Article Tittle: Govt's done enough, it's up to couples
Sourse of Artile: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_484044.html
Author: Huang Meifang (Ms)
Date of the Article: Jan 30, 2010
Govt's done enough, it's up to couples
UNLIKE Mr Wong Yeow Chong in his letter on Wednesday ('Be single-minded about having more babies'), I think there must be a limit to blaming the Government for individual lifestyle choices in postponing procreation or giving it a miss.
Blaming the Government is almost like saying one will not procreate because of insufficient incentives.
If the economic incentives have not been effective in arresting falling birth rates, the key reason is that many people simply do not see procreation as a priority.
One must take ownership of one's choices. If I, like the Singaporeans Mr Wong describes, work long hours and attend night classes, it is not because anyone forced me to. The choice is mine and I should face the consequences. I can also choose how I want to deal with matters beyond my control, like the high cost of living and national service requirements; instead of using these as excuses for not procreating and blaming the Government for lacking clarity about priorities, as Mr Wong described it.
Finances are important when planning a family, but many couples choose to postpone parenthood to fulfil personal desires, like not wanting to be tied down, enjoying a longer exclusive spousal relationship or building their careers.
Money, or the lack of it, is not entirely the reason, if at all. If it is, how do we explain the fact that many less well-off couples across our multiracial spectrum have two or three children and yet manage financially? They face the same challenges as those who decide not to have children, ranging from managing their work-life balance to the rising cost of living and staying fit and healthy.
They choose to have more children not because they see themselves as supermums and superdads or even super-rich, but because they love children and think it wise not to postpone parenthood.
Mr Wong's call for the Government to be single-minded about prioritising population growth should be directed at the citizens instead.
Frankly, the Government has done enough to encourage procreation.
Summary: I refer to the ST Forum 'Govt's done enough, it's up to couples'. The author express her disagreement with Mr Wong Yeow Chong as Mr Wong Yeow Chong blamed the government not doing enough in encouraging procreation in his letter.
Reflection: After looking through the whole article. I agree with the author, Ms Huang Meifang, on her opinions about what influence couples to have child or not. As a foreigner student, I do not really know how much the parents need to raise a child in Singapore, but just as what the author says, there are still many poor families to choose have more than one child. So whether to have child or not, it absolutely doesn't only depends on money. However, we can't ignore the huge impact from finances. That is also the reason why I disagree with Ms Huang that the government has done enough on improving birth rate. What is "enough"? From the definition, 'enough' means 'to the necessary degree'. I know that the government of Singapore has released many policies to encourge procreation, such as five working days a week, giving special holidays for couples, providing extra bonus on children's medical care and education fees, etc. But whether it is enough or not I think depends on the results. The birth rate is still declining in 2009 in Singapore. So there are still a lot efforts needing to be done. From my point of view, the government of Singapore is better to try it from two sides. Firstly, it is to give more allowance to families having children especially on education fees. Moreover, with the divorce rate rising, I think the government needs pay more attention on improving those children's life. This is for the couples who are not willing to have child because of fear of divorce. Secondly, it is from thought. As the article metioned, people postpone parenthood may be caused by personal desire. The government should make more efforts on convince couples that children are not burden. They are happiness. In addition, I notice that in the past, the government of Singapore asked citizens to stop at '2'. I think it necessary for government to explain it to public in detail and give the period of validity for the policies of encouraging procreation to resolve doubts and worries.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Forum response BY Iris
SOURCE OF NEWS: THE STRAITS TIMES FORUM
DATE: JAN 30,2010
TITLE: Housing prices: Worry over impact on retirement savings
WRITER: Kang Choon Tian
LINK:http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_483959.html
SUMMARY: The writer stated his own situation about the payment of his flat. It is an example to show the situation of most people which they have to pay for their flats in 20 to 30 years. However, some people will reach 60 years old and they will retire in 20 to 30 years' time. Hence, with less income but the same amount to pay for the flats, life can be quite difficult for the old people then.
