http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/rss Nathan Yoo's latest journal entries Lang-8 Inc. Mon May 28 19:15:45 UTC 2012 Mon May 28 19:15:45 UTC 2012 Lang-8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lang-8 Do you know the sandstorm? Especially in China, when it comes to spring season,
there are always several times of sandstorm in the North China, which are so terrible to
influence the people's normal life and pollute the environment. In the TV program,
CCTV's correpondences make some visits to environmental experts or professionals to
look for the real reasons of huge sandstorm which happened several days before.
They even went to Inner Mongolia Automonous Region to do interviews and research, where
they found many coal mines being exploited excessively without any supervision and under any
control. Therefore, these human activities destroy the local ecological environment and caused more severe
desertification. As long as wind come from the deeper inland, a lot of sand and small particles
will be rolled up and mixed into the wind, so the sandstorm begins to form and continues to intensify gradually.
When it comes to Beijing City, it has become a huge sandstorm. In the storm, only in a short distance people can
see the objects clearly. How terrible it is! I heard many countries nearby have been influenced by the sandstorm of this year.
Especially in the 21st century, the sandstorm seems to become more fierce and more frequent than the last century.
I think people should be aware of the human activities' influence to the natural environments , and then take steps to improve them.
Otherwise, we will have no choice to accept the bad results we caused by ourselves in the future.

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/434087 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/434087 Nathan Yoo Mon Apr 05 14:46:26 UTC 2010
It's a long time that I have not written anything on Lang-8, and it's a pity because I'm always too lazy to everything. Meanwhile, I have been doing a great job recently on work. Recently I will try to start writting again. If anyone could read my writtings and give me your corrections, I would appreciate it very much. Let's begin!

Boiled dumplings, also named by Jiaozi, or Shuijiao, is a very popular food in China, especially in North China. In the past time, people used to eat boiled dumplings only in the festivals, such as the Spring Festivals, the Lantern Festivals and the Mid-Autumn Festivals, and so on. At that time the whole family got together and celebrated the festivals. It's very hard to collect all the family members together, especially when the children got grown. But it has changed nowadays, and people is used to eating dumplings whenever they want. Many foreigners like eating boiled dumplings too and try it as long as they visit China.

I find a picture showing the two trays of dumplings without boiled. Have you ever seen it and tried to eat it? Do you like the taste?

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/140371 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/140371 Nathan Yoo Tue May 05 22:03:50 UTC 2009
We traveled several exhibition halls there and saw many kinds of huge vegetables, including cabbages, potatoes, onions, and so on, which amazed us much. We experienced the power science brings us in planting vegetables, which changed people's life nowadays.

The vegetable exhibition is often held once on May 1st each year, which attracts a lot of people around the world. The local government takes much attention to organize the exhibition carefully to welcome the visiting guests and wins much achievements in the past years.

The exhibition have promoted the development of the local economy and the local people won great benefits from it, which improves the standard of their living and helps them earn a lot of money. It's a sound cycle of economic activities.

In summarizing, the vegetable exhibition is a multi-benefit game to all. What do you think about it?

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/129147 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/129147 Nathan Yoo Tue Apr 21 05:26:43 UTC 2009 Smile makes others relaxing, shows manly kindness blent, and makes life worthwhile.
When failure makes us blue, smile can drive away the clouds of gloom and coax the sun again.
It is full of worth and goodness to smile , which is worth a million dollars and doesn't cost a cent.
There is no room for sadness with a cheery smile, never out of style.
Folks always understand what by a smile is meant.
So, smile away.

Posted at Mon Mar 30 09:56:48 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/114489 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/114489 Nathan Yoo Mon Mar 30 09:56:48 UTC 2009 Have you switched off lights for an hour last night? It was the 'Earth Hour' Day. Many people around the world turned off their lights for 60 minutes by the time "Earth Hour" to sign up for the campaign, who pulled together to show concerns with global warming and climate change. Many bussiness districts , shopping malls , and billboards were plunged into temporary darkness to save electricity energy. Many people hold candle-lit parties , or played poker by candlelight , living happily through the time 'Earth Hour' . My family stood outside looking at the stars in the sky last night - where there were much more stars there than that of usual time. Many coutries have taken part in this movement, which concluded China, U.S., Japan, Australia, and so on. It is significant for the human to pull together to do a great job in nowadays.

