Throughout history, some people have impressed us so much that we strongly wish to meet them. If I have a chance to meet one famous person in history, I would most desire to meet Wong Fei-hung, an outstanding Chinese martial arts leader in the end of Qing dynasty. I regard him as one of the eminent persons in Chinese history not only he acquired top Chinese kung fu but he was also a very patriotic person.
Wong was born in a rich business family in Guangdong Province in the end of 19 century. The extraordinary talent and favorable growing environment --- his mother was also a great martial arts master, contributed to his ultimate success. It is obvious that there are various martial masters in Chinese history, such as Huo Yuan-Jia, Bruce Lee. They also had great skills and ever made great contributions to the development of Chinese kung fu. However, as far as I concerned, nobody could compare with Wong. In a certain way, Wong is regarded as the founder of modern Chinese kung fu because he created several unique and crucial techniques of kung fu and passed them on to his apprentices, most of whom also became the great masters in martial arts subsequently. With his great efforts and guidance, martial arts had been increasingly popular so that many Chinese young people started practicing kung fu.
In addition, his strong patriotism also fascinates me. Throughout his life, Wong devoted all his passion and energy to struggle for the liberty of China. In the end of Qing dynasty, the government, who dreaming that China was still the most powerful nation in the world, was quite corruption and incompetent. Seclusion and complacence resulted in the invasion of many imperialism countries, including Japan. Some brutal Japanese ninjas occupied Guangdong Province and asserted that no Chinese could defeat them and Chinese were inferior. Wong, a patriotic Chinese martial arts master, could not stand the shame and finally defeat these reckless Japanese with the actual Chinese kung fu on an arena. This heart-stirring event greatly encouraged Chinese people. It enlightened Chinese people that we were comparable and even more brilliant than foreign people.
Even now, various films about Wong Fei-hung, most of which were played by Jet Li, are still very popular in China. Wong is the symbol of success, patriotism and is an example that I aspire to be. That is why Wong is my idol in Chinese history.
2009年11月30日星期一
2009年11月28日星期六
TV and Books, which one is more useful
The advent of 21st century has witnessed profound changes in social, educational and technological arenas. Admittedly, television is one of the greatest inventions in the recent decades. However, books, as a traditional mass media, have affected people all over the world for thousands of years. We can not ignore the fact that there exists a fierce controversy on the issue that people can learn more from watching television or reading books. People from all works of life can hardly reach an absolute conformity. As far as I concerned, my point of view will fall between the two extremes.
First and foremost, no one can fail to take into account the fact that emergence of television has completely varied the habits and customs of modern society. It makes the world more convenient and smaller. To be sure, with the development and popularity of the television, people could contact with latest and advanced information and occurrences all over the world. Through the mass media, either children or adults could seek and enjoy any program they like with ease for there appear to be a great deal channels referring to diversity areas broadcasting on the television.
On the contrary, it goes without any saying that from reading books can we absorb lots of useful and practical knowledge and skills. We are living in a world that printed matters are readily available. In library, we can learn almost everything if only we required the basic reading skills, philosophy, literature, physic science, social science and the list will go on. The person who wants to specialize in one field needs to read more books regarding this area. As a result, reading books also can learn lots of knowledge, especially in one specific region.
To put all into one nutshell, we can not denying what considerable progresses and contributions television has made for the advance and improvement of the world and humankind. Meanwhile, books, magazines and other printed matters proceed to play a dominant role not only in our daily life but also at various other aspects, such as advanced technologies researching. For these reasons, what we should do is to bring out a rational balance between them, bring their strengths into full play and diminish the drawbacks into the least extent.
First and foremost, no one can fail to take into account the fact that emergence of television has completely varied the habits and customs of modern society. It makes the world more convenient and smaller. To be sure, with the development and popularity of the television, people could contact with latest and advanced information and occurrences all over the world. Through the mass media, either children or adults could seek and enjoy any program they like with ease for there appear to be a great deal channels referring to diversity areas broadcasting on the television.
