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Example 6

Source: http://www.pantip.com/cafe/library/topic/K7592009/K7592009.html

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Topic: The government should stop selling cigarettes
The advantage and disadvantage of selling cigarettes in Thailand has always been a hot issue nowadays. It is inescapable to ignore this issue because cigarettes or tobacco concerns both health reasons and important source of government revenue. A variety of different arguments has been put forward about this topic. This essay will consider the reasons that support selling cigarettes and point to some of the flaws with these opinions. I will then explain the reasons why Thai government should stop selling such the glow of murderous light.

Proponents of selling cigarettes claim that in aspect of economy, tax income from selling tobacco is an abundant wealth of cash of the country. In 2006, Thai government earned about 49,000 million baht from cigarettes’ tax, said Doctor Prakit Wateesatakit, the secretary of Action on Smoking and Health Foundation. However, this profit that the government earns will certainly become a disaster because the government will lose a large amount of money from medical treatment expense. Doctor Prakit also said “In 2006, it was clear that the government lost money from treating people who had diseases by smoking, such as lung cancer and heart attack about 54,000 million baht.” The loss is so much more than the gain. Therefore, tobacco is not simply a money-making product. It is a dangerous substance that must be banned. The government must consider people’s health to be first priority, rather than money.

Proponents of selling cigarettes also argue that smoking is an easy way to release people’s stress. Most smokers believe that when facing stress, a cigarette can release’s their tension within a few second. Nevertheless, they don’t actually release their tension when smoking by all means. It is just the effect of Nicotine- the substance that makes people become relaxed and addicted. Moreover, according to the website of Action on Smoking and Health Foundation, in cigarettes’ smoke, it consists of more than 5,000 hazardous substances destroying nervous system, respiratory system and blood vessels. Nowadays, despite smoking, there are hundreds of ways to reduce tension, without having risks of diseases. Yoga, in particular, is one of the most effective techniques for combating stress. It develops both physical and mental health.

Supporters of selling cigarettes assert that smokers don’t bother non-smokers around because there is an area for smoking. They also said that there is no law forcing them to quit smoking. Nonetheless, it is not about the law. It is about the common sense and conscious, realizing that although there is an area, the cigarettes smoke will go to the air and risk non-smokers’ life. We have a right to breathe fresh air, especially children, but those smokers are so selfish that they do not understand the unfair effect on the innocent. The study of Action on Smoking and Health Foundation showed that one will have two times risk of lung cancer if he lives in the neighborhood of cigarettes smoke whether smoking or not. Tragically, there are a large number of passive smokers or innocent victims who die from breathing cigarettes’ smoke.

All things considered, I disagree with the idea of selling cigarettes. In reality, we are now at the crossroads about the direction and development of a tobacco industry. It is because the government has the contradictory policies of allowing cigarettes on sale and discouraging smoking at the same time. It is a law issue that needs to be fixed as soon as possible. If we leave this problem unchecked, our living standard and our health would deteriorate, so would our economy.


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Topic: The Government Should Stop Selling Cigarettes
The argument between the advantages and disadvantages of selling cigarettes in Thailand has always been a hot issue. It is inescapable to ignore this as the consumption of cigarettes or tobaccos entails health concerns. Yet, this acts as an important source of government’s revenue at the same time. Varieties of different arguments have been put forward and this essay will consider the reasons that support sale of cigarettes and point out some of the flaws with those opinions. The paper will then explain the reasons why Thai government should stop selling such glow of murderous light.

The proponents of cigarette sale claim that, in terms of benefits toward the economy, tax collected from tobacco sale is an abundant source of wealth for the country. In 2006, Thai government received about 49 billion baht from cigarette tax, as claimed by Doctor Prakit Wateesatakit, the secretary of Action on Smoking and Health Foundation. However, this revenue will certainly deem disastrous as the government would be expected to spend a large amount of money on cigarette-related health problems. Doctor Prakit also mentioned that the government had lost money from treating people who were down with diseases due to smoking, such as lung cancer and heart attack. The expense amounted to about 54 billion baht in 2006. It is clear that the loss is so much more than the gain. Therefore, we should not see tobacco as simply a money-making product. It is indeed a dangerous substance that should be banned. Instead of giving more weights to the tax revenue earnings, the government should consider people’s health as the first priority.

In addition, the proponents of selling cigarettes also argue that smoking is an easy way to release stress. Most smokers believe that smoking cigarettes could release tension quickly. Nevertheless, this is not, in reality, a healthy way to release tension. It is simply the effects of Nicotine: a harmful and addictive substance in cigarettes that gives the sense of tranquility. Besides, the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation’s website states that cigarette smoke consists of over 5,000 hazardous substances which destroy nervous system, respiratory system and blood vessels. In my opinion, smoking is just an excuse to release one from stress. Nowadays, there are hundreds of ways to reduce tension without getting oneself near any health risks or diseases. Yoga, in particular, is one of the most effective techniques to combat stress. It helps develop both physical and mental health well-being.

