Infamous 4E

Chalet

2008-04-08T11:15:00.000+08:00

This time round organising chalet.

Timing will be at june. please contact jensen =]

FUCK NOT IN THE MOOD!

2008-04-06T00:08:00.000+08:00

Hate people who last min say not going. you ALL know who i am talking about.. Changi and east coast not that much of F***ing different okay?

F*** F*** and MORE FUC*.

NEXT TIME CANT GO JOLLY WELL SAY NOT GOING!

Since when 4D/4E have so many terrorist . BOMBSTER!

2008-04-05T08:47:00.001+08:00

Today bbq

Meet at cck control station. 1pm . then follow up to changi. being you own food if u like. =]

Contact jensen if anything changes.93294328

2008-04-03T02:11:00.002+08:00

Latest UPDATE!!

PLEASE READ AND PASS DOWN!

LOCATION CHANGE TO CHANGI !!!

FOR MORE INFO CALL JENSEN @ 93294328

By : Wilson

HELLO!!

2008-04-01T09:54:00.001+08:00

Those who is going need to pay 10 dollars ! =]

Location : CCK CONTROL STATION!!!!
Time : 09:30AM
Date : Sat ( 5th april `08 )

Bring more money just in case we need to do other stuff =P

For more infomation please contact Jensen @ 93294328

BBQ

2008-03-20T00:01:00.000+08:00

People going for the BBQ @ east coast ba?. dunno la.! stupid jensen kill offline -.-..

wenhao , ashley , yong shan , daryl , laoshu , aikbin , beumon , danial , jensen , sinni , meiting , sylvia , hui joo.

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF GOT ANY CHANGES!

Heys,heys,heys

2008-03-18T22:49:00.000+08:00

IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE PASS DOWN!!!

I heard from jensen that the gathering is on 5 april @ east coast.

For more information please contact jensen @
jensen_liu_90@hotmail.com

Takecare~ Aikbin!

Hello All !!

2008-02-15T20:11:00.000+08:00

Boo! Its isn't D~E~A~D okay!! ITS BACK!!! BACK WITH MORE ACTION!!

Did you peeps win loads of money during CNY?. =D
I lost =P

Well Thinking to organise outings and Class Tee. Anyone intrested? =D . Contact me @ 96659501 or my msn =D

Miss Loads of fun and ENTERTAINMENT During 3E ' 05 and 4E ' 06.

Guess all are working now yea?. REMEMBER ALL TO TURN UP FOR TEACHER'S DAY!!!

Aik-Bin aka Mr Potato~~~~

Ahem..

2007-02-02T20:41:00.000+08:00

To those whom i have not add on msn.. please add my new msn lawrence_chua90@hotmail.com
how do i get it.. by random then i find this name ok ok lors.. haha

sec 5 are stress damn stress.. take care ppl..

btw.. aikbin here :)

2007..

2007-01-01T00:20:00.000+08:00

Aww.. sad.. 2007 already,time sure pass so fast.. but no matter what.. 3e (2005) , 4e(2006) will still remains :).. All the best for ppl in ITE's must remember to stay in contact.. take care ppls..

NEWS to next year sec 5..
I heard that ,
history go to sec 5a..
Geo go to sec 5b..

Aikbin :)

OMG!!

2006-12-30T22:08:00.000+08:00

Sad to say that..
next year 4e arent the same class anymore.. from what i know is History one class Geography one class..
OMG!.. lols

26th dec

2006-12-26T10:06:00.000+08:00

HEYS ! XINHUA HERE ! :D

im back again uhh ! hahaha . BUT , for the very last time . cause im not staying in westspring anymore . im gonna blog for the very last time . im handling this blog to aikbin lerh ! the new web master . hahahaha !

what's my life busy with ? like what aikbin said on the 30th October post , im busy with boyfriend , couldnt make time to post up any entry . AH YAH AIKBIN , you are abit correct la ..
but i was lazy to update too . sorry ~ =x

i was chatting with jensen in the msn just now . he asked if we would like to design other class tee shirt as a sovenior for those who are leaving ? please reply to the tagboard okay . thanks ! :D

BYEBYE 4E , BYEBYE WESTSPRING . XINHUA'S LEAVING NOW .
SORRY I DIDNT MAKE IT TO SEC 5 .

