Winter break is coming,in the winter break I will go back to my country,visit my family and my friends. Also I will buy some gifts for them. And I want to travel to a warm city that I never go there before in my country.
For spring, I will take economics, math,biology and English class. I think biology is the excitest class, because I like biology very much. When I was in my middle school I always like to find something about animals and life. But a lot of friends told me that biology was difficult to the non-native speaker, there are a lot of words we don't know.Therefore it is a challenge for me. I will do better in the next semester.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Compare&Contrast FOOD
USA FOOD
"You are what you eat."Nutrition experts often use this saying to promote better
eating habits.What we put in our mouths does become a part of us.But we can look at
this statement another way.What we eat reflects who we are--as people and as a
culture.Do you want to understand another culture?Then you ought to find out about
its food.Learning about American food can give us a real taste of American culture.
What is "American food"?At first you might think the answer is easy as pie.To many
people,American food means hamburgers,hot dogs,fried chicken and pizza.If you have a
"sweet tooth,"you might even think of apple pie or chocolate chip cookies.It's true
that Americans do eat those things.But are those the only kind of vittles you can
find in America?
Except for Thanksgiving turkey,it's hard to find a typically "American"food.The
United States is a land of immigrants.So Americans eat food from many different
countries.When people move to America,they bring their cooking styles with them.That's
why you can find almost every kind of ethnic food in America.In some cases,Americans
have adopted foods from other countries as favorites.Americans love Italian pizza,
Mexican tacos and Chinese egg rolls.But the American version doesn't taste quite like
the original!
As with any large country,the U.S.A has several distinct regions.Each region
boasts its own special style of food.Visit the South and enjoy country-style cooking.
Journey through Louisiana for some spicy Cajun cuisine.Take a trip to New England and
sample savory seafood dishes.Travel through the Midwest,"the breadbasket of the
nation,"for delicious baked goods.Cruise over to the Southwest and try some tasty
Tex-Mex treats.Finish your food tour in the Pacific Northwest with some gourmet
coffee.
Americans living at a fast pace often just "grab a quick bite."Fast food restaurants
offer people on the run everything from fried chicken to fried rice.Microwave dinners
and instant foods make cooking at home a snap.Of course,one of the most common quick
American meals is a sandwich.If it can fit between two slices of bread,Americans
probably make a sandwich out of it.Peanut butter and jelly is an all-time American
favorite.
Americans on the go also tend to eat a lot of "junk food."Potato chips,candy bars,
soft drinks and other goodies are popular treats.Many people eat too many of these
unhealthy snacks.But others opt for more healthy eating habits.Some even go "all
natural."They refuse to eat any food prepared with chemicals or additives.
【from：http://zhidao.baidu.com/question/15580716.html】
CHINESE FOOD
第一，风味多样。由于我国幅员辽阔，地大物博，各地气候、物产、风俗习惯都存在着差异，长期以来，在饮食上也就形成了许多风味。我国一直就有‘南米北面’的说法，口味上有‘南甜北咸东酸西辣’之分，主要是巴蜀、齐鲁、淮扬、粤闽四大风味。
第二，四季有别。一年四季，按季节而吃，是中国烹饪又一大特征。自古以来，我国一直按季节变化来调味、配菜，冬天味醇浓厚，夏天清淡凉爽；冬天多炖焖煨，夏天多凉拌冷冻。
第三，讲究美感。中国的烹饪，不仅技术精湛，而且有讲究菜肴美感的传统，注意食物的色、香、味、形、器的协调一致。对菜肴美感的表现是多方面的，无论是个红萝卜，还是一个白菜心，都可以雕出各种造型，独树一帜，达到色、香、味、形、美的和谐统一，给人以精神和物质高度统一的特殊享受。
第四，注重情趣。我国烹饪很早就注重品味情趣，不仅对饭菜点心的色、香、味有严格的要求，而且对它们的命名、品味的方式、进餐时的节奏、娱乐的穿插等都有一定的要求。中国菜肴的名称可以说出神入化、雅俗共赏。菜肴名称既有根据主、辅、调料及烹调方法的写实命名，也有根据历史掌故、神话传说、名人食趣、菜肴形象来命名的，如‘全家福＇、‘将军过桥＇、‘狮子头＇、‘叫化鸡＇、‘龙凤呈祥＇、‘鸿门宴＇、‘东坡肉＇……
第五，食医结合。我国的烹饪技术，与医疗保健有密切的联系，在几千年前有‘医食同源＇和‘药膳同功＇的说法，利用食物原料的药用价值，做成各种美味佳肴，达到对某些疾病防治的目的。
COMPARE
Both USA food and Chinese food are all for people to alive, make them full and give people power.To provide the human body needs a variety of vitamins and amino acids.
