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Hi all,

Was suddenly being informed as gourmet for this week without prior notice... ...it's a challenge for a "foreigner" to show nice eating place.

This one I see with good review and reasonable price, though a bit far...

Check out this website to find out more...

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/cuisinemap/2285849

台北市中山區北安路621巷34號
1. 步行282公尺至寶慶路站
2. 搭乘[222] 路公車,經20站至北安公寓站
3. 步行202公尺至終點

Hope you guys will like it... Bon appetit!!!

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Time：第245次例會，2010年03月13日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Brian Huang / Speaker: Stanley Liu / Photographer: Maggie Chen / Gourmet: Amanda Ong / Happy Time: Louis Tsai

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Japan Has a New Name for the Mating Game: Konkatsu<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Have you ever heard of the expression "konkatsu (marriage hunting)"? After reading the article, what's your take on it so far?

2. Do you have more happily married friends or more unhappily married ones? Is marriage really the tomb of love? Why or why not?

3. Experts say that in tough times, single women feel an urgency to get married for financial stability, while men tend to put off marriage until they feel they can afford it. From your point of view as a woman or man, do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Session 2

4. Why has this new fad occurred? What are some of its advantages and disadvantages that you can think of? Are there some details the participators should be attentive to?

5. Generally speaking, nowadays many young adults enjoy dating quite a few different people before choosing one to marry. Is this a good or bad thing?

6. Do you believe there is a chemical response of love (e.g., the weak in the knees feeling)? What role does it play in the marriage? If the chemical response disappeared in the marriage, what happen to it? What are some factors that may cause the spark to disappear?


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Further Reading: Fad or crisis? Japan's "marriage hunting" craze

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Entrance Fee 100 NT / Member Entrance Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

Dear all,

I will go swimming on Sat morning and jogging on Wednesday evening every week from now until 10 April.

If you also want to join, let's meet at 10am Sat in 中正運動中心 and 8pm Wed in 弘道國中.

Brady

Boyx9 : Louis, Remous, Paul, Brian, Dimitri, Joe(Elisa's friend), Dustin, Ian, Chris
Girlx9 : Elisa, Shoron, Shoron's friend, Iris, Mary(Iris' cousin), Bess, Grace, Carol, Amanda

Hello guys~
Let's ride bicycles.
I can promise you that you will ride bicycles easily and safely this time.

Date: 2010.3.14
Time: 13:40
Outing Activities: 碧潭卡踏車之旅
Raining-Backup Date: N/A(if it rains, the outing will be changed from 碧潭卡踏車 to ice skating in 小巨蛋.)
Deadline: n/a

We are each responsible for bicycle rent fee(要押金或有照片的證件), dinner and other personal costs.
You can choose 甲租乙還 or 甲租甲還 when renting a bicycle.

北縣自行車租借費率
http://www.rhbd.tpc.gov.tw/_file/1114/S ... 00003.html
假日租借時間 08:00~17:30(還車截止18:30)
服務電話 02-8911-8854

Equipment:
*保暖外套,
*comfortable shoes, sunscreen, you can equip everything you want, camera, and a happy heart

Conductor: Brian
Assistant: Elisa

◎碧潭租借站: 搭乘捷運淡水線至碧潭站，步行至碧潭吊橋旁岔路，往高速公路高架橋下即所在位置
For your reference: http://www.cycling-lifestyle.org.tw/ren ... entalid=24

碧潭租借站→碧潭風景區→秀朗清溪公園→永和綠寶石河濱公園→華中河濱公園→馬場盯紀念公園→折返至碧潭租借站

14:00 碧潭租借站 - departure
14:00-15:30 碧潭租借站→華中河濱公園(about 10km)
15:30-17:00 華中河濱公園→碧潭租借站(about 10km)
17:00-17:30 碧潭租借站

※羊世界羊肉爐200元吃到飽※
http://tw.eliwp.com/0229147155/
http://www.ipeen.com.tw/shop/shop.php?id=52069

After having dinner, we can take a walk nearby.

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
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Time：第97次例會，2010年03月06日（週六）下午14:30~17:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Free Talk Session
15:40~16:10 Speaker Session
16:10~16:15 Change Group + Break
16:15~17:20 Topic Discussion
17:20~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Luke Liao

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Topic Discussion: The 12 Signs of The Horoscope

Questions for Discussion:

1. Share with us your opinions and comments on horoscope?

2. How well do you match your zodiac sign?

3. What is your most loved and most hated zodiac sign and why?

4. What horoscope has taught you about your life?

5. Have you ever had your fortune told? Share with us your experiences.
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注意事項：
1. 請準時兩點半到場!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!

參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



請將社團網站，加入我的最愛
http://www.happyforum.org/


高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第 66 次例會，2010年3月6日（週六）下午2:30 ~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Introductions+Topic Discussion
15:40~15:45 Change Group+Break
15:45~16:50 Article Discussion
16:50~17:15 Host invite attendant to share feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time Conductor conduct Happy Time Session:

Host: Sylvia
Assistant Host:

2010 March Host List:
March 06 Sylvia
March 13 Brenda
March 20 Tom
March 27 Stacey

Free talk: Photo Share (Please share your photo files in Lunar New Years)

Topic: "The Workers of the Future - Are Millennials better at navigating the current job market? "

Source: http://www.newsweek.com/id/234177

Questions for Discussion:
1. Are you a 9-to-5 office worker or do you own your business?
What are the must--have skills for the job?

2. Do you prefer to work for a company or start your own business? What are your concerns for job hunting and career paths?

3. Nowadays people tend to start families later, buy homes later and retire later. Do you think it is a good sign? How does this trend affect our daily lives?

4. "The economy is actually creating a type of work that suits Millennials well and does not suit baby boomers." Do you agree with that? Why? Or Why not?

5. Have you ever heard of the 「ant tribes」 in China? Do you think it may pose a problem to the society? If you were the political leader in China, what would you do to solve the problem? ( ant tribes: http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/none/chin ... ibe-460917)






例會須知
參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



請將社團網站，加入我的最愛
http://www.happyforum.org/


新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, Every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台中，每週六 (2008年7月起)
Taichung, every Saturday
from July, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台北，每週六 (2005年6月起)
Taipei, every Saturday
from June, 2005
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Dear All,

As part of the event in Happy English Club, we will be having birthday celebration every 3 months with all blessings from the club members.

This year as a start, our very first birthday party will take place in March.

Thank you so much to Chester who will be our first birthday conductor to arrange this special party.

