Buzzword: Latte art 2013-07-22 15:20:33
Latte art, also sometimes described as cappuccino art, is a pattern or miniature sculpture produced within the froth that tops off milky coffee drinks such as cappuccino or latte.
Video: THE WEEK July 19: Mistake or Misfortune? 2013-07-19 09:37:12
Justin Bieber is not making things easy for himself, and major news outlets need to watch their mouths. Find out why you should always look in the toilet before sitting down on the latest episode of The Week!
Bilingual: British scientists unveil the 'world's first' mobile phone powered by URINE 2013-07-19 15:01:43
British scientists at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory have developed a way of using urine as a power source to generate electricity and claim to have created the world's first microbial fuel cells (MFC) powered mobile phone.
Buzzword: Lipstick effect 2013-07-19 15:01:43
The lipstick effect is the theory that when facing an economic crisis consumers will be more willing to buy less costly luxury goods. Instead of buying expensive fur coats, women will buy expensive lipstick.
http://www.syxj.com.cn/language_tips/news/2013-07/17/content_16787428.htm target="_blank" style="font-size:16px">Bilingual: Obama pays tribute to George H.W. Bush 2013-07-17 15:11:43
At an afternoon ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Obama and Bush honored a retired couple from an Iowa farming town who have helped deliver free meals to hungry children around the world.
http://www.syxj.com.cn/language_tips/trans/2013-07/17/content_16788498.htm target="_blank" style="font-size:16px">Buzzword: Asian glow 2013-07-17 15:11:43
Asian glow refers to redness on the face or body experienced by some Asian people when consuming alcohol.
Bilingual: Stores now tracking your behavior and moods through cameras and cell phones 2013-07-16 15:06:08
In an effort to gain the competitive advantage websites have had for years, stores have begun tracking shoppers' movements and moods through their cell phones and with special cameras that can recognize facial expressions – without shoppers' consent.
Buzzword: Champagne problem 2013-07-16 15:06:08
Champagne problems are problems of the rich and famous that we would all be so lucky to have, having to decide between two completely awesome things that both lead to an ideal outcome, and not technically a real problem at all.
Video: Rebuilding EU confidence 2013-07-15 17:34:51
The six-month EU presidency offers Lithuania a unique chance to see the whole Europe from the EU perspective, Rolandas Krisciunas, Vice minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania told China Daily reporter during an exclusive interview.
Bilingual: Indonesian province bans female secretaries 2013-07-15 15:29:16
The governor of an Indonesian province on Saturday said he had ordered his top staff to replace their female secretaries with men following a string of extra-marital affairs.
