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daxia -

Cool, thanks for all the info about the "swastika" symbol. I knew that It had other meanings
before Hitler started to use it, but I didn't know that it was so popular.

Although, I wonder what would happen if a group of Jew's came here visiting and saw a guy with a
swastika tattoo....



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Origins of the swastika

The EU has been urged to ban the swastika because of its Nazi associations with hate and racism.
But the symbol was around long before Adolf Hitler.


The swastika is a cross with its arms bent at right angles to either the right or left. In
geometric terms, it is known as an irregular icosagon or 20-sided polygon.

The word is derived from the Sanskrit "svastika" and means "good to be". In Indo-European culture
it was a mark made on people or objects to give them good luck.

It has been around for thousands of years, particularly as a Hindu symbol in the holy texts, to
mean luck, Brahma or samsara (rebirth). It can be clockwise or anti-clockwise and the way it
points in all four directions suggests stability. Sometimes it features a dot between each arm.

Nowadays it is commonly seen in Indian artwork and current and ancient Hindu architecture, and in
the ruins of the ancient city of Troy. It has also been used in Buddhism and Jainism, plus other
Asian, European and Native American cultures.

The British author Rudyard Kipling, who was strongly influenced by Indian culture, had a swastika
on the dust jackets of all his books until the rise of Nazism made this inappropriate. It was also
a symbol used by the scouts in Britain, although it was taken off Robert Baden-Powell's 1922 Medal
of Merit after complaints in the 1930s.

The Finnish Air Force also used it as its official symbol in World War II, and it still appears on
medals, but it had no connection with the Nazi use.

It is rarely seen on its own in Western architecture, but a design of interlocking swastikas is
part of the design of the floor of the cathedral of Amiens, France.

Nazi's hooked cross

Swastika is also a small mining town in northern Ontario, Canada, about 580 kilometres north of
Toronto. Attempts by the government of Ontario to change the town's name during World War II were
rejected by residents.

But it is its association with the National Socialist German Workers Party in the 1930s which is
etched on the minds of Western society. Before Hitler, it was used in about 1870 by the Austrian
Pan-German followers of Schoenerer, an Austrian anti-Semitic politician.

Its Nazi use was linked to the belief in the Aryan cultural descent of the German people. They
considered the early Aryans of India to be the prototypical white invaders and hijacked the sign
as a symbol of the Aryan master race.

The Nazi party formally adopted the swastika - what they called the Hakenkreuz, the hooked cross -
in 1920. This was used on the party's flag (above), badge, and armband.

In Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler wrote: "I myself, meanwhile, after innumerable attempts, had laid down
a final form; a flag with a red background, a white disk, and a black swastika in the middle.
After long trials I also found a definite proportion between the size of the flag and the size of
the white disk, as well as the shape and thickness of the swastika."

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/h...ne/4183467.stm

Published: 2005/01/18 10:44:42 GMT

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roddy -

Couple of queries.

1) Has anyone ever seen a Chinese person with a Chinese character tattoo? Or for that matter with
the English 'Fear is the mind-killer' stamped permanently just above their arse?

2) Should I have a specific 'tattoo / calligraphy / Chinese name translation' forum - we get a
fair number of them, and while they sometimes lead to interesting discussion, they aren't really
learning Chinese questions.










dalaowai -

I'd been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo to add to my collection and my Chinese friends
suggested that I get it done in Traditional Chinese. They said it would give it a nice look to it.

I decided against getting it done after seeing how many NBA players have Chinese tattoos and my
girlfriend's insistence that if I get a Chinese tattoo, it should be her name. Talk about
commitment!

That being said, I have a few tattoos in different languages and I've seen great tattoos in
Chinese. Good luck!










roddy -



Quote:

Like if a foreigner saw a Hitler mark, he would believe the guy is a Nazi and beat the shit out of
him, and if the police would see it, they would think that he is a F a l u n G o n g practitioner
and put him in jail. Can anyone explain why they have this tattoo ?

They have a higher opinion of people than you do, and thus believe that a) many are aware of the
symbol's actual significane (actually, it's entirely possible to meet people who have never heard
of the Nazis) and that b) even if they're not, they'll ask first and swing fists later.










daxia -



Quote:

They have a higher opinion of people than you do, and thus believe that a) many are aware of the
symbol's actual significane (actually, it's entirely possible to meet people who have never heard
of the Nazis) and that b) even if they're not, they'll ask first and swing fists later.

