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Speed Up Your ChineseTaylor and Francis 2018; US$ 55.95
Speed up your Chinese is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains the common errors that English-speaking learners of Chinese repeatedly make. The book brings together these common errors to offer a valuable insight into the differences between English and Chinese and to reveal the inner workings of the latter allowing... more...
Modern Mandarin Chinese GrammarTaylor and Francis 2017; US$ 52.28
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar provides an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order, nouns, verbs and specifiers. Part B is carefully organized around language... more...
Survival ChineseTuttle Publishing 2016; US$ 6.99
A handy Mandarin Chinese phrasebook and guide to the Chinese language, Survival Chinese contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around. This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Mandarin Chinese in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Mandarin or traveling to China... more...
Intermediate Written Chinese Practice EssentialsTuttle Publishing 2015; US$ 27.99
Learning to read and write Chinese requires lots of practice. This unique practice guide can be used with any Chinese textbook or on its own to enhance your proficiency in reading and writing Mandarin Chinese. Intermediate Written Chinese Practice Essentials offers a wealth of carefully-designed exercises and activities to help you develop every... more...
The Age of IrreverenceUniversity of California Press 2015; US$ 70.00
The Age of Irreverence tells the story of why China's entry into the modern age was not just traumatic, but uproarious. As the Qing dynasty slumped toward extinction, prominent writers compiled jokes into collections they called "histories of laughter." In the first years of the Republic, novelists, essayists and illustrators alike used humorous... more...
A Chinese Character a Day Practice Pad Volume 1Tuttle Publishing 2015; US$ 16.99
With A Chinese Character A Day you can master 365 essential Chinese characters in just minutes a day! Each sheet introduces a new character in bold, easy-to-read type, with pronunciation, meanings, stroke order, and four compounds illustrating usage. Five minutes a day and you're on your way to writing Chinese like a native! For easy reference and... more...
Colloquial Chinese 2Taylor and Francis 2015; US$ 54.95
Colloquial Chinese 2 is designed for those who already have some knowledge of Chinese. It is ideal for refreshing and extending your grasp of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, either in preparation for travel or work. Key features include revision material to help the consolidation of basics a range of Chinese reading texts presented in simplified... more...
Colloquial ChineseTaylor and Francis 2015; US$ 54.95
Colloquial Chinese: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Chinese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed... more...
Colloquial CantoneseTaylor and Francis 2015; US$ 79.95
Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Cantonese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills... more...
The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate TycoonArcade Publishing 2015; US$ 24.99
The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon , by prize-winning Chinese novelist Liu Zhenyun is a novel of Beijing that paints a microcosm of contemporary China, dealing with classes at the two extremes: the super rich and the migrant workers who make them rich through deceit and corruption. The protagonist, Liu Yuejin, is a work site cook and... more...


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didn't put the TV market geography together when his North Carolina Tar Heels qualified for the College World Series.
"We get here, turn on the TV and there they are, seems like every channel," Stubbs said.
The Royals' eighth-round draft selection earlier this month – and the only one playing in the tournament this week in Omaha, Neb. _ will get to watch catch more of the local big-league team on the local channel after Tuesday's 4-2 victory over LSU in a loser-go-home game.
Stubbs, the Tar Heels' 6-4 left-handed hitting first-baseman, went hitless in two at-bats, but remains North Carolina's top hitter at .363. He also leads the team and is third nationally with 76 RBI.
His biggest postseason moment was a walk-off single in the 13th inning of the Chapel Hill Regional elimination game victory over Florida Atlantic.
Stubbs' post-draft communication with the Royals was brief.
"They told me there's not much to do about it right now and to go up here and win," said Stubbs, who when he signs figures to start in Burlington, N.C., Idaho Falls or Kentucky.
Stubbs is a senior who started his college career at Tennessee. He stayed there one year before transferring to Walters State (Tenn.) Community College. He's played first and the outfield in college, and doesn't have a preference. "Just put me out there and I'll be happy," he said.
This year marked the third time Stubbs had been drafted. He was the Red Sox' 29th round choice out of Tuscola, N.C., High, and Nationals' 14th-round pick out of junior college. One of his motivations for remaining in college was to play in the College World Series where North Carolina has become a perennial with six Omaha appearances in the last eight years.
Stubbs said he got the college choice right, eventually, and believes he was selected by the right major-league team.
"We had talked and I knew it was possible they'd draft me," Stubbs said. "It's a great organization for development. One of the best, if not the best."
For Stubbs, the Royals' market reach also is a plus this week.| Blair Kerkhoff, email@example.com

