Topic Reading-Vol.403-5/19/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

China joins Arctic Council but a decision on the EU is deferred.

When global warming melts ice, as mentioned in the last issue on Mt. Everest, in and around Polar Regions, people, enterprises and countries of other regions become eager to join the circle to discuss how to get benefits from them, even as observers.

It’s so sad to find such interests or initiatives have never been displayed when the agenda of the causes are only on protecting the environment.

Enjoy reading and learning about the hottest move around the coldest region. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22527822

Topic Reading-Vol.402-5/18/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

Mount Everest's Ice Is Melting.

The glaciers have retreated, precipitation, both snow and rain, has dropped and temperatures have risen in the Mount Everest region over the course of last two decades, when economies of Asia have drastically grown. Are these signs of global or regional warming?

The world’s tallest mountain range seems to have been suffering from environmental problems such as litters and leftovers by the climbers on top of this warming effect.

Enjoy reading and learning about how global warming affects this highland region.

http://weather.yahoo.com/mount-everests-ice-melting-190137522.html

Topic Reading-Vol.401-5/17/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy

One of the most successful and popular actresses, also known as world humanitarian envoy and representative, had to make one of the toughest decisions a woman has to make; to remove her both breasts to reduce the risk of getting cancers, which killed her mother at the age of 56.

Having a living partner, three adopted and three biological children, she had no choice but to undergo a very complicated surgery.

Enjoy reading and learning about how strong Ms. Jolie is to cope with her fate. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22520720

Topic Reading-Vol.400-5/16/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

Solar Plane #2: Funny-looking plane designed to make history.

More photos and stories about the solar plane that is on the way fly across America.

This time, an answer to your natural question is presented.

Q: What happens in the cockpit when nature calls?

A: When the plane takes off, you have full bottles of water on the right side and empty bottles on the left side and when you land, it's the other way around.

Enjoy reading and learning about this historic flight venture that is most friendly to nature. 

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/13/tech/solar-plane/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

 

 

Topic Reading-Vol.399-5/15/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

From James Bond to the boardroom: What the Royal Navy can teach leaders

Are you happier to do whatever being told to do, or asking others what to do? Which do you think you will be more suitable than the other, doing things right or doing the right thing?

The former choices are for the staff and managers and the latter for the leaders. Whichever your choices might be, the key is whether you’re happy to do those things or not, and it seems that Royal Navy’s soft skills make people think and do things in a motivating fashion instead of forcefully.

Enjoy reading and learning about the soft skills being developed in the sea and on the land. 

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/06/opinion/royal-navy-way-of-leadership/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

 

Topic Reading-Vol.398-5/14/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

Sir Alex Ferguson: Man Utd lift Premier League trophy.

The man, honored with Sir title, has lead the strongest and most widely supported football teams 1,499 games ever since he took its manager’s position in 1986, and has won 13 premier cup trophies and many other big titles.

As you might know, Manchester United is one of the wealthiest professional football teams in the world. It became the first sports team in the world to be valued at $3 billion, over 50% higher than the second most valued team. There is no wonder why the team can bring in the top players to be top of the league.

Enjoy reading and learning about the legendary manager of the best football club. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22504255

Topic Reading-Vol.397-5/13/2013

Topic Reading-Vol.397-5/13/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,

Carbon dioxide passes symbolic mark.

400ppm, reads particles per million, is the same level of CO2 in the atmosphere as was in three to five million years ago on this planet, when the average temperature was higher than it is now.

To clarify how significant to pass this 400ppm mark is that the measurement was only 315ppm a half century ago when it started to be taken. You may then ask how we know the level of CO2 in a couple of millions of years ago.

If you want to know, enjoy reading and learning how we measure the CO2 level of now and in the past. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22486153