Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
MUSIC NEWS.
Flo Takes 'Low' to New Heights
WASHINGTON - Southern rap mogul FLO RIDA received the highest Gold & Platinum certification of any artist in March, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) monthly G&P count. His EP 'Low' sold more than 3 million singles and 1 million ringtones to earn the Atlantic artist Gold, Platinum, and 3x multi-Platinum prestige for his chart-topping hit.
In a close second, two Atlantic artists – English singer-songwriter James Blunt and neo-soul duo Gnarls Barkley – received 2x multi-Platinum prestige for surpassing 2 million downloads of their respective singles ‘You’ re Beautiful’ and ‘Crazy.’
The highest album certification in March went to Amy Winehouse with her Back to Black album on Universal selling more than 2 million copies. While this is the doo-wop soulstress’ first multi-Platinum G&P award, she’s no stranger to recognition. Winehouse achieved back-to-back acclaim for Back to Black at February’s GRAMMY Awards, taking home five honors – the most in one night by a female solo artist, matching records held by Lauryn Hill, Norah Jones, Beyoncé, and Alicia Keys.
A top nod also went to ukulele playing, surf and singing sensation Jack Johnson for his fifth studio album Sleep Through the Static. The record released on Brushfire/Universal Records went both Gold and Platinum only one month after its release. The Hawaiian native’s U.S. tour kicks off this month in his home state and hits summer festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo before heading overseas.
How far they’ve come! Matchbox Twenty has scored some brass since releasing their first album in 1996, selling more that 18 million albums to date and earning their first Gold and Platinum digital single certification for ‘How Far We’ve Come’ on Atlantic in March. Keep em’ coming!
Kudos to power-pop punk band Paramore for earning their first Gold digital single for ‘Misery Business’ off Atlantic. Their 2007 and second studio album RIOT!, which features the single, is also currently certified Gold. Check out the GRAMMY nominated ‘Best New Artist’ group currently on tour with Capitol alternative rockers Jimmy Eat World.
Atlantic hip hop artist Plies earned his first Gold digital single for ‘Hypnotized’ and first Gold and Platinum ringtone certification for ‘Shawty.’ His debut album The Real Testament was certified Gold in February, a ‘real testament’ to Plies’ talent and hard work.
Veteran rocker Paul McCartney earned his 15th Gold album for Memory Almost Full on Concord Records. McCartney’s former band The Beatles has sold a whopping 170 million albums - more albums than any band in G&P history.
In March, the RIAA awarded a total 13 digital singles, 12 albums, and 7 ringtones. All certifications are calculated by Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman. Complete lists of all album, single, mastertone and video awards can also be accessed at www.riaa.com.
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collecting usable spectacles
Jackalyn(:
Rad rad rad random.
Morning, the sun shines high and bright
The test I shall conquer with sure might
Having studied through the night,
Certain victory looks within sight
The very first question makes me feel diaoz
Soon I know I gg liaoz
Every moment I feel more sianz
Might as well get some ZZZ
Afternoon, rain falls fast and hard
My dreams are all in mud
Any hopes were merely a dud
Nothing cheers me, not even beancurd (drink!)
Staring at the falling rain,
it looks back with disdain
For four more days, I will stay sane,
Then its back into a world of pain
Those who have pictures of our class please post!! make our blog more colourful! *sad eyes*
Hahaha.
Ahhhh, tmrw's GP essay :/
...
Thursday, April 24, 2008
suggested class outing
so do join in ok?
if u want to sign up, go to mjc ISIS. and then from student services go to STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.
it can also be a fun class outing too!!!! =)
Semakau Landfill cum Intertidal Walks
Category:
Xcite! - Rediscover (Field Trips)
Description:
This is a half-day guided walk that will take you through the operations of the landfill and the pristine intertidal area of Pulau Semakau. Guided by Semakau volunteer guides, participants will explore the richness of the seagrass meadows and coral reefs without having to dive in our waters.Take a break and come join the fun after your Mid Year Examinations!
P.S.: It'll be held on a sunday but don't fret! The following monday is a school holiday (Youth Day!)