And now, for the conductor, please help to get the list of birthday babies from our kind looking president...
Meanwhile, for those whose birthday falls between Jan - Mar, please pass over your name to Chester (just in case your name is left out or somehow missing from the list, you better submit your name before forgotten)

I am also glad that we have gotten the rest of the bday conductors for this year.
Here goes the list:

June - Ian
September - Chris
December - Louis

Thank you so much for your kindness act. Kindly help to update the celebration detail which is only the exact date you are going to hold the birthday party, (nice to have) celebration idea a week before in the forum.

Muchas gracias!!!
**Thank you very much in Spanish**



Cheers,
Amanda

Hello everyone, I'm the gourmet this week.

We are going to a Japanese cuisine, UmiSanMi。This is a very special ...well, place. It's not exactly a restaurant. It looks like just some seats and tables in a closed fish market, but that is one of the best Japanese cuisines I have ever had in my life. Moreover, it's inexpensive! You can have a chirashi sushi for 180(散壽司，ちらし寿司 http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%A1%E3%82%89%E3%81%97%E5%AF%BF%E5%8F%B8).

blog
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/umisanmi-20070513

Let's have some Japanese stuff after an English gathering! Follow the trend of globalisation!!

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
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Time：第244次例會，2010年03月06日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Elaine Liao / Speaker: Yi / Photographer: Brian Huang / Gourmet: Dimitri Lee / Happy Time: Paul Tsai

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Maybe Not<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Do you have the habit of doing exercise? How often do you work out? Why do you do it? How important do you think exercising is?

2. Do you jog? Do you love jogging? Why or why not? If you do, how often do you jog and where do you usually do it?

3. Have you learned any new phrases in this article? Which new word(s) or phrases do you find the most useful or interesting? What is osteoarthritis?

Session 2

4. Which part in this article do you find the most surprising or informative? Explain yourself to your group.

5. Do you believe in what the article suggests (that jogging may not hurt our knees)? Why or why not? Would you be more willing to take on jogging if research shows that your knees would still be sound after years of jogging?

6. Do you have any personal experience related/similar to what the article talks about? Do you have any advice to offer those who regularly exercise? Do you think running helps one to stay young?

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Bonus Info: How to live to be 100+

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第96次例會，2010年02月27日（週六）下午14:30~17:30
Place：
http://www.happyforum.org/happy/viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Free Talk Session
15:40~16:10 Speaker Session
16:10~16:15 Change Group + Break
16:15~17:20 Topic Discussion
17:20~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Greg Lin

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Topic Discussion: Stanza and the Future of Ebooks

Questions for Discussion:

1. Do you know any format competition?

2. Have you ever subscribed any Internet service? And what is that?

3. How many mobile electronic gadgets (digital camera, MP3 player, Mobile Phone, etc…) do you have? If you can improve it which function you want to improve most?

4. Please share your computing listening, speaking, reading, writing studying experience. Do those computing sense better than in traditional way now?

5. Do you believe that e-book will replace real book? And how?

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注意事項：
1. 請準時兩點半到場!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!

參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



請將社團網站，加入我的最愛
http://www.happyforum.org/


高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第 65 次例會，2010年2月27日（週六）下午2:30 ~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Introductions+Topic Discussion
15:40~15:45 Change Group+Break
15:45~16:50 Article Discussion
16:50~17:15 Host invite attendant to share feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time Conductor conduct Happy Time Session:

Host: James
Assistant Host:

2010 Feb Host List:
Feb 6 Eugenia
Feb 27 James

Topic："Presentation Effectiveness"

Source: http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=360&issueid=90&franchisee=907300
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=361&issueid=90&franchisee=907300
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=362&issueid=90&franchisee=907300


Questions for Discussion:
1. What is your opinion? People who make a good speech on stage are by learning or just a born skill?

2. What is the most important thing when making a presentation? Is it being relaxed and natural?

3. Who is the greatest speaker you have ever met or heard, and why do you think he/she is a very good speaker?

4. Please rate your presentation skills from 1 to 10(1:very low, 10:outstanding), and tell us how the number presents your presentation ability? If you have the opportunity to make a speech in front of group, what do you need to overcome first? Why?




例會須知
參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



請將社團網站，加入我的最愛
http://www.happyforum.org/


新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, Every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台中，每週六 (2008年7月起)
Taichung, every Saturday
from July, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台北，每週六 (2005年6月起)
Taipei, every Saturday
from June, 2005
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

May Felix join?

Dear all,
We have many new members.

#226 Yi Chien
#227 Judy Tsou
#228 Ana Hsu
#229 Feng Wu
#230 Lynn Tseng
#231 Jessie Chiang
#232 Hui-Ting Chen
#233 Chester Lee
#234 Derek Li
#235 Felix Tien
#236 Cheryl Chen
#237 Josephine Lin
#238 Andy Wu
#239 Sierra Ho

#226 Yi Chien　　#227 Judy Tsou　　#228 Ana Hsu


#229 Feng Wu　　#230 Lynn Tseng　　#231 Jessie Chiang


#232 Hui-Ting Chen　　#223 Chester Lee　　#235 Felix Tien


#234 Derek Li

#236 Cheryl Chen

#237 Josephine Lin　　#238 Andy Wu　　#239 Sierra Ho

waileeong 寫:I also want to join but cannot find team member...

Hello Amamda,

Do you still want to join? Now we can have one more car for a new team. Thanks Elisa.

Please leave message or contact me asap since the registration deadline is coming.

We still need one person for swimming. Does anyone also want to join?

Brady

Taipei Happy Time Conductor Schedule

Date: 20100313
Happy time conductor: Louis
Date: 20100320
Happy time conductor: Matt
Date: 20100327
Happy time conductor: Elisa
Date: 20100403
Happy time conductor: Jordan
Date: 20100410
Happy time conductor: Stanley
Date: 20100417
Happy time conductor: Willie
Date: 20100424
Happy time conductor: Iris

Dear Brady,
Of course I will follow you~~~~

to others who are reading this reply,
just join us~~~
see you tomorrow

Iris

Instead of normal sushi, chisari sushi is more like a lunch box, which could be quite filling. I havn't tried theirs, but most chisari sushi in other Japanese cuisine alone could satisfy me.

Dear Amanda:
haha!
I am sorry! (sorry! sorry! sorry!<rub hands>)
I have set the worng date


I will hold it on 3/20 or 3/27
and dear Iris,I will tell Ian the information next week.
I have got the file
thank you

Dear Fiona
thank you very much for this wonderful outing,
I had a great time
even if I'm such a loser...have no courage to jump > <
hope I could conquer the fear next time.

Hi Willie,

This is really a bad news. I didn't know there are so many articles written in such a short time. It looks like people need to depend on their luck to have their journals corrected. Do you think it's possible, just as Dustin mentioned, that the more journals you help to correct, the more chances you would get to have your own articles viewed by other users? I was trying to find some hard evidence to support this idea, but unfortunately I didn't find any. I hope that I could report some findings soon.

