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rose~ -

I am looking for a teacher of Chinese who could tutor me once or twice a week in Shanghai.(I am
not looking for language exchange as I do not have time to commit to my "side" of the deal.)

I have had problems so far with putting out adverts as for the most part I got language exchange
requests and reqests for me to work as an English teacher. Also many people replied who are
students or just graduated so teaching is not their profession. This wouldn't be a problem
normally, but I am specifically looking for someone to teach me writing.

I really need a professional teacher who is comfortable around foreigners. For example, I met with
one student from Fudan who wanted to tutor me and she kept on discussing how foreigners faces are
different to Chinese people's faces. I don't mind that, but it's not an interesting subject to me,
and it wasn't part of the lesson. I don't want to pay to waste my own time talking about such
silly things.

Also, I found that younger, inexperienced tutors may suggest that there is no need for a foreigner
to learn to write, and I find myself explaining why I do need to write at all to the teacher!
I do appreciate these arguments, but I hope that a true vocational teacher of Chinese would be
enthusiastic about teaching writing and that it would not be the first time they had encountered a
foreigner learning to write.

I think that I need someone who has studied 对外汉语教学 or a closely related subject such
as linguistics so that they will be able to explain written Chinese grammar well.

My final problem with people doing tutoring as a byline is that they have no idea how to guide the
learning process. I need sombody who can give a well-planned lesson, not someone who will turn up
and ask me "what questions do you have about Chinese?" and almost seem to expect me to lead the
lesson.

Basically, I feel that although some language exchanges and student tutors may be great sometimes,
that I don't have time any more to waste in finding the right one, as I have not made much
progress since coming to Shanghai. I feel like a real teacher would be a safer bet.

I don't know if others can empathize at all.

Any suggestions are very welcome!

EDIT: Also, a Shanghai-specific problem. The private language schools here cater overwhelmingly to
expat spouses and business people who just arrived. They are not what I am looking for. They seem
to have no experience with someone past low intermediate level, they are overpriced. Also I whilst
I have been looking for a teacher online, I have run into their adverts (in Chinese) for teachers
and I see that they not only pay their teachers poorly, but that they have low standards for
recuitment generally as well.



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dalaowai -

I suggest that you go to a University such as JiaoTong University and ask if a professor can teach
you. Professors usually charge between 60 and 100 RMB per hour, but will recommend which books you
should be following based on what you need. (i.e. HSK)

They know their teaching material and quite a few of them offer tutoring. If you think that it's
pricey, you might be able to discount if you contact the teachers directly, instead of through the
school. Wait around campus, you can ask foreign students about their teachers, which one is good
and find out if someone has their phone number or e-mail.

Good luck!










Crivens200 -

I think that's a great question and highlights that it really is very difficult to find a good
teacher anywhere in China. I lived in Shanghai for 6 months in 2003 and found it impossible to
find a teacher who would guide the learning process. It's even more difficult finding a teacher
where I live now in deepest jiangsu province.

I would keep trying a few teachers until you find someone who suits you, and don't be afraid to
stop a teacher if you don't like their style.

I think the trick is to keep plugging away in your own time - there's no substitution for hard
graft.










rose~ -

Thanks for the ideas.

Finding a good University Professor is a good idea, I am not sure how to approach them though.
Maybe email them directly?

The private language schools here do not seem to be as good as the ones in Beijing- they hardly
offer courses above beginner's level from what I have seen so far, and are very expensive. From
what I remember in Beijing there were some quite advanced classes going on, but here they only
have a few classes at advanced or high intermediate level, and they are advertised but not actally
running- they don't have enough students to run the class. Also they offer the usual "reading the
textbook and talking about it", which I don't think will help me with writing.

If anyone can recommend a language school though and prove me wrong that would be really welcome-
ideally on subway line 2.

This sounds mean but I am glad I am not the only person who found this problem!












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nabax -

Hi! Thanks a lot!! I went yesterday to extreme experience and it was just GREAT!

Is somebody going there next thursday? Yesterday it was alright but you know... i couldn't
comunicate much with people because my chinese is only enough for not dying on hunger... so i'd
like to go with somebody else

If I found somebody I'd go every thursday at about 19:00 or so, since i get out of my job at 18:00
and i have an hour to get there.

Also, does anybody know where to buy cheap equipment? At exbear, upstairs the boulder bar, it's as
expensive as in europe, and i'd like to get some magnesium, a bag, a harness, ropes... since i
didn't take any magnesium for if in the airport they thought i was dealing with drugs or something
hehe

Thx and cya!



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ironmonkey -

Nabax, and anyone else for that matter, do you want to set-up a group climbing night at Extreme
Climbing? I've climbed before but still consider myself a beginner. Anyone want to go tomorrow
night (Thurs, Feb.22nd)?


I'd love to eventually get out to some of the outdoor climbing spots, and possibly maybe even do
some overnight climb/hikes. I found directions to these online:

Baihe (White River), Beijing
A well-developed outdoor cliff with several routes near Beijing.
Bus: start by bus from Dongzhimen Station to Miyun County and then rent a private Mini-bus (price:
around 30-40 yuan) to Da Shi Tou (Big Stone).

Baiwangshan, Beijing
This 15-meter rock locates in Dongbeiwang Village, Haidian District, Beijing. 3 kilometers north
to the Summer Palace.
Bus: take No.330 at the Summer Palace and get off at Heishanhu Beikou Stop.

Yunmengxia Canyon, Beijing
A 1000-meter walk west from Shuipuzi Village, Shicheng Xiang, Miyun County, Beijing
Bus: take a coach from Dongzhimen to Miyun (67km), then change to a bus for Miyun Reservoir and
get off at Shuipuzi Village.
Train: get on at Xizhimen Station and get off at Shitanglu Station.










