Superstitions-----bad luck

1. Friday the 13th
If you're not scared of Friday the 13th, you should be scared of the word used to describe those who are: friggatriskaidekaphobics(An alternative,though just as tongue--twisty,word for the fear is "paraskevidekatriaphobia")

For a superstition, the fear of Friday the 13th seems fairly new,dating back to the late 1800s.  Friday has long been considered an unlucky day(according to Christian tradition,Jesus died on a Friday),and 13 has a long history as an unlucky number.

2.No umbrellas inside
...And not just because you'll poke someone's eye out.  Opening an umbrellas indoor is supposed to bring bad luck,though the origins of this belief are murky.  Legends abound,from a story of an ancient Roman woman who happened to have opened her umbrella moments before her house collapsed,to the tale of a British prince who accepted two umbrellas from a visiting king and died within months.  Like the "don't walk under a ladder" superstition,this seems to be a case of a myth arising to keep people from doing something that is slightly dangerous in the first place.

3.666
Three sixes in a row give some people the chills. It's a superstition that harks back to the Bible.  In the book of Revelation,666 is given as the number of the "beast", and is often interpreted as the mark of Satan and a sign of the end times.  According to state University of New York at Buffalo anthropologist Philips Stevens, the writer of Revelation was writing to persecuted Christian in code,so the number and names in the book are contemporary references.  Three sixes in a row is probably the numeric equivalent of the Hebrew letter for the first-century Roman Emperor Nero.

4.Black cats crossing your path
As companion animals for humans for thousands of years, cats play all sorts of mythological roles.  In ancient Egypt, cats were revered; today. Americans collectively keep more than 81 millon cats as pets.

So why keeps black cat out of your path? Most likely, this superstition.arises from old beliefs in witches and their animal familiars, which were often said to the form of domestic animals like cats.

5.Don't walk under that ladder
Frankly, this superstition is pretty practical.  Who wants to be responsible for stumbling and knocking a carpenter off his perch?  But one theory that this superstition arises from a Christian belief in the Holy Trinity:  Since a ladder leaning against a wall forms a triangle, "breaking" that triangle was blasphemous.

Then again, another popular theory is fear of walking under a ladder has to do with its resemblance to a medieval gallows.  We're sticking with the safety-first explanation for this one.

10 Famous Canadians

 Today,  I learned about 10  Famous Canadians and canadian history from my class blogs. It is very important to help us to know about canadian history. Now, I share the information to everyone.

Famous Canadians

Not all symbols of patriotism come in the form of flags, flowers, or anthems. Some are living, breathing human beings.

From a young age, Canadians are taught to appreciate that some of the country’s proudest symbols are their fellow countrymen who have achieved great success or fame for their various good deeds and positive contributions to their country and planet.

The following is the generally-understood pantheon of individuals who have truly crossed the line into “Canadian icon” status:

