Category: Footprints
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Whose life is more precious?
That An ex-con man was suspected of beating an NTU professor to death Monday morning draws much criticism from the public, particularly from th opposition party that fingerpoints the government’s amnesty policy and its negligence of protecting the innocent. First of all, I would like to offer condolence to the victim’s family. My heart goes to the professor’s wife because…
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Compromising faith
An Episcopal priest claims herself to be a Muslim. “I am both Muslim and Christian, just like I’m both an American of African descent and a woman. I ‘m 100 percent both,” she said. Can a follower of Christ be also of other religions? In the world of pluralism. we often liken singleness to narrow-mindedness. Most…
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Stand by me
Coasta Rica, once a strong and supportive ally with the Taiwan’s government for nearly 60 years, now has broken its diplomatic relations with Taiwn and established ties with China. We’ll expect to see some fingerpointing going on for the next few days in our political arena. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has offered his regination for taking responsibility for Coasta Rica’s switch. …
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Cow-ism
A Spanish dairy farm has seemingly found the key to producing the best quality of milk. The farm hands have been instructed to treat their milk cows like royalty. Those cows like VIPslive at a five-star hotel. They get waterbeds and electronic brushes. During their milking time the cows have Morzart’s concerto playing around. The strategy…
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A refresing walk around Hutoupi
I happened to read an article on Travel to Hutoupi from China Post. I would highly recommend you to pay a visit to this scenic point, one of tourist attractions in Tainan County. My recent visit was a couple of months ago when my foreign friends was visiting me and we had a relaxing and…
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True love
Having finished grading student’s reflection papers on Shakespeare in Love, I came to realize that most of the students are desperate for love, but afraid of love. They anticipate having such a love as Will and Viola had in the movie. Nevertheless, they have been told or taught that there is no such romantic or…
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Electra complex
A female high schooler was found having sexual relations with five bus drivers. A hospital doctor claimed the young female student’s abnormal practices are reflective of Electra complex. Electra complex is an incestuous desire of a daughter for her father. Electra in Greek mythology, a daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, urged her brother Orestes to…
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Bitter but sweet
As Jesus was about to enter Jerusalem, he knew something terrible would be happening to him. The Jewish leaders would arrest him and nail him on the cross. But Jesus did not hesitate but go straight ahead. He put the Father’s will over his own desire. He knew his life was to glorify God and…
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Instant and delay
It is said that we constantly want what we don’t really need. We want everything quick and fast. Instant messages (MSN/SMS), food (noodles), wealth (Lottery), love (online dating or one night stand), and almost everything instant. The word ‘instant’ is not a sin, but the problem is that in an instant society, we tend to…
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First but last
With various entrance exams coming near, school kids are getting ready for what they’ve been studying; that is to be accepted to top schools. Parents and teachers are also trying hard to help their children to realize their dreams. No one wants to be left behind and are desperate to come on top, to be winner not a…
TJ Gong 