[<목욜정모>]March 12th, 2009 thursday meeting's topic

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Hello.

I'm 뺑끼 again^^

Thanks for joining Englisholic last thursday.

How are you?

Having seen bits of things of Spring lately, I had to be excited about some of possible upcoming events in time.

You are also feeling Spring lately, aren't you?^^

Sth is coming to you. Just wait and guess what's coming to you this month :)

OK. Introducing first, here topics' come as ever.

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1. Everyone wants to be rich and wealthy 

  (부제- 재테크 "Financial Technology")

Let's look at the title above of words as "Rich", "Financial Technology" and "Wealthy".

At a first glance, some could've seemed it's difficulty or unfamiliar.  

But, that is not true. Simply put, that is what we always think, worry and even dream.

Everyone, quote, "wants to be rich and wealthy".

I need to talk to you.

A reason why, why do you study hard? why do you go to work? why are you into English?

Why are we willing to take tons of stresses and worrying things into our only one life?

That's because of we wanna be happy, stable in life in fact.

As a matter of fact, Money is one of the biggiest essentials.

So, We are generally interested in saving, stocks, funds, installment savings, real estate business, insurance and so on.

Put your cards on the table.

<Questions?>

1. Are you interested in Financial Technology (재테크)?

2. What are doing in a way of FT(재테크)

    What do you prepare for your future and old age?

3. Have you ever taken in by a swindler, when you try to plus your assets in ways?

4. Recommend your secrets or good informations for other guys.

2. Dutch smoking ban goes into force

A growing number of countries have bans on smoking in public places.

A tobacco smoking ban has come into effect in cafes, bars and restaurants in the Netherlands. The country is following a growing trend across Europe and the world of bans on smoking in public places. Pro-smoking lobbyists say the ban will lead to a drop in business, but others say any losses will be made up by non-smokers going out more.

Patrons of cannabis cafes will still be allowed to smoke marijuana as long as it is not mixed with tobacco. Possession of cannabis is illegal in the Netherlands, but holders of small amounts are not prosecuted. Smoking cannabis is permitted in licensed cafes.

Rotterdam cinema handed out free cigarettes on Monday night, hours before the ban came into force on Tuesday. One hospitality industry forecast said there has been an increase in the number of businesses up for sale ahead of the ban, as owners anticipated slower business because of smokers staying away from restaurants, cafes and bars.

But other studies suggested that their numbers would be replaced by non-smokers going out more to enjoy a night out in a cleaner environment.

Any businesses caught allowing customers to smoke would be warned and repeat offenders would face escalating fines, Chris Krikken, a spokesman for the Food and Wares Authority charged with enforcing the ban, told the Associated Press.

<Questions?>

1. Do you smoke? If so, when and why did you start smoking?

   If you don't smoke, why?

2. Is there any smoker around you?
    How do you feel when smokes near from you?

3. Walking along the street, when smokers passing by, what comes to your mind?

4. Smoking habits will influence you to decide your spouse in the future?

5. Smokers have their right to smoke VS Also on the street non-smokers

  have their own assertion though.  Which side are you on?

6. Think about solutions both sides could all agree.

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[Nathan]

I feel dizzy.. after I read it..

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things are gonna be OK^^ Don't worry~!

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