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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-06-01 08:28

Topic: Dish of the day

Chen Wenyuan, a student at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University who works part time in the college canteen, has been crowned "Brother Sharp" by netizens for the fact he can collect almost 20,000 plates in just two hours.

If the dish collector were from a wealthy family, and not a poor one, this story would be even more encouraging. It's a pity that we hear about rich boys like Li Chengming, who claimed his father was Li Gang (a local police head) after hitting a woman with his car, or Yao Jiaxin, who murdered a cyclist he knocked down to prevent her from reporting the accident.

"SHISHUSI" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 165,122

A college student from a poor area makes a living through hard work. It's a different life (from rich families). In him we see the hope of our people. These students are the real masters of our country.

"HEYU" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 65

An excellent young man. No matter how hard life is, you can still build a bright future with your own hands. Those who rely on their own efforts to make a living will always win respect. He's definitely a role model for youngsters.

"LISHENGJIN" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 6

Topic: Luxury bag show

An exhibition of luxury bags and suitcases by 157-year-old French brand Louis Vuitton at the National Museum of China has raised concern on the Beijing blogosphere.

From Jeanswest sponsoring a building at Tsinghua University to this LV exhibition at the National Museum; they are all signs of Chinese culture being distorted.

"LANGXIANPING" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 982,741

If allowing LV to be displayed at the National Museum is distorting Chinese culture, then Cartier has already distorted the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the British Museum in London.

"LUOXUANZHENLI" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 803

Luxury is not only a genre of art but also serious culture. To be displayed at the National Museum, LV has already paid a big price.

"EDISON-QIU" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 421

All those opposed to LV displaying at the National Museum should stay calm. The real significance of luxury is not its price but rather the cultural connotation. If you have only seen its value in usage, then you have overlooked the real culture behind these products. So, who deserves a serious lesson?

"ZHANGJIE" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 36

Topic: Parent's appeal

A mother called Hao held a card at a plaza in Guangzhou that read: "I want to have a day off on Children's Day (June 1)." She says the day is a good chance for children to take a break from studying, but can be a headache for parents.

I've switched shifts with my coworkers to be with my daughter (on June 1). My daughter began to make plans for this day a month ago, so I really had no way to refuse her. If the day was also a holiday for parents, there wouldn't be such a mess.

"MISBABY" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 7

Children's Day is a holiday for kids, but there's nothing to say parents can take a day off. Enterprises should help out their employees. With good coordination, it would be possible for employees who have kids to leave work for one day. This will surely bond employees more closely with their enterprises and build harmonious cooperation.

"YANG XIONG" ON 163; FOLLOWERS: 25

Parents of children should be given a holiday on Children's Day. At the same time, people with elderly parents should also get a holiday on that day for senior citizens.

SHENNONG ON IFENG; FOLLOWERS: 6

China Daily

(China Daily 06/01/2011 page36)