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F-6 visa MA Teaching English from the Philippines

Fri, 2023-08-25 14:20
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Join our expat Tennis Club "On the court"

Fri, 2023-08-25 13:58
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Currently we host beginner group lessons  every Wednesday and Sunday ( 4-6 people) as well as small groups (2:1 training) and private lessons are available on both days .

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Say Sue Me & Barbie Dolls at HQ Gwangan

Fri, 2023-08-25 05:10
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Tonight HQ Bar in Gwangan Beach proudly presents:

Live music from Say Sue Me and Barbie Dolls

Doors at 8:30pm

Music starts at 9:30pm

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Fri, 2023-08-25 03:10
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Chiljangsa Temple – 칠장사 (Anseong, Gyeonggi-do)

Wed, 2023-08-23 23:26
The Nu-gak Pavilion at the Entry of Chiljangsa Temple in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do. Temple History

Chiljangsa Temple is located in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do in a valley between Mt. Chiljangsan (492.1 m) and Mt. Jebiwolsan (294.4 m). “Chil” in the name of the temple means “seven” in English, which is an auspicious number in traditional Korean culture and Buddhism. As for “jang,” it’s a Chinese character that means “army general” in English. “Jang” also has the meaning of a spiritual guardian that protects people from bad fortune, as well. So the name of the temple, in English, means “Seven Army Generals Temple.” All of this, of course, relates to a temple legend at Chiljangsa Temple (more on that soon).

Chiljangsa Temple is said to have been first founded by Jajang-yulsa (590-658). Several centuries later, and in 1014, the temple was expanded by Hyeso-guksa (972-1054). The temple maintained its great reputation throughout the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), when Japanese pirates invaded Korea. The “Annals of the Goryeo Dynasty,” which were kept at a temple in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do were temporarily moved to Chiljangsa Temple to protect them from being destroyed in 1383.

During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Queen Dowager Inmok (1584-1632), who was the wife of King Seonjo of Joseon (r. 1567-1608), selected the temple as the place to pray for the spirits of her deceased father and son. As its location was regarded as being auspicious, many powerful families sought to seize the temple and make it their own private family cemetery. As a result, the temple was destroyed several times by fire. Ultimately, the temple would be destroyed by fire in 1389. Later, the temple would be rebuilt in 1506 by the monk Gansan.

The Chilhyeonsan Mountain Pass, which is where Chiljangsa Temple is located, was an important transportation hub located between Jincheon, Chungcheongbuk-do and Anseong, Gyeonggi-do. The name of the pass comes from the original tale of how seven thieves attempted to rob the temple when Hyeso-guksa was the abbot of the temple. As a result of the temple’s location, Chiljangsa Temple played a part in many tales related to thieves. One of these tales is related to Im Kkeok-jeong (1521-1562), who was considered a type of Robin Hood figure of the mid-Joseon Dynasty.

In 1704, during a large-scale reconstruction of the temple, more than fifty buildings were built on the temple grounds. However, the temple was burned down again in 1887, leaving only the Daeung-jeon Hall, the Wontong-jeon Hall, the Myeongbu-jeon Hall, the Nahan-jeon Hall, and the Sacheonwangmun Gate. Since then, the temple has undergone numerous reconstructions and rebuilds. Overall, the temple is now home to some twelve different buildings.

In total, Chiljangsa Temple is home to one National Treasure, three Korean Treasures, six Tangible Cultural Heritage, and one Cultural Properties Material.

Temple Legends

There are several tales and legends associated with Chiljangsa Temple. It’s said that when Hyeso-guksa was the abbot of the temple, seven thieves came to the temple to rob it. Influenced by the monk’s teachings, the thieves became enlightened. The Buddha statues that are currently housed inside the Nahan-jeon Hall are dedicated to these seven sages.

Another legend connected to the temple concerns Bak Munsu (1691-1756), who was a renowned official from the late Joseon Dynasty. While he was on his way to Hanyang (modern-day Seoul) to take the state examination, Bak spent one night at Chiljangsa Temple. As he slept, Bak had a dream about one of the Nahan (The Historical Disciples of the Buddha) who revealed to Bak the state examination question. As a result of this dream, and the content of this dream, Bak Munsu would go on to place first in the state examination.