On the contrary, it goes without any saying that from reading books can we absorb lots of useful and practical knowledge and skills. We are living in a world that printed matters are readily available. In library, we can learn almost everything if only we required the basic reading skills, philosophy, literature, physic science, social science and the list will go on. The person who wants to specialize in one field needs to read more books regarding this area. As a result, reading books also can learn lots of knowledge, especially in one specific region.
To put all into one nutshell, we can not denying what considerable progresses and contributions television has made for the advance and improvement of the world and humankind. Meanwhile, books, magazines and other printed matters proceed to play a dominant role not only in our daily life but also at various other aspects, such as advanced technologies researching. For these reasons, what we should do is to bring out a rational balance between them, bring their strengths into full play and diminish the drawbacks into the least extent.
2009年11月22日星期日
Radio Boston: Transportation in Transition 11-06-2009
On June26, 2009, the Governor Patrick signs a bill to dramatically reform the transformation system. The law is widely hailed as one of the largest governmental reorganizations for it eliminates the antiquated and inefficient transportation structure in Massachusetts while saving billions of dollars for the Commonwealth. The law creates a new transportation super-agency - Mass DOT, which responsible for almost all roads, bridges and tunnels in the state.
Although some Medias criticize the merger as an administrative nightmare, I do support it for the fundamental goal of the bill: to simplify, reform and make more accountable the entire transportation system in Massachusetts. Admittedly, I am not familiar with the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, but I am always frustrated by MBTA, which means the cumbersome and inefficient transportation system. Standing in the cold wind for more than 20 minutes, late for the class and catching a cold, all of these are due to the inefficiency of MBTA. I can’t stand it any more. It’s time to reform the system right away.
However, I am a rational person. Undoubtedly, the law faces several hard and urgent tasks. First and foremost, how much on earth can be saved in future? The Senate President and Co-Chairman said efficiencies produced by the agency would save the state $6.2 billion over the next 20 years. However, Jeffrey Mullan, the new secretary of transportation, downgraded that claim. He said the number including the aligning health and welfare benefits in the RadioBoston on Nov.6. In his perspective, overall savings are likely to be $1 billion dollars over the next 20 years-- but even those savings are uncertain. James Aloisi, the Former Mass. Executive Office of Transportation Secretary, put forward the idea that the best thing of reform bill is not money saving but the great integration.
Another task worth mentioning is how to fix the great funding gap. The bill faces an estimated $15 to $19 billion funding gap in the next 20 years to maintain the current network of roads, bridges and transit for safe, reliable service. Governor Patrick settled on a gasoline tax increase on February. However, the history proves the gas tax making less value since 1991. Under these circumstances, the governor suggested to promote a “Vehicle Miles Traveled” system, which has already been tested in Oregon instead of the gas tax. Nevertheless, just as Jeffrey Mullan said, I doubt whether the system also apply to the Massachusetts. It is too far away to make a prediction.
In addition, it comes into being under a cloud of controversy over Mass DOT governing board. The bill mandates that members of this board possess transportation policy experience, transportation finance experience, and one certified engineer. Janice Loux has none. John Jenkins has none. This is a slap in the face of the legislature and one that calls for a response. Some specialists predicted the board could potentially “doom” transportation reform.
Taking into consideration all the above-mentioned factors, my point of view is explicit – only resolving the funding gap, making a clear prediction of VMT and reorganizing the governing board could the reform bill abolish the turnpike and finally help secure the commonwealth’s economic future.
Although some Medias criticize the merger as an administrative nightmare, I do support it for the fundamental goal of the bill: to simplify, reform and make more accountable the entire transportation system in Massachusetts. Admittedly, I am not familiar with the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, but I am always frustrated by MBTA, which means the cumbersome and inefficient transportation system. Standing in the cold wind for more than 20 minutes, late for the class and catching a cold, all of these are due to the inefficiency of MBTA. I can’t stand it any more. It’s time to reform the system right away.
