WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Fifty-two percent Americans think the United States is losing the war in Iraq, up from 34 percent last year, according to a poll published on Wednesday. Only three in 10 Americans polled in the Washington Post-ABC News survey said the United States was making significant progress in restoring civil order in Iraq, while nea
A man and his wife were driving their Recreational Vehicle across the country and were nearing a town spelled Kissimee. They noted the strange spelling and tried to figure how to pronounce it - KISS-a-me; kis-A-me; kis-a-ME. They grew more perplexed as they drove into the town. Since they were hungry, they pulled into a place to get something to eat. At the c
The outlook for home builders is miserable, so it's time to buy these beaten-down issues before others sniff a recovery. Here are five of the best stocks . . . in an industry that actually has a lot going for it. By Jon Markman Just when it appears the outlook for real estate could not possibly get worse, out comes a report showing that it is. Last w
Driving to work, a gentlman had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. Fortunately, another officer had seen the carton in the road. The policmen stopped traffic and recovered the box. It was found to contain large upholstery tacks. "I'm sorry sir," the first trooper
A young man comes home and says "Dad, just got my driver's license and would like to use the family car." Father replies, :"O.K., son. But, first, you have to get good grades in school, keep your room clean, make the yard is neat, and cut your hair. Come back in a few months and then we'll see." Well, several months pass and the young man comes into
13798832_2006120810354629659300.jpg A staff demonstrates "Digital Home" for visitors at the World Telecom 2006 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Hong Kong, south China, on Dec. 5, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) 13798832_2006120810354684209800.jpg People try 3G cell phones during a visit to the World Telecom 2006 of the In
A cop pulls over a carload of nuns. Cop: "Sister, this is a 65 MPH highway -- why are you going so slow?" Sister: "Sir, I saw a lot of signs that said 22, not 65." Cop: "Oh sister, that's not the speed limit, that's the name of the highway you're on! Sister: Oh! Silly me! Thanks for letting me know. I'll be more careful. <B
13795654_2006120709102182538200.jpg ¡¡¡¡ ¡¡¡¡Ding Junhui of China takes a shoot in the Men¡®s snooker doubles final at the Asian Games, in Doha, December 6, 2006. China¡®s Ding Junhui and Tian Pengfei beats Chan Wai Ki and Marco Fu Ka Chun of Hong Kong, China to win the gold medal. [Sohu.com] ¡¡¡¡ ¡¡¡¡ 13795654_200612070910226220600.jpg <B
On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!"
11020309_1165367716139_1.jpg ¡¡¡¡ A two-day job fair held for this year's college and university graduates opens in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Nov. 20, 2006, offering about 30,000 jobs. More than 4.95 million graduates enter the job market. 11020309_1165367716839_2.jpg ¡¡¡¡ An escalator was bent out of shape due to overcrowding during a job
A man was driving home late one afternoon, and he was driving above the speed limit. He notices a police car with its red lights on in his rear view mirror. He thinks "I can outrun this guy," so he floors it and the race is on. The cars are racing down the highway -- 60, 70, 80, 90 miles an hour. Finally, as his speedometer passes 100, the guy figures "what t
BEIJING, Dec. 5 -- China could "very soon" award domestic telecom operators licences to build 3G (third generation) mobile phone networks, the country's top telecom official said yesterday. "I cannot provide a specific timetable, but it could happen very soon," Wang Xudong, minister of information industry, told reporters at the ITU Telecom World 2006 bei
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- China on Sunday issued a five-year program (2006-2010) on international cooperation of science and technology, promising to open wider to foreign partners. The program said except those concerning national security or with special requests, China's key national scientific and technological projects and funds will be open to ove
While crossing the US-Mexican border on his bicycle, the man was stopped by a guard who pointed to two sacks the man had on his shoulders. "What's in the bags?", asked the guard. "Sand," said the cyclist. "Get them off - we'll take a look," said the guard. The Cyclist did as he was told, emptied the bags, and proving they contained nothing
A tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist then queries how old the temple is. <BR
13782147_2006120110273643294600.jpg Lijiang, a tranquil town in Yunnan highlands, provides many dwelling choices for travelers. Traditional hostels in Naxi minority style are recommended for budget tourists. To sit on a wooden veranda, while sipping a cup of pu-er tea in a warm autumn sunshine, will make you gain in perspective and lose in tension.<
A tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist then queries how old the temple is. <BR
A man was driving down a local street one day and approached a stop sign. He barely slowed down and ran right through the stop sign after glancing for traffic. What the driver didn't know was that a policeman was watching the intersection. The policeman pulled out after him and stopped the car two blocks away. Policeman: "License, registration and p
PARIS, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) foresees a 2.6-percent increase in the 12-nation eurozone economy in 2006 and a 2.2-percent increase in 2007. OECD upgraded the previous forecasts of 2.2 percent in 2006 and 2.1 percent in 2007 to 2.6 percent and 2.2 percent respectively, according to the o
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The White House denied on Monday the saying by NBC, a major television network in the United States, that Iraq has fallen into a civil war. The situation in Iraq is serious, but neither U.S. President George W. Bush nor Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki believe Iraq conflict is a civil war, National Security Council spoke
Chinese car makers surprised visitors to this year¡®s Beijing auto show by rolling out the sort of sportscars and concept models that usually bear a foreign nameplate. ¡¡¡¡ ¡¡¡¡ Domestic auto companies exhibiting at Auto China 2006 in Beijing over the weekend were clearly trying to say to the world that they¡®re ready to compete with the sexy, high-tech stuff
NEW DELHI, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Chairman of the Upper House of Indian Parliament Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Speaker of House of the People Somnath Chatterjee respectively on Tuesday. Hu said exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Indian legislatures played an important role in bilateral relations and acted as a
GENERAL MOTORS INTRODUCES NEW INSTANT-WIN AIRBAGS DETROIT-- With third-quarter sales sluggish and its share of the domestic market down 11 percent since 1993, General Motors unveiled a new instant-win airbag contest Monday. The new airbags, which award fabulous prizes upon violent, high-speed impact with another car or stationary object, will come standard i
13760385_2006112211522987281000.jpg Three members of a nonprofit organization "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals" (PETA) from Britain, U.S. and the Philippines protest in front of a KFC fast food restaurant, Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. They accused KFC slaughtering chickens inhumanly. <!-- Ju-Anchor-Fo
Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a long pull from the container. "Here, you have one, too," he added, handing back the whiskey. "Well, I'd rather not," said the first. "At least not until after the
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