RESPONSE: I refer to the letter"Housing prices:worry over impact on retirement savings" which is written by Kang Choon Tian on ST Forum. I agree with the writer, and I think it is quite a practical thing for those who are going to buy or those who had bought flats on loan to take into consideration. In 20 to 30 years, when people retire, they only can live on their savings, but still have to pay for a large amount of money for flats, it is really a big burden for old people then.
That makes me think of a phenomenon exists in Singapore that many old people work at canteens or some food publics. I cannot get used to be served by old people when I just come to Singapore because in China this is something disobey our moral consciousness. And I asked local people why it is like that in Singapore, they told me that some old people work because they have to earn some money to sustain their families. I am quite surprised, and then I got a new understanding that in rich countries such as Singapore, there are still many people under big pressure to strive for good life. But I strongly wish the government to be more considerate to old people. Since they have been busy for many years, it is time for them to enjoy the sunset of their lives, and I don't think it should be something luxury for them. So in my opinion, to deduce the amount of the payment to the flat loan for the retired people is quite necessary, and the government should take some actions to provide old people relaxing lifes.
DATE: JAN 30,2010
TITLE: Housing prices: Worry over impact on retirement savings
WRITER: Kang Choon Tian
LINK:http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_483959.html
SUMMARY: The writer stated his own situation about the payment of his flat. It is an example to show the situation of most people which they have to pay for their flats in 20 to 30 years. However, some people will reach 60 years old and they will retire in 20 to 30 years' time. Hence, with less income but the same amount to pay for the flats, life can be quite difficult for the old people then.
RESPONSE: I refer to the letter"Housing prices:worry over impact on retirement savings" which is written by Kang Choon Tian on ST Forum. I agree with the writer, and I think it is quite a practical thing for those who are going to buy or those who had bought flats on loan to take into consideration. In 20 to 30 years, when people retire, they only can live on their savings, but still have to pay for a large amount of money for flats, it is really a big burden for old people then.
That makes me think of a phenomenon exists in Singapore that many old people work at canteens or some food publics. I cannot get used to be served by old people when I just come to Singapore because in China this is something disobey our moral consciousness. And I asked local people why it is like that in Singapore, they told me that some old people work because they have to earn some money to sustain their families. I am quite surprised, and then I got a new understanding that in rich countries such as Singapore, there are still many people under big pressure to strive for good life. But I strongly wish the government to be more considerate to old people. Since they have been busy for many years, it is time for them to enjoy the sunset of their lives, and I don't think it should be something luxury for them. So in my opinion, to deduce the amount of the payment to the flat loan for the retired people is quite necessary, and the government should take some actions to provide old people relaxing lifes.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Misconception about motherhood by Corbin
Name: Corbin (Guan Mingyang)
Article title: Misconception about motherhood
Source of article: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_483469.html
Name of article writer: Julianna Neo (Madam)
Date of article: Jan 29, 2010
The original article:
Summary:
Article title: Misconception about motherhood
Source of article: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_483469.html
Name of article writer: Julianna Neo (Madam)
Date of article: Jan 29, 2010
The original article:
Misconceptions about motherhood
THE subject of having more children in Singapore has come up again. I was a mother who contributed to the numbers last year and am proud and overjoyed to have done so. The government incentives are a welcome bonus for me, but they did not influence my decision to have children.
Quite simply, the decision or desire to have children comes from an inner feeling of having someone to love and care for, and subsequently gives a sense of fulfilment and joy.
This is why motherhood is such a precious role. Motherhood challenges in ways one never dreamed of, many of which are frustrating and demanding. Still, mothers carry on day after day, with deep love and affection for our little ones, and wanting only the best for them.
However, what is 'best' has changed over the years. These days, a typical child's necessities are a host of enrichment classes, from as young as when he starts to crawl.
