Archive for June, 2008

Google Finally Sticks Fork, Pulaski, and other sharp things into Google Adwords Referrals

Monday, June 30th, 2008




Who really used Google AdWords Referrals?…. really … sheeez. Google will cancel the Google AdWords Referrals program in August… or sooner if things get ugly with the economy.



John Maynard Keynes Was Right: “Money Doesn’t Matter”

Monday, June 30th, 2008



John Maynard Keynes Was Right: “Money Doesn’t Matter”.

In fact, walking down the street and giving money to random persons would make them happy in the short-term. However, in the long-term, they will find themselves utterly miserable from the lack of purchasing power for food, heating, cooling, and smoking.

The currency is about to go to zero.

There is nothing we can do to stop it.

So, what do we do next?



Today is June 30, 2008. How do you say that in Chinese? — 二〇〇八年六月三十日 — pronounced as èr líng líng bā nián liù yuè sān shí rì

Monday, June 30th, 2008



Primezero i18n Terminal converts this for you so you don’t need to remember the format: June 30, 2008.

But…., just in case you want to know why it is what it is…

In Chinese, people say there year first. Then the month. Then the day.

2008 is the year.  二〇〇八年

The month is the 6th month. 六月

The day is the 30. 三十日

Put them all together? 二〇〇八年六月三十日



How do you say “social networking” in Chinese? — 社交網路服務 — pronounced shè jiāo wăng lù fú wù

Monday, June 30th, 2008



Investors have been rushing into China to catch the social networking boom. How do you say it? Learn how on the Primezero i18n Terminal, where you can see the simplified and traditional Chinese and actually hear a tutor pronounce the words for you. Example Search: social networking

Primezero i18n Terminal: English-Chinese Dicitonary and Translation Suite



The Primezero i18n Terminal Strives for Extensibility Beyond Boredom

Sunday, June 29th, 2008



Currently with the Primezero i18n Terminal, the next generation of English-Chinese dictionary tools, many users can translate words phrases, quantities, time durations, money and other chunks of information that learners of Mandarin may need while on the move. Allowing multiple sources has made this core dictionary searchbase extensible, but there’s more…



WordPress Coupon Maker Plugin Now Available For WP 2.5+

Sunday, June 29th, 2008



WordPress CouponMaker Plugin is fresh, new plugin is a super-fast one-click install for WP 2.5+.

You can use this plugin for:

  • Business Blogging
  • Shopping
  • Customer Appreciation
  • Promotional Discounts

Enjoy!! :)

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Personalized English-Chinese Dictionaries for People Learning Chinese Is Next Big Thing

Saturday, June 28th, 2008



Everyone is looking for the next big thing in English-Chinese Dictionary design and development.

Unfortunately, I don’t have it. :)

Instead, I have a good idea about which companies will do well in the next 6 months with the Beijing Olympics approaching and the huge interest in Chinese languages this entails.

My two favorite companies right now are Nokia and Apple. They are attempting to penetrate the enterprise market where Blackberry dominates, so they are really taking some bold steps.

One area I am sure will grow is translation. Two people in two different timezones in two different languages should be able to communicate basic protocols and business objectives without fancy software. Nokia and Apple both provide new exciting opportunities for software developers, as the phones are bringing human machine interaction to a whole new level.

Personalized English-Chinese Dictionaries will help individuals build vocabulary. Combined with digital language tutors, the dictionaries will provide a new channel of interoperability and understanding.

Maybe.



Federal Reserve Completely Out of Ammo As Runaway Inflation Charges Ahead

Friday, June 27th, 2008



The Fed now has no recourse to stimulate the economy. Just like in the TV drama ‘ER’, the crash cart was charged to 0.25 point cuts and 0.75 emergency cuts. Now, look at what is happening …

Runaway Inflation has seized the consumer economy. Now, the economic meltdown accelerates.