Temple Layout

From the temple parking lot, and to the left of the Nu-gak Pavilion, you’ll find the Sacheonwangmun Gate. Chiljangsa Temple is rather oddly oriented with the Sacheonwangmun Gate located to the south. What’s strange about this is that the entry gate isn’t aligned with the main temple courtyard and the main hall. Instead, the Sacheonwangmun Gate sticks-out for being oddly placed in a non-linear line. As for the Sacheonwangmun Gate, it’s exterior walls are plainly adorned in dancheong colours. Stepping into the entry gate, you’ll notice four clay statues of the Four Heavenly Kings. It’s estimated that the statues date back to 1726, which makes them some of the oldest clay or wooden statues of the Four Heavenly Kings in Korea. They were made by creating a wooden frame and then later adding clay and colouring to the statues. They all have bulging eyes, raised black eyebrows, and they have wide open mouths that are meant to invoke fear. The four statues are adorned with crowns known as “bogwan” in Korean. These crowns are adorned with flowers, clouds, and flame patterns. Each wears armor, and each of the four wears a handkerchief around their necks. These statues, which are officially known as the “Four Clay Guardian Kings of Chiljangsa Temple,” are one of the six Tangible Cultural Heritage at Chiljangsa Temple.

Emerging on the other side of the entry gate, and to the right, you’ll notice the Beomjong-gak Pavilion. Housed inside this bell pavilion are three of the four traditional Buddhist percussion instruments. These instruments at Chiljangsa Temple include the Beomjong (Brahma Bell), the Mokeo (Wooden Fish Drum), and the Unpan (Cloud Plate Drum).

Passing to the left of the Beomjong-gak Pavilion, you’ll pass by the backside of a shrine hall with beautiful murals dedicated to Hyeso-guksa and the seven thieves that would become enlightened. From the front, you’ll discover that this shrine hall is in fact the Myeongbu-jeon Hall. Housed inside this hall are the Siwang (The Ten Kings of the Underworld) and a green haired image of Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife) on the main altar. Five of the ten statues are seated on either side of the main altar and Jijang-bosal. To the immediate right and left of Jijang-bosal are a pair of statues. They are Domyeong-jonja and Mudokgwi-wang. Between the Siwang, on the other hand, you’ll find statues of Noksa (figures holding scrolls), who write down and announce the verdicts of the Siwang. And on either side of the entry doors to the Myeongbu-jeon Hall, you’ll find statues dedicated to the Geumgang-yeoksa (Vajra Warriors). Based on an inscription found on the lotus flower pedestal of Jijang-bosal, the Bodhisattva statue was produced between February 25 to May 27, 1713. Officially, these statues are known as the “Wooden Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Triad and Ten Underworld Kings of Chiljangsa Temple,” and they are yet another Tangible Cultural Heritage at Chiljangsa Temple.

Turning around, and now facing the main courtyard, you’ll find an older three-story stone pagoda in the centre of the courtyard. This pagoda stands in front of the Daeung-jeon Hall at Chiljangsa Temple. The Daeung-jeon Hall is Korean Treasure #2036 as of August, 2019. The exterior walls are adorned in white panels and fading dancheong colours. The Daeung-jeon Hall was remodeled in 1790 and was rebuilt in 1828. Stepping inside the Daeung-jeon Hall, you’ll find a triad of statues known as the “Wooden Seated Buddha Triad of Daeungjeon Hall at Chiljangsa Temple” on the main altar. The central image is that of Seokgamoni-bul (The Historical Buddha), who is joined on either side by Mireuk-bul (The Future Buddha) and Yeondeung-bul (The Past Buddha). The statue were first sculpted in 1685 by eight sculptor monks. The central image of Seokgamoni-bul has a slight smile, while those of the accompanying Buddhas have beautifully ornate crowns. This triad is yet another of the Tangible Cultural Heritage at Chiljangsa Temple.

Rounding out the interior of the Daeung-jeon Hall is an older solitary Siwang (Ten Kings of the Underworld) painting when you immediately enter the main hall. Hanging on the far right wall is a mural dedicated to Jijang-bosal, as well as a Chilseong (Seven Stars) mural. The final mural inside the Daeung-jeon Hall, and hanging on the far left wall, is an older Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) with a central image of Dongjin-bosal (The Bodhisattva that Protects the Buddha’s Teachings) who has a helmet adorned with large wings.

