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I saw this today on McClatchy blog: China Rises, which is usually about Chinese life and his adventures as foreign correspondent. Today he’s talking about an interesting section in the Indian paper: The bridal want-ads:
Some friends chuckled the other day as I rummaged through the Sunday Times of India and pulled away an eight-page section […]

I saw this today on McClatchy blog: China Rises, which is usually about Chinese life and his adventures as foreign correspondent. Today he’s talking about an interesting section in the Indian paper: The bridal want-ads:
Some friends chuckled the other day as I rummaged through the Sunday Times of India and pulled away an eight-page section […]

Simpson’s Paradox talks about Tropical Nightmare. Here’s a quick except of SP on a bad new game: 
I thought the premise of Underwater Odyssey was perfect: Young Megan leaves her boring job for expat adventures in exotic locations! But things are not quite as advertised, and she must rely on her wits and creativity to survive! […]

I saw this today on Simpson’s Paradox » Blog Archive » Nancy Drew: Lights, Camera, Curses
What makes Nancy Drew: Lights, Camera, Curses! agirls’ game is the female protagonist. It’s not pink, it’s not cutesy,there are no magic animal friends, there is no shopping. Let me repeatthat in case you were skimming. This game is not […]

Raleigh-based jewelry co., Silverland Jewelry is offering free bridesmaid jewelry for a lucky winner!
To enter, just sign into Facebook and fan Silverland Jewelry’s Facebook page. Free to enter! The winner will be chosen randomly from the list of fans on Dec. 12th, 2008!
Winners get a two-part set (earrings, necklace or bracelet: pick two) for […]

I started writing on the Ninerniner blog network on 30th September. My earnings reached $25.5 on the 5th of November 2008. More than one month has passed since i started posting on the Ninerniner blog but, i have not received my payment yet. I want to know when will i get my payment. I opened […]

“Have you seen my phone?” Stick asked me as we were getting ready to leave this morning. “I can’t find it anywhere.”
“No.” I said. We looked around the apartment, while Stick mumbled incoherently about having it just a moment ago. “I’ll call your phone so you can find it.” I dialed Stick from my cellphone […]

Today’s new word is: Meaderthal!
Meaderthal — 1) n. A dull-witted student moving through his workbook at his own special pace. 2) v. The behavior of such a student.
Usage: John’s parents were so wealthy and well-connected that he meaderthaled through three years of English with perfect grades.
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When I first went to Yantai, I imagined I’d come home and slip effortlessly into fluent Mandarin to quote ancient Chinese wisdom. Fortunately for people who have to put up with me, that didn’t happen.
A few characters have somehow made it into my notetaking, which is completely mindblowing to me. I tried to train myself […]

Isabelle is my 5-year-old niece. She makes me reconsider my whole childfree thing sometimes, but then I see other kids at the mall, and I remember why I don’t like children. (Actually, I don’t like people, but smaller, fragile people who scream and need changing are worse.)
Isabelle: Aunt Meg, what’s this?
Meg: You making a weird […]