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Hi Blissers,


The host, Owen, brought us a fabulous auction meeting. The first section of meeting was about the introducing of auction companies, such as Sotheby's and Christie's. He also let us know the origin of auction and the types of auction, for example, English auction, Vickrey auction and so on. Not only to speak up for bidding which is English auction but also to put the desired amount on the paper, then the person with the highest amount won the bid and paid for the second highest amount, which is Vickrey auction. 

After getting the idea of auction, the second section was to participate the auction. The blissers introduced the things they brought made them interesting to bid. The owner could choose the auction type. Some chose English one and some chose Vickrey. The meeting was exiting, especially few people wanted one thing.  
Although the limitation of time, some people could not hold the auction, everyone had lots of fun to join the process. Thanks for Owen to host and the blissers offered the great things for bidding. More photos can be found in the below link. 

Participants: Owen, Jessica, Daniel, Serina, Judith, Sabrina, Stanley, Selina, Ashow, Patrick, Sanli, Cara, Angela
 
The meeting photos ~
https://plus.google.com/photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5908462813238504289
 
Host Owen's photo~~
https://plus.google.com/photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5908462813238504289#photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5908462813238504289/5908462825018043650?pid=5908462825018043650&oid=101726755048448689917
 
There will be no meeting this week because of Father's Day.  Next meeting will be on 8/17  and at Mr. Brown. The agenda will be sent next week.
Have a nice weekend & Happy Father's Day to all blissers. 

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Hi Blissers,

Coming after the meeting by Ellen, "What money can't buy", Judith introduced another book, "Justice", by the writer Michael J. Sandel. Judith led us to think further about "Justice". In the beginning of the meeting, Judith made us to talk about the opinion of justice. Although everyone has his own opinion, many things are not so justice basically because we are used to the situations in the society. People may seek for the benefits on the most people but to damage or sacrifice the benefits on the less people. 

The writer, Michael J. Sanel brought up a question in the class. 
If you were driving a train, you were facing a forked rail. There were 5 persons working on one rail, and there was only one person on another rail. If you did not change your route, the train would hit the five persons. Will you choose the rail with one person or keep moving? It sounds like to hit one person or five persons. We may encounter this kind of questions in our daily life. Everyone has his own choice. However, most of people may choose for the biggest benefit. If you view this situation in the different way, even have the same result, everyone may have different decision. So, what is the definition of justice?

Addition to the discussion, Judith showed a video about the class of  Michael J Sandel in Havard university and it made us like in the classroom to have this lesson. Judith also reminded us whatever situation you face, please remember the real purpose. It will help you to make the decision closer to justice through the understanding of the ultimate goal. 


Participants: Judith, Willy, Cara, Selina, Wisely, Stanley, Hope, Ashow, Daniel, Serina, Sabrina, Ellen, Kevin, Vicky, Sanli
 
The meeting photos~~
https://plus.google.com/ photos/101726755048448689917/ albums/5905856617731651953
 
Host Judith's photo~~
https://plus.google.com/ photos/101726755048448689917/ albums/5905856617731651953/ 5905856685446737362?pid= 5905856685446737362&oid= 101726755048448689917#photos/ 101726755048448689917/albums/ 5905856617731651953/ 5905856621432357186?pid= 5905856621432357186&oid= 101726755048448689917
 
New member Sabrina's photo~~
https://plus.google.com/ photos/101726755048448689917/ albums/5905856617731651953/ 5905856685446737362?pid= 5905856685446737362&oid= 101726755048448689917#photos/ 101726755048448689917/albums/ 5905856617731651953/ 5905856685446737362?pid= 5905856685446737362&oid= 101726755048448689917
 
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Add：中山公民會館2樓- 台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 8/3@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$70（場地費) 請盡量自備零錢, 研究生/大學生(含)以下打七折 
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Host: Owen Lin
Topic: Auction
 

Dear Blissers,

You must know or experience Auction in your life before. But you know how it comes from and how many kinds of auctions there are in the world ?

 

When you join an auction and want to bid some targets, there are certain strategy and tips to goal it. I would like to invite you to join my Auction to share with.

 

Most important of all, we will have a real auction in my meeting. Please find something good, useful, and interesting but you will never need it to sell it. I assure that all of you have a fabulous and unforgettable afternoon.

The agenda:

 

2:00-2:20    Self Introduction

2:20-3:40    The history of Auction and its classification.

3:40-3:50    Break

3:50-5:00    Auction Time

 

 Owen Lin


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Hi Blissers,
Olivia gave us a great lesson about what is "The Green Trend" and it also involved some articles to be discussed. Theses articles inspired everyone to think why the ASEAN countries doing as a role model. Such as, "Eco-point System" held in Japan, Korea's "Green Credit  Card" and Thailand's tax incentives for "Eco Cars".

Olivia inspired everyone, as a global citizen, has to use our personal power to influence our government change. We also learned how to take green actions in our daily life during Olivia's meeting. Thank you, Olivia.