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Two Turkish citizens who had been living in Germany, along with two German converts to Islam, are to confess to plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. After training at jihadi camps in Pakistan, they decided to carry out a terrorist "spectacular" in Europe. The attack planned is said to have been even larger in scale than the bomb attacks in London or Madrid a few years ago.
It seems that "secular" Turkey is just as capable of producing lunatic Islamic extremists as Saudi Arabia.


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The third day of action at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 provoked contrasting emotions in the two host cities. While it rained goals in Brasilia, where the home side and Russia were the two teams on song, Portugal and Italy had to wait for late winners over Paraguay and the USA respectively in Rio de Janeiro.
The big game
Solomon Islands 0-21 Brazil
Goals: Lenisio 5, 23, 35, 37, Wilde 6, 19, Vinicius 8, Falcao 9, 19, 22, 33, 40, 40, Schumacher 14, 17, 30, Betao 25, 28, 28, Gabriel 34, Carlinhos 35 (Brazil)
"Our players need to use this competition to become hardened," commented Solomon Islands coach Victor Wai'ia before the match against Brazil. They ought to be positively steely after watching the ball cross their goal line 21 times, a figure that demonstrated exactly how far they lag behind the world's finest teams. As for the Auriverde, after putting 12 past Japan, they managed to add another nine to their total against the side from Oceania, with Falcao showing why he is considered the best player on the planet by notching six.
The other games
In the other match in Group A, Russia took their first steps in the competition in some style, registering a 10-5 victory over a courageous Cuba team that never really threatened their opponents. Thanks to those finishing skills, and those of the free-scoring hosts, fans at Brasilia's Gimnasio Nilson Nelson got to witness 36 goals in total.
Supporters more intent on suspenseful encounters were better served in Group B, meanwhile. Portugal were making their first appearance in the tournament after sitting out the first day and found themselves in a real tussle with Paraguay, the Albirrojos managing to come back twice before Arnaldo struck a winner for the Europeans shortly before the end. In the following game, Italy struggled against the USA before opening the floodgates in the dying minutes. The result was enough to send the unspectacular but effective Italians through.
The player
Arnaldo (POR)
A captain should always lead by example, and that is exactly what Arnaldo did against Paraguay on Thursday, securing victory for his team by notching the decisive goal. Having already found the target to put the Iberians 2-1 up, the midfielder was on hand again two minutes from time to snatch victory with an excellent individual effort. Add in a shot against the post, tireless activity and constant motivation of his team-mates, and you have a recipe for the perfect match.
The stat
291 - The number of goals scored by Brazil in 42 FIFA Futsal World Cup matches, giving them an average of 6.92 per game. The 21 strikes conjured up against Solomon Islands took the Seleçao's total in the 2008 edition to 33, following their 12 against Japan.
What they said
"This festival of goals was good for our team. I hope my players made the most of this chance to play against opponents like that." Solomon Islands coach Victor Wai'ia after his team's 21-0 loss to Brazil
All the results
Solomon Islands 0-21 Brazil
Russia 10-5 Cuba
USA 1-6 Italy
Portugal 3-2 Paraguay
Fireworks and suspense in Brazil
The third day of action at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008 provoked contrasting emotions in the two host cities. While it rained goals in Brasilia, where the home side and Russia were the two teams on song, Portugal and Italy had to wait for late winners over Paraguay and the USA respectively in Rio de Janeiro.