-Chris Chen

Dear All,
We, presidents, will vote for a slogan in 2010 Summer Convention at Taichung on June 26th, 2010. If your slogan suggestion is chosen to be our association slogan, you will be rewarded
1,800 NTD.

20061023, slogan wanted.
20070623, Officer Meeting, the award for the Slogan is 1,800 NTD.
20091226, 2009 Winter Convention in Taipei, Presidents had the consensus to vote for a slogan in 2010 Summer Convention.
20100531, the deadline for providing slogan options on our forum.
20100601-20100625, every branch choose 3 slogans.
20100626, 2010 Summer Convention in Taichung, Presidents will vote for a slogan for Happy English Association.


20091226, 2009 Winter Convention in Taipei
from left to right: the 9th Hsinchu/Kaohsiung/Taichung/Taipei Presidents
Happy Chan/Benjamin Yeh/Tzong Chen/Dustin Hsu

Dear All,

Here comes the numbers and the members of Happy English Club.
For your reference.


#1 Happy Chan
#2 Sam Cheng
#3 James Shi
#4 Gary Kong
#5 Allen Chang
#6 Eva Sue
#7 Sherry Juan
#8 Wei Wang
#9 Alen Huang
#10 Claire Liu
#11 Vincent Jan
#12 David Chen
#13 Mandy Lin
#14 Julian Lin
#15 James Huang
#16 Kylie Sun
#17 Doris Kuo
#18 Cathy Hsieh
#19 Auther Wang
#20 Edison Lee
#21 Ken Fu
#22 Cathy Lin
#23 Eve
#24 Josper Hwaung
#25 Stanley Ho
#26 Sonya Yeh
#27 Mark Liu
#28 Iris Chen
#29 Dustin Wu
#30 Benjamin Yeh
#31 Nancy Liu
#32 Miao Chueh
#33 Devin Lu
#34 James Jiang
#35 Soya Wu
#36 Brooky
#37 Mindy Su
#38 Haley
#39 Annie Chung
#40 Hannah Li
#41 Howard
#42 Fenny
#43 Chris Hsiao
#44 Dirk Bremann
#45 Sam Wu
#46 Mark
#47 Milena Hsieh
#48 Ben Yang
#49 Steven Huang
#50 Maggie Huang
#51 Lin
#52 Melissa Liu
#53 Chaw Chen
#54 Kent
#55 Gravin Chen
#56 Thomas Tsai
#57 Vicky Tsai
#58 Eugene Huang
#59 Cheng Hui Ying
#60 Michelle Chou
##61 Jeff Chao
#62 Ken Tsai
#63 Megan Chen
#64 Lucia Kuo
#65 Julia Tsai
#66 Denny Chen
#67 Benjamin Hu
#68 Andrew Hsu
#69 Duke Hsieh
#70 Charlie Yang
#71 Mindy Lee
#72 Lancy Wang
#73 Louisa Chen
#74 Angela Hsieh
#75 Steven Wang
#76 Murphy Yang
#77 Bernard Chen
#78 France Chen
#79 Mabel Li
#80 Angel Chan
#81 Jacky Lin
#82 Sakura Huang
#83 Peter Huang
#84 Elisa Tai
#85 Ines Tsai
#86 Rebecca Lu
#87 Sophia Chiu
#88 Robert Yeh
#89 Rock Chang
#90 Coralie Chang
#91 Leo Huang
#92 Stephanie Hong
#93 Ivy Lai
#94 Bess Chung
#95 Heidi Chan
#96 Rico Fang
#97 Eliko Tseng
#98 Jammy Tsai
#99 Teresa Lin
#100 Anne Liu
#101 Gina Huang
#102 Mandy Liao
#103 Leon Yu
#104 Mavis Wu
#105 Jennifer Lin
#106 Johnson Fan
#107 Michael Chan
#108 Grace Cheng
#109 Sam
#110 Leon Chuang
#111 Sunny Chak
#112 Bill Liao
#113 Luis Ko
#114 Jack Chang
#115 George Tang
#116 Monica Lin
#117 Eva Wu
#118 Tim Shen
#119 Benjamin Lin
#120 Darren Chan
#121 CoCo Kuo
#122 Grace Lee
#123 Amy Zheng
#124 Martin Lu
#125 Amy Kao
#126 Ting Ku
#127 Ramesh
#128 Louis Tsai
#129 Mona Chang
#130 Carmen Tao
#131 Timothy Cheng
#132 Wofy Lo
#133 Jack Lee
#134 Brady Wang
#135 Eric Chen
#136 Carol Chang
#137 Loreu Yu
#138 Chi Tang
#139 Warren Chiang
#140 Jonathan Chiang
#141 Golden Chiang
#142 Dimitri Lee
#143 Junior Chang
#144 Yan-Chi, Chang
#145 Louise Kuo
#146 Ethan Tseng
#147 Alice Lin
#148 Kylie Chen
#149 Richard Liang
#150 John Tang
#151 Chris Chen
#152 Selena Chang
#153 Harold Kuo
#154 Robin
#155 Betty Chen
#156 Mark Tseng
#157 Howard Chen
#158 Celia Chen
#159 Bonita Fang
#160 Tommy Cheng
#161 Daphne Syu
#162 Tracy Weng
#163 Nicole Liu
#164 Stacey Chang
#165 Shoron Cheng
#166 Henry Hsu
#167 Nadine Lan
#168 Andrew Chi
#169 Helen Ho
#170 Vivan Yeh
#171 Willie Cheng
#172 Howard Chen
#173 Kristi Wang
#174 Karen Chou
#175 May Hsu
#176 Richard Chen
#177 Fiona Li
#178 Cody Chang
#179 Adi Wu
#180 Dustin Hsu
#181 Remous Wan
#182 Iris Chang

~~LAST ONE SEAT~~

Jumper: (Registration is FULL)
Boyx8:Brady,Paul,Warren,Louis,Matt,Brian(Fiona's friend:Kevin,CK Huang)
Girlx4:Fiona,(Fiona's friend:Emily,Yi-Ping,Amanda)
CHILDx2:Warren's twins
Cheer teamx5:Iris,Elisa,Maggie,Richard and his gf
Car:Brady(4),Paul(4),Warren(4),Amanda(3),Brian(4),Richard(2)


Hey guys!! Wanna do something cool in 2010???
We will have a coolest outing , I can definitely make sure you will have a unforgetable memory if you join this outing!
If you like exciting activity, this outing is your best choice to join; if you want to see your friend scream loudly but you don't want to have a bungee junping, don't worry about that, we also need some photographers to make a shot!!!