To the immediately left of the Daeung-jeon Hall is the Wontong-jeon Hall, which is equally adorned with fading dancheong around its exterior walls. Stepping inside the Wontong-jeon Hall, you’ll find a statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) wearing a large, regal crown. The interior is lined with white porcelain statuettes of Gwanseeum-bosal, as well as an older Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural).

To the left of the Wontong-jeon Hall is the off-limits Josa-jeon Hall. And to the left of the Josa-jeon Hall, but before making the ascent towards the upper courtyard at Chiljangsa Temple, is the Gongdeok-jeon Hall. The exterior walls are adorned with murals dedicated to Amita-bul (The Buddha of the Western Paradise) and a Dragon Ship of Wisdom mural, as well. Stepping inside this compact shrine hall, you’ll find a main altar triad centred by Amita-bul and joined on either side by Jijang-bosal and Gwanseeum-bosal. Hanging on the far right wall is a vibrant Gamno-do (Sweet Dew Mural).

Now making the walk up towards the upper courtyard, you’ll first come across the Nahan-jeon Hall. Stepping inside the Nahan-jeon Hall, you’ll find a main altar with seven white, stone Nahan statues. These are the seven sages from the temple legend. These seven statues are backed by another white statue; this time, of Seokgamoni-bul. This older stone image dedicated to the Historical Buddha is joined on either side by two modern statues dedicated to Mireuk-bul and Yeondeung-bul.

To the right of the Nahan-jeon Hall is the pavilion that houses the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple,” which is Korean Treasure #488. The stele was first constructed in 1060. This stele was erected to commemorate the life and achievements of Hyeso-guksa. Presently, the three parts that comprise a traditional biseok (stele) are placed separately inside the pavilion with the main body stone erected to the left of the tortoise-shaped pedestal. The main body stone is made of black marble. The inscription of the stele records the life, achievements, and virtues of Hyeso-guksa. As for the capstone, it has two dragons and swirling clouds adorning it. Overall, the stele is well-preserved.

In addition to how well preserved the stele is, there is also a legend that surrounds the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple,” as well. This legend is related to Katō Kiyomasa (1562-1611), who was a Japanese general during the invasion of the Korean Peninsula during the Imjin War (1592-98). During this invasion, and in 1592, Katō arrived at Chiljangsa Temple. During this visit, an old monk suddenly appeared to rebuke Katō for his numerous transgressions. Katō grew angry with the elderly monk, so Katō attempted to stab the monk with his sword. But before Katō could slash at the elderly monk, the monk had vanished. So instead of killing the monk, Katō cracked the stele with his thrust. Rather remarkably, not only was the stele cracked, but it was left bleeding, as well. Frightened by this extraordinary event, Katō fled the temple and the area. Whether the legend was made to fit the condition of the stele, or vice versa, the current shape of the stele has a crack through the centre of the historic stele dedicated to Hyeso-guksa.

And to the rear of the pavilion that houses the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple” is the temple’s Samseong-gak Hall. The shaman shrine hall houses three newly rendered images dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars), Dokseong (The Lonely Saint), and Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit). Of the three, have a look at the ferocity of the tiger that accompanies Sanshin in his mural.

How To Get There

From the Anseong Intercity Bus Terminal, you’ll need to take Bus #37, Bus #37-1, or Bus #370. You’ll then need to get off at the “Juksan Samgeo-ri – 죽산삼거리” stop after 21 stops. And from this bus stop, you’ll need to take Bus #3-2. From this bus, you’ll need to get off at the “Sanjik/Chiljangsa – 산직/칠장사” stop after ten bus stops. From this stop, you’ll need to walk just three minutes to get to the temple.

And if public transportation isn’t your thing, you can simply take a taxi from the Anseong Intercity Bus Terminal. The taxi ride will take 30 minutes, and it’ll cost you 30,000 won.

Overall Rating: 8.5/10

There’s a lot to see and appreciate at Chiljangsa Temple. There are wonderful legends directly connected to the founding and expansion of the temple. Additionally, there are beautiful statues inside both the Myeongbu-jeon Hall and the Daeung-jeon Hall. The artwork that adorns the exterior of the Myeongbu-jeon Hall and the Gongdeok-jeon Hall shouldn’t be overlooked either. But the main highlights to this temple are the statues inside the Sacheonwangmun Gate, the white, stone statues inside the Nahan-jeon Hall, and the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple.” Take your time and enjoy all that Chiljangsa Temple has to offer.