Gathering

2006-12-21T00:09:00.000+08:00

Let see.. some ppl want to have gathering before school starts.. so how?..School starts at 3 jan

i will tell jensen about it..
any comment tell me in msn or tag board

Aikbin

Stay in contact..

2006-12-19T11:19:00.000+08:00

Hmm.. saw some happiness and sadness .. but no matter what happen we are still infamous4e in 2006!! remember to stay in contact ya?. .take care alrights!

Aikbin

Tomorrow

2006-12-17T13:35:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow is the day we all "die" .. haha.. Either ITE or Sec 5 ..
report 2pm sharp in uniform.. hair = black

Good luck classmates!!.. Hope all of us go to sec 5 :D .. ALL THE BEST !!

Infamous-4e will never be replaces by others.. ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL :)

Sign off: Aikbin ..

1 week left..

2006-12-11T21:47:00.000+08:00

That it people.. 1 more week left only.. Its either ITE or sec 5.. hahas.. see all of u soon.. :)

Aikbin

:)

2006-11-15T15:19:00.000+08:00

There will me no prom night for us (NA) because we still have sec 5 to go..
Heard from seniors that the time of collection will be on afternoon i am not so sure about that..

hope to see you people soon :)

Aikbin

Class gathering

2006-11-09T13:31:00.000+08:00

Someone ask me about the gathering ehs??
so i want you all to give comment about it??

And about the prom night things..
Ask Ms chan??

written by : Aikbin

Holidays..

2006-10-30T10:10:00.000+08:00

Going to recover this blog le..
hahas.. since xin hua having busy with her bf.. then i blog ba.. :D...
so anyone got any good job intro mahs?? reply at tagg please..
btw to all report at school on the 18 dec for your N lvl result ..
having fun enjoying your holidays..

Potato :)

2006-07-08T20:34:00.000+08:00

Dont give up !
Dont give up !
Dont give up !

MUG HARD , OKAY ? =D

i'll be updating things about world cup soon ,
the world cup finals !
hahas .
although we should be studying hard for our Nlevels now ,
but world cup is four years at a time !
of course we cant miss it .. right ?
im sure many people are betting , yeah ?
dont bet too much alright , later u will find a hole inside ur pocket .
haha !

ok lah , this is all what i wanted to update for this week , i guess .
haha .
take care all fellow 4E classmates ,
best wishes to all teachers , and not forgetting mr gan ! =)

- xinhua , index no.3

Nlevels is getting closer !

2006-06-29T21:51:00.000+08:00

UPDATE ! UPDATE !

sorry guys for not updating for such a long time .
haha ~
ppl , two more months to Nlevels !!
izzit that fast ?
and our best teacher mr gan had left us .
but no matter what ,
we must work hard .
let's all go 5B next year , ok ?
can promise ?
it's hurtful to see one of us to retain or go ITE .
then our class spirit wil be gone .
no matter what ,
mug hard !
just tolerate this two or three months , ok ?
take care 4E and all teachers ! =D

- xinhua

attention !

2006-06-11T12:21:00.000+08:00

Do you guys wanna have Class BBQ with mr gan ?
want ?
want ?
want ?
want ?
write how you feel under comments !

thank you ! =)

Term 2 holiday activities Scedule

2006-05-28T21:39:00.000+08:00

Tuesday 30th may

9am to 11am : Chemistry @ Air-Con Study room
12noon to 4pm : Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Wednesday 31th may

9am to 10:30am : Maths Paper 1 practice @ 4DE Classrooms
11:30 to 1pm : Geog @ Air-con study room
2pm to 5pm : Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Thursday 1st June

9am to 11am: Phycis @ Air con study room

12noon to 4pm Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Friday 2nd June

9am to 10:30am: Maths Paper2 pract @ 4DE classrooms

11am to 1pm : Geog @ Air-con study room

2pm to 5pm: Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Monday 5th June

9am to 11am: Chemistry @ air con study room

12noon to 3pm: Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Tuesday 6th June

10am to 12noon: Geog @ Air-con study room

1pm to 4pm: Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Wednesday 7th June

9am to 11am: Physics @ Air con study room

12noon to 4pm: Art/DNT/FNN @ Art Room,DnT room, Fnn Room

Thursday 8th June

9am to 11am: English mock exam paper 1 @ Auditorium

Our mr gan ..