The jumping place is in 桃園復興鄉大漢橋, the height is 72m, we will finish before lunch.
Website: http://www.bungy.com.tw/bungycom.htm
Jumping price: NTD1900(for over 12 ppl), NTD1800(for over 20 ppl)



Date: 2010.02.27
Time: not decided yet
Outing activities: Bungee Jumping+other tour in Taoyaun county
Deadline: jumper--1/31; cheer team:2/20
Down Payment: jumper--NTD2400 ; cheer team--NTD500
Bank info: code: 007(第一銀行), account: 146-68-019666 (李佩珊)
please sent me the last 4-digit after remit
Insurance: please sent your personal data to Fiona
email: learnyou83@gmail.com



Insurance:
http://www.happyforum.org/files/insurance.xls

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Time：第 4 次例會，2010年2月6日（週六）下午2:30~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Free Talk / Topic Discussion
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Topic Discussion
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Anthony Hsu
Assistant Host:

Topic: With a Black Princess, Disney Hopes to Revive Box Office Magic
Source:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/featu ... _12-15.pdf


Questions:
1. Why is the most recent Disney movie being marketed as a groundbreaking event in its for racial and gender politics?
2. How is race dealt with in the film in indirect ways?
3. Why is it important to the actress Noni Rose to have a black princess?
4. Why do some people criticize Disney’s characterization of Prince Naveen?
5. Name at least two examples of stereotypes used in Disney films?
6. Which Disney film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?


例會須知
1. 請準時到場，以維持例會品質。
2. 參與例會前，請自行列印或抄寫例會當天討論的文章及探討的問題並帶至現場。
3. 參與例會前，請先閱讀例會當天討論的文章並請先思考過探討的問題。
4. 來賓不需事先報名，可免費觀摩3次，各分會會員費 1000 NT只需繳納一次，終身有效。

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台南，每月第二個禮拜六 (2009年11月起)
Taichung, the 2nd Saturday every month
from November, 2009
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Activity: Triathlon Race(三項全能競賽), you can find the introduction in wiki

Total:15ppl, Max:15ppl
Available(X0)

Half Distance(半程)(X3):
$Paul, $Brian, $Brady

Triathlon Relays(接力)(X12):

Team 1: Tiffany(swimming), Iris(cycling), Nancy(running) Superwoman Team
Team 2: Dimitri(swimming), Mary(cycling), Chris(running)
Team 3: $Louise(swimming), $Jerry(cycling), $Elisa(running)
Team 4: $Matt(swimming), $Louis(cycling), $Maggie(running)

CarX4(X14):Brady(X2+bike),Paul(X4),Brian(X4),Louise(X5)

Time: 20100410

Place: 西湖渡假村

Registration deadline: 20100312

Half Distance Triathlon(半程)(4/10):Swimming:0.75km, Cycling:20km, Running:5km
Full Distance Triathlon(全程)(4/11):Swimming:1.5km, Cycling:40km, Running:10km
Triathlon Relays(接力)(4/10):Swimming:0.75km, Cycling:20km, Running:5km

For other details, check here

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Time：第243次例會，2010年02月27日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Ian Chang / Speaker: Dimitri Lee / Photographer: Willie Cheng / Gourmet: Elaine Liao / Happy Time: Elaine Liao

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Tablet computing: The book of Jobs<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. What is Apple's iPad? What can you do with an iPad? What were your expectations before its announcement? Did the initial iPad specifications meet your expectations?

2. Will you buy an iPad for yourself or as a gift? Why? Do you think the iPad will be a hit in the market? Do you think we are too reliant on gadgets?

3. How often do you read on a computer? Are you in the market for an e-reader? What are your expectations for an e-reader? Will you buy an e-reader such as an iPad, a Kindle, or a Nook? Do you think traditional paper books and newspapers will ever cease to exist?

Session 2

4. Why do you think this article has this particular title? In your opinion, is it fitting to relate Mr. Jobs to a savior figure, as the author has done? What are some potential flaws you foresee for this device?

5. What are some of Apple's impacts on the music and computer industries? What will be Apple』s impacts on media industry, according to the article? Do you
agree with the viewpoints of the article?

6. Apple is seen by some as the most innovative company in the world. What are your impressions of Apple』s products? What are the innovations of those products, in your opinion?

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Further Reading: iPad

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

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網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第242次例會，2010年02月20日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Timothy Cheng / Speaker: Chris Chen / Photographer: Karen Chou / Gourmet: TBD / Happy Time: Stanley Liu

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Will it be hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Live Your Life on Purpose<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Every person is unique, and each one of us has our unique combination of life circumstances, ego traits, talents and gifts. Have you ever explored what you truly are? Have you figured out what you are good at and what gifts you have to offer to the world?

2. People living their lives with purpose are based on awareness of their motives and decision making. How and why did you choose your academic majors, career, spouse/partner or some other critical things?

3. In the article, it suggests that we feel happy within when we are following our hearts to do what we love to do. What are you passionate about recently? What new perceptions have you gained from these interests?

Session 2

4. Last week, when you were reviewing the past and planning the future during the Chinese New Year holidays, did you conclude that you had a good year last year and what are some of your wishes and resolutions for this coming year?

5. The fifth key to purposeful living stated in the article mentions living our lives with love, passion and intention, so that we can do/be/have anything we desire in our life. In 20 years, what do you envision for yourself? Please exercise your imagination!

6. There is a nice punchline at the end of the article: "Get off the gerbil wheel of life and start carving out your own path. And don't forget to stop and smell the roses along the way." What is a gerbil wheel? What does the author mean with her advice to stop and smell the roses? How you handle pressure or sweeten your lives in the course of pursuing your dreams?


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Further Reading: Flow

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

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網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
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Time：第244次例會，2010年03月06日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Elaine Liao / Speaker: Yi / Photographer: Brian Huang / Gourmet: Dimitri Lee / Happy Time: Paul Tsai

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Maybe Not<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Do you have the habit of doing exercise? How often do you work out? Why do you do it? How important do you think exercising is?

2. Do you jog? Do you love jogging? Why or why not? If you do, how often do you jog and where do you usually do it?

3. Have you learned any new phrases in this article? Which new word(s) or phrases do you find the most useful or interesting? What is osteoarthritis?

Session 2

4. Which part in this article do you find the most surprising or informative? Explain yourself to your group.

5. Do you believe in what the article suggests (that jogging may not hurt our knees)? Why or why not? Would you be more willing to take on jogging if research shows that your knees would still be sound after years of jogging?

6. Do you have any personal experience related/similar to what the article talks about? Do you have any advice to offer those who regularly exercise? Do you think running helps one to stay young?

