Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Summary Exercise using ICT
Reality television, dominating the tube right now, is about the, Real behavior of real people in real environment. It also shows how people getting insulted or humiliated. An irony about reality shows is that they are unreal as key moments are staged. They are unscripted dramas like sports. They are cheap to produce and are popular with viewers. People are nosy in nature, so, they erase the boundaries between the public and private. Most producers can still genuinely surprise us with great and new way of telling a story with ideas that grab us in some fundamental place. This shows that reality shows are profitable. Reality shows will always have a place on televisions. The prospects are dim and it ruins the reputation of the network and producers will soon run out of ideas. Thus, competitions of programming will also be present and on-going.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
summary(COFFEE)
According to legend, an Ethiopian goatherd was munching on coffee cherries when he found his goats were feeding on it. In the past, coffee was a simple food and beverage for African tribesmen. But now, it is sold very popularly and it is ranked as one of the best value in most trades. All coffee exporting countries depend on coffee as their main source for livelihood. Many depend on coffee for survival and many people drink a lot of coffee. In 1975, a frost killed almost half of Brazil’s coffee trees which affected the prices severely. The loss became an impact and 15 million of trees were lost. Prices started to increase and farmers planted more coffee trees to recuperate the loss. After everything went well, farmers stop planting coffee and planted other crops instead. Both producers and consumers decided to limit production to what the market can absorb, have a reserve and sell at an affordable price.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Unfogiveness ( Draft 5 )
19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' The person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you ask?''
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper and returned it to Rahim.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any minutes wasted?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. During the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a minute staring into space in disbelieve.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then planned to join the clan. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. After 2 years of vigorous training, the previous nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who intended to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
After what seems like an eternity, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the ages of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skilfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can only produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared at his enemy's face with total disbelieves. The whole scenario in Rahim's eyes became back when he was young, having fun with his childhood friend, who was standing in front of him as an enemy, with mouth agape. Rijwan was the enemy Rahim was facing.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. He then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''
The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.
633 words...
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' The person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you ask?''
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper and returned it to Rahim.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any minutes wasted?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. During the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a minute staring into space in disbelieve.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then planned to join the clan. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. After 2 years of vigorous training, the previous nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who intended to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
After what seems like an eternity, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the ages of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skilfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can only produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared at his enemy's face with total disbelieves. The whole scenario in Rahim's eyes became back when he was young, having fun with his childhood friend, who was standing in front of him as an enemy, with mouth agape. Rijwan was the enemy Rahim was facing.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. He then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''
The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.
633 words...
Draft 4
19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reaasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?''
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a a minute staring into space in disbelieve.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then planned to join the clan. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. After 2 years of vigorous training, the previous nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who intended to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''
The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?''
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a a minute staring into space in disbelieve.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then planned to join the clan. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. After 2 years of vigorous training, the previous nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who intended to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''
The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.
Draft 3
19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reaasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?''
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a a minute staring into space in disbelieve.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''
The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
Rahim replied with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?''
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese. He spend a a minute staring into space in disbelieve.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this for justice, not to kill ''
The next moment, a series of gunshots was heard from afar.
Draft 2
19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reaasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?'' replied Rahim with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, pointing at the guy who had just walked out of the office.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this to find justice, not to kill my friends.''
The next minute, a loud bang was heard.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?'' replied Rahim with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, pointing at the guy who had just walked out of the office.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this to find justice, not to kill my friends.''
The next minute, a loud bang was heard.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
English Draft 1(Sri lanka)
The 19 year old Rahim had just came out of another university after his application had been rejected for the same meaningless reaasons. The previous guy who entered the same university as him had been accepted without any hesitations. Everything went so well when Rahim entered the university, he almost got into it when he recalled the last question that he had been asked before being rejected.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?'' replied Rahim with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, pointing at the guy who had just walked out of the office.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this to find justice, not to kill my friends.''
The next minute, a loud bang was heard.
''Are you a Tamil or are you a Sinhalese? '' the person-in-charged asked Rahim before making his decision.
'' I'm a Tamil, sir, why do you asked?'' replied Rahim with his left eyebrow slightly lifted.
''Well, in that case, I guess I could only say, no.'' the in-charged murmured to himself before punching the ''REJECTED'' sign on the application paper that Rahim had passed to him.
''Then why is that guy able to enter into this university without any obstacles?'' Rahim, unable to sense any justice, firmed his voice and shouted, pointing at the guy who had just walked out of the office.
''It's because...he's a Sinhalese.'' answered the in-charged with a smug on his face, folding his arms while leaning back on his chair.
It was then Rahim was reminded of his long lost childhood play mate, which they had beautiful memories together. But after the civil war broke out, they were not allowed to see each other as Rahim's playmate was a Sinhalese.
In 1976, 4 years after Rahim was rejected by another university, walked down his rundown house corridor to go for his scheduled jog, he overheard someone saying about the new clan called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or also known as the LTTE, who are ready to fight against the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. Rahim then tracked down the location of where this clan was refuging. After 7 hours of walking, he finally found it. Not only he was recruited to be one of them, he was also given the rank to lead a small group of soldiers due to his hatred for the Sinhalese. This clan promotes the use of violence as they believed that that's the only way they themselves can take care of the problems. after 2 years of vigorous training, the nice and polite Rahim that everyone knew had become a savage beast who's going to destroy any obstacles that came into his way.
And finally, it's time the Tamil Tigers show their faces, and it is also the moment that Rahim had been waiting for. After the president of Sri Lanka learnt about the tragedy, he ordered all those who are between the age of 18 to 45 to fight the rebels. Rahim then led his group into the forest which seemed so complicated, but he entered the forest skillfully. Not long, Rahim and his group encountered a group of soldiers which were heading their directions. Due to the amount of sounds that he can obly produce, Rahim used hand signals to direct his men to ambush the soldiers. After what seemed like an eternity, Rahim found a chance and he commanded his men to charge at the confronting enemies.
Blood poured out of the soldiers' body as bullets were flying in all directions. Rahim immediately grabbed a soldier and pulled him down the steep slopes. Both men were injured heavily. The very next second, when Rahim opened his eyes, he saw a familiar face beside him. When his enemy managed to get on his feet, Rahim grabbed the rifle on the floor and placed it on his enemy's forehead. For a few seconds, Rahim stared wt his enemy's face with total disbelieve. His enemywwas actually his childhood playmate, Rijwan.
Tears trickled down Rijwan's face as he looked back into Rahim's face. Rahim smiled at him and started to bring the rifle to his throat. he then smiled and said, '' I do this to find justice, not to kill my friends.''
The next minute, a loud bang was heard.
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