Attendance: Daniel, Ann, Barkley, Joe, Serina, Mengta and Millie.

Host Olivia's photo link as below~~
https://plus.google.com/photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5903325005884185489#photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5903325005884185489/5903332921243008674?pid=5903332921243008674&oid=101726755048448689917

The meeting photos~
https://plus.google.com/photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5903325005884185489

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Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 7/27@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$70（場地費) 請盡量自備零錢, 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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Host: Judith
Topic: Justice
 
Hi ! Dear all,

Living in the society, everyday we'll meet different people from different places. Most of them are all Taiwanese. However, even growing up in the same country, with the same culture background, it's still often to find that we have different values from the others. 

This Saturday, I would like to take this advantage to introduce you a very famous book " Justice ", written by Michael J. Sandel, to let all participants have a relaxed discussion about what is JUSTICE ?

We'll have different case studies and also to think from different point of view (such as from Utilitarianism, Libertarianism, markets ...). You'll find it's interesting that sometimes it's not so easy to judge what's the right thing to do ?! 

Welcome to join us ! To have a brainstorm with us ! 

See you,
Judith

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Hi Blissers,


I hope everyone is fine after Typhoon Soulik. I am sure all of you are missing the meeting now! The coming week is prepared by Olivia and the place and agenda as below. Please come and see you on 7/20!

Thanks. 

Yvonne
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Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 7/20@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$70（場地費) 請盡量自備零錢, 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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Host: Olivia
Topic: The green trend 

Dear Blisser 

‘ Green Trend’ is one of the major drivers and rather one of the most important shaping various industries in Asia. 
 
The region and in particular, the government in each country continues to lead in pursuing green growth. Being part of global citizen, it is important to understand how other countries respond and act.  

We also would like to watch the talks from Rob Hopkins. "Rob Hopkins is the Gentle Giant of the green movement, and his timely and hugely important book reveals a fresh and empowering approach that will help us transition into a materially leaner but inwardly richer human experience."

Dr Stephan Harding, author of Animate Earth: Science, Intuition and Gaia

Please see the Agenda as below , welcome to join us 

2:00~2: 20 warm up
2:20~2:50 Low Carbon Green Trend, Why does it matter? (Olivia) 
2:50~3:10 What are other countries governments doing as a role model? We will do group discussion about Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and Singapore

-      Housing eco-point system

-      Green Credit Card

-      Greening a well-established industry

-      Attracting investment for eco cars

-      Integrating environment costs to tackle water scarcity Weaning a country from oil dependence

3:10~ 3:25  take a break 
3:25 ~ 4:00  Group presentation and sharing
4:00~ 4:15  Rob Hopkins talks
4:15 ~5:00 Group discussion and presentation 

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Hi Blissers,

The meeting on 7/13 will be canceled because Typhoon Soulik is coming to Taiwan. 
Please be safe and enjoy yourselves on the weekend. 

See you next meeting.

Yvonne
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President: Vicky
Education manager: Serina, Yvonne
Activity manager: Kevin, Millie
PR manager: Judith

Meeting Place:(有時會變更場地,請以notice內文為主)
伯朗咖啡(南京一店 2F or 3F)  每人低消130元，無其他費用。
Address: 台北市中山區南京東路二段218號 (建國北路口) 
WEBSITE: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/ilovebliss

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Hi Blissers,

It was so great to see Iris and she share a book, The One-Life Solution; the author, clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud. She made us to think more about ourselves and the inner thinking. By some words, they reflected what we were feeling and expressions, which we did not notice by ourselves. This lesson also taught us to apply these words in our daily life and the relationship with others surrounding us. In the end, she helped us to review our time management and the work priority. The helpful hints are very useful. Thank you, Iris!

Participants: Iris, Barkley, Angel, Jeff, Ellen, Daniel, Yvonne, Serina, Sanli, Millie

Here're the meeting photos~
https://plus.google.com/photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5898066192221777105#photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5898066192221777105
 
Host Iris's photo~
https://plus.google.com/photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5898066192221777105#photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5898066192221777105/5898066355009382978?pid=5898066355009382978&oid=101726755048448689917
 
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Coming soon~
Host: Sanli Lee
Topic: "To Sell is Human_The Surprising Truth About Moving Others"@7/13 14.00 
Place: 伯朗咖啡(南京一店 2F)
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Dear Blisser 

have a good day!!

The ability to move others to exchange what they have for what we have is crucial to our Survival and our happiness. 
It has helped our species evolve, lifted our living standards, and enhanced our daily lives. 
The capacity to sell isn't some unnatural adaptation to the merciless world of commerce.
It is part of who we are. 

The part of article by Daniel Pink.

