hana :)

English Joke :D

2008-12-04T14:09:00.001-08:00

A grasshopper walks into a bar and the bartender says "did you know that we have a drink named after you?" And the grasshopper replied "you have a drink named jim?"

R/P, Wild Salmon

2008-12-04T14:09:00.000-08:00

Human activity makes serious environmental pollution. One of the serious problems is water pollution. Water is the most endangered habitat in the world. The ocean and the river include many species, but now a number of species are disappearing. Why do we have that happen? Some industries, agriculture and personal human activity already make big problems. People destroy the river from variety human activities such as fishing, mining, and discharging waste water, natural occurrences, and emitting toxic chemicals in the river. For example, there are emitted toxic chemicals in the river. If a large amount of toxic chemicals emit in the river, it will have a large amount of carbon dioxide in the river. And if amount of Carbon dioxide goes up, amount of oxygen will go down. And another reason is global warming. If global warming is getting serious, water temperature will goes up. This happen will occur to kill many fish in the ocean and river. And also, the reasons make a lot of bacteria in water. If bacteria grow fast, they make a lot of carbon dioxide. And then fish can live dirty water anymore. Why should we care about the water? Water has a number of biodiversity if we do not care, a lot of fish will die because they cannot survive in harmful water. Wild salmon gets huge damage among the other fish because of water pollution. Wild salmon is different from other fish because they have special characteristics. “(Wild salmon have remembered) in the river for the first time in living memory” (Innes, 2007, para.10). So, when they were pregnant, they must return to the river for spawning where they were born. It is their characteristic. They must return to the river where they were born. But they cannot return to the river because of water pollution. Now, we have taken their habitat because of harmful activity. Therefore, people should consider those problems and we should make some step to recover before getting serious. How we protect wild salmon? They are three ways to protect wild salmon. Those things are not just ecosystem problems. They are human problems, because we cannot live ourselves. We have a connection with each other in the earth.

These days, we should save wild salmon because a large amount of wild salmon is decreasing: we should save endangered wild salmon, should not catch too many wild salmon, and should not do too much mining.

First, we should save wild salmon because they are endangered fish now. We should consider how we can save them. And also we should consider how water pollution is bad. People can meet many water pollution campaigns through commercials. We already know how serious it is. But, we did not consider this problem seriously. If wild salmon disappear in the river, it can be shown how serious water pollution is. Disappearing of wild salmon will impacted not only humans but also the ecosystem. We will meet problems soon. For example, wild salmon has a connection with the ecosystem. It means wild salmon is good prey for wild bears. Wild salmon and bears have a connection each other. In fall season “millions of salmon return to the rivers of their birth to spawn and eventually die. (T)his also means an influx of grizzly bears that prey on them as they fatten up for winter” (Giblin, 2007, para.1). But now, “bears are starving on some rivers” (Hume, 2008, para.16). What is going to happen? These days wild salmon do not return to the rivers as much as they did in the past. Wild salmon have disappeared because of water pollution. It means that water pollution is significant now. But if we make the water clean, we can meet them again. And also another example is that now wild salmon are threaten by fish farms. “Hundreds of thousands of salmon escape Norwegian fish farms each year, carrying parasites that pose a serious threat to wild salmon - a growing phenomenon that has fish farmers, environmentalists and authorities worried” (Ai-lien, 2007, para.13). If they escape from farms, they will mix with wild salmon. This is another problem. Therefore, if people do not care environment any more, the ecosystem and humans will get hurt, even the wild salmon. People should consider those problems.

