Yao Ming has become a hero for both basketball fans and animal lovers alike. The 7-foot-6 retired Chinese NBA player has partnered with WildAid for the last five years to help stem the demand for shark fin soup in his home country. Together, Yao and WildAid have raised awareness about the realities of a perceived … Читать далее
Good morning, everyone. I believe we are all here. Please be seated and let’s get started. Please join me in welcoming Olivia Dansk, from Garland Corporation I’m afraid that Lionel Wu from Manatect Can’t be with us today, but I’m pleased to welcome Representatives from both Danforth and Boyent. We’re here today to discuss the … Читать далее
Ryan: Stop Mugging for the camera and stand Still! Katrina: I’ve been standing still for 10 minutes, while you’ve been setting up the Shot. I have to do something. This is boring! Ryan: I almost have the Settings right. Okay, let’s try a shot. Say “cheese.” Katrina: Cheese. Ryan: Oh, you look Washed out in … Читать далее
Ken: Look at this list of customers who still Owe us money. How is this business supposed to survive if we keep Extending credit? Marjorie: We started doing it because some of our best customers didn’t have Ready cash. They’re Good for it. Ken: I know they’ll eventually pay their Outstanding debt, but what are … Читать далее
I waved my hand To get the waiter’s attention. Waiter: Yes? Leslie: The Check, please. Waiter: Would you like any Dessert, or some tea or coffee? Leslie: No, just the check. Thanks. Waiter: Here you are. I’ll Ring that up for you when you’re ready. Leslie: Thank you. Oh, there seems to be a Mistake … Читать далее
Amy: I think Rearranging the furniture will make the Living room look more Spacious. Don’t you? Jacob: Uh, sure. Amy: Can you help me move this Couch against this wall? Jacob: Okay, but are you sure you want it over there? Because it’s really heavy and a pain to move. Amy: I’m sure. Let’s move … Читать далее
Khaled: Hi, what are you looking at? Susanna: Your Photo albums. Your roommate let me in and said I could make myself comfortable while I waited for you. Khaled: There are some really Incriminating pictures in there. You’d better give those back to me. Susanna: Not yet! I’m looking at your Baby pictures and your … Читать далее
Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for … Читать далее
Phan: Hi, Montel. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Montel: It’s my pleasure. Phan: Since I’m new here, I was hoping you might be willing to give me some Pointers on how to get new clients. To be honest, I’ve never been on This side of the fence before and I’m a little Out … Читать далее
Cecil Harris spent hours trapped beneath a tractor during a 1948 storm, and that’s where he carved a short but sweet will. SASKATOON — Lawyers call it one of the most unique wills ever written. On Friday, the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law celebrated the 65th anniversary of a will written by farmer Cecil … Читать далее
Keiko: The Layout of your webpage is so Lame. Why don’t you Customize it? Al: Why bother? I don’t want to spend the time or the energy. Keiko: Let me show you my page. Check out this Background. Don’t you think it’s great? Al: Yeah, it’s great. Can I get back to my book now? … Читать далее
David: Hey, Sally. Can I run something by you? Sally: Sure, what’s up? David: Well, A friend of a friend Wanted some help with her Taxes and we agreed that we would talk about it Over dinner. At the end of the night, when the Check came, she expected me to pay! It was really … Читать далее
Pontus, the Roman viceroy, sat in the atrium of his palatial villa by the Thames, and he looked with perplexity at the scroll of papyrus which he had just unrolled. Before him stood the messenger who had brought it, a swarthy little Italian, whose black eyes were glazed with want of sleep, and his olive … Читать далее
Julian: What is that, another Gray hair?! My hair is already Thinning on top. I don’t need more gray hairs. Vera: I think Salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It makes them look Distinguished. Julian: It makes them look old. Thank God I don’t have a Receding hairline – yet. Vera: When you … Читать далее
Alex: Where are you going? Kenya: I’m going to meet my business Mentor. Alex: Your business mentor? What do you do with a business mentor? Kenya: Well, my mentor is like an Advisor. We meet Regularly and I get her Feedback and Guidance with my ideas on starting a business. Alex: Oh, so you’re her … Читать далее
A nine-year-old boy has told how he went to his mother’s aid as an armed intruder tried to stab her to death in their Fife home. First Minister Alex Salmond has backed calls for Nathan Thomson, who was himself stabbed in the face, to be given a bravery award. Attacker Hugh Clark, 35, was jailed … Читать далее
Karla: You look like you’ve had a Shock. Chris: Yeah, that phone call Threw me for a loop. My ex-girlfriend is Pregnant and she wants me to take a Paternity test. Karla: Wow, that’s quite a Bombshell. Are you going to do it? Chris: Of course. If the baby is Biologically mine, I want to … Читать далее
