ISSUE: a news in Taipei Times about that the independence supporters surrounded the Legislative Yuan

Today I read a news in Taipei Times about that the independence supporters surrounded the Legislative Yuan yesterday, protesting what they called the body’s inaction against former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislator Diane Lee over her alleged dual nationality. The protesters insisted that the legislature formally remove Lee from her post, in addition to her resignation a day earlier.

According to media report, Lee is suspected of holding US citizenship in violation of the Nationality Act (國籍法), but has said that she automatically lost her US citizenship when she was sworn in as a Taipei City councilor 14 years ago.

I redeem Lee betrays her voters. The Nationality Act asks all legislators to give up their foreign citizenship identity formally. She didn’t do it. Moreover, she lies to the society again and again. Such politician is the shame of my country.

ISSUE: Creativity

Today a professor talked about the creativity in class.

He argued that parents need to encourage children’s creativity at home. They can involve children in family decision-making. Secondly, parents can help children to understand the consequences of various decisions.Thirdly, parents can encourage them to talk out loud about things they are doing and the reason for doing so. The children can see creativity in its purest form.

Fourthly, parents can give children choices from an early age. When they are very young, let them choose between two food items for breakfast. When they grow older, parents should let them decide how to use their time or spend their money.

ISSUE:About the biggest change in eating habits and food-related life styles

Today I ate dinner with my friends in a MacDonald fast food store in Hsing-Chu City.

The biggest change in eating habits and food-related lifestyles must be the arrival of fast food in Taiwan. This allows many people to eat conveniently away from home, or bring food home to eat without having to prepare it themselves. But it also makes family-style meals less likely. In fact, the fast food tasted good for many young people, including me.

However, the fast food is too much fat or energy. The fiber of fast food is too little. I think that the fast food—hamburgers, fried chicken, and potato chips—are not always very nutritious.

ISSUE:About Bicycle Road

Today I went to Taipei City. I saw several bicycle roads are constructing.

A new law limiting all but short-term automobile parking in Taipei’s downtown area has spawned a renaissance of the bicycle. Currently, a good bicycle is very expensive. Riding bicycle to work become a popular and modern activities.

However, I argue that riding bicycle in a big city has a lot of disadvantages. Firstly, there are many cars and motorcycles that will pose threat on the way. The bicycle roads are too few to riders. Secondly, the bicycle is easily stolen. Thirdly, bicycle can not accommodate goods or another passenger.

Therefore, I hope government can pay attention to solve the parking problems in Taipei’s downtown.

ISSUE:About a report that reminds us to save water

Today I read a report that reminds us to save water.

According to this report, the water supply of Taiwan is endangered by the drought in much of the island, the deterioration of the old dams, and the scarcity of funds with which to complete new dams.

In fact, that the supply of water being finite has become an economic and political consideration for most industrial nations. Stronger measures are needed to protect water from being wasted.
As the world’s economic development accelerates, the threat from water shortages increases. It is a matter of life and death to conserve clean and enough water. And we must do it now.

ISSUE: About a report that some girls bitterly point out the discrimination based on looks

Today I read a report that some girls bitterly point out the discrimination based on looks. It is not a fresh issue in our society.

According to this report, some companies prefer hiring good-looking women because it boosts their corporate image. But the face is innate. So, a few people seek help from plastic surgeons to improve their appearance. But I think that many of the cosmetic surgeries are too risky, even may pose serious threat to one's health.

I hope I don't face this discrimination about looks when I look for jobs. I guess we should never judge people by their appearance.

ISSUE:About a policy --consume coupon

Today I talk with my boyfriend about the issue of “consume coupon”.

This policy has been controversial since its inception; its proponents argue that the people whoever are benefited, whereas other critics argues that it leads to fiscal disaster and economic stagnation.

I think that the policy is welcome by everyone, but the budget of government is limited, so the welfare needs to focus on the people who are the most economically vulnerable. Only 3,600 dollars is too little to the real poor people. And the cost of printing and distribution are high. The cash is a better option, I think.

ISSUE:About a recent survey show that degrees from graduate schools no longer guarantee a good job in Taiwan

Today I read a recent survey show that degrees from graduate schools no longer guarantee a good job in Taiwan. The author argues that the government’s push for higher education has caused a waste of talent.

Currently, Taiwan's economy is not good; therefore, more young people cannot gain a good job. Most of them will stay in campus for longer time to delay the fighting for job. The best method for undergraduate students to stay in campus is to enter the graduate school. So, the students of graduate schools will increase. Undoubtedly, the question aforementioned may become more serious. I hope the gloomy time can pass quickly.

ISSUE:About the importance of family

Today a professor discussed the importance of family. He said some people think the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults.

I argue in favor of the theory that friends have more influence on young adults. The first reason is that young adults spend much more time with friends than with parents. Especially those students live in the school. The second reason is that most young adults fell more relaxed with friends than with parents. For example, I enjoy shopping, talking to friend on MSN with friends.

Therefore, I believe that friends are the most important influence on young adults.

ISSUE: About the unemployment rate of undergraduate students is getting serious

Today a professor told us that the unemployment rate of undergraduate students is getting serious.

I think one major problem with young adults' job hunting is the trend among job hunters to prefer service jobs. Many young people looking for work are more interested in jobs that pay well and easy to do. Service jobs have become increasingly popular with the younger generation.