Yanne -

Unfortunately, Extreme Experience is closed this week for the CNY.










guo_mei_xin -

How do I get to Extreme Sports from BNU? Does anyone know? Will they be open next week? And do
they also provide shoes rental? How much is the fee? Thanks!










ironmonkey -

I still haven't been to the climbing wall at Extreme Sports, do you want to check it out together
Meixin? I'm free this Thursday if we want free climbing after 6:30pm, and I'm also open all
weekend. PM me if you're interested.










sckwan -

I am going to be moving to Beijing in the middle of June 2006. Is anybody going to be around and
want to do some climbing. Bouldiering or top-rope either or?










nabax -

Hi all,

I haven't been in Beijing these months, just came back now for a month and a half, if somebody
still wants to go climbing, i'll go tomorrow to Ao Ti Zhong Xin to check it out, i guess it'll be
opened now since it's pretty damn hot enough.

I know it's a bit precipitated, but anyway i'll keep on going there and to extreme experience, or
other places if sbdy knows more! Just tell me!










rbarpar -

Hi, I just moved from the US to Beijing to attend Tsinghua. I'd love to climb some so send me an
email.

Barrett










nabax -

Hi, I tried to send you a PM but you have your private message functionality deactivated, anyway
I'm going to the boulder bar tomorrow, if somebody else is coming, send me a message or leave a
post here if you wanna come!










gougou -

PM's are disabled by default for new members (to protect existing members against spam). Should be
working for rbarpar now!












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Ian_Lee -

And plainly I don't understand why Super Girls have to be related to Cultural Revolution.

Cultural Revolution was an unprecedented catastrophe which all existing legal and moral codes had
been deliberately encouraged to be broken and disobeyed so that the blindfolded yourths could
wreak havoc.

Right now I don't see any possibility of such recurrence.

But anyway why is it related to Super Girls?

In fact, Super Girls is only the copycat of American Idols albeit its winners are more or less in
par with William Hung.



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skylee -

I can't believe that young kids dreaming to be successful as singers are dreaming "wrongly" ...

又不是去偷、去搶、殺人放火、姦淫擄掠，不過是貪慕虛榮罷了，又不是不�
��努力、不用競爭，用不着義正詞嚴的譴責、糾正吧？










studentyoung -



Quote:

And plainly I don't understand why Super Girls have to be related to Cultural Revolution.
These two are both mental narcotics.

Cultural Revolution was an unprecedented catastrophe which all existing legal and moral codes had
been deliberately encouraged to be broken and disobeyed so that the blindfolded yourths could
wreak havoc.
Right now I don't see any possibility of such recurrence.

The havoc in Cultural Revolution can be divided into two parts. One is material destruction (i.e.
numerous antiques, books and historic buildings have been destroyed in it) and the other is
ideology in disorder (i.e. people lost all their values and took the wrong as the right, just
because so many others were doing the same things or similar things).
A lot of youth lose their values and judgment in “Super Girls” just because a lot of others
(especially their companies in close age) doing the same thing and it is an easy way to coin money
and make a big name, not because they have thought what they should in their age, what is their
true interest, what is music and even what is life, which are the same questions that the young
students in Cultural Revolution would never consider before they took part in the “revolutionary
movements”, for they had been brainwashed by those “revolutionary theroies”.

Thanks!










莱米西 -

There is absolutely no fault for young people to dream of becoming movie stars or pop singers, the
problem is get what you want in a proper way instead of just being self-centered and doing it,
unconsciously or even deliberately, in the price of hurting others. Recently, there is a bad trend
going among young Chinese, especially teenagers, that the reason "I like it or I want it" can
justify everything, no matter it's right, morally or legally. For example, the famous teenager
wrier, Guo Jingming, found guilty of plagiary, and his fans think this is no big deal, even like
him better.










gato -

I think it's called “拿来主义”. Kids see adults do it, their friends, so it's hard to
resist. You've heard of the saying "one rotten apple spoils the barrel"?










Quest -

studentyoung,
无产阶级主义宣导的才是被扭曲了的价值观。人从来就不会甘于平凡，但大�
��数人都清楚梦想与现实的距离。谁原意当扫街工人？说实话，没有人会心��
�情愿当扫街工人。但为了生活，只要有人付得起钱，就会有人“原意”去干
。道理跟价值从来就如此。共产主义的失败也皆因它对现实的忽略和对价值�
��刻意扭曲所致。所以说，人们的价值观并不会因为共产主义的刻意倡导而��
�变，更不会因超女而改变。每个人都在现实中徘徊，都等待着一个实现梦想
的机会。










studentyoung -



Quote:

人从来就不会甘于平凡，

有些人的平凡就是庸碌无为——这些人就是你们口中所不屑的，不知上进的�
��；有些人的“平凡”是入世磨练，在性情、技艺、学识与见识上不断超越��
�我，是个潜心治学，韬光养晦的过程，乃智者所为。

请看诸葛亮《前出师表》的一段：


Quote:

臣本布衣，躬耕南阳，苟全性命于乱世，不求闻达于诸侯。先帝不以臣卑鄙�
��猥自枉屈，三顾臣于草庐之中，谘臣以当世之事，由是感激，遂许先帝以��
�驰。后值倾覆，受任于败军之际，奉命于危难之间：尔来二十有一年矣。

看得出来，诸葛亮的本意是在南阳耕读一辈子，至于有没有人去找他出山，�
��不能做大官，他可不大在乎。后来刘备三顾草庐，动之以诚，诸葛亮也感��
�不尽，竭诚相报。

请再看诸葛亮86字家书：


Quote:

夫君子之行，静以修身，俭以养德；非澹泊无以明志，非宁静无以致远。夫�
��须静也，才须学也；非学无以广才，非志无以成学。
怠慢则不能励精，险躁则不能冶性。
[年与时驰，意与岁去，遂成枯落，多不接世。悲守穷庐，将复何及！

在此，诸葛亮反复给儿子强调，要他“静以修身，俭以养德”，即，静下心�
��好好研究学问，并养好勤俭的品德。——这些东西到了你们美国也照样管��
�。（呀，这可不是我瞎扯的。我的一位朋友有不少亲友不是在三藩市就是在
纽约郊区，他们都说很多美国人吃穿比中国人还省。）

至于“超女”和她们的追逐者们，我希望她们能够独立思考，不要活像被洗�
��一样，看着别人那样干，自己就忍不住要往那个圈圈跳，不然很可能：“��
�与时驰，意与岁去，遂成枯落，多不接世。悲守穷庐，将复何及！”——就
像当年那些红卫兵、还有一部分知青，自以为在干什么惊天动地的大事，谁�
��后来才知道，不过是被些无聊的理论给耍了一把，可惜的是青春一去永不��
�，往事不堪回味啊。

