Epressions that spring from a hand

The expression" to come hat in hand" means to beg. You ask for something you cannot claim as your own. It is a handout. You ask for it as an act of charity. It is something which proud independent people will now do if they can help it.

There are some people, on the other hand, who will make you beg even for something that is rightfully yours. Such people who give " with a glad and willing hand". This is an old saying to describe such a person. He or she does not let the left hand know what the right hand is doing. This person gives freely without thinking about it too much.

The expression" hand over fist" means quickly.

People who are making money hand over first are getting rich so fast that
they cannot believe it themselves.

This expression comes from the sea. Sailors climbed the ropes or raised the boat sails by quickly putting one hand on top of the other. Generally, anything you pulled toward you was down hand by hand. Then one of the hands became a fist. And instead of " hand by hand" or " hand over hand", it became " hand over fist".

Nothing, of course, can be closer than a hand inside a glove. That is just what the expression " hand in glove" means.

Two or more people working very closely together in any joint effort, good or
band, are working hand in glove

. About 300 years ago, the expression was" hand and glove". Later to describe an even closer relationship, the hand was put inside the glove and it became "hand in glove".

The "handwriting on the wall", as the expression goes, tells us that our time is about up. The expression "handwriting on the wall "s a warning. It has passed into many languages from the Christian holy book-the Bible. As the Bible tells the story, a mysterious hand suddenly appeared out of nowhere before King Belshazzar while he was busy feasting and drinking. The hand wrote four strange works on the wall of the palace room. Only the prophet Daniel understood the meaning of the words. He told the king that the words on the wall meant that the faced disaster. And the words soon came true. King Belshazzar was defeated and killed in battle. And with that, we're in a great hurry to get moving.

All can succeed

No one sets out in life to fail. The reality is that many do .Why so some prosper while other struggle just to exist? There is on simple answer to that question but here are a few thoughts that might shed some light onto this very complex issue.

1 The future is in your imagination
Humans are blessed with the ability to think into the future. We can use our imagination to see possibilities. Use this unique gift in a positive way. Build a vision of what you want to be, have or do. It is the starting point of all successful activities.

2 To win ,you must expect to win
Once wen imagine our future, we must wrap that vision with a belief system that encourages us to fulfill the vision.

3 We are surrounded by opportunity
As we move through time, opportunities are abroad. All we have to do is recognize them and reach out to grab them. Capturing opportunity demands risk. Are you a risk taker?

4 Like that you do or do something else
Low achievers usually don't like to work or don't like the work they are doing. Those who don't want to work will never prosper. For those who work, it is critically important that their work be a joyful experience. Match your skills to your job requirements. The closer the match, the more enjoyable the experience.

5 Your success depends on other people
No man is an island. We must interact with and receive the support of others. Build a network of friends. Get to know people of achievement. Listen to their words, watch their actions and apply what works for you.

6 Every one can succeed
We are all born with enough abilities to experience success. Our task is to discover and develop those abilities. Nothing comes easily. Sucess demands hard work. Are you willing to work that hard?

The first stop of travelling Hangzhou

Before I leave Hangzhou, I am going to travel around Hangzhou for all the valuable places and sites. Hangzhou is such a beautiful city that I do not really want to leave. But it is not up to me. My desired work location is in Beijing. Maybe Hangzhou is a city which is suitable for living and relaxing, but not for working.

Today, Sisi, Niuniu and I went to the silk museum and china museum. Both of them are free. That is why I love Hangzhou so much. There are so many public places for the citizens for free.

Then we went to Qiangjiang River for a relax. We had a good time.

Enjoy some photos.

The blue planet--Earth

Seen from space, our earth, with water covering 70% of its surface, appears as the beautiful " blue planet". The bare land areas appear red or brown, dark green shows where there is plant cover, and the white means snow. Besides the seven major land areas, called continents, there are thousands of islands. Some of these are arranged in groups and some stand alone in the great oceans.

Arms of land which reach out into the water are called peninsulas(半岛); seas, gulfs and bays are armes of the ocean which lie beteen islands and peninsulas. A narrow piece of land connecting two larger land areas is an isthmus(地峡); a narrow streth of water beteen two land areas is called a strait or a channel.

Water is constantly in motion on the earth. Rain water runs off the mountains into valleys; it collects in lakes and rivers which carry it back to the seas. From the high altitudes of mountain passes and plateaus to the canyons and low-lying planis, the features of the land are wonderful to see.

Speech by Mary Anne Gale--success, what does it take?

