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bd popeye · Jan 31, 2011

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A visitor looks at a replica of the Qianlong Garden during a preview of 'The Emperor's Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on January 31, 2011. The international loan exhibition features 90 objects that once adorned an exclusive compound, the Qianlong Garden, in the Forbidden City in Beijing. The exhibition, showcasing murals, furniture, architectural elements, Buddhist icons, and decorative arts, in 18th-century China displays objects which for most have never before been seen publicly.

A visitor looks at objects during a preview of 'The Emperor's Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on January 31, 2011.

BEIJING - JANUARY 31: A general view of the decorations for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year of Rabbit on January 31, 2011 in Beijing, China. Chinese people are preparing for the Lunar New Year of Rabbit, which will fall on February 3, 2011.

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 31: Asian men look inside a wholesale shop selling shoes on January 31, 2011 in Fuenlabrada on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Chinese wholesale businesses have become well established in Spain's wholesale trade market over the past few years, with China becoming Spain's third biggest supplier for imported goods after Germany and France.

Performers of the Heilongjiang Art Troupe from China take part in a Lunar New Year parade in Valletta, Malta January 30, 2011. The Lunar New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.

A performer of the Heilongjiang Art Troupe from China strikes a pose during a Lunar New Year parade in Valletta, Malta January 30, 2011.

A fair celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year was held in the Chinatown in San Francisco, the United States, Jan. 30, 2011.

bd popeye · Feb 1, 2011

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A Chinese man holding his son on his shoulders buys Lunar New Year decorations in Shanghai on February 1, 2011. China's 1.3 billion inhabitants will welcome the Year of the Rabbit on the night of February 2-3 in a hugely important family event marked by feasts and a blaze of fireworks

A boy gets sparklers at a popular shopping area selling Lunar New Year decorations in Shanghai on February 1, 2011. China's 1.3 billion inhabitants will welcome the Year of the Rabbit on the night of February 2-3 in a hugely important family event marked by feasts and a blaze of fireworks.

BEIJING - FEBRUARY 01: Chinese people prepare to travel at the Beijing Railway Station on February 1, 2011 in Beijing, China. Chinese people are preparing for the Lunar New Year of Rabbit, which will begin on February 3, 2011.

A statue of a variation of traditional Beijing folk icon Lord Rabbit is displayed behind glass enclosure at a shopping mall in Beijing on January 31, 2011 ahead of the start of the Year of the Rabbit on February 3. Rabbits have become hugely popular in China, where even brokerages hope their unifying influence will help bring good fortune in the Lunar New Year.

Performers from mainland China play drums filled with water during a show at a shopping mall in Hong Kong February 1, 2011, as part of an event to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year on February 3.

This photo taken on February 1, 2011 shows a villager opening the gate of a 'Great Wall' in Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang province. Residents of Yuhuan village in eastern China have followed the ancient emperors and built a 'Great Wall' around their increasingly well-off community to keep out thieves, state media said.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Neon signage greets customers in an amusements arcade on Gerrard Street in the Chinatown area of Westminster on February 1, 2011 in London, England. The Chinese community in London is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit on February 3, 2011.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: A man reads a newspaper in the street in the Chinatown area of Westminster on February 1, 2011 in London, England. The Chinese community in London is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit on February 3, 2011.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: A stone Chinese dragon statue stands in the street in the Chinatown area of Westminster on February 1, 2011 in London, England.

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (C) pays his respects to the altar of Chiang Kuo-ching, together with Chiang's parents at their home in Taipei February 1, 2011. Ma on Monday apologised to Chiang's family and Chiang, the soldier wrongfully executed by the military 14 years ago for the rape and murder of a little girl, according to local media. Ma asked the Ministry of National Defense to clear Chiang's name and help his family seek compensation.