Not where I am from. In sweden, if you wear a nazi mark and go out for a walk in the city where
allot of other people will see you, then you probably wont come back alive (if your not walking
together with 10 other people who can defend you).










mr.stinky -

swastika was also used by the navaho tribes in new mexico. currently there are
symbols in the architecture of the kimo theatre in albuquerquerque.










transman -

It would.










chenpv -

*no content*

PS: 卐 and 卍 are both Chinese characters, which read 'wan4'.










dearbox -

In fact, not many Chinese people will use the word "忍" and it's more popular in Japan.












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doumeizhen -

This, friends, is good news on many levels. Hopefully it will remind a generation of youngsters of
their literary heritage, and the newly shed light will make the Chinese proud of their 小说.
Even better perhaps, is that it'll give the American masses another taste of China, one that they
do not have to fear, with the fortunate side effect of sparing us another 8 hour version.

Warning, I will now digress into another section altogether, but if you haven't read the book, do
so. It is a wonderfully colorful world, particularly in Waley's translation. If you know nothing
of Arthur, you should read about him too. His story is as good as the works he translates.

=================================================================

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Spielberg Mulls Monkey King Movie

Rumor is rife that star Hollywood director, Steven Spielberg, has plans to
make a movie based on Journey to the West, one of the most popular Chinese
literature classics. Zhang Jinlai, a Chinese actor renowned for his
portrayal of the classic's lead character, the Monkey King or Sun Wukong, is
due to meet with Spielberg in the US in July or August to discuss the film.

On May 31, China Radio International reported that Spielberg, who will serve
as an artistic consultant in the design of the opening and closing
ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, had met with several
Chinese directors, playwrights, and producers in China recently. He
reportedly has a keen interest in Chinese stories, especially Journey to the
West. If there is a film to be made based on the classic novel, he will
direct it and present it in 2008. But a specific production plan has yet to
be revealed.

A dearth of original screenplays in recent years has resulted in sequels and
remakes hogging American movie screens. Industry insiders believe that this
is why Hollywood has been studying the possibility of bringing Chinese
stories to life, particularly ever since the box-office success of Mulan, a
Disney cartoon feature released in 1998.

Journey to the West was written by Wu Cheng'en during Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644). It tells the story of a monk named Tang and his four
apprentices and protectors, including the Monkey King, who travel to India
in search of the true Buddhist scriptures. During their travels, they fend
off monsters and demons who want to destroy and eat Tang believing that he
is the elixir of eternal life. The novel is based on the true story of Monk
Xuanzhuang who traveled to India during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

。。。



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doumeizhen -

Perhaps chinesepod has gotten wind of this as well, as there is now an advanced lesson on the
Monkey King.










Outofin -

What? It must be a rumor. A rumor that I hope could become true.












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The sixth issue of Poetry Quarterly (Chinese-English poetry journal) was
published on http://www.poetrysky.com. Poetrysky.com is the first bilingual
poetry website in the world publishing both English and Chinese versions of
poetry.



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rose~ -

I can't believe you guys haven't got Google back, we got it back on the same day!

加油！

*cough cough*



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tsuialex wrote:



Quote:

well also check this:

http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B7%...98%BF%E5%8F%94

"5月26日，香港的《香港經濟日報》、《蘋果日報》、《星島日報》等報道事
件。隨後，美國的美聯社、《水銀日報》、《紐約時報》、英國《衛報》、�
��國《國家報》、阿聯酋《海灣時報》、南非《獨立報》、加拿大《The
Gazette》、台灣《東森新聞報》、《福布斯》網上新聞等傳媒亦有報導此項事
件，事件進一步向世界傳播。"

now the world is watching closely such issue!

Actually, it is also on the ENGLISH version of wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_uncle



Quote:

The Bus Uncle (Chinese: 巴士阿叔) is a video clip viewed and debated by many in Hong Kong
beginning in early May 2006. In the Cantonese video clip, a middle-aged man, Roger Chan Yuet Tung
(Chinese: 陳乙東), commonly referred to as Bus Uncle, Uncle Bus, Grumpy Man or Bus Judge
(Chinese: 巴士判官) scolds a younger passenger, Elvis Ho Yui Hei (Chinese: 何銳熙), for
nearly seven minutes during a bus ride in Hong Kong. The episode was recorded by another
passenger, Jon Fong Wing Hang (Chinese: 方穎恆), on a cell phone and uploaded to YouTube, a
popular free website hosting video clips. The title Bus Uncle was coined by some internet
forum-goers in reference to the man doing the scolding.

