Activists return safety from islands
 

A Japanese helicopter hovers above as a boat carrying Chinese activists from the mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong heads for the Diaoyu Islands to proclaim China's sovereignty over the disputed territory October 9, 2003. The vessel was blocked by Japanese ships and copters, and a severe collision damaged the vessel. The activists returned safety Saturday.

Five Star Flag

You are probably not aware that the term "red flag" has another meaning in English, beyond a flag which is the color red.

It's a way of warning someone that something bad is about to or likely to happen, or is a sign of danger.

That was the first thing I thought when I saw the pic. Asian people holding any flag other than the US flag makes me nervous.

That doesnt mean I dont like billy or appreciate his contributions.

I recall hearing some place that the American "national color" was going to be red, but they went with blue because of the whole "evil communists use red for their color thing".

It's simply amazing how petty people are. Like renaming "French Fries".

Quzah.

It tells drivers on a race track to stop where they are. :)

Can you give me any more info on the color ref? I'm curious. Sounds like a good read while eating a big pile of victory fries.

Red and yellow are favoite color in China
 

We think the two colors instead the luck and passion. Some Chinese dislike the red sun flag of Japan becaue of the bad history between China and Japan. I think maybe you have the feeling as ours. In some bad time, a few Chinese hate the Star-Band flag of the USA.

But I think we should give other people freedorm and right to select what they like. Thanks.

Thailand gears up for APEC summit
 

Thai soldiers fend off "protesters" during a mock demonstration in Bangkok, October 13, 2003 ahead of the October 20-21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. There have been persistent suggestions that Thai security is not up to the job of keeping the leaders safe.

Rare autumnal snowfall at Badaling
 

Visitors enjoy seeing snow along the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing October 12, 2003. The rare autumnal snowfall was caused by a strong Siberian cold mass that swept across the country, forecasters said.

GW

Re: Red and yellow are favoite color in China
 

Maybe just a few Chinese, but many millions around the world. I heard someone say that our flag is a symbol of war. I dont think so. Our flag means freedom to me.

Anyway, you do pretty good with English. And I do like the pics!

National color? I didn't know we had a national color...except for race cars which is white with a blue stripe.:confused:

I also was unaware that we had a "national color" other than red, white AND blue ... all three, in combination. (Didn't know about the race-car thing ... is that in European Grand Prix or something? Of course I'm aware of "British Racing Green" didn't know there were standard colors for countries other than that.

Thinking ... no, the purple ribbon is for neopagan awareness, silver for "brain disorders" (it's NAMI's ribbon color for crazy), Pink for breast cancer, blue and silver for columbine, red for AIDS/HIV, Blue for internet censorship, yellow for bringing our troops home ... nope, can't specifically recall a national color. (this whole honor ribbon thing is getting even more complex than the hanky code.)

Maybe Q's just trying to be amusing again? He's not used to it, after all, and they can't all be winners.

Race car colors

Britain - Green and hence "British Racing Green"
France - Blue
Germany - Silver
Spain - Yellow
Italy - Guess. Go on, guess.

Italy? Hmm...let's see...weren't all those Enzo machines..puce?:D