Programme: 0530h: Meet at Marina South Pier 0530-0615h: Depart for Semakau Landfill 0615-0640h: Walk to intertidal area at Pulau Semakau 0640-0945h: Intertidal walk 0945-1100h: Landfill tour cum video presentation 1100h: Depart Semakau Landfill 1145h: Arrives Marina South PierFor more information visit the url below: http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/workshop/semakau_workshop.php
Fees & Payment Info:$40.60
Venue & Time:Pulau Semakau
Activity Dates:06 Jul 08
Total Hours Involved:6
Quota:47
Monday, April 21, 2008
ICE SKATING elective
To: all JC1 Students.....Due to the overwhelming response for ICE SKATING elective.....we will increase the quota to 75.....The additional 15 seats will be released for sign up from 22/4/08 (Tues).....12am onwards.....Registration will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.....
Anyone interested.....? KeKe~ xD.....
It's me, Edmund, signing off.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Weekend hw reminder
- - Econs purple workbook, pg 23 and 24. For the essays, do outline only.
- - MI Assigment(Mon), Trigo tutorial (Tues)
- - Atomic Structure Tutorial
- - Read chinese textbook
- - Check Calendar for the 3 upcoming tests
Colosseum

Friday, April 18, 2008
Rationale of buying class jacket
Are u pple feeling stressed out due to the tons of homework, assignments and tests?
and are u pple feeling tired and suffocated?
This is the reason why: the atmospheric temperature at school is greater than 760mmHg. This is due to the stress exerted on us. As there is stress exerted, the pressure will be higher.Now, let's move on to chem. we have learnt that when pressure increase, temperature decreases. Therefore, it is usual for us to feel "cold" in sch, and that explains the reason why we're buying class jacket!
Hahaha...the above is just for laughing purposes...now we'll have to decide abt the class jacket thingy..LOL~
posted by: jackalyn :D
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Final Size
1)joey - L
2)serene-L
3)pei wen- L
4)desiree-L
5)rachel-L
6)jolene-L
7)han cong-L
8hin kai-L
9)shang fa -L
10)yong joong- L
11)dominic-L
12)darren-L
13)alvin hoe-XL
14)alvin queck-XL
15)jude-XL
16)shawn-XL
17)wei jie- XL
18)yi fang- S
19)jackalyn- S
20)valerie- M
21)alicia- S
22)edmund- M
23)brian - M
24)benjamin-M
ppl maybe buying -ANGIE , SHAFIQ (ex 401) , MR cia
Absolutely amazing!
Beauty of Maths!
1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321
1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10 = 1111111111
9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888
Brilliant, isn't it?
And look at this symmetry:
1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111 = 12345678987654321
Now, take a look at this...
101%
From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:
What Equals 100%?
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants you to
GIVE OVER 100%.
What about ACHIEVING 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
answer these questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.
If:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
And:
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But:
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:
L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%
Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will
get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!
WORK HARD PEOPLE! =P
God bless!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Dates
Mugging time!
Hw is Chinese Essay, tutorials/assignments that haven't been completed and PI.
Don't know what else is there.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Some Student Development Activites.
Student Development Activity Details
Year: 2008
Activity Name: NUS Physics Enrichment Camp
Category: Xcite! - Rediscover (Seminars/Camps)
Description: 2-day non-residential camp organised by the NUS Physics Department. Rediscover the joy of physics through interesting lectures and hands-on experiments.
Fees & Payment Info: $25 (pay to Mr Andrewson Tan in G.O.)
Department: Science
Subject: Physics H2
Venue & Time: NUS LT32 2-3 Jun 08, 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Activity Dates: 02 Jun 08 - 03 Jun 08
Total Hours Involved: 18
Quota: 40
Activity Mentors / Co-ordinators: LIN YUCHENG EUGENE
Online Registration Period:
07/04/2008 - 25/04/2008
Anyone interested?
Haha, I signed up alr! :D
-sf.
P.S. All the best for the Maths test tml!