Soon after premiering on YouTube, the video clip turned into an Internet meme, and numerous
parodies followed. The original video clip enjoyed over 2 million views and 5 million hitpoints on
YouTube, becoming the site's most popular video on 28 May 2006. Its copious use of profanity and
rhetorical outbursts has also gained attention from the mainstream and international media.












roddy -



Quote:

Your site beats wikipedia, be proud: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...98%BF%E5%8F%94

Man, we beat a site we can't get to on a search engine we can't use. Go us!










rose~ -

lol, Roddy...


You're not going believe this but Google went off again shortly after I posted!
Alright, you probably do believe it...

I should have touched wood. Next time I will be sure to touch wood after being smug about how
modern Shanghai is with all the different rules etc...

With our international summit coming up, anything could happen. They already are shutting down all
workplaces and a major highway, so what would shutting down a few more sites be in comparison?!

Where is the original post where you can download Bus Uncle? I didn't find it.










skylee -

A TV ad modelled on the video clip -> 林尚義 tvb 巴士阿叔廣告










selfconstruct -

I hear that he has been offered a managerial position at 扒王之王 in Mong Kok. Not sure which
branch though.










tsuialex -

It's a branch in Kowloon and he is paid HK$9000 a month.










selfconstruct -

Yes, Mong Kok is in Kowloon. After being attacked by four men in the said restaurant, I don't
think he is working there anymore.










skylee -

No he is not. but not because he was attacked. He resigned as his boss' wife committed suicide
because of the pressure having him in the restaurant -> 扒王妻死諫　阿叔無得撈



Quote:

「扒王之王」老闆李德麟，受到妻女壓力要炒阿叔魷魚，李力保阿叔兩天，�
��妻林珍奇堅持「阿叔」的言行影響公司形象，為逼丈夫解僱「阿叔」，昨��
�在半山寓所仰藥，且反鎖睡房內，需勞動消防員破門將她制服送院。而陳乙
東獲悉老闆娘企圖自殺後，已主動提出辭職，並得到李德麟接受。












Ncao -



Quote:

No he is not. but not because he was attacked. He resigned as his boss' wife committed suicide
because of the pressure having him in the restaurant

I think you meant to say she tried to commit suicide,she's still alive. I think that woman might
have some type of mental problem to try to commit suicide just because her husband won't fire the
guy.












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thailiving -

I'm taking my children to Keats School in Kunming in April. My kids are both about Intermediate
level and have been learning Chinese for years. We plan to concentrate on speaking and listening
skills on this particular trip.

So far, in the dealings I've had with Keats, they have been efficient, organized, professional and
very helpful. I've been very impressed so far. I'm happy to post my thoughts here once we've been
to Keats.

Regarding one poster saying you would speak English for the rest of the day after lessons - that
may be true if you didn't actually leave the Keats Building! Once my kids have done their homework
for the day, we plan to be out on the streets exploring Kunming and the surroundings, as well as
meeting and talking to as many people as possible.

We've done the summer camps at BLCU for the past couple of years, and to be honest, my kids spoke
an awful lot of English there, too.

And, no, I have no affiliation with Keats.



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ZFS-China -

Just putting in my 2 cents. I was thinking of attending the school, but after an extremely bizarre
correspondence with their secretary, I chose not to. I contacted another member of this board who
previously attended and recommended the school to see if the teachers were good and it was just
the secretary who had problems. He told me he could no longer recommend the school as they had
fired all the good teachers. He also told me that the secretary is the daughter of the owner and
agreed with my unfavorable assement of her (he also didn't have many kind words for the owner).

From my correspondence with them, the priority of the school seems to be money over anything else.










studychinese -



Quote:

Just putting in my 2 cents. I was thinking of attending the school, but after an extremely bizarre
correspondence with their secretary, I chose not to. I contacted another member of this board who
previously attended and recommended the school to see if the teachers were good and it was just
the secretary who had problems. He told me he could no longer recommend the school as they had
fired all the good teachers. He also told me that the secretary is the daughter of the owner and
agreed with my unfavorable assement of her (he also didn't have many kind words for the owner).

From my correspondence with them, the priority of the school seems to be money over anything else.

Bizarre in what way?










abcdefg -

I studied at Keats School in Kunming from mid October 2007 until mid January 2008. Enjoyed it and
learned a lot. What would you like to know?










hereinchina -

To ZFC-China,

Your attitude towards Keats School is quite hostile! My experiences with Keats School are
positive, and my feelings are diametrically opposed to yours. When I first contacted the school
via e-mail to get some information, I immediately got an informative and friendly reply from "the
secretary" -- yes, she is the daughter of the owner, but that is not criminal. It's my third month
here, and I intend to stay another 3 months. About the owner and her daughter, I can only say they
have been the most helpful -- on the personal level as well, and this isn't something you can buy
for money. Concerning my teachers, there is nothing to complain about. What I don't understand is
why you have launched this campaign to ruin Keats School's reputation.