There were many response activities to sign up for the 'Earth Hour' Day. Many high buildings were lighten off last night, such as the Olympic Park in beijing, the Oriental Pearl Tower in shanghai , and the international financial center in HongKong. In fact , many cities and villages held various activities to celebrate the Day. All the activities have shown the concerns to the climate change of the whole world.

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/113871 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/113871 Nathan Yoo Sun Mar 29 09:17:25 UTC 2009
When one reachses an old age, he/she tends to be more conservative and reluctant to accept new ideas and innovations. They are likely to adhere to past practices and old ways. They always hesitate to stive forward. Some original and creative ideas would not be supported by them in most cases, which hinders the development of society in a sense. Too many old people remaining in high positions will hinder the development of society. Every one is human with limited energy and vigor; therefore, after an exhausting working life, one tends to be increasingly slow both in mind and action. Remaining in one's post would undoubtedly impair one's physical and emotional health. If one never stops working, what's the point of life?

On the other hand, different jobs have their diverse traits and distinguishing features. Some call for psychological requirements, such as professors, doctors and research fellows, who are always required to work into their seventies for their rich experience. Conversely some are for physical requirements, such as professional athletes, who always retire at the age of twenty. For most of the enterprises, It would be more economical to retain the old hands than to spend more time and more money training greenhands. Older workers usually are more stable, skilled and experienced than younger ones. Chronological age is not always a true indicator of one's capabilities.

As a conclusion, one's retirement age should be decided according to one's own conditions and willness. We shall adopt a flexible and rational retirement age so that different age can have a chance to give play to their talents and wisdom.

Posted at Wed Mar 18 13:13:19 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/107374 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/107374 Nathan Yoo Wed Mar 18 13:13:19 UTC 2009
From the other hand, robots are just to follow the instruction and preset programming by human being, without any of their own ideas. Once there is something wrong with the electric or programms, robots will become a good-to-nothing machine. Robots cannot work creatively or correctly when confronted with complicated situations. Surposing everything would depend on robots , What would human beings be like? just to be a kind of animals that only to take food?
I have no way to imagine it. Conversely in fact, its using becomes more and more popular, so we should make best use of the robots' advantages and bypass their disadvantages.

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On the other side, money is omnipotent. The economic level isn't everything of a country. Especially to the citizens, their happiness degrees will always lead to their satifaction to the government in power. It is not uncommon that some countries that boast so-called economic prosperity, corruption and discriminations are prevalent.Without a sense of security , a democratic atmosphere, economic properity doesn't mean everything.

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/104228 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/104228 Nathan Yoo Fri Mar 13 07:20:08 UTC 2009
From one side to say , the social development is based on science, as any high tehnological product derives from scientific theories.
From the other side , without the contribution from the workers of the arts, such as socail workers, litterateurs and legist, the society
cannot remain healthy, peaceful and stable, and people cannot engage in the scientific work in a good environment.
Therefore, it is necessary to put equal emphasis on the science and arts.
Our life is greatly enriched by the works of arts, such as literature , painting and music, as well as the modern material aspect of civilization is
created by the modern technology . It is scientists' hard work that prospers the material life.

As the upwards to say, science and arts should be placed equally. The government should put emphasis on the both sides. Any deviation or mistake will influence the development of the society.

Posted at Wed Mar 11 06:25:40 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/102909 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/102909 Nathan Yoo Wed Mar 11 06:25:40 UTC 2009
But how to make a good friend is a common problem among us. To solve this problem, we'll have to give an accurate definition to the 'friend' , which means the relationship between two persons has developed into a certain level without any bloodshed but much kindness and many reciprocal benefits. A real friend will always be honest and loyal to the other side, and firstly do for the sake of others. Good friends often have many similar habits and hobbies, which lead them to be put together and take the same activities. To most of us, friends are the parners , who are valuable to trust in.

