We have the year of honor, we have the year of distress； we have the year of hope, we have the year of despair； we have everything before us, we have everything behind us...
It seems that 2008 is destined to be a year of remarkable paradox. The 5.12 earthquake, who claimed more than sixty thousand lives, occurred abruptly, just 88 days before the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games.
I saw children crying, mothers mourning, old men sitting in thunderous silence with the ruins of their previous houses lying behind. Tears burst out.
Yet, there are something more than tears that are sparkling, and it＇s just in this great disaster, that the core spirit of Beijing Olympic Games is interpreted.
One world, one dream, and it is in surmounting of every individual human existence that the dream is fulfilled. I remember the smile of a little girl when she was saved with legs badly hurt； I remember the unbending complexions of those volunteers rushing across the wasted land with hope beneath； I remember the struggle against fear I’ve been through when I came up for the volunteer blood donor. Yea, we are surmounting, surmounting our limits, surmounting our darkness inside, surmounting and reaching for a better personality.
One world, one dream, and it is in surmounting on the part of the world as a whole that the dream is fulfilled. I remember all those donations from the international community including those of countries which have a profound historic hatred with us. May be it’s the horrible catastrophe makes us realize that the world is not always a safe place to live in and we human beings have no alternative. And hence, we share the sympathy pain. Yet, though there is no second world, to be or not to be, the light of heaven or the fire of hell, the world is in our hand. It’s in surmounting on the part of the world, of all the nations, that peace and light can be found, that differences can be settled, that hatred can merge into love.
In the darkness, in the gleam of candle-light, I pray to God, may God have mercy on us； may the light extinguish not； may the flame of love spread from Beijing, to London, and to the rest of the world, lightening every corner of the world, of our hearts…
Saturday, August 16, 2008
How to Find a Job Internationally
by Dakotta J.K. Alex
As global commerce emerges, and flights to other countries take as long as sitting in rush hour traffic, more and more young people are considering the idea of working abroad. A major factor prohibiting（阻止） people from looking for jobs in the international market isn’t the uneasiness of immigration rules abroad but mainly the inability of securing a position.
Here are some tips and suggestions which can help you in getting to the other side of the pond:
Research the job market: It is important to carry out a thorough research of the job market. For example, if one is interested in getting a job in the UK, it becomes imperative（势在必行的） to carry out a thorough analysis of the job market. Find out whether there is a requirement for your skill set. Also, a country may require more manual laborers than white-collar workers. In such a case, it will be futile for you to go to that country armed with a degree in software engineering.
Acceptance of skills: Make sure that the skill set possessed by you is recognized in the country where you are trying to seek employment. For example, non-EU doctors seeking jobs in UK should pass preliminary British tests like PLAB1. Hence, if a US doctor is planning to seek job in the UK, it will be beneficial if he/she is aware of the nature of the test and prepares accordingly. Check out organizations like Skill Clear (www.skillclear.co.uk) which specialize in giving you a free skills audit to see if your skills are in demand and marketable enough to obtain a visa.
Recognition of the degree: The degree possessed by you should be recognized in the country where you are trying to seek employment. For instance, the CFA2 degree is offered in India and the USA. However, each is different from the other in terms of the institute offering them etc. Hence, one must make sure that the degree obtained in India is recognized in the USA.
Assessment: Answer basic questions like why you want to pursue an international career. Would you be comfortable working in an alien environment? Do you want to settle abroad permanently, etc.? Try to visit the embassies（大使馆） and the consulates（领事馆） of the country where you wish to work. They can provide you information about the rules and information about migration and rules regarding employment etc. You can find your local embassy here (www.embassyworld.com).
Job sites: Online job sites are one of the best resources available for locating international jobs. Many of these sites categorize（分类） the jobs according to country, experience, industry, date of posting etc. This makes the task of the job seeker easier. Job sites also provide visitors with the option of specifying the criteria（标准） for searching a job. Job sites like Monster have a very wide international database that can be used to locate a job. Resources like The Riley Guide (http://www.rileyguide.com/internat.html) keep a well-maintained site.