What has happened to my country? :(



Get Free Chinese Practice Paper for Any Chinese Character

Friday, June 27th, 2008



You can download the Chinese Practice Paper for any Chinese characters.

Simply click the “+paper” link beside any single-character query result.

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Click on the “+paper” link and you get free Chinese practice paper. Simple as that.

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How do you say “interesting” in Mandarin Chinese? — 有意思 — yŏu yì si

Friday, June 27th, 2008



有意思 means interesting. You can pronounce it using the Primezero i18n Terminal. Try it now.



Today is Bill Gates’s Last Day of Work at Microsoft

Friday, June 27th, 2008



Bill Gates will step down today as head of Microsoft. A good enough reason as any to sell your Microsoft stock. When people bought the stock, they were buying Bill Gates. They were investing in Bill Gates. The investment paid off.

Windows is still the dominant operating system.

He is now spending more time on charitable things.



Too much leveraging in oil commodities smelling like Enron Jr.

Friday, June 27th, 2008



Too much leveraging in oil commodities smelling like Enron Jr.

Enron was a company that manipulated energy prices at the cost of many lives, due to rolling blackouts. However, this was perfectly legal since it was in the bounds of capitalist practice.

People may be gambling the survival of their company on the high cost of oil.



Tim McGraw Kicks Butt, Sings Real Nice. Gett-rrr-done!!

Thursday, June 26th, 2008





How do you say “chocolate” in Mandarin Chinese — 巧克力 — qiăo kè lì

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008



Chocolate in Mandarin Chinese is pronounced qiăo kè lì.

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5 Chinese Tools For Your Consideration: English-Chinese Dictionary, Hanzi-to-Pinyin Conversion, Chinese Practice Paper, etc.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008



If you are learning Chinese before you go overseas to cover the Olympics or just want a quick reference for words you find in translation here are 5 Primezero Chinese Tools for you:



How do you say “I Love You” in Chinese? — 我爱你 — pronounced wŏ ài nĭ

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008



Saying “I love you” in Chinese is similar to saying “I love you” in English. Subject + Verb + Object. You can learn how to actually say it using the Primezero Terminal and Chinese Tools.



George Carlin Dies at 71.

Monday, June 23rd, 2008



George Carlin discussed the Seven Dirty Words, among other social issues. He passed away yesterday of a heart attack.

How sad.

Gee, he was just here a minute ago…



Charles Goyette Show Ends Friday The 13th

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008



Creepy.

The Charles Goyette Show Ends on Friday the Thirteenth.



Combining Facebook with Video Keno?! Not so far-fetched.

Monday, June 9th, 2008



People in casinos sit in front of a computer and push buttons.

People on Facebook sit in front of the computer and push buttons.

The more buttons you push, the more things happen.

I think we have something here.



Danica Vs. Briscoe … Schumacher Vs. Coulthard

Sunday, June 8th, 2008





Moskau

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008



Providing some context for new developments at Primezero. Thanks for all beta testers of the new system. This video is for you.



Yves Saint Laurent has died at 71, a fabulous designer, just fabulous

Sunday, June 1st, 2008



Design encompasses all the flows of creativity.

Yves Saint Laurent provided something intangible that will never be replaced: honesty of soul. This is why Pierre Bergé had faith in YSL’s ability to transform concepts and emotion into tangible surfaces that shaped the fashion industry and influenced design worldwide for the better.

A tiny ounce of YSL’s creativity flows through me. And I am better for it.

I already miss him.

— possible French translation —

Design englobe tous les flux de la créativité.

Yves Saint Laurent à condition que immatériel qui ne sera jamais remplacé: l’honnêteté de l’âme. C’est pourquoi Pierre Bergé avait YSL foi dans la capacité de transformer des concepts et des émotions tangibles dans les surfaces qui ont façonné l’industrie de la mode et de design influencé le monde pour le mieux.

Une petite once de YSL flux de la créativité à travers moi. Et je suis mieux.

Je lui manquez déjà.