Have you listened to a song named 'Friends'? It is said that please forget me when you are living in happyness and please recall me when you feel sad and painful , friend. But seldom people does like that.

A real friend is upwards what I believe to be true.

Posted at Tue Mar 10 11:56:18 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/102406 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/102406 Nathan Yoo Tue Mar 10 11:56:18 UTC 2009
The major responsibility of the Project Manager is to identify different risks to affect the success of the Project, which should be measured by formal or informal ways throughout the whole project's lifetime.

Risks always generate from the uncertainty of the project. A successful project manager often takes the risks as the matter being paid much close attention to. All problems to affect the project usually appear in different types like these or those. A good project manager is able to reduce the risks of a project significantly, persisting in the open policies to communicate with each other so as to give each participator in the project many opportunities to express their own opinions and suggestions.

I agree with such a opinion as a qualified project manager is not only from studying but more from practicing .

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/100498 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/100498 Nathan Yoo Sat Mar 07 11:10:19 UTC 2009 Another important reason for this trip is that my son is living there,being breeded by my wife's mother,the guy's grandmother. At the beginning of the new year 2009,we took it back to live with the old couple. My wife and I are always busy with each one's work,so we have no much time to look after him,who is too young for the gardenkinder.
I wrote this one the way going back home. I hope you like it.Haha.
Thanks for my wife to help put it onto the Lang-8.

Posted at Fri Mar 06 10:39:57 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/99916 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/99916 Nathan Yoo Fri Mar 06 10:39:57 UTC 2009 I remember a song is named of "I Swear" , a very good-listening song. I don't know if you have ever listened to it, if not , I suggest it to you.
A book is often like a bright light in the front , directing the future and alerting the present to us.

Posted at Thu Mar 05 05:24:08 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/99194 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/99194 Nathan Yoo Thu Mar 05 05:24:08 UTC 2009
On one hand, these modern work styles bring us much convenience and make us feel comfortable . A comfortable work place can please us and improve the efficiency to work. If one plans to work at home, he can help look after the children and take care of home, especially as woman. From a country's sight, the modern styles will help save the energy , reduce the waste gas and end improve the citizens' happiness. Most of us are enjoying the benefits from them nowadays.

On the other hand, they may not take effect on lazy persons and even cause a large project out of control at last. Although many persons adapt to the new styles well , few persons won't , which will place the organization in danger. The new styles don't fit to the persons who are lack of self_sustainability , who have no passion in their jobs, and who are lazy in work.

In the end, I'd like to suggest to the team leaders, " Make a proper work style for your work team , allowing for different persons' habits and customs, and pay more attention to each other in the process so as to take every things in control . Wish you success!"

Posted at Wed Mar 04 11:29:00 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/98715 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/98715 Nathan Yoo Wed Mar 04 11:29:00 UTC 2009 We must adapt to the new style of life, but I have suggestions to you about family. The first suggestion is to keep your lines of communication open wherever and whenever because your family will call you anytime. The second one is to eat as a family dinner if possible, which is a valuable opportunity for the family to spend time together. The last one is never to bring your office work home and to share the same pastimes with your family.

In the end, I would like to call upon those, who were guilty to their families , to pay more attention to their families and to share the pastimes with their wives and with their children.
If you don't think so , you are making a big mistakes, I think.

Sorry, it seems a little heavy to you. lol . To be relaxing, I'm just making a practice. :P

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/97882 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/97882 Nathan Yoo Tue Mar 03 05:42:00 UTC 2009

They can bring us a lot of benefits from variety of aspects of life. They help us ensure the security and develop a sense of safety in the residents. They provide clues and evidence and help police solve the cases and trace the criminals, as well as they scare off some would be criminals. They help police reduce the labor intensity and remind people be carefulwith their speech and conducts, which refrains from indecent behaviors.

