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princeton university
Posted June 21, 2006 at 03:53 PM by nio
from the princeton web site:recognized globally for academic excellence, princeton university today is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning. as president shirley m. tilghman noted in her 2003 commencement address:“the specific components of a princeton education have evolved over time, but our central aim has [...]
French Nachos
Posted May 31, 2007 at 05:20 AM by lapetite
From take-out pizza to microwaveable burgers to Flunch, sometimes it seems like the French just don’t understand junk food.There is, however, an exception: potato chips. My Lord, do the French have tasty potato chips. Now, it’s not their essential chippiness which is so superior to American brands — they aren’t [...]
16-day whirlwind tour: days 6 and 7
Posted June 04, 2006 at 02:52 AM by starchicklie
On our 5th day, we traveled to Florence, Italy (aka the cradle of the Renaissance). We ambled through Santa Croce, Signoria Square, The Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) all on foot.
The following morning we left Arezzo for Rome and spent the day visiting St. Peter&&'s Square, the Vatican, as well the ancient ruins. The sky was [...]
taj mahal
Posted May 24, 2006 at 06:29 AM by msidd
One of the most beautiful sights you'll ever lay your eyes on. It isn't just the physical beauty of the buildings and fountains. Ultimately, the taj mahal's beauty rests on the underlying story--that this beautiful, grand structure is one man's tribute to the woman he loved.
Btw, the semi-precious stone inlay work you see in a couple [...]
beijing yu yuan da xue
Posted August 07, 2006 at 08:34 AM by
beijing yu yuan da xue, known as the beijing language and culture university, and formerly known as beijing yu yuan wen hua da xue, is a school fraught with both locals and foreigners. many students live on campus and a good amount live off. during the summer, they offer 4, 5, and 6 week courses of mandarin from an introductory level (a0) [...]
