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Enzymes are substances which are involved in breaking down food during digestion. They are vital to the body: they allow it to extract and sort the nutrients from the ingested food. During this process, the enzymes remain active before being destroyed, or rather inactivated in turn. Enzymes are destroyed at the slightest cooking: cooked food therefore loses the majority of its initial enzymes and nutrients. Aging and stress decrease the levels of enzymes produced naturally by the body. It is possible to mitigate its impact by taking dietary supplements containing enzymes and by increasing the amount of raw food in your diet.
How digestion works
Digestion is a complicated mechanism which has chemical, physical and mechanical stages, and the enzymes play a very important role in it. Digestion starts in the mouth. Saliva and chewing begin the food breakdown process. Saliva contains amylases or enzymes which extract the carbohydrates from food. The food then enters the oesophagus and then reaches the stomach. The stomach secretes acids and enzymes such as pepsin, lipase and rennet, which help to break down the food through stomach movements. When the stomach is too full, it sometimes happens that the valve located at the end of the oesophagus weakens, which causes reflux and the famous heartburn. These are caused by acids from the stomach arriving into the oesophagus by error and which cause a burning sensation. After passing through the stomach, the alimentary bolus moves down into the small intestine, where it is broken down by the bile from the liver and gall bladder and by other enzymes from the pancreas including, inter alia, trypsin, chymotrypsin, nucleases and amylases. When its progression through the six meters of the intestine finishes, the food is completely digested, and what is left is eliminated.
An additional intake of digestive enzymes to aid digestion is recommended for people who have one or more of the problems listed hereafter : Heartburn, acid reflux, Constipation, lactose intolerance, Food allergies and intolerances, Stress, Fatigue, Digestive problems associated with aging, Immune problems, Irritable bowel syndrome, Chronic diseases, Being overweight.
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The Latest: France OKs taking 20 migrants from boat in Spain
The French presidency says France is ready to take in about 20 of the 87 migrants from a rescue boat that docked at a port in southern Spain on Thursday
ANKARA, Turkey — The Latest on the influx of migrants into Europe (all times local):
The French presidency says France is ready to take in about 20 of the 87 migrants from a rescue boat that docked at a port in southern Spain on Thursday.
The president's office said France has decided to receive some of the migrants in the name of European solidarity because Spain is seeing a spike in migrant arrivals.
Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms said the passengers its ship brought to the port of Algeciras were picked up off the Libyan coast on Aug. 2 and mostly were Sudanese war refugees.
France has also taken in 78 asylum-seekers, mainly from Eritrea and Sudan, who were passengers on a rescue ship operated by German and French aid groups that Spain allowed to dock in June.
That boat, the Aquarius, drew wide attention after Italy and Malta refused to it dock. The ship was carrying 630 migrants.
A rescue boat carrying 87 African migrants and refugees saved in the Mediterranean Sea has docked at the southern Spanish port of Algeciras.
Its arrival Thursday comes as the political mood in Spain shows signs of tension over a spike in migrant arrivals.
The boat operated by Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms is delivering what it says are mostly Sudanese war refugees it picked up off the Libyan coast on Aug. 2.
Spain allowed the boat to come after other, geographically closer, European Union countries refused to let it dock amid continuing strain among governments about how to respond to the wave of migrants crossing from Africa.
Spain's new center-left Socialist government made fair treatment of migrants one of its headline policies after coming to power two months ago.
Turkey's state-run news agency says a boat carrying migrants has capsized off the Turkish coast in the Aegean sea, killing seven children and two women.
Anadolu Agency says four other migrants were rescued from the rubber boat that sank early on Thursday off the resort of Kusadasi.
There was no information on the nationalities of the migrants, who were attempting to reach one of the Greek islands near Kusadasi.
Kusadasi district administrator Muammer Aksoy told Anadolu the bodies have been recovered and no further migrants are reported missing.
Many migrants continue to attempt to reach the Greek islands from the Turkish coast, hoping to eventually move to more prosperous European Union countries. Others try to cross the river that runs along the land border between the two countries.
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Towie's Lewis Bloor acquitted of conspiracy to defraud as £3million diamond fraud trial collapses
Emma KellyFriday 15 Oct 2021 12:19 pm
Lewis Bloor, seen here in 2019, has been cleared of the charge (Picture: PA)
A £3 million diamond fraud trial involving The Only Way is Essex star Lewis Bloor has collapsed after a 'litany' of Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) failings in the disclosure of evidence.
Prosecutors claimed around 200 victims, many of whom were elderly, were conned after being convinced to buy coloured stones at a 600% mark up.
Bloor, 31, who joined the ITV2 reality programme for three years from 2013, was accused of being part of the alleged cold-calling investment fraud before his television career took off.
However, the case collapsed on Friday some seven years after the investigation was launched in 2014 and four weeks into the Southwark Crown Court trial, for which dozens of alleged victims had provided statements or given live evidence.
Bloor, of Buckhurst Hill, Essex, was not in court on Friday, where he was acquitted of conspiracy to defraud between May 7 2013 and July 1 2014 by a jury at the direction of Judge Adam Hiddleston.
Joseph Jordan, 29, from Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, George Walters, 29, from Beckenham, in Kent, Max Potter, 25, of Enfield, Middlesex, Nathan Wilson, 28, of Brentwood, Essex, and Simon Akbari, 27, from Loughton, Essex, were also found not guilty of the charge.
Bloor told the PA news agency: 'The hardest thing about this case has been the onslaught of death threats, calls for me to commit suicide and abuse to my family. We knew I was not guilty, so the trial was just a formality in my eyes.
'What we now want to happen is that the trolls online take a look at themselves and stop abusing strangers for a quick kick and light laughter with friends. It's appalling. But I am just happy my team at Blackfords (solicitors) delivered the truth and I can now get back to my work as an online coach and get back to helping my clients.'
The former Celebrity Big Brother star said his work to 'help people focus on themselves, look after their body and mind and in turn grow through hard times to become something bigger, stronger and better' had helped him cope with the trial.
