A affirms that B denies that C declares that D is a liar. Knowing that A, B, C and D each speak the truth once in three times (independently), figure out the probability that D was telling the truth.
Source: Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington in Volume 57 of American Mathematical Monthly, reproduced in Mathematical Medley, volume 33 no 2.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
It has begun!
As most of the Flowerpots will know, I ordered a guitar earlier this year. That was towards the end of practicum. Now 3 months later, the build has finally begun. Will be tracking the build on this blog as well as guitar4christ and acousticguitarforum. So enjoy seeing this guitar come together!
Many of my friends first initial investment after graduating is a car. Well, mine is this guitar, I'm sure the returns would be much higher!
The specs:
Luthier: Peter Marreiros of Cornerstone Guitars
Shape: Auditorium (OM - Orchestra Model)
Back and sides: Camatillo Rosewood
Top: Sinker Redwood and Englemann Spruce double top construction
Rosette: Bloodwood and abalone
Bindings: Bloodwood
Purflings: Abalone
Inlay: 12th fret "Alpha-Omega" inlay
Soundport: Dove shaped soundport
Here is a shot of the rosette:
Here is a shot of the very rare sinker redwood top:
And finally a look at the gorgeous camatillo rosewood back:
Well, the guitar should take about a year to complete. It will be a long year indeed!
Many of my friends first initial investment after graduating is a car. Well, mine is this guitar, I'm sure the returns would be much higher!
The specs:
Luthier: Peter Marreiros of Cornerstone Guitars
Shape: Auditorium (OM - Orchestra Model)
Back and sides: Camatillo Rosewood
Top: Sinker Redwood and Englemann Spruce double top construction
Rosette: Bloodwood and abalone
Bindings: Bloodwood
Purflings: Abalone
Inlay: 12th fret "Alpha-Omega" inlay
Soundport: Dove shaped soundport
Here is a shot of the rosette:
Here is a shot of the very rare sinker redwood top:
And finally a look at the gorgeous camatillo rosewood back:
Well, the guitar should take about a year to complete. It will be a long year indeed!
Friday, June 29, 2007
tag-board replies
This is only the second time ever that I am replying tag-board entries via a full length post. I will only reply personal matters, class matters will be dealt with in class!
First of all... hi to all, thanks for visiting. I cannot change the colour of this blog as some of my reguar readers will know, there are actually a lot of hidden messages that are the same colour as the background. They will appear very prominently if I change the colour. Happy hunting if you want to read those hidden messages.
Manjing: So sorry, I don't link anyone to my blog anymore, with the exception of my church Cell Group members. Yes, I do have an expensive guitar. I literally starved to get it. Maybe I should get some more often!
Maggie: Yup, it is photoshop. I learnt how to use it in NS.
To the 1A students: Asked and answered in class.
To everyone else: Thanks for visting! Do give me some time to warm up and yes, I do enjoy teaching all of you!
First of all... hi to all, thanks for visiting. I cannot change the colour of this blog as some of my reguar readers will know, there are actually a lot of hidden messages that are the same colour as the background. They will appear very prominently if I change the colour. Happy hunting if you want to read those hidden messages.
Manjing: So sorry, I don't link anyone to my blog anymore, with the exception of my church Cell Group members. Yes, I do have an expensive guitar. I literally starved to get it. Maybe I should get some more often!
Maggie: Yup, it is photoshop. I learnt how to use it in NS.
To the 1A students: Asked and answered in class.
To everyone else: Thanks for visting! Do give me some time to warm up and yes, I do enjoy teaching all of you!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
So it begins...
Been waiting for tomorrow for quite a while now. Don't feel as much apprehension as one year ago when I reported to Temasek. Last year, I really did not know what to expect. This year is different, I'm not reporting entirely fresh, but no doubt inexperienced. Well, let the Lord show His way. The journey really begins.
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honour him. - John 12 :24-26
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honour him. - John 12 :24-26
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Road trip... sort of...
