News Catch-up of January 19, 2011

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① The indoor temperature of large energy consumption buildings, such as major department stores and markets will be limited to below 20 degrees Celsius starting January 24. Fines will be imposed if companies fail to follow the rules.

오는 24일부터 백화점과 대형마트 등 에너지 다소비 건물의 난방온도가 20도 이하로 제한됩니다. 불이행시 과태료가 부과됩니다.

② Rudolf Elmer, a former Swiss banker for Julius Bear, handed over confidential banking records of about 2,000 influential people to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

스위스 'Julius Baer' 은행의 전직 직원인 Rudolf Elmer는 세계 유력인사 2,000여명의 은밀 비밀계좌 거래 내역을 WiKiLeaks의 창시자 Julian Assange에게 넘겼습니다.

③ The National Defense Ministry is planning to fortify five islands in the West Sea by 2015 and place major weapons on these islands by 2012.

국방부는 2015년까지 서해 5개 섬의 요새화를 완료하고 핵심 전투 장비는 2012년까지 이 지역에 배치할 계획이라고 밝혔습니다.

④ Apple, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs announced he would be taking a medical leave of absence from the company, but declined to provide specific details about his health.

애플의 최고경영자(CEO) Steve Jobs가 건강상의 문제로 회사에 병가를 냈다고 발표했습니다. 하지만 건강에 대한 자세한 상황은 밝히지 않았습니다.

⑤ Brazilian army helicopters stepped up rescue and supply operations on Monday in areas hit by floods and landslides that have killed at least 665 people.

브라질 군용 헬기들이 지난 월요일부터, 홍수와 산사태로 최소한 665명이 숨진 지역에 대한 구조작업과 구호품 공금활동에 활발하게 나서고 있습니다.

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Apple CEO Takes Medical Leave

Apple, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs announced he would be taking a medical leave of absence from the company, but declined to provide specific details about his health. Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004, which eventually spread to his liver. In January 2009, Jobs took his first leave of absence from Apple to undergo a liver transplant. Jobs is seen by many in the technology industry as irreplaceable. In 1985 he was forced out of the company he help to found, only to be brought back in 12 years later when the company was on its last leg. Since his return to Apple the company has grown to become the most valuable tech stock and is giving ExxonMobil a run for its money in the race to be the world’s most valuable company. Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will take over the company reins in Jobs’ absence.

애플의 최고경영자(CEO) Steve Jobs가 건강상의 문제로 회사에 병가를 냈다고 발표했습니다. 하지만 건강에 대한 자세한 상황은 밝히지 않았습니다. Steve Jobs는 2004년 췌장암 수술, 2009년에는 간 이식 수술을 받은 바 있습니다. Steve Jobs의 빈자리는 최고운영책임자(COO)인 Tim Cook이 맡게 될 것입니다.

**Key Expressions

1. on its last legs : 멈추기 직전이다

- about to stop working

ex) We've had the same vacuum cleaner for twenty years now and it's on its last legs.

2. give somebody a run for their money : 에게 치열한 경쟁을 벌이게 하다

- to compete very strongly against someone who is expected to win a competition

ex) I think only Liverpool will be able to give Manchester United a run for their money next season.

3. take over/up the reins : (정권 또는 회사의 경영권을) 잡다

- to take control of something, especially an organization or a country (often + of )

ex) He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup.

<News Article #2>

Rescue Operations Underway in Brazil

Brazilian army helicopters stepped up rescue and supply operations on Monday in areas hit by floods and landslides that have killed at least 665 people. This is the first contact that rescue workers have had with some residents since being cut off from help five days ago. Heavy rains last week sparked one of Brazil's worst natural disasters, sending an avalanche of mud, water and rocks plowing through towns and villages in the scenic region. Poorer residents who lived in precarious housing bore the brunt of the carnage. The government has made available 586 military personnel for rescue operations, 8,000 food baskets and 7 tons of medicine and other supplies. The extent of the damage has been a rocky road for Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's new president, and exposed major flaws in emergency planning and disaster prevention in a country that aspires to attain developed-nation status in coming years.

브라질 군용 헬기들이 지난 월요일부터, 홍수와 산사태로 최소한 665명이 숨진 지역에 대한 구조작업과 구호품 공금활동에 활발하게 나서고 있습니다. 이는 blgowl역이 고립된 지 5일 만에 이루어진 첫 구조작업입니다.

**Key Expressions

1. bear the brunt (of something) : 정면으로 맞서다

- to withstand the worst part or the strongest part of something, such as an attack.

ex) I had to bear the brunt of her screaming and yelling.

ex) Why don't you talk with her the next time she complains? I'm tired of bearing the brunt of her objections.

2. rocky road : 다난한 길

- a difficult period of time.

ex) Bob's been going down quite a rocky road since his divorce.