Martin: Okay, quiet on the Set! What are the Extras doing over there? They’re not in this Scene. Stephanie: Sorry, I’ll get them off the set. Is this the Lighting you wanted for this scene? If not, I can tell the lighting Crew. Martin: The lighting is fine, but this Staging is all wrong. And … Читать далее
Kay: I’d say we’re Well on our way To establishing our new Online store. Greg: I can’t wait for this To get off the ground. Orders will Pour in and we’ll Make money hand over fist. Kay: Let’s not Get ahead of Ourselves. Let’s see where we are in our preparations. Greg: All right. We’ve … Читать далее
Carl: Come on, let’s go. I have $500 Burning a hole in my pocket. Shelly: Where are we going? Carl: We’re going to the Track. I have a Tip on a Sure thing for one of this afternoon’s Races. This is exactly what I need after last week’s Setback. Shelly: You mean after losing all … Читать далее
Nicki: Wow, did you Buy out the bookstore?! Tony: Very funny. I just got a few Guidebooks for our trip to Vancouver. I want To study up on what the Must-see sights are, and then decide whether we can do some Self-guided tours or need to book guided tours. Nicki: That’s very Conscientious of you. … Читать далее
It was Saturday afternoon and I was shopping in the Garment district in downtown L. A. If you want to find good Deals on clothes, shoes, and Accessories, this is the place to come. To get the best deal, though, you have to be ready to bargain. I walked by a Stall and saw a … Читать далее
Finding a new place to live isn’t always easy. I have been living in the same Apartment for nine years and I thought it was time for a change. I have always wanted to buy a Condo or a Townhouse, but I didn’t have the money for a Down payment. But now, I have a … Читать далее
Tae: What are you doing? Why are you taking all of my clothes out of my suitcase? I just finished Packing that. Nicole: You’ve packed all of the wrong things. We’re going on a Luxury cruise and all you’ve packed are shorts and t-shirts. Tae: I’m going on vacation and I don’t have To dress … Читать далее
Before I started my new job, I didn’t know that I would be working so closely with another employee of the company. I was used to a lot of Autonomy in my last job, and I have always been Self-directed. I didn’t need Close supervision and the boss never had to worry about me Slacking … Читать далее
Hans: Well, I think the choice is clear. I think we should hire Clark. Freddie: To me, the choice is clear, too, but I think that choice is Paul. Both Paul and Clark are qualified for the job, but Clark is a Blowhard. He was too Full of himself. Hans: Clark may Come off as … Читать далее
Mariela: Wow, it looks like you’re working on a big project. What are all these pages and pages of Notes for? Will: I’m preparing for my date with Christine. I want everything to be Well-planned and to go Without a hitch. Mariela: Okay, but I still don’t understand why you’re making such detailed plans. Will: … Читать далее
Michael Jordan didn’t hesitate when asked what he considered to be the best of his many great games. «This would have to be it,» Jordan said after scoring a career-high 69 points and leading the Chicago Bulls to a 117-113 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. «Everything seemed to fall and I found … Читать далее
Kadir: Stop that! Stop Snickering! Gabriel Voltaire is an author of great Acclaim. You should show a little Reverence. Melissa: Yes, but he seems to have a bad case of stage fright. I know it’s an Honor to hear him speak, but it’s hard to show reverence when the man is Sweating like a pig! … Читать далее
NEW DELHI, India, May 20, 2013 (ENS) — India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests has decided to forbid the keeping of captive dolphins for public entertainment anywhere in the country. In a policy statement released Friday, the ministry advised state governments to reject any proposal to establish a dolphinarium «by any person / persons, organizations, … Читать далее
Shandy: Oh, that player just hit my boyfriend! Did you see that? That was definitely a Penalty. Giuseppe: No, I didn’t. I was watching the Goalie. The Referee isn’t doing anything. Shandy: I can’t believe it. Why isn’t the Coach talking to that referee? I’m sure the other player Deliberately kicked Fabio with his Cleats. … Читать далее
During China’s Three Kingdoms period there was a brilliant general and master strategist of Shu Han named Chuko «Sleeping Dragon» Liang. During the War of the Three Kingdoms, he had sent a majority of his soldiers many miles away before he was alerted that an opposing army of 150,000 was headed towards the small town … Читать далее
Emeril: Can you hand me that Pan? Rachel: This Pot? Emeril: No, that pan over there. I need To pan-fry these vegetables. Rachel: Wouldn’t be healthier if we Steamed the vegetables or Grilled them? Emeril: Maybe, but for this meal, I’m frying them in this pan. Rachel: Okay, do you want me To heat this … Читать далее