The Nu-gak Pavilion at the entry of Chiljangsa Temple. The Sacheonwangmun Gate. One of the Four Heavenly Kings inside the Sacheonwangmun Gate that dates back to 1726. The bronze bell inside the Beomjong-gak Pavilion. One of the murals that adorns the exterior walls of the Myeongbu-jeon Hall dedicated to Hyeso-guksa and the seven sages. The mural dedicated to Im Kkeok-jeong (1521-1562) that also adorns the Myeongbu-jeon Hall. The main altar inside the Myeongbu-jeon Hall that are a part of the “Wooden Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Triad and Ten Underworld Kings of Chiljangsa Temple” that dates back to 1713. The main altar inside the Daeung-jeon Hall. The older Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) inside the Daeung-jeon Hall. The Wontong-jeon Hall. The main altar inside the Wontong-jeon Hall of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion). The main altar inside the Gongdeok-jeon Hall. A look up towards the Nahan-jeon Hall. The main altar inside the Nahan-jeon Hall with the seven white stone images of the seven sages. The tortoise-base to the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple.” The beautiful capstone to the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple.” The body stone of the “Stele for State Preceptor Hyeso at Chiljangsa Temple.” You can also see the slash through the centre of the body stone from the temple legend. The Dokseong mural and statue inside the Samseong-gak Hall. Joined by this mural and statue of Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit).—

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Why Korean Should be Your Next Language: 10 Reasons to Start

Mon, 2023-08-21 16:16

For any of you who are still on the fence about learning Korean, I made this video with 10 reasons why you should learn Korean. Here are 10 reasons you should start learning Korean now. This video also serves as an introductory video to Korean, and includes links to a free full Korean course, a guide to the history, as well as some more YouTube channels to help get you started.

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Biroam Hermitage – 비로암 (Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do)

Sun, 2023-08-20 23:17
The Daeung-jeon Hall at Biroam Hermitage on the Tongdosa Temple Grounds in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do. Hermitage History

Biroam Hermitage is located on the Tongdosa Temple grounds in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do in the southern foothills of Mt. Yeongchuksan (1,082.2 m) some 500 metres away from the neighbouring Geukrakam Hermitage. Biroam Hemritage is named after the Buddha of Cosmic Energy, Birojana-bul.

It’s recorded that Biroam Hermitage was first founded in 1345 by the monk Yeongsuk. The hermitage would be rebuilt in 1578 by the monk Taeheum. Biroam Hermitage was completely destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and it was later rebuilt and reconstructed several more times.

In total, Biroam Hermitage is home to one protected property, which is a Gyeongsangnam-do Tangible Cultural Property. The protected property is the “Biroam Taenghwa,” which is housed inside the Daeung-jeon Hall at Biroam Hermitage.

Hermitage Layout

As you first approach the hermitage grounds, you’ll need to pass through the Cheonwangmun Gate. On the front walls, you’ll find two guardians. Stepping inside the narrow corridor that leads through this entry gate, you’ll find four painted images dedicated to the Four Heavenly Kings. And on the ceiling of the structure is a twising yellow dragon.

Having passed through the Cheongwangmun Gate, you’ll get a beautiful view of the well tended to grounds at Biroam Hermitage and a view of the valley below where Tongdosa Temple, and numerous other hermitages, are situated. To your left, and over a row of lower lying hedges, is your first glimpse at the shrine halls at the hermitage.

Passing through another entry gate, this time a four pillared structure, you’ll gain entry to the main hermitage grounds. Straight ahead of you is the beautiful Daeung-jeon Hall. The main hall is fronted by a modern three-story pagoda to the left and an equally modern seokdeung (stone lantern) to the right of the stone stairs that leads up to the Daeung-jeon Hall. The exterior walls to the main hall are adorned with Bicheon (Flying Heavenly Deities) and a set of Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals). Stepping inside the Daeung-jeon Hall, you’ll find an solitary statue of Birojana-bul (The Buddha of Cosmic Energy) on the main altar. To the right of the main altar is a shrine dedicated to Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife). And to the left of the main altar is the historic “Biroam Taenghwa” that dates back to the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). As for the rest of the interior of the main hall, you’ll find wall murals of monks, a phoenix and dragons adorning the beams of the structure.