Some random pictures...
This has to be the longest street sign in Singapore.
It has not one but TWO street names on it! And I live on one of them! It's a 5 minute walk from Temasek Secondary School, so to my former students, have fun trying to find where I live. Tanah Merah Kechil Road SOUTH, used to be called Tanah Merah Kechil Road, it was that way when I moved in 10 years ago. Interestingly, or ironically, Tanah Merah Kechil Road still exists; its none other than the slope leading up to Anglican High.
Talking about the "dreaded" slope, here's a picture of my new bicycle which I will use to get to school.
Been taking it through it's paces the last few days. I bought in on Monday, and on Monday night I decided to cycle to AHS. The slope ISN'T THAT BAD AT ALL!!! But it will induce about 30 seconds of torture, not funny when you are lugging along a 5kg crumpler and wearing semi-formal attire. Will be getting off the bike and pushing it up the slope. Surprisingly, my legs weren't aching when I woke up.
On Tuesday, I cycled around the estate and once again my legs weren't aching when I woke up. But today I took a ride to East Coast Park on a long 15km ride and now my legs are aching and my butt really hurts (thanks to the seat and not anything else, don't get the wrong idea!). Good exercise, will attempt to wake up early to do something similar.
East Coast Park really looks different. The last time I went up and down the length of the Park was about one and a half years ago, and it was captured in this post. Here's a shot of the cable ski lagoon versus a similar shot that I took 1.5 years ago. Shows how much hand-phone cameras have progressed as well!
This has to be the longest street sign in Singapore.
It has not one but TWO street names on it! And I live on one of them! It's a 5 minute walk from Temasek Secondary School, so to my former students, have fun trying to find where I live. Tanah Merah Kechil Road SOUTH, used to be called Tanah Merah Kechil Road, it was that way when I moved in 10 years ago. Interestingly, or ironically, Tanah Merah Kechil Road still exists; its none other than the slope leading up to Anglican High.
Talking about the "dreaded" slope, here's a picture of my new bicycle which I will use to get to school.
Been taking it through it's paces the last few days. I bought in on Monday, and on Monday night I decided to cycle to AHS. The slope ISN'T THAT BAD AT ALL!!! But it will induce about 30 seconds of torture, not funny when you are lugging along a 5kg crumpler and wearing semi-formal attire. Will be getting off the bike and pushing it up the slope. Surprisingly, my legs weren't aching when I woke up.
On Tuesday, I cycled around the estate and once again my legs weren't aching when I woke up. But today I took a ride to East Coast Park on a long 15km ride and now my legs are aching and my butt really hurts (thanks to the seat and not anything else, don't get the wrong idea!). Good exercise, will attempt to wake up early to do something similar.
East Coast Park really looks different. The last time I went up and down the length of the Park was about one and a half years ago, and it was captured in this post. Here's a shot of the cable ski lagoon versus a similar shot that I took 1.5 years ago. Shows how much hand-phone cameras have progressed as well!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
DDR
Well, I can't embed the video... but I can provide the link!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btISfMFrpos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btISfMFrpos
Ignition!
The last few days of camp were great! Actually they were fantastic! A lot more uplifting than the NIE courses and lectures I had to attend during the camp! But anyway... (to quote Nat) if I were younger I would devote a whole post to the camp. But no... this is not a camp post... it is instead about the future! Truly... today was Ignition... because I reported to Anglican High for duty.
Well, finally got to see how to school looks like (on the inside anyway), the hill isn't THAT bad... can definitely walk up the slope much less cycle up the slope. Have yet to receive my timetable yet... all I know is that I will most likely be teaching lower secondary Mathematics AND English. So, Lydia, Gloria and Kelyn and my former students at TMS... please don't ask me who or what class I am teaching... I really don't know!!!!! All I know is that it will be *INTENSE* ...