On the other side , they cause numerous brazen intrusions on people's privacy. Costly installation and maintenance are a strain on the budgets of the residents and the governments. Some doubt about its function which is not as useful as expected. There are possibilities of being abused by some evil persons for some ulterior motives. Privacy should be given priority and be paid more attentions.


In a conclusion, the camera guns give us safety and convenience , as well as they made intrusions on our privacy and caused us cost much money on them.

Posted at Mon Mar 02 05:51:28 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/97193 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/97193 Nathan Yoo Mon Mar 02 05:51:28 UTC 2009 Unfortunately , when the play entered the 4th quarter, Yao got his 5th foul at the beginning and the coach had to substitute him with the bench. During this period , Bulls was leaded by a rising star Ross to make a frenzied counterattack and sored the equalizer when only 2 minutes was remained.
Yao was used at that moment but all things gone because Bulls gained momentum and looked enough powerful. Yao could not save the game at last. What a pity game!

Posted at Sun Mar 01 23:11:23 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/97057 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/97057 Nathan Yoo Sun Mar 01 23:11:23 UTC 2009
In a shopping mall, I found many kinds of TV sets with different brands, for example, Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, ChangHong, TCL , Hisense and Skyworth, which are all big brands in the TV set field.

I asked the salegirls how about the qualities of the TV sets , how about the price and how about the after-sale service , etc. I asked some information about Panasonic , TCL , and Skyworth during the period.
Frankly speaking , I like the Skyworth brand best, not only because the brand is made from my homeland but its quality was praised by all. We have exactly the same brand of TV set in my house.
Eventually, to support domestics maybe promotes the development of the country's economy from the narrow sense, which perhaps does no good to the economies all over the world in some time.

Posted at Sat Feb 28 11:11:17 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/96150 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/96150 Nathan Yoo Sat Feb 28 11:11:17 UTC 2009 Last night the weather forecast said it would become more and more warming in the coming few days.
In the early spring days the weather becomes more and more warmer,  which makes withered trees begin to sprout, more and more flowers blossom , frozen rivers begin to murmur, and concealed birds fly here and there in singing. All things in the world are vivifying in the spring , which contrasts sharply with the phenomenon in the winter.
When it enters the cold winter ，green trees begin to wither, bloomy flowers begin to fade, animals begin to conceal themselves everywhere, and snow falls soon. Everything looks like to be shrouded in the gray color in the winter.
Many things are so different between in winter and in spring , which is just like people's mood on the delighting things and the depressing things.

Posted at Fri Feb 27 07:24:24 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/95521 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/95521 Nathan Yoo Fri Feb 27 07:24:24 UTC 2009 In one word, PERT is a technique by utilizing AOE (Activity On Edge Network) to make plans and doing some evaluation and review on it. PERT is able to coordinate a variety of the working procedures in the plan , to make a proper arrangement of manpowers, material resources, the time, and the capital , to speed up the completion of the program. PERT has been extensively utilized in many fields such as the establishing and reviewing of the modern plan , which is one of the most important ways and means in the modern management.

Posted at Thu Feb 26 05:43:33 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/94867 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/94867 Nathan Yoo Thu Feb 26 05:43:33 UTC 2009 My occupation is a system designer with computers and network.My each-day work is to write documents , design the computer systems, and organize different meetings, as well as bring up new guys. In the nearly days I spent much time to study English , practicing writing and speaking, which takes away much energy from me. It is hard to do everything well as man's energy is limited. To have a rest in time is a very important method for us all, especially who have many things to do .
To be concluded, Man should often strike a proper balance between work and leisure. Be quiet to make a full arrangement whatever anxious the matter is.

Posted at Wed Feb 25 04:53:57 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/94222 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/94222 Nathan Yoo Wed Feb 25 04:53:57 UTC 2009
Happy everyday!

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]]> http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/93601 http://www.lang-8.com/22313/journals/93601 Nathan Yoo Tue Feb 24 05:17:10 UTC 2009