Bloor is best known for starring on Towie and CBB (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
He added: 'I have lived by my coaching principles during this case. Looking after my mind and body first.'
The CPS abandoned the prosecution after admitting material that could have helped Bloor and his co-defendants or undermined the prosecution case had not been properly disclosed to defence lawyers.
Prosecutor David Durose QC said the material was 'wrongly described', should have been given to the defence teams and that 'the inconsistencies were profound'.
'We have come to the conclusion that we cannot confirm to the court that the prosecution has discharged its disclosure duties in this case,' he said.
'We propose to offer no evidence against all of the defendants in this case.'
Narita Bahra QC, representing Potter, called for the CPS to conduct an inquiry into the case after what she described as 'a litany of disclosure failings'.
She said the Metropolitan Police instructed expert witnesses employed by Dreweatts auctioneers and valuers, a company which had a contract with the force to auction jewellery and watches seized in raids and prosecutions.
'At the time of instruction the company was awaiting the outcome of their tender for the contract to be renewed,' said Ms Bahra.
'The prosecution initially did not disclose the offer of a conditional fee agreement by the experts to the police who were paying their fees.
Bloor was not present today in court (Picture: PA)
'Those experts had already given evidence in another trial, in the middle of their contract with the Metropolitan police where their relationship with the police was not disclosed.'
Last week, Mr Durose said he would not call Tessa Parry and James Nicholson, from Dreweatts, who were instructed to give expert evidence about how much the diamonds were worth.
He said the CPS accepted 'that the experts were not instructed in a way consistent with the criminal procedure rules', adding: 'The timing of the instruction was unfortunate given the ongoing tender process.
'While we do not consider the two witnesses are at fault or unreliable it would be disproportionate to delay the trial to litigate these matters.'
Ms Bahra compared the case to a multimillion-pound carbon credit and diamond fraud trial which collapsed when the expert witness Andrew Ager was found to be unqualified, calling into question more than 20 other trials he was involved in.
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'With this specific case, earlier this week the prosecution were made aware of material that was disclosable but had not been shared previously with the defence.
'It was disclosed to the defence immediately, and following urgent consideration of its impact, we have now decided to stop the case against these individuals.
'As an organisation we remain committed to working with investigators, defence teams and courts to ensure we get disclosure right.'
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The capital of Vinh Long province and plonked about midway between My Tho and Can Tho, Vinh Long may not be the largest town in the Mekong, but as a major transit hub it can be noisy and chaotic nonetheless. Flee the mayhem by heading to the riverfront, where plenty of cafes and restaurants afford respite. Despite a lack of in-town attractions, Vinh Long is the gateway to island life and some worthwhile sites, including Cai Be floating market, abundant orchards and rural homestays.
What makes a trip to Vinh Long worthwhile is not the town but the beautiful islands dotting the river. The islands are dedicated to agriculture, especially the growing of tropical fruits, which are shipped to markets in HCMC. This low-lying region is as much water as land and houses are generally built on stilts.
Some of the more popular islands to visit include Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh, but there are many others. You can take the public ferry to one of the islands and then walk or cycle around on your own. However, this isn't as interesting as a boat tour, since you won't cruise the narrow canals. You should be able to arrange a two- to three-hour cruise with one of the operators along the wharf for less than 300,000d.
( 5am-5pm) This bustling river market is worth including on a boat tour from Vinh Long, but aim for an early morning visit. Wholesalers on big boats moor here, each specialising in just a few types of fruit or vegetable, hanging samples of their goods from tall wooden poles. A notable sight is the huge and photogenic Catholic cathedral on the riverside.
It takes about an hour to reach the market from Vinh Long, but most people make detours on the way there or back to see the canals or visit orchards. For those travelling on an organised tour of the delta, it is customary to board a boat here, explore the islands and moor in Vinh Long before continuing to Can Tho.
(Phan Thanh Gian Temple; Ð Tran Phu; 5-11am & 1-7pm) Confucian temples such as this are rare in southern Vietnam. The front hall honours local hero Phan Thanh Gian, who led an uprising against the French colonists in 1930. When it became obvious that his revolt was doomed, Phan killed himself rather than be captured by the colonial army. The rear hall, built in 1866, has a portrait of Confucius above the altar.
Sitting in pleasant grounds across from the river, Van Thanh Mieu Temple is southeast of town; designed in Confucian style, it looks like it was lifted straight out of China. Don't confuse it with the smaller Quoc Cong Pagoda, which you'll pass on the way.
With a magnificent sense of seclusion, the four-star Mekong Riverside Resort & Spa ( 073-392 4466; www.mekongriversideresort.vn; Hoa Qui Ward, Hoa Khanh subdistrict, Cai Be district; lake/river view d US$85/110) has lovely thatched bungalows and stunning views across the vast river waters. Seize a fishing rod and angle for fish from your balcony or just sit back and watch the river boats cruise the Mekong at night. With free canoes, bird-watching tower and swimming pool, the resort offers the chance to fully experience the astonishing riverine world of the Mekong Delta. The resort can arrange transport.
( 070-382 3616; www.cuulongtourist.com; 2 Ɖ Phần B Chậu; 7am-5pm) Offers a variety of boat tours ranging from three hours to three days. Destinations include small canals, fruit orchards, brick kilns, a conical palm hat workshop and the Cai Be floating market.
You'll find much better accommodation in Ben Tre, Tra Vinh and Can Tho, and much more atmospheric accommodation in one of the local homestays. If you really must stay in Vinh Long town, the following are the best options.
( 070-382 3820; 4 Ð 1 Thang 5; r 300,000-400,000d) A small, tall and slim place with just five rooms, the bonus here is the location near the river. Rooms (one with balcony) are a good size, but shower rooms are tiny.
( 070-382 3656; www.cuulongtourist.com; 2 Ɖ Phan B Chau; s from 440,000d, d from 560,000d) This clean but characterless government-run hotel sees midrange tour groups checking in as the boats leave from directly across the road. Rooms are spacious and have baths, and either balconies or river views.
