I did as many others went to Bangkok for the first Asian BP at Chula. It was a nice tournament but I would say quite a few went there simply because of Mdm Piyanart, the grand lady of Asian debating.
It was tough to see her playing the pr/advisor role as it rendered her health a wreck. She gave it all and it was mind boggling that she was still standing what more adjudicating in the grand finals.
MMU won it and ILPS (however you spell it) gave a mighty speech which was enough to convince 4 out of the 7 adjudicators. I thought IIU should have won by I wasn't adjudicating and these adjudicators, I supposed, should know what they were doing.
The biggest thing at Chula was the fact that it was the first time in a debate tournament that there were more qualified adjudicators then they were debaters. Thus it was fun watching the DCA's juggling the experienced hands, some did it politically, some with respect, some jest and some just plain rude. Congrats to TJ(the CA) anyway, as in the end, most people were happy.
Next year it will be in Malaysia and for the first time, it was won under 'the Malaysian bid' or namely myself, Chandran, Omar and Hafidz. It should be fun as if we have lots of sponsor it will be a grand time in good ol KL and if there's not so much sponsor money pouring in, we'll still have a grand time in beautiful Langkawi, or is it the other way around.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
An Innocent Man
I was angry that I was being pressed to admit to something that I would never do in any circumstances.
'Just say it'
'You did it, who else could it be' Even then my rudemantary grammar told me that 'could' is a signal for probability not certainty but they were like vultures humming hideously to a yet living but carcass like young 18 year old.
'You're just hiding behind your religious face'.
Admiting that I pray 5 times a day but having a religious face? That was a first and it was enough for me to muster a simple 'fuck you all' statement albeit in a tone nowhere near how it would have sounded in US, Europe or ceratin parts of Pakistan and Latvia.
Then, out of the bluest blu came a statment with almost no conviction at all.
'Bukan dia la' (It's not him).
'Budak kolej 9' (A boy from the Ninth college)
'Dia pun putih jugak, TESL jugak' (He is also fair and a TESL student)
My saviour, the maintenance supervisor.
I was suddenly freed from all the accusations. They all said in a not really apolegetic tone that they were mistaken.
Mistaken, O boy, they were mistaken in pushing me around like a rag doll made out non-smelly crap.
Revenge will come. I will get all of them if it is the last thing I do on earth.
'Boo' (the shorter version of my nickname), a frind shouted. 'Let's go man, 'touch rugby'.'
'OK' I shouted and all the venom left and revenge was purged out in less than 3 second. I was simply not the man to be angry when there's an obvious joy to be achived by fooling someone with my fancy footwork at touch rugby.
An innocent man at touch rugby.
'Just say it'
'You did it, who else could it be' Even then my rudemantary grammar told me that 'could' is a signal for probability not certainty but they were like vultures humming hideously to a yet living but carcass like young 18 year old.
'You're just hiding behind your religious face'.
Admiting that I pray 5 times a day but having a religious face? That was a first and it was enough for me to muster a simple 'fuck you all' statement albeit in a tone nowhere near how it would have sounded in US, Europe or ceratin parts of Pakistan and Latvia.
Then, out of the bluest blu came a statment with almost no conviction at all.
'Bukan dia la' (It's not him).
'Budak kolej 9' (A boy from the Ninth college)
'Dia pun putih jugak, TESL jugak' (He is also fair and a TESL student)
My saviour, the maintenance supervisor.
I was suddenly freed from all the accusations. They all said in a not really apolegetic tone that they were mistaken.
Mistaken, O boy, they were mistaken in pushing me around like a rag doll made out non-smelly crap.
Revenge will come. I will get all of them if it is the last thing I do on earth.
'Boo' (the shorter version of my nickname), a frind shouted. 'Let's go man, 'touch rugby'.'
'OK' I shouted and all the venom left and revenge was purged out in less than 3 second. I was simply not the man to be angry when there's an obvious joy to be achived by fooling someone with my fancy footwork at touch rugby.
An innocent man at touch rugby.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Very Academic, Stay Away
Listen my young padawans,
Listen well (actually read)...
Organizing the Conclusion.. It may be short but it could ruin your speech.
The conclusion brings a speech to a close. It is the last opportunity for the speaker to accomplish the purpose of the speech. In an informative speech, the speaker wants the audience to remember the information that was presented. Emphasizing a main point gives that idea importance and increases the chance of the audience remembering it. Summarizing a group of main points reinforces an audience’s retention of those points. Both of these devices – emphasis and summary – are discussed in greater detail in the chapter on informative speaking. They are the main concluding devices used for an informative occasion.
When engaged in persuasion, use the conclusion to make a specific call for action or to ask for a specific change in attitude by audience members. All the reasons and arguments presented in the body of a persuasive speech support the specific appeal in the conclusion. In essence, the persuasive speaker draws conclusions for the audience: “Because of these reasons, this specific action is necessary.” A second part of the conclusion to a persuasive speech includes visualizing what the desired result will be or energizing the call for action with an appeal. Not only do listeners need to know what to do, they need to be motivated to do it. Appeals to emotion and restatements of benefits act as motivational devices that energize persuasive conclusions.
Both informative and persuasive speeches need a strong last line to add a sense of finality and closure to the speech. Just as speaker’s first words are vital for capturing attention, the last words are the most memorable.Nowadays there are a long list of words and phrases that you could easily get from the internet, so there is really no excuse for not getting good ones to end your speech. The last line of the speech should encapsulate the thesis of the speech. A memorable quotation from an authorative source, a strong visual image, or an assertive statement creates a lasting impression with audiences. You should take advantage of the last line of the conclusion to impress your listeners with a strong and striking statement since it is the final word.
Listen well (actually read)...
Organizing the Conclusion.. It may be short but it could ruin your speech.
The conclusion brings a speech to a close. It is the last opportunity for the speaker to accomplish the purpose of the speech. In an informative speech, the speaker wants the audience to remember the information that was presented. Emphasizing a main point gives that idea importance and increases the chance of the audience remembering it. Summarizing a group of main points reinforces an audience’s retention of those points. Both of these devices – emphasis and summary – are discussed in greater detail in the chapter on informative speaking. They are the main concluding devices used for an informative occasion.
When engaged in persuasion, use the conclusion to make a specific call for action or to ask for a specific change in attitude by audience members. All the reasons and arguments presented in the body of a persuasive speech support the specific appeal in the conclusion. In essence, the persuasive speaker draws conclusions for the audience: “Because of these reasons, this specific action is necessary.” A second part of the conclusion to a persuasive speech includes visualizing what the desired result will be or energizing the call for action with an appeal. Not only do listeners need to know what to do, they need to be motivated to do it. Appeals to emotion and restatements of benefits act as motivational devices that energize persuasive conclusions.
Both informative and persuasive speeches need a strong last line to add a sense of finality and closure to the speech. Just as speaker’s first words are vital for capturing attention, the last words are the most memorable.Nowadays there are a long list of words and phrases that you could easily get from the internet, so there is really no excuse for not getting good ones to end your speech. The last line of the speech should encapsulate the thesis of the speech. A memorable quotation from an authorative source, a strong visual image, or an assertive statement creates a lasting impression with audiences. You should take advantage of the last line of the conclusion to impress your listeners with a strong and striking statement since it is the final word.
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