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How did the editor defend the editorial cartoon in New York post?
this is posted by OBUaction on youtube.com
Monday, March 2, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Proof Israel Started This War January 2009 CNN UN Reports Hamas Rockets False Flags
This is posted by 10FoylHat on www.youtube.com (thanks for posting it)
Who really started it? Gather some information from the people on this interview.
Who really started it? Gather some information from the people on this interview.
Article on Lifestyle
From the book, express yourself 1
People have different attitudes toward living. Some seek self oriented happiness without any consideration for others. But most of these people turn out to be disappointed in their pursuit of happiness since man's desire is endless,nothing can fully satisfy their needs.
Other people believe that the first steps of attaining happiness is to restrict personal desire. Priest, monks and nuns are the most common representatives of this group. By refraining from wordly passion, they think they are happy because they live their lives in accordance with religious commands. But can anyone without personal autonomy be genuinely happy?
A third group consists of very ordinary people. They have no great wealth or political authority. While they may have religious beliefs, they do not turn their back on the world. But they treasure their families, they value the little things of everyday life. They are happy if they have three meals a day, a car, a home, a vacation, enough money to educate their children.
Which group of people are the happiest? Who knows? If you think you are happy then you are. Happiness is the result of how you think about the world and your place in it.
Questions
1. How do you define happiness?
2. What do you think about becoming a nun, a priest or a monk?
3. How do you spend your free time? Do you prefer spending it alone or with friends?
4. Do you think the quality of life is improving or getting worse?
5. Have you ever done volunteer works?
6. How do you relieve your stress?
7. Do you think you are happy?Why or why not?
Expressions on Lifestyle
1. Some people treat life as a slot machine- putting in as little as possible while hoping for the jackpot.
2. The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man when he lives.
3. People who are afraid of death are usually afraid of life.
4. Death is not a period but a comma in the story of life.
5. The world is full of people making a good living but poor lives.
This article is taken from the book "Express Yourself 1- Duane Vorhess 2005
People have different attitudes toward living. Some seek self oriented happiness without any consideration for others. But most of these people turn out to be disappointed in their pursuit of happiness since man's desire is endless,nothing can fully satisfy their needs.
Other people believe that the first steps of attaining happiness is to restrict personal desire. Priest, monks and nuns are the most common representatives of this group. By refraining from wordly passion, they think they are happy because they live their lives in accordance with religious commands. But can anyone without personal autonomy be genuinely happy?
A third group consists of very ordinary people. They have no great wealth or political authority. While they may have religious beliefs, they do not turn their back on the world. But they treasure their families, they value the little things of everyday life. They are happy if they have three meals a day, a car, a home, a vacation, enough money to educate their children.
Which group of people are the happiest? Who knows? If you think you are happy then you are. Happiness is the result of how you think about the world and your place in it.
Questions
1. How do you define happiness?
2. What do you think about becoming a nun, a priest or a monk?
3. How do you spend your free time? Do you prefer spending it alone or with friends?
4. Do you think the quality of life is improving or getting worse?
5. Have you ever done volunteer works?
6. How do you relieve your stress?
7. Do you think you are happy?Why or why not?
Expressions on Lifestyle
1. Some people treat life as a slot machine- putting in as little as possible while hoping for the jackpot.
2. The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man when he lives.
3. People who are afraid of death are usually afraid of life.
4. Death is not a period but a comma in the story of life.
5. The world is full of people making a good living but poor lives.
This article is taken from the book "Express Yourself 1- Duane Vorhess 2005
Monday, January 19, 2009
Family Values ( Article to Check Reading Comprehension)
Family Values (Richard R.Day and Junko Yamanaka)
Book;Impact Issues
I was in the kitchen helping my mother when I heard the crash. I knew at once what had happened. I turned and started to run toward room where the guests were, but my mother stopped me.
“Wait, she said. “Let’s return to our guests as if nothing has happened. Do not show how upset and angry you are.”
“But mother, how can you say that? You know what has happened. Our family vase has been broken. You heard the crash. This is terrible.”
My mother smiled at me and replied, “Yes, I know. The vase that has been in our family for over 200 years is broken. But we mustn’t let our guests know how priceless it is.”
With that, she picked up the tea, we returned to our guests. When we entered the room, I saw at once my worst fear was right- the priceless vase was in pieces on the floor. And standing next to the broken vase was the 4-year old son of Mrs. Kim.
Mrs. Kim had a horrified look on her face. The boy was starting to cry. He looked very guilty. “I…I.... well, somehow….,”Mrs. Kim began to explain. My mother quickly said, “That’s all right. It was an old vase. It was not valuable.
“But the vase just fell off the shelf,” Mrs. Kim replied. “Oh, don’t worry about it. Everything is just fine. Would you like some tea? And what about some of these sweets?”
After our guests had gone, I asked my mother. “Why did you say that the vase was worthless? You know that it was very valuable.”