Who is Daniel Pink ? Do you agree the point of view ? 
maybe you can find an article is " to sell is Human (銷售始終來自人性) " from internet first. 
http://www.danpink.com/books/to-sell-is-human

Agenda as below , welcome to join us 

2:00~2: 20 warm up
2:20~2:40 The Death and Rebirth of a Salesman ( Three main drivers and Three big Trends ) 
2:40~3:20 Key Thoughts from Daniel Pink 
3:20~ 3:30 take a break 
3:30 ~ 4:00 The Three Qualities that Matter Most in Trying to Move Others Today 
- Attunement 
- Buoyancy 
- Clarity 

4:00~ 4:40 How to Become Better as Sales 
- to Pitch 
- to Improvise 
- to Serve 

4:40 ~5:00 End of meeting , what Key Thoughts from you ? 

wish we will enjoy this subject on that day :) 

Sanli Lee 

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Hi Blissers,


The host, Joe, introduced us a different trip of Hong Kong. He traveled with his wife and tried the delicious food. Additional to the impression of shopping mall, this meeting let us learn more about the history and geography ideas of Hong Kong. Joe also shared his photos and information and made us know not only the popular attractions and restaurant but also the local food and views. Besides, Joe brought very nice gifts and the blissers played a game-Bingo. Everyone had a lot of fun. Thanks to Joe for such a great afternoon. 

Participants: Joe, Sanli, Cari, Vicky, Steven, Stanley, Archer, Kevin Huang, Hope, Jeff, Daniel, Serina, Angela, Judith
 
Here are meeting photos~
https://plus.google.com/photos?rlz=1W4CHBA_zhTW539&tab=wq&gpsrc=gplp0&partnerid=gplp0&hl=zh-TW&wwc=1#photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5895467965964966689
 
Host Joe's photo~
https://plus.google.com/photos?rlz=1W4CHBA_zhTW539&tab=wq&gpsrc=gplp0&partnerid=gplp0&hl=zh-TW&wwc=1#photos/101726755048448689917/albums/5895467965964966689/5895468065609809506?pid=5895468065609809506&oid=101726755048448689917

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Coming soon~
Host: Iris Lin
Topic: "THE ONE-LIFE SOLUTION: Reclaim Your Personal Life While Achieving Greater Professional Success"@7/6 14.00 
Place: 伯朗咖啡(南京一店 3F)
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Agenda as below:

Hi, dear Blissers,

Long time no see! It’s my pleasure to meet you at Brown’ Cafe on July.6, 2013.

This time what I wanna share you one book about boundaries on work. The title of this book is The One-Life Solution; the author, clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud, used his extensive background in both the clinical and professional consulting world to help the readers how to integrate and structure our life in current work pattern today. I sincerely hope that sharing this book’s point and hints on time management will help you to lead better, manage better and do what you do better.

Expect your coming!

Cheers, Iris

Meeting Agenda:

2:00-2:20 Self Introduction
2:20-2:50 Reclaiming Your Power
2:50-3:20 What You Care About (your values, mission, mission, and goals)
3:20-3:50 You and Your Words
3:50-4:00 Break
4:00-4:30 Time, Space, and E-mail
4:30-5:10 How to make the most of a hard conversation
5:10-5:30 Helpful Hints

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Hi Blissers,

The summer time is coming. Maybe some of you are planning your traveling now. The host of this week, Joe, will share his experience of traveling to Hong Kong. Below is his agenda and see you this Saturday!

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Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 6/29@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$100（場地費), 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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6/29 Host: Joe
Topic: What's amazing Hong Kong (tour) except to shopping and Disney route.
 
Introduction :
Hong Kong(HK) is always a familiar word in many traveling guide book.
Why Taiwanese backpackers usually choose Hong Kong(HK) to plan their first tour?
Why we name HK as "Pearl of the East" / " Gourmet Paradise"? and have one of top 3 Night Scenes in the world.
Everyone, welcome to join us and share your amazing HK experience,
We might heard a little of HK people are interested in Gambling, so there will be a lotto lottery game in the end of meeting.
 
# Also welcome to donate small gifts for it. ^^ #
 
initial Agenda :
2:00~2:20 Warm up and self-introduction
2:20~3:10 Brief introduction of Hong Kong
+ Q&A puzzle
3:10~3:20 Tea break
3:20~4:00 My tour experience
4:00~4:10 Tea break
4:10~4:50 Interactive Activity - Lotto lottery game
4:50~5:00 Summary
 
If have any idea or suggestion or share experience, feel free to share with me
Joe

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Hi Blissers,

Hank gave us a lesson about what is cloud computing and it also involved some mathematics. These ideas inspired everyone to think about the information security and the application of internet. Everyone shows the enthusiasm in this meeting. Secondly, the topic is wind turbine and it made us think about the energy issues and environment protection. However, it would be related to the politics and technology areas. We also learned some vocabulary during this meeting. Thank you, Hank. 