The supporters of cigarette sale also assert that smokers do not affect non-smokers in public as there are now separate areas designated for smoking. They also point out that smoking, by itself, is not against the law. Even so, it is not so about the law but regards individual’s common sense and conscience. Despite the specific smoking areas, cigarette smoke could somehow get into the air and thus be contacted by anyone. The risks to non-smokers’ life is also at stake. I believe in human rights and everyone has the right to breathe fresh air, especially so for children. Uncaring smokers would be selfish if they do not understand or ignore the adverse effects of cigarette smoke on the innocents. Moreover, a study by the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation shows that one will be two times at risk of lung cancer if lived in the neighborhood prone of cigarette smoke, regardless whether he himself smokes or not. Tragically, there are large numbers of passive smokers or innocent victims who would be at high risk of dying from breathing in other’s cigarette smoke.

All things considered, I disagree with the idea of cigarette sale. In the real world, we face tough decisions as the government permits cigarette sale and yet implements rules to discourage smoking in public. Such contradictory policies would call for new legislations to fix the situation as soon as possible. If we leave this problem unchecked, our health and living standards would deteriorate. Inevitably, this will so affect our economy unfavorably.

วันอังคารที่ 3 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

How to Get Answers to 5 Key Questions Before Taking a Job

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Source: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/interview/Is_It_a_Fit__20060908-121225.html?subtopic=Interview+Preparation

Three times during his career, Leslie G. Griffen has asked a prospective employer whether he can walk around the company and talk with employees about how they like their jobs. Twice the employers gave him the go-ahead, which told Griffen they were confident their employees were happy. One employer balked - a sign that this was not a good match.

"Most companies will talk the talk. They'll talk about how important employees are," says Griffen, who is now principal of The Griffen Group, which provides human resources and career coaching and consulting services, in Lee's Summit, Mo. How an employer responds to this request is almost as telling as the answers employees give. "If they pull back in their chair and say, 'You want what?' it's probably an indication that they might not be being straight up with you."

When you're considering taking a new job, it's important to find out how a potential employer treats employees. But getting the answer to that question, along with others that will help you determine if you'll be happy at the company, may take some sleuthing. Here are five questions that will help you decide if the company is a fit - and some unconventional ways to find the answers:

1. What makes employees join this company and stay here? You can always ask your potential manager this question in an interview. But if you ask the employees you see while walking around the premises, as Griffen did, you'll get a wider variety of answers - and possibly more honest ones.

2. How are people treated here? You may not even need to ask anyone this - just observe carefully from the time you set foot in the building. When you arrive for your interview, are you kept waiting with no explanation? Does the interviewer interrupt your conversation to take phone calls? "Try to come at different times if you have multiple interviews," advises Gail Ginder, a leadership coach with the Claros Group in Healdsburg, Calif. That way you'll see if the mood around the building changes with the time of day.

3. What are the unspoken rules? For this and other questions that are best asked of employees, you have two options. One is to use your network to find employees who work at the company but aren't involved in hiring you. The other is to ask your interviewer - but only when it's clear that the interviewer has decided you're the best candidate and is trying to get you to sign on. "When they've decided you're the one, you can ask pretty much anything as long as you ask it well," Ginder says.

4. What happens when people make mistakes? The answer to this will give you insight into the company's management and culture. You can ask it of an interviewer late in the interview process, or ask employees who aren't involved in hiring. The key is to pose the question without sounding like someone who is planning to make a lot of mistakes. Use humor, Ginder advises. "Say, 'If I were lucky enough to be offered this job, I would never want to make a mistake. But what happens here when people make a mistake?'"

5.What is a typical week like? The answer to this question can give insight into everything from how long the workdays are to how many after-hours phone calls you can expect. Vic Snyder, senior career counselor at the University of Washington's Center for Career Services in Seattle, suggests that in informal conversations with employees, you pair this question with one about how often employees take their full vacations.

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No iPhones, iPods at Bill Gates's house

Source: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/40926
Tue Mar 3, 2009 2:39PM EST

Bill Gates's sprawling Washington state compound is, as you might expect, packed to the gills with bleeding-edge gear, from the heated floors and 20-seat home theater to the X-ray machine (for screening the mail, of course) and miles of fiber-optic cabling. But here's what you definitely won't find at chez Gates: an iPhone. In the latest issue of Vogue, Bill's wife, Melinda Gates, reveals that among the "very few things" on "the banned list in our household" are—you guessed it—iPods and iPhones.

Brutal, yes—especially for Bill and Melinda's three kids (two daughters and a son, aged 12, six, and nine, respectively), who'll just have to grin and bear it as their little pals make merry with the latest and greatest iPod.

