show our appreciation and recognition to Mr Tan Howe Liang, our other Olympic hero whom I was fortunate and privileged to meet a few weeks ago.'

Representing The New Paper, I was present at that meeting where Mr Seah, also an MP for Marine Parade GRC, got an insight into how MrTan has been managing with his family and work.

Hard life

Life has not been easy for Mr Tan, who lives in a three-room HDB apartment at Jalan Batu near Kampong Arang, with his wife and daughter.

But he is grateful to the SSC for keeping him in their employ for almost 25 years, now as a gym supervisor in Bedok.

He earns just below $1,000 and gets an allowance of $390 a month from the People's Association in recognition of his Olympic feat.

Those stark realities about Singapore's only individual Olympic medallist moved Mr Seah, who said that he would look into the matter.

So far, the SNOC, many corporate sponsors and private bodies and individuals have been supportive of the idea of recognising Mr Tan.

It is understood that one woman, who read about Mr Tan's situation in The New Paper, has pledged a percentage of her CPF for him.

On hearing this, Mr Tan said: 'I am not in dire straits. My daughter, who is a teacher, helps out.

'But, of course, such monetary rewards would help me a long way.

'Sports is great for personal satisfaction, community bonding and building bridges.

'If we want to show our youth that sports pays, there must be recognition and a reward scheme.'
And as he headed home after the event, he whispered: 'I will give this money to my wife for her medical expenses.'


This article was first published in The New Paper on August 31, 2008.