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September 26 How green is your Apple?Not very, according to Greenpeace DISPOSING of computers, monitors, printers and mobile phones is a large and growing environmental problem. Some 20m-50m tonnes of “e-waste” is produced each year, most of which ends up in the developing world. According to the European Union, e-waste is now the fastest-growing category. Last month new rules came into force in both Europe and California to oblige the industry to take responsibility for it. In Europe the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive limits the use of many toxic materials in new electronic products sold in the European Union. In California mobile-phone retailers must now take back and recycle old phones. Many technology firms are already eliminating certain chemicals and offering recycling schemes to help their customers dispose of obsolete equipment. Yet there is a wide variation in just how green different companies are, according to Greenpeace, an environmental lobby group that launches a new e-waste campaign on August 25th. It has ranked the top mobile-phone and PC-makers based on their progress in eliminating chemicals and in taking back and recycling products (see chart). The RoHS rules ban products containing any more than trace amounts of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances, including some nasty materials called brominated flame-retardants (BFRs). To do well in Greenpeace's rankings, firms must make sure both products and production processes are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and some BFRs that are not on the RoHS list. Greenpeace also wants companies to adopt a “precautionary principle” and avoid chemicals if their environmental impact is uncertain. Although not everyone will agree with Greenpeace's methodology, its ranking still has some merit. Nokia does well: the world's biggest handset-maker has already got rid of PVC from its products and will eliminate all BFRs from next year. But, Greenpeace grumbles, it is not sufficiently “precautionary” in other areas. Dell, however, scores well in this regard and on recycling, but loses marks for not having phased out PVC and BFRs yet, though it has set a deadline for doing so. Perhaps the biggest surprise is the poor rating of Apple. Despite having an image steeped in California's counterculture, it is one of the worst heel-draggers, says Zeina Al-Hajj of Greenpeace. The company insists that it has a strong record in recycling and has eliminated BFRs and PVC from the main plastic parts in its products. It scores badly because it has not eliminated such chemicals altogether, has not set time limits for doing so, does not provide a full list of regulated substances and is insufficiently precautionary for Greenpeace's tastes. As for recycling, the 9,500 tonnes of electronics Apple says it has recycled since 1994 is puny given the amount of equipment the firm sells, says Ms Al-Hajj. Apple responds that many of its products (such as the iPod music-player) are small and light. Greenpeace points out that Nokia also makes tiny devices, but is much better at recycling them. Alas for Apple, whatever the pros and cons of Greenpeace's ranking criteria, consumers are likely to be influenced by it anyway. Comically, Greenpeace is now considering a plan to promote its e-waste campaign via podcasting—a technology that Apple helped to popularise. September 04 Teens Who WorkIs it a good idea for teenagers to work part-time jobs?
August 31, 2006 Working after school has become almost a rite of passage for teens in the U.S, More than 80 percent of American teens work at some pint during their high school years. Many teens in Australia and Europe also work part-time. But by and large, teens in East Asia have not followed this trend. Parents in these cultures encourage their children to study, not “waste” their time working. But is working really a waste of time for teens? The answer is unclear. Experts pint to both benefits and pitfalls of teen employment. One study showed that teens who work more than 15 hours a week have lower grades. They are also less likely to go to college, Teen depression, anxiety and fatigue have been linked to long work hours, as well. But experts haven’t concluded that teen employment should be avoided altogether. They acknowledge that holding a part-time job can teach teens about responsibility and teamwork. Teens also learn about managing their time and money. Employment does bring benefits. Teens should be careful, however, to limit their work hours-and always put schoolwork first. Word Bank By and large (adj)总的来说 We received a few negative comments. But by and large, our customers’ comments were positive. Pitfall (n)陷阱 Credit cards are a financial pitfall for people who can’t control their spending. Fatigue (n)疲劳 Doctors who work long hours often suffer from fatigue. Acknowledge (v)承认 In order to become a better person, you must first acknowledge your weaknesses. More Information Rite of passage (n)必须过程 Getting a driver’s license has become a rite of passage for American teens. July 28 Every Woman is beautifull