Second, people should not catch wild salmon any more. Wild salmon decrease in the river more than before, because some commercial and individual fishermen catch a number of wild salmon. “Too many wild salmon have been killed for far too long in British Columbia” (Hume, 2008, para.1). Many personal fishermen catch the wild salmon for their enjoyment. And also fishermen prefer wild salmon than farming because wild salmon is more expensive over farmed salmon. Also, some consumers want wild salmon. “Wild salmon, caught in the Pacific Ocean, is a seasonal treat - and an expensive one. Some salmon lovers seem willing to pay the higher price tag for wild; others buy it as a reaction against farmed salmon, which has caused environmental alarms in recent years” (Arnett, 2007, para. 4). Wild salmon is more delicious than farming salmon. Therefore, they want to catch wild salmon in the river. Moreover, wild salmon lose their habitat. It is a big problem. Some manufacturing, city, and farming are evolving more than before. This happening has caused water pollution. Wild salmon get a huge impact because of water pollution. Now, wild salmon is an endangered fish. They are threatened by human activities. “(W)e must stop killing wild salmon. … B.C. simply must end the slaughter until stocks recover to historic levels” (Hume, 2008, para.18). People should not do that when water become fresh as before. We do not have enough wild salmon in the river. If we catch them, they will disappear. Therefore, we should save them, and also protect their habitat. If wild salmon cannot survive in the river, other diversity species cannot live either. We should take care that happen. People should offer salmon some food. Instead of wild salmon, people should eat salmon from farming.

Third, people should not do too much mining in the river. Mining will destroy their habitat. One author states, “the world's most valuable wild salmon run is threatened by a plan to dig North America's largest open-pit gold and copper mine” (Globe, 2007, para.1). People destroy wild salmon habitat for their monetary value. This author stats that “She was unable to confirm whether the decision meant work underway to expand the mine would stop immediately”. And people should consider values, which is the most important in our life. If they destroyed in the river too much, we might lose wild salmon in the river. Wild salmon will lose their home because of mining. The value of mineral resources is important but if we lose environment, we can get anything from the environment. For example, “Bristol Bay produces 30 percent of all Alaskan wild salmon, with a value of $216 million in 2006. Pebble's reserves of gold, copper, and molybdenum, a metal used in strengthening steel, have an estimated value of $300 billion. ‘This is it,’ said Lindsey Bloom, a Bristol Bay fishing boat captain, in an interview. ‘Do we value a life-sustaining resource or do we value gold? You can't eat gold’” (Globe, 2008, para.6). We should consider which one is more important. And also, if it destroyed, we wait much time for recovery. It will be recovered, but we cannot see it during human time. Therefore, we should keep salmon before they get hurt.

Opponents of some people claim that they cannot stop their work because they earn money from wild salmon. They say wild salmon is good for their benefit because some consumers like wild salmon. Also, wild salmon is more expensive than farmed salmon. Fishermen can get more money from wild salmon. And also, some workers want to keep mining in the river, because under the river there are many resources. According to one author, “$105m had been spent on the underground mine development. The mine is in the Paparoa Range, 46km north of Greymouth with the access road cutting through Department of Conservation land. PRC raised $85m in an issue of shares to the public in July. Overall, the benefit of higher coal prices was expected to more than offset the increased mine development costs” (Steeman, 2007, para.6). The reason they spend a lot of money in the river is that mining gives a number of valuable resources to human. Also, workers earn a lot of money under the river. Therefore, they do not stop mining or fishing. But I disagree with opponents because environment is more important than their personal values. Some economists claim that people have other resources such as money and technology. Therefore, people do not worry about the problems. On the other hand, some environmentalists clam that we need the environment. If we lose, we cannot restore it during human time. I support environmentalists because it is true. Now, we can do everything through money. But, we should consider which is best in our life.

In conclusion, these days, wild salmon are threatened from a variety of phenomena. We have destroyed their habitat. So, we should save wild salmon because a number of wild salmon have declined. It means that we can get hurt too by pollution. Therefore, People should try to do something for our life-support system and ecosystem. People should act before depleting. First, we should try to save endangered wild salmon because they are declining. Wild salmon have to return to the river where they were born. So, we should make good environment for river. Also we need to their habitat. Second, people should not catch too many wild salmon in the river. If they catch too much, they will be gone, because they are an endangered fish. Finally, we should not do too much mining in the river, because this work will destroy their habitat. If we keep doing this work, the river will have pollutions. And then we cannot see wild salmon with other fish in the river. Therefore, humans should keep wild salmon in the river for humans and the ecosystem. Protecting it is better than recovering it for the future.