KRG Danmai










vancouver -

I am just finishing up 5 weeks at Keats School and I recommend it wholeheartedly. Most students
here leave with a plan to return as soon as possible. I can't speak for all the teachers but mine
is great! And if the teacher you get doesn't really work for you, you can switch teachers and try
a different teaching style. I have learned tons in just 5 weeks.
As for speaking English after class, that's up to you, no matter where you go to study. There sure
are a lot of Chinese people in Kunming with whom you can practice Chinese if you make the effort!
The price is a little high for Kunming, but way cheaper than anything similar you could find in
Beijing, Shanghai, etc. The accommodation is nice and the people who run the school are terrific,
kind, and very helpful. I feel like I've gotten my money's worth.
Not sure what "bizarre" communication means but I have always found the secretary/daughter to be
friendly and helpful.










roddy -

Quick note from me here. Keats have been in touch regarding ZFS-China's post, and I suspect the
above three posters are current / recent students there who have been asked by Keats to post. That
is perfectly acceptable, and there's no indication that the posts are faked.

ZFS, do you want to back up what you said, or get whoever you got the information from to post and
clarify?










ZFS-China -

Sorry for the late reply, I'm on a trip through China for the New Year.

To elaborate, "bizarre" in the sense that it started off very professional and friendly, and then
for some reason she got the idea I couldn't afford classes at their school and became quite
offensive (despite the fact I was paying 50% more in Dalian). She said she "saw my post on Chinese
Forums", and that based on that she thought I was looking for the cheapest way to learn Chinese. I
had no idea what she was talking about, so I asked her to send me a copy of the post but she never
did. In the end, she gave a really bad impression of herself and the school.

I don't think this is an appropriate place to post the correspondence, but if you would like to
see it, send me a private message and I will send you a copy.

Also, roddy, I don't know if the other board member wants his name to be known, but if you want to
check my private messages, then you can confirm what the individual told me.










vancouver -

I wasn't asked to reply by the school - I overheard a discussion about this issue and I decided of
my own volition to add my opinion.










tcmzueck -

Hello,

After reading the other posts here I'd like to clarify that I was asked by the Keats School to
post here, but I do so glady. I studied at Keats from mid-September to mid-December, 2007. The
school is excellent. The price is unbelievable low. Because it is one-on-one, it's a good option
for both travellers who need to pick up a few phrases and serious students who want to learn as
quickly as possible. I was in the latter group, and I would have been happy with most of the
teachers there. As is, if you are unhappy with your teacher, which few students were while I was
there, they will find you a new one.

I felt like I learned an incredible amount while there. After three months of study I came back
home and visited a Chinese class at the University of California, and absolutely blew away 2nd
year Chinese students. Four hours a day will do that for you.

Apart from the education, the owners are extremely nice and helpful. They will do almost anything
reasonable to make your stay more comfortable. I became pretty ill once or twice during my stay,
and the owner bought medicine and helped take care of me at no expense to me. They helped me find
a bike to rent, and even repaired an old laptop so that I could write college essays in the
privacy of my dorm room.

I truly couldn't have been happier with my experience and am returning next month for another 3
month stay.

If you have any questions feel free to email me, zueck_a@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Anthony Zueck
安肃












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I'm applying for the fall semester right now at BNU. Does anyone know what the best way to get
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if they will take checks or money order and have gotten no reply. Can I get away with writing a
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bagua -

Hi

BNU do not seem to answer e-mails but if you ring them they are very helpful. I believe they take
bank transfers.

have a great time










Zhende ma? -

Yeah, call them on the phone or send them a fax. You'll get a quick reply. Usually you can wire
them the money. Also, I think you can pay in cash the first day you arrive if you want to do that
as well. Check with them first though.










adrianlondon -

I'm also planning on going to BNU next (September) semester.

The deadline for applying and sending the deposit is the end of May, right?










crow610 -

Yea! BNUers unite! I believe then deadline is end of May. Since we're on the topic of BNU,
I am a little confused with these two steps:

2.High school or university graduation certificate or certificate of enrollment at university;

3.Academic transcruipt (applicants holding a Master's degree or higher need only present
their highest academic certificate);

Those of you who are in college, what are you sending for part 2.

I am currently attending Univresity of California San Diego. For part 3, do we have to send
official transcripts, or can we send un-official?

Seems like sending them your official/unofficial transcripts would cover both 2 and 3.