CONTRAST
USA foods are also high-calorie,and high power.For example hamburgers, chips, fried chicken...but Chinese foods are also low-calorie and low power.USA food has less styel for the meal but it's fast to cook and save time to work or do other thing,even though Chinese have more styel for the meal and more delicious food but it's slow to cook and make up.And sometimes Chinese food pay more attention to aesthetics and effect ,make them more beautiful,USA doesn't do that they pay more attention to save more time.
"You are what you eat."Nutrition experts often use this saying to promote better
eating habits.What we put in our mouths does become a part of us.But we can look at
this statement another way.What we eat reflects who we are--as people and as a
culture.Do you want to understand another culture?Then you ought to find out about
its food.Learning about American food can give us a real taste of American culture.
What is "American food"?At first you might think the answer is easy as pie.To many
people,American food means hamburgers,hot dogs,fried chicken and pizza.If you have a
"sweet tooth,"you might even think of apple pie or chocolate chip cookies.It's true
that Americans do eat those things.But are those the only kind of vittles you can
find in America?
Except for Thanksgiving turkey,it's hard to find a typically "American"food.The
United States is a land of immigrants.So Americans eat food from many different
countries.When people move to America,they bring their cooking styles with them.That's
why you can find almost every kind of ethnic food in America.In some cases,Americans
have adopted foods from other countries as favorites.Americans love Italian pizza,
Mexican tacos and Chinese egg rolls.But the American version doesn't taste quite like
the original!
As with any large country,the U.S.A has several distinct regions.Each region
boasts its own special style of food.Visit the South and enjoy country-style cooking.
Journey through Louisiana for some spicy Cajun cuisine.Take a trip to New England and
sample savory seafood dishes.Travel through the Midwest,"the breadbasket of the
nation,"for delicious baked goods.Cruise over to the Southwest and try some tasty
Tex-Mex treats.Finish your food tour in the Pacific Northwest with some gourmet
coffee.
Americans living at a fast pace often just "grab a quick bite."Fast food restaurants
offer people on the run everything from fried chicken to fried rice.Microwave dinners
and instant foods make cooking at home a snap.Of course,one of the most common quick
American meals is a sandwich.If it can fit between two slices of bread,Americans
probably make a sandwich out of it.Peanut butter and jelly is an all-time American
favorite.
Americans on the go also tend to eat a lot of "junk food."Potato chips,candy bars,
soft drinks and other goodies are popular treats.Many people eat too many of these
unhealthy snacks.But others opt for more healthy eating habits.Some even go "all
natural."They refuse to eat any food prepared with chemicals or additives.
【from：http://zhidao.baidu.com/question/15580716.html】
CHINESE FOOD
第一，风味多样。由于我国幅员辽阔，地大物博，各地气候、物产、风俗习惯都存在着差异，长期以来，在饮食上也就形成了许多风味。我国一直就有‘南米北面’的说法，口味上有‘南甜北咸东酸西辣’之分，主要是巴蜀、齐鲁、淮扬、粤闽四大风味。
第二，四季有别。一年四季，按季节而吃，是中国烹饪又一大特征。自古以来，我国一直按季节变化来调味、配菜，冬天味醇浓厚，夏天清淡凉爽；冬天多炖焖煨，夏天多凉拌冷冻。
第三，讲究美感。中国的烹饪，不仅技术精湛，而且有讲究菜肴美感的传统，注意食物的色、香、味、形、器的协调一致。对菜肴美感的表现是多方面的，无论是个红萝卜，还是一个白菜心，都可以雕出各种造型，独树一帜，达到色、香、味、形、美的和谐统一，给人以精神和物质高度统一的特殊享受。
第四，注重情趣。我国烹饪很早就注重品味情趣，不仅对饭菜点心的色、香、味有严格的要求，而且对它们的命名、品味的方式、进餐时的节奏、娱乐的穿插等都有一定的要求。中国菜肴的名称可以说出神入化、雅俗共赏。菜肴名称既有根据主、辅、调料及烹调方法的写实命名，也有根据历史掌故、神话传说、名人食趣、菜肴形象来命名的，如‘全家福＇、‘将军过桥＇、‘狮子头＇、‘叫化鸡＇、‘龙凤呈祥＇、‘鸿门宴＇、‘东坡肉＇……
第五，食医结合。我国的烹饪技术，与医疗保健有密切的联系，在几千年前有‘医食同源＇和‘药膳同功＇的说法，利用食物原料的药用价值，做成各种美味佳肴，达到对某些疾病防治的目的。
COMPARE
Both USA food and Chinese food are all for people to alive, make them full and give people power.To provide the human body needs a variety of vitamins and amino acids.
