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The Beijing Olympic Torch boasts strong Chinese characteristics, and showcases Chinese design and technical capabilities. It embodies the concepts of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics and the People's Olympics.

 

The Key Facts about the Torch

The torch is 72 centimetres high, weighs 985 grams and is made of aluminium. The torch is of a curved surface form, with etching and anodizing being used during its production. A torch can usually keep burning for approximately 15 minutes in conditions where the flame is 25 to 30 centimetres high in a windless environment. The torch has been produced to withstand winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour and to stay alight in rain up to 50mm an hour. The flame can be identified and photographed in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness. The fuel is propane which is in accordance with environmental guidelines. The material of its form is recyclable.

 

The Artistic and Technical Features of the Torch

The torch of the Beijing Olympic Games has a very strong Chinese flavour. It demonstrates the artistic and technical level of China. It also conveys the message of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics and the People's Olympics. The shape of the paper scroll and the lucky clouds graphic, expresses the idea of harmony. Its stable burning technique and adaptability to the environment have reached a new technical level. The torch of the Beijing Olympic Games is designed, researched and produced in China. BOCOG owns all intellectual property rights.

 

The Fuel for the Torch

Under the concept of a Green Olympics, environmental protection was a key element listed in the invitation documents to the design companies, by BOCOG. The fuel of the torch is propane, which is a common fuel which also comes with a low price. It is composed of carbon and hydrogen. No material, except carbon dioxide and water remain after the burning, eliminating any risk of pollution.

 

The Burning System

The burning system of the torch is designed by China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation. Its stable burning technique and adaptability to the environment have reached a new technical level. It can stay alight in severe weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, hail, etc. The flame can also be identified in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness so as to satisfy the requirements of capturing photographic images and video footage.

 

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A Chinese personal name consists of two parts: a surname and a given name.

 

Chinese people don't have middle names.The order is the reverse of English names: surname first, given name last. A married woman in Mainland China does not carry their husbands’ surnames. If Miss. Wang Xiaozhi married Mr. Zhang Ning, she becomes Mrs. Zhang, but at the same time she remains Wang Xiaozhi. If Wang Xiaozhi is from Hongkong or Taiwan, however, she may add her husband’s surname to her full name and refer herself as Zhang Wang Xiaozhi.

 

There are four common patterns for Chinese names (The first pattern with a momosyllable surname followed by a disyllable given name is the most common one):

1. surname(monosyllable) + given name(disyllable)
e.g.:
     Wáng Jīnghuá 王京华
     Wú Tiānmíng  吴天明
2. surname(monosyllable) + given name(monosyllable)
e.g.:
     Liú Jiā  刘佳
     Wáng Jiàn 王健
3. surname(disyllable) + given name(disyllable)
e.g.:
     Sīmǎ Xiàngrú  司马相如
     Shàngguān Yúnzhū 上官云珠
4. surname(disyllable) + given name(monosyllable)
e.g.:
      Zhūgě Liàng 诸葛亮  
    Ōuyáng Xiū  欧阳修 

 

 

i have many things on mind yet nothing readily to say...

so, inspire me to write something! my friend.

Saw a comment by K10 about Aunt Flo visiting that wondered what a man could say during that time.  I came up with these:

- No, you don't look fat.  You look beautiful
- I'd be glad to get you another cheesecake, after you finish that one, sweety
- Football is getting boring to me - let's watch Oprah!
- Honey, I just want to stay in bed and cuddle all day
- You know, as I look around this room - I think we DO need more throw pillows
- Not sure how the AC man F'd up, but it is "hot" AND "cold" - at the same time - I feel it too!
- I don't know why they picked Vanna - you'd be a much better letter turner / pusher
- Running to the store to get expensive roses, can I get you any more kotex / tampax / tampons / ko-pons?
- Stretch pants and sweats are as pretty on you as they are on Angelina Jolie
- Did I say Angelina Jolie - that bitch!

There are plenty more in my mind - just a few listed here.