Mary Anne Gale, who is VP Product Supply Pan Asia of P&G, is a great business female leader at present. Yesterday, she gave a wonderful speech about how to be a successful career manager in the international meeting hall in our university. I am so glad to have this opportunity to listen to her insight and idea about the career development and the relationship between work and family, which really enlighten me greatly. What is more, I get much closer the culture of P&G before I step into the international and honorable company.

First of all, Mary started her presentation about her family. Who is she? She is not only a business woman, but also a perfect wife and mother. She is so pond of her marriage, because they have a long distance marriage more than 20 years. In her opinion, her family is more important than her working in P&G. That is why she could balance the relationship between family and work. If there are some conflicts, they always sit down to have a discuss. They hold a belief that they are partners during the marriage. It is not related with who earns more. Actually in the beginning, she used to earn more money than his husband, who was a basketball coach, but they never quarrelled about this. It is not a problem for them. If the same situation happened on a couple in China, I bet there would be conflict between them.

Here is a family photo Mary loves very much.


Then, she pointed out the definitions of success. What is the culture value of P&G? What is the exact meaning of leadership? What are the essential characters for a person who is willing to success? And what will cultivate a person to lead a group to realize their goal? The followings are the main points.

She is my career idol at present. I hope I could have other opportunity to meet her in Beijing P&G in the future.

The postmodern life of my aunt

又名: Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo

导演: 许鞍华主演: 周润发 / 斯琴高娃 / 赵薇 / 卢燕
上映年度: 2007

语言: 普通话

官方网站: http://ent.sina.com.cn/f/m/yima/index.shtmlimdb链接: tt0470984

制片国家/地区: 中国

Chinese actress Siqin Gaowa plays a woman who has deeply hurt her husband and daughter by choosing to leave them and move to Shanghai.

The moves picks up at a time when she has begun to feel lonely. Her nephew comes to Shanghai for a visit and --one thing leads to another--this woman with a college degree is scammed out of her life savings. Things get worse when she falls down some stairs and has to call the very family she has rejected. She had been humbled and changed.

I guess this kind of story is common and ordinary in China, because of the effect of history. Some talent people could not make best use of their abilities but mingle into the life they would not want to live. They try their best to break away from it. That is why aunt in the movie returned Shanghai without hesitate. However, life in Shanghai is not as what she thought. The most problem is loneliness. When Zhou Ruifa, a cheater in the movie, came up in her life, she fell in love with him. What is worse, all of her savings were lost due to her trust of Zhou.

The reality is cruel. Without money, aunt fell down from the stairs and broken her leg. The only help she could seek was always her family. Her daughter came to take care of her, although she hated her mother very much. The daughter showed her mother what she had rarely felt over the years: love. Later, they returned their original home in a small city. Aunt became wordless, and led the simple life. The life in Shanghai seemed to be a shining dream. All of them has gone!

It is an utter waste of time

I've come to an unfortunate realization: what I do with my life is considered by the majority of the adult population to be an utter waste of time. I play. Now, if I were a kid, playing would be acceptable, but something happens during the transition between childhood and adulthood. It is called the Protestant Work Ethic(This is a stern moral code emphasizing the need for constant labor in life and work. Protestants consider work as one's duty because it benefits both the individual and society. So, working diligently is one's social obligation and a sign of God's influence and one's purity), and it is forced upon us through unspoken rules that demand that we take ourselves and our tasks very seriously indeed. Even if they are meant to be fun.

Once we leave school and hit the job market, things get worse. Everything we do is expected to have a purpose, or it's just not worth doing. We go to the gym to stay fit. We read novels to expand our minds. We go to the cinema to be entertained. We watch TV to have something to talk about over the watercooler. But as so-called adults, we certainly don't play. And not on our own. Heaven forbid, no. What a waste of time!

So, we stop. And what a shame! Because unless it's an acceptable form of social release which involves recognized, measurable output, we are not supposed to tinker(到处闲逛) , test and fiddle(虚度时光). There is no time for wanton (嬉戏的，荒唐的)exploration. No room for ridiculous theories. No lackadaisical (懒洋洋的)wandering through the fields of fun and frolic. (嬉闹).Sure, we can support our local sports team for solidarity or kick a ball around for exercise. It is OK to play music to create something beautiful, and we can go to the pub to socialize. In fact, it seems that going to the pub is the national form of play. But I don't play that. I play games instead.

