If I Were a Boy Again

May 31st, 2010  by Dane

If I were a boy again, I would praetiee perseverance' more often, and never give up a thing because it wastroubleor inconvenient. we would light, we must conquer darkness. Perseverance can sometimes equal genius in its results. "There are only two creatures," says a properly. "Who can surmount" the pyramids — the eagle and the » Read More

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Four Presidents' Sculptures

May 28th, 2010  by Dane

In the Black Hill of South Dakota in America's north region is a granite mountain. It reportedly was named late in the 1800's when a New York attorney Charles Rushmore visited the area to represent some of his mining plans. While touring the hills, so as the story goes, he inquired about the name of » Read More

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Momma, a Welfare Cheater?

May 27th, 2010  by Dane

I wonder how she kept from teaching1 us hate when the social worker came around. She was a nasty bitch with a pinched face who said: "We have reason to suspect you are working, Miss Gregory, and you can he sure I'm going to check on you. We don't stand for2 welfare cheaters. " Momma, a » Read More

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What Is Culture?

May 26th, 2010  by Dane

Language study refers to the study or learning of a language; while linguistic study refers to the study or research of the linguistic knowledge. English learning refers to the study or the learning of English as a language; while English study refers to the study or the research of English culture, or the culture of English-speaking » Read More

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Nanjing the Beloved City

May 25th, 2010  by Dane

Nanjing has witnessed the continuous emergence of many distinguished talents and noble hearts as well as monumental achievements that shone through the ages. Attracted by her special appeal, a great number of powerful figures and people actuated by high ideals have stayed in or frequented this metropolis to contend for the lead or to give » Read More

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It is the achievements of a nation's rulers

May 24th, 2010  by Dane

I find in the above a great untruth. In my opinion, it is the achievements of a nation's rulers — not those of its artists or scientists — that indicate everything. To be specific, such achievements are the surest indicator of the beginning of any possible achievements, including " the general welfare of all its » Read More

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Use of Time

May 22nd, 2010  by Dane

The use of time is related to the agenda. Monochronic cultures see time as moving through the agenda in a linear pattern and excluding whatever is not scheduled. Poly-chronic cultures see time as allowing simultaneous activities that take as long as they need to, even if that means bending the schedule, and including whatever needs » Read More

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Sunrise at Sea

May 21st, 2010  by Dane

I live near the sea. I always get up early in order to see the sunrise. By the time I reach the beach, the sky is turning light blue. In a little while, a piece of red cloud on the horizon enlarges itself and intensifies its light. I know that the sun is about to » Read More

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Conventions for Extending Invitations

May 20th, 2010  by Dane

Business relationships, especially in international dealings, often involve entertaining businesspeople from other cultures. Whom does one invite, when does one invite people, and how well does one have to know people to invite them? These can be complicated points in business relationships across cultures. In the United States people are fairly open and invite people » Read More

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A Little Girl

May 19th, 2010  by Dane

Sitting on a grassy garden was a little girl. With her head bent back she was gazing up at the sky and singing, while one of her little hands was pointing to a tiny cloud that hovered like a gold feather above her head. The sun suddenly became very bright, shining on her glossy hair, » Read More

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