Attendance: Annie, Steve, Ellen, BK, Daniel, Serina, Yvonne, Simon, Jeff, Kevin Joe

Here are the meeting photos~~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ TheCaseForCloudComputingInCram mingSchoolManagementIntroducti onToWindTurbineByHank#
 
Host Hank's photo~~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ TheCaseForCloudComputingInCram mingSchoolManagementIntroducti onToWindTurbineByHank# 5890257628237236514
 
New member Simon~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ TheCaseForCloudComputingInCram mingSchoolManagementIntroducti onToWindTurbineByHank# 5890257692607607490
 
Next meeting will be on 6/29 and the meeting notice will be sent during that week, thanks. 

Yvonne

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Hi Blissers,

Uncle Ting introduced the Powder Keg of Europe, the Balkan Peninsula. He let us know the history of  the Balkan Peninsula and the origin of world war one. Additional to the description, he also prepared lots of historical pictures about the map and the key persons from the past until now. It made everyone have a clearer idea about this changing area. 
Besides, he showed us many beautiful view and historical heritage. Ting traveled to Finland recently and he shared the local food and chocolate with us. Everyone had a good experience on the sense of seeing, listening and tasting. The attached 2 files are what Ting wanted to share with you.  Thank you, Ting.

 
Participants: Ting, Kevin Huang, Daniel, Barkley, Archer, Ellen, Hope, Cari, Angel, Kurt, Selina, Serina, Sophia, Joe
 
Here are the meeting photos~~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ BalkanPeninsularABeautifulLand ByAdriaticSeaByTingOn8June#
 
Host Ting's photo~~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ BalkanPeninsularABeautifulLand ByAdriaticSeaByTingOn8June# 5887781034806944370
 
New member Cari's photo~~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ BalkanPeninsularABeautifulLand ByAdriaticSeaByTingOn8June# 5887781178933610578
 
New member Hope's photo~~
https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ BalkanPeninsularABeautifulLand ByAdriaticSeaByTingOn8June# 5887781191317980626
 
The coming week is provided by Hank. The place, time and agenda are as below. 
See you on Saturday~

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Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 6/15@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$100（場地費), 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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Host: Hank
Topic: The case for cloud computing in cramming school management & Introduction to wind turbine

The meeting agenda as below:
 
14:00 - 15:50 The case for cloud computing in cramming school management
14:00 - 14:15 Introduction new New BLISS members to host
14:15 - 14:45 What is cloud computing?
14:45 - 15:10 Experience cloud computing by Google Chrome web browser
15:10 - 15:30 Introduction to cramming school management
15:30 - 15:50 Group discussion and presentation
15:50 - 16:05 Tea time break
16:05 - 17:20 Introduction to wind turbine
16:05 - 16:20 Fluid mechanism equations
16:20 - 16:40 Introduction to wind turbine 
16:40 - 17:00 Environmental effects of wind power.Group discussion and presentation. Advertisement for next host and outing


Best wishes


Hank

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Hi Blissers,

The host, Nick, introduced us how to learn English by the cartoon "Spongebob" last Saturday. From the statistically, many high level managers who work under the high pressure environments like to watch Spongebob, also for many normal office workers. Spongebob provided the interesting story to make us relaxing and we could learn some slang language. Nick prepared and provided us a very good opportunity to learn and he also showed us a part of cartoon for training our listening and writing. Nick explained the skills of vocabulary and grammar both on oral and writing ways. He demonstrated many accents, like British, Indian..., and it was very funny. Thank you, Nick!

Participants: Nick, Daniel, Vicky, Serina, Kevin, Ellen
Meeting photo as below~
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/LEARNINGENGLISHWITHSPONGEBOBByNickOnJune12013#
Host Nick's photo as below~
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/LEARNINGENGLISHWITHSPONGEBOBByNickOnJune12013#5885089368534540738


Next meeting will be on 6/8 at 中山公民會館 and the agenda as below~~
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Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 6/8@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$100（場地費), 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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Host: Ting Lee
Topic: Balkan Peninsular -- a beautiful land by Adriatic Sea ".
Here is the agenda:
1400-1415 Warm-up
1415-1445 Brief Introduction of Balkan Peninsula
1445-1515 Reading of Latest News on Balkan
1515-1530 Break
1530-1630 What to see
-- Places on UNESCO World Heritage List
-- Scenic Beauty of Sea and Land
-- Historical Sites
1630-1650 Tours on Balkan Peninsula
1650-1700 Q & A


With warm regards,
Ting Lee


For any questions, please let me know, thanks.