2006-05-20T10:57:00.000+08:00

hihi !
well ,
here are some pics that our class took with mr gan ..
i guess these pics will be a good momento for us .. agree ?
he is leaving us next friday ..
less than 10days more ..
awww.. so fast .
shall we fork in abit of money buy our class tee shirt as a farewell gift for him ?
or even throw a farewell party next thurs ..?
plan that on next monday (:

Girls and Guru

Boys and Guru Gan

Zack , Zharif and Guru Gan

Pics of our Guru Gan ! We'll miss him alot alot alot . the best teacher in our Hearts .

We , infamous 4E will ..
miss his Jokes ,
miss his laughter ,
miss his lessons ,
miss his face ,
miss his common word "guys ,this is disaster !!!"
miss him saying "Basket !"
miss him everything !
haiz ..

infamous 4E ladies and gentlemen !

2006-05-16T19:45:00.000+08:00

hello all !
haha .
tomorrow , 17th may wednesday ,
we will be taking a class photo with mr gan yeah ?
well he is leaving real soon .
taking a class photo with him will be a good momento for us, argee ?
we will all miss him .
so ladies and gentlemen ,
try not to absent yourself tomorrow alrite !
oh ya by the way ,
im currenlty working out on our class tee shirt .
i'll let you all see the design once i have done it ok ?
haha .
i'll post again soon !

- xinhua
i love infamous 4E !

exam tips ! PEAK PERFORMANCE ON EXAM DAY.

2006-05-06T13:15:00.000+08:00

PEAK PERFORMANCE ON EXAM DAY
You have spent months preparing for this day. Stay calm, follow our tips and breeze through your exam!

OUTSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL
1. Get to the exam room a little earlier so that you will be more relaxed.
2. Keep away from your fellow classmates.
No last minute discussions! That will only send you into the PANIC ZONE!

BEFORE STARTING YOUR PAPER
1. Write your name and class on every sheet of paper.
2. Check that there are no missing pages in your copy of the exam paper.
3. Allocate your time properly.
Stick to your schedule so that you'll have time to answer all the questions.
Spend more time on questions that are worth more marks.
Watch your time like a hawk!
4. Clarify with the examiner if in doubt of anything.

THE EXAM !
1. Read and follow instructions and questions very carefully.
E.g. if instructions want you to mark "x" for the correct answer, do not "/".
2. Answer the easier questions first.
They give you the boost in confidence needed to tackle the rest of the questions.
Come back to the difficult questions later.
3. NEVER leave questions unanswered.
If you are out of time, give your answers in "point" form.
Examiners award marks for facts and not long sentences.
For MCQs, make a guess if you don't know the answer.
4. Get to the point when answering short-answer or essay questions.
There is no time for flowery language.
Remember KISS - Keep It Short and Simple!
5. DO NOT panic if your mind decides not to function!
Relax and you'll recall what you'd studied.
6. Leave the last 15 minutes to check through.
Look out for omitted questions/facts and errors in spelling, tenses, units, etc..

posted by : xinhua - guys, good luck for the mock exam ! (:

Guidelines on the use of Scientific Calculators in GCE Examinations

2006-05-04T16:18:00.000+08:00

Guidelines on the use of Scientific Calculators in GCE Examinations

The following guidelines are to be adhered to where the use of scientific calculators is
allowed in examinations. Candidates must be informed in advance that:

(a) the calculator must be silent, with a visual display only

(b) the working condition of the calculator (including the power supply) is the responsibility
of the candidates and a fault in a calculator will not normally be considered as
justifying the giving of special consideration to the user

(c) calculator cases, instruction leaflets or instructions and formulae printed on the lid or
cover of a calculator or similar materials must not be in the possession of candidates
during the examination (where the instructions cannot be removed they should be
securely covered)

(d) external storage media, e.g. card, tape, and plug-in modules must not be in the
possession of candidates during the examination

(e) calculators must not be borrowed from other candidates in the course of the
examination for any reason