For many travellers, the chance to experience river life and to share a home-cooked meal with a local family is a highlight of a Mekong visit. Perhaps 'homestay' is the wrong word: in most cases you won't actually be staying in the family home but in specially constructed accommodation more akin to a rudimentary hostel.
Some homestays have large communal rooms with bunks, while others offer basic bungalows with shared facilities and some even have rooms with en suites. Dinner and breakfast is usually included. In some places you'll share a meal with the family, while in bigger places the experience is more like a restaurant. The only constant that you can be guaranteed is a verdant, rustic setting and a taste of rural life.
Although many tourists book through group tours in Ho Chi Minh City, there's no reason you can't do it yourself – just take the ferry from Vinh Long and then a xe om (motorbike taxi) to your preferred choice. Note that some hosts are unlikely to speak much English, but welcome foreign guests just the same.
Ba Linh ( 070-385 8683, mobile 0939 138 142; [email protected]; 95 An Thanh, An Binh; r 350,000d) Run by friendly Mr Truong, this traditional-looking and popular place has six simple, high-roofed, partitioned rooms in a line, all with fan. Breakfast and dinner is included in the price.
Ngoc Sang ( 070-385 8694; 95/8 Binh Luong, An Binh Village; per person US$15) Readers love this friendly, canal-facing homestay. The food is good, free bikes are available and you can even help out in the family's orchard, if you feel so inclined.
Ut Trinh ( 070-395 4255, mobile 0919 002 505; [email protected]; Hoa Qui, Hoa Ninh, An Binh; r US$15-25) Cordial owner Trinh speaks excellent English at this very pleasant, fresh and clean homestay with excellent rooms in two buildings on a veggie/fruit farm.
Nam Thanh ( 070-385 8883; [email protected]; 172/9 Binh Luong, An Binh; from US$12) Four hundred metres from the jetty (the owner can pick you up), this friendly 26-bed camp-style homestay offers fold-up single beds in a communal space and sturdier doubles in rattan and bamboo quarters.
(49 Ð 2 Thang 9; mains from 30,000d; 6am-6pm) Popular and spacious Dong Khanh (the name means 'celebrate together') offers a varied menu, including hotpots, pork noodles, roast chicken and Cantonese rice. English-language menu.
(Ð 3 Thang 2) Great spot for local fruit and inexpensive street snacks.
(Ð Phan B Chau; mains from 30,000d; 6am-10pm) Decent choice by the riverside, but it can fill up with tour groups.
(Ð 1 Thang 5; iced coffee 7000d; 7am-11pm) Perched on the riverbank, this is a good place to enjoy an iced coffee or scented tea in the morning or to quaff your first beer back on dry land after a river trip.
Cargo boats sometimes take passengers from Vinh Long all the way to Chau Doc (near the Cambodian border); enquire locally, near the ferry landing.
Vinh Long's city bus station (Ben Xe Thanh Pho Vinh Long; Ð 3 Thang 2), conveniently located in the middle of town, has buses to HCMC (90,000d) and Sa Dec (9000d). For other services you're best to go to the provincial bus station (Hwy 1A), 3km south of town on the way to Can Tho. Buses to Can Tho (40,000d), HCMC (100,000d) and other destinations leave from here. A motorbike taxi will cost around 300,000d from the centre of town to the provincial bus station.
Vinh Long is just off Hwy 1A, 33km from Can Tho, 66km from My Tho and 136km from HCMC.


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Q: How to screen record higher than 1920x1080 I just made a new app that I'm selling, and I'm using a mp4 video on the home page of the sales site. It looks pretty fuzzy on retina displays:
http://mapleapp.info
I've been capturing this video with QuickTime, but i can only export up to 1920x1080. All I need to do is export at a higher quality in order for it to look OK. I've found some third party solutions, but anything I've found that's capable of exporting video at higher than 1080 also comes with a hefty price tag (> $20). Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for paying for apps, but this is something that I'm going to use very rarely and I just can't justify paying that much for something that I'll only use on occasion.
Does anybody know of a way to screen record on a Mac and export at higher than 1080 quality? Preferably I'd like built in or free solutions, but I would be willing to pay for an app if it were less than $10. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

A: A quick Google search found one of my favorite tips for OS X: http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20131030130206132
Essentially, go to System Preferences > Displays, option-click the Scaled button, then select a  new resolution. Your QuickTime movie should record at the new resolution, but remember bigger resolutions take up more graphics power.

A: Turns out that the highest quality that I could export at using Quicktime was 1920 x 1080, however by saving it instead of exporting, I was able to achieve 2880 width. I then converted the video using ffmpeg with:
ffmpeg -i demo-video.mov demo-video.mp4

And I had a web ready video at 2880 width!

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RIM refutes analyst's BlackBerry PlayBook battery, delay claims
Andrew Munchbach
Earlier this week, Kaufman Brothers analyst, Shaw Wu, made waves when he asserted that Research In Motion's highly anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet could be delayed due to "battery issues." Mr. Wu's exact statement was as follows: "RIM needs to improve its relatively poor battery life of a few hours compared to 6 hours for the Samsung Galaxy Tab and 10 hours for [Apple's] iPad." Today, RIM has fired back with a concrete statement of its own, claiming that the PlayBook battery issues Wu reports are nonexistent.
Any testing or observation of battery life to date by anyone outside of RIM would have been performed using pre-beta units that were built without power management implemented. RIM is on track with its schedule to optimize the BlackBerry PlayBook's battery life and looks forward to providing customers with a professional grade tablet that offers superior performance with comparable battery life.
There you have it. We would love for RIM to be a bit more forthcoming as to when — approximately — the device will be released, but we'll just have to take this statement for now.