	Terry Fox (1958-1981) Easily the most beloved Canadian of the last 100 years, Terry Fox is something of a secular saint in modern Canada. As a young student, Terry contracted bone cancer, forcing the amputation of his right leg. Inspired to raise money for cancer research, he organized a one-man marathon across the country, but tragically quit less than halfway through, after his cancer spread to his lungs. He died a martyr for his cause. Bio, The Terry Fox Foundation
	Dr. David Suzuki (b. 1936) A scientist, activist, and media star, David Suzuki has spent years in the public spotlight raising public awareness of environmental issues. Since 1979, he has hosted a popular nature TV show called The Nature of Things, and writes a weekly column on environmental issues published in papers across Canada. A passionate progressive, he’s known for his strong opinions on issues like global warming and inequality. Bio, The David Suzuki Foundation
	Don Cherry (b. 1934) Loud, brash, and politically incorrect, Don Cherry has been the leading voice of hockey commentary on Canadian television for almost three decades. A former coach and player himself, Cherry’s insights are often overshadowed by his multitude of flamboyant eccentricities, particularly his wild outfits. Cherry’s TV show: Coach’s Corner
	Wayne Gretzky (b. 1961) Indisputably one of the greatest hockey players of all time, Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky broke countless goal-scoring records during his time playing centre for the Edmonton Oilers (1978-1988) and later several American teams as well. Since retiring, he’s stayed active in the sport, coaching the Canadian Olympic hockey team and serving as a philanthropist for youth leagues, among other things. Official bio, Gretzky.com
	Rick Hansen (b. 1957) Like Terry Fox before him, Rick Hansen is a disabled athlete who captured the imagination of Canadians with a brave (and media-friendly) fundraising marathon. But while Terry only sought to cross Canada, Hansen wheeled himself across 34 countries in two years, raising millions in the process. Today, he’s a leading philanthropist for spinal cord research and Canadians with disabilities. Bio, The Rick Hansen Foundation
	Marc Garneau (b. 1949) A navy man by training, Marc Garneau joined Canada’s fledgling space program in 1983, and in 1984 became the first Canadian in outer space when he served as crew on U.S. Shuttle Mission 41-G. After venturing to space a few more times, he would go on to serve as head of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. In 2008 he was elected to Parliament as a Liberal representing Quebec. Bio, Canadian Space Agency
	Pierre Berton (1920-2004) The most famous non-fiction author in Canadian history, Pierre Berton authored dozens of books, columns and magazine articles on all things Canada. To this day, his numerous volumes on Canadian history remain among the most definitive and readable studies of some of the most famous episodes of Canada’s past. Witty and charming, Berton was also a popular TV commentator until his death. Bio, PierreBerton.com
	Peter Gzowski (1934-2002) Routinely celebrated as an icon of Canadian journalism, Peter Gzowski ran a popular television, and later radio interview program, in which he spoke to everyone from rock stars to prime ministers. Known for his unpretentious, mellow style, Gzowski was the face of Canadian media for several decades, and few newsmakers missed making an appearance on his shows. Gzowski remembered, CBC
	Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) A quirky, eccentric academic, Marshall McLuhan was a media studies professor best known for pioneering a number of theories regarding how modern society is influenced by television and the news. Though his writings were often both convoluted and vague, and are still debated to this day, his famous claim that “the medium is the message,” or that form is more powerful than content, was among the most widely quoted ideas of the 20th century. Bio, MarshallMcLuhan.com
	Dr. Frederick Banting (1891-1941) Banting literally improved the lives of millions.  Fascinated by the metabolic disorder known as diabetes, his medical research in the 1920s led to the invention of synthetic insulin, a drug which helped sufferers of the disease lead longer, happier lives. In 1923 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine — and became the first Canadian to ever win one. Bio, NobelPrize.org
	Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939) Bethune was a brave humanitarian and idealistic communist, at a time when that wasn’t considered quite as distasteful as we might view it today. A gifted surgeon, Bethune travelled the globe to help injured Communist partisans, first in the Spanish Civil War and later in the Chinese battle against Japan. For his service to the nation, he remains a hero in China to this day. Dr. Bethune in Chinese propaganda
	Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born and American-dead, A.G. Bell lived portions of the middle of his life in Canada, which is enough for many Canadians to claim him as their own. A brilliant scientist and inventor, Bell invented and patented the telephone in the 1870s, and founded the Bell Telephone Company that still provides phone service to many Canadians today. Bio, PBS
	Laura Secord (1775-1868) An anti-American heroine in the War of 1812, Laura Secord remains one of the oldest “official heroes” of Canada. Sitting in her father’s pub in the midst of the war, Secord overheard some American officers planning their next attack. Walking 23km to the nearest army base, she successfully managed to warn the British in time, and the Americans were defeated. Today, she is perhaps best known for a chocolate company named in her honour. Bio, LauraSecord.ca
	General Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812) Another long-lasting figure of the 1812 War, General Brock was the British commander for much of the North American forces during the conflict. His strategic alliances with many aboriginal leaders were seen as key to helping secure early British victories over the United States, and his defeat on the battlefield during the Battle of Queenston Heights was a major setback. Bio, The Canadi

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A hockey game

when: Saturdar, February 1, 2014

Game time:  2:30Pm. Ryerson RAMs. vs. York  U.

