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.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Short internet meme video - Harlem Shake (original army edition)
Internet memes have been going very strong. Months ago, there was the Gangnam Style originated from Korea, now it's Harlem Shake.
By the way, it's been reported that some Israeli troops who presented themselves in another published video piece are being sent to and locked into military prison. Duh.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Now Korean companies have run away with the hardware sector.
At the beginning it's the American companies, then Japanese ones, then Taiwanese, now Korean.
Who're next? Chinese companies?
Who're next? Chinese companies?
I think that entrepreneurial endeavors are normally treks instead of helicopter lifts.
Rare are the examples of the success stories of Google and Facebook.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Bootleggers used to smuggle alcohol, cigarettes, and so on. Nowadays formula milk is also on their shopping lists.
See Hong Kong arrests baby milk smugglers. The offenders won't be able to get away with light fines. They "are subject to a maximum penalty of two years in jail and a HK$500,000 fine."
Such an international laugh at the quality of some Chinese products. Is it a tip of the iceberg?
Such an international laugh at the quality of some Chinese products. Is it a tip of the iceberg?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Among the ranks of officials, there is always balderdash from the mouth of at least one. Be him/her an American one or a Chinese one.
But the percentage of Chinese officials who speak nonsense appears to be significantly higher than that of their American counterparts.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Western countries' governments had given their imprimatur to financial firms to do almost anything they please.
That has angered most people, who have been paying a dear price for the practice.
It's apparent that financial firms' activities often cause negative externality, in Economics' terms. For that matter, some high financiers must have swooned when people and their democratic governments realized it.
It's apparent that financial firms' activities often cause negative externality, in Economics' terms. For that matter, some high financiers must have swooned when people and their democratic governments realized it.
When getting refused, it is in order to accept the refusal gracefully and then talk to other candidates.
That's the beauty of free market and free society.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
"For the most part" is an interesting idiom.
Sentences run like this: "for the most part, so and so." But where are the other part(s)? :-)
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