Yes, I am bored. And unsurprisingly liberal.
http://franz.org/quiz.htm
Score: 7 [This makes me more liberal than either Clinton. Too creepy.]
http://www.blogthings.com/howliberalorconservativeareyouquiz/results/?S=100&P=100&F=50&E=100&D=100
Overall: 10% Conservative, 90% Liberal
Social Issues: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Personal Responsibility: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Fiscal Issues: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal
Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Defense and Crime: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Time to be attacked by conservatives.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
How The World Views The US Election
http://www.gallup.com/poll/111253/World-Citizens-Prefer-Obama-McCain-Nea rly-4to1.aspx
World Citizens Prefer Obama to McCain by Nearly 4-to-1
Gallup Polls conducted in 70 countries from May to September 2008 reveal widespread international support for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama over Republican Sen. John McCain in the U.S. presidential election. Among these nations, representing nearly half of the world's population, 30% of citizens say they would personally rather see Obama elected president of the United States, compared with just 8% who say the same about McCain. At the same time, 62% of world citizens surveyed did not have an opinion. [Cedric: so the title of the article is misleading]
World citizens are more divided over whether the outcome of the U.S. election makes a difference to their country, with 31% saying it does and 21% saying it does not. Moreover, 49% of those surveyed did not have an opinion.
---
In Singapore
21% Obama
11% McCain
68% No opinion
Shocking results, I must admit.
World Citizens Prefer Obama to McCain by Nearly 4-to-1
Gallup Polls conducted in 70 countries from May to September 2008 reveal widespread international support for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama over Republican Sen. John McCain in the U.S. presidential election. Among these nations, representing nearly half of the world's population, 30% of citizens say they would personally rather see Obama elected president of the United States, compared with just 8% who say the same about McCain. At the same time, 62% of world citizens surveyed did not have an opinion. [Cedric: so the title of the article is misleading]
World citizens are more divided over whether the outcome of the U.S. election makes a difference to their country, with 31% saying it does and 21% saying it does not. Moreover, 49% of those surveyed did not have an opinion.
---
In Singapore
21% Obama
11% McCain
68% No opinion
Shocking results, I must admit.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
McCain, Palin and Economics
Imagine this scenario: McCain and Palin get elected. A team of top professors in economics immediately meet up with both to discuss about the financial crisis and recession. While McCain is talking with the professors, Palin says, "Excuse me while I deal with home economics. I am preparing some nice cookies for you guys with affordable yet quality ingredients." The professors start to brief McCain on the economic situation. McCain scratches his head and browses through the Economics textbooks for some basic ideas about those alien terms he heard. Then he asks the professors to explain to him what they mean because he's simply clueless. Gosh! The professors can't laugh at how senile a President is or shake their heads in front of him. So they could only pray to God that they'd never have to teach such a moron back in their university. But since they teach in the top universities, none had ever taught such a difficult student before. They become clueless how this moron could be enlightened. Palin, meanwhile, has finished baking her traditional American cookies, and serves them to the professors. Then, suddenly, while McCain is scratching his head as his hair keeps falling, he faints. He has a relapse of cancer and is hospitalised. News of the US President being hospitalised is broadcast and the stock market plunges and needs immediate attention from the White House. Then the econs professors immediately meet up with Palin, hoping that this acting President would know more about econs than McCain. Then Palin replies: "Oh, econs, I sure know a lot about Home Economics. I cut discount coupons and shop at K Mart. I could save a lot by doing these. What else should I do, professors?"
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Guess the songs
So, I might be 1 week late, but that should not stop ou guys from trying to play the game.
Put your mp3 player on random. Post the first line from the first 50 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing it is. Let everyone guess what song and artist it's from. Strike out the songs when someone guesses correctly. Do not Google!
(Vina, Ying Xian, Mun Yi and Judy, try not to guess everything. Also, I feel that this list is too poppy!))