再说“名利”。这两个字的迷惑性够大的了，古往今来，古今中外在这份头�
��犯糊涂的的确不少。且不说一般的市井小民，便是才高八斗，甚至官居高��
�的家伙也照样在这两个字上栽跟斗。例外的有没有？有！想当年，牛津大学
出版社想用巨款要一本写满钱钟书批注的《牛津大辞典》，被钱老拒绝了。�
��人不解，钱老笑说：“我姓了一辈子钱了，还迷信钱吗？”还有一例。某��
�居里夫人的女友到她家中作客，见她的女儿正在玩英国皇家学会颁发给她的
一枚金质奖章。她的朋友不理解为什么居里夫人把这么重要的奖章拿给女儿�
��。居里夫人笑着说：“我是想让孩子从小就知道，荣誉就象玩具，只能玩��
�而已，绝不能永远守着它，否则就将一事无成。”

现在那些浮躁的人只想得到荣誉，并永远守住它。最终也只是镜花水月梦一�
��啊。

菩提本非树，明镜亦非台。本是无一物，何处惹尘埃？

谢！












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Aloha -

Hi All,

1. I would like to know how many totally Dorm Building in BLCU and which building no. is the best
to live??

2. Is it true that for short-term student (1semester) will live in another dorm with Long-term
student and don't have dorm for short-term student that have private toilet in their own room? Is
it possible if I'm whom study in short term but would like to live in the same with Long term
student's dorm because I prefer to stay in the room with private toilet ??

3. How can I book for the Dorm before I go there? Is it OK to book on the internet website cause
it will make sure that when i go there I will have place to live. ( I would like to stay in Dorm
only ) If I can please give me the link of booking

Anyone who have been there PLEASE HELP me .....Thank you in advance



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karmakid -

I studied at BLCU last fall so I got a chance to look at the dorms and I wasnt very impressed,
altough they opened up two new much better (and more expensive) dormbuildings I still recommend
ppl NOT to stay at the dorms.
Why ?
- They're more expensive than to rent an apartment nearby
- They have a much lower standard than equally expensive apartments
- You are much more free to come/go as you like and bring friends (of both sexes which can be a
bit tricky in some of the dorms)

contra - on the other hand it takes some work, finding a real estate agent and looking at
apartments, that took me 1 week tops but I had someone helping me.
And if u pay the landlord all the money at once your much more likely to get a lower rent, dont
forget to bargain !! and look at several apartments so you can lower the price by comparing them.

I ended up sharing a 150sqm apartment in hua-qing-jia-yuan, 5-10 min walk from school right beside
the wudaokou light rail, perfect spot.. resturatns, communication night clubs, gym etc...










Aloha -

Thanks for the answer , Karmakid.....
But I still have much thing want to know more about dorm there, cause I rather surely that I will
stay in dorm only because of safety (I think) . Can you give me any information about the dorm
here cause you have been there before
Anything you know about here is what I surely want to know, Thanks again










mrtoga -

I was in No.4 when I studied there. It was two years ago now. Think I paid IS$7.50 a night to
share a fairly small room (though not as small as the international center rooms).

There were quite a few cockroaches but no big ones, but the main problem was mosquitoes - couldn't
stop them coming in. Maybe the dorms are OK for the winter but I found them rather uncomfortable
from about this time of year.......

Aloha - Beijing is quite safe, and there are just too many people around in Wudaokou to be a
victim of any type of attack (except poss middle of the night)










jeffofarabia -

karmakid,
how did you find your flat? did you use an agency or the school? how is the one year program
there? i did a summer and felt it was too intense.
jeff










yonitabonita -

I took a look at the dorms at the BLCU and decided it wasn't worth the money. Flats near the
university are pretty easy to find. A lot of the long term students are away for the summer and
like to sublet their apartments. Why don't you check out :

http://www.thatsbeijing.com

Good luck

Y












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semi-sentient -

How would you write "fear is the mind killer" using Chinese characters. I'm sure it doesn't
translate over exactly, but I'd appreciate it if someone could get close. Also let me know the
literal meaning of each character if possible. Thanks in advance.



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Quote:

fear is the mind killer

恐惧是心灵的杀手

fear: 恐惧
is: 是
the mind: 心灵
killer: 杀手

Thanks!










semi-sentient -

Excellent.

I guess I should have searched first, but I seriously didn't think anyone would request that. The
other thread takes it a step further by translating the "i must not fear" portion. Very nice
indeed.

Tattoo time.










semi-sentient -

I'm curious about something. In the other thread, someone posted the following:

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer."

"我絕不能恐懼. 恐懼是意志的殺手."

Assuming this is the proper translation, does it make sense to someone who reads Chinese?










semi-sentient -

I apologize for posting again (can posts be edited?). The first part seems correct in what I
posted above. The second does not. This is the revised form of what I'm looking for, so again,
does it makes sense to someone who reads Simplified Chinese? This is important to me because I'm
going to get this as my next tattoo (it actually has meaning to me outside of the Dune novels), so
I need to be sure that I get it right.

i: 我
must not: 不能 (does this actually translate to cannot? same thing?)
fear: 恐惧

fear: 恐惧
is: 是
the mind: 心灵
killer: 杀手

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer."

"我不能恐惧. 恐惧是心灵的杀手."

Thanks again...










xuechengfeng -

I thought "must not" would be 不必, but if skylee translated it as 不能, that must be right. I
figured the latter, however, would be "not able to"










Quest -



Quote:

I thought "must not" would be 不必, but if skylee translated it as 不能, that must be right. I
figured the latter, however, would be "not able to"

不必 means unnecessary/not have to
You don't have to != You must not.
"Must not" really means you "cannot", you "may not" in the absolute sense.












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ord100 -

I live in the USA which is drifting towards a totalitarian imperialistic state. I do not like it
but it's where I am due to fate. I am thinking of leaving because I am so sick of the government.
BUT...