I once spoke to a waitress about her decision to have children. She said she wanted to have them, but would have to get a better job to pay for their enrichment classes. After all, her neighbour's child was signed up for a string of them, and this would be the norm for any child. She concluded that children cost money, and as long as she did not have enough, she would remain childless.
It is sad when we allow these misconceptions to shape life's decisions. As a mother, I have come to realise that children do not need a lot. They do not need the latest fashion, they have yet to develop expensive taste in food, and they play with simple objects and use their imagination. Sometimes, we adults impose on our children what we think they need.
My daughter loves her toys and dressing up, but at the end of the day, she simply wants me. And as a stay-home mother, I am happy to spend these few precious years with her.
What children really need is love and attention. They want your eyes on them when they try a new dance step, your response when they ask a question, and for you to play with them. When we are busy making money to fulfil all we think they need, we miss the important truth of simply being there.
I remember reading about Mrs Lee Kuan Yew making an effort to be with her children during lunch and skipping evening functions so she could spend time at home. Obviously, her choice to do so has greatly impacted not only the lives of her children, but also that of the nation.
If government incentives do not spur people to have more children, we need to take a step back and ask ourselves why. Perhaps we need to change our mindsets and stop thinking children need to grow up as superhumans who excel at everything. Life and motherhood could be so much more enjoyable if we just slow down to look into the eyes of our little ones, engage in their innocent conversations and see the world from their view.
Julianna Neo (Madam)
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Summary:
I REFFER to the letter 'misconceptions about motherhood' by Madam Julianna Neo. This letter is mainly to suggest that people should get rid of some misconceptions about motherhood. Nowadays, many people think that money is very important in raising a child, so they are unwilling to have their little ones until they get better jobs or have enough money. However, the author thinks the other way around. In her opinion, the only things children need are love and care instead of those kinds of unnecessary stuffs. Under these circumstances, she suggests that people should stay apart with these misconceptions and enjoy their lives with their lovely little ones.
Reflection
I agree with some of the author’s ideas, such as children need love and attention instead of money and luxurious lives. Indeed, giving his/her children the best life is the dream of every parent and money can really make children grow up with less worries and more happiness. However, these are just our points of view instead of the children’s. Usually, children are too young to think whether they live a good life or whether his/her cloths are beautiful. If you care about them and try your best to protect them, your children will also grow up happily. You can also enjoy the happiness brought by being a mother or father.
On the other hand, I think the author do not realize the main reasons why people do not want to have their own children. I think there are 2 reasons: Firstly, in recent years, the working and living competitions become increasingly more severe. Thus, people have to pay more attentions on themselves so that they do not have enough energy to care about their children, even though they really want to have one. Secondly, because people are always pursuing the high standard of living nowadays, they do not want to have children who may bother their own standard of life. All in all, I think this kind of situation may get even worse as the development of the society.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Improving the food cleanliness by Vicky
ST Forum
Home > ST Forum > Online Story
Jan 27, 2010
http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_482437.html
More care and cleanliness from food handlers, please
I WRITE to seek the help of the relevant authorities to step up the standards of cleanliness in Singapore's food outlets.
I have noticed that more and more food handlers in coffee shops, foodcourts and even restaurants are not taking reasonable care in the line of their work.
I have seen food vendors receiving and changing cash with their food gloves on. A good practice to encourage would be the use of a plate for cash exchanges. In Japan, all cash is placed onto a dish so that coins and notes are easily handled and prevented from dropping into food.
Many food handlers cough while preparing food without wearing face masks. Have they forgotten about the Sars and H1N1 scares?
Equally scary are outlets that heat food in their microwave ovens on plastic dishes that are not microwaveable.
I read recently that more scientists are concerned about the practice of keeping food in plastic containers. Singapore must be the one country where food is most often served heated in plastic containers.
Do we have to wait for another major food scare or crisis to remind food vendors and the public to stop such sloppy habits?
I hope the Environment and Water Resources Ministry, Health Ministry and Singapore Tourism Board will jointly address such concerns.