However, I am a rational person. Undoubtedly, the law faces several hard and urgent tasks. First and foremost, how much on earth can be saved in future? The Senate President and Co-Chairman said efficiencies produced by the agency would save the state $6.2 billion over the next 20 years. However, Jeffrey Mullan, the new secretary of transportation, downgraded that claim. He said the number including the aligning health and welfare benefits in the RadioBoston on Nov.6. In his perspective, overall savings are likely to be $1 billion dollars over the next 20 years-- but even those savings are uncertain. James Aloisi, the Former Mass. Executive Office of Transportation Secretary, put forward the idea that the best thing of reform bill is not money saving but the great integration.
Another task worth mentioning is how to fix the great funding gap. The bill faces an estimated $15 to $19 billion funding gap in the next 20 years to maintain the current network of roads, bridges and transit for safe, reliable service. Governor Patrick settled on a gasoline tax increase on February. However, the history proves the gas tax making less value since 1991. Under these circumstances, the governor suggested to promote a “Vehicle Miles Traveled” system, which has already been tested in Oregon instead of the gas tax. Nevertheless, just as Jeffrey Mullan said, I doubt whether the system also apply to the Massachusetts. It is too far away to make a prediction.
In addition, it comes into being under a cloud of controversy over Mass DOT governing board. The bill mandates that members of this board possess transportation policy experience, transportation finance experience, and one certified engineer. Janice Loux has none. John Jenkins has none. This is a slap in the face of the legislature and one that calls for a response. Some specialists predicted the board could potentially “doom” transportation reform.
Taking into consideration all the above-mentioned factors, my point of view is explicit – only resolving the funding gap, making a clear prediction of VMT and reorganizing the governing board could the reform bill abolish the turnpike and finally help secure the commonwealth’s economic future.
2009年11月20日星期五
Should parents make important decisions for their children?
Important decisions are those will have a significant or lasting impact on one’s life. Usually such a decision is difficult to make because the consequences are considerable and grave. For this reason, when it comes to the topic whether parents should make important decisions for their children, people have diverse ideas. Before rendering an opinion, it is essential to take a balance at the arguments on each side.
To be sure, in a sense, the parents or other relatives should take an active part in the decision-making process. They can use their experiences and knowledge to help their children to avoid costly mistakes while allow them to gain confidence and learn from their small errors so that they can make mature decisions in the future.
However, granted that the above-mentioned point of view has a few benefits, it does not mean that all the critical choices of children should be decided by their parents or other adult relatives. Since children need to live in the society and parents can not protect their children forever, children should rely on their own experiences and knowledge to grow and mature. Some people might say the children are too immature and inconsiderate to make an important decision by themselves. Undoubtedly, it is true. However, on the contrary, can anybody ensure that parents could always make exactly correct and comprehensive decisions for their children? So why not give children chances to make their own decisions? It will not only enhance their abilities of dealing with crucial matter but the experiences of failure would also lead them to understand the reality.
Furthermore, the ability of making a sound decision is an outstanding skill to a person’s life. Seldom could a child become a talent person without having his own thought. I could not imagine what a child could be whose parents make nearly all the essential choices for him.
For all the reasons mentioned above, parents and relatives do not make a decision for their children is an ideal and optimal selection and that would allow the children better prepare to stand on their own feet when they grow up.
To be sure, in a sense, the parents or other relatives should take an active part in the decision-making process. They can use their experiences and knowledge to help their children to avoid costly mistakes while allow them to gain confidence and learn from their small errors so that they can make mature decisions in the future.
However, granted that the above-mentioned point of view has a few benefits, it does not mean that all the critical choices of children should be decided by their parents or other adult relatives. Since children need to live in the society and parents can not protect their children forever, children should rely on their own experiences and knowledge to grow and mature. Some people might say the children are too immature and inconsiderate to make an important decision by themselves. Undoubtedly, it is true. However, on the contrary, can anybody ensure that parents could always make exactly correct and comprehensive decisions for their children? So why not give children chances to make their own decisions? It will not only enhance their abilities of dealing with crucial matter but the experiences of failure would also lead them to understand the reality.