A week ago, met up with some of my NIECF friends and I knew that there was no respite for me all the way till September at least. Since January, I've been busy, NIE course, followed by practicum, followed by induction programme and this week is burnt. So no holidays for me. My prayer last week was for Spiritual Rest during the camp. I knew I won't be able to sleep much, but yes, I have found some Spiritual rest and feel ignited to last the next few months!
Well... today is certainly the beginning, the ignition of a (hopefully) long career. My prayer is still the same as before I entered NIE and one that is more relevant especially after the camp.
Well, finally got to see how to school looks like (on the inside anyway), the hill isn't THAT bad... can definitely walk up the slope much less cycle up the slope. Have yet to receive my timetable yet... all I know is that I will most likely be teaching lower secondary Mathematics AND English. So, Lydia, Gloria and Kelyn and my former students at TMS... please don't ask me who or what class I am teaching... I really don't know!!!!! All I know is that it will be *INTENSE* ...
A week ago, met up with some of my NIECF friends and I knew that there was no respite for me all the way till September at least. Since January, I've been busy, NIE course, followed by practicum, followed by induction programme and this week is burnt. So no holidays for me. My prayer last week was for Spiritual Rest during the camp. I knew I won't be able to sleep much, but yes, I have found some Spiritual rest and feel ignited to last the next few months!
Well... today is certainly the beginning, the ignition of a (hopefully) long career. My prayer is still the same as before I entered NIE and one that is more relevant especially after the camp.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
So it begins...
Just received my NIE second semester's results, not that it really matters much. Didn't do super well, but did fairly decent. Graduated with credit, which is pretty good, and a credit for practicum, which is more than decent! So a BIG THANK YOU to my former students and CTs at TMS, I enjoyed my experience there very much!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
in a state of shock... (edit)
Staff placement unit dropped a surprised on me today. Received my school posting today, one full month early! I am a bit shocked (in a good way of course) at my posting. I will release my posting after practicum, so that my students will know where I will be going.
But, if you guys at YMPACT want to guess... there are YMPACTers at this school... 3 girls... that I know of, but there may be more! Happy guessing! And this time... as far as I know... my posting isn't avaliable online!
EDIT: OKay... my students have been very enthusiastic! Was going to post my school posting on Monday night, but looks like they've already revealed it!
So yes, I have been posted to Anglican High School, my effective date of posting will be 18 June onwards. That's immediately after church camp!
But, if you guys at YMPACT want to guess... there are YMPACTers at this school... 3 girls... that I know of, but there may be more! Happy guessing! And this time... as far as I know... my posting isn't avaliable online!
EDIT: OKay... my students have been very enthusiastic! Was going to post my school posting on Monday night, but looks like they've already revealed it!
So yes, I have been posted to Anglican High School, my effective date of posting will be 18 June onwards. That's immediately after church camp!
Friday, May 04, 2007
some people...
... have too much time on their hands!
Anyway, was watching Mythbusters yesterday, and it was by far the best episode I've ever watched! It was the one on mentos and diet coke. Not just was it entertaining to watch, there was enough science in the episode to make a very good chemistry lesson. Too bad, I'm not teaching chemistry, but Kelvin, if you can get our hands on the video, you should show it!
One my favourite parts of the show was when they used to methane gas to churn some soapy water. So what happened was that a vertical tower of foam rose from the container of water (due to methane being lighter than air) and because it was filled with methane gas, they could SET IT ALIGHT! Extremely fun to watch!
Anyway, back to diet coke geysers, here are the guys who have too much free time, they are not the mythbusters though...
Anyway, was watching Mythbusters yesterday, and it was by far the best episode I've ever watched! It was the one on mentos and diet coke. Not just was it entertaining to watch, there was enough science in the episode to make a very good chemistry lesson. Too bad, I'm not teaching chemistry, but Kelvin, if you can get our hands on the video, you should show it!
One my favourite parts of the show was when they used to methane gas to churn some soapy water. So what happened was that a vertical tower of foam rose from the container of water (due to methane being lighter than air) and because it was filled with methane gas, they could SET IT ALIGHT! Extremely fun to watch!
