laptop

I just bought a laptop, a toshiba 15.4 inch P intel duo running at
2.1g. It comes with 2 gb ram. I got it for $899. I bought it to
replace the 12.1 acer that Adam is using. A bit slow in its starting
up, but otherwise hang free. Got a McAfee anti virus free.
Love the screen.
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'Beyond the right answer'

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Ain't I a woman, speech

Sojourner Truth (1797-1883): Ain't I A Woman?
Delivered 1851
Women's Convention, Akron, Ohio

Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about?

That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?

Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back , and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.

Ain't I a woman, poem

Ain't I a Woman

That man over there say
a woman needs to be helped into carriages
and lifted over ditches
and to have the best place everywhere.
Nobody ever helped me into carriages
or over mud puddles
or gives me a best place...

And ain't I a woman?
Look at me
Look at my arm!
I have plowed and planted
and gathered into barns
and no man could head me...
And ain't I a woman?
I could work as much
and eat as much as a man---
when I could get to it---
and bear the lash as well
and ain't I a woman?
I have born 13 children
and seen most all sold into slavery
and when I cried out a mother's grief
none but Jesus heard me...
and ain't I a woman?
that little man in black there say
a woman can't have as much rights as a man
cause Christ wasn't a woman
Where did your Christ come from?
From God and a woman!
Man had nothing to do with him!
If the first woman God ever made
was strong enough to turn the world
upside down, all alone
together women ought to be able to turn it
rightside up again.

- Sojourner Truth, 1797-1883

Ain't I a woman.

I've just reached home, after a 3 hour session of a literature class. I never did like literature. "Too much talk" and "Too much English" were the main reasons I cited. Today, however was like a turning point to me. I was made to discuss a poem, entitled Ain't I a woman. In my first reading, my reaction surprises me. I felt that the speaker of the poem (unnecessarily the poet) was very rude in venting out her frustration. The class then proceed to discuss the poems, in terms of forms (free verse), tone (anger), who the speaker was (a female black slave) and in respect to feminism, what were the main points that were brought out. Understanding the poem a little bit more made me appreciate how powerful it was.
On the way home, however, I couldn't thinking as to why I felt that the speaker in that poem was rude. Could it be of the values that I was brought up in? Could it be that I was taught that one should not be angry in public, one should control one's anger? Or could it be, I resent this woman? I felt that it was the latter. Why would I resent the woman? Its has been one and a half hour since the lesson end and I still don't know whereupon the resentment are from. I resent her, for she dares to state her mind. I resent her for not being a slave, but for being wasting her time. A speech is only just as powerful as the actions that comes after it. Otherwise, it was just blowing hot air. Thankfully, it was not. But still, I resent her, perhaps for doing what I could not, for being brave to speak in front of other men and women, of other men and women. How much must one feel and how much must be affected before one can be blessed enough to speak out against injustice. Still I resent her, for doing what I could not, and in that respect, I am thankful for without her doing what she did, or me coming across that poem, I know one less that is possible.

Ain't I a woman.

Ain't I a woman.

I've just reached home, after a 3 hour session of a literature class. I never did like literature. "Too much talk" and "Too much English" were the main reasons I cited. Today, however was like a turning point to me. I was made to discuss a poem, entitled Ain't I a woman. In my first reading, my reaction surprises me. I felt that the speaker of the poem (unnecessarily the poet) was very rude in venting out her frustration. The class then proceed to discuss the poems, in terms of forms (free verse), tone (anger), who the speaker was (a female black slave) and in respect to feminism, what were the main points that were brought out. Understanding the poem a little bit more made me appreciate how powerful it was.
On the way home, however, I couldn't thinking as to why I felt that the speaker in that poem was rude. Could it be of the values that I was brought up in? Could it be that I was taught that one should not be angry in public, one should control one's anger? Or could it be, I resent this woman? I felt that it was the latter. Why would I resent the woman? Its has been one and a half hour since the lesson end and I still don't know whereupon the resentment are from. I resent her, for she dares to state her mind. I resent her for not being a slave, but for being wasting her time. A speech is only just as powerful as the actions that comes after it. Otherwise, it was just blowing hot air. Thankfully, it was not. But still, I resent her, perhaps for doing what I could not, for being brave to speak in front of other men and women, of other men and women. How much must one feel and how much must be affected before one can be blessed enough to speak out against injustice. Still I resent her, for doing what I could not, and in that respect, I am thankful for without her doing what she did, or me coming across that poem, I know one less that is possible.