SHENYANG, CHINA - JANUARY 30: A 'Transformer' is seen on Shenyang Middle street January 30, 2011 in Shenyang, Liaoning province of China. The Transformer is approximately 11m high and weighs 21t. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 29: (CHINA OUT) Actress Fan Bingbing attends Louis Vuitton new store opening ceremony on January 29, 2011 in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Firefighters inspect the wreckage of a minivan after it collided with a truck on a highway near Baotou city in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Monday, Jan 31, 2011. The accident killed seven people and severely injured one. [Photo by Bai Bing / Xinhua]

Spartan95 · Feb 2, 2011

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bd popeye said:
My favorite tennis player in the whole wide World finished second at the Aussie Open..that would be
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<< Follow that hyperlink for about 20 pages of photos of her in the Australian Open in her match against Kim Clijsters of Belgium. I can't believe Na is still ranked 11th after she beat #1 in the World Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. WTH is that?! Maybe the new rankings will come out on Monday.

popeye, there is some serious algorithm that calculates the rankings of these players based on their performance over the years. It takes many consistently good performances to be ranked in the top few. Beating #1 once isn't sufficient, but a few more similar results will certainly boost Li Na's ranking. Nonetheless, she has a bright future in tennis.

Also, there's been some coverage about PRC censoring news relating to Egypt. Apparently the censorship is primarily targeted at micro-blogs:

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What Uprising? China Censors News from Egypt
By EMILY RAUHALA Emily Rauhala – Mon Jan 31, 6:10 pm ET

Everybody's talking about a revolution. Except, that is, in China.

As the unrest in Egypt stretches on, China has blocked the country's name from micro-blogs and is scrubbing related comments from the web. Has all this talk of freedom got them on edge? (More from NewsFeed: Read about Egypt's attempt to shut down the internet.)

Yes, but that's hardly news. The Chinese Communist Party keeps a close eye on the Internet and blocks any content that could constitute a threat. Typically, that means no references to the 'three Ts' (Tibet, Taiwan, Tiananmen) or criticism of one-party rule. Censors also crack down ahead of a special events, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics, or after a political crisis, like the 2009 riots in Xinjiang.

What's more interesting is what they have said about the protests. On January 30, Global Times, a state-run newspaper, published an editorial warning, essentially, that democracy would fail in Tunisia and Egypt. An excerpt:

"In general, democracy has a strong appeal because of the successful models in the West. But whether the system is applicable in other countries is in question, as more and more unsuccessful examples arise.

In the West, democracy is not only a political system, but a way of life. Yet some emerging democracies in Asia and Africa are taking hit after hit from street-level clamor

Democracy is still far away for Tunisia and Egypt. The success of a democracy takes concrete foundations in economy, education and social issues."

In other words, revolution won't bring democracy. So don't even try. (More from TIME.com: See dramatic photographs of the uprising in Egypt.)

In other news, the central character in the "My father is Li Gang" case has been jailed 6 years:

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2nd LD Writethru: Policeman's son gets six-year jail term for fatal traffic accident Xinhua
Updated: 2011-01-30 13:50:00

SHIJIAZHUANG, January 30 (Xinhua) -- A man who invoked his policeman father's name at a crowd of witnesses after killing a young woman with his car on a north China university campus has been sentenced to six years in jail, court authorities said Sunday.

Li Qiming, 23, pled guilty to drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter, the People's Court in Wangdu County said in a statement Sunday morning.

Li stood first trial at the court last Wednesday, more than three months after he hit two college girls, killing one and injuring the other, on the campus of Hebei University on the evening of October 16.

Li did not say if he would appeal the court's ruling.

The court statement said Li had received leniency because he confessed to all his crimes and his family reconciled with the victims' families through compensation.

Li's parents has paid 460,000 yuan (69,880 U.S. dollars) to the family of Chen Xiaofeng, 20.

The other victim, 20-year-old Zhang Jingjing who suffered fractured leg, received 91,000 yuan in compensation.

Li's lawyer Zhang Jinlong, however, had petitioned for a lighter sentence of three years with reprieve in court.

Zhang was not available for an interview Sunday.

Li Qiming tried to flee the scene after the accident, and gained nationwide notoriety by reportedly shouting "Sue me if you dare, my father is Li Gang."

Li Gang was deputy chief of the public security bureau in Baoding city's Beishi district, where the university is located.

"My father is Li Gang" became infamous as a catch phrase, which netizens worked into classical poetry, jokes and doggerel to vent their fury over the vicious words and behavior of the privileged and the children of power and wealth.

What is not mentioned in this particular report is the outrage amongst netizens on the leniency of the sentence.

bd popeye · Feb 2, 2011

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popeye, there is some serious algorithm that calculates the rankings of these players based on their performance over the years.

So true so true....And it's really true in women's tennis..Glad you posted this...I think those equations used to rank players are, shall I say, "massaged" just a little. Just my opinion.

