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這是貼出在FB網誌上的文章，現在也放到這裡來分享。

我們在FaceBook 上有一個「路‧自學館」英文讀書會的粉絲專頁，歡迎指教。

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Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistani authorities are blaming Friday's deadly attacks in Lahore on militants with ties to the Pakistani Taliban.

文章來源:心靈雞湯-A Fresh Packet of Sower’s Seeds

The Miracle Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge that spans the river between Manhattan and Brooklyn is simply an engineering miracle. In 1883, a creative engineer, John Roebling, was inspired by an idea for this spectacular bridge project. However, bridge-building expert told him to forget it, it just was not possible. Roebling convinced his son, Washington, an up-and-coming engineer, that the bridge could be built. The two of them conceived the concept of how it could be accomplished and how to overcome the obstacles. Somehow they convinced bankers to finance the project. Then, with unharnessed excitement and energy, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.

The project was only a few months under way when a tragic on-site accident killed John Roebling and severely injured his son. Washington was severely brain-damaged, unable to talk or walk. Everyone thought the project would have to be scrapped, since the Roebling were the only ones who understood how the bridge could be built.

文章作者:David Roth
文章來源:心靈雞湯

Manuel Garcia　

Manuel Garcia, a proud youthful father

文章來源: http://edition.englishclub.com/esl-magazine/how-to-think-in-english-senses/

How to Think in English “Senses”
One question learners often ask is, “How do I train myself to think in English?” This is a tricky question. Your brain naturally thinks in your native language. When you learn a new word or phrase, your brain translates the expression into your dominant language. However, when you immerse yourself in English, this “translation” slowly fades. This is why so many English learners advance quickly when they travel to English speaking countries. They start to hear and see more English words than they do words in their own language. Eventually their brains stop “translating” into their own language and start thinking in English.

One way to think in English is to talk to yourself in English. This “talking” does not have to be out loud. You can do it silently. Start with the 5 senses. Any time you catch yourself tasting, smelling, feeling, seeing, or hearing something new or interesting, try to think of your experience in English. Don’t worry too much about thinking in proper tenses. Just worry about your senses! Let your thoughts wander. Try to go beyond one word answers.

from http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33135926/ns/today-today/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1

Trash the dress
Wedding gowns find life after nuptials in "trash the dress" photos – an increasingly popular trend in bridal photography. Brides wear the dresses for photo shoots in locations that are anything but glamorous -- from junkyards and railroad tracks to swamps and even underwater. The gowns go out in a mess of glory, as most are destroyed during the process. These photos have been collected on Trashthedress.com. Take a look at some of the wild ways wedding dresses have made their final appearances.

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Baby born at 9:09 on 9/9/09 weighs 9 lbs., 9 oz.
Laughter erupted in hospital room when nurse announced significant digits