01. It's morning I wake up The taste of summer sweetness on my mind
02. It's not as if New York City Burned down to the ground
03. 我曾深刻体会 对爱感到胆怯 [Dui Ni You Gan Jue - Melody Chiang feat. Michael Wong] [Mun Yi]
04. 在镜中何苦你要落泪 礼物放于手里 [I think this is the Cantonese version]
05. Early in the morning I put breakfast at your table [Superwoman - Karyn White] [Xue Ling]
06. Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry Hey, baby my nose is getting big [Don't Lie - BEP] [anon]
07. Johnny wanna be a big star get on stage and play the guitar
08. I will stop, I will stop at nothing Say the right things when electioneering I trust I can rely on your vote [Electioneering - Radiohead] [Vina]
09. I know there's something in the wake of your smile I get a notion from the look in your eyes yea [2 correct answers]
10. Is it still me that makes you sweat? Am I who you think about in bed?
11. 我停下了脚步看着你 可爱又美丽的背影
12. Oh, why you look so sad? Tears are in your eyes [multiple cover versions]
13. The suburbs they are dreaming, they are a twinkle in her eye
14. 你的眼睛蓝色的一面海 总是太安静像是会有暴风雨 [Lan Yan Jing - Sodagreen and Angela Chang] [Mun Yi]
15. You better believe I'm coming You better believe what I say
16. So who's that girl there I wonder what went wrong
17. 忘记了姓名的请跟我来 现在让我们向XXXX [guess the x] [Kuai Le Chong Bai - Wilber Pan feat. Angela Chang] [Mun Yi]
18. 乌黑的发尾盘成一个圈 缠绕所有对你的眷恋 [Da Cheng Xiao Ai - Leehom] [Xue Ling/Wen Jian]
19. Are you blind Blind to me trying to be kind
20. I’m over your lies, and I’m over your games [Over It - Katharine McPhee] [zihui]
21. You can dance, you can jive Having the time of your life [Dancing Queen - Abba] [Vina and Mun Yi]
22. XXXX, I have seen the trees, I've seen the willow leaves dancing in the breeze [guess the X]
23. How do I, Get through one night without you? [multiple covers]
24. XX Who'da thunk? Sittin drunk on a wagon to Mexico? [guess the X]
25. 我爱着谁 爱到我有点醉 [Ca Jian Er Guo - Sam Lee] [Xue Ling/Wen Jian]
26. Man it's a hot one Like seven inches from the midday sun [Smooth - Santana feat. Rob Thomas] [Vina]
27. I don’t believe In the smile that you leave me with
28. I swapped my innocence for pride Crushed the end within my stride
29. There's a government whip cracked across your back Where the honor of the day is don't listen, attack
30. I woke up today Woke up wide awake In an empty bed
31. I'm Standing on a bridge I'm waitin in the dark [I'm With You - Avril Lavigne] [Xue Ling]
32. I, I always thought that I knew I'd always have the right to
33. 乌云在我们心里搁下一块阴影 我聆听沉寂已久的心情 [Feng - Jay Chou] [Xue Ling/Wen Jian]
34. You've been, with me A year, to the day
35. Summer don't know me no more Eager man, that's all
36. I hold on so nervously To me and my drink [Paralyzer - Finger Eleven] [Vina]
37. All my girls stand in a circle and clap your hands this is for you [L.O.V.E. - Ashlee Simpson] [zihui]
38. Its real late about a quarter to 1 And I'm thinkin of everything we've become[this is from the 1st verse]
39. Grew up in a small town And when the rain would fall down [Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson] [Xue Ling]
40. Now it seems to me That you know just what to say
41. What's wrong with the world, mama People livin' like they ain't got no mamas [Where Is The Love - Black Eyed Peas] [Mun Yi]
42. The lights go out and I can't be saved Tides that I tried to swim against [Clocks - Coldplay] [Vina]
43. Strain this chaos turn it into light I've got to see you one last night
44. Hey Girl Is he everything you wanted in a man? [What Goes Around Comes Around - Justin Timberlake] [zihui]
45. Working so hard, every night and day And now we get the pay back
46. Two jumps in a week, I bet you think that's pretty clever don't you, boy? [High and Dry - Radiohead/Jamie Cullum] [Vina]
47. Angel of X How did you find me? [guess X]
48. Wake up in the morning with a head like ‘what you done?’
49. 我书桌上的香水 你沉默的背对
50. There's a girl that wants to start Been thinking about having a couple of kids
Put your mp3 player on random. Post the first line from the first 50 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing it is. Let everyone guess what song and artist it's from. Strike out the songs when someone guesses correctly. Do not Google!