Thanks










adrianlondon -

I'm sending them an application form with my name and address, and the money. Once they see the
money, the empty boxes near all the "references" and "where are you studying" stuff should fade
away :-)

I'm 36 and am learning Mandarin just for something to do (taking a break from the IT freelance
work I usually do). As I work for myself, I'd have to do my own references anyway.

As for sending the money, my plan is to ask one of the new friends I made when I was in Beijing
(scouting BNU and others) last November to pay cash for me, and I'll bring them something from the
UK in return. I'll find out how trusting they are in a couple of weeks time!










Wang Sen -

"2.High school or university graduation certificate or certificate of enrollment at university;
Those of you who are in college, what are you sending for part 2?"

I'm in my last weeks of college right now, I went to the registrars office to get a copy of my
transcript. I asked about the "certificate of enrollment" and found out that this is in fact a
common document. They called it a "letter of enrollment" at my school and were happy to provide it.

As far as the BNU application date, I've seen two different dates on BNU's website. One refers to
a May 30th due date, however I've also seen a June 15th due date. I'm pretty sure that this is not
an error and in fact they have moved the due date to June 15th and just not updated all parts of
the website. Hope that helps (and I am no authority on this, just going by my gut feeling here.)










crow610 -

Great! Thanks for the info! I'm going to try to get my application sent off this weekend to avoid
any problems. Are you applying for fall semester?










bachir -

I am to spend there at least one semeszer £(begining in sept) and I am looking for bank account
details to pay the admission fees ... anyone here knows about it ?










crow610 -

On their website it seems like they only accept cash or check.












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HSK Exam - Beckhams in the spotlight at Silverstone

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Beckhams in the spotlight at Silverstone

(AFP)
Updated: 2007-07-08 21:18


SILVERSTONE, England - David Beckham briefly stole the show from Lewis
Hamilton at the British Grand Prix on Sunday days before he heads out to
Los Angeles to join his new club.


David Beckham (L) briefly stole the show from Lewis Hamilton at the
British Grand Prix
on Sunday days before he heads out to Los Angeles to join his new club.
[AFP]

The former England captain, who is between clubs having left Spanish
giants Real Madrid for the Los Angeles Galaxy, attended his first grand
prix alongside wife Victoria as a guest of Honda.

The Beckhams were snapped with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone
before being surrounded by the usual throng of cameramen and
photographers as they walked down the Silverstone paddock.

Honda boss Nick Fry explained how the Beckhams came to be at Silverstone
on race day.

"It came about because our marketing agency is a company called 19
Entertainment, who also look after the Beckhams, Pop Idol and a bundle of
other stuff like that," he said.

"They were invited as guests, and it's going to be good fun. I'm really
looking forward to it.

"They've not been to a grand prix before, so it's nice they have chosen
to come.

"I believe this is their last big appearance before they go to the States
on Tuesday, so it's good they are here.

"I was lucky enough to be invited to their house before the World Cup,
and I met them briefly. I had a good time there, so it's nice to be able
to reciprocate."























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Learn Mandarin online - Daniel Radcliffe immortalized in Madame Tussaud

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






Daniel Radcliffe immortalized in Madame Tussaud

(Aceshowbiz)
Updated: 2007-07-05 16:51



London's Madame Tussauds has made Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe its
youngest wax work ever created. Despite being immortalized at such a
young age many thinks that the wax statue looks older with stubble on its
face and a conservative suit.

Benn Lovett, an official at the wax museum, said the statue is made
maturer than the real person to avoid redoing it in few years. He further
explained that a Harry Potter look is also hindered. He said, "Daniel is
nearly 18 and he has some serious acting roles under his belt and we
wanted to reflect that. For the last couple of years, people have been
asking for a Daniel Radcliffe figure and they said we should include him
as a British star in his own right."

It was reported that Radcliffe did not model for the statue himself due
to a hectic schedule and therefore the sculptors had to do their own
research. "We had a lot of research from photos and film footage,"
sculptor Colin Jackman said. "Most times, celebrities will sit, but in
this case, it did not happen."

The statue was displayed at the museum on July 2, ten days before the
latest installment of Harry Potter series "Harry Potter and the Order of
the Phoenix" premieres in U.K.


















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Learn Chinese online - Tourists are trying to get onto a stone horse in a park

CITYLIFE / Photos and Cartoons






Tourists are trying to get onto a stone horse in a park


Updated: 2007-07-04 14:11






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Learn Chinese - Criss Angel's wife wants a divorce

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Criss Angel's wife wants a divorce

(AP)
Updated: 2007-07-03 09:31



MINEOLA, N.Y. - Criss Angel's wife says the magic has gone from their
marriage and she now wants to make him vanish from her life. Angel, known
for his "Mindfreak" show on the A&E network, subdued his sometimes flashy
look for a court hearing Friday. But he flashed a bit of humor during a
break, gesturing toward his estranged wife's lawyer and saying, "I can
make him disappear."

