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Good afternoon. It's 4:30. I'm Mavis Chen with EZ News on ICRT.

Thailand's Senate is struggling to reach a quorum so it can vote on a
contentious amnesty bill that could pave the way for the return from exile of
former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was deposed by a 2006 military
coup.

The government-backed bill would grant amnesty to leaders and others involved
in often-violent political conflicts since 2004.

Thousands of people have joined street protests this past week against the
legislation, which they say is intended to let Thaksin escape a two-year jail
term on a corruption conviction.

Anti-Thaksin senators boycotted the session.

Parliament's lower house has already approved the legislation.

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.

According to Central Weather Bureau forecasters, it'll be clear over much of
Taiwan this evening, with lows of 23 or 24 in the north and south, 22 in the
center.

Tomorrow, expect more sunny skies, though there may be some clouds in the
south. Highs then will peak at 30 or 31 north and south, 29 mid-island.

Right now, it's

26 in Taipei

27 in Taizhong

27 in Gaoxiong

That's EZ News at 4:30 . I'm Mavis.

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I'm the designer of the catalogue and the article "Charming Chinese Coastal Cities". There are many "First time"s for me in the publication of this e-zine. Firstly, it was my first time to corporate with Taiwanese students. I'm the only student from mainland China. Although we speak almost the same language, we had different values and attitudes toward the same thing. However, a good friendship could always sort out these problems. During the three weeks, we met three to four times a week, either on facebook or face-to-face discussion. We had lunch together and I got to know them personally and better. Besides, I found them creative and always inspired me. Secondly, it was my first time to use Microsoft Publisher. To challenge myself, I decided to use something I've never learned before to make the content page. I went online to search for some easy on-line course about Publisher and started my work. It was hard work. I spent all morning just finishing the earth part. In the meantime, I had to prepare for the mid-term exams. I was frustrated. But that afternoon when we gathered to take photos for the magazine. My group members cheered me up a lot. I was a shy girl and didn't know how to make a pose before a camera. They thought about it for me. So considerate! Third, it was my first time to make a presentation in Wenzao. I was very nervous several days before and I wrote down all I would like to say. Thanks to my group member, we had a rather successful presentation. At least, we have presented out efforts sincerelly and trully.issuu.com/siminchen/docs/10.31_________