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Alright guys, here's my attempt to continue the 'Holder's' Series. It's my first humble story entry. I'd appreciate feedbacks from you guys.

I've just informed the original author, but yet to receive his reply. Meanwhil



"The Holder of Earnesty"
In any city, in any country, go to any orphanage you can get yourself to. When you reach the front desk, ask to visit someone who calls himself "The Holder of Earnesty."
The smiling and ever helpful face before this would turn into a state full of graveness and seriousness. She would try to revert to her initial smiling face, but will be unable to. Keep insisting to be taken to that person.

She would give in should you be persistent enough.
Leading you to a dark hallway amidst the orphanage, you will hear a series of laughter, innocent at first. As you walk further down the hallway, the laughter gets louder, almost maniacal as you reach the wooden door at the end of it.

The lady would give a look undescribable by words, but you can tell from the frowns on her face begging you to leave the place with her.
You would want to, but to turn away now will render your journey so far pointless and regrettable, as the five items you have previously found would turn on you, unleashing all the pain they have caused unto the individuals that they had until you've found them.

Only this time you're the focus of all the five.

The lady would insert the key into the key hole, all at once the maddening laughter stops. IMMEDIATELY question out loud "Why the sudden earnesty?" The laughter will continue from where it left off, again the insanity ringing in your ears.
Should you failed to ask the question, you will face pain like you never known before, so much so you'd think scratching out your eyes is a feeble attempt to hurt you.

The lady will leave you. You're on your own. Turn the key, and enter through the open door. The sight before you makes you wonder if you've come to the wrong place. Unlike the previous 5 rooms where it's somewhat horrific, this room is filled with innocently crayon drawn pictures, colourful wallpapers. In the middle, sits an innocently looking 5 year old boy. The ambience makes you want to break a smile. On the right side of his shirt is a Mr Smiley button badge.

DON'T. Keep an earnest face for all you can. For failure to do so will be most regrettable.

The boy will look at you through his innocent face, and attempt an innocent smile. He will show you his newly drawn picture, of him sitting on your lap and laughing gently.
Should you stumble and break a smile, you will know pain like you never thought it would be. Not pain through suffering, but pain through the inability to stop laughing. You will laugh out loud, your throat begins to sore, your stomach begins to burn, your back begins to ache. The moisture gets drained from your very body. your stomach will be ruptured and turned inside out. Tears will run down your eyes. The boy, remaining ever innocent looking, asks you "Why you cry?" And the cycle begins all over again, until the next adventurer comes along.

Instead, ask "Why the earnesty?" and the boy will turn into a demonic image. The drawings and colours of the room morphs into hellish images, of fires and devils. Maniacal laughters once again fills the room. The temptation to look into the demon's eyes is strong, but DON'T. Focus on the button badge. Focus of all the happy thoughts you can muster, for the demon shall feed nightmares and horrifice experience into your mind.

Should u succumb to the feedings of the demon, you will experience the pain of inability to stop crying. Tears will flow from your eyes, to a point when it's so dry, blood will flow along as well. Your throat will sore and burn from endless wailings. At the end of it, you'll be merged with the soul of the demon, awaiting your release until the next adventurer comes along.

Should you succeed, the colours will return to the room, and a baby laughter will be heard. The boy vanishes, leaving behind the button badge.

That is object 6 of 538.

Previous series
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=17738488

Original site:
http://concomitance.blogspot.com/search/label/HOLDER%20SERIES

Intra-Varsity Anti Corruption Debate Championship

The event took place from 19th to 21st of September, at P19, FKE (Fakulti Kurang Elektrik XD).
You might ask, since when UTM Debate Club took a turn of interest towards anti-corruption? Well, the reason is that our co-partner, Sekreteriat Pencegah Rasuah (a subsidiary of Badan Pencegah Rasuah), required us to include some anti-corruption related matter in the IV (for obvious reasons duh..). So hence that anti-corruption 

For the event, there were 3 preliminary rounds and 1 final round. Initially it was made to be 2 pre-lim rounds, 1 semi and 1 final. But after much consideration (like how to ensure participants will come for day 2…), we changed it to 3 pre-lim rounds (2 on day 1, 1 on day 2). Well it’d be quite boring if we make the topics all anti-corruption related throughout the IV, so we’re making only the final round to be anti-corruption related. Hey it still fulfill the requirement XD ! Nay, we’ve agreed on it with the SPR side wan la.. Where can simply do wan.

Motions were given out beforehand. They were:
1. THBT the The Tarik experimentation in space is a significant research.
2. THBT UiTM should be opened.
3. THBT artists should not come from reality TV shows.
4. THBT Smart Day does not equal smart students.

