Archive for August 16th, 2008

Aug 16 2008

The Greatest Haul of China

Published by The Kibbitzer under Sports, View from Bottom

Or Beijing in that matter.  Wooooooowwww Michael Phelps got his 7th.  The finish reminded me of Matt Biondi, was also in a fly race.  He was the heavy favor but he chose to glide and took the silver.  That’s hurt.  I doubt this race between Phelps and Milorad Cavic of Serbia would be talked for years to come. [...]

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Aug 16 2008

Beethoven’s 6th, Pastoral

Looking at the moon and the ground, listening to Beethoven’s Pastoral, I thought about the centuries old vineyards in France. The shepherds herd the sheep through the rolling hills and meadows.  I’d love to go there again.  France is a great country in term of producing wines and Chanel No. 5, period.

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Aug 16 2008

Oh Canada ..

What comes to mind when you hear Canada?  They’re playing USA men’s baseball in Beijing right now, 5:4 8th inning US is in the lead.  I can hear Chinese are chanting “Come on USA ..”  All the news (I’m in Vancouver now) show their falling Olympians.  It’s no brainer when the nation is known for ice [...]

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Aug 16 2008

Granville Island @ Vancouver

Published by The Kibbitzer under Going Places

 
It reminds me of Hong Kong: enjoys water view as well as mountain.
The West coast is more integrated than the East.  Same as in California.  Asians work in all kind of industry.  There were two Asians girls at the Sammy J Peppers, not the normal FOBs you’d seen waiting tables. 
A lots of people, especially women [...]

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