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Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Catch

'Catch' a commonly used word. However many still do not know the meaning of the word through words, but this word is instead learnt thrugh action, such as playing the game 'catching'. 'Catch' is often used to state that you wanted to contain something of obtain something (sort of...).

'Catch' is now used so often that even certain animals were taught to respond to it. Personally, I feel that the word 'catch' have been used for so much that people (including me) could use it without much thinking.

'Catch' is a word that is used to state a action, such as in the sentence "The policeman is trying to catch the felon who is trying to escpe.", which tells you what the policeman is doing. Also, 'catch' is used as a threat, as in the phrase "If I catch you doing...", which tells you the person is warning him/her against doing something.

'Catch' is a unique word; compared to the other 5 letter English words in the world, this is a word that is very difficult to define. Despite it being a simple word, it is a word with lots of potential.

posted by Nicholas Kwan @ 1:30 PM  0 comments

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Thursday, January 20, 2005

Terrorism

What is Terrorism? Is it a act done by a group of notorious people who wanted power, or is it an act done to force governments in countries to give the protestors what they want? Actually, the real meaning of this word back 20 years ago means power by force. It is to refer to the cruel acts done by the governor to the people and these acts are seen as a bad thing to the citizens. It is a act done by governors to the people to get what the governor wants, and not the other way round!

Over the years, the meaning of these words have been altered so much that it is to mean the people are doing acts against the government to get want they want. Now, terrorism seems to be a trendy act amongst protestors. They resort to violence first, then they will sweet-talk later, that is when there are many casuaties. I felt that terrorism is disgusting and I am totally against it. It is a fight which involve many others who are innocent.

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The internet

The internet is a hub used for the transferring of information so that others could view it. Internet from time to time have been gradually improving, making it more easier for others to view and become more resistant to viruses being sent over to harm other innocent computers.

There are many internet jargons, such as broadband, blogs, protocol, and many others. The internet nowadays is brimming with information. An average of 1 website is published every hour. It is no wounder when finding a suitable name, it is very difficult as others had already snatched it.

The internet is a great place to send information which you know about, or creating a impressive website to show of to others, or find the information which you need.

As great as internet sounds, it is now unsafe to venture into the web without the protection of a antivirus software, or a protective firewall. This is because there are potential hackers or pranksters sending out viruses and worms.

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Very Basic Html

Very Basic Html

Html can be very useful at times, such as when you are trying to format your very own blog. This page is dedicated to some of my classmates who do not know much about html.

Tags:

<html>

</html>

Definition: Start and end of every document.

<p></p>

Definition: Start and end of every paragraph.

<h1></h2>

Definition: Header style no. 1

<h2></h2>

Definition: Header style no.2

<h3></h3>

Definition: Header style no.3

<h4></h4>

Definition: Header style no.4

<h5></h5>

Definition: Header style no.5

<h6></h6>

Definition: Header style no.6

<strong></strong>

Definition: Bold text

<em></em>

Definition: Italic text

<u></u>

Definition: Underlined text

<li>

Definition: A list

<ol>
<li>
</ol>

Definition: Numbered list

<ul>
<li>
</ul>

Definition: Bulleted list

<img src="...">

Definition: Image. Replace ... with the url of a file in another website.

<!--...-->

Definition: Comment. Replace ... with anything. This will be ignored by web browsers.

posted by Nicholas Kwan @ 5:38 PM  0 comments

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Games

Almost everyone in the world can't live without games. Games is used as a means of distressing. However, like drugs, games can make you feel good but later you may crave a bit more. But anyway, who really bothers. I have to admit that I am also hooked on some games. Actually, my most favourite game is ---- (sorry, I will put this in 4 years time).

As long as the game is nice, who would bother about the age level the game is meant for (eg. M 18 games, if you know what I mean). Game, good and much exciting. Games is often thought to be meant for small children, however, majority of the games are also meant for adults, and teens.

