Grace的進修雜記:)

Applied optics is a field in science that is about the properties and phenomena in visible and invisible light. Techniques in this field have already begun to be applied in users’ daily lives for decades, and therefore scientists have begun to study this subject in more detail recently. According to the research papers, there are many applications of applied optics, including fiber optic adaptive filters, dispersion-managed optical solutions, optical properties of materials, and multiple optical images, among others.
One application of applied optics is to use the optimization of fiber optic adaptive filters, which changes a complicated process into a simple result. In 1991, Paparao, Ghosh, and Allen repeated, “ There is a greater need for easy-to –fabricate and versatile fiber optic signal processing systems in which optical fibers are used for the delay and storage of wideband guided light wave signals,” (Paparao, Ghosh, and Allen 1826-1838) this design gives an advantage to the user. By using fiber optic adaptive filters scientists could keep selected elements, which will help them in their researches. Moreover, the authors have made a huge step in the light wave signals.
In addition to figuring out more information about optical phenomena, scientists would also like to find other wavelength problems. Not only people use common section of wavelength, but also scientists take different section wavelength to put together. Consequently a range of wavelengths can be used in several ways.

I had lunch in Bologna with my classmates when I was in Taiwan.I order a meal which includings pumpkin soup and black tea.
~ NT 199.
波隆那義大利麵有常見的青醬，也有少見的泰式肉醬，在炎熱的南臺灣當然選清爽開胃的泰式肉醬來嘗鮮。

My first apple product is Macbook, and some of my friends warn me that I will have more products from any Apple store.
It is true because Apple stores always have a crowd of people.

It is a serious problem to recall products.
“Cargill Warns Of Salmonella-Tainted Ground Beef In Latest Recall” is a article written by April Fulton. From this article, readers can get information about how many products were recalled recently. It seems to remind people that they need to wake up and not be tired for the situation. What causes the problem of the beef? How can the company sell those unwholesome packages? Customers may need to be warned of this situation especially in this case. The same company made this happen more than once, and people “knowingly eat a recalled food.” That is a strange thing.
First of all, to recall a dangerous product back the company that had occurred twice is a very serious problem. It is not good for customers to eat those unwholesome products. In “Cargill Warns Of Salmonella-Tainted Ground Beef In Latest Recall”, Fulton states, “Stores and government officials say the surge is due to better oversight, better testing. And increased communication about recalls, but some fear consumers may be developing ‘recall fatigue’ and are tuning the messages out.” (Fulton, 2012) I agree with the author. When the government starts to work on this kind of problem, the company would begin to become more carefully about the products; moreover consumers can check it out on the recall list before purchasing.

Last month I had a short summer break to visit my lovely family.

It took me 21hr 10 min to fly home, and it took me 21hr 55min to return school.

“ Fast Food Nation” is a book written by Eric Schlosser. In chapter Seven, the author mentions that employees do not need a special skill to work in slaughterhouses. Because workers always do the same simple action during their working period, some of them may quit the job in short time. Lots of employees are working without permission, and they might cause problems in the company. Due to the poor working conditions, such as odors or pollution, most of time workers might want to find a job, which will pay good salaries to them. Some people who work in the slaughterhouse are illegal immigrants; consequently they might bring crime and drugs to U.S. communities.
Usually customers might not pay attention how the meat comes from, but in chapter seven of “Fast Food Nation” Eric Schlosser (2004) states, “The Company’s low wages and new production techniques transformed and entire beef industry, from the feedlot to the butcher counter.”(p.154) In other words, the employee gets low pay, and the company gets new techniques to make their products have been processed, it changes the environment. I disagree with the author. If the company treats those employees all right, they might have better performance in working. Low wages will not be a good way to cheer up the worker.
It is a shock to me by reading its context, and the author gives his reader an opportunity to see the truth. After I figure out how the meat becomes our food, I would like to eat more vegetables and fruits as a meal. It is great thing that the Iowa Beef Packers revolution had changed lives. In the end of this chapter, the IBP held a public forum at a junior high school. It would help the company to improve their images. In chapter seven of “Fast Food Nation” (Schlosser, 2004) Eric writes, “An IBP executive, a vice president of public relations, confirmed that assessment. ‘And people who work on our lines work hard,’ he told the gathering.’ As the chief of police said, they go home at night and go to bed rather than carouse around town.’”(p.166) Through this point of view, we can assume that the workers are working hard, and they have no time to take a rest or do other things. It is difficult to image this situation which happens in this world. No matter what kind of jobs which you are taking, you need time to relax.

Kaze Japaness Restaurant is a Small Japaness Restaurant in downtown of Hood River. The restaurant provides parking space, but we went late a little so we needed to park the car on the street. (It is free to park on the street during night time.)
I enjoyed the Terkiyi Chicken Don with a bowl of touf and miso soup in this restaurant.

When I got the application form, I have no idea if I can apply ID card in USA?

The city I come from has a lot of friendly people. It is located at south of Taiwan named Kaohsiung.
Most of time the weather is hot and humid in Kaohsiung, and people would like to stay inside without getting sun burn during day time.
There are several companies which chose to set their factories in Kaohsiung. It is the second biggest city in Taiwan. A lot of workers can easily find a job in this city.

It is one of my dream to study abroad when I was a young child.
Last year I came by myself to make my dream come true. Sometimes I got a little homesick, but my friends were very kind to me, and they took care of me; therefore I overcame my nervous. ( Most of ESL students have many obstacles to overcome.)
Well, jet leg didn't bother me in the beginning. I was excited to study abroad.

Before I flight home, I made a list. I like to eat fruits, such as pomelo and mango.

(The following is not only including what I need to put into my suitcase, but it is also including what I want to eat in Taiwan.

It is really hot to stay outdoor, but I don't want to study in library when I am hungry. Take a walk to this place, and it is time for happy hour. (3:00 ~ 6:00, 10:00 ~ close)

I have fresh-cut fries, and a small green salad. When I finish my ice tea, I feel so happy that I have enough power to work on my assignment.

I took paper base TOEFL and iBT TOEFL to meet the requirement. The most important thing for me to prepare those test is "watch time."
By the way, my Strategies in this essay is base on the paper-base one.
As you see, those are my books.

This place gives my university students free drink when we order food there.
I try their Mango Salad, and it is yummy.

My roommate made sweet soup with Edible tree fungus after we ate dinner.
First step -> Put edible tree fungus into water for 30 mins, and you need to throw away the water.
Second step-> Boil a pot of water to put edile tree fungus into the water.