I believe the current generation does not know the songs of Craig David, Lisa Loeb, and Alanis Morisette. There is also a big possibility that they would not recognize the titles, “No Scrubs” and “4 Seasons of Loneliness.” These are names of famous singers and songs of the 90s that prove that music of the 90s is better than the mainstream music of today. I strongly believe that 90s music is better than today’s music because of different reasons.

First of all, the 90s is the peak of contemporary RnB (rhythm and blues), a genre of music that is filled with profound lyrics and upbeat rhythms. It seems like a lot of thought was put into the creation of each 90s song, unlike many famous songs today that have senseless and repetitive lyrics. A good example is the difference between the old and new songs of Beyoncé. When she was still a part of the group Destiny’s Child, they released the songs, “Say My Name,” “Survivor,” and “Cater 2 U.” I find these songs inspiring, relevant, and cool. As a solo artist, Beyoncé recently released the songs “Drunk in Love” and “7/11.” I think both of these songs have incomprehensible lyrics and very genericbeats. 

Second, 90s musicians seem to be more skillful and passionate about their craft as opposed to the artists of today. Take Stevie Wonder as an example. He is an exemplary musician who, despite being visually challenged, was still able to create quality songs. He became famous because of his amazing talents, unlike many artists today who are products of reality TV shows who sing using auto-tune devices.

There are a lot more reasons that prove that music of the 90s is better than the music of today. I think I will have this stance even if I wasn’t a child who grew up with 90s music. I do not take the side of 90s music as a 90s fanatic or a music enthusiast. I prefer music of the 90s over the music of today because I am a person who enjoys intellectual products of the entertainment industry. The music of the 90s is meaningful, classy, and heartfelt—qualities that the music of today does not possess.

とても恥ずかしい: 너무 부끄러워

そんなに恥ずかしがらないで: 그렇게 부끄러워 하지마

恥ずかしくって、顔が赤いです: 부끄러워서, 얼굴이 빨간 거에요

Acting is a craft where people portray a character or tell a story by speaking, singing, and moving. It has two major kinds: stage acting and on-screen acting.

Stage acting includes the performances done by actors and actresses in front of a live audience as in musicals and stage plays. On-screen acting performances, on the other hand, are those that involve the use of cameras and other multimedia equipment during production. In this kind of acting, the performances maybe pre-recorded and edited before audiences can watch them in movie theaters or on their personal electronic devices.

Aside from the difference in the way audiences can view them, stage acting and on-screen acting still have other distinctdissimilarities.

One is the timeframe provided for each kind of acting. For stage acting, performers are often given ample time to rehearse for the role they are playing. They also have enough opportunities to bond with other cast members and the production crew. They are allowed to become very familiar with their roles and the people they work with before their actual performances. For on-screen acting, actors or actresses are often given very limited rehearsal time for a role or a scene. They may also move from one location to another, depending on what will best suit the storyline of their production. This means that on-screen performers also spend time on travelling and preparing for the next scene.

Another difference is the script used by performers in each kind of acting. For stage acting, actors and actresses may use materials that are made by renowned writers and playwrights like William Shakespeare and Wole Soyinka. Even though audiences come and watch a play for the first time, they may know what to expect in a production because they may have already come across the story sometime in the past.

In the case of on-screen acting, scripts for each film are produced for the first time. The performances of actors and actresses in a film or TV show cannot be compared with past performances because they may be totally different from one another. Enthusiasts say that on-screen performers have more liberty in acting than stage performers do because of the scripts being used.

There are still a lot of differences between these two kinds of acting. Each kind of acting has its own styles, special features, and challenges, but both of them fall under the same umbrella of the entertainment industry. Whichever is deemed more superior among the two would depend on the people’s tastes and preferences.

For the sixth time this year, Angela Merkel is named the World’s Most Powerful Woman by Forbes, an American business magazine that features articles on finance, industry, investment, and marketing topics. 

Before entering politics, Angela Merkel was a research scientist. Besides being a politician, she also has a doctorate in physical chemistry. Since 2005, she has been the Chancellor of Germany which, in German politics, is the counterpart of a prime minister. 

She is known for her economic and political accomplishments as a leader of the European Union. According to Forbes, the European Union still remains standing today because of her leadership. She guided Germany through a tough time of recession. Forbes also stated that Merkel’s latest decision to open Germany’s borders to over one million immigrants from Syria and other Muslim countries may be her boldest act. She is often compared to the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, also known as “The Iron Lady” because of their striking similarities, one of which is having a science degree. 

Second to the World’s Most Powerful Woman is none other than the famous Hillary Clinton of the United States. Forbes said that she could likely be the next World’s Most Powerful Woman if she wins the American presidency this November. 

Hillary Clinton has a long background in politics. She is possibly the most talked about female political figure in the United States with over a hundred books and scholarly works written about her. Many people refer to her as a “polarizing figure.” She was once the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001. She was also the First Lady of Arkansas for twelve years. From 2001 to 2009, she was the junior U.S. Senator representing New York. 

Since early 2003, Hillary Clinton had been preparing for a potential candidacy for presidency. Her latest position was the 67th U.S. Secretary of State from 2009-2013. If she becomes the next U.S. President, she would be the first First Lady to become the President of the United States. Recently, the media considered her the presumptive nominee for earning enough pledged delegates and supportive superdelegates from several states. She is the first female presidential nominee of a major American political party.

Without or without the title of the World’s Most Powerful Woman, these political figures are a celebration of the fact that women’s roles continue to evolve and break away from patriarchal societies and societal norms. Clinton, Merkel, and other women out there have proven that politics is not exclusive to men. Most importantly, they open doors to a world where women become more and more empowered to lead people and make a change in the world.

前に進む: 앞으로 가다

このまま進んでいいの？: 이대로 진행해도 되?

少しは進みましたか: 조금은 진전이 있나요

New York City is the home of some of the world’s wealthiest people.In fact, it could rank as the 15th largest economy in the world, if it were an independent nation. However, poverty is also an ongoing problem in New York, as it is in any other state or nation. New York is a classic representation of a society that is divided by the rich and the poor. Nevertheless, New York can be considered a model society where the rich and the poor work together to eradicate poverty. 

靴を履く: 신발을 신다

履くだけでやせる！: 입기만 하면 살이 빠진다

ズボンを履く: 바지를 입다

The United Nations and participating nations are aware that the signing ceremony is just the beginning of a big battle against climate change. They say that achieving their ultimate goal may be quite an endeavor, but collective measures need to be done as quickly as possible for the sake of the Earth and mankind.

今起きた : 지금 일어났어

早く起きて！ : 빨리 일어나

疲れて起きられません : 피곤해서 일어날 수 가 없어

Vietnam and the United States have a long history of war. It was only in 1995 when the formal normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries was announced. Since then, the diplomatic relations between them have deepened. In fact, Vietnam is considered to be one of the pro-American countries in Southeast Asia today — a proof that relationships change no matter how permanent they seem to be.