Ed Cheong
Summary:
I REFER to the forum “More care and cleanliness from food handlers, please” written by Ed Cheong on Straits Times. In this article, Mr. Cheong points out that the cleanliness from food handlers in Singapore made the customers worry. He comes up three aspects: the vendors receive money with their cooking gloves, they heat food in microwave oven with plastic dishes and they even cough during cooking without the masks. At last, Mr. Cheong asks the relevant departments to make the vendors aware of this issue and take steps to avoid food scare or crisis.
Reflection:
I strongly agree with Mr. Cheong that the cleanliness from food handlers should be improved. As I am studying in school now, for every meal I have is in canteen, I can just talk about the cleanliness in our school canteens. Firstly, as Mr. Cheong has mentioned that the vendors use the gloves which they cook food with to receive money, what is worse in our canteen, the vendors do not wear gloves and sometimes their thumbs will put into our dishes, then they will use the same finger to receive our money! Secondly, the plastic dishes can be seen everywhere, and it is not good or healthy to use plastic dishes to contain the hot food. It is a common sense that plastic can release poisons when heated. Finally, vendors do not wear masks, though they may not cough, when they are talking to us, I am afraid that the slobber will drop into the meals.
I know the school canteens are very crowd and busy during meal time, but it cannot be the excuse that the vendors can ignore the cleanliness. Many diseases are caused by eating the unclean food. The relevant departments should make the vendors realize the importance of the food cleanliness and help them to make some differences. After all, health is the most important thing in our life. The healthier we are, the happier we will be.
Vicky(He Yuyue)
Home > ST Forum > Online Story
Jan 27, 2010
http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_482437.html
More care and cleanliness from food handlers, please
I WRITE to seek the help of the relevant authorities to step up the standards of cleanliness in Singapore's food outlets.
I have noticed that more and more food handlers in coffee shops, foodcourts and even restaurants are not taking reasonable care in the line of their work.
I have seen food vendors receiving and changing cash with their food gloves on. A good practice to encourage would be the use of a plate for cash exchanges. In Japan, all cash is placed onto a dish so that coins and notes are easily handled and prevented from dropping into food.
Many food handlers cough while preparing food without wearing face masks. Have they forgotten about the Sars and H1N1 scares?
Equally scary are outlets that heat food in their microwave ovens on plastic dishes that are not microwaveable.
I read recently that more scientists are concerned about the practice of keeping food in plastic containers. Singapore must be the one country where food is most often served heated in plastic containers.
Do we have to wait for another major food scare or crisis to remind food vendors and the public to stop such sloppy habits?
I hope the Environment and Water Resources Ministry, Health Ministry and Singapore Tourism Board will jointly address such concerns.
Ed Cheong
Summary:
I REFER to the forum “More care and cleanliness from food handlers, please” written by Ed Cheong on Straits Times. In this article, Mr. Cheong points out that the cleanliness from food handlers in Singapore made the customers worry. He comes up three aspects: the vendors receive money with their cooking gloves, they heat food in microwave oven with plastic dishes and they even cough during cooking without the masks. At last, Mr. Cheong asks the relevant departments to make the vendors aware of this issue and take steps to avoid food scare or crisis.
Reflection:
I strongly agree with Mr. Cheong that the cleanliness from food handlers should be improved. As I am studying in school now, for every meal I have is in canteen, I can just talk about the cleanliness in our school canteens. Firstly, as Mr. Cheong has mentioned that the vendors use the gloves which they cook food with to receive money, what is worse in our canteen, the vendors do not wear gloves and sometimes their thumbs will put into our dishes, then they will use the same finger to receive our money! Secondly, the plastic dishes can be seen everywhere, and it is not good or healthy to use plastic dishes to contain the hot food. It is a common sense that plastic can release poisons when heated. Finally, vendors do not wear masks, though they may not cough, when they are talking to us, I am afraid that the slobber will drop into the meals.