Alumni networks: Almost all the major colleges and schools across the globe have their own alumni association. Making a connection with ex-students can give you an idea about how to search the market for international jobs. Members of the alumni associations are also in a position to give you advice on what necessities are required for bagging an international job. Sometimes, they might give you a lead that can be successfully pursued and result in getting an international job. Many times, ex-students themselves are in an influential position and can turn out to be extremely useful contacts. Using social sites like (MySpace.com, Facebook.com as well as ClassMates.com) could assist with locating alumni.
Companies: Reading the title “Companies” will make you wonder how they can assist in your pursuit of international jobs. Well, nowadays many companies send their staff abroad for training sessions and skill enhancement（增进） programs. Though many companies usually select only top and middle-rung employees, one can still try this route. This route augurs（预言）well even if you are relatively inexperienced and still want to take a shot at the international market. Many of the Fortune 500 companies also post their employees abroad for a long stint. A good resource to find companies is on websites like: (SimplyHired.com, InDeed.com, and FastHire.com).
Newspapers: In the age of digital communication, the traditional method of finding jobs rarely crops up（意外地出现） in the minds of people. However, the newspapers continue to remain a powerful aid in searching for jobs. Many times newspapers still carry adverts of top-notch（拔尖的）jobs from big companies. They continue to be a cheap resource for finding jobs. Try to look for newspapers that focus on job markets. Many of the regular papers also carry special supplements（补充） that list out various job openings. A good site for this is (OnlineNewsPapers.com).
When starting your job hunt, it’s best to start in your originating country and then get transferred out with an expat package. Immigration places a large opposing（相反的）force when hiring non-residents especially in some countries where one must leave the country in order to re-enter with a work permit.
Remember, before looking for a job, get your basics right and do a thorough research of everything related to the country in which you are trying to get a job including visa laws.
As global commerce emerges, and flights to other countries take as long as sitting in rush hour traffic, more and more young people are considering the idea of working abroad. A major factor prohibiting（阻止） people from looking for jobs in the international market isn’t the uneasiness of immigration rules abroad but mainly the inability of securing a position.
Here are some tips and suggestions which can help you in getting to the other side of the pond:
Research the job market: It is important to carry out a thorough research of the job market. For example, if one is interested in getting a job in the UK, it becomes imperative（势在必行的） to carry out a thorough analysis of the job market. Find out whether there is a requirement for your skill set. Also, a country may require more manual laborers than white-collar workers. In such a case, it will be futile for you to go to that country armed with a degree in software engineering.
Acceptance of skills: Make sure that the skill set possessed by you is recognized in the country where you are trying to seek employment. For example, non-EU doctors seeking jobs in UK should pass preliminary British tests like PLAB1. Hence, if a US doctor is planning to seek job in the UK, it will be beneficial if he/she is aware of the nature of the test and prepares accordingly. Check out organizations like Skill Clear (www.skillclear.co.uk) which specialize in giving you a free skills audit to see if your skills are in demand and marketable enough to obtain a visa.
Recognition of the degree: The degree possessed by you should be recognized in the country where you are trying to seek employment. For instance, the CFA2 degree is offered in India and the USA. However, each is different from the other in terms of the institute offering them etc. Hence, one must make sure that the degree obtained in India is recognized in the USA.
Assessment: Answer basic questions like why you want to pursue an international career. Would you be comfortable working in an alien environment? Do you want to settle abroad permanently, etc.? Try to visit the embassies（大使馆） and the consulates（领事馆） of the country where you wish to work. They can provide you information about the rules and information about migration and rules regarding employment etc. You can find your local embassy here (www.embassyworld.com).
Job sites: Online job sites are one of the best resources available for locating international jobs. Many of these sites categorize（分类） the jobs according to country, experience, industry, date of posting etc. This makes the task of the job seeker easier. Job sites also provide visitors with the option of specifying the criteria（标准） for searching a job. Job sites like Monster have a very wide international database that can be used to locate a job. Resources like The Riley Guide (http://www.rileyguide.com/internat.html) keep a well-maintained site.
Alumni networks: Almost all the major colleges and schools across the globe have their own alumni association. Making a connection with ex-students can give you an idea about how to search the market for international jobs. Members of the alumni associations are also in a position to give you advice on what necessities are required for bagging an international job. Sometimes, they might give you a lead that can be successfully pursued and result in getting an international job. Many times, ex-students themselves are in an influential position and can turn out to be extremely useful contacts. Using social sites like (MySpace.com, Facebook.com as well as ClassMates.com) could assist with locating alumni.