Reference

Ai-lien, C. (2007, January 20). Science Snippets. The Straits Times (Singapore). November 30, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Arnett, A. (2007, July 4). American consumers are falling for salmon, hook, line, and sinker. The Boston Globe. November 30, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Giblin, R. (2007, December 8). Bear necessities. Post The Dominion Post (Wellington, New Zealand). Retrieved November 30, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Globe. (2007, April 2). Protect Alaska’s wild salmon. The Boston Globe. November 30,
2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Hume, M. (2008, September 3). We're killing too many salmon, and it's time to take the blame. The Globe and Mail (Canada). Retrieved November 30, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Innes, C. (2007, June 11). River relay as salmon return to the Mersey; Journey illustrates how conditions have improved over past 20 years. Daily Post (Liverpool). Retrieved November 30, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Ravens, T. (2007, May 1). Mine approval 'invalid'. The Advertiser (Australia). November 30,2008 from Lexis Nexis.

Abstract

2008-12-04T14:08:00.000-08:00

This paper argues that we should save the wild salmon. It argues for ways people should protect wild salmon. There are three ways in this argument. The first is that wild salmon is endangered, and the second is that wild salmon decrease in the river. Therefore, people should not catch too many wild salmon. Finally, people should not do too much mining.

P/F, Online Shopping

2008-12-04T14:00:00.000-08:00

Many people use Internet shopping online. Now, online shopping malls are increasing. If demand goes up, supply also goes up. This is why we have many online shopping malls. It has a lot of customers and companies. Consumers want good products and good prices. Therefore, many shopping malls have competition. And then we can get better products through their competition. So, I love shopping online.

Many people really like shopping online because online shopping has many benefits: shopping online is very convenient, they have a variety of choice, and it is cheaper than in an outside mall.

First, shopping online is very convenient for people who do not want to go outside for shopping. “It has provided a method of easily finding what you’re looking for or the best price without ever leaving your home” (Ball, 2008, para.1). This is why people like shopping online. It is good for me. I do not need to walk three to four hours for shopping. I just click on the mouse for shopping.

Second, shopping online has a lot of choices because they have many different shops. If I want to buy a winter coat, I don’t know which design is better for me. I should look at many kinds of clothes around many shops, but it is not too easy. Now, we do not need to go outside. I can look at many different clothes in my room. It is a reason why many people paid their money online (Robertson, 2006).

Finally, online malls are better and cheaper than outside malls. “Online buying is not only a timesaver, but it allows you to get great deals when you compare prices of the same item from different online shops. The Internet is like a central shopping mall, where you can find just about everything you might need – from groceries and clothing to collectibles and hard-to-find replacement parts” (Robertson, 2006 para.1). We can measure which mall is cheaper than the other malls. It is not too hard online. Therefore, we can buy some goods but spend little money.

Shopping online malls have many benefits to consumers. Shopping online is very convenient when I do not have time for shopping. We can save time for shopping. And then, they have a variety of choices. It means that they have a number of different shops. Also, they are cheaper than outside malls. You can find which product is the cheapest to you. So, people keep using online malls for their shopping.

Reference

Robertson, C (2006, Jan. 3). Stay safe while shopping online. Majon International.
Retrieved December 3, 2008 from http://www.majon.com/articles/Shopping_- _General/shopping_online_126.html

Ball, G. (2008, April 15). Is using a credit-card for online purchase safe? Education
Redefined. Retrieved December 3, 2008 from
http://www.bsu.edu/security/article/0,1384,86674-5031-17009,00.html.

J/Q, #6 What I have.

2008-11-29T23:35:00.000-08:00

I love my family. They are precious to me. I have no sibling. But my feel is not lonely because my family. Family gave everything to me. And they are everything to me.I know that that is love.

When I was little girl, I was grew by grandmother because my parents were very busy to their work.So, my parents felt sorry to me. But, I totally understood at that time. That is not only for them but also family. And also, one of the most important things is that I love at that time. I like my childhood. They gave good present to me.

And they support everything what I want. I deeply appreciate their love. My feel is always warm from my family and l am leaned what love is from them.

Moreover, my memories are precious to me from when I was young to now. I have happy many memories than bad memories.I have my family, good friends, and good memories.
I think I am lucky person.

In the future, if I have my kids, I will give much love like my parents.I am excited from thinking. I want to become good parents.And I want to good daughter to my parents. I will because I am happy when my parents have smile.

F/E, #6 Winter sports

2008-11-19T13:24:00.000-08:00

I love winter because I like cold weather. Also, I love winter sports such as skiing and snow board. These sports include snow. If there isn’t snow, we can’t play the sports. In our country, we have a lot of snow during the winter. We have many ski areas. So. Many people enjoy the winter sports.