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Q: incrementing uninitialized array counts to 4195520, C in the following example, I want to understand why a value of 4195520 is added to chars[2] (counting spaces).
char input;
int chars[4];  // [0] = newlines; [1] = tabs; [2] = spaces; [3] = all_else
int i, j;

printf("--\n");
printf("please enter input\n");
printf("~[enter] to end\n\n");
while ((input = getchar()) != EOF) {
    if (input == '\n') {++chars[0];}
    else if (input == '\t') {++chars[1];}
    else if (input == ' ') {++chars[2];}  // 4195520 is added (plus the amount of actual spaces), but only if I add to an array member
                                          // if I increment an integer variable, it counts correctly
    else if (input == '~') {printf("\n"); break;}
    else {++chars[3];}
}

printf("--\n");
printf("the frequency of different characters\n");
printf("each dot represents one occurance\n");
for (i=0; i<=3; ++i) {
    if (i == 0) {printf("newlines:\t");}
    else if (i == 1) {printf("tabs:\t\t");}
    else if (i == 2) {printf("spaces:\t\t");}
    else if (i == 3) {printf("all else:\t");}
    for (j=0; j<chars[i]; ++j) {printf(".");}  // ~4.2 million dots are printed for spaces
    printf("\n");
}

The solution to counting correctly is to initialize the array members to 0, but I want to understand why only whitespace and why only using an array member as a counter, increments to the number 4195520 every time.

A: It's garbage value: some value that just happens to be at the particular memory location because of a previous operation, and has not been cleared. You might be getting 4195520 this time around, but if you run some other program and then re-run your code you'll probably see something different. You'll almost certainly see something different on a different machine.
As you note, the correct way to do the counting is this:
int chars[4] = {0};


The larger 6 panel, 8 panel and 10 panel displays are sold with no headers. This gives you the option of not using any but also of deciding how many you would like per board. Many customers choose to have a header panel on each board to give a strong impact at trade shows or presentations.
The header panels attach to the larger panel displays by inserting the two clips and pressing down until you hear a click. No tools are required. The header panels are double sided as standard and covered in loop nylon fabric which accepts hook and loop accessories. The header panel is available in the 14 colour choice fabrics for the Colour Choice Fold away panel displays or for the Saver fold away panels range. The panels are manufactured in house and can be supplied with any colour combination you like. As standard the headers come with the same colour on both sides. If you would like a blue/grey for the Best Buy range, please contact customer services and this can be made as a special for you.
You choose how many headers you would like.
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Choose your Mobile International Speedway Driving Experience or Ride Along Experience to begin booking. If you're giving as a gift or are unsure about a date, you can purchase a gift voucher and you or the recipient will have 90 days to return to the website or call 855-227-8789 and book a date.
Mobile International Speedway is a 1/2 mile paved oval in Irvington, Alabama. During the golden age of Stock car racing the track held races with the likes of Gene Tapia and other NASCAR drivers, including Wayne Niedecken, and Phil Wendt. Longtime stock car driver Red Farmer won his 500th feature race at the track.From 1966 to 1968 the track hosted open wheel racing and held the annual World 300 race for Supermodified racing which attracted competitors that included notable drivers such as Bobby Allison, Dale Hammac,and Armond Holley.
In the 1980s, the track hosted races sanctioned by All Pro Stock, ASA, NASCAR Grand American, NASCAR All-American Challenge Series, and NASCAR All Pro Stock Car. Those races included drivers Donnie Allison, Rusty Wallace, Dave Mader III, Ronnie Sanders, Mike Cope, Freddy Fryar, Junior Niedecken, Jody Ridley, and others. More recently the track has been home to a number of rising NASCAR and ARCA drivers including Rick Crawford, Kevin Swindell (a development driver for Ray Evernham), Bubba Pollard (of Roush Racing: Driver X) and Cale Gale. Kevin Swindell holds the all-time track record. Opening scenes from the 2009 motion picture The Final Destination were shot at the track.
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Computing is a subject that will appeal to students who are interested in a future working with computers or in a related area such as Electronics and Engineering. It is a very 'hands on' subject that focuses heavily on computer programming, as well as the theoretical understanding of how computers work. During the course, students will be assessed on their ability to apply computational-thinking skills to solve problems as well as their knowledge and understanding of how computer systems work.
The course does not require previous experience of programming.
Computing Students will learn how computers work and gain practical experience in a range of software environments.
The course will involve programming in C# with Visual Studio and using software such as Unity in the second year.
In preparation for the first year of this course, please take a look at our Starting with Confidence leaflet, which will give you a head start when you begin the course in September.
The course is assessed via coursework. Computing students will apply their learning through practical assessments in the form of internally assessed assignments. Students will be marked on their ability to apply computational thinking skills to solve problems as well as their knowledge and understanding of how computer systems work.
The exam board for the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Computing is Pearson BTEC.
All students need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
Students should have at least basic IT skills and be interested in the practical aspects of computers. They should enjoy and be good at working with numbers, planning their own learning and working with others. Students must be able to work on their own initiative to solve problems, meet coursework deadlines and give presentations.
Students from partner schools (Reigate, Warwick, de Stafford and Oakwood) should complete an online application under the guidance of their school.
All other applicants should download and return the 2019 application form.
All applications will be considered according the College's Admissions Policy.
Please see the Admissions timetable for information about the College's enrolment process.
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HomeLocalPerspectivesHow My Neighbourhood School Changed the Lives of 300 Students with a...
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By Bernice Quek
Streamed from Young
The education system in Singapore was designed to maximise the potential of our small population, in hopes that the talents will contribute significantly to the country when they step into the working world.
Because of this, students as young as Primary 5 were defined by their academic abilities through EM1, EM2 and EM3 streams. This has inevitably brought about the labels of the gifted and the bad apples.
Later in 2008, this system was refined to become a subject-based banding where students could take each subject at the Standard or Foundation level based on their grades. It was made to allow students to work on their weaker subjects at a comfortable pace while continuing to excel in their stronger ones.
Removing the Streaming System in Secondary Schools
A study done by the National Institute of Education concluded that students in the Normal streams tended to be less confident in their abilities.
