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Posted on: Which tone was that again?

Hi bababardwan, I don't even want to think about snow right now, thank you very much. ;-)

Posted on: Which tone was that again?

Thanks jimijames. 营 looked like the right word, but couldn't find confirmation anywhere. Your examples are what I had in mind. I'm going to jot those down.

Posted on: Which tone was that again?

老师, 周末 我 要 去 化学营.（Lǎoshī, zhōumò wǒ yào qù huàxué yíng.）Not quite sure how to say "chemistry camp."

For nerds like me. 呵呵

Posted on: World Cup and Diamonds

I've been meaning to see it, but lately I've been in more of a Cartoons and Superheroes frame of mind. 呵呵.

Posted on: World Cup and Diamonds

Hey Baba, I noticed that the 2006 film "Blood Diamond" is translated directly as 血鑽石 (血钻石) Xuè zuàn shí.

http://tw.ent3.yimg.com/mpost/20/98/2098.jpg

Don't know if this link will work in China.

I'd be interested in knowing the other terms you mentioned as well.

Posted on: A New Jug for the Water Cooler

Maybe 蒸馏水 distilled water might be the solution? Yuck!

Posted on: A New Jug for the Water Cooler

Actually Bodawei, I always heard it took around 10 minutes, but the OA Guide to Water Purification website confirms that you are indeed correct, not that that surprises me. :-) It notes, though, that while boiling will destroy organic contaminants, it does n o t remove chemical toxins (e.g. pesticides).

http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml

Posted on: A New Jug for the Water Cooler

This reminds me of the Heinzelmännchen from Cologne, Germany. These little guys came around at night and did all the work for the city's folk, until one night when a curious resident spoiled things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinzelm%C3%A4nnchen

Posted on: Getting Taller (Not Fatter)

Hi Changye, I'm only a few episodes in, but I'm really getting into it. I watched a lot of that 60's era stuff in reruns as a kid. (I'm quite taken by Fuji, I must admit.)

Maybe I will pick up some Japanese too, as you say hehe. At least I'll learn how to scream "monster!" It's a real testament to the Japanese people, that you were able to turn your country into the economic powerhouse it is today despite all those monster attacks!

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to keep my eyes open for Ultra Seven too.

Posted on: Getting Taller (Not Fatter)

My sister spotted the complete Ultraman DVD series in a bargain bin for $7.99 this afternoon! Japanese w/English subs. or dubbed English. No Chinese dub. though. Should keep me busy for a while.