CONTRAST
USA foods are also high-calorie,and high power.For example hamburgers, chips, fried chicken...but Chinese foods are also low-calorie and low power.USA food has less styel for the meal but it's fast to cook and save time to work or do other thing,even though Chinese have more styel for the meal and more delicious food but it's slow to cook and make up.And sometimes Chinese food pay more attention to aesthetics and effect ,make them more beautiful,USA doesn't do that they pay more attention to save more time.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
interesting pictures
circle or square
you can see two famous person in the picture
can you find a lion
there are nine face in this picture can you find it?
is the women ture or in the pluzze
Asian Games
Asian Games are the largest Asian Games. Every four years, alternating with the Olympic Games held. Initially sponsored by the Asian Games Federation, in 1982 by the Olympic Council of Asia to host. Since the beginning of the first session in 1951, has so far held 13 sessions. International Olympic Committee recognized the Asian Games as an official Games in Asia.
After World War II, many Asian countries have freed itself from colonial rule, gained independence and liberation, the establishment of a new social system. With the healed wounds of war, people's lives become more stable, sport has gradually become active again. Interrupted by war for 12 years held the Olympic Games resumed. At this historical background, the Asian sports industry have had to form a unified leadership of the Asian Sports to promote sports development in Asia, the positive aspirations.
February 13, 1949, from Asian countries, representatives of sports organizations in New Delhi to sign the Charter of the Asian Games Federation, the Asian Games Federation was officially established. Asian Games Federation's mission is to: scheduled to host the Asian Games and Asian Winter Games, to carry forward the Olympic spirit, encourage and guide the development of sport in Asia.
Unlike the Asian Games as the Olympic Games has strict rules, with the exception of track and field, swimming, football, basketball and other widely carried out in each project must be included, the host country in accordance with the conditions and exercise their own skill level by appropriate minus. Such as the third Asian Games held in Japan, Japan to increase its own strength table tennis, volleyball, tennis, etc.; the fourth, when held in Indonesia, Indonesia has increased the country's badminton; included in the Tenth South Korea taekwondo; Eleventh was canceled in China Taekwondo, an increase of martial arts and other projects. Of course, the increase or decrease in events transform OCA must be agreed and approved by, the host country have no right to arbitrarily arranged. Asian Games has so far held 13 sessions, has also experienced the events from the less to many of the development process - from the first session of six gradually increased to the 13th of 36. Before the 13th Games held item separately in archery, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, billiards, bowling, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics (including rhythmic gymnastics), handball, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, modern pentathlon, rowing, rugby, sepak takraw, shooting, soft tennis, softball, squash, swimming (including synchronized swimming, diving and water polo), table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, including beach volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, martial arts, sailing a total of 37.
In 1951, the first Asian Games held in New Delhi, India, the All-China Sports Federation was invited to visit the General Assembly. In 1954, the Philippines held at the second Asian Games to invite Taiwan to participate, so that Taiwan's entry into the Asian Games Federation. Since then, China has not happened with the Asian Games Federation in any contact. September 18, 1973, the Asian Games Federation Executive Committee meeting in Bangkok confirmed that China Sports Federation Members of the federation. November 16 the same year, the Asian Games Federation Council meeting in Tehran on the Executive Committee approved the September 18 decision. Since 1974 until the seventh, the Chinese also send teams to take part in the previous Asian Games competition.
Has held at the 13 th Asian Games, Asian Sport powerful former Japanese veteran session gold medal number 8 has always been the first rank. The seventh Asian Games in 1974, China's first battle, the third gold medal series. In 1978, the number of Chinese gold rose to second place. At 1982 on the Ninth Asian Games, China has finally broken the Japanese long-term situation to dominate the sport in Asia, occupying the first gold medal a few more. Since then, the overall level of Chinese sports steadily improve in the previous Asian Games gold medals on all the top ranking, becoming the first true sports power in Asia.