Yvonne

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Dear Blissers,
Last Saturday,Kevin shared several cooking tips,idioms and similar English phrases with us.
We learnt how to flip fish over in the pan;Barkley and Ellen also demonstrated their ways of flipping.Very entertaining~
     
Participants:Kevin,Daniel,Joe, Judy,Will,Barkley,Ellen,Jeff, Steven,Angel,Vicky,Angela

New comers: 
Steven :http://ppt.cc/VQF~   (Right)
Will :http://ppt.cc/FPn9  (Left)

Nick will be our host on 6/1.He will show us how to learn English with Spongebob Squarepants(海綿寶寶).
It sounds interesting,right? Don't hesitate to join us! Meeting place:中山公民會館2F
Attached are the presentation file and a word file.
For efficient learning,please print out the word file, READ it and the ppt file before meeting. 
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Add：中山公民會館2樓- 台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 6/1@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$100（場地費), 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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 (TOPIC :   LEARNING ENGLISH WITH SPONGEBOB)
(general)
14:00~ 14:10 self-introduction/ icebreaking
14:10~ 15:00 section 1 reading
15:00~ 16:20 section 2 listening
16:20~ 16:40 break
16:40~ 17:00 section 3 or 4
(detailed)
14:00~ 14:10 brief self-introduction, introduction to how to improve English
14:10~ 14:20 Exercise 1.1, for participants to read the article
14:20~ 14:40 Revealing the answers to / discussing exercise 1.1
14:40~ 14:50 Exercise 1.2 discussion, chatting
14:50~ 15:00 Exercise 1.2, sharing
15:00~ 15:15 Explaining Exercise 2.1, Displaying the Video
15:15~ 15:45 Revealing the answers to/ discussing exercise 2.1
15:45~ 16:00 Exercise 2.2, discussion among participants
16:00~ 16:20 Revealing the answers to/ discussing/ sharing Exercise 2.2
16:20~ 16:40 break; voting for either section 3 or 4
16:40~ 17:00 section 3 or 4

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Bliss English Club 2013年6月22日 夏季旅遊活動 報名通知

親愛的Blissers，大家好!

 炎炎的夏日，最適合來一趟恬靜的山林之旅，在石門山林中的青山瀑布步道,盡情享受森林芬多精與沁涼的山泉SPA或體驗戲水的自然樂趣。誠摯的邀請您與Blissers在悠閒的夏日，一同享受遠離塵囂的舒服與自在。

 活動時間：2013年6月22日上午8：30~晚上9：00

 集合地點：捷運松江南京站7號出口（8：50準時開車，逾時不候）

 活動行程：08:30  捷運松江南京站7號出口集合

10:30  石門青山瀑布
13:30  莎蜜拉咖啡坊用餐/活動
16:00  老梅石槽海灘
18:30  越南小棧  晚餐
19:30  賦歸台北(預計21:00前抵達)

          **大雨備案為十三行博物館等地方(由幹部視天候決定)

活動費用：Bliss會員   NT$500    非Bliss會員 NT$550  能提供多餘車位給其他Blisser的車主，其所攜帶的Non-Blisser友人收費比照Blisser


 *早鳥優惠：為鼓勵大家早睡早起,報名自5/22(三)早上八點起算~(偷跑先填的不算數唷)---前5位報名者,各得現金$50獎勵 (須於5/26之前參加過2013年meeting、報名資料填寫完整) (2013幹部除外) 

1.活動費用含油錢(開車共乘)、晚餐、保險及雜費，不含中餐或下午茶(中餐採自點自付,因抵達餐廳的時間較晚,可自備點心及飲料在青山瀑布墊墊肚子)

2.青山瀑布前段相當平緩好走,後段石頭有青苔較滑，Blisser可依自身狀況選擇只爬前段。

3.報名期間: 2013/5/22 (星期二) 8:00~2013/6/2 24:00 (星期日)

公佈錄取名單: 2013/6/4 (星期二)前，本次只收20人左右，採取優先報名優先錄取方式

取消報名期限:2013/6/16 (星期日),沒及時取消報名且沒出席活動者將酌收100元愛社捐。

 請千萬不要錯過這次夏日出遊好機會哦~~~現在就一起報名參加吧!! J

您可進入以下的連結報名Bliss English Club的夏季活動，請不要直接回覆此封郵件報名喲~~~

 SING UP NOW   http://ppt.cc/gkHD

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 Bliss 2013 2nd Outing Notice

June 22, 2013 @ Chishan Waterfall in Shimen (石門 青山瀑布)

 

My Dear Blissers, 

The second BLISS OUTING in the summer time of this year 2013 is coming!! 

This time we will be going to the Chishan Waterfall in Shimen (石門 青山瀑布步道).

We could enjoy the forest walk and to see the beautiful waterfall in the mountain with Blissers.

 Please kindly refer to the following details:

 

-Outing Date: at 08:30a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013

-Gathering Place: MRT 松江南京 Station Exit 7

-Fee: NT$500 for the Blissers / NT$550 for Non-Blissers

(The definition of Blisser is who has attended at least one Bliss meeting.)

