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Newscast

Good morning. It's 10 o'clock. I'm Penny Chen and it's time for EZ News on
ICRT.

Russia

Russia's Foreign Ministry says Syria's main Western-backed opposition group is refusing to participate in talks in Moscow. A ministry spokesman says the Syrian National Coalition is ``blocking and refusing to participate'' in the talks, which would focus on resolving the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Russian officials had hoped the talks would bolster prospects for a proposed peace conference the U.S. and Russia are trying to convene in Geneva. Typhoon The strongest typhoon this year slammed into the central Philippines today. The storm set off landslides and knocked out power and communication lines in several provinces. At least four people died. Nearly 720 thousand people were forced to evacuate before Typhoon Haiyan's arrival. Due to cut-off communication, it was impossible to know the extent of casualties and damage.

Weather

Looking at the weather across Taiwan ... We can expect .... Mostly cloudy skies and occasional rain in the north - w/ a high of 23 in Taipei. And .... partly cloudy skies in the center and south - w/ a high of 27 in Taichong and a high of 29 in the Gaoxiong area. Current Temperatures .... Taipei -- 22 Taichung -- 26 Gaoxiong -- 28

That's it for EZ News today. Remember you can download a slower version of the news, as well as a transcript with Chinese explanations, on our website - www.icrt.com.tw. Just look for EZ News. Enjoy the rest of your morning! I'm Penny Chen.

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E-zine

Travel in Southern Taiwan

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1. Writers: All of us
2. Lay-out artists: Penny Chen 
3. Photographers: Penny(Cover pages and contents), Nina, Janice, Julia, and Steffi.
4. Editors: Penny, Nina, Janice and Julia

Reflection:
     It was a challenge for me to make an e-zine, for I was responsible for the lay-out. I didn't know how to design and  how to edit at first, but after I searched for many helps, I spent almost 12 hours to finish the lay-out. Although I felt frustrated during the process of doing the lay-out, I believed that I could make it eventually. I was thankful for those who has helped me with the e-zine, including my friends and my family. They taught me, encouraged me and supported me when I felt depressed. It was a good experience for me to try something new or challenging. Also, through doing the e-zine, I made two new friends, and I realize that cooperating in a team or group is important. We should support and help each other to make the team work perfect. Anyway, I really learned a lot from the e-zine.  =)