Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Reading Reaction Journal #3

Reference:

Architecture Online Magazine. (2007, July 15). Our views: Responsible; Green structures. Retrieved September 17, 2007 from www.architectmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1012&articleID=536847

Summary:

In this article, "Our views: Responsible; Green structures?," the author explains how West Virginia University saves energy and why it is good for us. First, he mentions the roof of university's building that has a special way to keep cool and warm. It absorbs rainwater and ultraviolet rays and this way is more efficient to use energy. And, he says it is good news because of saving energy. It can protect us from environment a pollution such as the effects of global warming. Finally, he says it makes other colleges and businesses have similar systems to save energy.

Reaction:

This article is about ways to save energy using a special roof. The way uses natural energy and every bit of energy to keep temperature. Recently, there are many problems such as overusing energy and the effects of global warming from using fossil fuel. If people use this way, they can reduce the use of fossil fuel. Finally, it helps environment and saves money used for energy. Because I want to be an architect, it's interesting to me. I need many ways to build a building, especially to save money. And if it can help the environment, it is a very good thing for me. In this article, the author said it absorbs rainwater and ultraviolet rays when they use soil and sedum. Actually, I don't know exactly now, but it will help me when I study architecture. And it helps me to think of creative things in saving energy and design of building. So, it is very useful for me and the public.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

RRJ # 2 (2007. 09/12)

You,Byung-Hyuck(Tez)
EAP1A
http://ybhkk1377.blogspot.com/2007/09/rrj-2-2007-0912.html

Reference: Mintz, J. (2007, July,18). Google expands sales of print ads. USAtoday Retrieved on September, 11, 2007 from http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2007-07-18-google-expands-ad-sales_n.htm

Summary:
In Jessica Mintz's article, "Google expands sales of print ads", she explans how Google influences internet space and how it makes good use of advertisements. The author claims that Google, which has a self-serve site, started with only a few advertisements, but nowadays many large companies want to put their advertisements on Google. The author also discusses that advertising through Google has faster impacts on viewers and that Google is getting to be a bigger company because it's cooperating with other companies.

Reaction:
I learned about marketing of companies six years ago because I worked at my parents's company for two years, and I believe that the Internet has infinite possibilities. So I was interested in reading about Google expand sales of print ads. I harly read any newspapers, but I always use the internet web sites or find some information on Google. I got some good ideas from this article. One is that the internet offers us infinite possibilities. One of the possibilities is that it is easier for people who have limited funds to do what they want and to be successful. Advertisements on the internet are very effective because people all over the world use the internet.

Monday, September 10, 2007

RRJ # 1 (2007, 09/03)

You,Byung-Hyuck
EAP1A
http://ybhkk1377.blogspot.com/2007/09/rrj-1-2007-0903.html

Reference: Potter, J. (2007, July, 9) Choi wins Wood’s inaugural tourney at Congressional. USATODAY Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/pga/2007-07-08-choi-woods-tournament_n.htm

Summary:
In Jerry Potter’s article, “The Tank wins Woods’ first tournament at Congressional,” he explains who the champion is, how he learned golf, and how he won the tournament. First, the author claims that Choi of South Korea has marched to victory in a championship hosted by Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Choi has physical stamina from his boyhood so that most people are calling him “The Tank”. Next, the author explains that Choi learned how to play golf in South Korea from a celebrated golfer’s autobiography. Finally, he says that Stuart Appleby was the leader until the third round, but it was Choi who won the tournament. The way Choi played in the final round reminded people of the way Tiger Woods plays. In Potter’s article opinion, he tells us that Choi got popular because of his fortitude, and gives us important information about his perseverance and efforts.

Reaction:
My major is architectural design, but my other major is golf, so I was very interested in reading about this Korean champion at the recent golf tournament. The article gave me some strong points and impressions. Choi, who is the winner of the golf tournament, shows me that nothing can be obtained without effort, and success only comes to people who try and put effort to it no matter how talented they are. I learn that the true meaning of success is neither money nor popularity. If I try to achieve my goal and do my best, it is a true success. Choi who is the winner of the golf tournament shows me that people need perseverance and to put forth effort in order to be successful. I also learn that people get the successful life if they put forth more effort all the time, and they can’t achieve anything without perseverance.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Architectural Designer

Architectural designers are one of the most tough jobs, so they always try to make a new designs and work overtime. They take a cautious attitude toward peoples, architectural designers usually have a time limit on their work, and they always work hard all day for quality of life. I think that they devoted their life to social service and they have developed civilization to a high degree. Architectural designer is an inventor and a creator in present-day life.

By Tez

The Most Stressful of CESL Students

Most international students in CESL have a lot of stress. Some students want to go to SIUC when they finish CESL, and get a high-score the test or TOEFL test. Most of all CESL students try to study English as their second language. They fell a different style between their first language and English, so they have a regard for communication and their life. Some international students in CESL also get stress from financial problems, so they usually have a troubled mind on many days. Actually, most international students sometimes don't have control of themselves because they are young age-groups. Therefore, international students have to take a positive attitude and not be afraid of speaking English.

by Tez