My dad: How did you happen to know < the contact info for a local business > ?
Meg: Google. Isn’t that the way we know everything?
My dad: Socrates would hate hearing that.

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Forgot to mention this earlier, but I have new article on Beijing’s cosmetic changes up at CNReviews!

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Tags: as seen in Beijing, Beijing Olympics 2008, CNReviews, my other writing

The world’s unending criticism of China saddens me. The fact that much of the criticism is well deserved saddens me more.
Elliot Ng Via Twitter
This so accurately describes how I feel when I read the paper or look at the news online.

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Kaiser Kuo has written a brilliant Guide for Visiting Journalists, to avoid the awkward Bylines-At-Customs type of writing so scathingly described by Huo Lei Feng, and to avoid the shallow cliches that make us cringe. Here’s an excerpt:
Topping the list of forbidden clichés is the phrase “coming out party.” As apt as it may have […]

I’m quoted in USA Today, in an article about the pre-Olympic security measures and visa restrictions. The article talks to disappointed Beijingers — Chinese residents, long-term ex-pats and tourists — about their pre-Olympic experiences. It’s worth reading, although it’s a sad look at my dear Beijing. And it seems to confirm my worries that due […]

I saw this ad while browsing Craig’s List.
Need someone to edit my essays
I need someone to read over two essays I’m writing as part of a job application. I don’t have much money to offer, however, maybe I can take you out for coffee or something like that.
P.S. This is not an offer for sex […]

I went with my mom today to get our nails done, and the manicurist asked me if I was starting 11th grade or 12th grade.

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Tags: Jersey girl, New Jersey, pretending to be an adult, repatriation

Scep told me that our highschool friend Garan got engaged a few days ago! Garan’s living in Korea (it’s amazing how many of our old friends moved to Asia), so I immediately emailed him to get the details.
Meg to Garan: I heard a rumor about you. Is it true!?!?!?
Garan to Meg: Yeah, I’m getting married. […]

I blame you and your constant Twittering, David Feng!

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Simpson’s Paradox won the Blog Of The Day Awards, Friday, July 25th. 2008!

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