The laowai china residents have CHOSEN to live in a Communist/Fascist Country. How do you feel
about this? Would you have stayed in Germany in 1936? Do you care about human rights? The CCP is
even worse than the american Rupublican party (that says a lot)

Do you think your status/role there supports the status quo or a change to something better? Do
you care?

Have you read "Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193...Fencoding=UTF8

Do you Like Living in a Communist/Fascist Country?

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owshawng -

Americans are finally waking up to what their government is doing to the Consitution. They can
actually do something about it in the next elections.

Chinese don't have that option. Don't really understand why Laowai would want to try to
permanently live in China. It might be fun for a few years, but I doubt quality of life can
compare to the West, Taiwan, Singapore.










gato -

It's no 1936 Germany, though, nor Italy. It's highly unlikely that your next door neigbhor will be
snatched away in the middle of the night, or any other time in the day. While the mass media is
not free and multi-party elections aren't about to happen any time soon, there is a good amount of
freedom at the personal level, especially if you have some money. The cost of living is low
compared to more developed countries. Even on a English teacher's salary, one can live very
comfortably. That seems to be tempting to many foreigner. There are a good number of folks in the
over-50 age range teaching English here.










geraldc -

If not now, when would have been a better time to live in China? There's no war or famine. The
country isn't divided (with the exception of Taiwan). The rulers are Chinese, the economy is
growing and China is trading with the rest of the world. Your clothes or haircut aren't governed
by imperial edict or govt decree. You can only have one child, but your wife no longer dies in
childbirth and your child generally makes it to adulthood. My relatives whinge and moan about
things, but they admit, their lives have never been better.

When would it have been a better time to live in the US? The 1950s? That was the height of
McCarthyism. '60s and '70s Vietnam war and the Oil Crisis. '80s Reagonomics?

If the choice was mine, I'd pick the '80s as I liked the TV and the pop music

BTW just what changes are being made to the US constitution?










roddy -



Quote:

Do you Like Living in a Communist/Fascist Country?

Read this, and then come back with a more sensible question. Describing China as communist or
fascist attempts to say 'China now = China decades ago', or 'China now = 1930s Germany', which
indicates either an ignorance of or a willful disregard for reality.



Quote:

I am thinking of leaving because I am so sick of the government.

And if you listen closely my friends, you will hear a tiny thud as another piece of democracy dies
and hits the floor . . .










gougou -



Quote:

Would you have stayed in Germany in 1936?

Yes!

If your playing football and your team is losing, do you beg to be substituted? Leaving is no
answer.










wushijiao -



Quote:

Do you think your status/role there supports the status quo or a change to something better? Do
you care?

I think I’ve come into contact with thousands of Chinese students, of which some will go on to
have positions of power in the future. I strongly doubt that I’ve ever taught the next
generation’s Hu Jintao, but I’ve certainly taught many people who will be influential in their
communities and businesses, and will necessarily influence whether China will have the civil
society needed to form a better government.

In the big scheme of things, a lone individual’s determination to boycott a country deemed evil,
in solidarity with the oppressed masses, is probably as inconsequential as an individuals efforts
to do good by positively changing the system from within. Nonetheless, I think it’s more useful
to choose the latter.










mind_wander -

ord100,
This is a very good question, I also living in the USA, but wait until 10 years later and see, if
the USA has changed or not. Yes, I think it good to stay in China for some of the years, however
it is better to stay in the USA because alot of freedom rights(abiding the law). In addition, I do
like to live a country where both sides can respect each other, but you see the gift being a US
citizen has alot of things people take for granted.
Who knows after 10+ years, there would be more people migrating into the US homeland, not refering
to Mexicans (no offense attended). For example, more Asians, Europeans, etc. There are still alot
of people have the American dream and want to come over here because either their government has
too much control over them or either to weak.
The question for you is have you ever thought about this through clearly? Since, the USA is the
youngest country besides the other 300+ years old country.










ord100 -

My question was "loaded" and biased. Sorry Roddy. Thanks for link. As an individual, I cannot
change anything (I live in Chicago which votes for Democratic party candidates - we did not elect
Bush)

I am pissed off these days at both the American and Chinese governments. Especially the American
government because I live here. Americans are losing their freedoms as chinese are gaining theirs.
Ironic isn't it. The US "war on terrorism" is leading to widespread wiretaps, police surveillance,
internet monitoring, and finance monitoring that is targetting all americans.

But, I was trying to evaluate China & Japan as places to "escape to", and was thinking that the
respect for individual rights/democracy might be the most important factor for me because I
dislike governments in general and totalitarian governments in particular.

Again, I apologize for "loaded" and biased posts which tend to occur after returning from pub.

Roddy: Beers on me in Beijing next time, ok?










roddy -



Quote:

As an individual, I cannot change anything

Just move anywhere then, it won't make any difference . . .












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Learn Chinese - Eva Longoria takes rollercoaster romance to new heights

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Eva Longoria takes rollercoaster romance to new heights

(Daily Mail)
Updated: 2007-07-06 09:27


After almost a week of high sea adventures in St Tropez, Desperate
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Parker to the skies.

During a day trip to Disneyland in Paris the couple braved the Rockin'
Rollercoaster, squealing in unison through the high-speed drops.

Later, the loved up couple strolled around the fun park arm in arm and
posed for photographs with fans, as well as Mickey and Minnie Mouse.



Scream team: Tony and Eva brave the Rockin' Rollercoaster



Double date? Tony and Eva enjoy a moment with Mickey and Minnie

The actress is counting down the final days before the July 7 nuptials,
and is excited about showing off her gown.

She has promised it will be a showstopper: "My dress, my dress, my dress!
I wish I could wear 10 dresses to my wedding. It's so sad that you put it
in storage and then never see it again."

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Pnyin - What's good for you? Chocolate and wine

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What's good for you? Chocolate and wine

Updated: 2007-07-05 06:55








One piece at a time: Doctors believe chocolate is good for you... but
only in small doses.File

After years of being told to eat our greens and that an apple a day keeps
the doctor away, some good news has finally arrived for gluttons.

European doctors have uncovered evidence that both wine and chocolate
have unexpected health benefits.

