From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler(書評)

The book described a girl called Claudia plan to run away from her annoying home. She invited her younger brother, Jamie, to join her plan about running away. They left home and went to Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In the museum they happened to run into the issue about whether the statue of an angel was faked or not. So they embarked on their investigation and adventure.
The plan Claudia made seemed ridiculous. After all who will think of Metropolitan Museum as a suitable place to live? I, however, couldn’t help but admire the two children’s determination especially the girl’s, Claudia. She was the one thinking of something, planning it, and carrying out it. Even most of adults can’t be like so, I included. Instead of doing it immediately, we just want it and think about it. There were also lots of advantages we should learn from Claudia, though she was not good at financial management. When Claudia was determined to get what she wanted, she would start making plan and carry out it with patience. Many people lack for patience. Even though they decide to do something, they sill fail due to impatience. Determination and patience are what we need to learn from Claudia.
Of course there is something else we could learn from the two children. In the beginning of their journey they argue frequently. But later they were gradually accustomed to each other and gave way to the other’s advice. This is what we called unity. When two or more people acting together, unity is so important that if we lack it, we will fail. It is hard to create unity in a group. Giving way is the hardest part of unity. After all everyone always consider themselves to be priority.
What the two children gained is not only the visual present but also something invisible they learned from this journey. Through the adventure they learned experience, unity and something even they couldn’t explain. Although we can’t learn these things in person like them, the book taught us that we should know we certainly get something invaluable from everything we go through, not those visible things but those invisible.

India’s ultracheap car arrives with load of uncertainties

A small car has plenty of advantages indeed. Just like what the article said, a big car may be too much to a small family or those who have not got married. It costs much more money, including not only the car’s price but also the higher oil price and emits lots of exhaust. In addition, it is really hard to find a parking space in Taiwan. With these flaws above, it is really unsuitable to some specific people, though a big car is even more comfortable than a tiny one. The idea creating low-cost small cars is pretty good.
To create something needs courage, which will risk losing many things. An invention costs great money and time. If the invention is successful, then all the hard working is worthwhile. However if it doesn’t succeed, the inventor did all the effort in vain. Besides even if the invention is successful, it may get something wrong and the inventor will risk many things again to repair it or to find which part get wrong. It may be finally fail. So I can’t help but admire Nano’s inventor’s courage and determination. If we also use the kind of courage and determination, we can succeed in everything.

A Web Awash in Liquor Ads, Promoting Moderation

Recently there was lots of news related to traffic accidents after drinking too much especially about celebrities. They always drink too much in the party driving the car and killing people. After that they will be very regretful. When I saw this kind of news, I couldn’t help but think about why people don’t consider the results before doing something wrong. So I totally agree with this article.
Just like what the one in the article said, it is hard to ban people not to drink. But it may work out to remind people to be responsible for their drinking. It is important that everybody be responsible for their own behaviors. They can deliver the thought to everyone through the campaign. People may think twice before they start to indulge themselves. They will think of the things they are going to do after drinking, and then they will drink less. I consider it to be the best condition.
Also what the campaign delivered is aimed at not only those who drink too much but also everyone. Responsibility is the essential thing to people. When we do something, we must consider the results. It is always too late to be regretful after all the mistakes we make. We should learn the most important lesson.