The speech.

Ain't I a woman, speech

Sojourner Truth (1797-1883): Ain't I A Woman?
Delivered 1851
Women's Convention, Akron, Ohio

Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about?

That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?

Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back , and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.

The poem.

Ain't I a woman, poem

Ain't I a Woman

That man over there say
a woman needs to be helped into carriages
and lifted over ditches
and to have the best place everywhere.
Nobody ever helped me into carriages
or over mud puddles
or gives me a best place...

And ain't I a woman?
Look at me
Look at my arm!
I have plowed and planted
and gathered into barns
and no man could head me...
And ain't I a woman?
I could work as much
and eat as much as a man---
when I could get to it---
and bear the lash as well
and ain't I a woman?
I have born 13 children
and seen most all sold into slavery
and when I cried out a mother's grief
none but Jesus heard me...
and ain't I a woman?
that little man in black there say
a woman can't have as much rights as a man
cause Christ wasn't a woman
Where did your Christ come from?
From God and a woman!
Man had nothing to do with him!
If the first woman God ever made
was strong enough to turn the world
upside down, all alone
together women ought to be able to turn it
rightside up again.

- Sojourner Truth, 1797-1883

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Recipe for pizza dough.

Recipe for pizza dough.
300gm flour
1tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1tsp yeast
175ml water
Add oil approx 3/4 table spoon.
Leave about an hour. Until it double the size.

Slim.
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The little noisemaker turn 7.

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Adam birthday present.

Adam receives a bionicle from his grandmother and cousin! His birthday is tomorrow.



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SINGAPORE: More than half of flu cases here (53%) are H1N1 positive. The number had jumped from just 13 per cent in a span of only four weeks.

The latest data by Singapore's Health Ministry showed that the country was well past the mitigation stage for the management of H1N1 flu cases.

Giving an update in Parliament on Monday, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the virus circulating in Singapore currently is largely benign, with almost all patients recovering fully.

He added Singapore remains in Yellow alert because unlike seasonal flu, the at-risk groups involve younger adults with underlying medical problems.

Moving forward, Mr Khaw said H1N1 prevalence in the country should peak within a week or two.

The little noisemaker that is ill.

Tonight is the second night that Adam is ill. I was told to pick him up from school yesterday as he managed to hit a temperature of 37.7. I took him to the doctor and it was 37.4 I think as a precaution, the doctor gave him two days of medical leave and told me to bring him back for a medical review if his temp hit 38. Well, it did, that very night. I brought him to the doc again in the morning and his temp then was 38.5. Doc prescribed Neurofen, a stronger anti pyrectic medicine as compared to paracetamol.

This evening, his mom too had a bout of breathlessness. Took her to the doctor, and doc diagnosed her as having asthma.

I think it was my fault for not stressing enough to Risa and Adam to take his medicine at six. As result Adam waited for us for dinner and by the time we arrived it already 8. Risa, not knowing any better, did not administer the medication to Adam as he has not taken his dinner. So by 9.00 p.m his temp rose to 39.3. Su gave him another dose of Neurofen and he is now sleeping.

If not for the fact that his lips are reddish and his face is flush, one would not think that Adam is sick. Still active, still cheeky and still hungry, he appears to be perfectly normal. But appearance can be deceiving. I'm not betting that I will get a good night sleep later. Most probably, I'll have to sponge him around 3. How do I know? 15 years of being a medic tell me so.

Be strong, I tell myself this morning as visions and images of him, very sick and in the hospital, came floating in my mind. I really hope, it will not come to that.

As for me, aside from muscle aches and swollen hands, everything seems to be ok.

Be strong, god willing.

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The little noisemaker that listened.

