Kia Ora, in Stick News today, an American man has been fined for interfering with a traffic light.
The man said he had timekeeping issues. He was always running late. So, he turned to an online shopping site for help. He paid $100 on ebay for a device which changes traffic lights from red to green. He used the device for two years before police caught him. He said it was useful and help him cut his time driving to work.
The man now faces a fine of $50. Police have also recommend that his next ebay purchase be an alarm clock. And that was Stick News for Thursday the 20th of April. Kia Ora.
STICK NEWS Kia Ora, in Stick News today, graffiti has been found scrawled on the pillar of a temple in Japan. We bring you this report.
Some Temples in Japan have signs that say “no graffiti” in several languages. But the signs alone are obviously not enough. It was reported yesterday that graffiti has been found on pillar at Horyuji Temple in Nara. It’s not all bad news though, one of the perpetrators was spreading a message of love. “I love everybody” was written in Japanese. Positive messages in graffiti aren’t found only in the national treasures of Nara. In Tokyo, near the Stick News headquarters, the work of conscientious graffiti artists is on display on a concrete wall, along the river. This artist even altered the work after discovering a spelling mistake.
And the government has announced there will be a 50% increase in the size of the signs at Horyuji Temple. And they’re also providing funding for an education course titled: ways to profess your love other than writing it on a temple pillar. And that was Stick News for Friday the 21st of April. Kia Ora.
Hi, I’m Sarah and this is The Daily English Show. It’s Saturday the 22nd of April and this is show number 20. These are kumara. I was talking about them on the show yesterday, when I was talking about New Zealand English. And then I went shopping and decided to buy some. So, I think I might have kumara soup for lunch today. It seems like a kumara kind of day. So today is the HOW TO show, number two. Last week it was: How to study English. And today: How to buy a drink from a vending machine. So, there are vending machines everywhere in Japan. Which, by the by, I think is such a waste of energy to have so many. But they can be kind of useful. Ah, especially in the middle of summer, when it’s really hot, it can be handy to have a vending machine nearby. So, today’s show could be useful for you. Summer is coming up. And if you happen to be in Japan and you find yourself in the middle of the city or country or, or the top of Mount Fuji and find yourself very thirsty. Then you could be using the information you learn on today’s show.
Step 1: Choose a drink.
Step 2: Take your wallet out of your bag.
Step 3: Take some money out of your wallet.
Step 4: Put the note in the slot.
Step 5: Turn it around and try again.
Step 6: Try again.
Step 7: Maybe this time.
Step 8: Give up on the note and find some coins.
Step 9: Put a coin in the slot.
Step 10: Press the button under the drink you want.
単語 ・be handy 手近かにある。すぐに利用できる ・by the by 時々 ・thirsty 喉がカラカラ
・note （英）紙幣 bill(米） ・turn around １８０度向きを変える⇒戻ってくる ・change おつり
Which, by the by, I think is such a waste of energy to have so many 訳：それは、時々、たくさん自動販売機を設置する事は、エネルギーの無駄のように思う。
Ah, especially in the middle of summer, when it’s really hot, it can be handy to have a vending machine nearby. 訳：特に真夏の真っ只中、とっても暑い時には、近くにある自動販売機をすぐに利用できる。
To make a banana smoothie you need: A banana. It’s better to use one that’s going brown, because they’re sweeter.
And you need some soymilk. This is the kind that I buy and I like it because it doesn’t have any sugar in it or other mysterious ingredients. It just has beans. And it’s organic, and I like the package. And it tastes good.
You need a blender. It has to be a princess blender. No, I’m kidding. But I do like this princess blender.
STICK NEWS Kia Ora, in Stick News today, the Japanese government has issued a warning following the phenomenal success of an internet show which has caused people all over Japan to be unable to tear their eyes away from their video ipods and computer screens.
The Daily English Show was launched just three weeks ago. But already fans from all over the world are logging in daily to watch the show. This site report shows people are watching in Turkey, Egypt and Argentina. In Japan, people can be seen all over Tokyo watching the show. This has raised safety concerns for the Japanese government. They’re worried people might watch the show at inappropriate moments, such as while operating dangerous machinery. They’ve even issued a pamphlet of safety guidelines. Inside people are warned not to watch The Daily English Show when: riding a bicycle, driving on the motorway, playing baseball or swimming.
Prime Minister Koizumi is also considering reducing the length of government meetings, so politicians can have more time to watch The Daily English Show. And that was Stick News for … Sorry, I’ve got to go.