And even Melinda herself admits to an occasional pang of Apple envy: "Every now and then I look at my friends and say, 'Ooh, I wouldn't mind having that iPhone.'" (Ouch!)

Then again, what else did we expect from Microsoft founder Bill Gates? The man has his pride, not to mention scores of Windows Mobile and Zune team members who'd probably feel a tad bit hurt if Bill Jr. was running around with an iPhone.

So, which phones and MP3 players are on the Gates's "good-to-go" list? Well, there's always the Zune for music and video—not the sexiest MP3 player out there, mind you, but at least it's got Wi-Fi and a snazzy interface.

And of course, there are plenty of Windows Mobile handsets to choose from; personally, I'd go for the Palm Treo Pro (if I had to get a Windows Mobile phone, that is), although it's not exactly a barrel of fun for the teens. Or how about the HTC Touch Pro? That's a pretty cool phone … I guess (as I pat the iPhone 3G in my jeans pocket).

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Example 5

Source: http://www.pantip.com/cafe/library/topic/K7588223/K7588223.html#3

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Application of Self Sufficiency Philosophy
The US subprime crisis is an ongoing economic problem that becomes more apparent during 2007 and 2008, and it is effecting on many financial institutions all over the world, including Thailand. However, it still has many solutions. One is the self sufficiency philosophy. The self sufficiency philosophy is a philosophy that stresses the middle path as an overriding principle for appropriate conduct by the populace at all levels. The self sufficiency philosophy can applied to individual and household, business, and economic policy to solve the economic crisis in Thailand.

The first and important solution for the economic crisis is the individual and household application of the self sufficiency philosophy. You have to decide reasonably in investment and consumption. For example, you have to do financial planning e.g. save money in the bank or think before buying something, do not borrow for no good reasons, and limit your unnecessary luxurious consumption. It will help you not to be in debt.

The second is the business application of the self sufficiency philosophy. If you have the business, you have to manage the risk in your business. Investment in any businesses have a risk, so the investor should study be fore invest, it will decrease the unnecessary risk. Moreover, you have to be responsible to the society. From one concept of the self sufficiency philosophy---One must stop selfish competition and the habit of taking advantage of others---following the Royal speech:
"...The meaning of genuine happiness derived from one's fair conduct, both of intention and action, and not from coincidence or taking advantage of others..."

The third is the economic policy application of the self sufficiency philosophy. The government has to be fair in distribution by strengthening impoverished rural communities. Focus on grassroot economy by adjusts the balance of economic development framework, emphasis on public well-being.

In conclusion, these self sufficiency philosophy applications: individual and household application, business application, and economic application are the solutions to solve the economic crisis in Thailand. The application of the philosophy is not limited to the national level. The philosophy is applicable to people from all walk of life and at all levels.


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Application of Self-Sufficiency Philosophy to Thai Economy
The US subprime crisis is a tacit yet ongoing economic problem that became more apparent during 2007 and 2008. It has affected many financial institutions all over the world, including Thailand. However, in my opinion, it could have been prevented or lessened by practicing self-sufficiency philosophy. Self-sufficiency philosophy stresses the maintaining of the middle path. It is an overriding principle for appropriate conducts. This philosophy could be applied to the following 3 sectors: individuals and households, businesses, and economic policies to recoup Thai economy.

As individuals, households could uphold self-sufficiency philosophy in practice as a solution in times of current economic crisis. This could be manifested through the way we reasonably and sensibly invest and consume. For example, besides prudent financial planning such as saving money in the banks or thinking conscientiously before buying something, we should not borrow without good reasons. In this way, we could limit ourselves from unnecessary luxurious consumption. It is a good way of avoiding debts.

Secondly, the application of the self-sufficiency philosophy is also relevant to business settings. To manage related risks in businesses, investor should carefully examine investment options to reduce unnecessary threats. Despite tough competition, businesses have to be responsible to the society. This is inline with one concept of the self-sufficiency philosophy which states that ‘one must stop selfish competition and the habit of taking advantage of others’. Likewise, it follows one of His Majesty the King’s speeches:
"...The meaning of genuine happiness derived from one's fair conduct, both of intention and action, and not from coincidence or taking advantage of others..."

Lastly, to apply self-sufficiency philosophy in the implementations of sound economic policies, the government must be precautious. It should be compassionate in wealth distribution, especially aimed at strengthening the impoverished rural communities. The government could focus on the grassroots groups and give more weights to economic and public welfare development.

In conclusion, self-sufficiency philosophy concept could be suitably applied to the individuals and households, businesses and economic policies to lessen the impact of economic crisis in Thailand. The relevance of this philosophy is not limited to the national level, but is applicable to people from all walks of life and at all levels.