tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post113911560142480251..comments2024-03-29T12:16:37.296+08:00Comments on My Singapore News: must RI join the crowdChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139635943021555762006-02-11T13:32:00.000+08:002006-02-11T13:32:00.000+08:00not really elfred.the sim wonghoo expeience is wha...not really elfred.<BR/><BR/>the sim wonghoo expeience is what america can afford. throwing wild oats and some will end up as majestic trees. very few be sim wonghoo because of our size.<BR/><BR/>the phillip yeo formula will also work in its own way. the result may be different. there may not be sim wonghoos coming out from that disk. the ingredients and conditions are different. but you can get Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139577858070563812006-02-10T21:24:00.000+08:002006-02-10T21:24:00.000+08:00Didn't MM call for More Scholars to be entrepreneu...Didn't MM call for More Scholars to be entrepreneurs? Maybe Mr Philips Yeo'd wanna set a good leading example...<BR/><BR/>What style? Hahahaha... I don't such if EDB can have more Mr Sim WFs and its <I>performance</I> would be many more times than current the government won't be any less happier... :D As I said, it's more cost efficient to create a Sim WF than a scholar... Hahahahahahahaha...<BR/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139566680198429172006-02-10T18:18:00.000+08:002006-02-10T18:18:00.000+08:00sim wong hoo's style of management and approaches ...sim wong hoo's style of management and approaches are probably more suitable to nurturing a new breed of entreprenuers and business men.<BR/><BR/>like it or not, a civil servant will be a civil servant. but civil servants are good in their own areas.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139564347205891682006-02-10T17:39:00.000+08:002006-02-10T17:39:00.000+08:00I suppose the probability of leader from RI is hig...I suppose the probability of leader from RI is high and the probabilty that RI has the talents for politics should be <B>differentiated</B>.<BR/><BR/>I never underestimate the potential of talents... which is in fact why I suppose Mr Sim WF should take over A*Star instead. For one, his great success of a lone effort never need to be backed by suing or threatening to sue nobodies...<BR/><BR/>You Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139479438482283682006-02-09T18:03:00.000+08:002006-02-09T18:03:00.000+08:00elfred,the cream of singapore is in ri and another...elfred,<BR/><BR/>the cream of singapore is in ri and another one or two schools. and very likely most of the leaders will come from that pool. nothing wrong for them to aspire to be the leaders of tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>if they are not good enough, we are in trouble.<BR/><BR/>true that academic brilliance is not equated with good leadership or political leadership. but the probability is high for oneChua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139475908593429132006-02-09T17:05:00.000+08:002006-02-09T17:05:00.000+08:00They wanna be Prime Ministers... But are they real...They wanna be Prime Ministers... But are they really suitable? Managers for Ministers maybe.<BR/><BR/>Scholars ain't necessarily good political elements, and across times, it's (superficial) scholars who almost readily mess up a nation.<BR/><BR/>A PM whose enlightenment level is peanuts compare to the academic performance is a disaster in the making. Luckily, MM is still around to sense this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139306954149621422006-02-07T18:09:00.000+08:002006-02-07T18:09:00.000+08:00the teachers must have done some calculation. this...the teachers must have done some calculation. this may be the flaw of a very competitive system. the students of ris all want to be prime ministers or rocket scientists. football is only for fun.<BR/><BR/>they may think it is a fun they can do without and have more important things to do. it is their decision. <BR/><BR/>the students may think otherwise.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139305503420749552006-02-07T17:45:00.000+08:002006-02-07T17:45:00.000+08:00But I don't understand why the hack in the entire ...But I don't understand why the hack in the entire RI that none would wanna take on other schools, in all sporting sense ie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139305450193123302006-02-07T17:44:00.000+08:002006-02-07T17:44:00.000+08:00Whatever, I agree or disagree in accordance to whe...Whatever, I agree or disagree in accordance to whether things make sense or not. If you are driving at other schools bother RI, I of course agree with you.<BR/><BR/>It's as if you wanna give me $15,000, of course I most likely agreeable too. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139272713870627352006-02-07T08:38:00.000+08:002006-02-07T08:38:00.000+08:00elfred,agreeing or disagreeing depends on the cont...elfred,<BR/><BR/>agreeing or disagreeing depends on the context and issues involved. when things affect you directly or indirectly, then it is not simply agreeing to disagree.<BR/><BR/>but some issues really do not affect us personally, so it is just a discourse, an expression of our views. hey we need to exercise our thoughts.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139225670418696482006-02-06T19:34:00.000+08:002006-02-06T19:34:00.000+08:00Weird? Nay... If things can be agreeable on, why d...Weird? Nay... If things can be agreeable on, why disagree?<BR/><BR/>If disagree just for the sake of disagreeing needs be, it's same as agreeing for the sake of agreeing... aka bootlicking.<BR/><BR/>I am too outspoken for that... which is why I have a problem in a messed-up environment. It's almost always the case... a litmus test on the state of society somehow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139210634396279472006-02-06T15:23:00.000+08:002006-02-06T15:23:00.000+08:00hi bulikyre,the issue now boils down to a school d...hi bulikyre,<BR/><BR/>the issue now boils down to a school decision versus the interest of the students. i think the school will have problem if the students insist on representing the school in football. <BR/><BR/>it will thus be an issue that ri will have to find an answer, and stand by its decision.