Furthermore, the ability of making a sound decision is an outstanding skill to a person’s life. Seldom could a child become a talent person without having his own thought. I could not imagine what a child could be whose parents make nearly all the essential choices for him.
For all the reasons mentioned above, parents and relatives do not make a decision for their children is an ideal and optimal selection and that would allow the children better prepare to stand on their own feet when they grow up.
That I believe
Preface: it is the last week’s assignment. I read the original article on the class and it’s the article that has been revised after class.
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I believe lifelong learning is very important and everyone should insist on lifelong learning.
Lifelong learning means“it is never too soon or too late to learning”. And a Chinese proverb says: never too old to learn. Lifelong learning is attitudinal that one can and should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. Lifelong learning throws the axiom: “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” out the door.
Lifelong learning provides citizens with learning opportunities at all age and in numerous contexts: at work, at home and through leisure activities, not just through formal school education.
As for grown ups, even the aged, learning is still important as there are still some experiences and laws summed up by our predecessors for them to learn. Besides, the world keeps changing unceasingly. There is always something new for them to learn. People should never have the idea that I am old; learning isn’t a suitable thing for me any more.
Learning is not merely “to arrive at a new place” but “to travel with a different view”. Lifelong learning offers the opportunities for people to bring their knowledge up to date. It enables people to enjoy activities which they may have always wanted to do but were previously unable to. It allows them to try their hands at activities and pursuits that they had previously imagined were outside their available time or competence. It enables them to work consciously at extending their intellectual, vocational and personal horizons.
From all mentioned above, I believe the expansion of cognitive repertoire and increasing one’s skills and competencies is an undertaking that can and indeed, must – continue throughout life, as a necessary part of growth and development as a human being.
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I believe lifelong learning is very important and everyone should insist on lifelong learning.
Lifelong learning means“it is never too soon or too late to learning”. And a Chinese proverb says: never too old to learn. Lifelong learning is attitudinal that one can and should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. Lifelong learning throws the axiom: “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” out the door.
Lifelong learning provides citizens with learning opportunities at all age and in numerous contexts: at work, at home and through leisure activities, not just through formal school education.
As for grown ups, even the aged, learning is still important as there are still some experiences and laws summed up by our predecessors for them to learn. Besides, the world keeps changing unceasingly. There is always something new for them to learn. People should never have the idea that I am old; learning isn’t a suitable thing for me any more.
Learning is not merely “to arrive at a new place” but “to travel with a different view”. Lifelong learning offers the opportunities for people to bring their knowledge up to date. It enables people to enjoy activities which they may have always wanted to do but were previously unable to. It allows them to try their hands at activities and pursuits that they had previously imagined were outside their available time or competence. It enables them to work consciously at extending their intellectual, vocational and personal horizons.
From all mentioned above, I believe the expansion of cognitive repertoire and increasing one’s skills and competencies is an undertaking that can and indeed, must – continue throughout life, as a necessary part of growth and development as a human being.
2009年11月15日星期日
Knowledge--gained from study or being creative by practical work
The advent of 21st century has witnessed profound changes in social, educational and technological arenas. The comparison of the importance between the knowledge gained from study and the ability of being creative has been brought to popular concerns. It has to be admitted that there exists a fiercely controversy over the issue whether the success of a person depend on the academic knowledge or due to the practical skills. People from all works of life can hardly reach an absolute conformity on the issue in question. Provided that it is up to me to make an alternative, my view will fall between the extremes for the sake of perfection.
People who in favor of the former view hold their opinion based on following sound reasons. First and foremost, no one can fail to take into account the fact that knowledge gained from books has a wider range than that gained from the experience. We now live in a world that printed matters are readily available. In library, we can learn almost everything if only we have already acquired basic reading skills, philosophy, history, mathematics, literature, and the list will go on. In addition, it goes without any saying that laying a solid foundation is a top priority. The knowledge gained from study is more comprehensive that can deal with a wide variety of problems creatively or individually.