Why do I like winter sports? Because, snow is clean. Also, when I enjoy the sports, I feel like fresh. And I love cool wind. During the playing of sports, I can forget some anxious things to me.

One other reason is that I like ski areas because they include many kinds of entertainments and food. A ski area is good place when I take a rest and relax. So, every winter I visit there for playing and relaxing.

But I have never been to a ski area in United States. This winter break, I want to go to a ski area with my friends in the United States.

J/Q, #5 ALONE?

2008-11-16T23:05:00.000-08:00

I have always heard that in some cultures people who spend time by themselves are considered strange. I am the kind of person who needs some time by myself. I love to be around people, but to really relax and not die of stress I need to spend time alone. During that time I like to sleep, read a book, take a walk, sleep, write or some other activity that puts me at ease. What do you think of alone time? Do you need it or is it something strange to you?

My country people have same idea in your question. Actually it depends on each person. But most people thought they do not like to spend time alone.

For example, my friends can’t eat something in restaurant alone. Also, they said I can’t go shopping alone or when they even go to restroom.

But I am not. I love to be around people too, but I though need my time. Sometimes I go shopping by myself and I go to museum alone. Sometimes aloneness is better than around people. So, I thought I have independence but I am not enough.

When I came here, I was surprised because people do something very well by themselves. Most people spend time alone. I thought it was nice to them.

Now, I want to do that because that is very important in my life. Not only is it important to hang out with other people but also it is important to spend time alone. It is not too easy to me but I want more relax by me and I really need my time. And when I study, I should study by myself. So, I am going to try to make my time. I will become more independent person.

S/R #2, Salmon fishermen warned of deadly catch

2008-11-08T17:42:00.000-08:00

In Elliott’s. (2008) article entitled “The Times: Salmon fishermen warned of deadly catch,” she mentions that people are exposed to a danger in their health by eating infected wild salmon and the parasites which are in the wild salmon could decrease the numbers of salmon in the future. From the beginning the article, she reports that a parasite will be found in the condition of raw wild salmon and the parasite will be activated at the temperature of between minus 20C and under 70C in human bodies, and it causes people and salmon some serious symptoms, for humans, symptoms of an erratic heartbeat, unconsciousness, breathing difficulties, etc. The parasite could lead people to death, and for salmon symptoms of bleeding vents and swollenness. Next, she says that the numbers of salmon would be decreased since those wild salmon spawn their eggs through vents. Third, she points out that there are no regulation to protect anglers from wild salmon. In conclusion, the author says that people are required to know what the proper ways to cook and eat wild salmon, caught by anglers in the rivers. Furthermore, scientists and all the other relatives who need to be involved in this environmental problem should find a way to preserve certain numbers of salmon for future eco-systems; therefore, there should be no victims of this harmful parasite for either human beings or salmon.

It is very clear that those salmon are being spread to the human markets to be ready to be eaten at your dinner table. However, we should know that those salmon have suffered from a parasite and the number of salmons are accordingly decreased year after year. Therefore, governments of salmon supplies and countries with demand should recognize and find out how to fix this environmental crisis, and anglers who supply uninvestigated wild salmon are required to notice this kind of a problem to prevent further unidentified problems.

First, the government must establish some kinds of facilities to protect fishes from fishermen. All anglers must be fully licensed by local human health and environmental facilities. Those facilities have to provide proper educations for anglers to go fishing for fishes. The majority of people are able to get their fishing licenses in local super markets without any proper education now, but I believe that this is one of reasons which creates the parasite in the water. Not all anglers clean up the places they have been staying. That dirty trash could go into the water and create all different kinds of harmful parasite to the fishes and those fishes could be ready as of our dinner today.

Second, all restaurant relatives and fish suppliers must be informed of proper instructions of the ways to cook for all different kinds of fishes to the consumers. This must be regulated by the government and it should be very strict. If all related suppliers fail to inform those instructions before consumers purchase to eat those fishes, the government should enforce the law by giving some penalties or heavy fines. For example, they must preserve fishes at certain temperatures, and all fishes should be wrapped to protect them outside contaminated material. Last, they all must be labeled by certified people who know how to cook those foods.

