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World Cultures - General Topic: Bilingualism failed? Demise of Singapore Chinese education
XP12
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:25 am
Replies: 2 13
Hi Richardshow, welcome to the forum. Thank you for sharing your analysis of an interesting topic with forumers here. Hope to see more of your posts soon. Thanks. Linguists and language teachers will tell you that students who learn by directly translating or converting from their first language to ...
Peranakan, Eurasian, Diaspora and Cross Cultural Influences Topic: Intelligence does not translate into flair for languages
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:05 pm
Replies: 5 27
Poor man and Jingle Bells noted that netizens are exploiting the frank admission of policy mistake to bash the government on a range of policies that do not meet their expectations. Do you think that those who opposed the form of bilingual policy have failed to grasp both languages, either due to la...
World Cultures - General Topic: Prominent Sino-Thais : ethnic Chinese ex PM Samak dies
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:54 am
Replies: 5 38
Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Cars, Machines Topic: Computer Jokes - technology intruding into our lives
XP12
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:23 am
Replies: 1 8
Great Eating Places Topic: Wedding banquet - kampong style
XP12
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:33 am
Replies: 1 8
The trick to deep fry food without grease clinging on to the surface is to heat up the oil to high temperatures, just below 200 degrees C. Warm oil often results in oil drenched and soggy (instead of crispy) cooked food. Cooking oil should not be reused too many times as it would turn rancid easily ...
World Cultures - General Topic: Rise of religious fervour in Asia - Singapore's concerns
XP12
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:19 pm
Replies: 1 8
Does the rise of religions from the west warrant serious concern in China? So far, the role of religions have been positive as people devoted to religion find solace from the pressure in a rapidly growing economy and community services offered by religious organisations. In any case, the use of forc...
Cuisines and Recipes Topic: Fried Rice Vermicelli - cha bee hoon, cao mi fen variations
XP12
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:25 pm
Replies: 4 12
Vegetarian fried thin rice noodle Food stalls don't fry rice noodle the way they used to. It is a pity that many of cooks selling vegetarian fried bee hoon have either retired or found more lucrative trades or gainful employment. Most of the vegetarian noodles are disappointing. They don't fry the ...
East Asia Topic: Tawang - historic truth that India and Dalai hope to conceal
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:52 am
Replies: 6 22
Dalai Lama is helping India to rewrite history on Sino-Indian territorial dispute. The ball is in India's court but the aggressors with a political agenda have instead made allegations on Chinese irridentism. Forum posters have cited some interesting articles in another thread. http://www.on...
East Asia Topic: Tawang - historic truth that India and Dalai hope to conceal
XP12
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:54 am
Replies: 6 22
Tawang is part of Tibet historically and culturally. However, in return for providing shelter and challenge China, the Dalai Lama has to bend over backwards to please the Indian government and betray Tibetan interest in the process. A politicised monk may be leaving behind a legacy of hatred and feu...
General : The World and Foreign Policy Topic: Speech by Lee Kuan Yew - Washington D.C. 27 Oct 09
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:26 pm
Replies: 6 23
My thoughts on comments by scholar Shi Qiping on LKY's speech broadcasted on Pheonix TV : * Singapore has forged very close relations with China but would try to work out the best arrangement for a small nation. Singapore is pragmatic and keeps its options open. It has a line to Taiwan while ties an...
East Asia Topic: Qian Xuesen Father of China's Space Tech Program Dies at 98
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:55 am
Replies: 14 53
There was no evidence to prove or substantiate allegations that Qian was spying. That he was Chinese did not mean that he would automatically be serving China. During the Cold war years, governments in the non-communist bloc were obsessed with witch-hunting. It might take many generations to remove ...
Family and Relationships Topic: Younger, educated, never divorced wife for marital bliss
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:08 am
Replies: 1 8
Though the sample size is only 1,000 couples the findings are not improbable. The extent external factors such as culture and how society views the marriage are not explored in this study.
Household Income, Employment, Plans Topic: Positive Attitude key to job - not uni education, results?
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:02 am
Replies: 1 3
Some management consultants advise that one should put on a smile during a telephone interview to sound upbeat and cheerful even though the interviewer at the other end of the line could not see you.
Southeast Asia Topic: Thailand - tussle and war of words continue in books
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Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:56 am
Replies: 2 4
Travellers' Tales and Pictures Topic: Bullet Train : Shanghai to Beijing in five hours
XP12
Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:14 am
Replies: 0 4
The new CRH (China Railway High-speed) bullet train, which has a top speed of 250 km per hour (155 mph), would cut the journey time on the key Beijing-Shanghai route from nine hours to five. http://images.china.cn/images1/200701/381532.jpg http://www.china.org.cn/engl...
Great Eating Places Topic: Best Chinese Food found in Vancouver, BC, Canada !!!
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:46 pm
Replies: 2 7
... Vancouver's Chinese restaurants are influenced by a wide array of cooking styles from Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan. As a gateway to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is also closer to fresh ingredients straight from China, including Szechuan peppercorns and bamboo shoots... Unlike the early se...
