"Look at this, then," said the woman; "you shall have it for your own if you like," and she held up before the child's eyes the bright tortoise-shell comb which she had poisoned.

The shiny surface of modern China has been dazzling visitors for several decades now. But just underneath the surface, many aspects of life are still very traditional.

A good teacher is like a shining star to students.

The lightning branches out in many different directions, causing one leader to make a connection with the ground, creating a bright return stroke.

So her she was, roaming the City of Angels with her headlights blazing bright.