Monthly Archives: February 2008

Malaysian politics like that la.

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I seriously don’t understand our politicians. The government-controlled, BN-centric newspaper is talking down on us. PM: People back Barisan ALOR STAR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the majority of the people would back the Barisan Nasional despite the Opposition’s … Continue reading →

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Practicality of Rogerian Therapy.

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

While revising the story of Carl Rogers, this story leaped out at me.Full text here by Charles Boeree. One of the phrases that Rogers used to describe his therapy is “supportive, not reconstructive,” and he uses the analogy of learning … Continue reading →

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Burglary

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

It was past midnight. I had a quick shower and returned to my room. First thing I saw was the sliding window pushed to an odd position. “Mom must have been here,â€? I thought. On the table at the window, … Continue reading →

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Get a blogger into Parliament

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Help Blogger Jeff Ooi secure a seat in Parliament. Click here. Jeff has been nominated DAP candidate for the District of Jelutong, Penang. Go to his main blog at www.jeffooi.com for current updates. Remember. Sacrifice a little today for the … Continue reading →

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Are our names pre-ordained?

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I have this very strange experience. When I start reading politics and get absorbed by it, I often wake up unsettled and disturbed by my own insecurities. But when I achieve a ‘peak’ experience, either from a deep prayer or … Continue reading →

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Keep the lense please

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

UMMC called this morning, reminding dad to get admitted today for tomorrow’s surgery. I said he saw the Cardiologist who wants to check his irregular hear rate before surgery can be done. I also told the lady to keep dad’s … Continue reading →

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Is there hope in the government?

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

In U.S. Government class one day, Leighton explained the 10-year population census.. We then talked about political parties gerrymandering districts so that more of their members get seats in Congress. “Manipulation!â€? I exclaimed at the new knowledge. “He said Malaysia … Continue reading →

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