Companies: Reading the title “Companies” will make you wonder how they can assist in your pursuit of international jobs. Well, nowadays many companies send their staff abroad for training sessions and skill enhancement（增进） programs. Though many companies usually select only top and middle-rung employees, one can still try this route. This route augurs（预言）well even if you are relatively inexperienced and still want to take a shot at the international market. Many of the Fortune 500 companies also post their employees abroad for a long stint. A good resource to find companies is on websites like: (SimplyHired.com, InDeed.com, and FastHire.com).
Newspapers: In the age of digital communication, the traditional method of finding jobs rarely crops up（意外地出现） in the minds of people. However, the newspapers continue to remain a powerful aid in searching for jobs. Many times newspapers still carry adverts of top-notch（拔尖的）jobs from big companies. They continue to be a cheap resource for finding jobs. Try to look for newspapers that focus on job markets. Many of the regular papers also carry special supplements（补充） that list out various job openings. A good site for this is (OnlineNewsPapers.com).
When starting your job hunt, it’s best to start in your originating country and then get transferred out with an expat package. Immigration places a large opposing（相反的）force when hiring non-residents especially in some countries where one must leave the country in order to re-enter with a work permit.
Remember, before looking for a job, get your basics right and do a thorough research of everything related to the country in which you are trying to get a job including visa laws.
外企招聘面试会用到的英语对话
想找一份满意的工作吗? 面试中面对外国老板连珠炮似的提问, 有没有觉得心慌意乱、无所适从？求职过程中面试尤为重要，回答问题，如果能简明扼要，真诚中肯，合乎老外口味，那么录取机会必定大大增加。当然，有的问题，也要轻描淡写，以免言多必失。本篇摘录了若干面试中出现频率较高的问题及精彩回答，希望能在您求职路上助您一臂之力。
Q： Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ Go for it. （你能在两分钟內自我推荐吗？大胆试试吧！）
A： With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills.(依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。)
Q：Give me a summary of your current job des cription. (对你目前的工作，能否做个概括的说明。)
A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide software support. (我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。）
Q：Why did you leave your last job？(你为什么离职呢？)
A： Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it.（我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。）
A：I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. / I feel there is no opportunity for advancement. （我觉得目前的工作，已经达到顶峰，即沒有升迁机会。)
Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？(你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢 ？)
A： With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. (凭借我 良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。）
A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well. (依我的教学经验，我相信能与学生相处的很好。)
Q： What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？ (你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献？)
A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position. (我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在 这份工作上。)
Q：What do you think you are worth to us？(你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢？)
A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
(我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。)
Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position？ (你如何知道你能胜任这份工作？）
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful. (我在研究所的训练，加上实习工作，使我适合这份工作。我相信我能成功。)
Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？(你是一位可以同时承担数项工作的人吗？) or Do you work well under stress or pressure？(你能承受工作上的压力吗?)
A：Yes, I think so.