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Bonus Info: How to live to be 100+

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：新竹第59 次例會，2010年03月06日（週六）下午2:30~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Free Talk / Topic Discussion
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Topic Discussion
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Happy
Assistant Host:

Topic: Pounds Lost on Atkins Diet May Quickly Return
Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/healt ... gewanted=1

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Have you ever tried to lose weight? If so, please share your experiences with us? What are some conclusions from the article above?

2. Have you heard of the Atkins diet? Do you think it works? Have you ever experienced rapid weight gain after dieting? What are some possible concerns you may have if you were to follow the Atkins Diet?

3. Do you avoid intaking any particular foods for any dietary or faith reasons? What are some foods you cannot resist in the night markets?


Session 2

4. What are some goals or situations that would help you to lose weight efficiently? Some examples may be for bridal photos, dates, health improvement, among others.

5. Have you heard of any strange ways to lose weight? Please share these methods with us, if possible.

6. What is a healthy rate of weight loss, in your opinion? Is it something like 1 kg per week or month? Do you exercise during your dieting periods, and how much per day?



例會須知
1. 請準時到場，以維持例會品質。
2. 參與例會前，請自行列印或抄寫例會當天討論的文章及探討的問題並帶至現場。
3. 參與例會前，請先閱讀例會當天討論的文章並請先思考過探討的問題。
4. 來賓不需事先報名，可免費觀摩3次，各分會會員費 1000 NT只需繳納一次，終身有效。

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新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：新竹第 58 次例會，2010年02月23日（週二）19:00~21:00
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
19:00~19:50 Free Talk / Topic Discussion
19:50~20:00 Change Group and then Break Time
20:00~20:50 Topic Discussion
20:50~21:00 Happy Time

Host: Happy
Assistant Host:

Topic: Avatar Review
Source:
http://www.newsinfilm.com/2009/12/19/avatar-review/

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Do you remember how many movies have given you a big impress and how?

2. Have you seen the movie Avatar? If no, what kind of movie do you think it will be? If yes, which part do you like most?

Session 2

3. Do you agree that a good movie can inspire people?

4. If you have seen Avatar, what message Avatar has sent you? Or what movie has sent you a big inspiration?

5. What is your definition of a good movie?



例會須知
1. 請準時到場，以維持例會品質。
2. 參與例會前，請自行列印或抄寫例會當天討論的文章及探討的問題並帶至現場。
3. 參與例會前，請先閱讀例會當天討論的文章並請先思考過探討的問題。
4. 來賓不需事先報名，可免費觀摩3次，各分會會員費 1000 NT只需繳納一次，終身有效。

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新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第 65 次例會，2010年2月27日（週六）下午2:30 ~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Introductions+Topic Discussion
15:40~15:45 Change Group+Break
15:45~16:50 Article Discussion
16:50~17:15 Host invite attendant to share feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time Conductor conduct Happy Time Session:

Host: James
Assistant Host:

2010 Feb Host List:
Feb 6 Eugenia
Feb 27 James

Topic："Presentation Effectiveness"

Source: http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=360&issueid=90&franchisee=907300
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=361&issueid=90&franchisee=907300
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=362&issueid=90&franchisee=907300


Questions for Discussion:
1. What is your opinion? People who make a good speech on stage are by learning or just a born skill?

2. What is the most important thing when making a presentation? Is it being relaxed and natural?

3. Who is the greatest speaker you have ever met or heard, and why do you think he/she is a very good speaker?

4. Please rate your presentation skills from 1 to 10(1:very low, 10:outstanding), and tell us how the number presents your presentation ability? If you have the opportunity to make a speech in front of group, what do you need to overcome first? Why?




例會須知
參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



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新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, Every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台中，每週六 (2008年7月起)
Taichung, every Saturday
from July, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台北，每週六 (2005年6月起)
Taipei, every Saturday
from June, 2005
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第 5 次例會，2010年2月27日（週六）下午2:30~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:30 Free Talk / Topic Discussion
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group and then Break Time
16:00~17:15 Topic Discussion
17:15~17:30 Happy Time

Host: Cheng Yuan
Assistant Host:

Topic: Devoted to Distraction
Source:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/print/20188


Questions:

Session 1

1. How often are you aware of devoting to distraction in a day?

2. What kinds of situations will you devote to distraction most intentionally? What kinds of situations will you space out unconsciously ?

3. How did you feel when you found yourself spacing out? How did others treat you when they found you spacing out? How did you deal with it?

Session 2

4. Do you agree with the viewpoint of this article?

5. What will be your reaction when you find out that your children are daydreaming during doing homework or studying? How about finding your partner spacing out when you are sharing?

6. How did we learn to devote to distraction, especially intentionally distracting ourselves?



例會須知
1. 請準時到場，以維持例會品質。
2. 參與例會前，請自行列印或抄寫例會當天討論的文章及探討的問題並帶至現場。
3. 參與例會前，請先閱讀例會當天討論的文章並請先思考過探討的問題。
4. 來賓不需事先報名，可免費觀摩3次，各分會會員費 1000 NT只需繳納一次，終身有效。

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台南，每月第二個禮拜六 (2009年11月起)
Taichung, the 2nd Saturday every month
from November, 2009
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Dear all:

There is NO gathering on these two days due to Chinese New Year.

Just enjoy the long holiday~~~

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第 66 次例會，2010年3月6日（週六）下午2:30 ~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Introductions+Topic Discussion
15:40~15:45 Change Group+Break
15:45~16:50 Article Discussion
16:50~17:15 Host invite attendant to share feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time Conductor conduct Happy Time Session:

Host: Sylvia
Assistant Host:

2010 March Host List:
March 06 Sylvia
March 13 Brenda
March 20 Tom
March 27 Stacey

Free talk: Photo Share (Please share your photo files in Lunar New Years)

Topic: "The Workers of the Future - Are Millennials better at navigating the current job market? "

Source: http://www.newsweek.com/id/234177

Questions for Discussion:
1. Are you a 9-to-5 office worker or do you own your business?
What are the must--have skills for the job?

2. Do you prefer to work for a company or start your own business? What are your concerns for job hunting and career paths?

3. Nowadays people tend to start families later, buy homes later and retire later. Do you think it is a good sign? How does this trend affect our daily lives?

4. "The economy is actually creating a type of work that suits Millennials well and does not suit baby boomers." Do you agree with that? Why? Or Why not?

5. Have you ever heard of the 「ant tribes」 in China? Do you think it may pose a problem to the society? If you were the political leader in China, what would you do to solve the problem? ( ant tribes: http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/none/chin ... ibe-460917)






例會須知
參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



請將社團網站，加入我的最愛
http://www.happyforum.org/


新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, Every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台中，每週六 (2008年7月起)
Taichung, every Saturday
from July, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台北，每週六 (2005年6月起)
Taipei, every Saturday
from June, 2005
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Dear All,

Here comes the numbers and the members of Happy English Club.
For your reference.


