Wednesday, 21 September 2005

A few things to say

First. I miss playing in a band. Watched the pep band today for a while, well, didn't really feel like joining them. Listening to FF soundtrack now, so nice, i'm like melting into the music. Zarnakan now. Courtesy of my roommate. The band plays outdoors, like to pump up spirits.. will go for orch audition soon, some time, when i figure out when and where and how, and hopefully pass it. Read Han zhong's email on what RWinds are playing for December concert, I wanna play!! It's a full concert!!

Next. About blogging. I read channelsnewsasia today, after many days of not reading news. Couldn't be bothered to buy newspapers over here. So here's what i found, among other things.

Lawyers for two bloggers to try for reduced charges
By Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : The case for the first two bloggers charged with posting racist comments online has been adjourned to next Tuesday.
This is the first time bloggers are being charged in Singapore.
The charges come under the Sedition Act, which lawyers say has not been invoked in at least 10 years.
Twenty-five-year-old Nicholas Lim Yew and 27-year-old Benjamin Koh Song Huat appeared in court for the second time on Wednesday. Koh faces three charges while Lim faces two charges. Both are facing charges under the Sedition Act for allegedly posting racist remarks about the Muslim community online.
The two, who were unrepresented last time, were accompanied by their lawyers. The lawyers say they are trying to have the charges reduced.
Said Helen Chia, Lim's lawyer, "We've just applied for an adjournment to do representations to the Attorney-General's Chambers to see whether perhaps they could reduce the charge."
A third blogger who made racist comments in a separate case was also in court on Tuesday.
If convicted, first time offenders can be jailed up to three years and fined S$5,000 for each charge. - CNA /ct

Watch what you blog people.

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