I know the school canteens are very crowd and busy during meal time, but it cannot be the excuse that the vendors can ignore the cleanliness. Many diseases are caused by eating the unclean food. The relevant departments should make the vendors realize the importance of the food cleanliness and help them to make some differences. After all, health is the most important thing in our life. The healthier we are, the happier we will be.
Vicky(He Yuyue)
Saturday, January 16, 2010
What is the best choice?
Student's English Name: Irene
Title of the article: The police would rather advice us than protect us
Summary: From Myleene Klass's agent, Ms Klass was warned by the police that the knife she used to frighten trespassers away was an "offensive weapon". Her behavior on defending herself was illedge. Though the police denied giving any warning, the article stands on Klass' side and criticizes the police. The article mentions that the police discouraged people using physical force against criminals like Sukhwinder Singh, who was murdered when tring to catch the robbers. But it emphasizes that if Mr. Singh called 999 as the police suggested, the police would also be helpless on apprehending the robbers. And then the author expresses depression and anger on "Top tips for staying safe from robbery" released by The Ministry of Justice on line. From his opinion, the police are not efficient and responsible enough in keeping the public safe. So he supports the method that residents pay for the private security firms to patrol the street. However, the authorities have felt uncomfortable with it.
Reflection: This article reflects a common social phenomenon. I have heard a similar case happened in Guangzhou in this New Year Day. An uncle and a nephew were hacked by the thief stealing a lady's money when they tried to catch him. The uncle was died and the nephew was serious injured. Contrary to the uncle and the nephew's heroism, the crowd around just waited for police and nobody were willing to help. when the police arrived, the murder has gone. In this accident, if the uncle had not fought with the thief, he would not die and the thief definitely could continue his 'career'. But if the people around had help him to catch the thief, the thief might not kill him and escaped. So what is the best choice? Though the author seems to appreciate being brave, when meeting crime I'd rather choose standing outside even if I will feel guilty. But I agree with the author that the government should not limit appropriate self-defense like waving knife and threatening the baddies away. And people's brave and justicial actions should be respected.
References:
Lawson, D. (2010, January 12) The police would rather advise us than protect us. The Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2010, from: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/dominic-lawson/the-police-would-rather-advice-us-than-protect-us-1864840.html
Title of the article: The police would rather advice us than protect us
Summary: From Myleene Klass's agent, Ms Klass was warned by the police that the knife she used to frighten trespassers away was an "offensive weapon". Her behavior on defending herself was illedge. Though the police denied giving any warning, the article stands on Klass' side and criticizes the police. The article mentions that the police discouraged people using physical force against criminals like Sukhwinder Singh, who was murdered when tring to catch the robbers. But it emphasizes that if Mr. Singh called 999 as the police suggested, the police would also be helpless on apprehending the robbers. And then the author expresses depression and anger on "Top tips for staying safe from robbery" released by The Ministry of Justice on line. From his opinion, the police are not efficient and responsible enough in keeping the public safe. So he supports the method that residents pay for the private security firms to patrol the street. However, the authorities have felt uncomfortable with it.
Reflection: This article reflects a common social phenomenon. I have heard a similar case happened in Guangzhou in this New Year Day. An uncle and a nephew were hacked by the thief stealing a lady's money when they tried to catch him. The uncle was died and the nephew was serious injured. Contrary to the uncle and the nephew's heroism, the crowd around just waited for police and nobody were willing to help. when the police arrived, the murder has gone. In this accident, if the uncle had not fought with the thief, he would not die and the thief definitely could continue his 'career'. But if the people around had help him to catch the thief, the thief might not kill him and escaped. So what is the best choice? Though the author seems to appreciate being brave, when meeting crime I'd rather choose standing outside even if I will feel guilty. But I agree with the author that the government should not limit appropriate self-defense like waving knife and threatening the baddies away. And people's brave and justicial actions should be respected.
