T_T sick...

Hey~ :D I was sick for the past two days, down with a sickening fever and some annoying lethargy sticking to me like a salesperson who won't give up D:. I had to miss my Malay test yesterday (no, not that I wanted to take Malay, but its compulsory) and Math paper this morning.. sigh. My fever went down to normal temperature yesterday night and it's stayed that way ever since! ^-^ Yay?

'Fraid not... I woke up this morning and realized I had 2 mosquito bites -_-. My area is on red alert.. with more than 10 dengue cases in my block wth. Some mild red spots appeared near the bites, but the incubation period is approximately 3 days.. They aren't itchy or whatnot and they may be burst capillaries D:

Damn I'm just so worried now T_T Not sure whether to go to a doctor or just observe :3

Removal of Useless Schoolwork Stuff

I've decided to take down whatever of those stuff I posted up there to help in CTs since I gave up typing that whole lot of gibberish switching tabs and flipping paper ._. I resorted to just re-copying everything out neatly on paper. And they've been an eyesore all this while with those subject headers reminding me of tests everyday D:. So they're gone now :D that's all. I shall get back to mugging.

Random Post #1 - Impossibility

Many people say everything is possible, as long as you have the will to do it. But such things like stapling water to a tree is indeed impossible. However, if people say nothing is impossible, how can stapling water to a tree be impossible? My friend asked me this question haha.

=MAH LOGICAL EXPLANATION=

If everything (yes, every single thing) is possible, it would mean nothing is impossible.
However, since everything is possible, the possibility of the impossible happening would be possible.
(I haven't seen reanimation of the dead though, an impossible thing)

=Layman Terms=

Everything can be happen
So, the impossible can also take place.

Therefore, to those people who say nothing is impossible.. the impossible is possible. Really though, even without this explanation, how can things like flying without the help of technology and stapling water to a tree be possible? True, stapling water traps SOME molecules, but most will flow out. The phrase 'nothing is impossible' is, after all, just another phrase to boost your self-esteem that you can do anything with hard work. I do agree though, that hard work gets you somewhere. But that alone will never allow you to do impossible things. If you jump and flap your arms from the second story off (of course sustaining injuries in the process) you'll still be unable to fly. If you constantly burnt yourself to make yourself heat-resistant, it wouldn't work either. That's just life, some things can't be done. We should all just face up to reality.

Subject Notes~

Heyy people~ since my common tests (exams) are round the corner, I've decided to type out my notes to help in studying and memorization ^-^. Feel free to take any part of these notes, since I'm typing all these out with some variations. The topics are mainly for sec 2 (year 2) for now, until I find the time to upload those I had last year.

OT: I found my old instagram account which I lost some time back xD I plan to start using it but I've no idea what pictures to upload.. since I'm not a camwhore fan.. :P

~Judgement

YWP Photojournalism 2 - Illegal Parking

Heyo people. This is my second photojournalism article I wrote for the YWP, and I won't be uploading my final piece (sadly, due to personal reasons). Once again, I stress that ANY real life figures in the photos are totally coincidental, I have also attempted to block any confidential information (like car plate numbers). Thank you, and do drop me a comment if you are on the verge of depression due to coincidental appearance in the below text.

Pardon me, the photo is upside down and I can't change it.

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Photo: A vehicle illegally parked outside a turn        

            Illegal parking is a common sight in Singapore wherein motorists park or stop their cars  to wait for reasons other than immediately taking up or setting down persons, goods or luggage. Some examples of illegal parking are parking on double yellow lines, parking within 3 metres of a bus stop or junction, etc. Such behaviour is inconsiderate and can cause traffic jams, inconvenience or putting the lives of others at risk.

            Parking illegally at a lane on a busy road especially during peak hours will force vehicles on the same lane to switch lane to avoid the vehicle, thus making the traffic congested and move slower due to the sudden increase of vehicles changing lanes. Other inconsiderate drivers who do not slow down to make way for these vehicles and instead opt to pick up their speed may cause car crashes. If the vehicle is parked just before a pedestrian crossing, vehicles behind may not be able to see pedestrians crossing. Thinking that the road is clear, they will continue to drive on. This puts the life of the pedestrian at risk if he walks into vision as the car is too near to brake. In some cases of illegal parking, the vehicle blocks another vehicle which is appropriately parked in a parallel parking lot, blocking and preventing the other vehicle from exiting its parking lot. This will result in the driver being unable to drive off until the vehicle behind or in front has moved away. Last but not least, when the vehicle is parked just outside a car park exit, exiting vehicles' drivers will have a difficult time spotting other vehicles coming their way until they are rather close up. This proves to be inconvenient to them as well.

            The Singapore Police Force also imposes various types of fines under different rules and natures for illegal parking. These fines can range from $25 to $300, depending on severity and type of vehicle. The fines are administered by traffic police wardens who frequently patrol the roads. One way to reduce illegal parking is to educate motorists on the proper spots to park, and where they should not park. 

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YWP Photojournalism 1 - Stray Cats

Okay, enough of the essays :D I've an incomplete one which I never found the time to complete, and I'll be uploading that later (free for leeching). So.. I'm moving on to some photojournalism articles. I did two, one on stray (feral) cats and another on illegal parking. Do not that ANY vehicles or faces found in these photos are PURELY THE PRODUCT OF AMATEUR PHOTOSHOPPING and are not meant to cause any mental distress to any individual. I apologize if you resemble any figures shown in the photos. Thank you.

