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Posted on: Foot Bath
November 8, 2013 at 11:57 PMI see the current ChinesePod newsletter cites foot massage as a way by which the writer learned vocabulary: the example cited being 痛。 ("pain" or "hurts"). So I rest my case. But seriously folks, I have seen Chinese massage places popping up in shopping malls in the US. So if you see one, get out there and practice your Chinese! Maybe a nice foot massage will even make your holiday shopping more pleasant. Certainly more memorable. 呵呵。
Posted on: Photos with Animals
November 8, 2013 at 11:49 PMYes, that was home for me many years ago, and I still enjoy taking the Amtrak Auto Train down every once in a while. I'm sure you will do well wherever you move to. Where you are now its a good place to be from, but I couldn't see myself there today, even in retirement. Times change though; I was surprised to learn from you that there is even a Chinese school! ; )
Posted on: CCP Political Slogans
November 8, 2013 at 1:03 PMAnybody know what the Chines phrase is that translates as "spiritual pollution"?
Posted on: Converting Korean Money
November 8, 2013 at 12:56 PMThe secret word for today is 汇率。 At least I guess that's what you meant. Yes, it does seem odd that it's in the graphic for the lesson, but not the vocabulary list. Maybe this is just a lesson on cosmetics. kkk
Posted on: Photos with Animals
November 8, 2013 at 12:51 PMI think Ross Allen's reptile world is not there any more (it was around Ocala if I recall). I was thinking of you today because I bought a copy of Grizzly Man on DVD. I have never seen it, but Werner Herzog is my favorite director. I saw on the news there was an alligator cruising around the Wal Mart entrance in Apopka a few weeks ago. Are you moving away from Florida? Think of all you will miss (in the animal kingdom).
Posted on: Foot Bath
November 7, 2013 at 1:49 PMAh yes, the Chinese foot torture. That which does not kill us makes us stronger. Oh, sorry, its just "enhanced interrogation." I got some chemical goo that probably doubles as rust remover at the shipyard smeared on my legs during one of these therapeutic treatments. As the searing pain began to set in, they asked me " 烫吗？" I wonder how to ask in Chinese exactly how much pain is "normal."
Posted on: Photos with Animals
November 6, 2013 at 10:32 PMSome friends of mine had a swimming with manatees experience in Florida and really enjoyed it. I suggest you try selling your daughter on that idea. Or maybe take her to see Grizzly Man. Wild animals do deserve respect.
Posted on: 高考英语改革
November 4, 2013 at 5:38 AM呵呵，USF 也很开放的。 你们还有Revolutionary Communist Youth Brigade 吗？我在USF的时候由他们给我一本红宝书。
Posted on: 高考英语改革
November 4, 2013 at 5:32 AMMark, 对了，就是我的意思。 我的意思是： 我记得以前在三藩市 投票的时候可以看很多外语。 都是政府给人民了解什么公民投票的事情，还是介绍候选人。 可能大部分的美国人也会感觉很奇怪。 也听说过 以前有美国人说移民的人不会英语的话，不会看报纸，也不会了解政治的情况， 所以不愿意给移民的人投票的权利。 我觉得加州是最开放的。
我记得我在三藩市的时候，有一位候选人，资料介绍说她是 Sister Boom-boom, Nun of the Above. 她的所谓地位的笑话不能过翻译。
Posted on: Listen Up, Foreigners!
November 9, 2013 at 10:34 AM早就知道了