To the immediate right of the Daeung-jeon Hall is a rather non-descript administrative office. To the front left of the main hall, and next to the three-story stone pagoda, is the hermitage’s koi pond with a wooden water wheel. But it’s to the left rear of the Daeung-jeon Hall that you’ll find one of the major highlights to the hermitage.

The Bukgeuk-jeon Hall is dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars). Like Anyangam Hermitage and Geukrakam Hermitage, the Tongdosa Temple hermitages largely venerate and worship the shamanic deity Chilseong. And while this shaman shrine hall is primarily dedicated to Chilseong, it actually functions as a Samseong-gak Hall with additional murals dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) and Dokseong (The Lonely Saint) housed inside it. The original murals are now housed inside the Tongdosa Temple museum, these reproductions housed inside the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall of Chilseong, Sanshin, and Dokseong, are faithful to the originals. The original of Dokseong housed inside the Tongdosa Temple museum dates back to 1899 as does the Sanshin mural. The original central image dedicated to Chilseong was produced a few years later in 1904.

As for the designs of each mural, the central reproduction dedicated to Chilseong is a wonderfully vibrant mural dominated by blue tones and various constellations marked by white circles surrounded by a solid red lines. In the centre of the mural is a cloud burst with various figures that include Jeseok-cheon (Indra), Wolgwang-bosal (The Moonlight Bodhisattva), Ilgwang (The Sunlight Bodhisattva), and Bukseong (The Northern Star). This beautiful mural is fronted by a glass enclosure with a golden statue of Birojana-bul inside. To the left of this central image is a painting dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) with a devilish-looking tiger at his side. And finally, the image to the right is dedicated to Dokseong (The Lonely Saint) looking down at some swirling incense with his long white eyebrows.

The exterior walls to the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall are adorned with a set of murals that depict the life-cycle from birth to death. Also near the signboard to the shaman shrine hall are some beautifully carved and painted dragon heads.

The only other structure at the hermitage, and off-limits to the general public, are the monks’ dorms to the left of the koi pond. But as a whole, the entire hermitage grounds are both beautiful and well tended to.

How To Get There

From Busan, you’ll first need to get to the Nopo subway stop, which is stop #134. From there, go to the intercity bus terminal. From the intercity bus terminal get a bus bound for Tongdosa Temple. The ride should last about 25 minutes. The buses leave every 20 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. From where the bus drops you off at the Tongdosa Temple bus stop, you’ll need to walk an additional 10 minutes to the temple grounds west of the bus stop.

From Tongdosa Temple, you’ll need to continue up the main road for another 700 metres until you come to a fork in the road. Instead of heading straight, turn right and continue heading in that direction for two kilometres. The road forks to the left and right: left to Jajangam Hermitage and right to Biroam Hermitage. Follow the fork that heads right. And when the road forks once more to the left and right, the left leads to Geukrakam Hermitage and the right continues on towards your final destination of Biroam Hermitage.

Overall Rating: 5.5/10

The obvious main highlight to Biroam Hermitage is all the artwork that fills this historic hermitage. Of particular interest are the replicas of the historic shaman murals inside the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall, especially the central image dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars). Also of interest is the “Biroam Taenghwa” housed inside the Daeung-jeon Hall to the left of the main altar. Finally, all the natural beauty that surrounds Biroam Hermitage like the towering peaks of Mt. Yeongchuksan to the north, the sprawling valley below to the south, and all the beautiful flowers and shrubbery that are well-tended to at Biroam Hermitage makes this hermitage one of the more beautiful hermitages to visit at Tongdosa Temple.

The stream that flows to the west of Biroam Hermitage in June, 2006. The Cheonwangmun Gate at the hermitage. A painting of Damun Cheonwang (north) inside the Cheonwangmun Gate. Joined by this painting of Gwangmok Cheonwang (west) inside the Cheonwangmun Gate. A bird atop the second entry gate at Biroam Hermitage. A monk walking in front of the Daeung-jeon Hall in February, 2005. The main altar inside the Daeung-jeon Hall. The “Biroam Taenghwa” inside the Daeung-jeon Hall. And the shrine dedicated to Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife) inside the main hall. A look towards the koi pond, monks’ dorms, and the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall. A closer look at the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall. With one of the life-cycle murals that adorns the shaman shrine hall. One of the decorative dragons that adorns the exterior of the shaman shrine hall, as well. A look inside the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall at three amazing replicas of shaman deities. A closer look at the replica of Chilseong (The Seven Stars) inside the Bukgeuk-jeon Hall. And the replica painting dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit). As well as this replica dedicated to Dokseong (The Lonely Saint).
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Playstation 5 (PS5) Disc Edition Bundle (플레이 스테이션 5). Comes with God of War Ragnarok Limited Edition Controller and additional 1tb of Memory space.

