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Posted on: 磁悬浮
August 13, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Lordstanley, niceley put.  I don't think it could have been stated any better.

Posted on: The Panda's Secret Wish
August 13, 2008 at 12:12 AM

Found it, thanks to the new search feature:

Speaking and Writing

Posted on: The Panda's Secret Wish
August 13, 2008 at 12:07 AM

sfrrr, are you thinking of the 一二三 joke? 

你会写汉字吗？
我会写。。。一二三。

I can't remember the lesson name, maybe someone else can.  If you're thinking of a different lesson, disregard this post ;)

Posted on: 磁悬浮
August 12, 2008 at 2:02 PM

It's sad what the internet age has done to respect and common courtesy. Maybe it's partially that and partially just the way some people were brought up. 

When you ask for something in a disrespectful and offensive manner, you don't deserve any response at all, no matter how "valid" or "intelligent" the criticism is.

Jenny hit the nail on the head with her response to Dave...he didn't deserve a response.

In case anyone needs a refresher:

re·spect play_w2("R0180400")  (r-spkt)

tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.
3. To relate or refer to; concern.
n.
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
4. respects: Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.
5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.

Posted on: Taking a Shower
August 12, 2008 at 2:36 AM

Great lesson. 

RJ, I'm with you...I'd love to take a shower at night, instead of the morning, but I'd have mad scientist hair for work!  What's the new avatar?  Is that you?

Posted on: Colors, By Degrees
August 9, 2008 at 5:49 PM

Excellent QW...great job JP!

Anyone know how to say "render"?  As in...to color render a drawing.  MDBG translates it to 回报 which doesn't seem quite right.

Posted on: The More Than One Child Policy and Taking Trains
August 9, 2008 at 5:11 PM

I've always wondered about exceptions to the one-child policy, but thought it might be a bit disrespectful to ask a native.  Thanks DA!

Posted on: Olympic Excitement
August 9, 2008 at 3:54 PM

Hitokiri, it was Manny Pacquiao.  I like your new avatar!

Posted on: Olympic Excitement
August 8, 2008 at 8:59 PM

Those handcuffs are cool mr. cool.  You should color them in to match the Olympic rings...then they'd be totally mr. cool.

Posted on: Olympic Excitement
August 8, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Here's another stream, if you can't use Ken's link:

http://wwitv.com/tv_channels/7025.htm