I just checked and Li Na has moved up to #7 in the World. I like that. Hopefully her sucess will continue.

Obcession · Feb 2, 2011

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What is not mentioned in this particular report is the outrage amongst netizens on the leniency of the sentence.

It'd be hard to give him a harsher sentence, his family is very well connected to the police bureau, Baoding city mayor, and the premier of Hebei. Plus you need a very good excuse to overturn a sentence to give a harsher sentence. I too believe he should spend more time behind bars.

ToxSic · Feb 3, 2011

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Spartan95 said:
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Also, there's been some coverage about PRC censoring news relating to Egypt. Apparently the censorship is primarily targeted at micro-blogs:

What Uprising? China Censors News from Egypt
By EMILY RAUHALA Emily Rauhala – Mon Jan 31, 6:10 pm ET

Everybody's talking about a revolution. Except, that is, in China.

As the unrest in Egypt stretches on, China has blocked the country's name from micro-blogs and is scrubbing related comments from the web. Has all this talk of freedom got them on edge? (More from NewsFeed: Read about Egypt's attempt to shut down the internet.)

Yes, but that's hardly news. The Chinese Communist Party keeps a close eye on the Internet and blocks any content that could constitute a threat. Typically, that means no references to the 'three Ts' (Tibet, Taiwan, Tiananmen) or criticism of one-party rule. Censors also crack down ahead of a special events, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics, or after a political crisis, like the 2009 riots in Xinjiang.

What's more interesting is what they have said about the protests. On January 30, Global Times, a state-run newspaper, published an editorial warning, essentially, that democracy would fail in Tunisia and Egypt. An excerpt:

"In general, democracy has a strong appeal because of the successful models in the West. But whether the system is applicable in other countries is in question, as more and more unsuccessful examples arise.

In the West, democracy is not only a political system, but a way of life. Yet some emerging democracies in Asia and Africa are taking hit after hit from street-level clamor

Democracy is still far away for Tunisia and Egypt. The success of a democracy takes concrete foundations in economy, education and social issues."

In other words, revolution won't bring democracy. So don't even try. (More from TIME.com: See dramatic photographs of the uprising in Egypt.)

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(So far) coverage(s) from Yahoo about that usually has too much mainstream sensationalism for 'feeding' their crowd, just like GlbTms for their Chinese audience. Article doesn't do much but just spinning this mass protest or revolts/violence as some revolution and complaining on how the Chinese media doesn't say it as so, their censorship, etc. as 'justification' - it is seems equality a waste of time to read (I mean a little more substance please; why it is now a revolution? where is the 'Storming of the Bastille'?). Most media coverage I've seen just portrays this as a protest - riot flux as well.
Feel free to show me an article by Ms. Rauhala (or AP's Ms. Tran for that matter) analyzing how the President (Dictator) that the people revolting and wanting freedom from despise so much has stayed in power so long. I didn't see their article on that show up on top news. I wonder why... doesn't exist? ..or it wasn't what most wanted to know/read? ... or both. And Ms. Rauhala seems to like interpreting things for us... GT does that too. But no thanks, some of us can come to our own conclusions.

On the second hand, most articles point to coverage on CCTV and GT. They are not the only media stations covering the news on the crisis in Egypt. Some of these authors should learn to also check other media stations affiliated with Beijing or HK, etc. and see their perspectives. I know for a fact there was coverage about the protest and riots, which included complaints from Tran's article I read about how they concentrated on it being a chaotic/dangerous situation and how they were evacuating Chinese from Egypt (...but it was chaotic/dangerous, else why would US or China want to advise its citizens to leave?). They (other stations) may or may not do a better job but I think it is worth looking at several others and reporting them too than just complaining about the usual 'mouthpieces' over and over. But it is Lunar New Years for them anyway so doubt they give a big hoop-plah- unless their relatives are still over there.

As for the Chinese censorship, expecting anything different, ie. widespread adoption of the Chinese media to use spins on facts rather than censorship/blockings, before the death of whoever is in charge of 'the propaganda ministry' is a waste of time. As the article said, 'that's hardly news' -
but.. hey, ratings/clicks/viewers = $$$.

bd popeye · Feb 3, 2011

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This photo taken on February 3, 2011 shows a fire engulfing a high-rise building in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning province. Fireworks touched off a blaze that engulfed a high-rise hotel in northeast China, state media said -- a similar incident to a deadly new year blaze at state television headquarters in 2009.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 3: Chinese ethnic dancers (L to R) , Zhang Wei, Yao Min, Li Jinlin and Li Jiarong from Guang Xi, China wait backstage react as they watch a performance backstage during a performance during the Chinese new year celebration in Chinatown February 3, 2011 in Bangkok,Thailand. Today is the first day of the Chinese new year, ushering in the Year of the Rabbit ,which is said to be quiet and more peaceful.