(The fee includes fuel fee, dinner, insurance fee. The fee excludes lunch meal and afternoon tea) 

-Plan: 08:30  Gathering in MRT松江南京站 Exit 7

10:30  石門青山Waterfall (forest walk, relax and enjoy snacks)

13:30  莎蜜拉海岸咖啡坊 (at your own expense自費)

16:00  老梅石槽beach

18:30  Dinner at 越南小棧

19:30  Back to Taipei (arrive around 21:00)

 

-Sign-up starts at 8:00 am, May 22,2013

-Deadline for sigh-up: at 24:00 am, Sunday, June 2, 2013

-Date of notify attendant roll: Tuesday, June 4, 2013-

-Deadline for cancel registration: Sunday, June 16, 2013

 

The registration form by Google Document is available as below link. Please DO NOT reply this email for registration. 

If anyone wants to cancel the registration, please inform Bliss Staff by June 16, otherwise has to payNT$100 for Bliss English Club. 

Please be noted that there is an early birds discount which means the top 5 person registered will receive $50 discount. 

Don’t miss the chance to hang out with your beloved Blissers.

Please feel free to come and join this wonderful outing. Let’s SIGN UP NOW!! J

 è SING UP NOW http://ppt.cc/gkHD

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Hi Blissers,

The host, Ellen, shared a meaningful book" What money can't buy" on 5/18 meeting. The writer is the famous professor of Harvard University, Michael J. Sandel. He teaches a course "Justice" at Harvard University and it has become one of the most popular courses since 1980. We discussed our surroundings corresponding to this book. More and more things in this current society are viewed as merchandised product and less and less morality. Money could not use to evaluate things, but it can now. You could donate the money and gain the permission to school. We also can see the ticket scalping for the train ticket and concerts; or you could pay more to the hospital for better caring and surgery. However, do you agree with these things? We had a debate to agree or disagree. During this meeting, we were inspired about the self awareness and society justice. Thank you, Ellen!

Attandance: Ellen, Selina, Naishin, Annie, Wisely, Karl, Kurt, Daniel, Vicky, Ann, Barkley, Serina, Jessica, Judith, Stanley, Archer, Kevin Huang
Here are the photos ~
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/WhatMoneyCanTBuyByEllenOn518#
Host Ellen's photo~
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/WhatMoneyCanTBuyByEllenOn518#5879881690262143106

The coming week is prepared by Kevin Huang. The time and place as below. I am sure you will learn lots from this meeting. See you on Saturday!
For any questions, please let me know, thanks.

Yvonne

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Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓
Time: 5/25@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$100（場地費), 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)
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TOPIC: Learning Experiences

Dear Blissers,

For the 1st, You don't know how to cook and really want to have a try. I will share you my experience in cooking. Hope you can cook someday.
For the 2nd and 3rd, Do you ever feel confused by English words that seem very similar?

Some common mistakes we might know but we did them often. For example in this short conversation, there are few mistakes in it. Could you find it out

A: Do you exercise when you're sick?
B: Yes, I usually do. Even if I'm feeling sick, I'll go outside and run.
It usually makes me feel better. How about you.
A: How to say that? Well, when I'm sick, I like to rest. But I'm feeling fine today.
B: Well, then let's go get some exercise!
A: OK. Let's go for a bike ride an hour later.
B: Sure! See you later.

Would you like to learn some idioms and popular English phrases so your English will sound more natural? I also share some for you guys.

Have a good day,
Kevin

Agenda:

14:00 - 14:15 Warm up, self introduction
14:15 - 15:00 Learning experience in cooking
15:00 - 15:10 Break
15:00 - 16:00 "The difference" in English
16:00 - 16:10 Break
16:10 - 17:00 "Language and Phrase" in English

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Hi Blissers,

The coming week is prepared by Ellen. The time and place as below and some notes. I am sure you will learn lots from this meeting. See you on Saturday!

For any questions, please let me know, thanks. 
Yvonne

Add：中山公民會館2樓-台北市中山區中山北路二段128號2樓 
Time: 5/18@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交NT$100（場地費), 大學生(含)以下打七折 (研究生則無)

Note 1: Please read through and print out the attached article before joining the meeting on 5/18 .
Note 2: The virtue of “Punctuality is what money can’t buy” , show your respect to the host and other Blissers who do need your attendance on time!

Agenda:

Dear Blissers,

Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we allow corporations to pay for the right to pollute the atmosphere? Is it ethical to pay people to test risky new drugs or to donate their organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars? Auctioning admission to elite universities? Selling citizenship to immigrants willing to pay?

Let’s take on one of the biggest ethical questions of our time: Is there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? If so, how can we prevent market values from reaching into spheres of life where they don't belong? What are the moral limits of markets?

In recent decades, market values have crowded out nonmarket norms in almost every aspect of life - medicine, education, government, law, art, sports, even family life and personal relations. Without noticing and realizing it, Is this where we want to be ???

I’m going to share with you a book What Money Can't Buy, Michael J. Sandel , whose "Justice" course is one of the most popular and influential at Harvard University since 1980.

Reading this book really an eye & mind opening experience for me, everything you thought up to a point becomes questions, challenges !!