However, the motion for the final is not released, until the day itself.

Day 0 (19th Sept, Friday)

Workshops were held to provide briefings on how a debate should go, and what we/they should expect out of the debate rounds as well as the whole event.

The workshop was handled by Keith (on argumentations and rebuttals), Melissa (on roles of speakers), and myself (on overview of debate). At first we didn’t plan to have a mock debate (due to time restriction), but because the crowd wants one, so we gave them one! XD

It was just a 3 minutes speech. Not to show off our abilities, but to give a rough idea on how a debate should be.

Day 1 (20th Sept, Saturday)

A total of 8 teams were present for the event. There were initially 12 teams, but the other 4 FFK’ed (Bleh….). But still the show must goes on.
Teams were given 20 minutes to prepare for the debate. Each speaker is given 5 minutes to deliver his/her speech, and 3 minutes for reply speeches.

Round 1 sees that motion no.4, 4. THBT Smart Day does not equal smart students, was to be debated.

It can be seen though due to experience matter, some teams were facing some difficulty in debating. Nonetheless, a debate still existed, i.e. the teams were clashing on principles and ideas. Considering the fact that they’re greens, their performance is rather above expectation. At the end of round 1, it is seen that Smart Day in UTM is to be abolished, as for all 4 rooms the opposition takes the win. FYI though, SmartDay is a day (on Mondays) where students have to dress smartly, i.e. formally. That’s shirts and ties and slacks for guys and bikinis for ladies.


Nay just joking. Ladies are to wear formally too, from baju kurung to knee length skirts (though I have nothing against shorter lengths…) and shirts.

Round 2 was to debate on motion no. 2; THBT UiTM should be opened. This round sees that the teams have performed better than round 1. Perhaps because now they know how a debate feels like.
My bad I couldn’t provide any summary of the round, because I was too damn tired and I fell asleep. (Lolwut….). Anyway, leading the teams were team PMH (Persatuan Mahasiswa Hindu) and JP Morgan (team led by Yeo), with 2 wins each.



Day 2 (21st Sept, Sunday)

I had a test in the morning (yes a freaking test on a Sunday morning dammit….). Bryan and Meng Kuan was taking that subject as well, so all 3 of us have to bail on the first part of Day 2.

Nonetheless, I let Kylie to handle the event. Things went well anyway so it’s all good 

Round 3 motion was THBT artists should not come from reality TV shows. Because I was MIA, so don’t blame me for missing summary :p

Anyway, team PMH was leading with 3 wins (W00t they won all 3 rounds), and there were 4 teams with 2 wins each. So to determine who goes through, the captains of each team have to play hide and seek; the last one standing goes through.




Please don’t tell me you fall for that… XD
To determine who goes through, the total speaker score was referred. So the verdict was: JP Morgan will face PMH in the final round.
Final round
Motion: THBT both corruption crime committers and their families should be punished.
Gov: PMH Opp: JP Morgan
The motion was my idea. Thankfully it got accepted and agreed on by most. Even Mr Farid approves (thumbs up for me!). Teams were given 30 minutes to prepare.
The VIPs reached earlier than expected, so I had to move everything to earlier timing. Initially the SPR dude requested the finals to be had at 12:35 pm, so I just agree.
Last minute thing (during the reply speeches of round 3), he told me finals to be held at 12 pm.
After some negotiation and compromise, it was pushed back to 12:15pm. Bleh…
VIPs arrived, the big shots of BPR of Johor came (lolwut…), TNC HEP came too (lolwut…), HEP staffs came along as well (lolwut……..). So yes dayem it was big.. To stall for more time, there was to be a welcoming speech. Everybody looks at me. I went “I can’t. I gotta deliver a speech after the final round!”

So I passed the honour to the ex-president, Keith-o XD
Oh well, it went just well no problem 
Anyway, teams were ready for final round. And the debate began.
I must say though, despite them being green and novice, a very good debate took place. It can be clearly seen why they were in the finals. All the speakers spoke with such charisma and confidence, that managed to impress me too XP
Round over, then it was my turn to perform. I must say, despite having debated for a bajillion years now, it is still quite nerve wrecking to speak in front of so many big shots (Dayem the TNC is here too!!)