Sat, 2023-08-19 07:58
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I am selling a bundle edition of PS5 that includes a God of War Ragnarok limited edition controller plus a 1tb additional memory upgrade. So you are getting a 2tb PS5 with two controllers, one of them is the limited edition.

Combined, the price is 420,000 won. It is in excellent shape, not used for long time and the price is fair since you are getting a 2tb PS5 with a limited edition God of War Ragnarok Controller.

(God of War Ragnarok 한정판 컨트롤러와 1tb 추가 메모리 업그레이드가 포함된 PS5 번들 에디션을 판매하고 있습니다. 따라서 두 개의 컨트롤러가 있는 2tb PS5를 얻게 됩니다. 그 중 하나는 한정판입니다. 가격은 합쳐서 42만원. 모양이 훌륭하고 오랫동안 사용하지 않았으며 한정판 God of War Ragnarok 컨트롤러와 함께 2tb PS5를 받고 있기 때문에 가격이 적당합니다.)

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My Book of Essays for Sale on Amazon

Sat, 2023-08-19 05:58
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My latest book, Theory and Criticism in the Chicago Tradition: Ten Essays Composed Abroad, is now published and available for purchase on Amazon.

In this collection of ten essays of political theory and literary criticism, Andrew Lawrence Crown applies the distinctive approach to the analysis of seminal texts he acquired during his graduate studies in Political Science at The University of Chicago in the early 1990s. Though he composed all but one of the essays in this volume many years after he left Chicago, and while residing overseas as an expatriate author and academic, Professor Crown’s treatment of the writings of Aristotle, Leo Strauss, Thomas Hobbes, Alexis De Tocqueville, George Orwell, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and John Dewey herein bears the unmistakable imprint of the Chicago approach to the study and analysis of the exceptional books of the Western tradition. Both scholars and general readers of refined tastes will find these essays to be keenly illuminating and superbly enlightening as they tackle some of the central and perennial problems of political theory, ethics, religion, history, literature as art, and human existence itself.

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ㅂ Sound Change SIMPLIFIED | Korean FAQ

Fri, 2023-08-18 15:42

"ㅂ verbs are irregular." Everyone learns this as a beginner when you study how to conjugate the 요 form. But knowing "WHY" ㅂ verbs are irregular can help ease some of the confusion, and make learning them much simpler. In today's video I explain the reason why ㅂ-verbs are irregular, or why they're actually NOT irregular.

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Wine cellar Nekresi Estate invite to testing

Wed, 2023-08-16 03:36
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: 

Dear busanties! 

We invite you to wine cellar Nekresi Estate to enjoy exceptional experience of testing Georgia's wine produced using traditional winemaking technology (8000 year history)! 

Wines from Georgia Kvevri are intangible cultural heritage of Georgia and were added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Nekresi Estate's grapes are grown in some of the best vineyards, including a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) around the city of Kakheti, eastern Georgia.

Georgia-style meat pies and cheese plate are available. 

We have multilingual staff 

English: +82 10 8212 2635

Korean: +82 10 2790 8789 

Russian: +82 10 9358 4409

 

If you can not visit by yourself, just order a box of wine

with delivery to any place in S. Korea: 

 +82 10 8212 2635

Wholesale/B2B contact: 

+82 10 9358 4409

 

Instagram: nekresi_estate_korea 

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Wine cellar Nekresi Estate (Georgia ecowine)

Wed, 2023-08-16 03:11
Location: Business/Organization Type: Website: https://www.nekresi-estate-kr.com

Dear busanties! 

We invite you to wine cellar Nekresi Estate to enjoy exceptional experience of testing Georgia's wine produced using traditional winemaking technology (8000 year history)! 

Wines from Georgia Kvevri are intangible cultural heritage of Georgia and were added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. 

Nekresi Estate's grapes are grown in some of the best vineyards, including a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) around the city of Kakheti, eastern Georgia.

​Georgia-style meat pies and cheese plate are available. 