(f) standard scientific calculators with features such as Fraction calculations;
Permutation; Combination; Statistical calculations such as mean, standard deviation
and factorials; Regression analysis; Complex number calculations and
Polar/Rectangular coordinate conversions are acceptable

(g) programmable calculators and those with permanent features of a programmed kind
such as numerical integration; symbolic differentiation; symbolic integration and
symbolic algebraic manipulation are prohibited

(h) calculators which are able to display graphical representation of functions or data, e.g.
calculators with data banks or graphic displays, are prohibited

(i) calculators with the capability of remote communication with other machines, e.g.
infra-red communication capability, are prohibited

The Chain of Love

2006-04-26T16:17:00.000+08:00

The Chain of Love

He was driving home one evening, on a two-lane country road. Work, in this small mid-western community, was almost as slow as his beat-up Pontiac. But he neverquit looking. Ever since the Levis factory closed, he'd been unemployed, and with winter raging on, the chill had finally hit home.

It was a lonely road. Not very many people had a reason to be on it, unless they were leaving. Most of his friends had already left. They had families to feed and dreams to fulfill. But he stayed on. After all, this was where he buried his mother and father. He was born here and knew the country.

He could go down this road blind, and tell you what was on either side, and with his headlights not working, that came in handy. It was starting to get dark and light snow flurries were coming down. He'd better get a move on.

You know, he almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road.But even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled upin front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.

Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe, he looked poor and hungry. He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill that only fear can put in you. He said, "I'm here to help you m'am. Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm.By the way, my name is Joe."

Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough Joe crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty andhis hands hurt. As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down her windowand began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid. Joe just smiled as he closed her trunk.

She asked him how much she owed him. Any amount would have been alright withher. She had already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped. Joe never thought twice about the money. This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty who hadgiven him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it neveroccurred to him to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance that they needed, and Joe added "...and think of me".

He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into thetwilight. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in tograb a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps.The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The cash register was like the telephone of an out of work actor, it didn't ring much.

Her waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase.The lady noticed that the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but sh enever let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Joe.

After the lady finished her meal, and the waitress went to get her change from a hundred dollar bill, the lady slipped right out the door. She was gone by thetime the waitress came back. She wondered where the lady could be, then she noticed something written on a napkin. There were tears in her eyes, when sheread what the lady wrote. It said, "You don't owe me a thing, I've been there too. Someone once helped me out, the way I'm helping you. If you really want topay me back, here's what you do. Don't let the chain of love end with you."

Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from workand climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. How could she have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard. She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, "Everything's gonna be alright, I love you Joe."

God bless,
Ms Chan

SpiRIT

2006-04-25T22:08:00.000+08:00

The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me, never say "I." And that's not because they have trained themselves not to say "I." They don't think "I." They think "we"; they think "team." They understand their job to be to make the team function. They accept responsibility and don't sidestep it, but "we" gets the credit…. This is what creates trust, what enables you to get the task done.Theres never an "I" in team..We learn to trust each and everyone in our class..There is love between different gender and/or race..Accomplishments have no color,if you know what i mean..WrItTEn By:TenGku MohD danIAL(4E)..

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

2006-04-25T20:59:00.000+08:00

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

The Great Pyramid of Giza
It is the one and only Ancient Wonder which does not require a description by early historians and poets.
It is the one and only Ancient Wonder that does not need speculations concerning its appearance,
size,
and shape.
It is the oldest,
yet it is the only surviving of the Seven Ancient Wonders.
It is the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Some stories indicate the Hanging Gardens towered hundreds of feet into the air,
but archaeological explorations indicate a more modest,
but still impressive,
height.

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
This is a statue of the God in whose honor the Ancient Olympic games were held.
It was located on the land that gave its very name to the Olympics.
At the time of the games, wars stopped,
and athletes came from Asia Minor,
Syria,
Egypt,
and Sicily to celebrate the Olympics and to worship their king of Gods: Zeus.