Anyway, back to diet coke geysers, here are the guys who have too much free time, they are not the mythbusters though...
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Doves 2
Here are two more designs, kind of an in between, but basically still an outline of PMC's logo.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Point of Difference
Not posted a post like this for a long long time. But this is a really opportune time.
Practicum has essentially come to an end for me. Had my final teaching lesson for practicum today (didn't really teach though), and even though I still have 2 more weeks at Temasek Secondary School, I'm left with just some marking and some invigilation. The past 9 weeks have been really great. I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had been posted back to any of my alma matars.
Practicum began with an interesting message, was at the TRACkers graduation ceremony and my cousin (who was the speaker) preached from John and of all verses, John 12:24-26.
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anybody serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honour him."
These words have come to me at so many points in the past 2 years. The "Falling, Spinning" VCF musical, the events that happened during that musical, the joy and the deep pain that came after that. These verses has always comforted me, for more of the backstory, you can read it here.
It was the most fitting of ways to be begin practicum. A reminder to be fallen, a fallen seed that bears fruit. Nine weeks later, I cannot say that I have done well. It has been a powerful learning journey, and I think I have learnt more than my students.
My final posting will be in about 5 to 6 weeks time. I do not know where I will be going; but before coming into this profession God said that the path would be made straight for me, and it has been very straight so far. So I will be praying that I will remember why I do this and that I will not lose that call to be the difference.
This song doesn't exactly have very good lyrics, but there it has a certain annointing on it. A call to be the point of difference in this world.
Point of Difference
The tide is turning, this is redemption's hour
In the midst of a world lost for love
You are all we have now
The lost returning, salvation is all around
In the midst of a world broken down
You are all we have now
You are God and this hope is ours
So Father open the skies
Flood the earth with Your light
This is love that breaks a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with Your fire
In a world the same
We'll be the difference
Or hearts are burning a fire that won't burn out
In the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
The earth resounding, the anthem of Your reknown
As we lift up our eyes and look to Your glory
Call us out, let the world see You are God
And this hope is ours
Call us out let the world see You are God
As we sing
Open the skies
Flood the earth with Your light
This is love that breaks a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with Your fire
In a world the same
We'll be the difference
Our eyes are broken
Every chain now broken
We're in this world
But we are different
Let Your love become us
As we live to make You famous
We're in this world
But we are different
(C) Words and music by Joel Houston
Here is an edited version of the song; it will probably be pulled from youtube soon.
Practicum has essentially come to an end for me. Had my final teaching lesson for practicum today (didn't really teach though), and even though I still have 2 more weeks at Temasek Secondary School, I'm left with just some marking and some invigilation. The past 9 weeks have been really great. I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had been posted back to any of my alma matars.
Practicum began with an interesting message, was at the TRACkers graduation ceremony and my cousin (who was the speaker) preached from John and of all verses, John 12:24-26.
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anybody serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honour him."
These words have come to me at so many points in the past 2 years. The "Falling, Spinning" VCF musical, the events that happened during that musical, the joy and the deep pain that came after that. These verses has always comforted me, for more of the backstory, you can read it here.
It was the most fitting of ways to be begin practicum. A reminder to be fallen, a fallen seed that bears fruit. Nine weeks later, I cannot say that I have done well. It has been a powerful learning journey, and I think I have learnt more than my students.
My final posting will be in about 5 to 6 weeks time. I do not know where I will be going; but before coming into this profession God said that the path would be made straight for me, and it has been very straight so far. So I will be praying that I will remember why I do this and that I will not lose that call to be the difference.
This song doesn't exactly have very good lyrics, but there it has a certain annointing on it. A call to be the point of difference in this world.