References:
Lawson, D. (2010, January 12) The police would rather advise us than protect us. The Independent. Retrieved January 13, 2010, from: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/dominic-lawson/the-police-would-rather-advice-us-than-protect-us-1864840.html
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tensions Mount in Devastated Capital as Nations Step Up Aid Pledges to Haiti
Student's English name: Corbin
Article title: Tensions Mount in Devastated Capital as Nations Step Up Aid Pledges to Haiti
Source of article: The New York Times
Name of article writer: Marc Lacey
Date of article: 14 Jan 2010
Summary:
This article mainly talks about the big earth-quake happened in Haiti. This earth-quake nearly destroyed the capital city of Haiti -- Port-Au-Prince and left continuous sorrows to those Haitians. It has already been 2 days, many people are still being buried under collapsed houses and waiting for help. However, people buried can only be alive for about 3 days, there is just 1 day left. Moreover, children are more likely to die from the earth-quake and 40% to 50% of the populations in Haiti are children, so lives of those kids are worried by lots of people. Luckily, the United Nation has already began to help find those people and peacekeeping troops has been sent there to handle the unrest. The US government also says that it will try to help Haiti and promises $100 million in aid. Now, rescue teams are still trying to save more people.
Reflection:
After reading this article, I find that people are always very helpless when faced with those kinds of natural disasters and especially people in rather poor countries suffer the most. I think there are two reasons: firstly, governments do not pay much attention to the construction of buildings and people live in the houses with poor condition. Secondly, governments do not react efficiently after the earth-quake and lead the death of such a great number of people. In fact, I experienced the big earth quake happened in Sichuan in 2008. Though, I did not suffer anything because I lived in Chengdu, I still felt very nervous every day. The frequently happened aftershocks and a lot of kinds of rumours really scared me a lot. And I really realized that people's lives were rather fragile, what we should do was to live fulfillingly and happily everyday.
Article title: Tensions Mount in Devastated Capital as Nations Step Up Aid Pledges to Haiti
Source of article: The New York Times
Name of article writer: Marc Lacey
Date of article: 14 Jan 2010
Summary:
This article mainly talks about the big earth-quake happened in Haiti. This earth-quake nearly destroyed the capital city of Haiti -- Port-Au-Prince and left continuous sorrows to those Haitians. It has already been 2 days, many people are still being buried under collapsed houses and waiting for help. However, people buried can only be alive for about 3 days, there is just 1 day left. Moreover, children are more likely to die from the earth-quake and 40% to 50% of the populations in Haiti are children, so lives of those kids are worried by lots of people. Luckily, the United Nation has already began to help find those people and peacekeeping troops has been sent there to handle the unrest. The US government also says that it will try to help Haiti and promises $100 million in aid. Now, rescue teams are still trying to save more people.
Reflection:
After reading this article, I find that people are always very helpless when faced with those kinds of natural disasters and especially people in rather poor countries suffer the most. I think there are two reasons: firstly, governments do not pay much attention to the construction of buildings and people live in the houses with poor condition. Secondly, governments do not react efficiently after the earth-quake and lead the death of such a great number of people. In fact, I experienced the big earth quake happened in Sichuan in 2008. Though, I did not suffer anything because I lived in Chengdu, I still felt very nervous every day. The frequently happened aftershocks and a lot of kinds of rumours really scared me a lot. And I really realized that people's lives were rather fragile, what we should do was to live fulfillingly and happily everyday.
Is it so hard to find the perfect one?
1.WRITTEN BY:Iris
2.TITLE:Chances of finding perfect partner are 1 in 285,000
3.SOURCE:Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6982576/Chances-of-finding-perfect-partner-are-1-in-285000.html
4.WRITER:Not given
5.DATE: 7:30AM GMT 14 Jan 2010
Due to the news: a study taken by Peter Backus-a tutor at the University of Warwick on love affairs showed that only 1 out of 285,000 chances you can meet a perfect partner. The result in some way may depress many singles. For we cannot have the chance to know so many opposite sex during our whole life, so does it mean that we cannot meet the right one? Of course not. The idea of perfect one is just for those perfectionists, and perfectionists are gradually becoming crepehangers. Because nobody is perfect in this world and no two persons are the same, so it is impossible to find the exact perfect partner. However, when we grow old so that we are mature enough, we are able to learn to be tolerate and understanding,we can pay more attention to the best in others instead of their weaknesses, then it is able for us to find the ones that match ourselves and who we can enjoy being together. As long as the partner is honest and treats the relationship seriously, then he can be perfect to you. So we don't need to worry, the Mr right may just be someone around us, just keep smile to the people we know.