And this coming Sat. afternoon on 5/18 , I would like to engage all of the dear Blissers to into a discussion of some big questions in our lives , our societies …..I cannot promise a definitive answer after the meeting discussion however, hoping via my meeting to provide a chance to each citizen of Taiwan to think them trough .
 
Here is several questions which we are going to discuss some of them before /during and after our article reading , please bring us your input when joining my meeting this Sat afternoon 

1.     Is there anything in the world that we definitely should not pay to buy ??

2.     Except what we read from the article , why we shall worry if everything in our life is up for sale ? please give your own openions.

3.     Do you agree students to use market mechanism to allocate access to any lead university? ( e.g huge donations to the school )  

4.     Our military service from 徵兵 to 募兵制 , do you agree or disagree with it , why  ?

5.     Do you agree with ticket scalping with below 3 diff scenario

5.1           Ticket scalping for the May Day concert

5.2           Ticket scalping for the train ticket during the Chinese New Year vacation

5.3           Ticket scalping for the priority to have a medical care , e.g Surgery .

6.     Your observation & opinions toward below 3 diff cases

6.1           Convenient Store v.s tradition grocery stores

6.2           Train book stores v.s  small independent book store

6.3           Media merging ( newspaper and TV channels ) –e.g 旺中寬頻公司併購案

7.     What is the whole purpose / meaning of our discussion on What Money cannot buy today in the article and in today meeting ?

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Hi Blissers,

Yvonne shared her trip experience of Kenya. We knew more about the background of Kenya both in the historical and geographic ways. Before the trip, there are some documents and equipment need to prepared. During the meeting, we saw lots of photos about Kenya and learned the knowledge about some animals. We also read an article of "Out of Africa" and know more about its writer,Karen Blixen. The attached files are for your reference. In the end of meeting, we also shared our feeling with each others. It is an interesting meeting!

Attendance:Yvonne, Ellen, Daniel, Eva, Millie, Sanli, Stanley, Vicky, Serina, Wisely, Archer, Kevin Huang, Sophia, Fox
Here is the meeting photo:
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/KenyaCallingByYvonneOnMay4#
Host Yvonne's photo
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/KenyaCallingByYvonneOnMay4#5874784402669291042
New member Archer's photo
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/KenyaCallingByYvonneOnMay4#5874784556539892802

The coming Saturday will be no meeting and wish everyone has a good Mother's day. The next meeting will be on 5/18 and the meeting notice will be sent during that week. 

Thanks, 

Yvonne

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Hi Blissers,

Patrick led us to know the origin of Baroque. We knew not only about the European building but also Taiwan's. He also showed us the video and photos of Baroque buildings in Taiwan and explained the construction and details of building. During some compared photos, all of us missed the buildings in old times. In the end, he made us a debate and let us to think more about how to reserve the old buildings and get the balance in this modern living style. Thank you, Patrick. 

Attendance: Kevin, Daniel, Serina, Ellen, Owen, Naihsin, Yvonne, Selina, Judith, Angel, Stephanie, Debbie, Wisely, Cara, Jason, Michael, Jeff

Here are the meeting photos
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/TheLostBaroqueSpiritsInTaiwanByPatrickOn427
Host Patrick’s photo
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/TheLostBaroqueSpiritsInTaiwanByPatrickOn427#5872121765162058770
New member Debbie photo
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/TheLostBaroqueSpiritsInTaiwanByPatrickOn427#5872121751985372114


Yvonne is our next host and below is the new location of the meeting place. Please be noted and be ON TIME due to the rule of meeting place is limited. 
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Add：中山公民會館-台北市中山區中山北路二段１２８號２樓 (The attached MAP is for your reference)
Time: 5/4@ 2-5pm. (Please don't be late)
現場有飲水機,請大家自備水杯; 與會者每人現場繳交＄１００（場地費）
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Hi Blisser,

Have you ever thought about traveling to Kenya? If yes, please come to share with me your ideas. If not, let me introduce my impressive trip.

Agenda:

14:00 - 14:15 Warm up, self introduction
14:15 - 15:00 Background of Kenya and trip route
Break
15:15-16:00 Trip sharing
Break
16:15-17:00 Reading/Discussion

See you soon, Yvonne

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Hi Blissers,

It was an exiting and interesting meeting provided by Mahatma. If you could not join this meeting, you could check the attached file. In the beginning, he advised us the idea of Forex and the secret of trading. He also taught us some charts and analyze the data. In the end, he brought us the theory into practice and all of blissers played a game for trading. It was like we really did the trading and everyone had lots of fun!

Attendance: Kevin, Annie, Daniel, Serina, Jeff, Belle, Catherine, Ellen, Kurt, Karl, Joe, Naihsin, Vicky, Angela, Yvonne, Selina, BK, Michelle, Judith. 

