I decided to revamp the site and add some new things.
Please bookmark this new site address http://mec2communic8.wordpress.com
I’m going to put more English learning information along with interesting tidbits. Let me know when I get lazy!
Enjoy the blog and join the M. E. C fun.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bees, or competitions to see who is the best word speller, are very common at school in English speaking countries. I remember having spelling tests every week at primary school. In the US is the famous National Spelling Bee which is even broadcast on ESPN. So it's very serious, with words I've never ever heard of.
Have a look here http://www.spellingbee.com/ to find out more.
For a laugh, watch this:
Have a look here http://www.spellingbee.com/ to find out more.
For a laugh, watch this:
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Cool new music - check it out
Parachute - cool young rock band from Charlottesville, Virginia
Neon Trees - American alternative rock band from Utah
Midget - 11-year-olds from New Zealand
Neon Trees - American alternative rock band from Utah
Midget - 11-year-olds from New Zealand
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Beijing May 2011
Here are a few shots from Beijing during my company trip.
Great Wall grafitti
Summer Palace
Protect the railings
The Olympic Bird Nest
Everyone loves Mickey Cat.
Fancy scorpions on a stick or beetle larvae. I'm scared to know what kind of meat that is.
Other surprises in Beijing: There are days with blue sky; Yoshinoya beef bowl has cauliflower and carrot; Drivers don't care about pedestrians, cyclists or anything else on the road; Things are not cheap.
Great Wall grafitti
Watch your step, it's pretty steep.
Summer Palace
Protect the railings
The Olympic Bird Nest
Everyone loves Mickey Cat.
Fancy scorpions on a stick or beetle larvae. I'm scared to know what kind of meat that is.
Other surprises in Beijing: There are days with blue sky; Yoshinoya beef bowl has cauliflower and carrot; Drivers don't care about pedestrians, cyclists or anything else on the road; Things are not cheap.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Electricity
How about sharing some ideas to save electricity? This song may give you some hints, like a superhero winding a generator all day for us, or how about we stroke cats to get static electricity and run our computers?
Let's start with simple things like not leaving lights on when not in the room, and using a fan instead of the air conditioner.
Cut back where you can so those that really need the power can get it.
We have the power to reduce power.
Let's start with simple things like not leaving lights on when not in the room, and using a fan instead of the air conditioner.
Cut back where you can so those that really need the power can get it.
We have the power to reduce power.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Head up, Power on
Firstly my condolences to all those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. My heart goes out to everyone.
Sorry for the lack of blogging recently. As you can see below, the last entry was about the earthquake in New Zealand. A number of our friends in Christchurch suffered serious damage to their houses, and some have lost their jobs due to the central business district closure. I'm sure the city will get back on feet in time, hopefully before too long.
March 11, 2011, what a catastrophe. Not just the people of Japan, but the whole world has been shocked by the devastation. After worrying for almost a month about friends in Christchurch and what could have been if we still lived there, then witnessing the destruction in Tohoku, I couldn't really find the appropriate words to blog for a while. As my friend said recently, the first month after the earthquake was a month to pray, not play.
But everyone must go forward, learn lessons for the future, and make a better, brighter Japan. We can do it and I'm looking ahead to that day.
Life goes on - To take it the right direction we need cooperation and compassion.
Sorry for the lack of blogging recently. As you can see below, the last entry was about the earthquake in New Zealand. A number of our friends in Christchurch suffered serious damage to their houses, and some have lost their jobs due to the central business district closure. I'm sure the city will get back on feet in time, hopefully before too long.
March 11, 2011, what a catastrophe. Not just the people of Japan, but the whole world has been shocked by the devastation. After worrying for almost a month about friends in Christchurch and what could have been if we still lived there, then witnessing the destruction in Tohoku, I couldn't really find the appropriate words to blog for a while. As my friend said recently, the first month after the earthquake was a month to pray, not play.
But everyone must go forward, learn lessons for the future, and make a better, brighter Japan. We can do it and I'm looking ahead to that day.
Life goes on - To take it the right direction we need cooperation and compassion.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Christchurch Earthquake
Thanks for everyone who has e-mailed or phoned to inquire about my family in New Zealand following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Your concern is most appreciated.