 

We have multilingual staff:

English: +82 10 8212 2635

Korean: +82 10 2790 8789 

Russian: +82 10 9358 4409

 

If you can not visit by yourself, just order a box of wine with delivery:  +82 10 8212 2635

Wholesale/B2B contact: +82 10 9358 4409

 

Instagram: @nekresi_estate_korea 

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Can I Guess How Long They've Studied Korean?

Mon, 2023-08-14 15:14

A couple of months ago I had a fan meetup in Seoul, and I tried to guess how long several of my subscribers had been learning Korean for. Some of them had just recently started, while others had been studying for years. So I did my guess to estimate exactly when they started learning, and absolutely failed (at most of them, but not all). Can you guess how long they've been learning Korean better than I did?

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HostPapa Hosting Woes: Navigating Downtime and Upselling Challenges

Sun, 2023-08-13 06:30

Greetings to all photography enthusiasts and followers of my creative journey! Today I’m sharing a candid account of my recent experience with HostPapa, a web hosting provider that has been a part of my online presence for years. In this post, I’ll delve into the recurring downtime issues I faced, the persistent upselling tactics of an accounts manager named Cesar, and the unexpected help I found on social media.

A Long-Term Relationship Turned Sour

My association with web hosting began way back in the early 2000s when I signed up with Lunarpages. A solid start, it all changed when HostPapa took over. While my loyalty remained steadfast, my experience evolved, and not always for the better. This evolution made me wonder if HostPapa’s commitment to customers had shifted over time.

The reality is that they sort of see legacy accounts such as mine, as a pain to handle and ever since they took over, there was a push to upgrade and send them more money for not a lot in return. Hostpapa treated me more like an unwanted house guest than a loyal subscriber.

Dealing with Recurring Downtime

As a content creator and photographer, maintaining a seamless online experience is vital. Unfortunately, my journey with HostPapa’s shared server was marred by frequent downtimes due to excessive resource usage from my site, according to them. These unexpected surges in resources and failures not only frustrated me but also lead to frequent snotty emails from their accounts manager.

I was shocked to see the lack of understanding and fake empathy coming from the HostPapa team. Nothing at all sounded sincere or like they were really trying to help solve this problem together with me. It just sounded to me like they were sick of dealing with my issue because it was from a legacy account left over from LunarPages and they they just want me to pay more so that they could be done with this old account.

Cesar: The Persistent Upseller

Amidst these challenges, I encountered Cesar, an accounts manager at HostPapa. While an accounts manager typically offers support, Cesar’s approach often felt like a continuous sales pitch with a side of uncaring frustration. The insistence on upgrading to higher-tier hosting plans, even when I questioned the necessity, left me feeling cornered and pressured. This misalignment between my needs and the proposed solutions was disheartening. Repeatedly, I had told them that I was not in the position to upgrade financially but, it fell on deaf ears.

Some of the emails left me annoyed especially when he replied in an email stating that he didn’t have any further optimization tips for me. A comment that really sounded snarky as I was desperately seeking solutions to an ongoing problem that kept resulting in my site being shut down for extended periods of time.

I wasn’t looking for “tips” on site optimization or how to get more followers on TikTok, I needed support. Sadly, all I was getting was a constant push to upgrade. Albeit at a discounted price, it was still coming off sleezy to me.

Twitter: Unconventional Problem-Solving

Interestingly, my pursuit of assistance took an unexpected turn when I turned to Twitter (or X as it is now known) for advice. Surprisingly, my plea grabbed the attention of HostPapa’s social media team. Suddenly, my issues were being addressed with a sense of urgency. This experience highlighted the power of public platforms in escalating concerns.

They jumped up and got a support ticket made. Suddenly what was seemingly out of the scope of tech according to Cesar, support was now swiftly being handled. I was surprised at how fast they got my site up again and friendly the other HostPapa team members were.

Persistent Upselling: A Familiar Tune

What struck me the most was how my HostPapa account, which dates back to the early 2000s, had evolved from a partnership to an ongoing upselling push. This shift in focus raised questions about the true intent behind these interactions.

It started with a push to upgrade simply because my email was getting full. Then, they took to shutting down my site. For a small photography website, it really made me question my loyalty to this hosting service. Their tech support came up with only temporary solutions but weeks later, Cesar was back with another 48-hour shut down notice. The solution: upgrade my hosting package.

It wasn’t until my twitter post that I really found some honest support. That to me is a huge red flag. When you have to make an issue public to get some solid help that shows where a company’s priorities are.