Fireworks light the night sky over Beijing on the eve of the Lunar New Year late on February 2, 2011. Asia rang in the Year of the Rabbit on February 3 with fireworks, lion dances and prayers that the bunny will live up to its reputation for happiness and good fortune in 2011. In Beijing, as in cities across China, fireworks lit up the sky at midnight as millions of revelers celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit.

Performers dressed as rabbits are seen during the night parade in Hong Kong Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 as they celebrate China's lunar new year. According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 3: Shoppers make a purchase using a UnionPay debit card at Harrods on February 3, 2011 in London, England. UnionPay is the sole debit card provider in China, representing 14 major Chinese banks.

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 2: Lanterns are seen at Confucius temple to greet the Chinesee New Year on February 2, 2011 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province of China. Falling on February 3 this year, the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which is based on the Lunisolar Chinese calendar, is celebrated from the first day of the first month of the lunar year and ends with Lantern Festival on the Fifteenth day.

Members of the Chinese community in India, gather at the 'city gates' as they perform a dragon dance during the celebration of the Lunar New Year in China Town, Kolkata, on February 2, 2011. Chinese New Year is considered to be the most important day in the Chinese calendar, and is celebrated extensively throughout Asia. The New Year has different traditions depending on the region, but it is common to buy charms, decorations, and have traditional dances and parades with lion and dragon puppets.

LEISHAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 01: Meals are served at an event marking the upcoming Spring Festival in a Miao ethnic group village on February 1, 2011 in Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Around 1,000 residents and tourists, dined around a 280-meter-long table according to published reports.

BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 1: Passengers returning from Egypt embrace their family members at the Beijing Capital International Airport on February 1, 2011 in Beijing, China. A second plane will arrive in south China's Guangzhou city late Tuesday. The two planes are carrying a total of 480 Chinese nationals.

A young girl burn incense sticks in a temple on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Shanghai on Februrary 2, 2011. China's 1.3 billion inhabitants will welcome the Year of the Rabbit on the night of February 2-3 in a hugely important family event marked by feasts and a blaze of fireworks.

A young girl shakes a tin full of fortune sticks waiting for one to fall so she can read her fortune at a temple for the first day of the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong on February 3, 2011. Asia rang in the Year of the Rabbit with fireworks, lion dances and prayers that the bunny will live up to its reputation for happiness and good fortune in 2011.

ahho · Feb 4, 2011

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bd popeye said:

Did they say how it become so big? A single fireworks can engulfed the whole building just amazes me. Was it under construction?

ToxSic · Feb 4, 2011

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ahho said:
Did they say how it become so big? A single fireworks can engulfed the whole building just amazes me. Was it under construction?

From one news account's details, I would assume one reason the building's fire got out of control was that the firetruck's hoses (..or whatever's hose) could not spray the water UP UP HIGH that far and the firefighters had some trouble - and likely delay - in putting out the fire that was higher up (allowing it more time to engulf things/places). Just an unprofessional deduction/guess on my part.

bladerunner · Feb 4, 2011

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bd popeye said:
So true so true....And it's really true in women's tennis..Glad you posted this...I think those equations used to rank players are, shall I say, "massaged" just a little. Just my opinion.

I just checked and Li Na has moved up to #7 in the World. I like that. Hopefully her sucess will continue.

I don't know what you mean by massaging, as all the points are won on performance. Though I can never understand why they have byes though. One sees them especially in Group2 competitions where the top 4 0r 8 seeded players go straight into the second round.

regards Li Na well she as well as clijsters have the benefit of having time out from the game and come back espcially li na as a stronger player. These days a lot of the Eastern europeans make a big impact in their teens, and fade away, half a doz yrs later.
Also with Li na I think shes always destined to meet a sligtly better player who will deny her a "OPEN/Major" victory. The Aussie Open this yr was always her best chance as the other major contenders looked a little rusty... any way hope im wrong.

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