(Vina, Ying Xian, Mun Yi and Judy, try not to guess everything. Also, I feel that this list is too poppy!))
01. It's morning I wake up The taste of summer sweetness on my mind
02. It's not as if New York City Burned down to the ground
04. 在镜中何苦你要落泪 礼物放于手里 [I think this is the Cantonese version]
07. Johnny wanna be a big star get on stage and play the guitar
09. I know there's something in the wake of your smile I get a notion from the look in your eyes yea [2 correct answers]
10. Is it still me that makes you sweat? Am I who you think about in bed?
11. 我停下了脚步看着你 可爱又美丽的背影
12. Oh, why you look so sad? Tears are in your eyes [multiple cover versions]
13. The suburbs they are dreaming, they are a twinkle in her eye
15. You better believe I'm coming You better believe what I say
16. So who's that girl there I wonder what went wrong
19. Are you blind Blind to me trying to be kind
22. XXXX, I have seen the trees, I've seen the willow leaves dancing in the breeze [guess the X]
23. How do I, Get through one night without you? [multiple covers]
24. XX Who'da thunk? Sittin drunk on a wagon to Mexico? [guess the X]
27. I don’t believe In the smile that you leave me with
28. I swapped my innocence for pride Crushed the end within my stride
29. There's a government whip cracked across your back Where the honor of the day is don't listen, attack
30. I woke up today Woke up wide awake In an empty bed
32. I, I always thought that I knew I'd always have the right to
34. You've been, with me A year, to the day
35. Summer don't know me no more Eager man, that's all
38. Its real late about a quarter to 1 And I'm thinkin of everything we've become[this is from the 1st verse]
40. Now it seems to me That you know just what to say
43. Strain this chaos turn it into light I've got to see you one last night
45. Working so hard, every night and day And now we get the pay back
47. Angel of X How did you find me? [guess X]
48. Wake up in the morning with a head like ‘what you done?’
49. 我书桌上的香水 你沉默的背对
50. There's a girl that wants to start Been thinking about having a couple of kids
The Bailout Plan
Once upon a time a man appeared in a village and announced to the
villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each.
The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out
to the forest and started catching them.
The man bought thousands at $10 and, as supply started to diminish,
the villagers stopped their effort. He next announced that he would
now buy monkeys at $20 each. This renewed the efforts of the villagers
and they started catching monkeys again.
Soon the supply diminished even further and people started going back
to their farms. The offer increased to $25 each and the supply of
monkeys became so scarce it was an effort to even find a monkey, let
alone catch it!
The man now announced that he would buy monkeys at $50 each! However,
since he had to go to the city on some business, his assistant would
buy on his behalf. In the absence of the man, the assistant told the villagers:
"Look at all these monkeys in the big cage that the man has already collected.
I will sell them to you at $35 and when the man returns from the city,
you can sell them to him for $50 each."
The villagers rounded up all their savings and bought all the monkeys
for 700 billion dollars.
They never saw the man or his assistant again, only lots and lots of
monkeys!
Now you have a better understanding of how the WALL STREET BAILOUT
PLAN WILL WORK !!!!
villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each.
The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out
to the forest and started catching them.
The man bought thousands at $10 and, as supply started to diminish,
the villagers stopped their effort. He next announced that he would
now buy monkeys at $20 each. This renewed the efforts of the villagers
and they started catching monkeys again.
Soon the supply diminished even further and people started going back
to their farms. The offer increased to $25 each and the supply of
monkeys became so scarce it was an effort to even find a monkey, let
alone catch it!
The man now announced that he would buy monkeys at $50 each! However,
since he had to go to the city on some business, his assistant would
buy on his behalf. In the absence of the man, the assistant told the villagers:
"Look at all these monkeys in the big cage that the man has already collected.
I will sell them to you at $35 and when the man returns from the city,
you can sell them to him for $50 each."
The villagers rounded up all their savings and bought all the monkeys
for 700 billion dollars.
They never saw the man or his assistant again, only lots and lots of
monkeys!