An Italian study, published in the American Journal of Agricultural and
Food Chemistry, found that a regular glass of wine - either red or white
- can help put off tooth decay and gum disease, and heal sore throats.

Italian scientists, tested bottles of supermarket Valpolicella and Pinot
Nero wine, finding the drink has ingredients that can kill bacteria.

Professor Gabriella Gazzani said wine's antibacterial properties were
well-known thousands of years ago.

"Although well-known by the ancient Romans, have been little
investigated" in recent times, she told Britain's Daily Mail.

"Overall, our findings seem to indicate that wine can act as an effective
anti-microbial agent against streptococci bacteria and upper respiratory
tract infections," she said, warning however that no matter how tempting
the possibility, wine shouldn't be used as an alternative to toothpaste.

"We should still drink wine because it tastes good, goes well with food
and is a pleasure to share with company," she said. "And we should still
brush and floss our teeth the accepted way."

Meanwhile there was good and bad news for chocoholics: Dark chocolate
seems to lower blood pressure, but it requires barely a mouthful to do
it, according to German researchers.

The latest study to look into chocolate's much heralded health benefits
added to mounting evidence that cocoa-rich chocolate is good for you. But
it found that only a tiny amount is enough.

Volunteers for the study, the results of which were published in
yesterday's edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association,
ate just over 6 grams of dark chocolate daily for almost five months -
one square from a German chocolate bar called Ritter Sport - equal to
about 1 1/2 Hershey's Kisses or perhaps a single square from a bar of
Cadbury's Bournville.

People who ate the dark stuff ended up with lower blood pressure readings
than those who ate white chocolate.

University of Cologne researcher Dr Dirk Taubert, the study's lead
author, said the blood pressure reductions with dark chocolate were small
but still substantial enough to potentially reduce cardiovascular disease
risks, although study volunteers weren't followed long enough to measure
that effect.

The research involved just 44 people aged 56 through 73, but the results
echo other small studies of cocoa-containing foods.

The results are interesting but need to be duplicated in larger, more
diverse populations, said Dr Laura Svetkey, of Duke University's
Hypertension Center. She stressed that the study results should not be
viewed as license to gorge on chocolate.

"I would be as happy as the next person if I got to eat more chocolate,"
she said, but cautioned that weight gain from eating large amounts of
dark chocolate would counteract any benefits on blood pressure.

China Daily


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Chinese Pinyin - The long lasting scents

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CITYLIFE / Eating Out






The long lasting scents


By Maya (smartshanghai.com)
Updated: 2007-07-02 10:26



Magnolia is located at the top of the Mansion Hotel on Xinle Lu. We've
all seen the place being renovated for ages, and finally a few months
back it opened. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, which is
important since the patio is the best in the French Concession area. You
can see the Kwah building, the Jing-An Hilton, and the Okura Garden
Hotel. The hotel itself has around 30 rooms, decorated in gaudy "upper
class" fabrics and lots of small details and crown molding-type
aesthetics. Apparently they're quite expensive. I couldn't help but think
how I'd rather be at clean and modern JIA in HK for less. There's also a
case of random objects that have nothing in common, which I encountered
on the top floors. Overall though, the building is quite magnificent-
especially when you enter the large, guilded iron gates. There's a double
entry with a glass sunroom before the front doors, and the dark wood
throughout the hotel is warm, and has the feeling of being a
distinguished number of years old.

We didn't expect to have to argue for a table on a Monday night in the
French concession. But we did. This was a great sign; the outdoor patio
was scenic and the atmosphere inviting. Packed tables of foreigners and
locals crowded around flickering candles, animatedly talking over bottles
of Chianti. The stage was set for a great romantic dinner, even if it's
just with friends.

Upon seating, however, our party of 4 was in essence deserted for the
night. We ordered a bottle of wine, and enjoyed the proper tasting
etiquette, but after our appetizer came (a very delectable roast pepper
stuffed with spiced lentils and goats cheese), we were ignored for the
evening.

To be fair, the food was really good. Everything was under 200 RMB (even
for a quality steak), with appetizers in the vicinity of 78 RMB and
under. For 2 bottles of wine, 1 appetizer, 4 main dishes, and 2 deserts
we paid 450 RMB each (pretty moderate for this city in terms of "finer
dining"). We enjoyed steak frites (excellent!), salmon with couscous and
eggplant pickle (a tangy addition to a more delicate palate), and canolli
with wild mushrooms and tomato sauce over a bed of green beans and chick
peas (fresh and healthy). The only thing that was less than great was the
canolli – we were big fans of lots of cheese, and there was not so much.

Basically the biggest blow to recount was the 15% service charge on our
bill at the end of the evening. We were all quite shocked, to be honest.
Everyone's mouths dropped open, and the insinuation without need for
words was: "what? We just endured horrible service, and we have to pay
for it?"

The conclusion was that despite the poor service, if you want a relaxing
evening with a long dinner, and you don't mind waiting around since
you're having such good banter, then go to Magnolia. It's in the chic
Xinle Lu district of the French Concession, has an excellent patio and
comfortable seating, a decent wine list, and a succulent steak frites.

Magnolia
Location: 5/f, 82 Xinle Lu, Mansion Hotel, near Xiangyang Lu
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Learn mandarin - All-time greatest HK film heroes

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CITYLIFE / Hip & New






All-time greatest HK film heroes


(beijing weekend)
Updated: 2007-06-29 10:08



In the mood for movie magic, Hong Kong style? Check out these classic
flicks as reviewed by www.lovehkfilm.com. Following are edits of what the
critics had to say about some of the best-known Hong Kong films.

Police Story

The execution of this police thriller more than compensates for its
formula plot. Jackie Chan's first Police Story film doesn't impress with
its story or acting, but the action, stunts and comedy all combine for
one of the best Hong Kong Cinema - or any cinema - experiences around.
Eschewing any need for a back-up story, Jackie Chan's classic Police
Story kicks off with its first installment. Intrepid policeman Chan
Ka-Kui (Chan) and his comrades attempt to take down evil crime boss Chor
Yuen, and manage to snag his girlfriend Selina (Brigitte Lin) as their
key witness. Contracts are put out on them both, so Chan must protect
Selina from a mob-style rubout. Meanwhile, his loyal girlfriend Maggie
Cheung gets jealous and pouts like Maggie Cheung did in all her earlier
films.