However, others preferring the latter opinion maintain a totally different argument. To start with, we live in a world with fierce competition and rapidly development. The knowledge we have learned in class is not adequate to cope with every practical problem we encounter in the reality, let alone some of them are out-dated. For instance, much of knowledge we learned in computer classes, such as the program of Visual Fox Pro, are not applied to the modern computers. As a result, it would lead to a great deal waste of time and resources. Furthermore it is no denying the fact that through the practical work we can have a clearer realization of self-value. We can gradually find a more accurate position of ourselves and eventually get a decent job.
To put all into one nutshell, all the evidences leads the strongest support to my convincing conclusion that either the knowledge gained from study or the ability of being creative is essential. What we should do is figure out a rational balance between them, bring its strengths into full play and diminish the drawbacks to the least extent.
People who in favor of the former view hold their opinion based on following sound reasons. First and foremost, no one can fail to take into account the fact that knowledge gained from books has a wider range than that gained from the experience. We now live in a world that printed matters are readily available. In library, we can learn almost everything if only we have already acquired basic reading skills, philosophy, history, mathematics, literature, and the list will go on. In addition, it goes without any saying that laying a solid foundation is a top priority. The knowledge gained from study is more comprehensive that can deal with a wide variety of problems creatively or individually.
However, others preferring the latter opinion maintain a totally different argument. To start with, we live in a world with fierce competition and rapidly development. The knowledge we have learned in class is not adequate to cope with every practical problem we encounter in the reality, let alone some of them are out-dated. For instance, much of knowledge we learned in computer classes, such as the program of Visual Fox Pro, are not applied to the modern computers. As a result, it would lead to a great deal waste of time and resources. Furthermore it is no denying the fact that through the practical work we can have a clearer realization of self-value. We can gradually find a more accurate position of ourselves and eventually get a decent job.
To put all into one nutshell, all the evidences leads the strongest support to my convincing conclusion that either the knowledge gained from study or the ability of being creative is essential. What we should do is figure out a rational balance between them, bring its strengths into full play and diminish the drawbacks to the least extent.
2009年11月10日星期二
my oponions on the skycapers
Donald J. Chiofaro, who developed International Place, is proposing building two skyscrapers with condos, offices, stores, and a hotel near the New England Aquarium. The taller builder will be 690 feet, and the shorter one 560 feet. People from all walks of life can hardly reach an absolute consensus on the issue in question. Chiofaro has faced stiff opposition from residents of the nearby Harbor Towers condominiums, who have repeatedly objected to the scale of the project. Besides, the FAA and BRA officials also offered little support for the two complexes.
After reading several articles about the colossal project, my view will fall between the two extremes for the sake of perfection. And my analysis will be well grounded with the following sound reasons.
Undoubtedly, the project has faced several vital hurdles right now. First and foremost, no one could fail to take into the account that development will overshadow the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the new city park district in the downtown. Mayor Thomas M. Menino has hired consultants to create height and design guidelines for parcels along the Greenway, which stretches from Chinatown to North Station. I’ve no idea what the final height standard is. But what I know is that without the government’s support, the project seems not to be successful.
Another point worth mentioning is that the current limit height of buildings in the area is only 155 feet based on the zoning rules. However, Chiofaro’s expectation to the building is respectively 625 feet and 560 feet, which is far beyond current standards. So He has to ask city officials to change waterfront zoning rules so as to allow Chiofaro to build such two giants.
In addition, the Massachusetts Port Authority raised concerns that the development would interfere the Logan International Airport. On Oct. 30, the FAA finding indicated Chiofaro’s project would be too tall and may interfere with planes taking off and landing at Logan International Airport and the optimal height of the complex should be 407 feet - - about half its current height. Undoubtedly, it’s a height can not be accepted by Chiofaro. However, the FFA finding indicated the development will have an adverse physical or electromagnetic interference effect upon navigable airspace – which is very hazardous.