So far, a total of eight country hosted the Asian Games: 4 times one of Thailand, Japan and India all 2 times, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Iran and South Korea, one meeting. 1990, Beijing successfully hosted the Eleventh Asian Games. 37 from Asian countries and regions in 4655 athletes took part in 27 large items (308 Xiao Xiang) race, China won 183 gold medals, almost equivalent to the second Korea (54) and Japan third (38 pieces) the sum of twice the number of gold medals. The session also created a game superior grade - broke four world records in a flat world record-breaking 42 Asian record, breaking the Asian Games record of 98.
Thirteenth Asian Games in 1998 December 6-20, held in Bangkok, Thailand. From 41 countries and regions, more than 7,000 athletes participated in 36 projects in competition. Medals at this Games, the top three out of the country are: China (129 medals, 77 silver, 68 bronze), Korea (65 gold, 47 silver, 52 bronze) and Japan (52 gold, 61 silver, 68 bronze). Hosts Thailand won 24 gold, 26 silver and 40 bronze, at the "Asian Three strong" after the fourth place of abode. The Asian Games medal went to more countries and regions, a total of 23 countries and regions won gold medals, 33 countries and regions won medals, setting a Games record in history.
Fourteenth session of the Asian Games in 2002 will be held in Pusan, South Korea.
Asian Winter Games scheduled to be held with the Asian Games the same year, to date, a total of 4 sessions were held. The first and second respectively in the Asian Winter Games in 1986 and 1990, held in Sapporo, Japan. Due to changes in the original host and other reasons, the third Asian Winter Games was postponed for two years, in 1996, held in Harbin, China. Fourth Asian Winter Games in January 30, 1999, held at Korea Jiangyuan Road.
Held so far at the 4 on the Asian Winter Games, were held in speed skating, short track speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, modern biathlon, freestyle skiing, such as eight major or sub - item (Xiao Xiang 43) of the game, also held ski jumping performances.
The previous two Asian Winter Games on the host country Japan to highlight the strength to take great advantage of most of the gold medal. Japan, China, Korea game at two in the gold medal standings are ranked separately the top three. Third Asian Winter Games, because of the former Soviet Union in Central Asia Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries to join, as well as China's winter sports skill levels improve, the pattern of changes in strength, China and Kazakhstan, respectively to 15 and 14 gold medals came in first, 2, Japan only 8 gold medals, finished third. At the fourth Asian Winter Games on, China has sent 92 athletes take part in all the seven major competition, the results for 15 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze score again ranked first. Host access to Korea 11 gold, 10 silver and 14 bronze medals, ranking second. Kazakhstan won 10 gold medals, eight silver and seven bronze medals, ranking third. Asian old snow country of Japan was first out of the top three, only received 6 gold, 14 silver, 9 copper ranked fourth grade.
After World War II, many Asian countries have freed itself from colonial rule, gained independence and liberation, the establishment of a new social system. With the healed wounds of war, people's lives become more stable, sport has gradually become active again. Interrupted by war for 12 years held the Olympic Games resumed. At this historical background, the Asian sports industry have had to form a unified leadership of the Asian Sports to promote sports development in Asia, the positive aspirations.
February 13, 1949, from Asian countries, representatives of sports organizations in New Delhi to sign the Charter of the Asian Games Federation, the Asian Games Federation was officially established. Asian Games Federation's mission is to: scheduled to host the Asian Games and Asian Winter Games, to carry forward the Olympic spirit, encourage and guide the development of sport in Asia.
Unlike the Asian Games as the Olympic Games has strict rules, with the exception of track and field, swimming, football, basketball and other widely carried out in each project must be included, the host country in accordance with the conditions and exercise their own skill level by appropriate minus. Such as the third Asian Games held in Japan, Japan to increase its own strength table tennis, volleyball, tennis, etc.; the fourth, when held in Indonesia, Indonesia has increased the country's badminton; included in the Tenth South Korea taekwondo; Eleventh was canceled in China Taekwondo, an increase of martial arts and other projects. Of course, the increase or decrease in events transform OCA must be agreed and approved by, the host country have no right to arbitrarily arranged. Asian Games has so far held 13 sessions, has also experienced the events from the less to many of the development process - from the first session of six gradually increased to the 13th of 36. Before the 13th Games held item separately in archery, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, billiards, bowling, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics (including rhythmic gymnastics), handball, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, modern pentathlon, rowing, rugby, sepak takraw, shooting, soft tennis, softball, squash, swimming (including synchronized swimming, diving and water polo), table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, including beach volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, martial arts, sailing a total of 37.