Point of Difference
The tide is turning, this is redemption's hour
In the midst of a world lost for love
You are all we have now
The lost returning, salvation is all around
In the midst of a world broken down
You are all we have now
You are God and this hope is ours
So Father open the skies
Flood the earth with Your light
This is love that breaks a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with Your fire
In a world the same
We'll be the difference
Or hearts are burning a fire that won't burn out
In the midst of a world that's grown cold
You are all we have now
The earth resounding, the anthem of Your reknown
As we lift up our eyes and look to Your glory
Call us out, let the world see You are God
And this hope is ours
Call us out let the world see You are God
As we sing
Open the skies
Flood the earth with Your light
This is love that breaks a world indifferent
As we lift up our eyes
Fill our hearts with Your fire
In a world the same
We'll be the difference
Our eyes are broken
Every chain now broken
We're in this world
But we are different
Let Your love become us
As we live to make You famous
We're in this world
But we are different
(C) Words and music by Joel Houston
Here is an edited version of the song; it will probably be pulled from youtube soon.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
facelift...
Giving my blog a long needed facelift... so everything is in the midst of renovation right now. Will be releasing my blog address to my students (if they haven't yet found it) towards the end of practicum, so time to do some sprucing up.
Removed all the links to the YMPACT and VCF guys, save for the Flowerpots of course! If you really want the links, they can still be found in the coding. Got tired of updating them, besides, Clayton does a fantastic job of keeping his links updated!
Added a lot of GAS inducing links as well. Most, save for the first link, are guitars that are probably beyond me. But well, who knows! More gear stuff will be added soon... I hope!
Will be updating the links section as well. Will be incorporating links to mathematics and english resources.
Removed all the links to the YMPACT and VCF guys, save for the Flowerpots of course! If you really want the links, they can still be found in the coding. Got tired of updating them, besides, Clayton does a fantastic job of keeping his links updated!
Added a lot of GAS inducing links as well. Most, save for the first link, are guitars that are probably beyond me. But well, who knows! More gear stuff will be added soon... I hope!
Will be updating the links section as well. Will be incorporating links to mathematics and english resources.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Taken from Sheldon's blog:
| Your Scholastic Strength Is Developing Ideas |
 You can take a spark of inspiration and turn it into a full fledged concept. You are talented at brainstorming, visualizing, organizing, and independent thinking. You should major in: Natural sciences Computer science Creative writing Mathematics Architecture Journalism |
Homework I love you????
Homework I love you, I think you are great
It's wonderful fun when you keep me up late
I think you're the best when I'm totally stressed
Preparing and cramming all night for a test
Homework I love you, what more can I say?
I love to do hundreds of problems each day
You boggle my mind and you make me go blind
But still I'm estatic that you were assigned
Homework I love you, I tell you it's true
There's nothing more fun or exciting to do
You're never a chore, for it's you I adore
I wish that our teacher would hand you out more
Homework I love you, you thrill me inside
I'm filled with emotions, I'm fit to be tied
I cannot explain when you frazzle my brain
Of course that's because I'm completely insane.
Honestly, it isn't fun giving homework.
It's wonderful fun when you keep me up late
I think you're the best when I'm totally stressed
Preparing and cramming all night for a test
Homework I love you, what more can I say?
I love to do hundreds of problems each day
You boggle my mind and you make me go blind
But still I'm estatic that you were assigned
Homework I love you, I tell you it's true
There's nothing more fun or exciting to do
You're never a chore, for it's you I adore
I wish that our teacher would hand you out more
Homework I love you, you thrill me inside
I'm filled with emotions, I'm fit to be tied
I cannot explain when you frazzle my brain
Of course that's because I'm completely insane.
Honestly, it isn't fun giving homework.
Friday, March 30, 2007
er...
Some people say, "I am more afraid of 100 sheep led by a lion rather than a 100 lions led by a sheep"
I beg to differ man... I think if a sheep can lead 100 lions without being eaten alive it must be some kind of special sheep!
Anyway, this post is probably not going to make sense to most of you...
I beg to differ man... I think if a sheep can lead 100 lions without being eaten alive it must be some kind of special sheep!
Anyway, this post is probably not going to make sense to most of you...
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