The Colossus of Rhodes
The island of Rhodes was an important economic centre in the ancient world.
It is located off the southwestern tip of Asia Minor where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean.
The capitol city,
also named Rhodes,
was built in 408 B.C

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Eight hundred years after its destruction,
the magnificent Temple of Artemis at Ephesus,
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
had been completely forgotten by the people of the town that had once held it in such pride.
The original temple burned in 356 B.C. and was rebuilt on the same foundation.
Fire devastated the second temple in 262 A.D.,
but its foundation and some debris have survived.
The British Museum in London counts some of the second temple's sculptures among its treasures.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is the burial place of an ancient king.
Yet the Mausoleum is different,
so different from the Pyramid that it earned its reputation.
And a spot within the list,
for other reasons.
Geographically,
it is closer to the Temple of Artemis.
And it was the beauty of the tomb rather than its size that fascinated its visitors for years.

The Pharos of Alexandria (The Lighthouse of Alexandria)
Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
only one had a practical use in addition to its architectural elegance: The Lighthouse of Alexandria.
For sailors,
it ensured a safe return to the Great Harbor.
For architects,
it meant even more: it was the tallest building on Earth.
And for scientists,
it was the mysterious mirror that fascinated them most.
The mirror which reflection could be seen more than 50 km (35 miles) off-shore.

DONE BY : Farhana and xinhua

UltraViolet - The synopsis

2006-04-25T20:54:00.000+08:00

Ultraviolet
Release Date: March 3, 2006Studio: Screen Gems
(Sony)Director: Kurt WimmerScreenwriter: Kurt Wimmer
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund, William Fichtner, Sebastien Andrieu, Ida Martin, Ricardo
MamoodGenre: Action, Horror, Sci-FiMPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of violent action throughout, partial nudity and language)
Production Status:
In Production/Awaiting Release
Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Thriller
PG-13 for sequences of violent action throughout, partial nudity and language.

Official Website: Sony Pictures SynopsisSet in the late 21st century, a subculture of humans have emerged who have been modified genetically by a vampire-like disease (Hemophagia), giving them enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute intelligence, and as they are set apart from "normal" and "healthy" humans, the world is pushed to the brink of worldwide civil war (a war between humans and hemophages) aimed at the destruction of the "diseased" population. In the middle of this crossed-fire is - an infected woman - Ultraviolet (Jovovich), who finds herself protecting a nine-year-old boy who has been marked for death by the human government as he is believed to be a threat to humans.
one rouge has been send to protect her race - and seek revenge on those who had changed her life forever. with firece fighting skills and chameleon-like abilities , violet (Milla Jovovich) sets out to destory a goverment-designed time bomb that will eliminate all hemophages. To violet's surpise , the deadly device is a nine year old boy, who was raised in a laboratory and goes by the name Six (cameron bright).

DONE BY : xinhua

2006-04-25T20:33:00.000+08:00

something to share with you guys.
my life of studies & housework;
that makes me.. MAD!
lol.... just kidding.

take care ppl, see ya in school.
study hard & study smart for the common test k
jia you!
4E uve been the best!

DONE BY : Farhana

The Good Sports Diet

2006-04-25T20:14:00.000+08:00

The Good Sports Diet

What should you eat or drink immediately after exercise/sport?

Carbohydrate rich foods and fluids within 30-60 minutes post-exercise. Compact, low bulk carbohydrate food e.g. sports bar, sports drink, muffin, sandwiches, and banana are recommended.

Would humans who engage in active sports once or twice a week require supplements and why? And which should they take if any?

Dietary supplements are not required as long as a woman eats well-balanced meals.

10 diet tips to keep for the average woman who wishes to stay on top of he/her game?

1. Eat well–balance meals. Use the Healthy Diet Pyramid as a guide

2. Choose high-carbohydrate, low-fat, low-fibre foods to ensure easy digestion, and to top up carbohydrate fuel supplies before exercise

3. Avoid high fat food before exercise to prevent stomach discomfort

4. Stick to a larger meal, 3-4 hours before exercise

5. Stick to light snacks, or liquid meals, 1-2 hours before exercise

6. Don’t forget fluids! Drink plenty of fluids especially if the weather is hot

7. Replenish fluid loss from the previous exercise session before staring the next session

8. Always have a bottle of fluid at hand to drink during exercise sessions

9. For intense sessions of more than an hour, ensure sports drink meet fluid and carbohydrate
needs simultaneously

10. Have some carbohydrate-rich food, or fluids, as soon as possible after the completion of exercise

the PASSION for teaching.

