4月份 賽程轉播表
║ Date Teams TV Time/Repeat
║ 3.29 Sat BOS vs LAD ESPN 10:30 17:30
║ 3.30 Sun BOS cs LAD FTV 10:00 21:00
║ ESPN 10:00 17:30 21:00
║ 3.31 Mon ATL vs WSH ESPN 08:00 17:00 21:30
║ 4.01 Tue TOR vs NYY FTV 00:55 21:00
║ ESPN 01:00 08:30 13:30
║ 4.02 Wed SF vs LAD FTV 10:00 21:00
║ ESPN 10:00 23:00
║ 4.03 Thu TOR vs NYY FTV 06:55
║ ESPN 07:00 14:00 21:30
║ 4.04 Fri TOR vs NYY ESPN 07:00 14:00 23:00
║ 4.05 Sat TB vs NYY ESPN 07:00 14:00 21:30
║ 4.06 Sun TB vs NYY ESPN 01:00 10:00 14:00
║ 4.07 Mon TB vs NYY ESPN 01:00 08:30 13:30
║ 4.08 Tue TB vs NYY ESPN 07:00 14:00 17:00
║ 4.09 Wed NYY vs KC ESPN 04:00 14:00 17:30
4.10 Thu NYY vs KC ESPN 08:00 14:00 17:00
3.28.2008
3.23.2008
Chief Umpire praises Dou-liou Baseball Stadium
Chief Umpire praises Dou-liou Baseball Stadium
[Wen Ling Huang]
Richard Runchey, director of umpires for the International Baseball Federation (IBAF), went to Dou-liou and Intercontinental baseball stadiums with tournament director Jan Essleman and other colleagues today.
2008 IBAF Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament will take place from 7th March 2008. Runchey checked the safety standards of two stadiums and praised Dou-liuo one, “It’s beautiful, very beautiful.” Essleman also agreed that, “Intercontinental Stadium is probably the best one in Taiwan, but Dou-liuo Stadium is also very nice.”
While high approval ratings, chief umpire pointed out that some rubbers mats on the warning chain in Dou-liuo ballpark don’t fit very well. The place becomes a bit uneven and this may cause players’ injuries.
Moreover, the area originally designed for photographers is restricted to TV video cameras only now. According to Runchey, “We need to put a fence around this area, in case photographers moving out and impacting the games.” “Only TV, not photographers” is the new principle for that media area.
They later try to pitch on the pitcher’s mound, and found that it is lower than they expected. But the defects above all can be corrected before the match day. “There should be more games and teams playing here,” Runchey said. He hopes more fans can come to this beautiful stadium, particularly for the coming tournament.
[Wen Ling Huang]
Richard Runchey, director of umpires for the International Baseball Federation (IBAF), went to Dou-liou and Intercontinental baseball stadiums with tournament director Jan Essleman and other colleagues today.
2008 IBAF Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament will take place from 7th March 2008. Runchey checked the safety standards of two stadiums and praised Dou-liuo one, “It’s beautiful, very beautiful.” Essleman also agreed that, “Intercontinental Stadium is probably the best one in Taiwan, but Dou-liuo Stadium is also very nice.”
While high approval ratings, chief umpire pointed out that some rubbers mats on the warning chain in Dou-liuo ballpark don’t fit very well. The place becomes a bit uneven and this may cause players’ injuries.
Moreover, the area originally designed for photographers is restricted to TV video cameras only now. According to Runchey, “We need to put a fence around this area, in case photographers moving out and impacting the games.” “Only TV, not photographers” is the new principle for that media area.
They later try to pitch on the pitcher’s mound, and found that it is lower than they expected. But the defects above all can be corrected before the match day. “There should be more games and teams playing here,” Runchey said. He hopes more fans can come to this beautiful stadium, particularly for the coming tournament.
3.16.2007
Tibet
Budget travel to Tibet
Travelers may spend one month wandering in Tibet. In these days, how to arrange this trip in an economical way? Here are some tips divided by transportation and accommodation.
Transportation
There are several routes to arrive Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Air
Departuring from Britain, you can fly to Beijing or Chengdu. Both cities offer direct flights and trains to Lhasa.
Here are some travel agents providing cheap tickets.
Flights tickets to Beijing/ Chengdu during Easter
TEL WEBSITE MIN. PRICE (EX. TAX)
Beijing Chengdu
Radar Travel 0161 920 9689 http://www.radartravel.co.uk/ticket.htm GBP 225 GBP
235
OMEGA 0870 027 8668 http://www.omegatravel.ltd.uk/ GBP 230 GBP
337.9
Ours Travel 0207 388 8955 http://www.ourstravel.com/index2e.htm GBP 220 GBP
230
Also, here is a useful search engine helping travelers to compare tickets price offered by various airlines.
