Hungry Come Here.....

I don't normally share this kind of food post here, but this outlet comes highly recommended. I'd give it 4.5 out of a maximum of 5 Shadow Stars. If u r in the vicinity of Jurong East MRT, swing by this lor mee outlet for a bowl of slurpilicious noodles drenched in what tastes like nectar leaked from heaven! At $4.50 per bowl, it's not too heavy on the wallet.....

It's located on the ground level of Devan Nair Institute, the building just opposite IMM. Note that it opens only till 3pm and is closed on Sunday. See link HERE

So if ur tummy starts to growl in the midst of ur exam revision, hop by the place if u r near. They also do ta-bao, I think?

GP Prelim P1 Essay Qns 2020

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I've compiled the list in the link above to facilitate ur revision. It's been a pleasure running alongside u in this leg of ur academic journey. May the outcome awaiting u at the finishing line be one that will bring a smile to ur face! ALL THE BEST and GOOD LUCK in ur papers on Monday....

Signing out,

The Dark Shadow

Step back in time with Doraemon

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There will also be an interactive trail online, called Let's Jalan-Jalan!, which will be launched on Saturday where armchair explorers can learn fun facts about 14 neighbourhoods with an island-wide hunt.

"Because of the pandemic, it's even more important we have Doraemon at the museum. I can imagine the happiness we give to our audience, especially at this difficult time."

The installation is in line with the museum's new positioning as a people's museum....the Doraemon installation has been curated with highlights of the museum's collections from the 1960s through to the 1980s: "It is the merging of the contemporary with the historical aspect. 

The pandemic has prompted the museum to think seriously about the institution's role and function, she adds: "We do have a very important role in various aspects of people's life. The museum is not just about Singapore history or history of civilisations, but also our social role. Increasingly, as we look at the depressing conditions and the circumstances, we also think about how the museum can be a social space for people, how it is related to the well-being and the mental health of our audience."

Qns:
1. ‘Museums have no place in today’s world.’ Discuss. (ACJC Prelim 2020)
2. Assess the view that there is no future for museums. (ASRJC Prelim 2020)

Radio DJ Simon Lim's public Instagram photos stolen by love scammer

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a conman had stolen his identity and used his Instagram pictures to try and court her, with the motive to cheat her

This profile was filled with photos apparently pilfered from Mr Lim's public Instagram profile, simonlim.personality

sent photographs of Mr Lim - also taken from the DJ's public profile - as " updates" on how his day was going

When contacted, Mr Lim told ST that it was not the first time he had spotted fake profiles of himself online, adding that he found it "really scary" to have his identity stolen and his photos used to "catfish" someone and get money.

Qn: Consider the claim that there should be greater control over social media. (ACJC Prelim 2020)

Get Impossible Beef at FairPrice and on RedMart

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"After cows, pigs have the second-largest global environmental footprint. Pigs are the most widely eaten animal in the world, accounting for about 38 per cent of meat production worldwide.

"Even worse than cows, using pigs to make pork poses major threats to public health. Swine and avian flus are the most likely pandemic vectors because they pass easily to humans via faeces in slaughterhouses.

Qn: ‘We should adopt a non-meat diet for the planet’s health.’ Comment. (JPJC Prelim 2020)

Bangladesh's Cabinet okays death penalty for rape amid protests

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"Every day, newspapers carry fresh stories of sexual violence against women," said Ms Sahana Islam, a university student, who joined the protests. "I fear I am next. I want death penalty for the rapists so the rest of the inhuman creeps can learn what will happen to them if they ever dare to do it."

Qns:

1. ‘The death penalty is not justifiable even for the most serious crimes.’ Discuss. (ACJC Prelim 2020)

2. Do protests and demonstrations ever accomplish anything? (JPJC Prelim 2020)

This year's Nobel Prize in chemistry honours a revolution

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It will be a revolution that will some day allow us to cure diseases, fend off virus pandemics and - if we decide it is wise - design babies with the genetic features we want for them.

Even though her high school counsellor told her girls did not become scientists, she decided she would...The award is also a great testament to the growing power of women in the life sciences.

When this year's prize was announced, Dr Charpentier said it would "provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that in friendship, women can also be awarded prizes".

In 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who had been to some of Dr Doudna's gene-editing conferences, shocked the world by using Crispr to help produce the world's first "designer babies". He edited human embryos to remove a gene that produces a receptor for the human immunodeficiency virus that causes Aids.

