The Merchant of Venice is a tragic comedy by William Shakespeare which, Ms Huang, our Language Arts teacher told us to read other the holidays.
Most of us did not do it, and thus this reflection post about why each of us did not read the book. Well, i had left Singapore for Shanghai before SMB message to read the book. When i reached Shanghai, there wasn't any internet connection to access SMB at my relatives house. Therefore i didn't know of such a book that i have to read.
When my flight back to Singapore touched ground on the 18th of June, I had to rush all of my holiday homework before cca camp from 22nd to 24th. Yet, on the morning of 22nd, i fainted because of some illness and was sent to hospital and the last few days of holiday was spent recovering. Thus, i did not read the Merchant of Venice before school starts.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Feature Article
Prejudice against the Disabled at Work
Despite many years of making changes to the way we work, prejudice around employing disabled people is still common.
A study conducted has revealed that 4 out of 10 disabled workers has been prejudged or discriminated at work. The report by the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability also found that 1 out of 5 disabled worker believed that they have not been promoted because of their disability.
The report also revealed that a fifth believed they were over-qualified for their job, and 1 in 10 respondents who required a workplace change to do their job weren’t paid by the company.
John Knight, Leonard Cheshire Disability's head of policy and campaigns, said that the levels of prejudice and discrimination in the workplace reported in our survey are extremely high.
Prejudice is less common for the younger group
However, the report did find that only half as many 18- to
24-year-olds as 45- to 54- year-olds have experienced workplace discrimination or prejudice.
This shows that the discrimination against the unimpaired is getting better for younger people. But the survey provides a clear indication that disabled people can still face many barriers in the workplace.
Acts like, for example, if a business only has a staircase entrance and people with wheelchairs cannot enter, this is prejudiced or discriminatory towards disabled people.
The level of discrimination disabled people still face is surprising given the fact that among most respondents, it is agreed that they are more loyal workers.
Almost 90% of respondents did not agree that the turnover rate for disabled workers would be higher than that for non-disabled workers. Also, 43% did not think that disabled people would be more likely to be frequently absent. So the preconception that the disabled take more time off is not true.
There are people who will still be prejudiced towards disabled people as they don’t understand disability that the world is full of many different people. Some of these prejudiced people will target people on the sole basis that they are in a wheelchair, some because the people have learning difficulties and some because they look different from others.
Solutions
"If the government really wants to support disabled people back to work then tackling discrimination and removing barriers to work must be a top priority."
For example, a job interview consisted of something needing to be read, and a blind person was interviewed, the company should have a tape recording of the question for him to hear.
Finding solutions to the challenges faced by disabled employees are among the top priorities. Where the work needs to be done is in overwhelming prejudice that is still a problem the disabled face at work.
Despite many years of making changes to the way we work, prejudice around employing disabled people is still common.
A study conducted has revealed that 4 out of 10 disabled workers has been prejudged or discriminated at work. The report by the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability also found that 1 out of 5 disabled worker believed that they have not been promoted because of their disability.
The report also revealed that a fifth believed they were over-qualified for their job, and 1 in 10 respondents who required a workplace change to do their job weren’t paid by the company.
John Knight, Leonard Cheshire Disability's head of policy and campaigns, said that the levels of prejudice and discrimination in the workplace reported in our survey are extremely high.
Prejudice is less common for the younger group
However, the report did find that only half as many 18- to
24-year-olds as 45- to 54- year-olds have experienced workplace discrimination or prejudice.
This shows that the discrimination against the unimpaired is getting better for younger people. But the survey provides a clear indication that disabled people can still face many barriers in the workplace.
Acts like, for example, if a business only has a staircase entrance and people with wheelchairs cannot enter, this is prejudiced or discriminatory towards disabled people.
The level of discrimination disabled people still face is surprising given the fact that among most respondents, it is agreed that they are more loyal workers.
Almost 90% of respondents did not agree that the turnover rate for disabled workers would be higher than that for non-disabled workers. Also, 43% did not think that disabled people would be more likely to be frequently absent. So the preconception that the disabled take more time off is not true.
There are people who will still be prejudiced towards disabled people as they don’t understand disability that the world is full of many different people. Some of these prejudiced people will target people on the sole basis that they are in a wheelchair, some because the people have learning difficulties and some because they look different from others.
Solutions
"If the government really wants to support disabled people back to work then tackling discrimination and removing barriers to work must be a top priority."
For example, a job interview consisted of something needing to be read, and a blind person was interviewed, the company should have a tape recording of the question for him to hear.
Finding solutions to the challenges faced by disabled employees are among the top priorities. Where the work needs to be done is in overwhelming prejudice that is still a problem the disabled face at work.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Bob found died, Jem injured
Last night, Bob launched his planned attack on Atticus’ two children, Jem and Scout. Jem was unconscious and Bob was pronounced dead shortly after, leaving Scout at the scene, unharmed. The two was passing by the Radley’s house when “Jem said he heard something.” Said Scout when asked, by Mr. Tate.
It was one an hour after the Maycomb Halloween pageant, and the two children were on their way back from their schoolhouse. Scout was wearing an eye-catching costume when Bob Ewell was believed to have attempted to stab them with a kitchen knife.
Jem and Scout initially thought it was just their friend, Cecil, playing a prank on them like before. Jem later realized the danger; the “stranger” shuffled and dragged his feet.
The three struggled and fought in the dark. Scout was pushed into a wire mesh and just when Bob tries to strangle her, “Jem got up and knocked Mr. Ewell down.” Said Scout. Bob staggered and panted after falling on his own knife, as what Tate concluded after investigating the scene. Mr. Tate believes Bob Ewell accidentally stumbled while holding the knife, while his weight drove it into his chest.