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Photo: An old lady feeding a stray cat below a HDB block [courtesy of Wayne]

            Lately, there has been an increasing population of stray/feral cats around the HDB estates in Singapore. One of the reasons for the increase in population is the feeding of stray cats which are not sterilized, causing them to exacerbate the current situation. While feeding of stray cats is well intended, the leftover containers or food will be considered as littering, which is an offence in Singapore punishable by law.

            One adverse effect of the increasing population of cats is that they will become a nuisance, defecating all over the place as they please, including outside the residents' units on upper floors. Stray cats can also carry germs and diseases (eg. SARS). This can cause serious hygiene issues in that particular region if there is an extremely large population of cats. Certain residents may be allergic to animal fur as well, thus if cats are left to roam around on the ground floor or upstairs, their allergies may be triggered.

The AVA (Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority) is currently taking several measures to control the cat population, mainly by culling and sterilization. Sterner laws or CCTV cameras can also be installed along walkways to lower the chance of feeding by passers-by or residents. Educating the public about not feeding stray cats and inculcating a sense of responsible pet ownership can also help to improve the situation. However, education is a long term process and will take time.

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YWP Essay 2 - Kidnap

Once again, I claim full credit for all these works~ PLAGIARISM IS A CRIME!~
Anyway, this was my second essay, something I wrote way back in Primary 3 or 4 about 5 years ago, haha. I'd made some amendments to it, changing it *SLIGHTLY*, thus the baby starting is still present. I submitted this as well xD
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            It was a bright and sunny morning in the mid-year June school

holidays. The golden rays of sunshine filtered through my window as I

subconsciously reached for my beeping alarm clock on the small table beside

me. The clock displayed 10:30am. I jolted awake, remembering about my

class gathering which was scheduled at 12pm! I took a quick shower, had a

change of clothes and ran out of the door with a slice of egg toast in my

mouth.

           

            Upon arriving at the bus stop, a crowd had formed. Boy, it was sure a

long wait. The minutes ticked by, ten, twenty, thirty, before the bus finally

arrived. As I boarded the bus, I was pushed and jostled by the seemingly

endless hordes of sweat-drenched, impatient passengers. After a couple of

stops, I managed to find a seat at the innermost end of the bus. I was sitting

down in the middle beside a man and a boy who seemed to be his son.

           

            He started growling to the boy menacingly, “You’d better keep your

mouth shut and not say anything, do as I say!” The boy meekly nodded his

head. How could a parent treat his child in such a manner? I wondered to

myself. Finally, I arrived at my stop. The man and the boy alighted the bus as

well. In the corner of my eye, I saw the man roughly shove the boy up onto an

unmarked van, whose car plate was also gone. My suspicions arose upon

seeing this, and the thought hit me : It may be a kidnap.

           

            I immediately hailed a cab and told the uncle, “Uncle! Could you please

follow that unmarked van up ahead? I suspect there’s a kidnap going on!” The

taxi driver made no hesitation and sped off after the van. The journey was

tough as the van turned many times at every junction it came too, making it

hard to stay on their tail. At one point in time, the traffic light flashed red,

stopping us while the van drove off ahead. I gave a weak groan, but the taxi

driver told me, “This road keeps going straight without much turns, we have

not lost them yet. I frequently drive past this place.” I heaved a sigh of relief

after hearing this.

           

            After all this driving, reality hit me. We were alone, just the two of us,

going after kidnappers who may be armed. I quipped, “Should we call the

police?” The taxi driver agreed and I dialed triple nine. The operator

answered the phone, “Hello, how may I help you?” I spoke urgently but clearly

into the phone, “I suspect there’s a kidnapping case going on, it’s headed to

the forest at Sembawang. I’m with a taxi driver following the van.” The

operator replied, “We’re dispatching nearby officers to the location soon.”

           

            Once again, we were on the van’s tail. We followed them, but not too

closely in case they got suspicious about us, and arrived at Sembawang

forest. The kidnappers dragged the poor boy off the van and brought him to a

dilapidated hut. Under the cover of the thick undergrowth, we continued to

observe them. After a few minutes of observing them, we noticed some

movement in the nearby trees. Men dressed in navy blue uniform stepped out

of the gloomy forest and surrounded the hut. Two of them spotted us and told

us to stay out of sight lest we get hurt in the process. We went back to the

cab which was not far away from where we were hidden moments ago.

           

            Out of curiosity, we peered out of the windows and at the hut. There

was a loud bang – a gunshot – from the hut and a police officer fell to the

ground with a sickening thud as two of his colleagues rushed over and

dragged him to safety. The other officers closed in, guns drawn. At that

moment all hell broke loose. Multiple gunshots from the hut could be heard

and the officers replied with more gunshots.

           

            As quickly as it all started, it ended as the officers broke down the

rotting wooden door with ease, leaving the kidnappers with nowhere to run. It

appears that they immediately surrendered and were handcuffed without putting up  any resistance.

           

            At that point of time, the boy’s parents had arrived on the scene as

well, after receiving the police’s call. They saw the kidnappers and unleashed

their fury, clawing at the kidnappers and ranting at them. After a seemingly long, dramatic scene, they finally turned their attention to us. They realized that we were the ones who made the police report and bravely followed the kidnappers to their "lair", and begun thanking us profusely. The boy's father, Mr Tan, turned out to be a rich investor and offered us each a cheque of $1000 as a reward for saving his son. We immediately turned down the cheques, telling them that we did it out of goodwill without expecting any reward in return. Thereafter, the police officers brought us back to the police station to take our statements.

           

            After taking our statements, Mr Tan gave us a lift home as a way of thanking us. On the way back, the day's events kept replaying in my mind as if they were happening before my eyes all over again. The memories of this day will be etched in my mind for eternity.

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