A：The trait is needed in my current（or previous) position and I know I can handle it well. (这种特点就是我目前（先前）工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。)
Q：What is your strongest trait(s)？(你个性上最大的特点是什么？)
A：Helpfulness and caring.（乐于助人和关心他人。）
A：Adaptability and sense of humor.（适应能力和幽默感。）
A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.（乐观和友爱。）
Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you？（你的朋友或同事怎样形容你？）
A： (pause a few seconds) (稍等几秒钟再答，表示慎重考虑。) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends. (他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。)
A：They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person. (他们说陈先生是位很友好、敏感、关心他人和有决心的人。)
Q：What personality traits do you admire？(你欣赏哪种性格的人？)
A： (I admire a person who is）honest, flexible and easy-going. (诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。)
A： (I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit. (有"实际行动"的人。)
Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？(作为行政人员，你有什么样的领导才能？)
A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership. (我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来，以及如何配合协同的团队精神，是我行政工作的主要目标。)
A：I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. (我以开放式的政策，改进我的行政管理方式。)
Q：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？)
A：Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. (沈默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。)
A：When we cool off, we will discuss it later. (我会等大家冷靜下来再讨论。)
Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation？(在工作中，什么事令你不高兴？)
A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. (胸襟狭窄的人，有时使我泄气。)
A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. (不能接受新思想的那些取。)
Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? (你如何处理与同事在工作中的意见不和？)
A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. (我要以更清楚文明的方式，提出我的看法，使对方了解我的观点。)
Q：How do you handle your failure？(你怎样对待自己的失敗？)
A： None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake. （我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。)
我感觉 英语没基础不怕，但是要有毅力，敢开口就行。
Q： Can you sell yourself in two minutes？ Go for it. （你能在两分钟內自我推荐吗？大胆试试吧！）
A： With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit from my analytical and interpersonal skills.(依我的资格和经验，我觉得我对所从事的每一个项目都很努力、负责、勤勉。我的分析能力和与人相处的技巧，对贵单位必有价值。)
Q：Give me a summary of your current job des cription. (对你目前的工作，能否做个概括的说明。)
A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific, I do system analysis, trouble shooting and provide software support. (我干了五年的电脑程序员。具体地说，我做系统分析，解决问题以及软件供应方面的支持。）
Q：Why did you leave your last job？(你为什么离职呢？)
A： Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks, I will take it.（我希望能获得一份更好的工作，如果机会来临，我会抓住。）
A：I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job. / I feel there is no opportunity for advancement. （我觉得目前的工作，已经达到顶峰，即沒有升迁机会。)
Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？(你如何评估自己是位专业人员呢 ？)
A： With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent. (凭借我 良好的学术背景，我可以胜任自己的工作，而且我认为自己很有竞争力。）
A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students very well. (依我的教学经验，我相信能与学生相处的很好。)
Q： What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？ (你对目前/从前的工作单位有何贡献？)
A： I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience to this position. (我已经完成三个新项目，我相信我能将我的经验用在 这份工作上。)
Q：What do you think you are worth to us？(你怎么认为你对我们有价值呢？)
A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
(我觉得我对贵公司能做些积极性的贡献。)
Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position？ (你如何知道你能胜任这份工作？）
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful. (我在研究所的训练，加上实习工作，使我适合这份工作。我相信我能成功。)
Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？(你是一位可以同时承担数项工作的人吗？) or Do you work well under stress or pressure？(你能承受工作上的压力吗?)
A：Yes, I think so.
A：The trait is needed in my current（or previous) position and I know I can handle it well. (这种特点就是我目前（先前）工作所需要的，我知道我能应付自如。)
Q：What is your strongest trait(s)？(你个性上最大的特点是什么？)
A：Helpfulness and caring.（乐于助人和关心他人。）
A：Adaptability and sense of humor.（适应能力和幽默感。）
A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.（乐观和友爱。）
Q： How would your friends or colleagues describe you？（你的朋友或同事怎样形容你？）
A： (pause a few seconds) (稍等几秒钟再答，表示慎重考虑。) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends. (他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。)
A：They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person. (他们说陈先生是位很友好、敏感、关心他人和有决心的人。)
Q：What personality traits do you admire？(你欣赏哪种性格的人？)
A： (I admire a person who is）honest, flexible and easy-going. (诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。)
A： (I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit. (有"实际行动"的人。)
Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？(作为行政人员，你有什么样的领导才能？)
A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership. (我觉得学习如何把人们的积极性调动起来，以及如何配合协同的团队精神，是我行政工作的主要目标。)
A：I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy. (我以开放式的政策，改进我的行政管理方式。)
Q：How do you normally handle criticism？(你通常如何处理別人的批评？)
A：Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism. (沈默是金。不必说什么，否则情况更糟，不过我会接受建设性的批评。)
A：When we cool off, we will discuss it later. (我会等大家冷靜下来再讨论。)
Q： What do you find frustrating in a work situation？(在工作中，什么事令你不高兴？)
A： Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated. (胸襟狭窄的人，有时使我泄气。)
A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas. (不能接受新思想的那些取。)
Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work? (你如何处理与同事在工作中的意见不和？)
A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. (我要以更清楚文明的方式，提出我的看法，使对方了解我的观点。)
Q：How do you handle your failure？(你怎样对待自己的失敗？)
A： None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chance to correct my mistake. （我们大家生来都不是十全十美的，我相信我有第二个机会改正我的错误。)
我感觉 英语没基础不怕，但是要有毅力，敢开口就行。
Friday, August 8, 2008
Adsense Tools and Scripts
Tools and ScriptsThese are tools that would help you in a variety of areas such as seeing what ads appear for specific keywords, tracking and analyzing clickthroughs and revenue, scripts and much more.