Crispr raises some tough moral questions. Should we edit our species to make us less susceptible to deadly viruses?..Should we eliminate disorders such as Huntington's disease, sickle cell anaemia and cystic fibrosis? That sounds good, too. And what about congenital deafness or blindness? Or being short? Or depressed? Hmm. How should we think about that? A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and safe, should we allow parents to enhance the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye colour? Skin colour? Height?

the technology that will increasingly determine how nature works.

Qns:

1. Consider the view that some careers are better suited to one gender than the other. (Cam. 2014)

2. How far is science fiction becoming fact? (Cam. 2017)

3. ‘Nature must always give way to man.’ What is your view? (TJC Prelim 2020)

4. Given the ethical considerations, to what extent should genetic engineering be allowed? (TJC Prelim 2020)

Big tech abuses gatekeeper power, says US lawmaker

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Note the point on unfair stifling of competition....

Each platform uses their gatekeeper position to protect their own power

"By controlling the infrastructure of the digital age, they have surveilled other businesses to identify potential rivals - and ultimately bought out, copied, or cut off their competitive threats."

"We've got to make sure that we keep high tech competitive so that smaller, innovative companies can compete,"

For decades, the Internet giants have enjoyed laissez-faire regulation in the United States, including scant antitrust enforcement of mergers. Still, they are coming under increasing attack in Washington over a range of issues including misinformation, hate speech, election meddling, and what Republicans decry as anti-conservative bias.

It's "nearly impossible" to stop dominant companies from buying smaller rivals that could become future competitors, like Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp

Qn: Consider the claim that there should be greater control over social media. (ACJC Prelim 2020)

'Bad Student' campaigners take protests to Bangkok high schools

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"Stop the harassment of students, cancel outdated rules, and give us comprehensive education reform

Student campaigners complain that Thailand's school system is geared more towards instilling obedience than education.

Qns: 

1. How important is it for young people to be involved in political activism? (ACJC Prelim 2020)

2. ‘Schools are no longer the place for learning.’ How far is this true of your society? (CJC Prelim 2020)

3. Consider the view that activism is more noise than substance.(EJC Prelim 2020)

4. Do protests and demonstrations ever accomplish anything? (JPJC Prelim 2020)

5. Should rules always be followed? (ASRJC Prelim 2020)

Debate acrimony reflects dangerously deep divide

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Click HERE also for related article: First Trump-Biden US presidential debate described as a 'hot mess' and 'depressing 90 minutes'

Note the various barbs being traded, confirming that democracy is indeed a popularity contest, coz one way to be popular is to put down other people....

As Mr Biden tried to restart his explanation, the President cut him off again, and the Democratic nominee shot back: "Will you shut up, man? This is so un-presidential."

Mr Biden responded with a blunt retort: "You're the worst president America has ever had."

Mr Biden even called the President a "clown" - twice.

Mr Trump, 74, has called Mr Biden "Sleepy Joe", an apparent dig at the 77-year-old Democrat's vitality.....mocked his opponent's academic performance at the University of Delaware where, according to the Washington Post, Mr Biden graduated 506th in a class of 688. "He was the lowest or almost the lowest in your class. Don't ever use the word smart with me," Mr Trump said. "Because you know what, there's nothing smart about you, Joe."

Qn: ‘Democracy today is nothing more than a popularity contest.’ How far do you agree? (EJC Prelim 2020)

UN urges Nigeria to lift singer's death penalty for blasphemy

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"Music is not a crime,"

"Application of the death penalty for artistic expression or for sharing a song on the Internet is a flagrant violation of international human rights law, as well as of Nigeria's Constitution."

Qn: ‘The death penalty is not justifiable even for the most serious crimes.’ Discuss. (ACJC Prelim 2020)

Planet is dying, warns India's 8-year-old climate crusader

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After Greta Thunberg, here's an even younger activist! 

Qns worth asking: 

=shouldn't they be in school learning so that they can contribute more in future, and so that they are not just imitating others but knowing what they are actually fighting for? 

=at 8 years old, how much do they know? shouldn't they be enjoying their childhood? isn't this a pre-mature entry into the adult world?

Note the role of the media/internet in igniting the fire of activism in her [incidentally, Greta Thunberg was influenced by the documentaries of famed environmentalist, David Attenborough:

One of the world's youngest climate change activists, Licypriya was influenced by the images of the devastation caused by the Nepal earthquakes in 2015 that killed some 9,000 people and destroyed one million homes.

Qns:

1. How important is it for young people to be involved in political activism? (ACJC Prelim 2020)

2. To what extent is it necessary for young people to plan for their future? (ACJC Prelim 2020)

3. ‘The only concerns of young people today are self-centred ones.’ Is this a fair statement? (ASRJC Prelim 2020)