My family live in the North Island so did not get the earthquake where they live. I lived in Christchurch for six years before coming to Japan and my daughter was born there. So we have friends there. I really hope they are okay. Apparently one friend's house is currently unliveable so they are sleeping in a camping van.
If you can donate even a small amount to help the people of Christchurch, please do so at one of the many collection boxes placed in supermarkets etc. here in Japan, or online to the New Zealand Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.nz/cms_display.php
For more information, images and video, have a look at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
My family live in the North Island so did not get the earthquake where they live. I lived in Christchurch for six years before coming to Japan and my daughter was born there. So we have friends there. I really hope they are okay. Apparently one friend's house is currently unliveable so they are sleeping in a camping van.
If you can donate even a small amount to help the people of Christchurch, please do so at one of the many collection boxes placed in supermarkets etc. here in Japan, or online to the New Zealand Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.nz/cms_display.php
For more information, images and video, have a look at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
buzzwords
1 diss - Disrespect.
2 fail - Expression of disapproval for something or when someone does fail at something. Sometimes spelt with a ph and epic fail (or epic phail) is the highest form of failing.
3 ftw - For the win, used to show enthusiasm for something, eg "kittens FTW".
4 hai - Hi.
5 idc - I dont care.
6 idk - I dont know.
7 ily - I love you.
8 irl - In real life.
9 jks - Jokes.
10 k or kk - Okay.
11 meh - Expression of indifference.
12 noob - A new person, also newbie, often used to make fun of someone you don't like.
13 pwn, pwned, pwnage - To "own someone", beat them at a game or teach them a lesson.
14 plz - Please.
15 props - Proper respect.
16 rents, rentz or rentals - Parents.
17 rofl - Roll on the floor laughing.
18 soz - Sorry.
19 srs - Serious, seriously.
20 sup - What's up? What's happening?
21 tbh - To be honest.
22 totes - Totally.
23 ty - Thank you.
24 w.e - Whatever.
25 zomg - Expression of amazement or shock at something even more amazing than omg (Oh My God).
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Waitangi Day
February 6th is Waitangi Day in New Zealand - the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between representatives of Britian and various Maori chiefs.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
How's the weather?
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Dark Knight Rises back to the big screen
According to reports, the third in Christopher Nolan's Batman series is set to the movie theaters in July 2012.
Following on from Dark Knight in 2008, the new movie will be titled Dark Knight Rises and will see some old foes of Batman look to cause mayhem.
Dark Knight Rises will see Catwoman and Bain, plus likely to see the Scarecrow who has appeared in all the movies so far.
I've been impressed with the series so far, both for the quality of storyline and the graphics. I'm sure Dark Knight Rises won't disappoint.
If you need a catchup on the previous story, check out this:
http://www.fourin.jp/dBook/sp/sp146/#page=1
Flying Kiwis
In cycling news, New Zealander Simon Van Velthooven won the gold medal in the keirin event at the world track cycling championships held in Beijing.
With cycling booming in New Zealand recently, the government announced it is to set up a high performance centre to boost Kiwi riders. The center will accommodate all disciplines - road, track, BMX and mountain bike - but track will be the main focus, with a world-class velodrome to be built.
What with the New Zealand Cycleway project gaining steam, the country is sure to become a cycling mecca in the not-too-distant future.
How about flying with the kiwis?
With cycling booming in New Zealand recently, the government announced it is to set up a high performance centre to boost Kiwi riders. The center will accommodate all disciplines - road, track, BMX and mountain bike - but track will be the main focus, with a world-class velodrome to be built.
What with the New Zealand Cycleway project gaining steam, the country is sure to become a cycling mecca in the not-too-distant future.
How about flying with the kiwis?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Third Man
This is a great suspense movie set in post-WW2 Vienna, starring Orson Wells. The English is not so difficult, so check out this classic.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
M.E.C wishes everyone all the best for 2011 and hope you have a big one.
M.E.C wishes everyone all the best for 2011 and hope you have a big one.
Feel free to bounce in and join us anytime. First class for the year is tomorrow, January 6th.
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