2006-04-23T22:13:00.000+08:00

SHE SHLD GET THE CARING TEACHER AWARD! from us,4E.

our beloved teacher.
the one, who we love. =)
the one, who cares for us.
the one, who never gives up on us.
yes? (:
she's the best!
ms chan, she rawks!
we APPRECIATE you. really;
though, how many times u scolded us for being naughty;
we dont mind. as we know; its for our OWN good.

- farhana

MY P.O.V on our school band! (X love them*

2006-04-23T20:39:00.000+08:00

darryl, the band major. (:

west spring band, the one & only.

credit : the sch blog.

anyway, farhana here! =)
i just got to say, that i was quite sad that i didnt get to see the band perform yesterday. but i did get to hear the sch band play.yeah! atleast something right. couz i told my friend, to call me when the band is about to play.
& all and all, im thankful for that. couz i didnt miss the chance.
my heart was with the band & i still dont regret being the no.1 supporter of the band. i must say, IM PROUD OF THE WEST SPRING BAND.

i would,if i could really like to tell the band members. they did their very best. and no matter what the result; i STILL LOVE the band. WEST SPRING BAND ROXS! 100% yes, i still believe; ONE BAND ONE SOUND. i'll always be a true supporter of the band.

say we are proud of you,
say we are proud of you.
clap(2x)

Germany at Fifa World Cup

2006-04-21T21:22:00.000+08:00

German bidding for home gloryWith three world titles to their name, Germany are one of the great football nations of the world. A German team has played in every FIFA World Cup™ finals, except the 1930 and 1950 tournaments, and they boast an outstanding record of success.
In 1954, the famous 'Walter's Eleven' raised the trophy for the then West Germany for the first time, defeating seemingly invincible Hungary 3-2 in the final in the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, Switzerland. Fritz Walter, Helmut Rahn and the rest of the team became idols and standard bearers for a whole country.

Twenty years later Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Muller led the West Germans to FIFA World Cup glory again, this time on home turf. 'Kaiser' Beckenbauer captained the hosts in a riveting final against a brilliant Netherlands side. Johan Neeskens put the Dutch ahead, but Paul Breitner equalised, paving the way for Muller, the greatest German striker of all time, to score the winning goal in a 2-1 victory. It was magical stuff for German supporters and football fans everywhere.

Germany's third and most recent FIFA World Cup triumph came in 1990 in Italy after successive defeats in the finals of 1982, when they lost 3-1 to Italy in Spain, and 1986, when Argentina saw them off 3-2 in Mexico. Beckenbauer played a key role again, this time as coach to the squad captained by Lothar Matthaus. In the final, Andreas Brehme converted a penalty against Argentina, giving Germany a 1-0 win and restoring honour after their defeat by the Gauchos four years earlier.

An unremarkable decade on the world stage followed before Germany bounced back with a vengeance at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™, battling to the final only to go down 2-0 to Brazil. The runners-up spot still represented a sensational achievement for Rudi Voller's men just two years after a dismal UEFA EURO 2000 campaign in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The 1996 European champions fared poorly at EURO 2004 in Portugal and Voller resigned following his side's ignominious group stage exit, making way for a new coaching crew headed by Voller's former international strike partner Jurgen Klinsmann, who set his sights high right from the start. "Our target is to win the World Cup," the new man declared on taking the helm.
German hopes rest squarely on the shoulders of Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Ballack, as the national captain seeks to inspire the youngsters around him with his experience and class. Rising stars such as Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski impressed at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005, unleashing a wave of euphoria among the home faithful. Germany finished third after a narrow 3-2 defeat by Brazil in the semi-finals, boosting hopes of stirring performance at the 'main event' in summer 2006.

- from xinhua (:

hi there ! im huijoo .

2006-04-21T20:48:00.000+08:00

hello.
my name ish HuiJoo aka Joo..
Im also one of the classmates in 4E..
about My class ?
I like them so much..
With them 3 years..
Very funny..
we are very united too..
I love the class when we started to shout out our class cheers during PE lessons.
every funny and cute..
haha..
this is Xinhua..

my very best friend..
very nice and funny girl.
she is sometimes quite childish too.
then what about me ?
I love to listen to music and watch shows..
Especially those romantic scene like Taiwan dramas..
it is acted by 183 club and 7 flowers..
that's my favorite .
I like them alot..
Especially Mingdao from 183 club...
and Qiaoen and xiaoqiao from <7>…

i love 4E ! it's the best !