Finally, the U.S. government must use huge money in their budget to protect those salmon. They should notice that a parasite can cause more problems in the future. Since the numbers of salmon are decreasing, the numbers of salmon’ food will be enormously increasing. This kind of phenomenon will break the eco-system chain one by one. Later on, the government will have to spend more money when they try to fix the problems.

In conclusion, catching those infected salmon would cause serious health problems to all salmon consumers, and the parasite from salmon will make the numbers of salmon decrease. First, the government should establish some kinds of facilities to protect salmon from fisher men. Second, all food stores and fishers have to notify proper instructions of the ways to cook for all salmon and fish to the consumers, finally, the U.S. government should use huge money in their budget to protect those salmon. Therefore, people have to consider those things for our health.

Reference

Elliott, V. (2008, January 26). Salmon fishermen warned of deadly catch. The times

(London).Retrieved October 29, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

J/Q #4, Dream...

2008-11-08T16:59:00.000-08:00

My dream is designer but I’m not sure exactly what part of the jobs. Actually I had major in my country. My major is metal smith also I have degrees. So, I want to transfer in S.I.U but I am not deciding my major yet. I want to learn Art but I can’t choose one. Now, I am very concerned two things. First, what part of the Art majors do I like more? Which kind of majors can I enjoy? Second thing is getting job. What part of the Art major is getting good job. I know that job is depends on the people who has a good talent. But I figure out the general cases. Therefore, I have very hard to think about the major. I really don’t know which one is better to me. So, I am still thinking.

Also, I have some fear. I never had been to get fear about the future but I am not anymore. I don’t know that I got some fears now why those things I have. I think that reason is the ages. If I am getting older and older, I will get more fear and stress because I am not child. I should decide many things by myself. I hate this things but I have to do that. Another reason is less confidence than when I was young. When I was child, I did know about the social things. I thought if I grow up, I can do that everything. But it is not true. Now, I got a little less confidence than before because I know what is true.

I will try to find my dream. Actually, it is not easy. I will struggle more than before.

FE #4, Halloween

2008-11-03T14:34:00.000-08:00

I like Halloween because the day is special for me. I am really into costume. This Halloween I want to wear Mini Mouse hair-band. Last Halloween, I didn’t do anything, so I want to wear some costume for myself.

My best memory was the last Halloween. It was very surprising for me. Many people prepared a variety of costumes such as police, nurse, Ninja, and sea robber. I saw many cartoon characters on the street. The first time, it was very weird to me when I encountered some trick-or-treaters. But day is a super special day. I visited a costume contest. When I went there, I saw “Lego guy”. I did burst into laughter. They made head, hands, and clothes by themselves. It seemed like real Lego and I saw sexy Ninja girls. They also seemed real. I remembered that they were six people and they got different color eye-mask. At that time, they got a prize in the contest.

And I read some article about Halloween. Last time many people wore a bush costume but this time, we have new celebration person who is called Sara. This time, we can see some politicians on the streets. Therefore, I am waiting for this Halloween

J/Q,#1 what did i do in last brake?

2008-11-02T21:49:00.000-08:00

The last short vacation was so boring because I stayed in Carbondale. But! Not too terrible. haha,

at that time, I watched the TV programs and Movies. It was really fun to me. During the C.E.S.L. time, I couldn’t watch the TV much time because I didn’t have free time for relaxing. Actually I had it but not much. I really like HGTV. I don’t know exactly which channel. The channel shows that they repair the house. And they share to advice for audience. It is really fun. So, last vacation, I watched the TV almost everyday.

And I cooked a lot of food for me, such as Korean food, American food, and Chinese food. Actually, I’m not a best cooker. Therefore, I found some recipe in internet. Internet has many recipes.

And some days I hung out my friends. The last short vacation was not pretty fun. But I took the rest. I got relax time for me like present.

But this term brake will be longest than last term. This term is real winter vacation. I will waiting for winter vacation. I’m not sure what I am going to do. So, I will make plan to winter brake! haha

J/Q,#3 Our holidays!