Police Story set the benchmark for all of Chan's films to follow
introducing numerous trademarks such as undertaking his own stunts and
the infamous closing credit outtakes. It also gave Chan a chance to bring
his directorial skills to the forefront and prove to the audience that he
could not only be responsible for action but also craft and mould an
entire film production to meet his needs.

The film has won the Best Picture at the 5th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards
in 1985.

A Better Tomorrow

If you don't know this movie, you don't know Hong Kong cinema. A Better
Tomorrow is a little gangster film that became nothing less than a
phenomenon - a multiple award-winning box-office smashing tour-de-force
from John Woo that single-handedly changed Hong Kong cinema forever.

John Woo established himself as one of Hong Kong's premier action
directors with this ultra-hip, ultra-violent action classic.

The film centers around the complex relationship between two brothers:
Sung Tse-kit (Leslie Cheung) is a recent graduate of the police academy
while Tse-ho (Ti Lung) runs a massive counterfeiting ring along with his
gangland associate, Mark Lee (Chow Yun-Fat). When Ho gets out of prison,
he wants to start a new life, free of crime. Unfortunately, he is haunted
by his past, with the crime bosses leaning on him and Mark encouraging
him to return to a life of crime as his partner. In typical Woo fashion,
the various factions clash and our protagonists engage both the police
and the gangsters in a bloody bullet-fest.

Chow Yun-Fat won the Best Actor award at the 6th Hong Kong Film Award,
and the film won the Best Picture in 1986.

Comrades, Almost a Love Story

Destiny brings two people together, but they aren't sure if they're meant
to be friends or lovers in this romantic comedy-drama. In 1986, Xiaojun
(Leon Lai) arrives in Hong Kong from Chinese mainland, full of dreams
about life in the big city and determined to make enough money to send
for his fiancee and marry her. Xiaojun decides to get lunch at a
McDonald's, which he's heard about but never seen. He is waited on by
Chiao (Maggie Cheung), a pretty girl who has also moved to Hong Kong from
the mainland to seek her fortune. One night, on New Year's Eve, the two
find themselves alone together and end up making love. The next morning,
both Xiaojun and Chiao are certain they've made a mistake; Xiaojun goes
on to marry his sweetheart from home, while Chiao opens a flower shop and
becomes involved with a kind man who has ties to organized crime. As the
years pass, however, Xiaojun becomes convinced that his mistake wasn't
sleeping with Chiao, but letting her go, and eventually he decides he
must find her and win her heart.

Directed by Peter Chan, Comrades: Almost a Love Story was a runaway
success in Hong Kong, where the film won nine trophies at the 1997 Hong
Kong Film Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay,
and Best Actress.




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Pnyin - Spice Girls need computer power to boost their weak voices

ENTERTAINMENT / Music/Theater






Spice Girls need computer power to boost their weak voices

(Daily Mail)
Updated: 2007-06-27 15:57



When The Spice Girls announce their reunion tour, there is a intriguing
secret they will no doubt be keen to keep from fans.

They won't be belting out their songs just by Girl Power. . . but with
the help of Computer Power.

For while the showbusiness world eagerly awaits their return, aides
closer to them have been less enthusiastic about their vocal abilities.


The Spice Girls in 1997: Ten years on, they are concerned about their
voices

So Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh are going into the studio to
pre-record the songs for their tour - in order to mask the failings of
their own live voices.

On stage, they will employ a new hi-tech system which will present those
digitally-enhanced recordings as their own voices.

It works by taking the singer's live voice on stage and electronically
comparing it to the perfect vocal sounds that have already been recorded
in the studio.

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Speak Chinese - World awaits Paris Hilton's return

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






World awaits Paris Hilton's return

(AP)
Updated: 2007-06-26 08:26


LOS ANGELES - As Paris Hilton counted down her final hours in jail
Monday, her reality stint behind bars was about to be replaced by the
bizarre, almost fictional qualities that make up her life on the outside.

With Hilton due to be released sometime Tuesday, the Federal Aviation
Administration promised to keep a close watch on the paparazzi helicopter
pilots expected to track her every move.

"We will be sending inspectors to her neighborhood and to the jail to
keep an eye on all the helicopter and perhaps even airplane traffic in
the vicinity and make sure all the operations are conducted safely," said
FAA spokesman Ian Gregor.

He noted that copter pilots could be cited for such things as hovering
dangerously low over people or hovering low enough to kick up debris that
damages homes and vehicles.

Meanwhile, in the fashionable Hollywood Hills neighborhood that Hilton
calls home when she's not in jail, city transportation officials put up
temporary no-parking signs during the weekend to ensure that news vans
and other vehicles didn't block access to the narrow, winding street.

"It's done to enable the people who live in the community to have access
to their homes," said Transportation Department spokesman Bruce Gillman.
He didn't know how long the signs would remain but said, "Hopefully, the
media isn't there too long."

At the Sheriff's Department, which administers the Los Angeles County
jail system, officials were keeping quiet about how Hilton was spending
her last hours in jail or what sort of paperwork process she must go
through before being released.

"I'm not going to get into that. What I will say is to reiterate that the
release date is tomorrow," sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said
Monday. "We're not going to discuss anything other than that tomorrow is
the day."

Hilton spokesman Elliot Mintz declined to comment on what the star of
television's "The Simple Life" planned to do after being sprung from the
stir. That left Paris watchers everywhere to speculate about such things
as:

_Where would the hotel heiress go first, her home, her folks' home or a
hotel?

_What would be the first meal for Hilton, who has roundly criticized the
quality of jail food? Would it possibly be an In-N-Out burger, which
Hilton has said she was on her way to pick up last September when she was
stopped for reckless driving, the incident that eventually put her in
jail.

"I will definitely get a good meal because the food in here is absolutely
inedible and horrible," the 26-year-old celebutante told E! News' Ryan
Seacrest by phone last week.

Over the weekend, her mother, Kathy Hilton, paid a visit to the jail and
told reporters afterward that her daughter was itching to trade in her
orange jail jumpsuit for something a bit more stylish.