#1 Happy Chan
#2 Sam Cheng
#3 James Shi
#4 Gary Kong
#5 Allen Chang
#6 Eva Sue
#7 Sherry Juan
#8 Wei Wang
#9 Alen Huang
#10 Claire Liu
#11 Vincent Jan
#12 David Chen
#13 Mandy Lin
#14 Julian Lin
#15 James Huang
#16 Kylie Sun
#17 Doris Kuo
#18 Cathy Hsieh
#19 Auther Wang
#20 Edison Lee
#21 Ken Fu
#22 Cathy Lin
#23 Eve
#24 Josper Hwaung
#25 Stanley Ho
#26 Sonya Yeh
#27 Mark Liu
#28 Iris Chen
#29 Dustin Wu
#30 Benjamin Yeh
#31 Nancy Liu
#32 Miao Chueh
#33 Devin Lu
#34 James Jiang
#35 Soya Wu
#36 Brooky
#37 Mindy Su
#38 Haley
#39 Annie Chung
#40 Hannah Li
#41 Howard
#42 Fenny
#43 Chris Hsiao
#44 Dirk Bremann
#45 Sam Wu
#46 Mark
#47 Milena Hsieh
#48 Ben Yang
#49 Steven Huang
#50 Maggie Huang
#51 Lin
#52 Melissa Liu
#53 Chaw Chen
#54 Kent
#55 Gravin Chen
#56 Thomas Tsai
#57 Vicky Tsai
#58 Eugene Huang
#59 Cheng Hui Ying
#60 Michelle Chou
##61 Jeff Chao
#62 Ken Tsai
#63 Megan Chen
#64 Lucia Kuo
#65 Julia Tsai
#66 Denny Chen
#67 Benjamin Hu
#68 Andrew Hsu
#69 Duke Hsieh
#70 Charlie Yang
#71 Mindy Lee
#72 Lancy Wang
#73 Louisa Chen
#74 Angela Hsieh
#75 Steven Wang
#76 Murphy Yang
#77 Bernard Chen
#78 France Chen
#79 Mabel Li
#80 Angel Chan
#81 Jacky Lin
#82 Sakura Huang
#83 Peter Huang
#84 Elisa Tai
#85 Ines Tsai
#86 Rebecca Lu
#87 Sophia Chiu
#88 Robert Yeh
#89 Rock Chang
#90 Coralie Chang
#91 Leo Huang
#92 Stephanie Hong
#93 Ivy Lai
#94 Bess Chung
#95 Heidi Chan
#96 Rico Fang
#97 Eliko Tseng
#98 Jammy Tsai
#99 Teresa Lin
#100 Anne Liu
#101 Gina Huang
#102 Mandy Liao
#103 Leon Yu
#104 Mavis Wu
#105 Jennifer Lin
#106 Johnson Fan
#107 Michael Chan
#108 Grace Cheng
#109 Sam
#110 Leon Chuang
#111 Sunny Chak
#112 Bill Liao
#113 Luis Ko
#114 Jack Chang
#115 George Tang
#116 Monica Lin
#117 Eva Wu
#118 Tim Shen
#119 Benjamin Lin
#120 Darren Chan
#121 CoCo Kuo
#122 Grace Lee
#123 Amy Zheng
#124 Martin Lu
#125 Amy Kao
#126 Ting Ku
#127 Ramesh
#128 Louis Tsai
#129 Mona Chang
#130 Carmen Tao
#131 Timothy Cheng
#132 Wofy Lo
#133 Jack Lee
#134 Brady Wang
#135 Eric Chen
#136 Carol Chang
#137 Loreu Yu
#138 Chi Tang
#139 Warren Chiang
#140 Jonathan Chiang
#141 Golden Chiang
#142 Dimitri Lee
#143 Junior Chang
#144 Yan-Chi, Chang
#145 Louise Kuo
#146 Ethan Tseng
#147 Alice Lin
#148 Kylie Chen
#149 Richard Liang
#150 John Tang
#151 Chris Chen
#152 Selena Chang
#153 Harold Kuo
#154 Robin
#155 Betty Chen
#156 Mark Tseng
#157 Howard Chen
#158 Celia Chen
#159 Bonita Fang
#160 Tommy Cheng
#161 Daphne Syu
#162 Tracy Weng
#163 Nicole Liu
#164 Stacey Chang
#165 Shoron Cheng
#166 Henry Hsu
#167 Nadine Lan
#168 Andrew Chi
#169 Helen Ho
#170 Vivan Yeh
#171 Willie Cheng
#172 Howard Chen
#173 Kristi Wang
#174 Karen Chou
#175 May Hsu
#176 Richard Chen
#177 Fiona Li
#178 Cody Chang
#179 Adi Wu
#180 Dustin Hsu
#181 Remous Wan
#182 Iris Chang

Dear All,
We, presidents, will vote for a slogan in 2010 Summer Convention at Taichung on June 26th, 2010. If your slogan suggestion is chosen to be our association slogan, you will be rewarded
1,800 NTD.

20061023, slogan wanted.
20070623, Officer Meeting, the award for the Slogan is 1,800 NTD.
20091226, 2009 Winter Convention in Taipei, Presidents had the consensus to vote for a slogan in 2010 Summer Convention.
20100531, the deadline for providing slogan options on our forum.
20100601-20100625, every branch choose 3 slogans.
20100626, 2010 Summer Convention in Taichung, Presidents will vote for a slogan for Happy English Association.


20091226, 2009 Winter Convention in Taipei
from left to right: the 9th Hsinchu/Kaohsiung/Taichung/Taipei Presidents
Happy Chan/Benjamin Yeh/Tzong Chen/Dustin Hsu

~~LAST ONE SEAT~~

Jumper: (Registration is FULL)
Boyx8:Brady,Paul,Warren,Louis,Matt,Brian(Fiona's friend:Kevin,CK Huang)
Girlx4:Fiona,(Fiona's friend:Emily,Yi-Ping,Amanda)
CHILDx2:Warren's twins
Cheer teamx5:Iris,Elisa,Maggie,Richard and his gf
Car:Brady(4),Paul(4),Warren(4),Amanda(3),Brian(4),Richard(2)


Hey guys!! Wanna do something cool in 2010???
We will have a coolest outing , I can definitely make sure you will have a unforgetable memory if you join this outing!
If you like exciting activity, this outing is your best choice to join; if you want to see your friend scream loudly but you don't want to have a bungee junping, don't worry about that, we also need some photographers to make a shot!!!



