LANGUAGE BANK

Never get involved with someone who wants to change you - Quentin Crisp.

I've just created a gadget for learning Japanese kanji. This gadget is written by Flex builder. It looks like the following picture:

If you'd like to use, you can add it at this address: http://tinyurl.com/FlashKanjiLearning
Actually, this is the Flash version of my old gadget with the same title.
My old gadget is put at this address http://tinyurl.com/KanjiLearning
You can add one of them or both of them to your iGoogle page or your blogs.
Hope that you enjoy it.

Hold a true friend with both your hands. - Nigerian Proverb

Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action. - James Russell Lowell

A: Are you taking a vacation this summer?
B: I get a two-week vacation, but we're not going anywhere.
A: What do you mean?
B: Everything is sky high and with my wife in the hospital, there's no money for a vacation. How about you?
A: We're in the same boat. With both boys in the college, it has been tough. We simply can't afford a vacation.
B: Well, we have next year to look forward to.

It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice. - Trini Lopez

A: Are you finished with that book about cooking?
B: No. I still have a few more chapters to read.
A: When do you think you'll be through with it?
B: Probably in a couple of days. Why?
A: I'd like to borrow it, if that's all right with you.
B: Of course. I'll give it to you on Sunday.

talk about for a short time
Example:

1. The presidential touched on the subject of health during the debates.
2. During the interview, we only touched on how much I would be paid.
3. Chinese touch on show at pottery exhibition
   

Thy friend has a friend, and thy friend's friend has a friend; be discreet. - Talmud

A: I'm not feeling myself today.
B: Why? You look well enough.
A: Yes, but I'm worried about things.
B: What things?
A: Well, lots of things. For one, my wife's in the hospital again.
B: That's too bad. I hope she's better soon.

A: Do you like my jacket?
B: It's a beautiful. Was it expensive?
A: No, it was a real steal.
B: Was it on sale?
A: No, I get a big discount at the clothing store where I work.
B: That's alright. You're lucky.

Friends are people you can talk to without words, when you have to. - Elvis Presley

A: Did you go shopping this afternoon?
B: Yes, and I bought the things you wanted.
A: Did you get me a T-shirt?
B: Yes, but I think it's the wrong size.
A: That's alright. Think nothing of it.
B: Maybe I can exchange it tomorrow.

A friend must not be injured, even in jest. - Publilius Syrus

A: B, can you drive C and me to the doctor on Friday?
B: I think so.
A: We need a ride very badly. Are you sure you'll be able to help out?
B: Sure. I'll mark it on my calendar so I don't forget.
A: Thanks. You're a good friend.
B: You can always count on me when you need help.