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American kids are getting too much salt — that's according to a new study from the American Heart Association.
Researchers looked at more than 1,100 per-packaged snacks and meals targeted to toddlers and babies, like microwavable macaroni and pizza.
More than 75 percent of them had more sodium than recommended.
The USDA recommends toddler have no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day.


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A few days ago, I mentioned how my Xbox 360 took a dump on me, and then mentioned how this left me with a few options. Get a different console, or plunk down the cash for yet another 360 machine. I pondered and pondered, and tried to weigh the options to the best of my ability, then a thought crossed my mind! Why not put up a poll on my blog, and let my readers decide?!
I came very close to actually posting this poll by the way. I had it all written out, with 4 options. "Get a PS3!" "Stick with the devil you know. Go 360!" "Vote for the power of Wii!" and last but not least "None! Get a new hobby, like reading!". I almost clicked the post button, then my head started doing that weird thing it does sometimes. You know, thinking.
So I thought, maybe it wouldn't be a good idea to post the poll! Why's that you ask? Well, the answer is simple. You might vote for the ps3 or the Wii! It hit me right then and there, how bad that would be, since in my opinion the Wii and the PS3 suck!
Let me re-phrase that before you fanboys start jumping down my throat. Those consoles suck for ME. I mean they are great systems! Just not for me, if that makes sense. The Wii is a great family machine, with unique and novel controls. The PS3 is a powerhouse. A sheer monster in the realm of gaming consoles. It's like one of the best Blu-ray players on the market, it's powerful and the last time I looked its online service was free, though im not sure if it's STILL free.
However for me, the way to go was clearly the 360 again. Why is that? Well, because I own almost every 360 game out. It would be insane to just stuff em in a box, and rebuild my game collection from scratch on another console. Thought the PS3 was really tempting, and if it had more exclusive titles that were interesting to me, I probably would have went with it. However, as great as Resistance, Infamous and Uncharted 2 is, they just aren't appealing to me!
So, I stuck with the devil I know. The xbox 360. It's a good system, despite what hardcore ps3 fans claim. It's such a good system, that when presented with the chance to go with a ps3, wii or 360…I made the same choice I made the first time I bought one, and the same choice I would most likely make again if it ever came down to it.


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Bill and Wendy Full Show 01-10-17
Bill is finally back! Today's guests include Jeff Foxworthy, Bridget Carey, and Tim Ryan. Bill and Wendy talk about Bill's vacation, technology, comedy, the Golden Globes, the ongoing heroin epidemic, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then from one p.m. to three p.m.