"She doesn't like orange anymore," Hilton's mother said. "She can't wait
to get that orange suit off."

The hotel heiress presumably will discuss more long-range plans Wednesday
when she appears on CNN's "Larry King Live."

Hilton, who is arguably most famous for starring in a homemade sex video
and being a permanent fixture on the Hollywood nightclub scene, has said
she'd like to begin doing something more important with her life.

"I want to help build a transitional home so that when inmates leave here
they don't have to go back to the street," she told Seacrest from jail.
"These women just keep coming back because they have no place to go."

Hilton's path to jail began Sept. 7, when she failed a sobriety test
after police saw her weaving down a street in her Mercedes-Benz. Hilton,
who said she was hungry and on the way to get a hamburger, pleaded no
contest to alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to
probation for three years.

In the months that followed she was stopped twice by officers who
discovered her driving on a suspended license. The second stop landed her
in court and then in jail.









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HSK Exam - Packing up for an adventure

CITYLIFE / Odds & Ends






Packing up for an adventure

(Chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2007-06-22 09:31


Do you know what is hot in summer? You might instantly reply - the
weather. But actually there is an activity that is much hotter than the
climate. From June, many have packed up their belongings on their backs
and started off on a journey. If you're interested in joining in, read
the following list and get ready to go:




1. Shoes and socks

You may think shoes and socks are the very common things, but they play
important roles for backpackers. A pair of good shoes or socks can
determine how far you can go. Usually, a pair of good hiking shoes will
cost you 1,000 yuan. You should choose one that uses waterproof materials
such as Gore-tex and Vibram, used for rubber soles. For the socks, a
brand called Cool Max keeps your feet dry as it wicks away moisture.

2. Bags

Backpacks will carry all your necessities so it's important to choose a
good one that's right for your needs. If you want to choose a climbing
bag, one with a capacity of 55L is appropriate as the bigger ones are not
convenient for outdoor activities. If you go hiking, choose one that is
long an not too wide. If you plan to climb on snow-capped mountains,
colorful bags would be a wise choice.

3. Walking stick

Some people may dismiss walking sticks as only for the weak, but they can
come in handy. They're ideal in some arduous environments, as walking
stick can help you save your strength, keep your balance and prevent
injuries. Some experienced backpackers even bring two sticks and they
enjoy the feeling of walking with four "legs". Recommended brands include
Leki, Master, and Black Diamond.

4.Tent

For backpackers, sleeping outside is very common. So you should choose
equipment that can offer your a relatively comfortable sleeping
environment. The tent should be waterproof and coated with polyurethane.
Recommended brands include Eurohike, Luxe and Acme. If you can afford
more expensive tents, you can get top-grade brands such as Moutain
Hardwear, The North Face, Ferrino and Marmot Progaint.

5. Clothes

Experienced backpackers have the three-layer rule when it comes to
clothing. The three layers refer to the outer layer, warm layer and
underwear. First, your outer layer should be waterproof with good air
permeability. Second, the warm layer should be portable. And third, the
underwear should be 100 percent cotton and have Cool Max to wick away
moisture.

6. Medicine and tools

People should bring medicine along with them on these kinds of trips. And
some necessary first aid things are Band-aids, gauze, medicine to ease
swelling and pills for stomachaches and colds. Also bring sunglasses,
Swiss army knives, flashlights, batteries and a compass.











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Eating out: East-meets-West concoctions
Bars&Cafes: Master the possibilities
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Shopping: Making a splash
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Learning Mandarin - Making a splash

CITYLIFE / Shopping






Making a splash

(that'beijing)
Updated: 2007-06-19 09:47



Summer's here and though the May break has already passed, holiday
planning is still on the agenda for many at this time of year.

The most frequent holiday destination tends to be the beach, so in order
to make the most of lounging by the sea tbj has been searching for the
best places to buy swimwear. Shopping for swimwear in Beijing has never
been simple, not least because of the seasonal nature of the clothing,
but it definitely isn't impossible.

All big department stores tend to have sportswear and underwear
departments, and this is usually your best bet for swims suits, trunks
and bikinis. We like the selection at Shin Kong Place and the Lufthansa
Center.

Lufthansa Center
Address:50 Liangmaqiao Lu Near Wangfujing
Tel:010-6465-1188

Shin Kong Place
Address:87 Jianguo Lu Northeast of Dawang Bridge
Tel: 010-6530-5888













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Chinese School - Judge dismisses charges against Fabolous

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Judge dismisses charges against Fabolous

(AP)
Updated: 2007-06-15 08:09


NEW YORK - A judge has dismissed illegal weapons charges against Fabolous
that put the Brooklyn rapper behind bars for a night last October.
Fabolous was arrested Oct. 17 after he was treated for a minor gunshot
wound following a wild night at Justin's, a Manhattan restaurant and club
owned by Sean "Diddy" Combs.

A prosecutor said Thursday that authorities were unable to prove that
Fabolous, 27, or three co-defendants were the owners of two loaded
handguns found in a car in which they had ridden.

"He's more relieved than happy," the rapper's lawyer, Alberto Ebanks,
said Thursday. "He should never have been here in the first place."

Trouble at the celebrity-studded nightspot began when someone snatched a
$50,000 chain off the neck of then-Boston Celtics point guard Sebastian
Telfair.

Gunfire later broke out in a parking lot near the restaurant. Fabolous
was hit in the right thigh, then escaped the scene with three other men
in a Dodge Magnum sport utility vehicle.

While he was being treated at a hospital, police searched the vehicle and
found two handguns, a .40 caliber and .380 caliber semiautomatic. Neither
gun was registered, and police said the serial number on the .380 had
been scratched off.

"There were four guys in the car," Ebanks said. "My client jumped in the
back seat of the car after he was shot. It was not the car he came to the
club in."

Ebanks suggested in October that Telfair and Fabolous were victims of
robbers who were targeting the club's high-profile clientele.

"These were people preying on celebrities," Ebanks said at the time, "and
my client was obviously targeted because he is a high-profile celebrity
and platinum-selling artist."

Detectives had Telfair view police lineups with suspects in the chain
theft, but he failed to identify anyone.