- AdSense Preview tool from Google
– Preview your AdSense Ads- AdSense Desktop
– Tool for analyzing Google AdSense statistics- AdSenseLog
– Another tool for analyzing AdSense stats- AdSenseCharts
– Chart generator for your statistics
- Revenue Checker for Google AdSense - Checks and monitors revenue
- Google AdSense Sandbox Tool shows what Ads would appear for specific keywords or content
- AdSense Web Tool – similar to the one above
- AdSense Tracker – Statistical Analysis and tracking- AdSense Monitor
– AdSense tracking script- SysSense
- A utility that puts your AdSense information in the Windows system tray
- AdSense Notifier – places AdSense information in a status bar
- AdSense- Tracker - Another good tracking tool
- Google AdSense Tracking Script
- Another tracking script
- AdSenseMasterFlex 2.0 - Script
- asRep: Google AdSense tracking script
- AdSense Preview tool from Google
– Preview your AdSense Ads- AdSense Desktop
– Tool for analyzing Google AdSense statistics- AdSenseLog
– Another tool for analyzing AdSense stats- AdSenseCharts
– Chart generator for your statistics
- Revenue Checker for Google AdSense - Checks and monitors revenue
- Google AdSense Sandbox Tool shows what Ads would appear for specific keywords or content
- AdSense Web Tool – similar to the one above
- AdSense Tracker – Statistical Analysis and tracking- AdSense Monitor
– AdSense tracking script- SysSense
- A utility that puts your AdSense information in the Windows system tray
- AdSense Notifier – places AdSense information in a status bar
- AdSense- Tracker - Another good tracking tool
- Google AdSense Tracking Script
- Another tracking script
- AdSenseMasterFlex 2.0 - Script
- asRep: Google AdSense tracking script
Friday, August 1, 2008
Who Moved My Cheese
I. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want in life - be it a good job, a loving relationship, money or possessions. And the maze is where you look for what you want - your organization, family or community. This book shows how to anticipate change, adapt quickly, enjoy change, and be ready for more. Written for all ages, this story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique insights can last for a lifetime. "Who Moved My Cheese?" is a simple parable that reveals profound truths. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in your life - whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money or a possession, health or spiritual peace of mind. And the maze is where you look for what you want - the organization you work for in, or the family or community you live in. This profound book from bestselling author, Dr. Spencer Johnson will show you how to: anticipate change; adapt to change quickly; enjoy change; and, be ready to change quickly, again and again. Discover the secret for yourself and learn how to deal with change so that you suffer less stress and enjoy more success in your work and in life.II. The story of Who Moved My Cheese? was created by Dr. Spencer Johnson to help him deal with a difficult change in his life. It showed him how to take his changing situation seriously but not take himself so seriously. When his friends noticed how much better lifehad become for him, and asked why, Dr. Johnson shared his “Cheese” story. Many later commented how hearing the story had helped them to keep their sense of humor, to change, and to gain something better, too. Two decades after the story was created, "Who Moved My Cheese?" was finally published. It soon became a #1 international bestseller, with one million hardcover copies in print within the first sixteen months and over ten million copies within the next two years. Some critics do not understand why so many people find the book so valuable. They say the story is simple enough for a child to understand, and it insults their intelligence. Some even fear it suggests that people should mindlessly conform to unnecessary changes imposed by others, although that is not in the story. The author has commented that both the fans and the critics are “right” in their own way. It is not what is in the story of Who Moved My Cheese? but how you interpret it and apply it to your own situation that gives it value. Hopefully the way you interpret the story of Who Moved My Cheese? and put it into action in your life will help you find and enjoy the “New Cheese” you deserve.
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