Tinky Winky is gay?

The innocent world of the Teletubbies is under attack from America's religious right.

The Reverend Jerry Falwell, a former spokesman for America's Moral Majority, has denounced the BBC TV children's show. He says it does not provide a good role model for children because Tinky Winky is gay.

Cheerful Tinky Winky, the purple character with the triangular aerial on his head, carries a handbag - but apart from that seems much the same as his friends Laa-Laa, Dipsy and Po.
The characters are famous for their use of baby language, including the catchphrases "eh-oh" meaning "hello", and "uh-oh" for "oh dear".

But the Teletubbies have made the Rev Falwell, chancellor of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, hot under the collar. He decided to "out" Tinky Winky in the February edition of his National Liberty Journal.

'Subtle depictions'

In an article called Parents Alert: Tinky Winky Comes Out of the Closet, he says: "He is purple - the gay-pride colour; and his antenna is shaped like a triangle - the gay-pride symbol."
He said the "subtle depictions" of gay sexuality are intentional and later issued a statement that read: "As a Christian I feel that role modelling the gay lifestyle is damaging to the moral lives of children."

In the same article he also condemned the US animated show South Park as "vile and impudent".

The Teletubbies, aimed at pre-school children, is immensely popular in the UK and around the world.

The show was first broadcast on US public TV last spring where it is now as popular as another children's show, Barney, a singing dinosaur. But perhaps parents should beware of Barney as well - he also happens to be purple.

'Absurd and offensive'

The Teletubbies are portrayed by actors in oversized, brightly coloured costumes. They all have television screens on their tummies and, according to the story line, live in a "chromedome" hidden in the hills.

Steve Rice, a spokesman for Itsy Bitsy Entertainment, which licenses the Teletubbies in the US, said : "The fact that he carries a magic bag doesn't make him gay.

"It's a children's show, folks. To think we would be putting sexual innuendo in a children's show is kind of outlandish.

"To out a Teletubby in a pre-school show is kind of sad on his part. I really find it absurd and kind of offensive."

A BBC spokeswoman said: "This is not the first time that people have read symbolism into a children's TV programme and it probably won't be the last.

"As far as we are concerned Tinky Winky is simply a sweet, technological baby with a magic bag."

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/276677.stm

Apparently...in Poland..they think Tinky Winky is gay too: Link

LOL when I first read this article...the first person I thought of is Denny...a.k.a Winky Wanky...hahah

-ksiong (who is veri bored)

BT2 Topics

Econs

(1) BTII Coverage and Format

Essay – sources of market failures (public goods, negative & positive 

externalities, demerit & merit goods, monopoly power, imperfect 

information and income inequality AND solutions to these problems.

- Choose 1 out of 2 questions in 45 minutes

Case Study – All macro topics including knowledge on balance of trade 

(X-M) and the impact of exchange rate on BOT but excludes trade 

theory (CA) and protectionism. 

- Attempt all questions in 1 hour 10 minutes

Chem

Topics for Chemistry Block Test 2 (Term 3 Week 1)

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1. Atoms, Molecules & Stoichiometry

2. Atomic Structure

3. The Gaseous State

4. The Periodic Table: Chemical Periodicity

5. Chemical Bonding

6. Chemical Energetics & Thermodynamics

7. Chemical Equilibria

8. Ionic Equilibria

9. Reaction Kinetics

10. Electrochemistry

11. Organic Chemistry (All)

Format of Test

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Paper 1 (1 h): 40 MCQs [40 marks]

Paper 2 (2.5 hours): 

4 Structured questions [40 marks]

3 Free-response question [60 marks]

Note: Paper 2 questions are synoptic and require candidates to 

integrate knowledge and understanding from different areas and topics.

Maths

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2007 C2 H2 BLOCK TEST 2

Test Topics

Chapter 2      Graphing Techniques

Chapter 3      Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 4      Sequences and Series \ {AP & GP}

Chapter 5      Permutations and Combinations

Chapter 6      Differentiation

Chapter 7      Integration

Chapter 8   Vectors (again)

Chapter 11     Complex Numbers: (Tut 1 U Tut 2 U Tut 3) n (Tut 1)'

Chapter 12     Probability

Chapter 13     Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distributions

Bio

All Core topics (ie. Carbohydrates to Diversity). Application syllabus not included.

Have fun,

Neo

Maths Stuff

Hey All! Here are the details for the various maths related stuff as promised.

