This blog is partly devoted to the sharing of my learning of the English language (my well mastered mother tongue is Chinese and I am not an English teacher) and its *cultures*, partly to the current significant trends in Canada and in the world, and partly to my own random thoughts and little life. I am not religious, but I am somewhat interested in Christianity and Buddhism, among other personal interests. Welcome. And, have a good day.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick Cathedral of NYC, and Saint Patrick's Day
1. Saint Patrick, "is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland". He was said to be associated with visions of Purgatory.
2. The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is "located on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, directly across the street from Rockefeller Center."
3. On Saint Patrick's Day, parades are typically held internationally. But it is not made a public holiday in Canada.
2. The Saint Patrick's Cathedral is "located on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, directly across the street from Rockefeller Center."
3. On Saint Patrick's Day, parades are typically held internationally. But it is not made a public holiday in Canada.
(Pic from http://goo.gl/WDniN)
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(Picture at http://goo.gl/iWeHZ)
Monday, May 23, 2011
In China, so profound are the effects of the proliferation of internet access, which greatly facilitates the diffusion of information.
For instance, the young people cannot be easily fooled any more. No more.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
The keystrokes on my new white HP laptop feel crisper than those on the older black one.
Pleasant industrial design, isn't it?
To my untrained eyes, moles, beavers, and groundhogs look quite similar.
Image references:
http://www.google.com/search?q=mole&hl=en&qscrl=1&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=vbvYTZ2NOILL0AGXx838Aw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CB4Q_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=675
http://www.google.com/search?q=beaver&hl=en&qscrl=1&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=y7vYTbvoHYXd0QHwmpT8Aw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=675
http://www.google.com/search?q=groundhog&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS250&qscrl=1&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=5r3YTbibIee70QHd25j8Aw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBUQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=675
Saturday, May 21, 2011
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