Cultural-sensitivity soldiers save diplomats, corporate titans from themselves

Bill Gates, who is a founder of the Microsoft, met with South Korea's president, Park Keunhye. That photograph caused controversy, because he shook hands with her keeping his hand in pocket which is very impertinent behavior in Korea. This article shows some cultural differences like why giving the American okay sign is no-no in Brazil. Weaver, who is executive director of American University's Intercultural Management Institute, also said that his mistake was not so serious compared to other international missteps such as happening that Hussein stamped out of the room due to New Mexico Democrat's rude behavior.

I'm sure that Bill Gates did not mean to insult the South Korean President. Whenever I saw the pictures that he shook hands with other executives, he usually kept one hand in his pocket. But for whatever reason, he should make a public apology to show his respect for the person. I realized that good manners are important any time, everywhere through this article. Being observant of the culture and generically polite is appreciated and sufficient.

Emily Wax, Cultural-sensitivity soldiers save diplomats, corporate titans from themselves. The Washington Post, April 24. Web.

Web address : http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cultural-sensitivity-soldiers-save-diplomats-corporate-titans-from-themselves/2013/04/23/02a12f9c-ac28-11e2-a198-99893f10d6dd_story.html

Oceans may explain slowdown in climate change: study

The rate of temperature increase of earth's surface has slowed down since 2000, and scientists assumed it is because of ocean. Oceans which absorbed most of energy in the top 700 meters caught more warmth from the air recently. However, experts think that it is just a temporary phenomenon and heat absorbed by the ocean will come back into the atmosphere like Le Nino and La Nina.

When I first saw this article, I was just glad that temperature was increased slower than last few years. However, scientists think climate change would be worse than ever if heat is released back into the atmosphere. I studied global warming causes Le Nino and La Nina which affect water temperature and climate. It also causes tremendous damage to all of organisms. Not only experts but also everyone needs to try to solve global warming.

Peter Graff, Oceans may explain slowdown in climate change: study. Reuters, April 7. Web.

Web address : http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/07/us-climate-oceans-idUSBRE93608420130407

South Korean broadcaster bans ‘Gentleman’ video for showing PSY kicking public parking cone

One of South Korea's biggest broadcaster, KBS has banned Psy's music video 'gentleman' due to his ungentlemanly behavior. Psy kicks a traffic cone that says "no parking" in video, and this scene doesn't satisfy its criteria as a public broadcaster. KBS has banned other videos for same reasons in the past. On the other hands, 'gentleman' has racked up about 139 million views.

I can't comprehend why KBS established standards like that. The purpose of music video is not "breaking public facilities" and it just satirizes man's ungentle behaviors. I might understand this ban if they said that his video is too erotic to broadcast. I think KBS will regret someday due to losing public sympathy.

Kin Cheung, South Korean broadcaster bans ‘Gentleman’ video for showing PSY kicking public parking cone. The Washington Post, April 18. Web.

Web address : http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/south-korean-broadcaster-bans-gentleman-video-for-showing-psy-kicking-public-parking-cone/2013/04/18/397acffc-a7f8-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Earthquake hits China’s Sichuan province, killing at least 179 and injuring thousands

A powerful earthquake hit Sichuan Province in southwestern China on April 24th. This quake occurred a short distance away from Wenchuan county where a massive earthquake killed many people in May 2008. Rescue teams, including troops, help people to escape from collapsed buildings and Ministry of Civil Affairs delivered relief supplies such as tents and blankets. Many of victims said both psychological and fundamental damage they got was tremendous.

I remembered an earthquake that happened in 2008 caused massive damage and devastation and killed thousands of people. An earthquake of similar magnitude struck similar place again. I hope there are no more injuries and damage. There was a weak quake in Korea on 21st April, so many people are nervous nowadays. I also hope that there were no more earthquakes in Korea.

Steven Mulfson, Earthquake hits China’s Sichuan province, killing at least 179 and injuring thousands. The Washington Post, April 20. Web.

Web address : http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/earthquake-hits-chinas-sichuan-province/2013/04/20/822133a2-a9b7-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Fatigue is a reason to skip a workout, but there are ways to combat that tired feeling

Fatigue is the typical reason why people stop working, and there are some ways to overcome this feeling. Eating carbohydrates is very good for fatigue, because this nutrient makes our body get the maximum benefit of activities. Drinking more water has good effects one our cardiovascular system, so it can relieve tiredness. Several other methods have also discovered such as listening to music which can reduce our perception of effort, minding breathing, turning off late-night television, and so on.

I get easily tired these days and I didn't know what happens to me. Reading this article, I realized that my body might be deficient in carbohydrate due to skipping breakfast. I also rarely drink water except when I eat food and go to bed late. I will acquaint those of methods to keep my body healthy.

Consumers of Union of United States, Fatigue is a reason to skip a workout, but there are ways to combat that tired feeling. The Washington Post, April 23. web.
Web Address : http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/fatigue-is-a-reason-to-skip-a-workout-but-there-are-ways-to-combat-that-tired-feeling/2013/04/22/bc4af28a-97e6-11e2-814b-063623d80a60_story.html