2008-11-02T20:54:00.000-08:00

Actually, we don’t have Halloween but today some people celebrate Halloween for fun. In Korea, we have a holiday each month. Those days have meaning for nations. In the May, we have a holiday for children. At that time, children get many things for their parents like present. I love that time but I couldn’t get present anymore because I’m not a child. But I always said that I am a kid to mom and daddy! I want to present! lol. Also and, we celcebrate parent's day and teacher's day. but those are not holidays.Another my favorit holiday is christmas. We have a Christmas too. Christmas is pretty fun because we get a lot a lights and celebration. Everywhere spread Christmas song at that time. I love those two holidays. Also we have two huge holidays. One is Chu-Suck like Thanksgiving Day. The day is same meaning in here. The other one is Sul. The day celebrates for New Year. In those days, many people go back their parent’s house and we have a lot of food (A Lot!). We play traditional games at that time. I really like those holidays because I can meet my cousins who can’t meet often.:-)

S/R#1, Improvable the Clyde

2008-10-27T14:15:00.000-07:00

In Lundy’s (2008) article, “New life in old river; Clyde’s amazing transformation from dead fish zone to cleaned-up waterway teeming with salmon”, he explains that the Clyde change to a good environment. According to the article, he states that before, the river had serious pollution problems because of some factories. However, the author mentions that now, the river has recovered and has cleaner water than before. Also, he says that many kinds of wild animals are come back in the river, such as salmon, seals and otters. But, he mentions that officials do not satisfied this environment because they want more clean up. Therefore, he says that they want to keep the river clean in the river for a good environment.

It is evident that the author’s opinion is right in this article. They should keep their river for animal and people. If we struggle to keep environment, it has many advantages. Therefore, people should take care of river and the environment in order to protect the river by using plastic bag, making a clean up system for factories and not overusing cleanser.

First, if people do not use plastic bags when they go shopping, it helps pollution. The plastic bags have serious problems because they cannot ever decay. Moreover, people throw them out on the river and ground and do not consider this problem. For example, in Korea, when people need plastic bags, they have to buy it. It is not too expensive, but this project will make concentration from people. However, most people use the plastic bag because it is very convenient. But, people should remember that if they are used a lot, our environment will be depleted.

Second, some factories make one of the big problems, because they do not use cleanup systems. They emit some material pollution in the river, because cleanup systems are expensive. This matter includes some chemical substance. If these substances flow on the river, wild animals will die. This happening causes the destruction of an ecosystem. Undoubtedly, it is an easy way for factories, but they should consider pollution, because if people do not take care the environment, they will meet a more serious situation

Finally, if people use chemical cleanser a lot in their life, they will lose a large amount resource. This means these is a fixed quantity of water in the earth’s crust, but people forget this fact because they can use it very expensive for cleanup and a little amount of dirty substance requires much clean water for purification. Therefore, people should keep our resources before pollution.

In conclusion, people should protect the river, for example by not using disposable a lot, making sewage disposal systems in factories, and concentrating on using less chemical cleanser. Water is a very useful resource for agriculture and our life- support. If they do not pay attention the problems, they lose essential resources. In fact, water is a very important resource in our life, so we should protect water.

Reference
Lundy,I. (2008, March 15). New life in old river; Clyde’s amazing transformation from
dead fish zone to cleaned-up waterway teeming with salmon. Evening Time. Retrieved October 23, 2008 from Lexis Nexis.

J/Q#2, fall in love...

2008-10-24T00:54:00.000-07:00

I have boy friend. He is older then me and same nationality. He graduated in S.I.U. last season. He has a good personality like honesty. He really likes me. I know that when I look his eyes. I met him before 9 month ago. We met in Carbondale. 

How did we meet each other? First, He really liked me for a long time, so after a courtship, I accepted him because I felt very warm from him. haha :) After I got to know him, we make a lot of good memories. And he always makes me happy. He is best who I know except my parents. He always struggle everything and I can learn many things from him. Also, he gives to encourage to me. I think I am very lucky person. :)

Now, we really like each other but he is not here because of internship in Florida. I feel very sadness but not too terrible. Everyday, we speak by cell-phone, but I really miss him. I will come back here when he finish the internship. So, I’m waiting for him. :D

I didn’t know that how can love each other but I changed my mind. We struggle to understand each other. It is very good for me. I learn about I didn’t know before. I am very happy now because of him.

F/E#2, Florita.