<BR/><BR/>no doubt with the popularity of football, ri will be under pressure to give a good Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139205419251291242006-02-06T13:56:00.000+08:002006-02-06T13:56:00.000+08:00"my point, just for argument basis, is that the sc..."my point, just for argument basis, is that the schools be allowed to make their own choices."<BR/><BR/>My disagreements:<BR/>1. RI <I>is</I> allowed to make its own decision to compete or not. There may be public pressure right now, but ultimately the decision is theirs.<BR/><BR/>2. Even if someone has the right to make a decision, it doesn't automatically mean that the decision is above rebuke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139201053554090742006-02-06T12:44:00.000+08:002006-02-06T12:44:00.000+08:00hooray,elfred finally agree with me. that calls fo...hooray,<BR/><BR/>elfred finally agree with me. that calls for a celebration. this is a very tough guy who will agree with anyone. maybe a bit weird : )Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139200949419811322006-02-06T12:42:00.000+08:002006-02-06T12:42:00.000+08:00hi bulikyre,i am starting to miss your posting. as...hi bulikyre,<BR/>i am starting to miss your posting. as for ri, i have no misgivings if they play or don't play football. i can't disagree with you either on playing to enjoy the game and the competition.<BR/><BR/>my point, just for argument basis, is that the schools be allowed to make their own choices. we have too many forced choices and regulations. we under regulate, over regulate, and want Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139198963095936492006-02-06T12:09:00.000+08:002006-02-06T12:09:00.000+08:00OIC... You mean those who demand of RI.I see your ...OIC... You mean those who demand of RI.<BR/><BR/>I see your point then. If no one in RI wanna play football with other schools, it's up to RI definitely. Yeah, I agree with you on this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139198613372902882006-02-06T12:03:00.000+08:002006-02-06T12:03:00.000+08:00Redbean, if the only objective of organized sport ...Redbean, if the only objective of organized sport was to "win-it-all", then you would of course be correct.<BR/><BR/>However, I think you (and RI) are missing the point of sport. You play because you love the game and you want to better yourself. Maybe you can't win everything, but you appreciate the little victories that come your way. In "My Losing Season", Pat Conroy talks about the experienceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139197510145332262006-02-06T11:45:00.000+08:002006-02-06T11:45:00.000+08:00no, serious,ri has no problem. it is the rest who ...no, serious,<BR/><BR/>ri has no problem. it is the rest who demand that ri plays ball with them is having problem.<BR/><BR/>if i am ri, i will simply tell them, you want to take me on, play my game. if i want to take you on, i will play your game.<BR/><BR/>i choose my time, my place and my game. no sarcasm elfred.<BR/><BR/>when you are good, you do whatever you want. the rest can only be envious Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139193772672638762006-02-06T10:42:00.000+08:002006-02-06T10:42:00.000+08:00Hahahaha... If you are not trying to be sarcastic,...Hahahaha... If you are not trying to be sarcastic, I'd be surprised.<BR/><BR/>What is RI's problem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139187396884075912006-02-06T08:56:00.000+08:002006-02-06T08:56:00.000+08:00acs and ri both have a long history of track recor...acs and ri both have a long history of track records and both develop differently. that is good for free enterprise. no need to be the same in all things. <BR/><BR/>to each his own and from each his best.Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139187316543544452006-02-06T08:55:00.000+08:002006-02-06T08:55:00.000+08:00no lah elfred,in our pursuit for excellence, merit...no lah elfred,<BR/><BR/>in our pursuit for excellence, meritocracy, to be the best, one just have to conserve resources to excel in areas which one can excel. football in ri is just for socialising among themselves, for fun. i think that is acceptable.<BR/><BR/>know your enemy know yourself.<BR/>don't try to be everything. multi tasking is a silly thing. only people who can afford to make other Chua Chin Leng aka redbeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743716923635835397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139119408652668102006-02-05T14:03:00.000+08:002006-02-05T14:03:00.000+08:00There is no shame not to play football. But it is ...There is no shame not to play football. But it is such a shame if an institute as RI can't be mature enough to promote football should there be students who wanna have it which is a game with no shame playing and no shame not playing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139116709498971812006-02-05T13:18:00.000+08:002006-02-05T13:18:00.000+08:00Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Chine...Wikipedia:<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Chinese_School_(International)<BR/><BR/>Answers.com:<BR/><BR/>http://www.answers.com/topic/anglo-chinese-school<BR/><BR/>Now, how cool is that? ;-)Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17473688.post-1139116615026125002006-02-05T13:16:00.000+08:002006-02-05T13:16:00.000+08:00This school has always been an overated waste of t...This school has always been an overated waste of time. It is a GOVERNMENT school, and thus trains GOVERNMENT minds.<BR/><BR/>Anglo-Chinese School OTOH is a Pte. Ltd. It trains independent, anti-authority minds.<BR/><BR/>ACS, Forever more<BR/><BR/>The Best Is Yet To Be!<BR/><BR/>As far as I'm concerned, everyone else can kiss our arses. :-)Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠️https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652498247201967379noreply@blogger.com