Leadership

2006-04-20T22:44:00.000+08:00

"Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.

More than anything else today, followers believe they are part of a system, a process that lacks heart. If there is one thing a leader can do to connect with followers at a human, or better still a spiritual level, it is to become engaged with them fully, to share experiences and emotions, and to set aside the processes of leadership we have learned by rote.

Here, such experiences are never gone to waste."

Something i think, that is inspirational to read
& to understand perfectly.

hello ! farhana here ..

2006-04-20T22:25:00.000+08:00

pic i took with my own cam, unexpectedly.
but nice.
very unique =D
sharing with the class.
love them all,
they make me feel so like 1 of them.
really like the enthusiasm of the class im in.
the ppl are the best.
everyone of them.
the 37 of them;
eh no.
the 38' ncluding dearest teacher.
ms chan. =)
the caring one.
the loving one to the class;
the one who really show the care
& best interest of the class.
she rawk!
take care-

me & hj.
one of the ppl i love most in my class.
other then darling xh. =)
not les ok!
they're FRIENDS. (:

ways of getting good grades

2006-04-13T09:13:00.000+08:00

School Success Step One.
Attend every class and pay attention in order to get good grades. If you are not getting enough sleep, you are probably not getting the most out of every class. So go to bed earlier and get enough sleep so that you will already have absorbed most of the information while in class. If anything is unclear, don't be afraid to ask for clarification because chances are, many other people will probably have the same question. You can either ask for help while the teacher is lecturing or after the lecture if you are more shy. If you still do not understand, try to read it from the textbook, find another book on the library, or find the information on the internet. Sometimes other people can explain the concept more clearly to you.

School Success Step Two.
Do all homework assigned. That is one of the simplest, yet most effective, method of getting good grades. Even if the homework is not for grades, you will benefit by practicing and doing the homework. Only by practicing will your skills improve to the level that you will do well on exams and tests. Remember to check your answer to see if you did anything wrong. You may want to make a special note for questions where you answered incorrectly so that you can come back and review the error later and so that you don't make the same mistake on the exam. Before the exam, try to find some type of pretest either on the internet, in your textbook, or from your teacher. You can also come up with your own pretest by thinking of potential questions that you think that the teacher will ask. This is so that you practice all the concepts learned in a particular unit all at once and try to synthesize all the information learned. You may find that you are rusty on certain points and may want to brush up on them after the pretest.

School Success Step Three.
Make a review sheet of key concepts. By having a review sheet handy, your last-minute studying will be much easier. Also, organizing the information for yourself is another level that helps you digest the information. It's up to you how much information you put on it, but try to put it in a succinct manner and have as many key ideas on it as you can. Be innovative in how you draft your review sheet. For example, it can be in the format of a table or perhaps some diagrams that summarize the key concepts.

School Success Step Four.
Review regularly and often to get good grades. The most critical time to review concepts that you had just learned is right after learning it in order to consolidate the material. Also review regularly afterwards. This makes memorizing or internalizing concepts much easier before the exam because you will have tried to incorporate the learned material into your brain with as little effort as possible. Cramming certainly works for some people but in the long run, you do not really remember much after the exam, and that information may actually be critical in your next course. Therefore, it sets you off at a disadvantage immediately at the start of the next course. Another critical time to review, though, is before the exam because you will get your brain juices ready to attack the questions. Therefore, even though exclusive cramming is not the best, some cramming before your exam is actually beneficial.

School Success Step Five.
Taking time out for relaxation and exercise will enable you to get better grades. Your grades may actually improve because you allowed your brain to get its required rest. School shouldn't only be about studying and getting high grades. In fact, when applying for scholarships or other types of school, schools often look for leadership experience, community service, or excellence in some other field. Therefore, have some fun, do some volunteering that you would enjoy, and enjoy the school experience as much as possible. At the same time, though, do not go overboard and take on too many activities that you feel drained out. Try to find a balance because then you will excel in your life as well as in school.