Booking Buddy:
http://www.bookingbuddy.com/
Tips:
Normally, during the off-season, return tickets between London and Beijing cost from GBP 209 included taxes.
Train
Whether arriving Beijing or Chengdu, you can take a train to Lhasa. It is a cheap way but takes about two hours.
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa runs from Beijing, Lanzou, Chengdu and Chongqing.
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway Timetable
Timetable Total lengths Hard seat Hard sleeper Soft sleeper
Beijing to Lhasa Beijing 21:30 to Lhasa 20:58 (the third day)/ Lhasa 8:00 to Beijing 8:00 (the third day) 4064 KM 389
yuan 813
yuan 1262
yuan
Chengdu to Lhasa Chengdu 18:18 to Lhasa 18:28 (the third day)/ Lhasa 9:05 to Chengdu 9:05 (the third day) 3360 KM 331
yuan 712
yuan 1104
yuan
Tips:
• You may go to Beijing West Station to queue for a ticket. Most of travel agency will not do that for you, because the tickets are very limited while demands are huge.
• Tickets are only to be sold to individuals with ID and foreigners need to present Tibet Travel Permit.
• Everybody can buy only up to 3 tickets, and you could queue hours there and be told no seat left for that day.
• Train tickets won't be sold more than 10 days in advance either;
• Try to go after mid-October when it is not that busy.
Otherwise, you can also take a plane to Lhasa. It costs 2040 yuan from Beijing and 1500 yuan from Chengdu.
Tips:
Taking planes to Lhasa is not recommended. Because the latitude changes from flying, you may suffer serious altitude illness.
Car rental
In Tibet, it is a common way to travel by car. All car hire includes vehicle and driver. Foreigners are not permitted to drive in Lhasa.
You can see price on message boards provided by four hotels above, or go to local travel agents. Normally, they may offer 20 percent discount.
Accommodation
There are four reputable hotels in Lhasa, also good options for budget travelers.
TEL Double room Mixed, shared room Standard room Facilities
Banakshol Hotel 0891-6323829 60 25 120-160 per room Free laundry, Restaurant, 24 Hours hot water provided
Kirey Hotel 0891-6323462 150 25 per person/3-7 people per room Off-season 120/ Peak-season 135 Free laundry
Television
Yak Hotel 0891-6323496 90 20 per person/6 people per room 260-380 Internet access
Restaurant
Bar
Laundry service
Snowland Hotel 0891-6323687 60 15 per person/4-6 people per room 250 Television
Restaurant
• Price is in RMB
Tips:
The peak season in Lhasa is between June and late September.
Teresa Teng
Taiwanese legendary singer: Teresa Teng
Which songs can bring strength for thousands of hundred people and have been popular for decades? Teresa Teng, whose Chinese name is Li-Jun Teng, has been regarded as one of the best singers among Asian countries. She emerged from Taiwan television at 14 and died from an asthma attack at the age of 42.
During her singing career, the songbird devoted much time to her country. Her sweet smile and melodious voice comforted Taiwanese troops and earned her the nickname “soldiers’ sweetheart”. In 1989, Teng performed in Paris during the Tiananmen student uprising, singing for those students and proclaiming her support for democracy.
Her famous songs include “When will you be back”, “Your sweet smile”, and ”Small town story”…etc. Over 40 years, her voice remains a vivid memory. One of her American fans, David Malkus, says: ”She lives on in my ears and in my heart.”
More details at:
Teresa Teng’s international fan club
http://www.ttfansclub.com/
Pig's blood cake
Taiwan: Pig’s blood cake
Ti-hoeh-koe, Pig’s blood cake, is made of pork blood and sticky rice. Not only being one of common food materials in the Taiwanese hot pot, but the most popular way is - steamed for a snack.
Taking it out of wooded case, street vendors would cover Pig’s blood cake with a layer of peanut powder and spread some cilantro. The aroma of the chewy rice cake makes everyone’s mouth water. Then, customers can dip it in different chili sauce.
Although people can easily find Pig’s blood cake stalls in Taiwan, the must-go one is in the Gongguan Market, Taipei. Its name is Shao-li Pig’s blood cake. You would not miss it, because there has been a long queue of buyers waiting in front of the stall.
A regular customer, Carol Chang gives visitors a warning: “You’d better go there before six o’clock, or they would be completely sold out after then.”
Shao-li Pig’s blood cake
Address:
Near Tong nan ya cinema, Gongguan Night Market stretches around 136th Lane of Roosevelt Street Section Four, Tingzhou Road Section Three, and Gongguan Station
Price:
Big one- NT.25; Small one- NT.20
3.06.2007
Lost and Found
North and South Korea would reunite families separated since the 1950-53 Korean war over a video link this month and face-to-face meetings in May, the Financial Times said last week.
