Most girls from Saudi Arabia don't have a real picture of them... why is that? is there a ban or something? :/ Im just curious, I'm not trying to criticize or make a big deal out of this

Will Skype get banned in Mainland China, or is it already blocked? It's a shame... such a useful tool :/

Jacobo's notebook entry:[This was supposed to be my introduction but I posted it in the wrong place] Hi everyone, anyone interested in improving conversational skills (English or Spanish)? or are you interested in learning Spanish and teaching Chinese in return?, would be nice to have a native speaker. Well I should have introduced myself first...Im not that good describing myself but I'll give it a try. As you can see, I´m from Honduras and Im studying architecture. I´ve always liked reading about cultures and languages, but also economics and business news, and I´ve been reading a lot about Asian economies and their fast growth. It just fascinates me how a country can go from spectator to big player, be it China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Etc... I wonder what it's like to live in a country so populated and fast growing where everyone's busy and focused on their career, (well, at least that's how it looks). We do have foreign investors coming to my country and I live in an industrial city, but it can't be compared to a Chinese city for example, since my city only has 1m inhabitants and it's the second largest city in my country. Well, you tell me about my views on Asia, am I right or wrong?, what would you add?

I want to learn Chinese...What should I start with? They say Chinese is difficult, but it doesn't matter....any suggestions?

Introducing myself.... and Chinese/English/Spanish language exchange offered  Hi everyone, anyone interested in improving conversational skills (English or Spanish)? or are you interested in learning Spanish and teaching Chinese in return?, would be nice to have a native speaker.