It has been noticed that many “old” British surnames have been disappearing in recent years; old names that have been used for generations are being lost. We think the reason may be that in modern times people have become increasingly embarrassed to hold “funny” and unusual names that may...
Racist police officer Jack Moony (Bob Hoskins) has a vendetta against Napoleon Stone (Denzel Washington), a charismatic black lawyer who is sleeping with Jack's old flame Crystal Gerrity (Chloe Webb). Jack has a heart attack, but his life is saved when he receives Stone's heart, since St...
Now you get carded again -- to prove you're old enough for senior discounts," or "Happy 60th, Boomer! Time to put all those tie-dye T-shirts, Beatles albums, lava lamps and bell bottoms in the Goodwill box." Try these on for a smile: "Turning 60? That's no reason to be blue...
Since I mentioned how Chinese people find their western names, here is anexample of how a Westerner found his Chinese name.It is adopted from the phonetics of my family name. It has a double meaning. One meaning is that Lau Fu Zi was a Chinese philosopher. Since Chinese philosophy aims ...
Old age is no prerequisite for being clueless about racial equality and everyday good manners, but those who were alive during the pre-civil-rights era do seem to have a harder time with the concept, as the recent recording of Clippers owner Donald Sterling illustrates. Thisfunny videofrom Am...
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In class: This is a great short story to use when teaching the importance of how dialogue can impact tone. Additionally, it would be a great piece to bring to any discussion of whether or not students should read “old” stories that have language or ideas that are considered problematic ...
old alley 60 meters long, courtyards No.1, No.3 and No.5, and the former dormitory for teachers. After an overhaul carried out jointly between numerous parties, various business ventures were introduced into Chongde ...
I felt 12 years old. It was a beautiful way to begin the ride. We biked a few miles north, pedaling over a boardwalk and crossing the Winooski River Bridge. I love biking on boardwalks for the way they lift me, how I feel fearless, not exactly flying, but swinging on my bike...