The jumping place is in 桃園復興鄉大漢橋, the height is 72m, we will finish before lunch.
Website: http://www.bungy.com.tw/bungycom.htm
Jumping price: NTD1900(for over 12 ppl), NTD1800(for over 20 ppl)



Date: 2010.02.27
Time: not decided yet
Outing activities: Bungee Jumping+other tour in Taoyaun county
Deadline: jumper--1/31; cheer team:2/20
Down Payment: jumper--NTD2400 ; cheer team--NTD500
Bank info: code: 007(第一銀行), account: 146-68-019666 (李佩珊)
please sent me the last 4-digit after remit
Insurance: please sent your personal data to Fiona
email: learnyou83@gmail.com



Insurance:
http://www.happyforum.org/files/insurance.xls

Activity: Triathlon Race(三項全能競賽), you can find the introduction in wiki

Total:15ppl, Max:15ppl
Available(X0)

Half Distance(半程)(X3):
$Paul, $Brian, $Brady

Triathlon Relays(接力)(X12):

Team 1: Tiffany(swimming), Iris(cycling), Nancy(running) Superwoman Team
Team 2: Dimitri(swimming), Mary(cycling), Chris(running)
Team 3: $Louise(swimming), $Jerry(cycling), $Elisa(running)
Team 4: $Matt(swimming), $Louis(cycling), $Maggie(running)

CarX4(X14):Brady(X2+bike),Paul(X4),Brian(X4),Louise(X5)

Time: 20100410

Place: 西湖渡假村

Registration deadline: 20100312

Half Distance Triathlon(半程)(4/10):Swimming:0.75km, Cycling:20km, Running:5km
Full Distance Triathlon(全程)(4/11):Swimming:1.5km, Cycling:40km, Running:10km
Triathlon Relays(接力)(4/10):Swimming:0.75km, Cycling:20km, Running:5km

For other details, check here

Participants: Elisa, Brady, Dimitri, Louis,Paul, Louise...

Hi there !

Are you fan of dumplings ?
let me introduce a nice dumpling restaurant to you:
they've got more than 40 kinds of dumplings ! with different sort of hot pot too !!
青蔥鮮蝦旗魚餃

孜然烤羊肉串

蒜苗旗魚蝦仁

酸菜白肉鍋





feeling hungry now ?

Join us !! see you then !

Date: Friday Feb 12, 2010
Time: 19:00
place: 哈爾濱餃王風味小館在
Add: 台北市光復南路290巷51號
(捷運國父紀念館站2號出口步行2分鐘)
Tel :02-27316702

more references:
http://www.christabelle.idv.tw/archives/361
http://stephentsai.pixnet.net/blog/post/12993048
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/enya422/6898274
http://blog.xuite.net/ayan/blog/10156569

(Sorry that if you've been told about this anecdote by me verbally.)

As a member of the Ambassadors Theater, I was notified that they were holding series of events to mark its anniversary in October. For example, if you were a member and saw a movie there in October, you could possibly win an IPod Nano based on a number they gave you. The prizes also included 52 or 26 free movie tickets. Names of the winners would be disclosed on October 31st.

It is known that it's so hard to win a super big prize, but I still went there in mid-October with my friend to see "Julie & Julia." I put the tickets in their lucky draw box after the movie in the hope of winning a very "small" prize and did check the winner list right on October 31.

While I was surfing its Web site that day, Oh, My God, I saw my name on it. I incredibly won a free 10-day trip to France worth NT$130,000. It was just like a dream then.

You may want to ask me why the value is a lot higher than other package tours to France - because the trip includes meals at 3-star Michelin-rated restaurants in France and the food was exactly my motivation to see "Julie & Julia." I spent NT$440 on the tickets for two people and this was so worthwhile.

The theater agent told me that it is valid within one year, and hopefully I can share the trip with our members soon.

Boyx9 : Louis, Remous, Paul, Brian, Dimitri, Joe(Elisa's friend), Dustin, Ian, Chris
Girlx9 : Elisa, Shoron, Shoron's friend, Iris, Mary(Iris' cousin), Bess, Grace, Carol, Amanda

Hello guys~
Let's ride bicycles.
I can promise you that you will ride bicycles easily and safely this time.

Date: 2010.3.14
Time: 13:40
Outing Activities: 碧潭卡踏車之旅
Raining-Backup Date: N/A(if it rains, the outing will be changed from 碧潭卡踏車 to ice skating in 小巨蛋.)
Deadline: n/a

We are each responsible for bicycle rent fee(要押金或有照片的證件), dinner and other personal costs.
You can choose 甲租乙還 or 甲租甲還 when renting a bicycle.

北縣自行車租借費率
http://www.rhbd.tpc.gov.tw/_file/1114/S ... 00003.html
假日租借時間 08:00~17:30(還車截止18:30)
服務電話 02-8911-8854

Equipment:
*保暖外套,
*comfortable shoes, sunscreen, you can equip everything you want, camera, and a happy heart

Conductor: Brian
Assistant: Elisa

◎碧潭租借站: 搭乘捷運淡水線至碧潭站，步行至碧潭吊橋旁岔路，往高速公路高架橋下即所在位置
For your reference: http://www.cycling-lifestyle.org.tw/ren ... entalid=24

碧潭租借站→碧潭風景區→秀朗清溪公園→永和綠寶石河濱公園→華中河濱公園→馬場盯紀念公園→折返至碧潭租借站

14:00 碧潭租借站 - departure
14:00-15:30 碧潭租借站→華中河濱公園(about 10km)
15:30-17:00 華中河濱公園→碧潭租借站(about 10km)
17:00-17:30 碧潭租借站

※羊世界羊肉爐200元吃到飽※
http://tw.eliwp.com/0229147155/
http://www.ipeen.com.tw/shop/shop.php?id=52069

After having dinner, we can take a walk nearby.

Dear All,

As part of the event in Happy English Club, we will be having birthday celebration every 3 months with all blessings from the club members.

This year as a start, our very first birthday party will take place in March.

Thank you so much to Chester who will be our first birthday conductor to arrange this special party.

And now, for the conductor, please help to get the list of birthday babies from our kind looking president...
Meanwhile, for those whose birthday falls between Jan - Mar, please pass over your name to Chester (just in case your name is left out or somehow missing from the list, you better submit your name before forgotten)

I am also glad that we have gotten the rest of the bday conductors for this year.
Here goes the list:

June - Ian
September - Chris
December - Louis

Thank you so much for your kindness act. Kindly help to update the celebration detail which is only the exact date you are going to hold the birthday party, (nice to have) celebration idea a week before in the forum.