Fabolous, who was born John Jackson, was in the courthouse Thursday, but
stayed outside the courtroom after his lawyer told him the case was being
dismissed.

His latest hit, "Make Me Better," is one of the top rap singles in the
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Pnyin - Could boy archaeologist be next Harry Potter?

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






Could boy archaeologist be next Harry Potter?

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-06-13 08:24








The front cover of 'Tunnels' in an image released June 12, 2007. [Reuters]




LONDON (Reuters) - The publisher who first signed up J.K. Rowling
believes he may have found another Harry Potter -- but this time it is a
boy archaeologist.

In an industry that revels in hype and is always on the lookout for the
next blockbuster, two unknown authors have amassed advances of over
500,000 pounds and pre-publication rights in 15 languages.

Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams were signed by Chicken House publisher
Barry Cunningham after he tracked down an early version of their book
"Tunnels" that was self-published.

"I knew from page one that Harry Potter was magic. Reading 'Tunnels' gave
me the same thrill," said Cunningham, who has also achieved worldwide
publishing success with the children's books of German writer Cornelia
Funke.

"Tunnels has it all: a boy archaeologist, merciless villains, a lost
world and an extraordinary journey to the centre of the earth,"
Cunningham said after first stirring up interest at the international
children's rights fair in Bologna.

The authors originally met at university but then went on to follow very
different careers -- one as an investment banker, the other as an artist.

They got together when Gordon was made redundant from his job in
corporate finance. He then sold his house to self-publish a limited run
edition of "Tunnels."

Cunningham, hearing of their success, signed the pair up for a series of
fantasy tales seen through the eyes of 14-year-old Will Burrows and set
in a hidden world deep below London.

When working with British publisher Bloomsbury, Cunningham transformed
the publishing industry in the mid 1990s when he signed J.K. Rowling,
whose Potter sagas have now sold more than 325 million copies worldwide
and made her the world's first billion dollar author.

Pottermania is set to scale new heights in July with the last novel in
her Potter saga hitting the bookstands and the latest film being launched
in a deluge of global publicity.

When signing up Rowling, Cunningham famously did warn the struggling
young writer who was a single mother at the time that she was unlikely to
make any money from her tale of a teenage wizard.

Rowling has admitted "If it wasn't for Barry Cunningham, Harry Potter
might still be languishing in his cupboard under the stairs."












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Chinese Class - "Ocean's" on deck to overtake "Pirates"

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






"Ocean's" on deck to overtake "Pirates"

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-06-10 09:01



LOS ANGELES - This weekend should feature a new crew of boxoffice pirates
-- the cool, nattily attired cats of "Ocean's Thirteen."

George Clooney and company are looking to shake up the status quo,
sending "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" down a few notches
while declaring themselves the new boxoffice kings.



Actors Johnny Depp (R) and Orlando Bloom pose at a premiere event for
their film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' in Tokyo in this
file photo from July 10, 2006. [Reuters]

After a month in which movies reaching for the widest possible audience
dominated, this weekend the studios, though still aiming big, are
starting to carve out more specific constituencies. While "Ocean's," from
Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow, is expected to demonstrate
broad appeal thanks to its all-star cast -- which should attract an older
demographic, i.e. moviegoers over 25 -- Sony Pictures will aim for
families as well as teens with its animated "Surf's Up," and Lionsgate
Films will attempt to lure the hardcore horror crowd with its sequel
"Hostel: Part II."

Even though "At World's End" will command a sizable audience -- if its
third-weekend decline stabilizes at around the 50 percent mark, it could
bring in a sum just north of $20 million -- it still should be smooth
sailing for the "Ocean's" crew. The PG-13 film is the second sequel to a
remake, but director Steven Soderbergh remains on board and has rounded
up the usual suspects (Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle)
while adding Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino to the Las Vegas heist tale.

Soderbergh's first two "Ocean's" films had consistent openings: "Ocean's
Eleven" bowed to $38.1 million in December 2001, while "Ocean's Twelve"
debuted to $39.2 million three Decembers later. Re-outfitted as summer
entertainment, the latest edition, launching in 3,565 theaters, is
expected to cross the $40 million mark. Some observers have it reaching
as high as $50 million.



PENGUINS POISED FOR ACTION

Meanwhile, with Paramount Pictures/DreamWorks' "Shrek the Third" starting
to lose ground -- it ranked third last weekend, grossing $28 million --
Sony is betting that there's room for a new animated entry. The PG
"Surf's Up," from Sony Animation, is co-directed by Ash Brannon and Chris
Buck and will have to prove itself as an original; like last year's
"Happy Feet," it is yet another movie about penguins. But never
underestimate penguins.

Shia LaBeouf ("Disturbia") leads the voice cast as surfing penguin Cody
Maverick. In a bid to give the film a hipper sheen, "Surf's Up" is shot
as if it is something of a sports documentary.

Sony Animation doesn't have the track record yet of a Pixar or a
DreamWorks -- its first feature, "Open Season," arrived in September to a
$23.6 million opening. But if the waves break right, the new movie could
find itself in the low- to mid-$20 million range, which could allow it to
nudge aside "At World's End" and capture the No. 2 spot.

The competition likely will be intense for the second through fourth
slots because the comedy "Knocked Up," which debuted last weekend with a
strong start at No. 2, looks as if it will post one of the best holds of
the summer to date. The movie more than held its own during the week;
Monday through Wednesday it supplanted "At World's End" in the top spot.
A strong hold would see "Knocked Up," which bowed to $30.7 million in its
first weekend, hang on in the $20 million-plus region.

The new "Hostel" sequel probably will end up contending in the midteen
million-to-$20 million range. Like "Knocked Up," the movie is rated R,
though the former is the sweeter of the two, while the latest "Hostel" is
aimed at true gore aficionados.

Directed by Eli Roth, who also helmed the original, the new "Hostel"
stars Lauren German, Heather Matarazzo and Bijou Phillips as college
students who wind up in a veritable meat locker of a Slovakian hostel.
The first "Hostel," which opened in January 2006, bit into a first
weekend of about $20 million. Because the new entry faces stiffer
competition it might not reach that figure. But, debuting in 2,350
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