In 1951, the first Asian Games held in New Delhi, India, the All-China Sports Federation was invited to visit the General Assembly. In 1954, the Philippines held at the second Asian Games to invite Taiwan to participate, so that Taiwan's entry into the Asian Games Federation. Since then, China has not happened with the Asian Games Federation in any contact. September 18, 1973, the Asian Games Federation Executive Committee meeting in Bangkok confirmed that China Sports Federation Members of the federation. November 16 the same year, the Asian Games Federation Council meeting in Tehran on the Executive Committee approved the September 18 decision. Since 1974 until the seventh, the Chinese also send teams to take part in the previous Asian Games competition.
Has held at the 13 th Asian Games, Asian Sport powerful former Japanese veteran session gold medal number 8 has always been the first rank. The seventh Asian Games in 1974, China's first battle, the third gold medal series. In 1978, the number of Chinese gold rose to second place. At 1982 on the Ninth Asian Games, China has finally broken the Japanese long-term situation to dominate the sport in Asia, occupying the first gold medal a few more. Since then, the overall level of Chinese sports steadily improve in the previous Asian Games gold medals on all the top ranking, becoming the first true sports power in Asia.
So far, a total of eight country hosted the Asian Games: 4 times one of Thailand, Japan and India all 2 times, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Iran and South Korea, one meeting. 1990, Beijing successfully hosted the Eleventh Asian Games. 37 from Asian countries and regions in 4655 athletes took part in 27 large items (308 Xiao Xiang) race, China won 183 gold medals, almost equivalent to the second Korea (54) and Japan third (38 pieces) the sum of twice the number of gold medals. The session also created a game superior grade - broke four world records in a flat world record-breaking 42 Asian record, breaking the Asian Games record of 98.
Thirteenth Asian Games in 1998 December 6-20, held in Bangkok, Thailand. From 41 countries and regions, more than 7,000 athletes participated in 36 projects in competition. Medals at this Games, the top three out of the country are: China (129 medals, 77 silver, 68 bronze), Korea (65 gold, 47 silver, 52 bronze) and Japan (52 gold, 61 silver, 68 bronze). Hosts Thailand won 24 gold, 26 silver and 40 bronze, at the "Asian Three strong" after the fourth place of abode. The Asian Games medal went to more countries and regions, a total of 23 countries and regions won gold medals, 33 countries and regions won medals, setting a Games record in history.
Fourteenth session of the Asian Games in 2002 will be held in Pusan, South Korea.
Asian Winter Games scheduled to be held with the Asian Games the same year, to date, a total of 4 sessions were held. The first and second respectively in the Asian Winter Games in 1986 and 1990, held in Sapporo, Japan. Due to changes in the original host and other reasons, the third Asian Winter Games was postponed for two years, in 1996, held in Harbin, China. Fourth Asian Winter Games in January 30, 1999, held at Korea Jiangyuan Road.
Held so far at the 4 on the Asian Winter Games, were held in speed skating, short track speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, modern biathlon, freestyle skiing, such as eight major or sub - item (Xiao Xiang 43) of the game, also held ski jumping performances.
The previous two Asian Winter Games on the host country Japan to highlight the strength to take great advantage of most of the gold medal. Japan, China, Korea game at two in the gold medal standings are ranked separately the top three. Third Asian Winter Games, because of the former Soviet Union in Central Asia Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries to join, as well as China's winter sports skill levels improve, the pattern of changes in strength, China and Kazakhstan, respectively to 15 and 14 gold medals came in first, 2, Japan only 8 gold medals, finished third. At the fourth Asian Winter Games on, China has sent 92 athletes take part in all the seven major competition, the results for 15 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze score again ranked first. Host access to Korea 11 gold, 10 silver and 14 bronze medals, ranking second. Kazakhstan won 10 gold medals, eight silver and seven bronze medals, ranking third. Asian old snow country of Japan was first out of the top three, only received 6 gold, 14 silver, 9 copper ranked fourth grade.