2.TITLE:Chances of finding perfect partner are 1 in 285,000
3.SOURCE:Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6982576/Chances-of-finding-perfect-partner-are-1-in-285000.html
4.WRITER:Not given
5.DATE: 7:30AM GMT 14 Jan 2010
Due to the news: a study taken by Peter Backus-a tutor at the University of Warwick on love affairs showed that only 1 out of 285,000 chances you can meet a perfect partner. The result in some way may depress many singles. For we cannot have the chance to know so many opposite sex during our whole life, so does it mean that we cannot meet the right one? Of course not. The idea of perfect one is just for those perfectionists, and perfectionists are gradually becoming crepehangers. Because nobody is perfect in this world and no two persons are the same, so it is impossible to find the exact perfect partner. However, when we grow old so that we are mature enough, we are able to learn to be tolerate and understanding,we can pay more attention to the best in others instead of their weaknesses, then it is able for us to find the ones that match ourselves and who we can enjoy being together. As long as the partner is honest and treats the relationship seriously, then he can be perfect to you. So we don't need to worry, the Mr right may just be someone around us, just keep smile to the people we know.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Censorship restricts Google in China
1) student's english name Vicky
2) article title China: Going, Google, gone?
3) source of article TODAYonline
4) date of article 05:55 AM Jan 14, 2010
Going through two cyber attacks, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appealed Chinese government to provide them more confidence in cyberspace. In the meantime, by considering its business in China which was restricted by the censorship such as the limited free speech, Google decided to stop the cooperation with China if there was still censor search results on Google.cn. This decision would have far-reaching consequences, because the heart of the matter was the freedom of speech on the global internet, Mr. Drummond acknowledged.
In the event of Google's withdrawing from China, I think it is time to stop the censorship now. Chinese government filters the information before putting it on the internet, and I think the reason is that they want to maintain the stability of society and are afraid of commotions caused by some free speeches. However, it is unnecessary to cover the facts and truths, after all, we all have the ability of judgment and the human rights to know what is going on around us. If Google exits China, the Chinese homegrown search engine Baidu.com may benefit for a while, but this is not beneficial for the long-term development of the internet in China. Baidu loses a competitive rival which can also result in no motivation to innovate. All in all, from my point of view, Chinese government should no longer censor search results and give the spectators a complete world.
2) article title China: Going, Google, gone?
3) source of article TODAYonline
4) date of article 05:55 AM Jan 14, 2010
Going through two cyber attacks, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appealed Chinese government to provide them more confidence in cyberspace. In the meantime, by considering its business in China which was restricted by the censorship such as the limited free speech, Google decided to stop the cooperation with China if there was still censor search results on Google.cn. This decision would have far-reaching consequences, because the heart of the matter was the freedom of speech on the global internet, Mr. Drummond acknowledged.
In the event of Google's withdrawing from China, I think it is time to stop the censorship now. Chinese government filters the information before putting it on the internet, and I think the reason is that they want to maintain the stability of society and are afraid of commotions caused by some free speeches. However, it is unnecessary to cover the facts and truths, after all, we all have the ability of judgment and the human rights to know what is going on around us. If Google exits China, the Chinese homegrown search engine Baidu.com may benefit for a while, but this is not beneficial for the long-term development of the internet in China. Baidu loses a competitive rival which can also result in no motivation to innovate. All in all, from my point of view, Chinese government should no longer censor search results and give the spectators a complete world.
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