Angel, whose real name is Christopher Sarantakos, and his wife, Joanne,
37, married five years ago, after a decade of dating, according to her
lawyer, Dominic Barbara. But the magician kept his marriage quiet and
then deserted his wife as he became famous and hasn't given her "a cent"
of his millions, Barbara said.

Angel's lawyer, Elliott Wiener, said Joanne Sarantakos' accusations of
mental cruelty and abandonment were unfounded, and "the notion that she's
not being supported is simply not accurate."

The 39-year-old punky illusionist dedicated his latest stunt �� a seeming
escape from a box encased in concrete and suspended 40 feet above the
ground near Manhattan's Time Square on June 5 �� to "Shrek the Third"
star Cameron Diaz. But he demurred when asked whether they were dating,
telling AP Radio News they were "good friends."

Barbara told a judge he would aim to subpoena the 34-year-old actress in
the divorce case.

Diaz' publicist, Brad Cafarelli, said in a statement Monday that Angel
was already separated from his wife when Diaz met him in May.

"Cameron and Criss went on only four dates over a month ago and have no
current relationship," the statement said. "These are meaningless,
attention-seeking attempts to unfairly and unnecessarily exploit
Cameron's celebrity by trying to involve her in matters she has nothing
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Learn Chinese - "Ratatouille" cooks up lukewarm box office win

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






"Ratatouille" cooks up lukewarm box office win

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-07-02 07:43









A scene from the Pixar-produced film 'Ratatouille' in an image courtesy
of Disney. The rodent cartoon raced to the top at the North American box
office on Sunday but its weekend haul of $47.2 million was the lowest
opening for a Pixar-produced release in nine years, according to
estimates issued by distributor Disney. [Reuters]



LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A rat chased millions of moviegoers into
theaters, but the furry star of "Ratatouille" also whipped up one of the
worst openings in the history of Walt Disney Co's cartoon powerhouse
Pixar Animation.

According to studio estimates issued on Sunday, "Ratatouille" about a rat
who aspires to become a gourmet chef sold $47.2 million worth of tickets
during its first three days. It took the No. 1 slot ahead of the new
Bruce Willis movie "Live Free or Die Hard" with $33.2 million.

It was the lowest opening for a Pixar-produced release since the studio's
second effort, "A Bug's Life," launched with $33.3 million in 1998 on its
way to a $163 million total.

By contrast last year's Pixar entry, "Cars," drove off with $60.1 million
-- a figure regarded as something of a disappointment -- and finished
with $244 million.

If "Ratatouille" follows the same pattern as "Cars," it will gross about
$189 million, becoming the third consecutive Pixar release to
underperform its predecessor. But Disney was confident "Ratatouille"
would easily pass $200 million.

Opening weekend predictions among financial analysts for "Ratatouille"
had ranged from $50 million to $65 million. But movie industry polling
had a more realistic target in the low $40 million range, according to
Chuck Viane, Disney's president of domestic theatrical distribution.

TOUGH COMPETITION

Viane said the competition was unprecedented, with "Ratatouille" boxed in
by "Live Free or Die Hard," which got a two-day head start by opening on
Wednesday, and by the Monday night release of the hotly anticipated
"Transformers."

Still, with a little help from the July 4 holiday, he predicted that
"Ratatouille" would be "as successful, if not more successful, than most"
Pixar films.

The most successful of Pixar's seven previous releases was 2003's
"Finding Nemo," with sales of $340 million. It opened to $70.3 million. A
year later, "The Incredibles" kicked off with $70.5 million, but lost
steam and settled at $261 million.

Both "Ratatouille" and "The Incredibles" were directed by Brad Bird. His
latest effort revolves around a Parisian rat named Remy who dreams of
gourmet stardom.

As usual with Pixar releases, critics heaped superlatives on the film.
But it was no secret that Disney faced a marketing challenge with the
movie: A rat in the kitchen raises hygiene concerns for some people.

Disney is still proving to investors that last year's acquisition of
Pixar is worth its $7.4 billion price tag. "Ratatouille" is the first
Pixar film to be released that was still in production when the
Disney-Pixar deal was sealed.

Willis' "Live Free Or Die Hard" has earned $48.2 million in its first
five days. The fourth episode of 20th Century Fox's action series,
predictably skewed towards older males, the News Corp.-owned studio said.
It enjoyed a 20 percent bump from Friday to Saturday, indicating strong
word of mouth; "Ratatouille," by contrast, rose 3 percent.

