Issue 2 第二期

:.: 2009 MAY:.:


.::SECOND ISSUE::.

二零零九年 五月份

__ 第二版 __


@小燕子 Yoko、铁蝴蝶 Platinum Butterfly

ONE

What should you do when a monster runs through your front door?


Run out of your house through the back door.

TWO

Brother: "Did you take a shower?"


Sister: "Why do you ask? Is one missing?"

(奇怪...)

夜深人静的一晚，在最后一辆巴士里仅剩下一名身穿白衣裤的女郎坐在后排......车长正专心的开着车。车长转身开后面......咦，女郎不见了！！司机害怕得急忙刹车！没过多久，车长回头又看见了女郎！司机者才继续懊恼得开起车来。这时，司机开车镜时...女郎又不见了了！！！紧张的他立刻刹车！女郎这时出现在他眼前......司机转头一看，他的心脏都快跳出来了！女郎的头发乱得要命，说：“老娘和你有仇吗？我每次绑鞋带，你就刹车！”


Merlion Roar stops this week. 本期暂停


BY 石头诗 Sheng Tou Chi

My School Daze 书包太重



MEDIACORP CHANNEL 8 新传媒八频道


#20 EPISODES


Cast: Chen Hanwei 陈汉伟, Ann Kok 郭舒贤, Terence Cao 曹国辉, Rui En 芮恩, Cynthia Koh, Chen Tian Wen 陈天文, Lin Meijiao 林梅娇, Eelyn Kok 郭惠雯.


Tan Xiangchun is a traditional, Chinese-educated senior teacher who deeply feels unappreciated at work because of his poor command of the English language. The younger generation no longer sees the importance of their mother tongue and moral education. As such, they despise and disrespect him. Gradually, Xiangchun becomes disillusioned with education and upon facing some health issues, dejectedly leaves the teaching line.



Xiangchun's wife, Kang Qianzhen, used to compile textbooks with the Ministry of Education. She had left her high-paying job for more flexibility in juggling her children and career, and started a tuition centre in the heartlands, hoping to carve out a great career in the education industry. Not wanting to be a loafer, Xiangchun becomes a staff of her centre.



Xiangchun's younger brother, Tan Xiangfeng, is free-spirited and uninhibited by nature. A trend-setter, he's a freelance DJ, model and because of his travel articles, is a celebrity of sorts. Their father died young and Xiangchun had been shouldering the responsibility of caring for Xiangfeng.



@小燕子 Yoko

The season of giving. You guessed it... Christmas! It is also celebrated by many others from different religions. Christmas celebrations include various traditions such as the arrival of Santa Claus, Christmas trees and the exchange of gifts.


So who is this 'Santa Claus' I've been talking about? Well, I did a research on him and according to a myth, he is a merry old man with red and white clothes, with eight flying reindeer, which is later joined by Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer. The home of Santa Claus is located on or near the North Pole and he has the habit of filling socks or stockings with presents on the night of December 24th. Santa Claus is also said to possess the habit of entering houses through the chimney.


"But every myth has to origin from somewhere..." I thought while reading a web page. And indeed the myth did origin from somewhere else- 4th Century A.D. The basis for the Santa Claus is Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna (Izmir), in what is now Turkey. Nicholas lived in the 4th century A.D, as said earlier. He was very rich, generous, and loving towards children. Often he gave joy to poor children by throwing gifts in through their windows. The modern day image of Santa Claus has been very much evolved and has attained a commercial status. But nonetheless this image has still preserved the essence of the old cult.


The present day Santa Claus is variedly different from the one that originated. With changing time and culture, their has been an immense evolution of modern day Santa Claus.


Finally, what is Christmas without, PRESENTS! Christmas toys have charming qualities that are long-lasting and help children appreciate the special occasion of Christmas. Christmas toys combine fun and the opportunity for children to grow, learn and explore.





Crystal Chat 洁聊

@小燕子Yoko


Introduction 简介


It has been a while since I first joined TPW and my job as a reporter has been pretty enjoyable so far. My boss is really, really nice and all of the other reporters are pleasant.
Since young, I had always wanted to be a reporter and realising that dream of mine has really been fulfilling. As I get assignments on a weekly basis, I have to learn to juggle my schoolwork with my job.
Just so you know, it is not all a bed of roses. There are times in which my boss gives me almost unbelievable deadlines that I still have to meet at all cost. (No offence though, boss...) But after completing your article, you get the feeling of accomplishment after your report is edited and out on the web, for all to see.
At times, it is hard. While at others, it is just plain fun. In all, I just want to tell all of you out there, if you want to be a reporter, join our crew. And harvest your own seeds.


杂锦饭Jumbled Up


Stops this week 本期暂停


人生如戏Life-Words
@石头诗Sheng Tou Chi

从前从前


...最近考试期间，要忙这忙那的，简直就是一个头两个大。

为了准时交稿以让截稿顺利，我呢，决定写篇不同的文章。


从前，没人会故意修改及乱唱自己的国歌。今天，唱国歌时，耳边传来的或许根本都不是歌声，反而是有如鸡猫乱叫的声音，此风气若持续，将影响下一代。

在繁荣的新加坡都市，设备是如此的完善，不知满足的人们议论纷纷，成天批评来批评去的，可见这已演变成了另一种社会风气。但话说回来，埋怨也有对的，譬如说新加坡的社会文化没那么多，整天就是建商场，一栋又一栋，一些商场即没水准也粗造，不禁让人摇头置之。

文章虽是短了些，但下星期将在继续探讨这些社会风气。