User Comments - RJ
RJ
Posted on: Funny Business 5
September 27, 2009 at 1:03 AM........your wife being the hardest part of the assignment. This is your mission, should you decide to accept it. This message will self destruct in 30 seconds. ;-)
Posted on: Clean Energy in China with Dennis Bracy
September 26, 2009 at 5:58 PMJenny,
Thank you, I didnt realize that the auto restrictions on even and odd days in Beijing were tried a second time. If I remember correctly this was not a popular program the first time around.
I only wish we had more trains in the US. I would love not to need an automobile. Cars and driving are such a burden. When Im in SH I usually have a driver. It is so nice not to drive, and trains are even better because there is no traffic. No risk, go gas, no stress, no car payment, no car insurance, no parking fees or tickets, no license plates, and no fines for driving alone during restricted rush hours. Car pooling is mandatory in some cities at certain times or in certain lanes. They even sell cardboard or inflatable passengers to help you avoid getting a ticket. I tried letting mine drive but it didnt work out too well :-).
Posted on: Fruit Basket of Cause-Effect
September 26, 2009 at 4:45 PMLiliana would be a wonderful permanent presence on Qing Wen. She is as charming as Amber, and as lively and entertaining as JP. Definitely hope to hear more of her. John fits in seamlessly as he makes everything he does seem effortless. Connie brings the credentials and Chinese horsepower needed to make QW a legitimate world class Chinese classroom. All done with warmth and charm. What more could we ask for?
@John and Kimiik - I didnt notice any sound changes on my end.
Posted on: Fruit Basket of Cause-Effect
September 26, 2009 at 10:51 AMBendidelaowai,
Liliana is one of the hosts of Spanish pod. She is from Mexico.
Posted on: Funny Business 3
September 26, 2009 at 10:01 AMcalicartel
I dont think the lessons are either 100% scripted or 100% improvised on the spot. Editing is not a sin, nor is using the computer to add in often used tag lines. In fact, its good technique. There does seem to be a lack of effective last minute proof-reading or sound checks at times however. Maybe some room for improvement here. Most of these errors are unprofessional yet harmless, but occaisionally this can result in issues with more serious ramifications. Matt recently promised more attention to proofing, so I suspect they are tightening the screws as we speak.
Posted on: Clean Energy in China with Dennis Bracy
September 25, 2009 at 9:12 PMHi Light
I believe the initiative you are referring to was only during the Olympics and was in place to reduce pollution.
Posted on: Funny Business 5
September 25, 2009 at 11:43 AMTal,
There was no "H" in my comment, at least not until you brought it up...............;-)
Posted on: Funny Business 5
September 25, 2009 at 8:43 AMPhil
Tal is being his usual ornery self, but he is right. On the other hand, remember, these are Chinese lessons (and darn good ones) , not Mark Twain. The story lines are collateral "pleasures" at best. Sometimes they're so bad that they're "good," and other times they're just bad. :-). Either way we get a chuckle with our homework. Im still a fan.
Oh, and sometimes they are quite good. Lets not forget that option.
Posted on: Happy Birthday China
September 27, 2009 at 2:41 AMHave a piece of cake Tal. Better days are ahead. Save me one too.