Adam came home the other day, in his usual talkative self. He has become so talkative that one even tends to ignore he is there. Anyway, while I was reading the newspaper, he came to up and said, "Abah, I got ten upon ten for my listening comprehension." Giving the usual reply, "that's good," etc etc, I noticed him still standing next to me. I turned and stared him in the eyes, and with a cheeky smile, he added, "I'm the only one in my class who managed to do that!" I don't know what got over me, but I hugged him. Maybe it was because it was a natural, parent-like, thing to do, maybe I was surprised that he was the only one that could do it, or maybe I was shocked that he was the only one who could do it. Considering that this is his first attempt and exposure to a listening comprehension test, I'm very, very happy.

So, being that happy father, I sat him down and made him tell me how could he have achieved such wondrous results.

He replied was, "I listened."

That one sentence, those two words brought tears to my eyes.

You know of somebody, who hears but never listened? He is the one who pissed you off for not being there for you. Well, to many, adults and children included, listening is a highly unattainable skill. I think, in this respect there are just two types of people. Not those who can or those who can't, but those who will and those who won't. This is so real that MOE conducts a course that incorporates the skill of how to listen. Why is it that we need to learn to listen and not just to hear.

Double decker

Double decker
I am now in a double decker bus after sending my car for it's regular
servicing. I am sitting way in front on the upper deck. While
listening to
Miley Cyrus the climb and looking At the ever changing view I say this
is very exhilirating.
Am in hougang now and soon I will reach my destination, that is
tampines. Going to the library and return some of the books I borrowed
and maybe I go into jb.

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Sleeping in the study tonight.

Sleeping in the study tonight.
Have not done this for quite some time. It's a personal choice not a
have to choice. I am sleeping here so that I could do what I have done
during my bachelor years, that is listening to music while falling
asleep.
Listening to il divo's sempre. Anyway, it's two in the morning and I
have to wake up early tomorrow. Not a nice thing on a Saturday. Lots
of errands to run.

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Tuition.

Tuition.
This is the second tuition assignment. I am tutoring my neigjbour's
son. He is in p6. I have not taught p6 for a long time. I hope I can
handle it. Does not pay much but I like to think that I am making
better use of my time.
I am also tutoring the daughters of
my ex colleagues. Again, does not pay much.

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Adam swimming lesson.

Adam swimming lesson.
I am at sengkang swimming pool now and it's such a pleasure to have a
parking lot. I still have to make a big round trip to the entrance of
the complex but it's ok. Actually I can view Adam from where I am. His
pool us just over the fence.
Been to jusco, bukit indah and I must say that it's a very nice place.
It's huge and I have yet to venture anywhere else besides the food
court and a quarter of the supermarket. Bought sushi for Adam. It was
about 50 cents each. He seems to love it. According to one of the
staff, the shopping centre was opened about 6 months ago. I hope the
management can maintain the complex cleanliness.

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Swine flu.

Swine flu.
Just heard that there are three new cases in my wife school. This is
really starting to worry me. Not only is my son at risk my wife is at
risk too.
A friend of mine who is from the school I use to teach is under
quarantine orders. Apparently, he was in close proximity to an army
liasion officer during a briefing in the ne show. Sheesh.

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First day of school and I had readily settled in the usual routine except this time there are some twists. I have registered myself as a relief teacher and thus I could be callled any day. Thus, today I sent Su to school all dressed up only to find that there were no calls for me. Oh well, it was a good day for a nap anyways. So, having just woken up from a nap I should be off to complete some errands.

First day of school and I had readily settled in the usual routine
except this time there are some twists. I have registered myself as a
relief teacher and thus I could be callled any day. Thus, today I sent
Su to school all dressed up only to find that there were no calls for
me. Oh well, it was a good day for a nap anyways. So, having just
woken up from a nap I should be off to complete some errands.
Will be giving tuition this afternoon but I am all ready for that.
Checked the motoring website and it's jammed up on the way back to
Singapore. I think I should make my way now. Oh oh, toilet calls first.
The swine flu is really getting me worried. The reported case now
exceeds 500 and still schools are kept open. Thus the countdown has
begin. If there is no major outbreak in the next seven days then, all
is well. But all it takes is just once instance if swine flu related
case and any amount of regret is useless.

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