How to say happy birthday in a different way
1.I rejoice with you and wish you a long and happy meaningful life.
2.You are 18.That's something to be proud of.
3.Happy birthday,sweetheart.
4.Many happy returns of the day.
5.Smile,it is your bithday!
6.Happy birthday to a marvelous friend.
7.I hasten to congratulate you on the happy return of your birthday.
8.Allow me to wish you many happy returns of the day.
9.With my best wishes for you future happiness.
10.Birthdays may be called the milestones in life's journey.
2.You are 18.That's something to be proud of.
3.Happy birthday,sweetheart.
4.Many happy returns of the day.
5.Smile,it is your bithday!
6.Happy birthday to a marvelous friend.
7.I hasten to congratulate you on the happy return of your birthday.
8.Allow me to wish you many happy returns of the day.
9.With my best wishes for you future happiness.
10.Birthdays may be called the milestones in life's journey.
Halloween
Halloween
Children in costumes race from house to house asking for treats. A carved pumpkin, called a jack-o’-lantern, grins from a porch as the children pass. According to legend, jack-o’-lanterns protect people in their homes from ghostly spirits.
It’s all part of the fun on Halloween! The roots of Halloween stretch back thousands of years and borrow customs from several parts of the world.
WHAT IS HALLOWEEN?
Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31. By tradition, Halloween begins after sunset. Long ago, people believed that witches gathered together and ghosts roamed the world on Halloween. Today, most people no longer believe in ghosts and witches. But these supernatural beings are still a part of Halloween.
The colors black and orange are also a part of Halloween. Black is a symbol for night and orange is the color of pumpkins. A jack-o’-lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin with a face carved on one side. Candles are usually placed inside, giving the face a spooky glow.
DRESSING IN COSTUMES
Dressing in masks and costumes is a popular Halloween activity. Costumes can be traditional and scary, such as a witch’s pointy hat and black gown. Costumes may also have a modern flavor. Many children dress up as movie characters or a favorite superhero.
But Halloween is not just for children. Many adults enjoy showing off their costumes at Halloween parties!
TRICK-OR-TREATING
Once in costume, children go from house to house saying “Trick or treat!” In the past, children might play a “trick” on people who did not give treats. They might pelt houses with eggs or old tomatoes, or play other pranks. Today, children’s cries of “Trick or treat!” are usually rewarded with candy.
HOW HALLOWEEN GOT STARTED
One of the oldest Halloween traditions comes from the ancient Celts, who lived in western and central Europe long ago. The Celts celebrated a holiday called Samhain on October 31. After sunset that day, people believed that spirits of the dead would rise and walk the earth. The Celts made offerings of food and drink to keep the spirits away.
Beginning about 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire conquered many Celtic peoples. But Celtic traditions, including Samhain, remained strong in areas such as Ireland and Scotland, even after the Roman conquest.
The Roman Catholic Church tried to replace Samhain in 835 with All Saints’ Day, a day to honor saints of the Church. The eve of All Saints’ Day is October 31. It is called Allhallows or Hallowmas by the Church.
HOW DID HALLOWEEN COME TO AMERICA?
Halloween first came to America with early settlers from Celtic areas in Europe, such as Ireland and Scotland. But other American settlers with strict religious beliefs, including the Puritans from England, rejected Halloween. The arrival of many Irish immigrants during the 1800s helped spread Halloween’s popularity.
But by the late 1800s, fewer people believed in ancient superstitions of ghosts and witches. Halloween became more a holiday for children to receive treats and dress in costume.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
My prediction
During rest of my lifetime, I will graduate from this university and I may have a deeper education like a master degree. I might be able to live in another place, which could be a prosperous city or a small village. I could be able to find a job after my graduation, but I am not sure I will not to make some changes. Anyway I will do my best to have a good life. I may not find my Mr. right in four years, but I will certainly continue my pursuit of happiness. I am sure I can live the way I like and I will make my dream come true with my sweat. I know my life might be rough and I am ready to be tough,
skiing
Skiing evolved gradually from snowshoeing and originally was a practical way of getting
from one place to another in the cold winter. Early forms of skiing resembled today's
Nordic, or cross-country, style.
Sondre Norheim is often called the "father of modern skiing". In the 19th century,
Norheim invented bindings that enabled the skier to do turns while skiing down hills.