However, we can’t ignore the benefits of the development. I do trust it will create more opportunities to the unemployed people and decrease the high unemployment rate of the city right now. Besides, this is the one site in the city that can deliver what’s needed to bring more activity to the Greenway. And just as a netizen said, Boston seems to be falling in the ranks and we need to add new bold architecture to the sky.
I am glad to hear that Chiofaro is proposing to lower the overall height of the taller building from 690 to 625 feet. But I don’t think it is enough. Considering its benefit to the city and great profit to his firm, Chiofaro should make a more concession to meet various requirements, or the vital obstacles mentioned above will be a death knell for his skyscrapers
After reading several articles about the colossal project, my view will fall between the two extremes for the sake of perfection. And my analysis will be well grounded with the following sound reasons.
Undoubtedly, the project has faced several vital hurdles right now. First and foremost, no one could fail to take into the account that development will overshadow the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the new city park district in the downtown. Mayor Thomas M. Menino has hired consultants to create height and design guidelines for parcels along the Greenway, which stretches from Chinatown to North Station. I’ve no idea what the final height standard is. But what I know is that without the government’s support, the project seems not to be successful.
Another point worth mentioning is that the current limit height of buildings in the area is only 155 feet based on the zoning rules. However, Chiofaro’s expectation to the building is respectively 625 feet and 560 feet, which is far beyond current standards. So He has to ask city officials to change waterfront zoning rules so as to allow Chiofaro to build such two giants.
In addition, the Massachusetts Port Authority raised concerns that the development would interfere the Logan International Airport. On Oct. 30, the FAA finding indicated Chiofaro’s project would be too tall and may interfere with planes taking off and landing at Logan International Airport and the optimal height of the complex should be 407 feet - - about half its current height. Undoubtedly, it’s a height can not be accepted by Chiofaro. However, the FFA finding indicated the development will have an adverse physical or electromagnetic interference effect upon navigable airspace – which is very hazardous.
However, we can’t ignore the benefits of the development. I do trust it will create more opportunities to the unemployed people and decrease the high unemployment rate of the city right now. Besides, this is the one site in the city that can deliver what’s needed to bring more activity to the Greenway. And just as a netizen said, Boston seems to be falling in the ranks and we need to add new bold architecture to the sky.
I am glad to hear that Chiofaro is proposing to lower the overall height of the taller building from 690 to 625 feet. But I don’t think it is enough. Considering its benefit to the city and great profit to his firm, Chiofaro should make a more concession to meet various requirements, or the vital obstacles mentioned above will be a death knell for his skyscrapers
2009年11月6日星期五
The benefits of automobiles
Automobiles, as the exponent of the modern transportation vehicles, are an indispensable part of modern life. Over the course of past one hundred years the automobiles have gradually revolutionize the society and the lifestyle of people worldwide. Distance is no longer a hinder within people far away from each other. Granted that the automobiles also have some negative aspects, such as car and truck exhausts pollute the air in the metropolitan areas around the world and people would easier to get various illnesses. Comparatively speaking, although occasionally automobiles have a few defects, essentially its positive aspects far outweigh negative aspects. In fact, automobiles have contributions to modern life more than most of people have imagined.
One of the primary impacts is the life of modern society has been more convenient and efficient than ever before. In no period of the history of human beings had gotten such an advancement transportation that it became possible for people to travel more comfortably and conveniently to any destination near or far. The figurative world moved closer together. The modern transportation has made more goods available in local markets. For example, trucks carried cargo across the mountains and rivers to the remote area and the life quality of indigent people in remote area has improved.
At the same time, the development of modern transportation has also made the commodities in local markets less expensive. Take the mango as an illustration, two decades ago, mango was pretty expensive, and was a luxury. But the development of transportation has made it easier to transport the fresh fruits to any local markets because of the virtually decreasing freight charges. The low costs also have fascinated increasing merchants engaging in the business, which gave rise to the intensive competition as well. This trend has to some extent affected the prices. Thus, the prices of mango subsequently dropped. For the sake of automobiles, nowadays, people are able to buy any goods they want no matter where origin of the goods is.