The Bottomline

Reflecting on my HostPapa journey, I’m reminded of the need for reliable and supportive hosting solutions. As a photographer, my energy should be directed towards capturing beautiful images and sharing stories behind them, rather than dealing with technical hiccups. While I cherish the relationship I’ve built over the years, it’s essential to assess whether the current path aligns with my goals.

In the pursuit of better hosting options, I’ll continue my quest for a platform that values customer support, reliability, and the growth of creative ventures. Thank you for joining me on this open exploration of my web hosting experiences. Your support fuels my determination to find the best path forward for both me and my audience.

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Jason Teale 

Photographer, educator, podcaster

Podcast    Website    Instagram

Photographing Korea and the world beyond!

 

 

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F5 Visa Holder/BEd Holder Seeks Oct. 1st Start Date Position

Fri, 2023-08-11 00:56
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: Almost Anywhere In Busan

Title: ESL/EFL Position Wanted in Busan

Time: 2 pm to 9 pm

Starting Date: October 1st, 2023

Description: Employers, are you ready to hire a teacher with a burning desire to make a difference in the lives of young minds? 

Experience/qualifications:

  • F5 Visa
  • BEd
  • Teacher's license
  •  TESOL Certificate
  • Years of experience: 2 years experience in Canada
  • elementary, middle, high school, university, business/engineering English teaching experience in Korea
  • 1987-1992 Canadian Communication Army Reserve
  • Experience in teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

Hobbies/Interests:

  • Public speaking and leadership (I have given over 450 speeches since 2012)
  • Debating
  • Hiking/Walking
  • Photography
  • Podcasting
  • Blogging

I will: 

  • Deliver dynamic and engaging lessons to students, catering to their learning needs.
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a love for learning.
  • Assess and evaluate student progress using various assessment tools.
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and parents.

Expectations:

  1. A competitive salary (W3,000,000 +) 
  2. Housing support
  3. A friendly and supportive working environment.
  4. Opportunities for growth and progression within the organization.
  5. 15 paid vacation days.
  6. End of contract airfare back to a city of choice, in the country of citizenship.

Please feel free to contact me through E-mail.

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Future Tense Questions ~ㄹ게요 & ~게요 | Live Class Abridged

Thu, 2023-08-10 15:28

This past Sunday I held a live Korean class on my YouTube channel about the grammar forms ~ㄹ게(요) and ~게(요), including ALL of their various uses.

The full live stream was nearly 2 hours, but you can watch the summary here in just about 9 minutes.

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Enthusiastic English teacher with a F6 visa look for a part-time position

Wed, 2023-08-09 14:01
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: 

Hi all,

I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated ESL teacher with 2 masters degrees and plenty of experience teaching at elementary schools and universities looking for a part-time position in Busan.

Please, do not hesitate to message me or email me if you are interested.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kindly ^^

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IPAD Air/아이패드 (4th Generation) Bundle. Includes Apple Pencil, Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard.

Wed, 2023-08-09 08:40
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: Busan City, Jangsan (부산, 장산)

I am selling a Bundle Edition of the IPAD Air (4th Generation), it includes the Pencil, Keyboard, and Mouse. Combined it is priced 480,000 won. It is in great condition, barely used it and the price is reasonable since it comes as a bundle.

(연필, 키보드, 마우스가 포함된 IPAD Air (4세대) 번들 에디션을 판매하고 있습니다. 가격은 합쳐서 480,000원입니다. 상태 아주 좋고 거의 사용하지 않았으며 번들로 제공되기 때문에 가격이 합리적입니다.)

Contact Information (연락처 정보) : 

My email: [email protected]

Kakaotalk: NuguKm

 

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epson printer ink cartridge × 4

Tue, 2023-08-08 07:29
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: ban yeo 4 dong

For sale

Epson T1331 black

Epson T1333 red

Epson T1332 blue

Epson T1334 yellow

Selling in 1 bundle for 20000kwn

+ 5000kwn delivery within Korea

Or pick up in person in banyeo dong

Shopping ctr outside KB bank Haeundai

Write today

 

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My Korean Learning Toolkit: The Best Tools and Resources

Mon, 2023-08-07 14:58

It's time to share every one of my favorite tools and resources for learning Korean. I've been compiling tools for years and selected several of the best, most useful ones for learners of all levels - most of these I still use myself.

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