2008-10-24T00:11:00.000-07:00

I have been to many states and many cities. One of the best places is in Florida. I really love Florida, so I want to recommend to people. I think Florida has very nice states for traveling because there is a clean ocean and it is an enjoyable place.

Florida has very nice oceans also they have a lot if fresh seafood. I visited Florida in last vacation. It was very fun. There is a fantastic national park. The national park is a very nice palace because the national park is very clean and huge. Many people take a rest there. For example, they catch jellyfish, go swimming, and enjoy the sun. I think that place is very good when you take a test. And they have many kinds of seafood because they have wide oceans. If you like seafood, the states makes nice traveling. Florida will give many enjoyable things to you.

Also there are many enjoyable palaces. One of the enjoyable places is Disney World. I love Disney characters, so I really live there. They have so many fun things; also they have many Disney goods. Among the best things is fireworks. The fireworks are gorgeous and fantastic. I couldn’t forget this memory. If you go to Florida, you should go there.

They do not have winter like in Carbondale. Is you really hate cold, you can travel to Florida. I really recommend Florida.

S/R-F#1 Animals ‘hit by global warming

2008-10-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

In Hirsch’s (2005) article, “Animals ‘hit by global warming ” he explains that now ecology is changed because climate is altered. According to in the article, he says that we have many problems in environment, so some animals cannot have their habitat. Also, he states that our global stream of climate is already changed and many kinds of animals have moved to take new habitat. However, he explains that now some other animals cannot adjust to new environments, so those are going to disappear. Also, he claims that change of climate is not a big problem, but the biggest problem is too speedy change of climate. Therefore, he mentions that people should solve this problem; if climate does not change, some animal may also disappear with their habitat.

Now, environment is going to change. It is big problem in the world for animals, people, and the earth.

First, animals have sickness because of pollution. Animals live on the ground, in the water, and in the sky. But all habitats have problems such as soil pollution, water pollution, and air pollution. For example, when I came to the United States, I saw the lightning bug for the first time. We don't have lightning bugs anymore because of air pollution. Now, the environment has become polluted, and animals and insects are going to disappear. It is a big problem, so we should struggle to clean the environment for animals.

Second, the problems give a disadvantage to people, because people get their life material from the environment. But environment is getting a change for the worse. If it is causes more serious, people will get disease. For example, in the past, people could use all water such as lakes, streams, and ponds, but now they cannot do that because of water pollution. Many people buy their water for drinking. If this problem gets serious, we cannot drink any water. And water pollution will give some disease to people. Therefore, We should not waste water for our life-support.

Last, earth has gotten a sick now because of many kinds of pollution. These kinds of pollution are making earth terrible. For example, our climate is getting changed. The reason is a big hole in the Ozone. This Ozone protects people from sun, but that is getting thin because of pollution. Now, earth is getting warm. If these happen regularly, the earth will disappear like animals.

In conclusion, environment gets big problems, so it is getting sickness. This effect of this is that it makes damage to animal, people, and Earth. Animals will be disappears. And people will get diseases. Moreover, Earth is getting sick. Those are huge problems. Therefore, we should make some solution for the environment.

Reference

Hirsh,T. (2005, October 5). "Animals ‘hit by global warming". BBC NEWS. Retrieved October 20, 2008 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4313726.stm

FE#1, Useful car

2008-10-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

We have many kinds of transportation, so we can easily go to other places. What kind of transportation do you like? When I go on a trip, I always use a car, because a car I convenient, comfortable, and simple. First, car is very convenient when you go traveling, because car offers individual space, so you are not bothered by other people. And wherever you want go, you can go anywhere by car. You can stop more easily than in planes and trains. Second, a car is comfortable. It means car solves many things in your traveling. If you don’t have much money, your car offers a comfortable space. For example, if you suddenly are caught in the rain when you travel, don’t be worried because you have a car. The car should protect your body. Third, car is simple. It means when you use your car, your trip will be simple. You do not have to drag your heavy trunk. Your car will help keep your trip simple. If you want to go on trip more conveniently, you should use your car. A car will be good friend when you go on the road.