Muchas gracias!!!
**Thank you very much in Spanish**



Cheers,
Amanda

Hello my friends,

I'm desperately looking for a native speaker/English teacher to correct my English writting. Becaus I frequently use English in a Chinese way, I hope a writting class could help me to avoid such a problem gradually.

My idea is that I would prepare a piece of writting once or twice a week, and e-mail them to the teacher. The way to charge me may depend on the words I wrote, or any other way we both agreed. If anyone is interested in it, or you know anyone who might be interested, please tell me. Maybe we could discuss on MSN, or over the phone. ^^

-Chris Chen

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第242次例會，2010年02月20日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Timothy Cheng / Speaker: Chris Chen / Photographer: Karen Chou / Gourmet: TBD / Happy Time: Stanley Liu

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Will it be hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Live Your Life on Purpose<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Every person is unique, and each one of us has our unique combination of life circumstances, ego traits, talents and gifts. Have you ever explored what you truly are? Have you figured out what you are good at and what gifts you have to offer to the world?

2. People living their lives with purpose are based on awareness of their motives and decision making. How and why did you choose your academic majors, career, spouse/partner or some other critical things?

3. In the article, it suggests that we feel happy within when we are following our hearts to do what we love to do. What are you passionate about recently? What new perceptions have you gained from these interests?

Session 2

4. Last week, when you were reviewing the past and planning the future during the Chinese New Year holidays, did you conclude that you had a good year last year and what are some of your wishes and resolutions for this coming year?

5. The fifth key to purposeful living stated in the article mentions living our lives with love, passion and intention, so that we can do/be/have anything we desire in our life. In 20 years, what do you envision for yourself? Please exercise your imagination!

6. There is a nice punchline at the end of the article: "Get off the gerbil wheel of life and start carving out your own path. And don't forget to stop and smell the roses along the way." What is a gerbil wheel? What does the author mean with her advice to stop and smell the roses? How you handle pressure or sweeten your lives in the course of pursuing your dreams?


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Further Reading: Flow

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第243次例會，2010年02月27日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Ian Chang / Speaker: Dimitri Lee / Photographer: Willie Cheng / Gourmet: Elaine Liao / Happy Time: Elaine Liao

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Tablet computing: The book of Jobs<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. What is Apple's iPad? What can you do with an iPad? What were your expectations before its announcement? Did the initial iPad specifications meet your expectations?

2. Will you buy an iPad for yourself or as a gift? Why? Do you think the iPad will be a hit in the market? Do you think we are too reliant on gadgets?

3. How often do you read on a computer? Are you in the market for an e-reader? What are your expectations for an e-reader? Will you buy an e-reader such as an iPad, a Kindle, or a Nook? Do you think traditional paper books and newspapers will ever cease to exist?

Session 2

4. Why do you think this article has this particular title? In your opinion, is it fitting to relate Mr. Jobs to a savior figure, as the author has done? What are some potential flaws you foresee for this device?

5. What are some of Apple's impacts on the music and computer industries? What will be Apple』s impacts on media industry, according to the article? Do you
agree with the viewpoints of the article?

6. Apple is seen by some as the most innovative company in the world. What are your impressions of Apple』s products? What are the innovations of those products, in your opinion?

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Further Reading: iPad

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第 65 次例會，2010年2月27日（週六）下午2:30 ~5:30點
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:40 Introductions+Topic Discussion
15:40~15:45 Change Group+Break
15:45~16:50 Article Discussion
16:50~17:15 Host invite attendant to share feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time Conductor conduct Happy Time Session:

Host: James
Assistant Host:

2010 Feb Host List:
Feb 6 Eugenia
Feb 27 James

Topic："Presentation Effectiveness"

Source: http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=360&issueid=90&franchisee=907300
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=361&issueid=90&franchisee=907300
http://www.dalecarnegie.com/lead_nurturing/newsletter/newsletter.jsp?artid=362&issueid=90&franchisee=907300


Questions for Discussion:
1. What is your opinion? People who make a good speech on stage are by learning or just a born skill?

2. What is the most important thing when making a presentation? Is it being relaxed and natural?

3. Who is the greatest speaker you have ever met or heard, and why do you think he/she is a very good speaker?

4. Please rate your presentation skills from 1 to 10(1:very low, 10:outstanding), and tell us how the number presents your presentation ability? If you have the opportunity to make a speech in front of group, what do you need to overcome first? Why?




例會須知
參與例會，請自行列印當週的討論文章並帶至現場，圖示如下：



請將社團網站，加入我的最愛
http://www.happyforum.org/


新竹，每週六 (2008年8月起)
Hsinchu, Every Saturday
from Aug, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台中，每週六 (2008年7月起)
Taichung, every Saturday
from July, 2008
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





高雄，每週六 (2007年4月起)
Kaohsiung, every Sunday
from April, 2007
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15





台北，每週六 (2005年6月起)
Taipei, every Saturday
from June, 2005
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Hi, everyone,

This Saturday I am going to bring you to 杭州小籠湯包, which is pretty close to our gathering place,
so we can go there on foot. The average price per person is around $100.

You can check it out by the following link:
http://wiselyview.net/blog/read-746.html

Restaurant Info:
Addr1: 台北市杭州南路二段53之5號 Tel: 02-23935875
Addr2: 台北市杭州南路二段17號 Tel: 02-23931757

Happy English Club 電子報 本報由Host Master Team編審
網站 http://www.happyforum.org/ 歡迎超連結並轉寄網址
論壇 http://www.happyforum.org/happy/ 歡迎至論壇討論

Time：第244次例會，2010年03月06日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
viewtopic.php?t=15

Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location

Taipei Host: Elaine Liao / Speaker: Yi / Photographer: Brian Huang / Gourmet: Dimitri Lee / Happy Time: Paul Tsai

Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?

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Topic Discussion Article: Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Maybe Not<--- Click Me (文章)

Questions for Discussion:

Session 1

1. Do you have the habit of doing exercise? How often do you work out? Why do you do it? How important do you think exercising is?

2. Do you jog? Do you love jogging? Why or why not? If you do, how often do you jog and where do you usually do it?

3. Have you learned any new phrases in this article? Which new word(s) or phrases do you find the most useful or interesting? What is osteoarthritis?

Session 2

4. Which part in this article do you find the most surprising or informative? Explain yourself to your group.

5. Do you believe in what the article suggests (that jogging may not hurt our knees)? Why or why not? Would you be more willing to take on jogging if research shows that your knees would still be sound after years of jogging?

6. Do you have any personal experience related/similar to what the article talks about? Do you have any advice to offer those who regularly exercise? Do you think running helps one to stay young?

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Bonus Info: How to live to be 100+

Vocabulary Help

注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加

Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Fee 100 NT / Member Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Member fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings

台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
viewtopic.php?t=15

Map from Google Street View