daylog

10 Wed. Cruciate Ligament Injury / 십자 인대 파열 I once slipped on an icy patch and fell off my bike, injuring my knee. As a result of accident, I tore the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in my right knee. Using crutches for the first timein my life and wearing a knee brace was really difficult for me. But what made it even worse was that the doctor didn't offer clear explanations about how much my..

09 Tue. Starbucks Initiates Turnaround After Disappointing Quarter 실망스러운 분기 후 상황 호전에 나선 스타벅스 Starbucks reported a decline in performance, marking its first decrease in same store sales since 2020 and subsequently reduced its full-year sales forecast.The coffee giant's recent earnings fell short of expectations, prompting a sharp decline in stock prices.In response to the downturn, the CEO attrib..

9 Tue. Pandas / 판다곰 The adorable, roly-poly panda has a big appetite.  Pandas eat about 14-27kg of bamboo leaves every day.  To consume that much, they spend about 16hours a day just eating.  Bamboo is hard to digest and low in nutrients, so pandas must keep eating endlessly Pandas also feed on the leaves or tender stems of other plants, as well as small bugs or insect larvae.  Pandas living in ..

08 Mon. Apple's Second-Quarter Performance and Strategies 애플의 2분기 실적과 전략 Despite a decrease in overall revenue by 4% and a significant 10% drop in iPhone slaes, Apple's latest fiscal second-quarter results slightly exceeded expectations. The decrease in iPhone revenue was attributed to challenging comparisons with the previous year. However, these figures didn't deter Apple from making the bold ..

8 Mon. Must-Haves / 인생 물건 Buying something in the vast sea of information can be a daunting task.From everyday items to major assets like homes or cars, it's a world of purchasing decisions that are difficult to make alone.  Of course, there are times when we give in to the temptation of marketing and buy things we don't really need. Buy the real experiences of buying and using something firstha..

05 Fri. Rising Tensions: American Perceptions of China as an Enemy Increase 긴장 고조, 중국을 적으로 보는 미국인들의 인식 증가   A recent survey reveals a big shift in American attitudes towards China, with 42% of respondents now viewing China as an enemy. This marks a noticeable increase from just a quarter 2 years ago.This sentiment aligns with consistent unfavorable opinions, as approximately 80% of Americans hav..

5 Fri. Healthy Sleep / 건강한 수면으로 가는 길 I've recently started doing health-related work, and this has made me develop a keen interst in various health indicators.I've especially become interested in sleep.  Looking back, I wasn't getting quality sleep after I had my first child. I think a big reason for this was that my child hadn't become sleep independent yet.  I happened to monitor my sleep usin..

04 Thu. The Power of Lifestyle Choices over Genetic Dispositions 유전적 요인들을 누르는 생활 습관 선택의 힘 Research reveals that while genetics significantly influence lifespan, lifestyle choices can dramatically mitigate this impact.A recently published study suggests that a healthy lifestyle could neutralize about 60% of the detrimental effects of genes associated with shorter lifespans.This translates to pote..

4 Thu. Summer Vacation / 여름 방학 After wrapping up our studies in the States, my husband and I spend about 4 months of summer vacation in Korea for the first time in a while. Since we didn't have a place of our own in Korea, we lived like nomads, going back and forth between our in-laws' and parents' houses. At times, living with our parents posed some challenges. Plus, the hot weather and monsoon..

03 Wed. Surging Popularity of Gold Bars in South Korean Convenience Stores 한국 편의점에서 골드바 인기 급증 In an unusual retail trend, South Korea's convenience stores have started sellling gold bars, turning them into hot-selling commodities.The largest chain, CU, in collaboration with the Korea Mint, offers a range of mini gold bars that have been a hit.These bars vary in weight from 0.1 to 1.87 grams, cat..