GP HOMEWORK
1) what makes a good leader
2) what constitutes a good governance
3) reflections on the current states of affairs.
please submit it to the IVLE that states mdm mariam.
one grp one article. =)
JIA YOU 08S401!!!!!!!!! ^__^v
joey-
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
annoucement
Erm i saw brian's tag. so decided to help post. jia you guys!!
joey-
Latest updates from the class fund account!
If you're thinking of sueing the class treasure, killing the class treasurer for the amount of $$ he's been sucking out of you or hoping that there's a way where you can escape his ABILITY if collecting class fund, here's a solid reason why you can't =D.
Apologies for not being able to post this post due to the darn packed schedule I'm coping with right now...
20/3 Chinese notes 0.05
24/3 G.P Family 1.15
25/3 Econs file 2.25
Maths Ws 0.60
Econs notes 0.45
GP handout 0.80
27/3 Chinese Exr 0.20
稿子 0.05
3/4 Econs note 1.00
4/4 Govt&Leadership 0.55
7/4 Class Jacket 3.00
8/4 Maths G.Techniques 1.20
TOTAL: 11.30
Will always be depleting your pocket money,
quek
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Rad rad rad..
- Bring $10 for class fund.
- Those who got 6 and below of Econs test, please do Qnt 2a & 2b
- Complete at least to Q5 for MI tutorial
- Remember there's Chem makeup lesson after school tmrw.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
HO HO HOMEWORK
- Chem Redox Ex, Balancing half eqns worksheet
- Chem quiz next week on Redox (on not sure went :/ )
- Maths lecture test on Thurs
P.S.
You all can check the calender for impt dates like tests and such.
Click on the test, to find out the topics tested/details.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
3 April 08
- Econs Qnt 1a & ab
- Purple Econs workbook Unit 3, structure qnts.
Damn, I think Econs teacher is !@%$#%! lah. Lols :X
Enjoy Science Fiesta tmrw ppl! (:
TGIF tmrw! :D
Name on Class Jackets! (:
Desiree: desiree
Peiwen: Misaki
Rachel: Chel ~ Tsubasa
Angie: angie
Hin Kai: THinK
Yong Joong: JOONG
Joey: HEOJ
Dominic: Gyoukou
Shawn: Scofield
Jude: Hey Jude! :D
Shang Fa: Hey Ivan! :D
Benjamin: Hey Ben! :D
Serene: imser
Valerie: V. Torres
Alicia: alicia ♥♥♥
Alvin Hoe: "alvin"
Alvin Quek: (no name yet)
Wei Jie: KOBE DIHNO
Brian: brian
Jolene: ojlene
Hancong: Fabregas
Darren: Ardo
Edmund: EDMUNDcipation
Yi Fang: (no name yet)
P.S. Those without names yet, or want to change their names pls tell me and I'll change it. Thanks!
-Sf.
Movie Marathon 2008
Date: 10th April 2008
Screening: 9.30pm - 7.00am the next day
Attire: School-based shirt
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Contact Details: Jin Heng (93751749)
The movies are Warlords, Kungfu Dunk, Secret, and 200 Pounds Beauty.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
FINAL 3
1)

2)


please choose asap. erm i will be going down this wed ba to see other brands of jacket as the uncle has confirmed tht diadora is out - of - stock. and most probably bring the measurement charts also. and i will be taking pictures of the jackets. so yup.
jia you in chem redox quiz on fri!!! most probably. =)
and pls choose only 1 (ONE) choice and do not vote more than once. thanks!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
APRIL FOOL'S!!
有一天,馒头和鸡肉包去看了一部令人感动落泪的电影。但是,为什么馒头没有哭?
因为馒头没有 filling (feeling) :D
隔天,鸡肉包和大包一起看了昨日那部令人感动落泪的电影。奇怪了!怎么大包哭得比鸡肉包还要凄惨!?
因为大包比较多 filling (feeling) 哈哈!!
那天下午,无聊的鸡肉包竟然约了豆沙包去看了那部令人感动落泪的电影。更离谱的事情发生了!豆沙包不但没有哭,反而笑得脸部肌肉都抽筋了!到底是为什么呢!?
因为豆沙包有不同的 filling (feeling) xD
Okay lame ;D
- Purple Econs book, Pg 20, Qnt 2