Where:  Mattamy  Athletic. Centre---60. Caltrton Street,  College/Church (main intersection

Result:  Ryersons  RAMs won 4:3  York. U





                         

           
                        

My life in Toronto

I have been here with my family for 5 months. Toronto is a modern  and beautiful city. I have made some new friends, we  often go shopping . sports and travelling together.  Now, I study English and improve my English skills from Monday to Friday in Microskills  Linc school, I 'm glad to meet my classmates from different countries.  Joseph is a very wonderful teacher, I like his class and learn a lot  from him. This year for my daughter is important, she is a glade 12 student, she likes drawing and applied the landscape and dressing designs  last month. I hope she can get into her favorite universities. This Friday I will  have a party and make fun with my friends for celebrating Chinese New Year. I enjoy my life in Toronto.

who is Linc?

Ontario Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander waves as he arrives to deliver the speech from the throne in this file photo taken April 22, 1986 in Toronto. Alexander died Oct. 19 at the age of 90. From Toronto Star.

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/01/21/lincoln-alexanders-legacy-carried-forward

Lincoln Alexander is a famous person in Canada, everyone knew him as “Linc,” and Tuesday would have been his 92nd birthday.  Linc died in 2012, was the province’s first black lieutenant governor, first black MP, and first black cabinet minister. He is an inspiration and trailblazers led the way on  the world.

The Lincoln Alexander Awards awards have been happening since 1993.


Award winners Saba Oji, Talisha Rmsaroop, Lt.-Gov David Onley, Nathalie Restoule (holding feather), and Michael Coteau, provincial minister of citizenship and immigration, during Lincoln Alexander Awards ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. (Supplied)

The celebration was two-fold. It was also a day to hand out Lincoln Alexander Awards to young people who’ve lived up to Linc’s ideals.

Linc was fighting for when he spoke out against racism. He may no longer be with us physically, but his courage and his quiet dignity live on in the bright hope you could see in the faces of those youngsters.

And that’s a remarkable legacy.

How many mistakes can you find in the following

1.Aids,Sars ,  dybeets  ,and obcit modern deceases Physitions
think is
due to unhealth life style many people doesn't excise workaplace, they was spenta too many time play Internet in home which not health


Aids, Sars, diabetes and obesity are modern diseases that physicians think are due to unhealthy lifestyle.  Many people don't exercise in the workplace. They spend too much time playing on the internet at home, which is not healthy.

2.She said her father that he was too hard her. He would not listen her and continued to prevent going out her freinds. So she left away from her home.

She said to her father that he was too hard on her. He would not listen to her and continued to prevent her from going out with her friends. So she left her home.

3.If only I knew the law, I not will leave my baby in the car yesterday afternoon. I only going to buy some milk from Macs. But the police was come and they had arrestes me. So I 'm not coming to Linc class tomorrow morning.

If only I knew the law, I wouldn't have left my baby in the car yesterday afternoon. I was only going to buy some milk from Maca.

The interesting and useful idioms ------2

Today ,I read a English book, I was happy to learn some new interesing and useful idioms.

1.fill me on----give me the details.
2.blabber-----talk too much.
3.pester someone------bother someone.
4.gulp down something------drink something quickly.
5.B.O-------bad body odor.
6.on the bright side----on the positive side.
7in no time-----qulck,soon.
8.playit side----be careful.
9.take it from me----trust me.
10.run up a bill------spend a lot of money.
11.sleep on something----conside something overnight.
12.keep one's fingers crossed-------hope for a positive result.
13.run into someone------meet someone by accident.
14.hit the books-----study
15.slip one's mind------forget something.
16.something is on me------I'll pay for you.
17first thing in the morning-----very early in the morning.
18bend one's ear-----talk too much.
19.better late than never-----better to do something late than not at all.
20.drink like a fish------drink a iot of alcohol.
21.lady's man---------lady killer,playboy,stud.
22.give someone a dirty look-------scow\sneer at someone.
23.like nightt and day----------totally different.
24.cost an arm and a leg--------very expensive.
25.on the edge of one's seat------filled with suspense.