It is a big problem, but I don't have the idea about how to solve it.

ISSUE: About regular exercise

Today I decide to begin jogging every weekend.

Regular exercise helps us burn extra calories. But it is difficult for me to choose a suitable exercise. The gym is too expensive for me. The room of dormitory is too small, so I can not exercise there.

On the other hand, I need a better pair of shoes for jogging. Otherwise, a unsuitable shoe may hurt my feet and knees. But the new shoes are expensive. It is a trouble problem.

ISSUE:About a serious law against smoking

Today I read a report that a serious law against smoking will be practiced next year. I support this law.

Cigarette is proven by most medical researchers to be harmful to people’s respiratory organs. Meanwhile, the secondary smoke found in a restaurant or the other public places has been proven to be equally harmful to the nonsmokers who happen to be in the same room.

Therefore, passing a law is an effective way to protect nonsmokers in public places from secondary smoke. In the future, few places allow people to smoke under the new law. But I worry the government lacks manpower to execute the law everywhere.

ISSUE:About a professor told us don’t use too many “Mar language” in examination or formal letter

Today a professor told us don’t use too many “Mar language” in examination or formal letter.
“Mar language” is a phenomenon, incompletely understood at best, in which young people develops a unique language with highly original marks in computer keyboards. Many people uses them due to they can save time of typing while talking with friends on internet. Meanwhile, many marks are looks interesting. Therefore, it is hard to prevent young people from using them in handwriting, I think.

ISSUE:About a report concerned with suguars

Today I know that most of the sugars we eat every day are imported from the other country.

According to a report, the reasons for the decline of Taiwan’s sugar industry in the past years were the high cost of land, the pressure of commercial development, and a marketing system based on importing produce from aboard. Therefore, the Taiwan Sugar Company has shifted its business from sugar production to land development, pork production and the other things. Maybe it has to change its name, too.

Issue:About Organic Vegetables

Today I saw a doctor advocated the organic vegetables on TV news.

Pest control is important to agriculture, and the use of pesticides is an essential part of the pest control process. Pesticides are often abused or misused on farms, posing a threat a public health.

However, the vegetables free pesticides are more expensive than common vegetable on the market. Many people may not afford the higher price of organic vegetable. Furthermore, the production of organic vegetable is not enough for the demand in whole Taiwan. Therefore, agriculture and health authorities should act promptly to check the safety of common vegetable.

ISSUUE: about a report about the job-hunting problems of graduate students in Taiwan

Today I read a report about the job-hunting problems of graduate students in Taiwan.

According to this report, recent surveys show that degrees from graduate schools no longer guarantee a good job in Taiwan, and the government’s push for higher education has caused a waste of talent.

In a sense, graduate education may fail. Maybe there are many students having degree but short of necessary talent of working well. I hope the education can guide us in choosing a future career. Meanwhile, I hope my future career is closely tied in with my education and interest. I am not a brilliant student, so I need to study harder.

ISSUE:about the taffic of Hsing-Chu

Yesterday, I went to Hsing-Chu City. The traffic there was very terrible.

Traffic jams are making life in the city more and more stressful. Measures such as drastically raising parking fees are proposed to discourage individual drivers and encourage people to use public transportation or car-pool. I will argue against the measures.

In fact, the public transportation or car-pool is not convenient for people in many cities. For instance, the Hsing-Chu City is not big, but public transportation cannot reach many areas. Meanwhile, the sorties of bus are few in night and holidays. Car-pool is not useful for us without car or not go to downtown regularly. Inferring from the above facts I will oppose any serious measures.

ISSUE: about a report that the government may allow the establishment of casinos in Peng-hu.

Today I read a report that the government may allow the establishment of casinos in Peng-hu.

In past, rejecting the argument that casinos are good for the economy, the DPP government tuned down the businessmen’s proposal. It seems unlikely that there will be in opening for them in the foreseeable future. But the policy will be changed by KMT government.

I oppose the casinos because I think the benefit of casinos will be controlled by few people. Maybe the casinos can hire some local people, but these jobs are not stable. Because Taiwan’s economy has shrunk, I doubt whether Taiwan’s casinos can attract many gamblers or not. Macau has more luxury casinos; it is still a strong competitor to Taiwan’s counterparties. Therefore, I am a pessimist about the real benefit for society from this policy.

ISSUE: Abuout The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA)

The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) is offering travel deals for backpackers want to embark on around-the-island railway tours during the winter break. The administration began offering similar packages for backpackers in July, when a three-day railway pass and one night at a youth hostel were available for very low price. I think it is good.

Travel is helpful for everybody, especially young people. They can watch a lot of amazing things during their tour. I like to travel to other cities, but the time and fare for traffic is very high for me. I cannot drive cars; therefore, the railway is a good tool for me to travel to far cities. But it is trouble for me to arrange my tour to match the current train timetable. The TRA’s new program is helpful for me. I think I can use it to plan my tour during the winter break.

ISSUCE: The Importance of Work

Most people need work in order to feel that their lives are meaningful and that they are contributing to society. In fact, work constitutes an important part of the self-worth and dignity of most people.

On the other hand, people who suddenly lose their job feel frustrated, empty, and worthless. This is because they have lost not only their source of income, but also the thing that provided them with a daily routine, co-workers and familiar work place.

Work can help people to take social and family responsibilities. So, even if people do not like their work, it is still important to them.