She's been dubbed bold and vigorous by the local media, crowned the "sexy goddess on the sports arena" and hailed the "cheerleader of China's cheerleading cause". During training she is a hard taskmaster and vents her fury at teammates. But most of the time, she's easy-going and likes nothing more than playing throw-and-catch with her two dogs.
My single status has become a tasty topic for lunchtime buddies. "So what's your type?" they ask.
Having been a cheerleader in several "Good Luck Beijing" pre-Olympic events, such as beach volleyball and handball, Li Qi says she still loves basketball the best. This is partly because it is basketball that first introduced her to cheerleading.
"Art is dangerous," says Japanese artist Moroizumi Shigeru, who makes use of thermometers without scales to create his enlightening installation works. His next big project is to build and videotape a huge, thermometer-like object that explodes under extreme heat, a symbol of global warming.
Since July 2003, China has been building a network of "Sunlight Community Correction" programs to provide alternative punishment for non-violent offenders.
At my age, taking part in my friends' weddings is no longer a leisurely entertainment, but an important part-time vocation. Yet among these many weddings, how come I haven't been invited to be the bridesmaid? Recently, however, my close pal offered me an even tougher role: godmother.
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