Diane: This is so exciting! I’ve never been to an Auction before. Martin: Sit down. It’s about to start. The Auctioneer is on the Podium with her Gavel and she’s ready to start the Bidding. Diane: Are you bidding on the first Lot? Martin: No, the Reserve is too high. See? The Opening bid is … Читать далее
My brother, his wife, and their two daughters are in town and I had promised the girls that I would take them to an Amusement park. I don’t really like Roller coasters, but I knew the kids would like it. On Saturday morning, we drove down to the Theme park. We parked and took a … Читать далее
I was Mugged while I was walking home last night. This morning, I was at the police station with a Sketch artist to see if we could come up with a picture of what the thief looked like. Sketch artist: Okay, you said that this was a man in his 40’s. Can you tell me … Читать далее
My friends and I decided to take a trip to Yosemite National Park To do some Camping and Hiking. We all like the Outdoors, but we all live in the city. We have all been Griping about Feeling cooped up so we decided to take a Road trip. This trip would give all of us … Читать далее
Saturday, 9:35 p. m. I arrive in the Emergency room. I had been at a party earlier in the evening when I accidentally cut my finger. My finger wasn’t Severed, but it did have a very deep cut and I thought I might need Stitches. I check in at the Admissions desk and I’m told … Читать далее
Juan: You’ll never guess who I got an email from yesterday. Naomi: Who? Juan: Diana Shultz. Naomi: Weren’t you two An item back in high school? So, you got an email from an Old flame. Very interesting. Juan: Well, that’s Ancient history. We Lost touch After we went off to college. Naomi: What did she … Читать далее
Celeste: I’m so glad it’s Friday. Are you doing anything this weekend? Ryan: I’m going Snowboarding with James. Celeste: Didn’t you guys go Bungee jumping last weekend? Ryan: Yeah, and we plan to go Cave diving in a couple of weeks. Celeste: I didn’t know you were into Extreme sports. I guess it’s a big … Читать далее
A Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. «That’s for me, as I am a Fox,» said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree. «Good day, Mistress Crow,» he cried. «How well you are … Читать далее
Patricia: Hey, look at you! You’re all Decked out. What’s the occasion? Renaud: I’m going to the Ortegas’s party. Aren’t you? Patricia: Yeah, but I’m not getting all Dolled up for it. I think the Dress is Casual. Renaud: I heard that it’s going to be an Upscale affair and I don’t want to be … Читать далее
I met Diana last year when we were both working in New York City for the summer. I’m finishing college in California and Diana started her first job in Florida. Talk about a Bicoastal relationship! We spent three great months together and we’ve been trying to maintain a Long distance relationship ever since. It’s been … Читать далее
Rumi: I’m as Sick as a dog! Hugo: It serves you right. I Warned you not to eat food sold by Food vendors on the street. Cleanliness is not a priority at some of those food Stands. Rumi: I’m not one To turn up my nose up at street food. On the street is where … Читать далее
Kylie: Can you understand a word he’s saying? Ramis: I doubt if anyone can. He’s Talking out of both sides of his mouth. First he says he’s Fighting for the little guy, and then he says he’s a Champion for businesses. Kylie: I thought he’d be different, but he’s just like any other Politician. Ramis: … Читать далее
Allison: I’m almost ready for my granddaughter’s visit. She’ll be here tomorrow and I want everything to be perfect. Ola: What do you have planned? Allison: I’m going To spoil her rotten. My daughter is very Strict and doesn’t allow her to do anything that a normal 10-year-old wants to do. Ola: Like what? Allison: … Читать далее
Maggie: Why the Long face? Joe: I just heard that I won’t be rehired for next year. Maggie: That’s awful! What a rotten thing for the management to do. Joe: I’ll be okay, but Monica is losing her job, too. Maggie: Oh no, not Monica, too. I’m So sorry to hear that. Who do they … Читать далее
There’s nothing I enjoy more than spending a couple of hours relaxing at a cafe. I sit drinking my tea and reading. What could be better? Woman: So I think I may have to see a doctor soon. You know I’ve had these terrible pains in my Stomach. My Digestion is terrible and now I … Читать далее
A Wolf found great difficulty in getting at the sheep owing to the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. But one day it found the skin of a sheep that had been flayed and thrown aside, so it put it on over its own pelt and strolled down among the sheep. The Lamb that … Читать далее
I heard on the radio this morning that my favorite band was going to be In concert here next month. I was so excited. The first thing I did was to call my friend Ben who is also a big fan of the band. Not only was the band playing in town, they were going … Читать далее