REMEDIAL SESSIONS
Time: 9-11am (except 30 May, which is from 1.30pm to 3.30pm)
Venue: A317

29 May (Tue): Differentiation
30 May (Wed): Integration
5 June (Tue): Recurrence Series, Summation, Binomial Expansion
6 June (Wed): Methods of Difference, Mathematical Induction
7 June (Thur): Graphing Techniques, Functions

This is STRICTLY optional (except for some indicated by Ms Tee).

*Please complete the extra exercises for the relevant topics if you are coming.

** You can obtain the extra exercises from IVLE, EMB, Photocopying shop or ME!

MOCK BLOCK TEST 2
Date: 20 June
Time: 9-12 noon
Venue: LT2

This is STRICTLY optional too.
Topics tested will be the same as BT2.
Please come 15 mins before the start of the paper. Latecomers will not be allowed to attempt the paper.

CONSULTATION TIME SLOTS
Day 1: 20 June (1.30-4pm)
Day 2: 21 June (9-12pm)
*She is free the whole of week 2 too.

Please make appointment with her before going. She will tell you the venue when you make appointment with her.

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

-ksiong

Information of BSS

Hi guys!

Here's the information on BSS. Please read through and have an idea. Here's the volunteering opportunities information as well.

Forgot to explain the MilkRun (check out http://www.milkrun.sg). It is a fund raising event by BSS and the Milk organisation. I'll check out if its free for us to run; if it is, perhaps we should go support them on 1 July (that's the Sunday after Bio paper)

Thanks for helping.

Sylvia (:

Spiderman 3 Movie Outing

heyyyyyyyy 71!!!! the movie is set for tues oredi after considering the response... hopefully most of those who are interested can make it... and we haf to watch at either cine or the cathay cineplex... coz the timing at west mall not suitable for the h3 dudes... sry for those who wanted there... haha... neway, it's 7 bucks on tues and we can most prob catch the 1.30pm one or 2.00pm one... lol provided we dun lag too much... =P

so those who want after sch we chiong there watch k??? =D


















This summer, the greatest battle lies... within.

Fac Outing

Because Hello(: joanne here.
Just thought I’ll tell you guys a little but more about the fac outing next Saturday (12th May), from 630 onwards, don’t think many of you are keen ): but nvm!
Its at the NTU alumni club at buona vista, which is quite accessible actually (there’s a straight bus from school!) the food sounds good too! Here’s the menu…

BBQ Menu
Chix Skewers w/prawns/
Ribeye w/Teriyaki Glaze
BBQ Chix Thigh w/ Hoisin Sauce,
Sambal Fish,
Xin Jiang Satay
Tiger Prawn
Jacket Potato with sour cream ..
Corn on cob
Grilled vegetables

Cooked Items
Assorted Vegetables
Yellow Rice
Chicken Rendang
Potato Salad
Garden Green Salad

Desserts
Assorted Cakes or Local Cold Dessert
Tropical fruits
Cordial Drinks

Basically it’ll be a time to relax and talk to ppl, eat and there’ll be a program- with games and all. We booked a lounge and an open air area for ppl to hang around. Ooh there’s a ktv room which you guys can use (though everyone has to take turns to use the room) and there are pool tables too!

Tt’s about all (: don’t think it has changed your mind right? hahaha. Oh wells. Just hope you guys will consider! byeeee!


--on behalf of joanne because I can't for the life of me remember the common username/password

MATHS TEST

OH MY GOD! There's any maths test coming up! According to Ivan... AND confirmed by Ms Tee

"Hey guys,

there's really a MATH TEST on 14th May,same as chem test.

apparently the audi lecturer forgot to announce according to ms kwee

and she said there's an announcement on emb,which i cant find.

the topics are
Integration
P & C
Probability
Binomal and Poisson

can confirm in class tmr

time is same as last time, 5pm to 6.30pm"

sianx.

Let's see if there's a part 2 to the bettle and the ant story. Maybe this time the bettle won't run away from the ant, and will confess his love for the ant instead.

photopost!

big image classphoto(girls)
big image classphoto

cheryl: "do i know these people..."



sylvia and her smiley face earrings


multiple stoning sessions




we should all learn from the pres! look closely at what he's doing during a period of supposed stoning!



maria/wiki's ipod. why on earth he has the HC school song i'll never know. i was amazed enough that he listens to chinese songs.

SPIDERMAN III

yoyoyo!

Anyone interested in watching Spiderman III together???

Next week sounds good?? Destress a bit first the lecture tests in week 9! And of course the upcoming BT2...

How about Mon or Thur?

Tue and Fri are out due to people having H3...Wed is out as most people are having CCA....

Or is weekend a better alternative??

TAG!