Thank to the automobiles, the lifestyle of modern people have so great differ from our ancestors. We can enjoy our happy and high quality lives.
One of the primary impacts is the life of modern society has been more convenient and efficient than ever before. In no period of the history of human beings had gotten such an advancement transportation that it became possible for people to travel more comfortably and conveniently to any destination near or far. The figurative world moved closer together. The modern transportation has made more goods available in local markets. For example, trucks carried cargo across the mountains and rivers to the remote area and the life quality of indigent people in remote area has improved.
At the same time, the development of modern transportation has also made the commodities in local markets less expensive. Take the mango as an illustration, two decades ago, mango was pretty expensive, and was a luxury. But the development of transportation has made it easier to transport the fresh fruits to any local markets because of the virtually decreasing freight charges. The low costs also have fascinated increasing merchants engaging in the business, which gave rise to the intensive competition as well. This trend has to some extent affected the prices. Thus, the prices of mango subsequently dropped. For the sake of automobiles, nowadays, people are able to buy any goods they want no matter where origin of the goods is.
Thank to the automobiles, the lifestyle of modern people have so great differ from our ancestors. We can enjoy our happy and high quality lives.
2009年11月3日星期二
Massachusetts economy
Last Thursday, one inspiring piece of news attracts my attention: the US U.S. economy expanded in the third quarter after shrinking for four consecutive quarters, marking an apparent end to the worst recession since World War II. Gross domestic product expanded at a 3.5% seasonally adjusted annual rate in the quarter ended in September, which is faster than expected. This news greatly regains and improves consumer confidence as well as stimulates the whole economy environment. The Wall Street Journal showed its exciting with the headline “Economy Snaps Long Slump”. The New York Time also puts forwards the idea that the United States has emerged from the longest economics contraction since World War II.
Meanwhile, the large mainstream media didn’t over optimism. Still, with so much of the growth relying on government spending, for instance, the $787 billion stimulus package, which was passed last winter and is still being distributed, it is unclear if consumers and businesses have regained the strength to propel the economy on their own. Many economists worry that the efforts of these government initiatives will be short-lived and that the next few quarters may show sluggish growth again.
In fact, some states economy, such as Florida and Nevada, had seemed to be a faster recovery in third quarter. Unfortunately, the list doesn’t include Massachusetts. For many reasons, the Bay state economy was far weaker than the national economy, which still contracted in the third quarter. The state fell into the recession later than the downturn began nationally last year, also appears to be coming out later now.
I’ve no idea the government had taken adequate actions to facilitate the Bay state economy. In an attempt to achieve full employment and price stability (low or zero inflation) in the state, it should be the eternal objective of every government. The article states that the joblessness increases to more than 9000 in September comparing with 700 only in August. The employment rate even reached to the highest level since 1976, which is a quite scared number. In my point of view, the state government should introduce more practical policies to promote the sustained recovery in the three major industries as well as other sunrise industries. High employment rate will directly stimulate the consumer spending and investment; greatly help the economy recovery and growth.
Another point worth mentioned is government should also consider what next step to be taken after the programs expired. Those programs have favored the state economy a lot, and it is time to think about how to regain the strength to propel the economy on our own. It is a complicated but practical project. Massachusetts has a great deal of competitive industries that could be dug out more potential and create more jobs.
In all, as long as handling these problems well, I believe the article says: The state’s economy has probably hit bottom and will resume growing in the current quarter.
Meanwhile, the large mainstream media didn’t over optimism. Still, with so much of the growth relying on government spending, for instance, the $787 billion stimulus package, which was passed last winter and is still being distributed, it is unclear if consumers and businesses have regained the strength to propel the economy on their own. Many economists worry that the efforts of these government initiatives will be short-lived and that the next few quarters may show sluggish growth again.