Here are the photos:
https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/IntroductionToFOREXTradingByMahatmaOn420#

Host Mahatma’s photo :

https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/IntroductionToFOREXTradingByMahatmaOn420#5869478870307878834

New member Michelle’s photo:

https://picasaweb.google.com/101726755048448689917/IntroductionToFOREXTradingByMahatmaOn420#5869573663301882866


Patrick is our next host and I am sure the meeting will be fascinating. See you this Saturday. 

For any questions, please let me know. 

Yvonne
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Coming soon~

Topic: "The lost Baroque spirits in Taiwan"by Patrick@4/27 14.00 伯朗咖啡(南京一店 3F)

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Hi Blissers,

Guess where this building is from? It's not from Europe or Russia, or Middle ease, but right in our living place - Taiwan. 


You may not know there are hundreds of exotic buildings like this one throughout the island.

This week I am going to reveal the soul and spirits of antique architecture in Taiwan. There are only a few people who really can appreciate the beauty and grandeur of buildings in old times. No, it's not they are blind or in lack of artist taste, but they can not easily discover the treasure, pearl concealed in some unbeaten corners. 

2:00 ~ 2:30: warm up activities - share the impression of special landmarks in Taiwan.
2:30 ~ 3: 30: Introduction of exotic buildings with location & history in Taiwan
3:30 ~ 3:40: 10 min break
3:40 ~ 4:45: presentation of reviving Tokyo Rail station - How to make all old things live agin in modern world? Where is the Renaissance in Taiwan's architecture? 




4:45 ~ 5:00: 15 min break
5:00 ~ 5:30: guessing game on nowadays location vs old times construction.

Thanks,
Patrick

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Hi Blissers,

The host of Kevin Cheng advises us how to apply the university in the USA last week. It was very useful and he also brought his application to share with everyone.  Additional to the language , there are more criteria. Although you can have the agent to help for application, the main point is still to prepare the sufficient documents by yourself then you can submit the application. 

More than the TOEFL scores (must achieve the required score), the application also requires for transcript of University-Chinese & English version, working experience or not, GMAT result...etc( the details as attached from Kevin). 

Later, Kevin made us into 4 groups and practiced the faculty interviews. It is like the professors of University to interview you. He also taught us how to answer properly. This skill can be used not only for applying university but also hunting the jobs. It is very useful. In the end, we also chose the best team and awarded the gifts. Thanks for Kevin to offer a wonderful afternoon. 

Attendance: Kevin Cheng, Annie, Daniel, Wisely, Serina, Cherry, Kevin Huang, Natalie, Cara, Jeff

Here are the photos:

https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ MakingYourAmericanDreamsComeTr ueByKevinChengOnApr13#

Host Kevin Cheng’s photo as below~~

https://picasaweb.google.com/ 101726755048448689917/ MakingYourAmericanDreamsComeTr ueByKevinChengOnApr13# 5866871497449006818


The coming week is also very interesting and Mahatma will introduce to trading. You can't miss it and see you on this Saturday!

For any questions, please let me know, thanks. 

Yvonne 

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Coming soon~

Topic: Introduction to Trading by Mahatma @4/20 14.00(Please don't be late)

Place: The meeting place will be Jeff's place,百達富麗(台北市和平西路一段61號,近捷運古亭站 8號出口).

For late comers,please tell the guard look for "KTV room reserved by 18F Mr.張". Please bring your own beverage. 

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The below is the agenda:

Dear Bliss members,
If you'd like learn new way of earning income and have fun, come join us on Apr 20.

Topics: Introduction to Forex trading
14:00~14:30: Forex 101
14:30~15:30: Basics of Technical Analysis
15:40~16:00: Break
16:00~17:00: Trading Game Practice 
17:00~17:30: Award Ceremony

Mahatma

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Hi Blissers,

The coming meeting will be held by Kevin and please find the below meeting introduction, meeting time and place. The attached file is the meeting material. 
See you on this Saturday!

For any questions, please let me know, thanks, 

Yvonne

Meeting Topic: Making Your American Dreams Come True 14.00, 伯朗咖啡(南京一店 3F)

Introduction of meeting:

What Is Your American Dream? Everyone has the dream in mind; however, it is difficult to achieve. Studying in USA is a good way to do so. What is the difference between education in USA and that in Taiwan ? How to apply for? How to prepare for school interview? These are not only useful for an application of graduate program in USA but also for your jobs and application of graduate program in Taiwan .

Please take the 3.5 hours for the dream if you are considering about study abroad in the future, Do not miss it.

by Kevin Cheng (嘉文)

The agenda will be:

Meeting Agenda:

14:00 - 14:15 Warm up, self introduction, group formation

14:15 - 15:00 “What Is Your American Dream? “

Break

15:10 - 15:30 Education in The US

15:30 - 16:30 How to Apply for Master Degree in The US .

Break

16:40 - 17:00 Faculty Interview. Skills for a Perfect First-Impression.

17:00- 17:30 Practice of Interview. Quiz for Prize.

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