The Finch family called Dr. Reynolds immediately after discovering their two children. “He’s got a bump on the head just like yours, and a broken arm.”, He said.
Mr. Tate and Atticus quarreled over whether Jem killed Bob Ewell after the murder. Atticus thinks that Jem killed Bob Ewell, and disagreed with Heck when Heck said Bob Ewell fell on his knife.
Mr. Finch seemed shocked about the incident, “I thought he’d got it all out of him the day he threatened me. Even if he hadn’t, I thought he’d come after me. “
Boo Radley made his rare appearance at the time of the murder, saving Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell.
“Let the dead bury the dead”, said Mr. Tate.
It was one an hour after the Maycomb Halloween pageant, and the two children were on their way back from their schoolhouse. Scout was wearing an eye-catching costume when Bob Ewell was believed to have attempted to stab them with a kitchen knife.
Jem and Scout initially thought it was just their friend, Cecil, playing a prank on them like before. Jem later realized the danger; the “stranger” shuffled and dragged his feet.
The three struggled and fought in the dark. Scout was pushed into a wire mesh and just when Bob tries to strangle her, “Jem got up and knocked Mr. Ewell down.” Said Scout. Bob staggered and panted after falling on his own knife, as what Tate concluded after investigating the scene. Mr. Tate believes Bob Ewell accidentally stumbled while holding the knife, while his weight drove it into his chest.
The Finch family called Dr. Reynolds immediately after discovering their two children. “He’s got a bump on the head just like yours, and a broken arm.”, He said.
Mr. Tate and Atticus quarreled over whether Jem killed Bob Ewell after the murder. Atticus thinks that Jem killed Bob Ewell, and disagreed with Heck when Heck said Bob Ewell fell on his knife.
Mr. Finch seemed shocked about the incident, “I thought he’d got it all out of him the day he threatened me. Even if he hadn’t, I thought he’d come after me. “
Boo Radley made his rare appearance at the time of the murder, saving Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell.
“Let the dead bury the dead”, said Mr. Tate.
Monday, April 18, 2011
LA online lesson post 2
The pianist
A day in the life of the 20th century war…
Today, I finished my last potato I had since three days ago. The water supply had stopped long ago, and I was living on rainwater. I was trying to conserve my energy when, all of a suddenly, the room right next to room was bombed by a tank. I stood rooted in my room when I saw the dead bodies fly from my right into mine. They were still burning, and I knew I had a few seconds to run from safety before I’m blown up too. I ran up the stairs to the rooftop regardless of how tired I was, then. Finding a way down the roof without being spotted, I was shocked to find the cremate plate on top of me drop in the silence. A sniper wasn’t far from me. As I tried fanatically to jump down the floors, I missed my step and few to the ground, and injured my left leg terribly. I dragged my dead body away from that building, and crawled until I saw a demolished building. Inside a yet to be destroyed thoroughly kitchen, I found food and water.
A day in the life of the 20th century war…
Today, I finished my last potato I had since three days ago. The water supply had stopped long ago, and I was living on rainwater. I was trying to conserve my energy when, all of a suddenly, the room right next to room was bombed by a tank. I stood rooted in my room when I saw the dead bodies fly from my right into mine. They were still burning, and I knew I had a few seconds to run from safety before I’m blown up too. I ran up the stairs to the rooftop regardless of how tired I was, then. Finding a way down the roof without being spotted, I was shocked to find the cremate plate on top of me drop in the silence. A sniper wasn’t far from me. As I tried fanatically to jump down the floors, I missed my step and few to the ground, and injured my left leg terribly. I dragged my dead body away from that building, and crawled until I saw a demolished building. Inside a yet to be destroyed thoroughly kitchen, I found food and water.
LA online lesson post
First pix
Finally receiving some peace, three wounded soldiers quickly treats their teammate. Seeming to be hurt or perhaps even shot near the shoulder, he almost seemed dead, yet still grabbing onto his M16 rifle. As one looks out for enemies or maybe allies, another is wrapping a cloth around his deeply injured teammate, who still had his machine gun bullets coiled around his body. The three lonely soldiers are tired, but that didn’t mean they could waste time or relax, since they can be dead the next second.
Finally receiving some peace, three wounded soldiers quickly treats their teammate. Seeming to be hurt or perhaps even shot near the shoulder, he almost seemed dead, yet still grabbing onto his M16 rifle. As one looks out for enemies or maybe allies, another is wrapping a cloth around his deeply injured teammate, who still had his machine gun bullets coiled around his body. The three lonely soldiers are tired, but that didn’t mean they could waste time or relax, since they can be dead the next second.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sabbaticals for me
The point for sabbaticals is to choose something that you are interested in and learn it during that particular week. It's not for you to take part in something that you do not like at all. The situation i have here is my dad asked me to pay the fees for sabbaticals. It doesn't sound too impossible yet. But i my pocket money does not include anything than the minimum i require for my bus fares and buying food(reccess, lunch and dinner). Furthermore, none of my own ang-pao money can be used by me, which leaves me with absolutely no more extra money to pay those sabbatical courses which i'm interested in. When i asked my dad about it, he said it's just too bad, and that i will choose courses which i do not like, or earn the money myself. How reasonable.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Anyone is guilty who watches this and does nothing
Many a times, boys who only knows how to study are called nerds by his peers. This refers to those who limit their free time like reccess and after school to only studying and mugging. Actually i agree that one should spend his or her free time more efficiently like doing sports or even playing something instead of just one thing. But most of the time those people are being called names and given permanent nicknames because of that, and many just choose to close one eye. I think that even though i disagree with just studying all the time, it's still one's right to choose what to do, after all. Therefore i think others shouldn't give those people nicknames or look down on them. Nonetheless, they are our friends and we should respect them.
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