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What is Cervical Cancer?
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb). Cancers that arise in the cervix are potentially curable if detected in the early stage. Therefore, early detection is the key to improving survival. Most cervical cancers are the type called squamous cell carcinomas.
How common is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common female cancer in Singapore. About 190 cases are diagnosed every year.
Age of Onset
Pre-invasive cancer often occurs in women in their late 20's to 30's. These are termed as Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN). These are changes in the lining of the cervix which can lead to cervical cancer. Over time, these pre-cancerous lesions can progress and become invasive cancer if left untreated.
Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause or risk factor for cervical cancer. These viruses are transmitted during sexual intercourse, as well as via oral or anal sex. Any female who has ever been sexually active is at potential risk.
Other risk factors include:
Symptoms and Signs of Cervical Cancer
Abnormal bleeding from the vagina signals the need for an immediate examination. Abnormal bleeding includes bleeding after sexual intercourse or bleeding between menstrual periods. Late symptoms that occur when the cancer is advanced include lower back pain, pelvic pain, weight loss and leg swelling.
Diagnostic Tests
Cervical cancer screening with a Pap smear should start as soon as a woman becomes sexually active. This should be performed at 1-3 yearly intervals depending on the age and the number of normal Pap smears. During this examination, a scraping of cells from the surface of the cervix is obtained during a vaginal examination. This is a quick, simple and painless test.
If the Pap smear has abnormal cells, a diagnostic procedure called colposcopy (i.e. Examination of the cervix with a microscope) is done. Certain chemicals may be applied onto the cervix to help pick up abnormal areas. These abnormal areas are then biopsied and examined under a microscope by the pathologist (a doctor who examines these tissues under a microscope).
If cervical cancer is confirmed on biopsy, other tests will be scheduled. These include radiological tests such as a chest x-ray and CT-scan or MRI of the abdomen and pelvis to exclude any regional or distant spread of the cancer. Examination of the pelvis under general anaesthesia is often scheduled to determine the extent of the cancer.
Treatment of Pre-invasive and Invasive Cervical Cancer
For pre-invasive disease, the treatment is the local removal of the abnormal lining of the cervix by local excision procedures or ablative procedures. Local excision techniques include knife or laser cone biopsies or Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures (LEEP). Ablative techniques include laser vaporization or cold coagulation. The technique of choice has to be discussed with the attending doctor. However, the successful treatment of precancer of the cervix almost certainly prevents cancer of the cervix from occurring.
For early invasive cancer of the cervix, a cure can be achieved with either surgery (removal of the uterus i.e hysterectomy, and surrounding tissue, including lymph nodes) or radiotherapy, which is often given with chemotherapy.
For advanced stage cervical cancer where surgery is not possible, concurrent chemo-radiotherapy or radiotherapy is the treatment of choice. Radiotherapy is often given in 2 ways. One method is with external beam radiotherapy and the other is internal beam radiotherapy. The external beam radiotherapy is carried out daily on weekdays and may take about 5-6 weeks to complete. The internal beam radiotherapy is given in 2 to 5 sessions.
Prognosis of Cervical Cancer
The prognosis for early stage cervical cancer is very good with 5 year survival between 80% to 95%. However, for advanced stage cervical cancer, the 5 year survival rate is less than 40%.
Is prevention possible?
Yes, primary prevention of cervical cancer is now available in the form of vaccines. In Singapore, the two commercially vaccines available are Cervarix and Gardasil. Both vaccines have been shown to be efficacious in protection against HPV 16 and 18, which cause up to 70% of cervical cancers. All women of reproductive age are encouraged to vaccinate themselves against this preventable cancer. However, as some women may still develop cervical cancer after vaccination, Pap smear test screening is still recommended.
I heard that the pelvic examination may be uncomfortable. Are there alternatives to detect early cervical cancer?
Although uncomfortable, the pelvic examination and Pap smear are still reliable tests for early detection of cervical cancer. All sexually active women are advised to undergo these tests once every year or as instructed by your doctor.
I only have one sexual partner. Must I still undergo the Pap smear?
All women who have ever had sexual relationships are advised to undergo a Pap smear test at least once in 3 years or as instructed by your doctor. Cervical cancer, when detected early, is highly treatable.
I have been diagnosed to have cervical cancer. I need radiotherapy. Does that mean I cannot have sexual intercourse anymore?
Yes, you are still able to have sexual intercourse after radiotherapy. You will be taught methods to keep the vagina lubricated and how to prevent vaginal tightness so that sexual intercourse will not be difficult or painful.
Is cervical cancer contagious?
Cervical cancer itself is not contagious. However, the virus that is thought to cause the cancer can be transmitted from one person to another during sexual intercourse
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Cancer Care, inc. www.cancercare.org
Cancer Information Service (National Cancer Institute, USA) www.nci.nih.gov
CancerNet (National Cancer Institute, USA) www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
For further enquiries on cervical cancer, please call the Cancer Helpline at (65) 6225 5655 or email to email@example.com.
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Access our Conditions & Treatments sections for related topics on Low Back Pain.
The medical institutions within SingHealth that offer consultation and treatment for this condition include:
Joint Commission International
- Singapore General Hospital
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital
- National Cancer Centre Singapore
- National Dental Centre Singapore
- National Heart Centre Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Centre
- SingHealth Polyclinics
Magnet Recongition
Singapore General


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