Anyway, I did my thing. Said whatever I wanna say (I didn’t even prepare a script or shit). Most importantly, I took the golden time I had, to extend my gratitude to those mattered. Firstly was the SPR dudes out of protocol.
Next was Mr Farid, the assistant registrar of HEP. He has given the debate club tremendous support and guidance, so much so the other societies would’ve hire assassin to bust my ass if they know how much of help I was given XD (IEM and AIESEC would be the first ones, because Mel and Fadli knows ady, and how they each time yell “UNFAIR UNFAIR!!!!” at me. HAHAHA)

Next was Keith, the former prez of UTM Debate Club. This dude had turned 1800 since he stepped down from presidency. From serious face to become the biggest joker (while I took over his role, AND seriousness too). Nonetheless, he has provided lots of moral support to me.
Not to forget the UTM Debate Club members as well. But most of them were outside discussing on the final round (they were adjudicators for finals), so I guess they missed my thanks 

Last but not least, a big thanks to those who participated. They’ve shown great performance in the event. Hopefully they’ll come again for the next Intra-V (if there’s a next one la….)
Anyhow, on a 5-2 split decision (chaired by Zulfadli), the house believes that the motion stands.

It means the government won XD
All the participants were given certificates for their participation. There were prizes for the winners and the runner-ups.

For champion; the team receive RM500 + Group Trophy + Individual trophy,
for runner up; the team receives RM300 + Group Trophy + Individual trophy.

Pictah tiem!!

Alright I think I’ve written quite a report here (as per Ken’s request). Thanks for reading
Signing out

Finally! The Intra-V has passed! My two tests (same day, tuesday :x) has passed!

Just as i thought i shall be relieved of all the stress..

I lost my dad's jacket :(

He's not too happy about it :(

The cycle never ends... Bleh...

We've all been anticipating this date, 9-16.

So yes, we have a rather big news today.


But not on politics.

U guys just read on yourself.


Kidnappers murder schoolgirl, torch body and demand ransom from family

JOHOR BARU, Sept 16 - A group of youths kidnapped a 16-year-old schoolgirl, murdered her and torched the body in Kulai Jaya last Friday.

The kidnappers then demanded a RM33,000 ransom from Lai Ying Xin's family to secure her "release"!

The family paid the ransom - unaware that the victim's body had been dumped in undergrowth in Taman Putri.

Police believe the teenager was murdered within 24 hours of being kidnapped in front of a supermarket where she was working part-time.

Johor police deputy chief Datuk Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah said a police team arrested a 16-year-old school dropout and two men in a Perodua Kembara in Kulai at 6.15pm yesterday.

He said two-thirds of the ransom money was seized from the suspects. Tun Hisan said about an hour later, another 16-year-old suspect was nabbed to facilitate investigations.

Following interrogation of the four, the police were led to Taman Putri about 1.40am today, where Lai's charred remains were found.

The suspects have been remanded until Sept 21 to facilitate investigations under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961 which carries a death sentence, or life imprisonment and whipping upon conviction.

Tun Hisan said the family knew the identity of the kidnappers.

"The victim was a bright student... she scored distinctions in seven subjects in the PMR examination last year." - Bernama

http://m.themalaysianinsider.com/articles.php?id=9084



Let's dedicate a moment of silence to the victim. May her soul find peace.


Raging out.

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Kebabian Terbilang

Hosted by UTM English Debate club, co-partner: Sekretariat Pencegah Rasuah (a subsidiary of BPR)

Some brief details:

1. Prizes:
Champion : RM500 + Group Trophy + Individual trophy
Runner-up : RM300 + Group Trophy + Individual trophy
Best Speaker : Individual trophy


2. Requirements:
No experience required
No participation fees
A team of 3 debaters, plus 1 optional reserve
Student of UTM, be it post or undergrad.
Topics will be given before hand upon team registration
Registration deadline : 17th Sept 2008, Wednesday


3. Date/Venue:
19th-21st September 2008
P19, FKE


4. Things worth noticing
- Our co-partner, SPR, have invited their VVIP, i.e. the Head of BPR for state of Johor to attend. The TNC of UTM will be attending the closing ceremony too. So expect it to be big :)

- The winner of this championship will get to represent the state of Johor to participate in programmes organised by BPR. Basically u'll get to go places for free (transport, lodgings, food, all paid :))


- NO senior members of the Debate Club shall be participating. This is to ensure a fair playing level for others :)





We'd appreciate any participation we can get.
The programme won't focus so much on debate, rather it's to bring in UTM students to have some casual 'arguing sessions' (:lol:)
Any questions can PM me or contact me at 016-9100556

Thanks.
kinwai @ MyKy44

U know, this just boils my blood.

A head of division, made a racist remark;
- suspended for 3 years, which ends just nicely on the starting of next GE.
- apparently planning a road trip to spread the 'truth' (wat? that Malays are the only worthy ppl of Bolehland and other races are all penumpangs?)

A reporter, who's doing her duty;
- got detained under ISA
sauce: http://malaysiakini.com/news/89602

A blogger, who's providing analysis as well as opinions of the other side of the story;
- got detained under ISA



Kebabian Terbilang la Babi Negara