As an attempt to eliminate prejudice across streams, the Ministry of Education will be introducing a subject-based banding in 25 pilot schools in 2020. By 2024, streaming in secondary schools will be fully replaced by this system and this batch of students will be the first to sit for one common national examination.
However, the question remains –
Will the introduction of subject-based banding strike a balance between customisation and diminishing stigmatisation?
In a recent video done by The Smart Local, Fauzi Aziz mentioned that even though he and his colleagues were from different streams, they all ended up working in the same company with different skills to offer. "At the end of the day, it's about what you want to do in the future and how well you excel in it."
Focus on Holistic Education
In a society that places so much emphasis on academic achievements, two dedicated Physical Education teachers in a neighbourhood school saw the potential in every single student.
In 2005, Mr. David Vaithilingam and Mr. Lee Seck Kwoon adapted a student leadership programme – the Red Shirts Student Leaders – from Victoria School to fit the then 6-year old Coral Secondary School.
Who are the Red Shirts?
The Red Shirts are a group of student leaders in Coral Secondary School (now known as Meridian Secondary School).
They organise school events, camps for various primary schools and the Secondary 1 Orientation Camp and take on leadership positions in their Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and in the school.
How Do You Become a Red Shirt Student Leader?
To become a Red Shirt Student Leader, a student has to voluntarily enrol in a preparatory course, titled "Leadership by Choice (LBC)". This course is organised by teachers, senior Red Shirts (Secondary 3-5 students) and the Red Shirt Alumni. The course seeks to introduce basic leadership concepts and is a platform for seniors and the alumni to share their experiences and takeaways.
At the end of LBC, a select few will be invited to a four-day camp known as the "Student Leaders Training Camp (SLTC)". This camp is designed to provide an avenue for students to practice what they have learned and to challenge their mettle and fortitude. Those who complete the camp will then be given the iconic Red Shirt and will be recognised as part of the group. These junior Red Shirts (Secondary 2 students) will then slowly take over appointments and roles held by their seniors.
What is the Difference Between a Student Councillor and a Red Shirt?
Red Shirts was created to build a sense of belonging in the school and to boost school spirit. A Student Councillor, on the other hand, acts as the voice of the students to promote changes in the school and its policies. The roles of these two leadership groups complement each other to encourage a positive learning environment for all students.
Opportunities as a Red Shirt Student Leader
Aside from organising and facilitating school camps (with minimal to no aid from the teachers), we were also exposed to the following activities:
Level 1 Kayaking Certification
Level 1 Rock Climbing Certification
Outward Bound School
Basic Social Etiquette Course
The social etiquette course is conducted by the teachers and alumni to share tips and their fine dining experiences. During the second half of the theory course, the Red Shirts will split into two groups where the males and females would go through something tailored for them (chivalry and grooming for guys and grooming for ladies).
Lastly, they would get to experience a fine dining dinner at a restaurant to apply the skills they have learnt.
Overseas Expedition
In Secondary 3, each batch (starting from Batch 5) had the opportunity to go for an overseas expedition.
Mount Kinabalu in Sabah (2010-2013)
Great Wall of China in Beijing (2014-2016)
Snow Mountain in Taiwan (2017-2018)
Notice how the image resolution gets better over the years ?
Prior to the trip, there would be intensive training sessions to ensure that everyone was ready to take on the expedition.
I'm grateful that I've had the privilege of going for the Mount Kinabalu expedition in 2010. For my batch (Batch 5), I remember training at 40-storey HDB staircases with a full bag of water bottles and snacks to simulate the actual climb.
Reaching the peak of a mountain was an achievement that we, as Secondary 3s then, probably never thought we'd be able to conquer but we did.
This could probably be attributed to the reflection session we had the night prior to the start of the climb. We were tasked to think about our motivation to reach the peak, which all tied back to our loved ones who encouraged us to go for the trip in the first place.
Looking back, these were definitely rare and highly sought-after opportunities and we were really fortunate to be exposed to such activities at such a young age.
Don't give me the problem. Give me the solution.
These are words that I have held close to my heart since Secondary 2.
A Reflection on my Red Shirts Journey
Joining Red Shirts Student Leaders is easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is clear that the opportunities that we had have taught us invaluable lessons about respect, resilience, sportsmanship and teamwork.
One thing that has stuck with me through the years is the phrase "don't give me the problem, give me the solution". While it is pretty funny looking back, it has greatly shaped the way I think about and approach many things in life and it has undoubtedly made me a better team player.
Throughout my time as a Red Shirt, I've seen Mr. David's countless attempts to speak up for those who have committed a momentary mistake that was a false reflection of their true potential. It was because of him, Mr. Leong and the other dedicated teachers that we had the chance to prove that we are not the bad apples that some of us were perceived to be.
Under their guidance, we have carried out so many events from camps to inter-house events such as Cross Country and Track and Field Meet. These events have not only honed our event organisation and management skills, they have also equipped us with the ability to think on our feet to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
As a result of gaining these vital hard and soft skills, I was never afraid to take on leadership roles even after I graduated from Coral. I went on to become the Captain of my CCA in Junior College and the Chairperson of my hall's Dinner and Dance Committee in University.
But my biggest takeaway from this experience is definitely the lifelong friendships I have built along the way.
I strongly believe every secondary school in Singapore should consider implementing this leadership programme to inculcate students with the right values from young.
Today, Red Shirts includes students from both Coral and Meridian Secondary School and is 15 batches strong.
Bringing Holistic Education to the Next Level
Singaporeans should move away from a narrow focus on grades to embrace a broader meritocracy of skills and give more support to those who lag behind.
– Education Minister Ong Ye Kung
The Red Shirts Student Leadership Programme provided the perfect platform for students to better themselves, regardless of their stream. In fact, the teachers-in-charge often looked into bringing students from the Normal streams on board and that allowed them to develop purposefully beyond academic pursuits.
With such a leadership programme put into place, it further manifests the importance of inculcating values in students. By empowering them to recognise their strengths and weaknesses early, it will undoubtedly propel them for greater things in the future.
