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7:07 AM

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ring a bell

Richard Trương

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A: Do you know Mrs. Daisy?
B: That name doesn't ring a bell. Who is she?

A: Do you remember the girl from our old neighborhood?
B: No, I don't. What's her name?
A: Marry.
B: That name rings a bell. She was my classmate as well.

6:42 AM

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Friend quote

Richard Trương

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I think if you have a talent, then you must absolutely give it to people as long as you can. - Ingrid Bergman

10:32 PM

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be tied up

Richard Trương

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A: May I speak to your husband?
B: He's tied up now. He's in the conference meeting with his customer.

A: Is Mr. John at his desk?
B: Yes, but he's tied up at the moment.

A: Would you like to have lunch with me?
B: I'm sorry because I am tied up with meetings all day.

7:27 PM

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Friend quote

Richard Trương

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If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Key Ash

5:52 PM

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Friend & love quote

Richard Trương

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Absence makes the heart grow fond. - Sextus Propertius

5:39 PM

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Learning English by quote

Richard Trương

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Reading quotes everyday is one of the way to learn English. So, I have created a gadget called Friendship & Love Quote to be able to learn English better.
The quote is gotten from this blog everyday and randomly.
Here's its screenshot:

If you're interested and would like to add it in your blog or your iGoogle page, you can visit this address http://tinyurl.com/friendlovequote

6:04 PM

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Chinese proverb

Richard Trương

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Cross the bridge when you come to it.
船到橋頭自然直

5:56 PM

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Someone broke into my house

Richard Trương

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A: What happened?
B: Someone broke into my house last night?
A: Did he get anything?
B: Yes and no. He got my laptop, but it was in terrible condition.
A: Did you report it to the police?
B: Yes, I called the police station and an officer came out and made a written report.

5:52 PM

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Friend quote

Richard Trương

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Friendship is to have the latchkey of another's mind. - Edgar J. Goodspeed

8:23 AM

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Friend & love quote

Richard Trương

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The first duty of love is to listen. - Paul Tillich

8:12 AM

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Let's take a break

Richard Trương

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A: Since this is your first day on the job. I'll show you around.
B: Thank you. I appreciate your concern.
A: You'll find working conditions here are very pleasant.
B: Yes. I noticed that everyone is very friendly and eager to help.
A: It's time to take our morning break. We get another 30 minute break in the afternoon.
B: Is there any set time for the morning break?

5:51 PM

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Friend quote

Richard Trương

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Happiness sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. - John Barrymore

5:46 PM

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I'd like to ask for a raise

Richard Trương

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A: Mr. B, may I see you for a moment?
B: Sure, Mr. A. Come in and sit down.
A: Thank you.
B: What can I do for you?
A: Well, I feel I've performed to the best of my ability during the 12 months I've been with you. There fore, I'd like to ask for a raise.
B: Let me give it some thought.

7:43 PM

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Friend quote

Richard Trương

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The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you. ~Elbert Hubbard, The Notebook, 1927

7:42 PM

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Friend quote

Richard Trương

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True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost.- Charles Caleb Colton