This makes me some kind of curiously to be stared at and studies. A time waster! In public situations, I have been asked questions like, " what is wrong with your life if you have to retreat to some fantasy world for entertainment?" and " why don't you go outside?" This is from people who readily lose hours to the latest series of a fashionable TV program.

Nonsense! I answer, I have quite a fulfilling time playing. Thank you. I create things, write my own stories, collaborate with people and develop useful skills. What lies at the heart of people's problem with my play is that because I do these things via computer, I'm seemingly missing out on something critical. For example, the latest adventures of some character in a hit TV drama, I guess.

So while I have not solved the world's problems, found the cure for cancer, sorted out this pesky environment issue or run a marathon backwards for charity while wearing an oversized panda bear costume, I feel that my playtime has been much better spent that sitting comatose in front of the latest TV program. If nothing else, my computer gaming will save me years of therapy. I am undoubtedly still in touch with my inner child.

Are ugly teachers suitable?

The girl above seems to be glad to show her scar on their face. But if she would like to apply the teaching jobs in the schools of Guangdong province, she would face awkward situation. Because in a recent regulation on physical requirements for teachers, the Guangdong provincial government stated that people with large scars, moles or other " facial defects" were not qualified for teaching positions in the province's schools.

Inevitably, it led to a debate on the web. Many people accused the education authorities of " job discrimination", arguing that it is the ability and morals that matter, not how perfect the face is. While, in the eyes of some people, the regulation may not be really "discriminatory" in the first place. Even if it does bar a small number of qualified people from teaching, it is done out of concern for the children. A scar-looking man may have a troubling, even traumatic, impact on the child's mind.

However, it is not the poor teacher's fault that there is a scar or mole. If the teacher is educated and takes good care of students, nobody has the right to bar them from this honorable job. Creating a non-discriminatory work environment is the responsibility of government. Maybe the psychological impact on children is exaggerated. Is there proof that the children failed the tests or have mind diseases because they had a scar-faced teacher?

When I surfed on the web, I read this news. I am not quite sure whether it is true, but it is funny.

Our UGLY TEACHERS campaign.
This all started when I got sick and tired of hearing schools over the phone asking for beautiful teachers or handsome teachers rather than good teachers. For that reason I want to hire UGLY TEACHERS.
In our schools: You will never be fired without warning because "the parents are complaining". You will never be told "sorry we cannot pay you this month". You will never be treated like an indentured servant.
You will always receive what is agreed to in the interview. You will always be paid on time. You will always have the support of our firm 24/7 throughout your stay in Korea.
Here are some of the jobs we have on offer.

remember me this way

Every now and then

We find a special friend

who never lets us down

who understands it all

reaches out each time when you fall

you are the best friend that I've found

I honw you can't stay

a part of your will never ever go away

your heart will stay

I'll make a wish for you

--

If you lose your way

Think back on yeasterday

remember this way

Higher fines for celebs?

China plans to issue new policies to punish celebrities and rich people for having more children than the state family planning policy allows, according to a senior government official.

The move came as the government witnesses an increasing number of complaints from the public saying celebrities and rich people are having more children than ordinary people because they are not afraid of paying fines.

Most of those rich people are private business owners with high income and not affiliated with any government organization, said Mu Weiyong ,vice director of the family planning commission in China's northeast Liaoning province.

According to the state family planning policy, government workers will be published by the party and their administration if they have more than one child. But no effective measures have been invented to punish celebrities and the rich as most of them are not affiliated with government organizations.

The majority of those public figures and rich people are willing to pay fines, but do not wish to see their reputation imputed, according to Yu Xuejun,director of Department of Policy Law and Regulations under the National Population and Family Planning Commission. "Celebrities and rich people's honors should be abolished and government officials should be removed from their posts if they have more than one child. "

While, it sounds a great idea. If fines alone can't keep rich and celebrity people from having one child, it means the regulation is not effective. To the rich and famous, honors and awards mean a lot. The public disgracing(putting their names on a shame list) maybe make them think twice before they decide to have a second child.

In fact, I think, in every aspect of our life, the celebrity should be punished harder than ordinary people for violating the law. Ordinary folk look up to the rich and famous. Consciously or not, many learn from them. If celebrities have as many children as they want, some people may think that's the right thing to do, and follow suit. Celebrities have a special influence on society and should have greater responsibility. It is usually called" celebrity effect".

However, there is a tough question. If the government can't even track how much taxes celebrities pay or don't pay, how can it possibly find out how many children they have? After all, they can travel and own homes anywhere in the world. Moreover, how rich is rich and how famous is famous? How will the government decide?