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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 27 at 1:37 AM by John

It's "microblogs" and not "microblog" because every person that signs up for the service gets his/her own microblog. Read more

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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 27 at 1:36 AM by John

I understand your reaction. That's a really common reaction among people who don't use Twitter. I think I even felt about it that way myself, once.... Read more

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Posted on: Feelings
On May 27 at 1:32 AM by John

I'm almost sure we did, because it was Chanelle... Connie asked, "like the perfume?" Apparently it got edited out for some reason. Will have to che... Read more

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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 27 at 1:27 AM by JasonSch

Yeah, it's been blocked for about that long. (became blocked during the riots in 新疆 (xīnjiāng). A Chinese 'version' is in the works though and if... Read more

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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 27 at 1:16 AM by kaixin_in_tampa

From 美国 both 土豆 and 优酷 are accessible, just slow. Videos longr than 2 or 3 minutes long are not very practical in my experience. Read more

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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 26 at 11:46 PM by kaixin_in_tampa

I think you are right about 注册, “to register". Google, Youku, and Sina all show 登录 for "log in". Read more

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On May 26 at 11:39 PM by podster

My advice for Expo: wear comfortable shoes.  Also, the China Pavilion is permanent, so maybe if you are planning to visit Shanghai again after th... Read more

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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 26 at 11:31 PM by changye

Can you guys outside the PRC see major Chinese video sharing sites such as 优酷网 (Youku wang) and 土豆网 (Tudou wang)? You can't access them from Japan bec... Read more

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On May 26 at 11:27 PM by podster

Aren't these phrases substitutes for 当然,not 废话? Instead of 中国馆当然有中国特色 it would be 难怪中国馆有中国特色。 Also, what is the nuance of 当然? In American English... Read more

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Posted on: Sina's Microblogs
On May 26 at 11:21 PM by bodawei

Still wondering if anyone can suggest a combined blog/microblog service based in China? Like Yahoo but better? Read more