This form of skiing was called Slalom (sla låm, Norwegian dialect expression for
a difficult track) by Norheim and his contemporaries. This form of skiing is now
referred to as Telemark skiing or telemarking.
The invention of firmer bindings to anchor the skier's feet to the ski, likely by
Austrian Mathias Zdarsky, enabled the skier to turn more effectively and led to the
development of Alpine, or Downhill, skiing.
Shortly thereafter, in the early 20th century, Austrian Hannes Schneider pioneered
the idea of rotating the body to help steer the skis. Soon this Arlberg technique,
named for his home region, spread around the world and helped make skiing a popular
recreational activity.
How to find a good job?
1.Some people are lucky enough to find a great job right away, but that isn't the case for most of us, Susan says. Patience is key.
2.Start by making a list of all the things you have to offer, including the skills that you have and the way you differentiate yourself from other people who have those same skills.
3.Evaluate your needs. How much does money matter to you? A good boss? Your own office?
4.Limit your schedule, whether that means eliminating your favorite TV show or cutting back on a few social events, and put the extra time into job hunting.
5.Susan says it's important to use the Internet wisely. It should be a tool, but don't let it drive your search. Networking and interaction with other professionals is just as important. If you don't think you have a network, look around you—everyone you know is a connection and you never know who might boost your job search, Susan says.
6.Evaluate your appearance. Changing your look and making sure you're modern can make all the difference, especially with older workers.
7.Create what Susan calls an "inventory of stories" that you can rely on during an interview. Think of times you've taken important.
2.Start by making a list of all the things you have to offer, including the skills that you have and the way you differentiate yourself from other people who have those same skills.
3.Evaluate your needs. How much does money matter to you? A good boss? Your own office?
4.Limit your schedule, whether that means eliminating your favorite TV show or cutting back on a few social events, and put the extra time into job hunting.
5.Susan says it's important to use the Internet wisely. It should be a tool, but don't let it drive your search. Networking and interaction with other professionals is just as important. If you don't think you have a network, look around you—everyone you know is a connection and you never know who might boost your job search, Susan says.
6.Evaluate your appearance. Changing your look and making sure you're modern can make all the difference, especially with older workers.
7.Create what Susan calls an "inventory of stories" that you can rely on during an interview. Think of times you've taken important.
National Day
The year is the annual National Day on October 1, the birthday of our great motherland. Along with ups and downs, it's been 60 years of our mothers, this day, this nation will celebrate the festival at the venue.National Day is a happy holiday, really raising people's living standards rapidly. In her mother's embrace of the motherland, happiness to grow and wish the motherland mother always beautiful, always prosperous and wish the motherland has become more prosperous and developed.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Mid autumn festival
we also eat mooncake today.
and there is a story for this woman called Change.Once upon a time, the earth had ten suns. They burned the crops and people suffered from famine. Houyi, a lesser god and a highly-skilled archer, felt sorry for mankind, so he decided to shoot down nine of the suns. After he shot down the suns, he became a hero. He had a beautiful wife name Chang’e (also a lesser god) and they lived happily together. Houyi gathered many followers and one day they all went hunting together regularly. One day, on Houyi’s way back home the Jade Emperor (the highest god) gave Houyi a pill which granted eternal life as a reward for shooting down the suns. He warned Houyi, “Make no haste to swallow the pill.” Houyi loved Chang’e very much and did not want to leave her, so he gave the pill to Chang’e and let her store the pill in a safe place. Chang’e put the pill in her jewelry box. But one of Houyi’s apprentices, Peng, discovered this secret. He decided to steal the pill.
One day Houyi and some other disciples went to the mountain. Peng pretended he was sick so that he could stay at home. Everyone went to the mountain except Chang’e, who stayed at home. Peng burst into Chang’e’s room and forced her to give him the pill. Chang’e knew she was no match for Peng so she took flight and flew far away. She did not want to leave her husband, so she stopped at the moon which is close to Earth. After Houyi discovered what had happened, he was very angry and heartbroken. He looked up into the night and called Chang’e’s name. He saw that on the moon there was a shadow that looked like Chang’e, so he ran and ran and tried to get to the moon. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t reach the moon.
As for Houyi, he built himself a palace inside the sun as “Yang”-阳 (the male principle), with Chang’e as “Yin”-阴(the female principle). Once a year, on the 15th day of the full moon, Houyi visits his wife. That is why the moon is full that night.
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