Last weekend's champion "Evan Almighty," the first big disappointment of
the summer box office, slipped to No. 3 with $15.1 million and a two-week
total of $60.6 million.

With a reported budget of $175 million, the Steve Carell movie was the
most expensive comedy ever made. It was released by Universal Pictures, a
unit of General Electric Co.'s NBC Universal Inc.

The top-10 contained two other new entries. Documentary filmmaker Michael
Moore's "Sicko" opened at No. 9 with $4.5 million, in line with
expectations. The follow-up to Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" played in just
441 theaters vs. 3,940 for "Ratatouille." It was fully financed by the
closely held Weinstein Co. and released by Lionsgate, a unit of Lions
Gate Entertainment Corp.

The drama "Evening," starring a slew of heavyweight actresses such as
Vanessa Redgrave and Meryl Streep opened at No. 10 with a modest $3.5
million from 977 theaters. It was released by NBC Universal's art house
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Chinese School - Stars celebrate HK 10th anniversary

ENTERTAINMENT / Special Coverage






Stars celebrate HK 10th anniversary


Updated: 2007-06-28 17:44





Kelly Chan (L) and Leon Lai (R) pose on the red carpet at a film industry
gala event that was celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's
return to the Chinese mainland in Beijing, on Monday, June 25, 2007.
[sina]



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Chinese Tutor - Rembrandt, Hals light up London exhibition on Dutch Golden Age

ENTERTAINMENT / Theater & Arts






Rembrandt, Hals light up London exhibition on Dutch Golden Age

(AFP)
Updated: 2007-06-27 09:17





A woman looks at "Apostle Peter Kneeling" by Rembrandt in 2006. [AFP]

The works of Rembrandt and Frans Hals will be the highlights of an
exhibition opening in London Wednesday that traces the development of
Dutch portrait painting in the country's 17th century "Golden Age."

The "Dutch Portraits" exhibition in The National Gallery, which runs
until September 16, will feature a range from small portraits meant for
the private home to larger portraits for public settings, curators said
in a statement.

On display are some 60 works, all painted between 1599 and 1683 by some
29 artists, including the lesser known Jan van Ravesteyn and Johannes
Cornelisz Verspronck who are currently not represented in public British
collections.

On loan from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is what the National Gallery
described as "the audacious marriage portrait Hals painted to celebrate
the wedding of the wealthy merchant couple Abraham Massa and Beatrix van
der Laen."

There are also portraits of families and children, including that of "The
Twins Clara and Aelbert de Bray" by Salomon de Bray from a private
collection.

A highlight will be two of Rembrandt's most famous works: "The Anatomy
Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," which has not been seen in Britain for 40
years, and "The Syndics," which has not been seen here since 1992.

The first painting is from the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The
Hague, while the second is from Rijksmuseum.

The National Gallery said the range of portraits "gives insights into the
fashion, occupations and ambitions of this group of affluent 17th century
individuals."

After winning independence from Spain in 1581, the Dutch republic enjoyed
a period of unprecedented wealth based on the activities of merchants and
entrepreneurs who spawned a new middle class elite and patrons of the
arts.

For the first time in Europe, the National Gallery said, the bourgoisie
rather than the Church or the royal family engaged artists to paint
scenes of their family, social or professional lives.













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Learning Chinese - Bella cucina!

CITYLIFE / Bars & Cafes






Bella cucina!

By Sandra Nunez (City Weekend)
Updated: 2007-06-25 09:27



While pizza and pasta are quite generic, finding authentic Italian
cuisine in China is difficult, but not impossible.

With five top-of the-line Italian chefs and home-made pastas, Frankie's
offers an array of timeless classics and uniquely delectable inventions.
Pizza Margherita (RMB 80) and Spaghetti a la Carbonara (RMB 48) are
familiar friends on the menu while the Coda d'astice in mantello di
prosciutto di parma (RMB 208) provides us with a new temptation�Can
antipasti made with lobster, parma ham and porcini mushrooms that melts
in our mouths.

A modern bar and open kitchens allow us to watch the chefs preparing our
next indulgence as the elegant, yet cozy atmosphere has us drifting from
the Huangpu to the Cuomo. We finish up with the classico, amaretti and
morello cherry�CFrankie's tiramisu trio (RMB 48)�Cheavenly.

Perfect for: romantics and sinners.