“What else could I say?” My mother replied. “Could I say that it was valuable? That the boy had broken our family’s most precious treasure? Could I say that?”
“Well,” I said, “It’s the truth. We should always tell the truth.” “Not always,” explained my mother carefully. “Sometimes we must not tell the truth. Sometimes it’s best to hide our true feelings.”
“Is there no other way?”I asked.
“Believe me, I know there’s no other way.”
Book;Impact Issues
I was in the kitchen helping my mother when I heard the crash. I knew at once what had happened. I turned and started to run toward room where the guests were, but my mother stopped me.
“Wait, she said. “Let’s return to our guests as if nothing has happened. Do not show how upset and angry you are.”
“But mother, how can you say that? You know what has happened. Our family vase has been broken. You heard the crash. This is terrible.”
My mother smiled at me and replied, “Yes, I know. The vase that has been in our family for over 200 years is broken. But we mustn’t let our guests know how priceless it is.”
With that, she picked up the tea, we returned to our guests. When we entered the room, I saw at once my worst fear was right- the priceless vase was in pieces on the floor. And standing next to the broken vase was the 4-year old son of Mrs. Kim.
Mrs. Kim had a horrified look on her face. The boy was starting to cry. He looked very guilty. “I…I.... well, somehow….,”Mrs. Kim began to explain. My mother quickly said, “That’s all right. It was an old vase. It was not valuable.
“But the vase just fell off the shelf,” Mrs. Kim replied. “Oh, don’t worry about it. Everything is just fine. Would you like some tea? And what about some of these sweets?”
After our guests had gone, I asked my mother. “Why did you say that the vase was worthless? You know that it was very valuable.”
“What else could I say?” My mother replied. “Could I say that it was valuable? That the boy had broken our family’s most precious treasure? Could I say that?”
“Well,” I said, “It’s the truth. We should always tell the truth.” “Not always,” explained my mother carefully. “Sometimes we must not tell the truth. Sometimes it’s best to hide our true feelings.”
“Is there no other way?”I asked.
“Believe me, I know there’s no other way.”
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Pronounciation: The American L
The American L
(By: Ann Cook- American Accent Training)
How to pronounce “L “
First the tip of the tongue must touch the roof of the mouth behind the teeth but then the back of the tongue must then drop down and tensed.
Practice;
1. Fill Full Fool Fail Fell Feel Fuel Furl
Silent Ls
1. would could should
2. chalk talk walk
3. calm palm psalm
4. already alright almond
5. although almost always
6. salmon alms Albany
7. folk caulk polka
Practice more;
Little Lola felt left out in life. She told herself that luck controlled her and she truly believed that only by loyalty following an exalted leader could she be delivered from her solitude. Unfortunately, she learned a little late that her life was her own to deal with. When she realized it, she was already eligible for Social Security and she had lent her lifelong earnings to a lowlife is Long Beach. She lay on her linoleum and slid along the floor in anguish. A little later, she leapt up and laughed. She no longer longed for a leader to tell her how to live her life. Little Lola was finally all well.
Some more;
Bull ball bowel bell bale bowl Beal bottle
Hall howl hell hail hole heel huddle
Pull pall Powel pell pail pole peel poodle
Wool wall well whale whole wheel wheedle
Full fall foul fell fail foal feel fetal
L sound
L and D
(Posted by eslspells)
http://eslspells.com
(By: Ann Cook- American Accent Training)
How to pronounce “L “
First the tip of the tongue must touch the roof of the mouth behind the teeth but then the back of the tongue must then drop down and tensed.
Practice;
1. Fill Full Fool Fail Fell Feel Fuel Furl
Silent Ls
1. would could should
2. chalk talk walk
3. calm palm psalm
4. already alright almond
5. although almost always
6. salmon alms Albany
7. folk caulk polka
Practice more;
Little Lola felt left out in life. She told herself that luck controlled her and she truly believed that only by loyalty following an exalted leader could she be delivered from her solitude. Unfortunately, she learned a little late that her life was her own to deal with. When she realized it, she was already eligible for Social Security and she had lent her lifelong earnings to a lowlife is Long Beach. She lay on her linoleum and slid along the floor in anguish. A little later, she leapt up and laughed. She no longer longed for a leader to tell her how to live her life. Little Lola was finally all well.
Some more;
Bull ball bowel bell bale bowl Beal bottle
Hall howl hell hail hole heel huddle
Pull pall Powel pell pail pole peel poodle
Wool wall well whale whole wheel wheedle
Full fall foul fell fail foal feel fetal
L sound
L and D
(Posted by eslspells)
http://eslspells.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
English Conversation Topic 1
When was the last time you ...... (watched a movie)?
When was at the last time you....
1. went shopping
2. visited museum
3. went on a date
4. cried at a movie
5. went at a trip
6. fought with your parents
7. rode a bike
8. got sick
9. sent an email
10. read a book
11.got angry
12.took a trip
Possible answers;
Yesterday, Last week, Last year, Two weeks ago...
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