Why, do you want some
flags?
How about buying a
strank-ing cup of tea!
And why not buy some
matching pipes while you're at it?
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.gif) As a history student, I learnt about the Battle of Iwo Jima, and the number of casualties and deaths that it caused. But when death is simply replaced by numbers, with no memory attached to it, or the slightest mention of who the deceased is and what kind of a person the deceased is, death is yet again, something normal; something which will happen to every one of us at a certain point in our lives. The death tolls don't strike us badly. At most, we'll just think "oh, so many people died" and feel sorry for these people for a moment or two. Yes, just like that. I guess the phrase "comfort in numbers" does apply in a way or two here. As I read the book, Flags of Our Fathers, I supposedly went through what these Marines endured. Of course, neither the physical treatment nor the emotional depth nor the brutality of it all. It was just the process. I teared when someone died, and feared for them as well, wondering what would happen next. And then there were moments which I laughed, because it was funny. Happy, light-hearted moments. Reading the last few pages, I began to cry. I sat down in my toilet (yes I was reading in my toilet because I wanted privacy) and as I moved on from word to word, my tears came - naturally. It just came and before long, I was crying. The emotional impact which the author meant to create in the reader hit me. I was utterly touched by the story, and saddened by the massive impact on normal lives world war two caused. These effects affect people tremendously, and it's not a matter of adjusting to their new lives. Some people never manage to adjust to their new lives and they die in the process without achieving anything; dying with so much hurt and emotion trapped in their souls. It's a sad, bleak life and it makes you understand that there are some things in life we just cannot control - like the occurrence of events such as war which change your life completely. These stories never fail to make me think that there's a limit to what we can do and what we can exert control over, despite being given our powers as intelligent beings at the top of Darwin's evolutionary ladder. And this very realisation makes me accept the small role that we play in life's great drama. I am amazed by books and the effects which they cause. Despite talks about e-books and all, I still think the book will still exist in many many years to come. Flipping the pages of a book, bending it when you're worried for the character, hugging it when you need comfort - these are actions which cannot be repeated with an e-book. I really love Flags of Our Fathers. It honestly blew me away.
Ariel T♥
Ariel was born on 15 March '92. Ariel studies in RVHS and is part of eldds (which is her greatest love!).
Ariel is also in 3A'07.
History is Ariel's all-time favourite subject. Ariel really likes Biology as well.
Ariel is 100% whimsical/serious/dramatic/crazy!
Actually, Ariel likes being a joker, really.
Ariel loves reading, shopping, dresses, colourful items & listening to music :)
Ariel has particular disdain for pork, ugly handwriting and ugly attention-seeking whores.
Ariel believes in carrying-your-own-shopping-bag [Shame on you Dickhead!].
Yes, Ariel is trying to do her bit for the environment and nothing will stop her.
Currently hearts & wants: i-pod nano (it's not red but never mind :), electric guitar, tennis racket, dresses [ lots and lots! ], shorts & tees [ lots and lots! ]
Wishes to: score ace results (well there's next year), learn how to play the electric guitar & take up tennis
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Work, Energy & Power
Dynamics of Rotational Motion
Pressure & Pressure changes
Thermal Properties of Matter & Kinetic Theory
Specific heat capacity & Latent heat
General properties of waves
Geometric Optics
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Assignment 14 B
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Assignment 16 A
Assignment 16 B
Yalta & Potsdam Conferences
"Iron Curtain" Speech
Containment Policy
Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan
Berlin Blockade
NATO & Warsaw Pact
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As a history student, I learnt about the Battle of Iwo Jima, and the number of casualties and deaths that it caused. But when death is simply replaced by numbers, with no memory attached to it, or the slightest mention of who the deceased is and what kind of a person the deceased is, death is yet again, something normal; something which will happen to every one of us at a certain point in our lives. The death tolls don't strike us badly. At most, we'll just think "oh, so many people died" and feel sorry for these people for a moment or two. Yes, just like that. I guess the phrase "comfort in numbers" does apply in a way or two here. As I read the book, Flags of Our Fathers, I supposedly went through what these Marines endured. Of course, neither the physical treatment nor the emotional depth nor the brutality of it all. It was just the process. I teared when someone died, and feared for them as well, wondering what would happen next. And then there were moments which I laughed, because it was funny. Happy, light-hearted moments. Reading the last few pages, I began to cry. I sat down in my toilet (yes I was reading in my toilet because I wanted privacy) and as I moved on from word to word, my tears came - naturally. It just came and before long, I was crying. The emotional impact which the author meant to create in the reader hit me. I was utterly touched by the story, and saddened by the massive impact on normal lives world war two caused. These effects affect people tremendously, and it's not a matter of adjusting to their new lives. Some people never manage to adjust to their new lives and they die in the process without achieving anything; dying with so much hurt and emotion trapped in their souls. It's a sad, bleak life and it makes you understand that there are some things in life we just cannot control - like the occurrence of events such as war which change your life completely. These stories never fail to make me think that there's a limit to what we can do and what we can exert control over, despite being given our powers as intelligent beings at the top of Darwin's evolutionary ladder. And this very realisation makes me accept the small role that we play in life's great drama. I am amazed by books and the effects which they cause. Despite talks about e-books and all, I still think the book will still exist in many many years to come. Flipping the pages of a book, bending it when you're worried for the character, hugging it when you need comfort - these are actions which cannot be repeated with an e-book. I really love Flags of Our Fathers. It honestly blew me away.
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