It reminds me of the same situation between China and Taiwan. In 1945, the National Government moved to Taiwan, and since then, many Chinese soldiers had never seen their families again. Until 1987, first visits of relatives to China were not permitted. However, not everyone could wait for such a long time, so many of them died before reunited with their families.
The brutalities of war lead to a lot of tragedy. What a torture if we lose our family members and have no idea of their lives. Fortunately, North and South Korea give them the second chance. These two countries also resume efforts to cooperate with each other. They will expand economic exchanges with trial runs of a cross-border railway.
I appear to see the hope of peace between them, and it also reminds me of the dismantling of Berlin Wall. Personally, I believe Communism would block countries’ progress. As a result, it is good news that North Korea shows its willingness to connect with South Korea again.
With the cross-border railway, North Koreans who suffer slow starvation could realise a little bit. According to an article in The Australian on 5th March, there are more than one million people in North Korea have been cut off from international food aid. They need food from South Korea. Meanwhile, the south hopes North Korea can stop the nuclear weapons programmes. The friendship between these two countries seems to have become an international issue.
______________________________________________________
References
1 - Financial Times – March 3 2007
2 - The Australian – March 5 2007
It reminds me of the same situation between China and Taiwan. In 1945, the National Government moved to Taiwan, and since then, many Chinese soldiers had never seen their families again. Until 1987, first visits of relatives to China were not permitted. However, not everyone could wait for such a long time, so many of them died before reunited with their families.
The brutalities of war lead to a lot of tragedy. What a torture if we lose our family members and have no idea of their lives. Fortunately, North and South Korea give them the second chance. These two countries also resume efforts to cooperate with each other. They will expand economic exchanges with trial runs of a cross-border railway.
I appear to see the hope of peace between them, and it also reminds me of the dismantling of Berlin Wall. Personally, I believe Communism would block countries’ progress. As a result, it is good news that North Korea shows its willingness to connect with South Korea again.
With the cross-border railway, North Koreans who suffer slow starvation could realise a little bit. According to an article in The Australian on 5th March, there are more than one million people in North Korea have been cut off from international food aid. They need food from South Korea. Meanwhile, the south hopes North Korea can stop the nuclear weapons programmes. The friendship between these two countries seems to have become an international issue.
______________________________________________________
References
1 - Financial Times – March 3 2007
2 - The Australian – March 5 2007
2.24.2007
Shame of Europe?
“Europe has been trying to integrate its minorities into the mainstream for decades” says an article of Time this week.
In this article, the author, Jumana Farouky, provides five ways to help Europe “turn its multicultural reality into something that enriches the Continent.” He suggests European countries should accept Muslims as their families. Also, the best way to keep the peace in such a cultural diverse area is to start with the kids.
I agree these two ideas. Racial discrimination has existed in this world for a long time. We people should make an effort to treat everyone equally whether in Europe or other areas. However, it is undeniable that racism has been a serious problem even in the 21st century.
Immigrations who have different culture, religions and language from local people, often find it difficult to integrate into their society. In some countries, ethnic minorities suffer unfair treatments from their employers and lower salary than the majority. Well, it stones me. How can we judge people on the colour of their skin alone? For me, people’s appearance only consists of skin, the flesh and bones. Anti-discrimination is not a slogan, but an effort.
Many people are scared of Muslim women, for example, because they cannot be seen behind their veils, which is mysterious or unfamiliar with. It seems ridiculous, but truly this idea is their source of fear. However, my idea is, equally recognizing all religions - includes Islam, protects the role of faith in shaping a person’s identity. It is about respecting difference.
In this article, the author, Jumana Farouky, provides five ways to help Europe “turn its multicultural reality into something that enriches the Continent.” He suggests European countries should accept Muslims as their families. Also, the best way to keep the peace in such a cultural diverse area is to start with the kids.
I agree these two ideas. Racial discrimination has existed in this world for a long time. We people should make an effort to treat everyone equally whether in Europe or other areas. However, it is undeniable that racism has been a serious problem even in the 21st century.
Immigrations who have different culture, religions and language from local people, often find it difficult to integrate into their society. In some countries, ethnic minorities suffer unfair treatments from their employers and lower salary than the majority. Well, it stones me. How can we judge people on the colour of their skin alone? For me, people’s appearance only consists of skin, the flesh and bones. Anti-discrimination is not a slogan, but an effort.
Many people are scared of Muslim women, for example, because they cannot be seen behind their veils, which is mysterious or unfamiliar with. It seems ridiculous, but truly this idea is their source of fear. However, my idea is, equally recognizing all religions - includes Islam, protects the role of faith in shaping a person’s identity. It is about respecting difference.
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