Streaming or not, holistic education should be kept as a key priority.
Thank you, to all the teachers who have changed our lives:
Mr. David Vaithilingam
Mr. Lee Seck Kwoon
Mr. Jason Leong
Mr. Chen Zhang Jin
Mr. Fong Wei Liang
Mrs. Corrin Kwok
Mr. Muhammed Khairil
Tan Si Hui, Batch 4
Nicole Tan, Batch 5
Orlandes Goh, Batch 9
Regina Ong, Batch 11
Yuan Sheng, Batch 11
Here's What The Red Shirts Alumni Has To Say:
I would like to express my gratitude and utmost appreciation to the teachers involved for giving me the opportunity to participate in this student leadership training programme.
Red Shirts Student Leaders in Meridian Secondary School is built upon a framework that cultivates students to become lifelong learners and active citizens. With competent trainers and clear objectives in place, the training programme has successfully met its objectives all these years. It also teaches us to appreciate the essence of life and to contribute back to the society by leading the way. This programme is designed to train young minds to cultivate good morals, values and qualities that they can bring to their family, friends and those who are in need.
I am ever thankful for Mr. David Kelvin Vaithilingam for designing and conducting this training programme. It has greatly impacted my life and the lessons learnt have constantly been serving me well in my education and career as a researcher. He has indeed created a batch of lifelong leaders through this brilliantly crafted holistic programme.
- Sathish Arivalan, Batch 1
Being a Red Shirt has inspired me to lead others, just like how the teachers have led my peers and I.
Back in school, I was always "pro-active" and loud. Instead of wasting all that energy, the teachers decided to put me through the Red Shirts programme.
The programme has taught me how to project my voice, manage a large group of people and made me realise how amazing it is to be a leader. A leader is not just one who gives orders or allocates tasks in order to execute an objective; a leader also guides and pushes those who are struggling. But ultimately, what I learnt during the programme was to take a step back to see the bigger picture because it's not about what we have achieved but how we achieved it.
So, I thank the teachers for inspiring me to be a leader and a better person. Both my fellow Red Shirts and the programme have shaped me to become who I am today – an inspiring floorball coach.
- Faris Rusli, Batch 2
Currently coaching floorball at Floorball Nation
In Secondary 1, I was fairly notorious and mischievous, getting into fights and not focusing in class. Somehow, this caught the attention of one of the teachers who was in-charge of Red Shirts back then, Mr. Lee, who offered me a slot in SLTC despite my absence from LBC. I was then awarded the "Best Camper" award at the end of the camp for my performance.
Up till 2014, I continued to be involved in LBC, SLTC and all the camps ran by the students. Along the way, I've tried to influence others to contribute like how I did, to take on a mentoring and grooming role as seniors and alumnus.
There are multiple lessons and concepts that I've learned that are still relevant to me now – simple basic ideas that are timeless and universal.
However, the one takeaway that has impacted me the most is the importance of finding value in investing in people's lives. The manifest function of Red Shirts is to simply make better people and to make people better, everything else is just latent. Empowering individuals to realise their potential, to better themselves. Empowering leaders to realise the importance of helping others achieve their potential, to build others up.
When asked to summarise my motivation for continually contributing to Red Shirts and my experience as a whole, I identify with a quote by John C. Maxwell "A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others."
- Chiang Jek Ee, Batch 4
Currently a regular in the Singapore Armed Forces
It is safe to say that being in Redshirts helped get me to where I am today. Redshirts enabled me to love the outdoors, do camps, bring people together and it gave me the necessary skills for me to progress in my life.
I am currently an Outdoor Adventure Educator and being in Redshirts helped to provide me with the values that I currently would want my own students to learn during my own programmes as well. The experience and opportunities during my school days have given me the advantage when I was applying for the job as well as when I first took students for a programme.
Redshirts provided me with the platform to explore what I like, what I'm good in and what I can improve on. That allowed me to keep striving to hone the skills that I am good in, and constantly work to turn my weaknesses into my strengths.
All of these would not be possible without the help and support of the teachers, Mr. David and Mr. Leong. Without their help and trust in me, I would not be where I am today. Having this opportunity really turned my life around and shaped me as a person today. A big thank you to the both of them for giving me the chances time and again, and with that, I am very grateful.
Redshirts really changed my life, and there is so much I would want to do to give back.
- Muhammad Ashraf, Batch 5
Currently an Outdoor Adventure Educator
Being in Red Shirts have not only honed my leadership skills but have also taught me lessons that I often look back on whenever I face difficulties in life. It has also sparked my interest in planning and executing events, and thus fuelled me to take on bigger roles in University such as the Rag and Flag Project Director for my faculty. These positions have not only allowed me to give back to the community, but they have also empowered me to mentor the other batches of leaders after mine. The takeaways from Red Shirts have enabled me to handle unforeseen circumstances better and always give my best in whatever I am doing.
With that, I am thankful for the opportunities and faith that the teachers in Red Shirts have in me and my batch, allowing us to grow into the individuals we are today.
- Bevin Quek, Batch 6
Currently studying Real Estate at National University of Singapore
When I was 14, I was given the opportunity to represent Red Shirts as a student leader. Since then, I was appointed various leadership roles in secondary school, and I was entrusted to lead my peers in various school activities. These invaluable opportunities not only helped me step out of my comfort zone, but they also instilled in me many different life lessons that shaped me into the leader I am today. These experiences still remain as a significant part of my life.
Being a Redshirt also enabled me to harness my strengths and identify my weaknesses. A closely-knitted relationship with my fellow Red Shirts has aided me in my journey to accept my weaknesses and constantly work to become better. I will always remember the lessons I have learnt and the kind of leader that our teachers always reminded us to be – one who does the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Trixie Poh, Batch 7
Currently studying Marketing at RMIT
I would like to thank the teachers who are involved in making Red Shirt what it is today. I can truly see that the teachers put in their best effort in helping to make a difference to the lives of the student leaders, and they are very passionate about what they do.