Social Issues Topic: Social divide - acceptable fact & part of development? - LKY
XP12
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:36 pm
Replies: 14 58
When a class of leaders wield both political power and economic wealth, they are too powerful and move themselves too far apart from the rest of society. It is difficult to pinpoint LKY's philosophy for he is a pragmatist who follows whatever that will help him reach the set goals. The economic succ...
Social Issues Topic: Social divide - acceptable fact & part of development? - LKY
XP12
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:35 am
Replies: 14 58
A year ago, we had an intense and interesting discussion on political changes. Some suggested that capitalism in terms of cold hard cash has become the prevailing wind. Any chance of changing or going back to democratic socialism? http://www.oneworldtalk.freeforums.org/winds-of-chang...
Education and Academic Issues Topic: Harvard's losses tied to cash decision
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:00 pm
Replies: 0 3
Isn't investing cash account funds in high risk investments deem imprudent? The prestigous Harvard university has been badly afflicted by huge losses as a result of the financial crisis. Harvard's losses tied to cash decision October 16, 2009 Harvard University last year lost nearly $2 billion in th...
Southeast Asia Topic: Malaysia opposition disappointing : Zaid ideals not possible
XP12
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:06 am
Replies: 2 6
I gather that all is not well within the opposition coalition PKR. Where is Anwar when he needs to exercise his leadership and mediation at this crucial juncture. If PKR falls apart, the Malaysian opposition only have themselves to blame for missing many opportunities to take on UMNO. Zaid may not c...
East Asia Topic: More competitive financial journalism from Caijing dispute?
XP12
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:42 pm
Replies: 1 3
Chinese leaders embarked on some bold economic measures that has yielded good returns but remains cautious about loosening its grip too quickly. The days of drastic social experiments have etched deeply in the minds and souls of the Chinese people. It could be mishandled and abused by those who wiel...
East Asia Topic: Al-Qaida again threatens to attack China
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:43 pm
Replies: 1 8
Al Qaeda will not succeed in their destructive operations by attacking innocent people and mixing right from wrong. There are no legitimate grounds to support secessionist Xinjiang terrorists in attacking the government and people of China.
Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Cars, Machines Topic: Cell phone safe at petrol pump
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:40 pm
Replies: 2 8
We should avoid being messengers or bearers of false information. As it is, the world is in a confused state with many pseudo experts in sciences, medicine, health, wellness, etc. We could save ourselves and others of unnecessary anxiety, fear and frustration by checking the facts first before forwa...
General : Political Developments Topic: Tony Blair views China's progress - new cultural revolution
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:36 pm
Replies: 0 5
Tony Blair remains an influential international statesman after retirement. He has made great strides in reaching his current assessments of China post-1997. Indeed, a stable and wealthy China or any country with sincere and benign intentions would benefit the world. A fractured China or instability...
General : The World and Foreign Policy Topic: Obama clinches Nobel Peace Prize - does he deserve it?
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:17 pm
Replies: 1 5
Not surprisingly, the Republicans are the harshest critics of Obama winning the Nobel peace prize. It may be too early to award Obama who was nominated days after he assume office. The award might put great pressure and high expectations of his presidency which is still struggling to undo many sins ...
Household Income, Employment, Plans Topic: Painful truths about journalism - authority to report
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:12 pm
Replies: 1 4
Humility is a rare trait among many journalists of media corporations. One who does not acknowledge the need to learn more or show empathy for the subjects, would only zero in on disjointed accounts of sensational news and not making head or tail of the missing pieces that make up the larger picture...
Household Income, Employment, Plans Topic: Born to be a billionaire - successful clusters by month?
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:04 pm
Replies: 1 5
Many people who are not billionaires or millionaires live happily and comfortably. Material wellness would only satisfy part of our needs. We've read that the world's second richest man Warren Buffet lives in a modest three bedroom house and is contented with it. I would not pay too much attention o...
Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Cars, Machines Topic: "Phishing": Read this article if U use the internet
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:57 am
Replies: 2 6
Jasmine's post highlighted : COMPUTER SECURITY TIPS • Make sure you have good anti-virus software which regularly scans for spyware • Make sure you use a firewall, spam filter and security software that keeps an eye on you while you browse the web • Avoid keeping passwords stored on your computer an...
Poetry, Songs, Lyrics, Fine Arts, Compositions Topic: Haley Westenra sings moon represents my heart in Mandarin
XP12
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:38 pm
Replies: 2 17
This is Hongkong Eurasian singer Jenny Tseng's performance of this sentimental song with violin accompaniment. An expressive rendition of the original song. 甄妮演唱月亮代表我的心 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX67MzUs7-Q Jenny is born of Austrian father and Chinese mother and her grandmother is S...
Southeast Asia Topic: Singapore's trade off : Mandarin or dialects
XP12
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:50 pm
Replies: 2 11
Neither the Singapore nor China government nor any sensible overseas Chinese would not turn the clock back and revert to mastering dialects. It's a question of priorities and there's only limited time one has to learn that many languages / dialects assuming that one has the linguistic flair, interes...
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