Games, I view is something not too bad, but it is also something not too good either. Balancing your time while playing the game will make it more enjoyable.

posted by Nicholas Kwan @ 4:57 PM  0 comments

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Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Mathematics

Mathematics

Maths. Maths. MATHS. What makes Maths a miserable subject to many? Is it because it has a unlimited supply of tricky questions that seems to have no answer, or it just bores you to a state that you decide to quit. Whatever it is, Maths is actually a subject that carries a reigh of Maths haters (except for tthe subject 'History' which more people dislike than Maths). Many would get other's opinions for start, or maybe a series of frustrating questions as an introduction to the subject. However, little did many know that Maths is very important in the modern society.

I feel that Maths is a subject that is very important. Reason? Well, in the world without Maths, yes, there is no Maths homework, but picture this, you want to return home from school on the 1st day of school, and takes out a map to find where your home is (I know this is a ridiculous scenario). Even so, you cannot tell what is the distance of your school from the house and other important numerical values. Nobody would not be able to cook anything to eat as they do not know how much of an ingredient to use.

Maths is often underestimated and thought as a useless subject that gives stress to them. Maths have rarely been thought as a subject that bring mankind to the current state it is now - skyscrapers, internet, money...

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Monday, January 17, 2005

Cities

What makes an metropolitan city so special? I feel that metropolis cities are one of man's most greatest achievements. Its a place where the rich dwells and the poor rarely settles. It is a place of buildings that could touch the skies, and the flooding of cars at road junctions.

The smell of sulphur emissions from vehicles are ever present and the sound of trains rattling the window planes add buzz to the bustling city life. Cities hold the people, the people hold the nation, the nation holds the key to prosperity in the city.

Aye, the city - anyone could gain something, while another loses something. Its like betting in a casino. When a skyscraper comes to the city, it becomes enemies with the other financial companies. Its no wonder the rich dominates this land wherelse the poor finds the countryside more smoothing.

The city - It is packed with crime and the paid police sometimes do not bother at all. Crime does not pay, but keeps being a trend amongst locals.

posted by Nicholas Kwan @ 6:24 PM  0 comments

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Friday, January 14, 2005

Orange

Orange

Introduction to orange
Orange refers to a citrus fruit. Oranges as you know can be found in many places, especially countries with warm climates. Oranges is an edible fruit commonly known as a ... orange. Its taste compromises of a mixture between sourness and sweetness, which is why it makes this fruit so unique from other fruits such as apples and lemon.

Description of oranges
The presence of the sour taste is resulted from the existance of citric acid. As all acids tasted sour, such as pure vinegar, oranges also will have this taste. Oranges sometimes tasted sweet as sugars are present in the fruit.

Uses of oranges
Oranges are sometimes used as garnishing for certain foods. They can be used to flavor objects(eg. medicine) which does not seem to have a pleasant taste. In the present however, artificial flavouring which tasted much sweeter than the real oranges have been developed and has replaced oranges in the modern world for many things.

posted by Nicholas Kwan @ 10:44 AM  0 comments

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Friday, January 07, 2005

Glass

What is glass?
The word "glass" actually originates from the latin word "glacies" (which means "ice"). Glass is called differently depending on the language, such as German and Roman. Glass, to many is known as something that is clear, transparent and is something that breaks and shatters easily. Contrary to this popular belief, glass is actually relatively strong and hard-wearing, which means that it could last very long even without much proper care.
How is glass made?
Glass is formed when sillica from sand, together with several other substances are heated to very high and extreame temperatures above 1000 degrees celsius. Glass however can have some of its properties changed when added with certain substances, such as titanium, which can give glass a yellow colour.
The history of glass
Naturally forming glass, have been found and discovered to be used by people as far back as 4000 years ago, which was at that time considered valuable. Then later, about 2000 years ago, the glass blowing technique was invented, and centuries later, what became of glass has now then become an item of everyday life.
What is glass used for?
Glass is now found almost anywhere in the modern world ~ the windows, the automatic doors we see at any shopping centre, the showcase windows, some old spectacles, and even in some televisions. Glass is a substance that may be useful in decorating objects, such as a building. Glass is a beneficial substance, but to maybe some others, glass may be a hinderence.

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