10/6 - How are school classes structured in your country? When does the school semester start? Do the students wear uniforms? Do you switch classrooms

2008-10-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

In Korea, our school work is really hard. we have a lot of home work and many class works. among the best hard degree is high school. We have huge test before entering a university. we should get high score for entering a university like the TOEFL. the exam is very hard. Many student get stress because of score. I didn't like this exam. it was very strict also our teachers are very strict. In my country, our school semester start in the spring. korean student wear the uniforms. they don't like uniform and they always fight with a scoolmaster. But we wear uniform until now. Also we can't do perm and dyeing like this. And our school teacher change the each class to except classrooms. Teacher style is big different in here because here is very free style but our country is not. i like here. l like free style. :)

I (Anna) love coffee and tea. In your country is coffee and tea popular? Is there a traditional drink that people prefer, or that reminds you of coffe

2008-09-27T20:13:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am!! I really like coffee and tea. In our country have many kinds of tea such as green tea, Omija tea(flower), and chrysanthemum tea. Usally our tarnditional teas are flowers. Flower tea is not only good teast but also good view. If you drink thoes teas, your body feel very relax and confortable. But my favorite drink is coffee. In our country has many starbucks but is more expensive then here. Do you know Coffee Bean? The coffee shop is also very famous in Korea. I'm really into Coffee Bean. Do you like sweet coffee? Coffee Bean has Vanilla Latee and It is so sweet and delicious!! When you find Coffee Bean, you sould try to Vanilla Latte:) but I couldn't find here. Also I like green tea. I think our country green tea is more bitter then here. Did you try to eat green tea ice cream? It is so good. How can you make it? first, you should buy vanilla ice cream and than prepare green tea powder. Last, you put on the powder in vanilla ice crean and mix! it is so good :) I love it. haha. I really want to eat now! but i don't have powder T-T. Whwn i get a green tea powder, I will share with you!

In the United States movies are a very important piece of culture. In your country is there a huge movie industry? Do people in your country prefer to

2008-09-21T15:37:00.001-07:00

Do you know Ghost? this movie is fiction as 3D. if you want to see the movie, you can go DVD store. Now, we have big movie market and we export our movie in around world. our movie industry try to improve for Hollywood. the movies of ghost was very huge movie of scale. also and they won in the movies award in U.S.A. It was very surprise issue at that time, but i don't like this movie. I like romentic comediy. In our country has many romentic comedic movies. Now, i really want to see Korean romentic comediy. can you try to see with me? :)

What is your favorite type of music? Why do you like it? Do you have a favorite artist and song? When you hear this music does it make you feel anythi

2008-09-15T06:49:00.000-07:00

I love pop of korea. We just call K-pop but this type of music is not common in here. And also i like Pop. My favorite singer is Ne-yo. I really like his song and voice. He already got many song. Among the best sing is "Because of you" for me. That song make me feel good anytime because his voice is very soft and relax also melody is wonderful. When i took my friend car, i hear this song. It is first time for me. after, when i hear this song. I repeat to hear many time but this song is always nice for me.

What is your favorite food and why? Does eating this meal remind you of a special time in your life? Is this food native to your country? How is it ma

2008-09-09T17:53:00.001-07:00

I really like a salmon sushi. It is not actually native food in my country but i love it. When i hang out with my friend, i always want to eat sushi. My friend said "what do you want to eat?". i said "of course sushi!". Therfore, my friend doesn't ask to me anymore. hahaha:) Especially, the best of the fish is a salmon bacaues it is the delicate teste of seafood. Do you want to know how to make a sushi? I think it cook very easier than other foods. Here you go :) First, we need raw fish, rice and washabi. Next, you make circular shape to rice. After, you put the wasabi on the rice. That's all but you should know that you prepare a fresh raw fish. Enjoy!:)

My initial reaction when I knew I was coming to the united states.

2008-09-01T14:38:00.000-07:00

I really want to learn English in U.S.A. My dream of going abroad was finally realized, but when i was came to United states, I felt a little panicky because I had never been to U.S.A before. At that time, I didn't know anything and i didn't know how to do something. I tried everything by myslef so I was nervous. However, I should a relax at that time. After few days I could control my mind, but at that time I really missed my family and friends. Thus, I got home sick. Actually, I don't like American foods and I was lose my wight. After, I realized that I should control my healthy. Therefore, I can eat anything when I feel hungry. :) When I'm finish the study, I will become more stronger. hahaha.

2008-08-29T06:10:00.001-07:00