They have taught me many important values that I still hold close to my heart, and I believe that Red Shirts have played a huge part in shaping me into who I am today – someone who is able to handle challenges calmly while keeping my head up and to always be accountable for my actions.
- Anna Chew, Batch 8
Currently studying Accounting and Finance at SIM – UOL
Being a part of Red Shirts has expanded my view on leadership and helped to strengthen my values and beliefs. Demonstrating and teaching the values of being a respectable leader, my teachers-in-charge have also shown my peers and I the different types of leadership that can exist besides the conventional. We were taught values such as integrity, courage, humility and compassion and to be confident enough to lead from the front but humble enough to learn from the back as well. In particular, I remember being taught how having a strong sense of belief in your values allows you to communicate your ideas and opinions with passion and conviction.
Hence, remembering this tip has allowed me to be a source of motivation and positive influence on my peers as well even now. Noting that this is one of many other valuable lessons I have been taught, it is definitely safe to say this unique Red Shirt experience has shaped me to become not only a good leader, but a respectable all-rounded individual as well.
- Nadiah Gonzaga, Batch 9
Currently awaiting university
Being a part of the Red Shirt leadership family has made me learn how to be able to work well with other people to plan for an event. The biggest one would have to be our trip to Beijing to trek The Great Wall of China. Throughout the trek, I realised we did not put much emphasis on who we were trekking with; instead, we made sure to support one another and just have fun. I am very grateful to the teachers for seeing the potential in me when I was younger and I am proud of my younger self for stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things.
I was not only given a leadership role but I was welcomed to a family. Even after years of graduating from our secondary school, the Red Shirt leadership family will always return back as alumni. It is beautiful seeing batches from 10+ years ago still coming back to contribute despite having their own commitments. I would not trade this family and experience for anything else.
- Nurul Athirah, Batch 10
Having the ability to organise camps and facilitate events at a young age has allowed me to grow as a person and work together as a collective group towards a common goal.
Exposing myself towards large crowds for things such as leading cheers during sports games or inter-house events have made me more confident to be in the public eye. I am no longer shying away from being the centre of attention, but still knowing when to take a step back.
I have learnt the value of perseverance through circumstances that might not go as planned – thinking on my feet in terms of handling situations by looking for solutions instead of repeating the problem. I have also realised the importance of togetherness, while also knowing who and how to mix around with others.
Red Shirts has definitely allowed me to communicate with others much better, be it in front of a crowd or when holding a casual conversation. It is now easier for me to plan out situations, as I am able to think about different possibilities and outcomes.
I always treasure the moments that I have together with my Red Shirt friends and the teachers, as we continue building memories that will last.
- Muhammad Adib, Batch 11
Currently studying Communication & Media Management at Temasek Polytechnic
One of the things I have learnt from Red Shirts is how to voice out my opinions. As Red Shirts, we are constantly planning events such as camps, sports days etc. These events require us to discuss about how it should be carried out so that the participants will be engaged throughout the event while being safe.
In the past, I would often keep my opinions to myself as I would think that others have better ideas than me. But because of LBC and SLTC, I got to understand that by speaking up, I am able to contribute to the planning to make it even better.
During our expedition in Taiwan, we had to climb the Snow Mountain which was 3886 metres above sea level. It was a tough climb for many people as many of us started to get altitude sickness and feel pain in our knees and ankles nearing the peak. In order to help them out, we decided to split the load in their bags to relief some pressure off their joints. This helped to encourage our friends to finish the climb and has taught me to care for my group mates' wellbeing and to persevere through any challenges that come my way.
I believe that I have become more confident, outgoing and determined because of Red Shirts. It has allowed me to start conversations with my classmates easier in the new school that I am currently in.
- Andrea Goh, Batch 12
Currently studying Electronics Engineering at ITE College Central (DPP)
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Once again, the Summer Reading Committee is heading out across the state to help you prepare for your best summer ever.
Each workshop runs from 9:30am-2:00pm and is full of inspiring ideas for all ages presented by our committee members.
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Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get a head start on your summer planning.
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A biography about Brian Jones who founded the Rolling Stones written by Paul Trynka. This is more of a sympathetic look on Brian than other books I've read. Trynka digs deep with meticulous research. He tries to be fair and Brian isn't always shown as the nicest guy in the world but he also isn't always the person that Mick and Keith seem to remember when they actually remember him at all.
This book is not just a rehash of the best-known things about Jones and the Stones. Some instances that Stones fans know like the period where Keith ran off with Brian's girlfriend Anita Pallenberg, we get more information on what happened. He researched Brian's childhood and adult life thoroughly and you feel like you know the man before the book is over.
This is not only a good book on Brian but also the birth of the Stones. After reading what I've read about Brian in past books, I had to wonder to myself, is this author trying to make Brian look better than he was? After reading more I didn't think so. He interviewed over 100 people for this biography and many of them were either close friends or knew Brian. He was fair about the good and bad.
When you think of Brian Jones you can't help but think of the way his life ended. Paul Trynka doesn't miraculously find the definite answer to Brian's death but he gives you the most recent events that have been uncovered and basic common sense answers to a mystery that probably will never be solved.
The Rolling Stones had three different lead/rhythm guitarists. Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, and Ronnie Wood. I make no secret of loving the Taylor period of the Stones. Saying that I will admit during the Brian Jones era they were more creative and tried different things. He was very important to their sound. Under My Thumb, Paint It Black, No Expectations, The Last Time, and Ruby Tuesday would not have been the same without Brian.
The book deals with the complicated relationship between Brian, Mick, and Keith. George Harrison and Brian Jones became friends and they had a lot in common. They were in a similar situation in their respective bands. The big difference was George had more of a support system than Brian did in his band. John and Paul had a monopoly on the songwriting but they would help George and he was given a chance to grow as a songwriter within the group. The Stones didn't work that way.
Brian could be his own worst enemy and had a hard time handling fame but he was a very talented musician. Maybe the best musician in the band. Keith and Mick learned a lot from Brian. His musicianship, image, and outlook on life rubbed off on the more inexperienced Mick and Keith.