A little boy asked his mother "Why are you crying?" 一个男孩问他的妈妈：“ 你为什么要哭呢？” "Because I'm a woman," she told him. 妈妈说：“因为我是女人啊。” "I don't understand," he said. 男孩说：“我不懂。” His mum just hugged him and said, "And you never will." 他妈妈抱起他说：“你永远不会懂的。”
Later the little boy asked his father,"Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?" 后来小男孩就问他爸爸：“妈妈为什么毫无理由的哭呢？” "All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say. 他爸爸只能说：“所有女人都这样。”
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. 小男孩长大了，成为一个男人，但他仍就不懂女人为什么哭泣。 Finally he put in a call to God; and when God got on the phone, he asked,"God, why do women cry so easily?" 最后，他打电话给上帝；在上帝拿起电话时，他问道：“上帝，女人为什么那么容易哭泣呢？”
God said: "When I made the woman, she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world; yet, gentle enough to give comfort." 上帝回答说：“当我创造女人时，就让她很特别。我使她的肩膀能挑起整个世界；同时却又柔情似水。”
"I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children." “我让她的内心很坚强，能够承受分娩的痛苦，并能多次忍受来自自己孩子的拒绝。” "I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining." “我赋予她耐心使她能在别人选择放弃的时候继续坚持着，并且无怨无悔的照顾自己的家人渡过疾病与疲劳。”
"I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly." “我赋予她在任何情况下都会爱孩子的感情，即使她的孩子伤害了她。”
"I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart." “我赋予她包容她丈夫过错的坚强，并用他的肋骨塑成她来保护他的心。” "I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly." “我赋予她智慧让她知道一个好丈夫是绝不会伤害他的妻子的，但有时我也会考验她支持自己丈夫的坚持与决心。”
"And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed." “最后，我让她可以流泪。只要她愿意，这是她所独有的。” "You see, the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair." “你看，女人的漂亮不是因为她穿的衣服，她保持的体型或者她梳头的方式。”
"The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides." “女人的美丽必须要从她的眼睛中去看，因为那是她心灵的窗口，爱居住的地方。” Every Woman is beautifull. 每个女人都美丽。
Much Ado about LoveA girl and a boy were on a motorcycle, speeding through the night.They loved each other a lot..
July 22 2006年世界杯主题曲The Time of Our Lives生命之颠 作词：Jorgen Elofsson
作曲：Jorgen Elofsson 演唱：IL Divo & Toni Braxton 2006年德国世界杯主题歌“The Time of Our Lives”由红遍全球的Pop Opera跨界团体IL Divo（美声绅士）与R&B天后Toni Braxton共同主唱。 Il Divo 以“型男，古典，美声，浪漫，异国情调”著称：由美国男高音戴维、瑞士男高音厄斯、西班牙男中音卡洛斯以及法国歌手塞巴斯蒂安组成。 四个国度、四种人生、四个男人、四段音阶，赢得全世界的掌声。融合流行、古典曲风；美声与通俗的歌唱技巧；温柔细腻的情感渗透在英语、西班牙语、意大利语、法语和拉丁文的歌声之中。
 there was a dream
long time ago there was a dream destined to grow hacerse pasion (to become passion) con fuego abrazar (and to hug with fire) el deseo de dar sin fin (the will to give in an endless way) el deseo de ganar (the will to win) for a lifetime of progress that runs here today we'll go all the way hey they feel like having the time of our lives let's light the fire find the plain let's go together as one inside 'cause it feels like we’re having the time of our lives we'll find the glory and the pain all that we are, for all that we are for time of our lives hoy es el dia (today is the day) es la ocasion de triunfar (the time to succeed) para hacer realidad el destino que soñabamos conseguir (reality the destiny we dreamt to achieve) una vida de lucha nos trajo hasta aqui (a life of fight brought us here) y llegare hasta el final (and i'll keep on till the end) heaven knows 'cause it feels like we're having the time of our lives juntos, unidos, triunfara nuestro deseo de ser el mejor (together, united, the will to be the best will win) 'cause it feels like we're having the time of our lives hasta la gloria, junto a ti, (till the glory, along with you ) llego el momento de la verdad (the moment of truth has arrived) el momento llego (the moment arrived) y ya nunca jamas lo podre olvidar... (and now i will never ever forget it...) 'cause it feels like we're having the time of our lives juntos, unidos, triunfara nuestro deseo de ser el mejor (together, united, the will to be the best will win) 'cause it feels like we're having the time of our lives hasta la gloria, junto a ti, (till the glory, along with you ) el momento llego (the moment arrived) el momento llego (the moment arrived) we'll find the glory we'll be there for all that we are for one thing that we wanna be and all that we are for the time of our lives for the time of our lives 这里有一个梦想 /在很久很久以前 /这里有一个梦想 不停的向热情蔓延 /胸中充满烈火 /世界万物都拥有信念 /一个愿望就是胜利 为了今天不会带给我们 /一生难以忍受的悲伤和失望 /我们将一直努力 感觉我们已经拥有了生命之颠 /到处都是阳光和雨露 就是这片刻 /这是我们的机会 /去做我们想做的事 /那些我们希望的事 感觉我们已经拥有了生命之颠 /我永远不会忘记 /永远不会 |
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