In fact, some states economy, such as Florida and Nevada, had seemed to be a faster recovery in third quarter. Unfortunately, the list doesn’t include Massachusetts. For many reasons, the Bay state economy was far weaker than the national economy, which still contracted in the third quarter. The state fell into the recession later than the downturn began nationally last year, also appears to be coming out later now.
I’ve no idea the government had taken adequate actions to facilitate the Bay state economy. In an attempt to achieve full employment and price stability (low or zero inflation) in the state, it should be the eternal objective of every government. The article states that the joblessness increases to more than 9000 in September comparing with 700 only in August. The employment rate even reached to the highest level since 1976, which is a quite scared number. In my point of view, the state government should introduce more practical policies to promote the sustained recovery in the three major industries as well as other sunrise industries. High employment rate will directly stimulate the consumer spending and investment; greatly help the economy recovery and growth.
Another point worth mentioned is government should also consider what next step to be taken after the programs expired. Those programs have favored the state economy a lot, and it is time to think about how to regain the strength to propel the economy on our own. It is a complicated but practical project. Massachusetts has a great deal of competitive industries that could be dug out more potential and create more jobs.
In all, as long as handling these problems well, I believe the article says: The state’s economy has probably hit bottom and will resume growing in the current quarter.
2009年11月2日星期一
Sometimes, we have to do things we do not enjoy doing
We live in a world that everyone wants to be successful and everywhere is filled with drastic competition. Many people want to earn money as much as possible and enjoy luxurious and comfortable lives meanwhile need not to pay for exorbitant prices. To be sure, it is childish to think that we can be finally successful by only doing what we enjoy doing. Much time, we have to yield to the environment or situation or other occurrences in order to achieve our ultimate goals. Taking a look at around, we can easily to find too numerous examples to list to illustrate we should and must often do things that we virtually do not like at all.
The most persuasive instance is that a great deal people do their works they do not intend to even loathe year after year just on account of holding their household. A father, as the prime family member, has the principal responsibility for paying for the rent and living expenses, cultivating the children and alike. As a result, what in the career the father engage now may not the original ideal one he willing to. The reason the father do this work is only because it can afford him sufficient salary thus he would allow his family have a nice circumstance.
A more subtle idea is that many people move to a new place and have to adapt to the circumstance as soon as possible. Take study aboard as an example, many graduated students, especially those of underdeveloped countries go aboard to developing countries for further education, need to be acquainted to the entirely new circumstance surround them instantly on account of they have to deal with a large number of problems either in daily lives or in academic work. Apparently, those seemingly cruel hardships will turn out to be the best gift years later. But for today’s struggle, tomorrow glorious will not exist.
People often are amazed by the glorious appearance of a skyscraper, however at the same time they forget the fact that the spectacular building had taken a long time to construct. All the evidences above-mentioned indicate the sound view: if we want to make achievements in any aspect of our lives, sometimes doing things necessary rather than enjoyable is helpful and indispensable. In short, it is an essential element for individual success.
The most persuasive instance is that a great deal people do their works they do not intend to even loathe year after year just on account of holding their household. A father, as the prime family member, has the principal responsibility for paying for the rent and living expenses, cultivating the children and alike. As a result, what in the career the father engage now may not the original ideal one he willing to. The reason the father do this work is only because it can afford him sufficient salary thus he would allow his family have a nice circumstance.
A more subtle idea is that many people move to a new place and have to adapt to the circumstance as soon as possible. Take study aboard as an example, many graduated students, especially those of underdeveloped countries go aboard to developing countries for further education, need to be acquainted to the entirely new circumstance surround them instantly on account of they have to deal with a large number of problems either in daily lives or in academic work. Apparently, those seemingly cruel hardships will turn out to be the best gift years later. But for today’s struggle, tomorrow glorious will not exist.
People often are amazed by the glorious appearance of a skyscraper, however at the same time they forget the fact that the spectacular building had taken a long time to construct. All the evidences above-mentioned indicate the sound view: if we want to make achievements in any aspect of our lives, sometimes doing things necessary rather than enjoyable is helpful and indispensable. In short, it is an essential element for individual success.
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