I would recommend this book to any Stones fan. You get a better picture of the earlier days. It is a reminder that it took more than Keith and Mick to get the Stones rolling.
Brian Jones is to the Rolling Stones what Leon Trotsky was to the Russian Revolution: organizer, ideologist and victim of a power struggle. Jones founded the group, gave it its name and recruited the schoolboys Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who then marginalized him, eventually expelling him from the band. Since his death in 1969, a month after he was forced out, Jones has largely been airbrushed from the group's history.
Paul Trynka's biography "Brian Jones: The Making of the Rolling Stones" challenges the standard version of events, focused on Mr. Jagger and Mr. Richards, in favor of something far more nuanced. Though Mr. Trynka sometimes overstates Jones's long-term cultural impact, his is revisionist history of the best kind — scrupulously researched and cogently argued — and should be unfailingly interesting to any Stones fan.
Specifically, "Brian Jones" seems designed as a corrective to "Life," Keith Richards's 2010 memoir. Mr. Trynka, the author of biographies of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, and a former editor of the British music magazines Mojo and Guitar, has interviewed Mr. Richards several times over the years and obviously likes him, but also considers his memory of events highly unreliable.
The portrait of Jones that Mr. Trynka offers here is bifurcated. Though he is impressed with Jones's "disciplined, honed sense of musical direction" and his dexterity on guitar and many other instruments, he does not hesitate to point out his subject's more unpleasant personality traits: He was narcissistic, manipulative, misogynistic, conniving and dishonest about money. It's not accidental that this book is called "Sympathy for the Devil" in Britain.
Mr. Trynka attributes Jones's downfall to a conjunction of factors, some related to those character flaws but others external to him. Much has been written about the drug busts that swept up Mr. Jagger and Mr. Richards in the mid-1960s and their court battles, though Jones seems to have been even more of a target, because he was such a dandy and so successful with women.
But as Mr. Trynka tells it, Jones did not receive strong legal advice or fight charges as hard or as successfully as the Jagger-Richards team. After his first arrest, he pleaded guilty, which drove a wedge between him and other band members, who feared it would mean they could no longer tour abroad, all of which left him feeling crushed, isolated and vulnerable. That, in turn, increased his consumption of drugs and alcohol and made him less productive as a musician.
Some of Mr. Trynka's account is not new, having appeared in "Stone Alone," the often overlooked 1990 memoir of the Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, or other books written by band outsiders. What makes Mr. Trynka's book fresh and interesting, and gives it credibility, is the length he has gone to find witnesses to corroborate and elaborate on those stories.
It's not just that Mr. Trynka has sought out those who worked with the band on the creative side, such as the singer Marianne Faithfull, the arranger Jack Nitzsche and the recording engineers Eddie Kramer, Glyn Johns and George Chkiantz. He has also interviewed those with more of a worm's-eye view: drivers, roadies, office staff, old girlfriends and former roommates like James Phelge, whose surname the band would appropriate to designate songs that were group compositions rather than Jagger-Richard numbers.
Citing those present at the creation, Mr. Trynka contends that Jones had a hand in composing some well-known Stones tracks, including "Paint It, Black" and "Under My Thumb." He also claims that "Ruby Tuesday," a No. 1 hit early in 1967, is actually a Jones-Richards collaboration — written not by Mr. Richards in a burst of inspiration and heartbreak in a Los Angeles hotel room, which is how the story is told in "Life" and elsewhere, but, according to Ms. Faithfull and Mr. Kramer, "labored over" by the pair in London for weeks.
Mr. Trynka also looks into the circumstances of Jones's death, on July 3, 1969, in the swimming pool at his home in East Sussex, once owned by A. A. Milne, but after all the Sturm und Drang that has come before, the subject is somewhat anticlimactic. In numerous books and in films like "Stoned," it has been suggested that Jones was murdered, but Mr. Trynka painstakingly examines the flaws in each of the theories, and ends up close to the official verdict, "death by misadventure," because of drug and alcohol consumption.
I need to read that book- like all history- the winners write the story and Brian Jones and his importance to The Rolling Stones story has kind of been marginalized by the issues he had in life and his death nearly 50 years ago. Mick and Keith were the survivors and in large part the writers of the history. Also the Stones as the greatest show on earth happened after Jones left the scene. Interesting note on George and The Beatles and Brian and The Stones- and the support system or in Brian's case the lack of one.
Keith and Mick seem a little greedy at times with the songwriting credits. I read that Mick Taylor I think was going to sue about it and it has been said that Wyman came up with opening or main riff to Jumpin' Jack Flash… I'm not anti Mick and Keith by any means… but that band had a different dynamic that is for sure.
Yes same here- I am a big Stones fan but those guys can be pretty cut throat. I like how U2 does it- the songs are credited to all four members.
Yes that is a much better system. That way everyone is involved… One thing that Tune In said was John making sure George and Ringo got a cut…a small one but a cut all the same of Lennon and McCartney songs. I was happy to hear that…I didn't know that until then.
Yes even early on they took care of George and Ringo even though John and Paul certainly had the power to shut them out of it. Yes it was very good to hear that.
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I got them through the 90s and early 2000s and then the internet took over. It is sad. I remember in 6th (1979) grade my teacher made us read the paper every day. He started something great that didn't end until the internet.
Vinyl records have made a comeback. It won't ever get to where you and I have seen it though. It's nice to see some young people like records. My son tells me "the sound is so great" and it is great compared to digital mp3s but digital will reign. You are right though… everything is going there. I'm not sure he had two books last year for school.
I'm easily distracted when reading a book on a computer or Kindle…I just am. I don't know why.
Yes that is a good thing- vinyl coming back. I have been listening to my old vinyl from years ago a lot recently. Glad your son is liking it- yes the sound is so much better!
CDs are so thin sounding. The example I use is I Want To Hold Your Hand. Listen to that on CD or mp3 and it's not exciting… on the vinyl single it jumps out at you.