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Location: 592-596 Fengyang Lu
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Learn Mandarin online - Catherine Zeta-Jones makes family her main concern

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Catherine Zeta-Jones makes family her main concern

(AP)
Updated: 2007-06-21 08:32



NEW YORK - Catherine Zeta-Jones' main priority isn't her acting career,
it's her husband, Michael Douglas, and their two young children.

"Years ago if someone said they were doing a movie in Romania, I was,
like, `What time is my flight?' I couldn't see beyond the script," the
37-year-old actress tells InStyle magazine in its July issue, on
newsstands Friday. "Now I'm like, `Script? I'll figure that out after
dealing with the people I love more than anything in the world.'"

Zeta-Jones, who won a 2003 supporting actress Oscar for her role in
"Chicago," married Douglas in 2000. They have two children �� son, Dylan,
6, and daughter, Carys, 4 �� and live much of the year on the island of
Bermuda.

The couple also have homes in Manhattan and Majorca, Spain, and a farm in
Quebec, Canada. "Some people collect art," she says. "We collect houses."

Zeta-Jones, whose movie credits also include "Ocean's Twelve" and
"Traffic," isn't about to quit acting just yet. In the upcoming dramedy
"No Reservations," she portrays a chef whose life takes a new turn when
she becomes the guardian of a 9-year-old niece. She's also wrapped up
"Death Defying Acts," about Harry Houdini.

"At a certain age in Hollywood, you have to find the material you want to
do," she says.

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Learning Mandarin - Nancy Drew

ENTERTAINMENT / New Releases






Nancy Drew


Updated: 2007-06-18 15:31



Also Known As: Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew: Murder in the Hollywood Hills

Production Status: Released

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Adaptation and Teen

Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min.

Release Date: June 15th, 2007 (wide)

MPAA Rating: PG for mild violence, thematic elements and brief language.

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

Production Co.: Virtual Studios, Jerry Weintraub Productions

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.

Produced in: United States

Nancy Drew, the resourceful teen detective, leaves her friendly hometown
of River Heights for the West Coast and enrolls at Hollywood High School.

There, her unique personal style immediately sets her apart from her
self-absorbed, fast-living peers, especially reigning fashionistas Inga
and Trish, who can't quite figure her out but know that everything about
her is different--from her super-smarts and retro manners to her perfect
picnic lunches and penny loafers.

Their less-than-warm reception might bother the average new girl in town,
but not Nancy. She has more important things to think about--namely, a
brand new mystery. Even though she promised her worried Dad that she'd
quit the "sleuthing" business, it isn't long before Nancy gets a lead on
one of the greatest unsolved cases of all time: the mysterious
circumstances surrounding the death of famous actress Dehlia Draycott. It
happens that the Drews are staying in the former Draycott mansion, long
reputed to be haunted and now a site where some very strange things have
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Chinese Pinyin - Jolie and Pitt at "A Mighty Heart" premiere

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies/TV






Jolie and Pitt at "A Mighty Heart" premiere


Updated: 2007-06-14 08:41






Actress Angelina Jolie signs autographs as she arrives for the movie
premiere of 'A Mighty Heart' in New York, June 13, 2007. [Reuters]


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Free Chinese Lesson - "Fantastic" director eyes another comic book story

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






"Fantastic" director eyes another comic book story

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-06-12 09:39



Director Tim Story, whose "Fantastic Four" sequel opens in theaters
Friday, has signed a deal to shoot another comic book-based movie, the DC
Comics adventure "The Losers."

The Warner Bros. project follows a highly trained and eclectic Special
Ops team that is set up, betrayed and left for dead. Its members go on a
quest to find who sold them out and why, righting wrongs they encounter
along the way.

The tales of "Losers" ran in the pages of DC Comics' "G.I. Combat" and
"Our Fighting Forces" in the 1970s and revolved around the adventures of
a misfit group of U.S. troops during World War II. The concept was
relaunched about five years as a gritty modern action-espionage adventure.

Story, who did the first "Fantastic Four" movie in 2005, had been looking
to move out of the fantasy and comic book realm when "Losers" came along.

"I told my agents I didn't want to do another comic book," Story said. "I
had been in the world of fantasy and I wanted to do something very edgy,
a realist action movie. I wanted to find something like a 'Bourne
Identity' or 'Black Hawk Down."'

He was sent "Losers" and fell for it right away.

"I was like, this is great -- and then I found out it was a comic book,"
he said, laughing. When he read the comic, he found it to be "incredible."

Story said "Losers" probably will be his next movie, with casting
beginning immediately. "We are going full steam ahead."

Story's credits also include "Taxi" and "Barbershop." "Fantastic Four:
Rise of the Silver Surfer" will be released by Fox on Friday.













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