Now you have a better understanding of how the WALL STREET BAILOUT
PLAN WILL WORK !!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Different types of poor people
The destitute, whether they are from the slums of Sao Paulo, Lagos or Delhi, arouse sympathy and make the headlines once in a while, but are seldom able to force people to act in a unified manner. The poor in the USA however were able to drive up the sub-prime mortgage crisis, in turn causing financial markets across the world to tumble. Talk about the disparity in power among the diffrent types of poor people.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Arrogant and evil, but nice!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/3194271/Fernando-Alonso-Ill-help-Felipe-Massa-beat-Lewis-Hamilton-to-world-title-Formula-One.html
Fernando Alonso: I'll help Felipe Massa beat Lewis Hamilton to world title
By Simon Arron
Last Updated: 12:03PM BST 14 Oct 2008
"If I can help Massa, I will - no doubt," Alonso told Spanish sports newspaper AS.
Alonso and the Brazilian haven't always seen eye to eye. They banged wheels during the 2007 Spanish Grand Prix and clashed again later that year after the GP of Europe, where Alonso accused Massa of having deliberately driven into him during the final stages of a race the Spaniard won.
He later apologised for his remarks and claimed they had been made in the heat of the moment.
Their relationship is harmonious, however, compared to that between Alonso and Hamilton, who became bitter adversaries when they were McLaren team-mates last season - a situation that led to Alonso leaving just one season into a multi-year deal.
Although the two men enjoy a professional working relationship nowadays, Alonso rarely misses an opportunity to have a gentle dig at his British nemesis.
After last Sunday's Japanese GP, in which Alonso scored his second consecutive F1 victory, the top three were asked what they thought about the penalty Hamilton had been given for forcing Kimi Raikkonen wide at the first corner.
Robert Kubica and Raikkonen claimed they hadn't had a sufficiently good view to make a judgment, but Alonso grinned and said: "Yes, I agree with it."
He also passed comment on the number of errors both Hamilton and Massa have made this season. "They have dropped a lot of points," he said.
"The championship leader has 84 points after 16 races, but when I won the title in 2006 I had 82 after only nine."
Hamilton is presently five points clear of Massa in the title chase. It remains to be seen whether Alonso gets close enough to McLaren and Ferrari to challenge for victories during the campaign's final two races, in China and Brazil.
His wins in Singapore and Japan were down to luck - the timely intervention of a Safety Car - and rivals' errors respectively.
"I'm confident about the forthcoming races," he said. "But perhaps not about winning because we are still four tenths per lap behind Ferrari and McLaren."
Fernando Alonso: I'll help Felipe Massa beat Lewis Hamilton to world title
By Simon Arron
Last Updated: 12:03PM BST 14 Oct 2008
"If I can help Massa, I will - no doubt," Alonso told Spanish sports newspaper AS.
Alonso and the Brazilian haven't always seen eye to eye. They banged wheels during the 2007 Spanish Grand Prix and clashed again later that year after the GP of Europe, where Alonso accused Massa of having deliberately driven into him during the final stages of a race the Spaniard won.
He later apologised for his remarks and claimed they had been made in the heat of the moment.
Their relationship is harmonious, however, compared to that between Alonso and Hamilton, who became bitter adversaries when they were McLaren team-mates last season - a situation that led to Alonso leaving just one season into a multi-year deal.
Although the two men enjoy a professional working relationship nowadays, Alonso rarely misses an opportunity to have a gentle dig at his British nemesis.
After last Sunday's Japanese GP, in which Alonso scored his second consecutive F1 victory, the top three were asked what they thought about the penalty Hamilton had been given for forcing Kimi Raikkonen wide at the first corner.
Robert Kubica and Raikkonen claimed they hadn't had a sufficiently good view to make a judgment, but Alonso grinned and said: "Yes, I agree with it."
He also passed comment on the number of errors both Hamilton and Massa have made this season. "They have dropped a lot of points," he said.
"The championship leader has 84 points after 16 races, but when I won the title in 2006 I had 82 after only nine."
Hamilton is presently five points clear of Massa in the title chase. It remains to be seen whether Alonso gets close enough to McLaren and Ferrari to challenge for victories during the campaign's final two races, in China and Brazil.
His wins in Singapore and Japan were down to luck - the timely intervention of a Safety Car - and rivals' errors respectively.
"I'm confident about the forthcoming races," he said. "But perhaps not about winning because we are still four tenths per lap behind Ferrari and McLaren."
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
