Can you decipher this puzzle?

My friend recently sent me this puzzle that I found to be quite amusing. For some that read Chinese you can decipher the instructions yourself, otherwise the rules and instructions are translated for your convenience below. At first glance, it may seem quite impossible but if you persevere, eventually you should be able to solve it. Good luck and tell me how long you took!

Go to this website: http://freeweb.siol.net/danej/riverIQGame.swf

"Everybody has to cross the river".

The following rules apply:

1) Only 2 persons on the raft at a time.
2) The father can not stay with any of the daughters, without their mother's presence.
3) The mother can not stay with any of the sons, without their father's presence.
4) The thief (striped shirt) can not stay with any family member, if the policeman is not there.
5) Only the Father, the Mother and the Policeman know how to operate the raft.

To start click on the big blue circle on the right.
To move the people click on them.
To move the raft click on the pole on the opposite side of the river.

Which girl is better?

Where did I discover such cute korean girls from you ask? I'm currently trudging through a epic 40 episode korean drama called Yuri Kudu or Glass Shoes and these two girls are the ones I would consider the most appealing. The girl in the first picture is Kim Jung Hwa (Supporting Actress) and the girl in the second picture is Kim Hyun Ju (Main Actress).

My brief synopsis of this drama up to this point- Two young sisters are separated at childhood after their father (who has brain cancer) gets killed by a truck. The older sister is adopted by her rich grandfather and the younger sister is hit by a truck and loses her memory. Fifteen years later, both sisters transform into exquisite women which mysteriously end up falling in love with the same guy and happens to work at the same company owned by the rich grandfather. All the while, they both have no idea that they are related but the storyline continuously intertwines their lives. Although I'm only halfway through the series, my predication of final outcome is that the sisters will be reunited BUT one will ultimately die of some grotesque disease.

Anyhow, I'm utterly torn between which girl I find to be more attractive... In my honest opinion, the supporting actress has much more distinct features that would make her much sexier. While on the other hand, the main actress is more innocent and natural looking, thereby creating a much cuter persona. Although hot girls are nice eye candy, more often then not they are not long term gf/marriage material. Consequently, I must opt for the main actress as the more desirable girl. What do you think?

Horseracing Action

In a valiant attempt to diversify my weekend activities, I decided to indulge in yet another form of gambling- horseracing! Today was chosen in particular b/c it was a dollar day special at the racetracks meaning $1 beer, $1 hot dogs, $1 apple pie slices, $1 admission, and $1 drinks. I fully took advantage of this special deal, consuming 4 hot dogs, 1 cup of lemonade, and 1 slice of pie. I actually purchased an additional hot dog, but while my other friend was "holding" it... SOMEBODY decided to snatch it up and store it for me in his stomach. I've always been a sucker for deals and gambling.... and as usual I didn't come out ahead since I lost most of my bets. Strangely enough though, the newbies at horse betting that I was instructing actually came out ahead. This is normally considered beginners luck but when I decided to ride that wave of luck we all ended up losing together! (I probably jinxed them =P)

Speaking of betting on horses, I find it interesting that there are those people that consider any form of gambling to be a sinful activity that one should not indulge in. Personally, as a avid gambler, I fervently believe that gambling is merely another form of entertainment. (sometimes it can get quite expensive) If an individual has some extra cash to spare and possesses some sense of self-control not to exceed a specified cash limit amount, then petty wagering should be perfectly fine and should not be considered an immoral activity. The "sinful" part of wagering derives specifically from those that have no self-restraint and end up squandering more then they can afford. As with anything, moderation is the key.. whether it be gambling, drinking, drugs, or partying.

Origin of my Alias

I've had a few people question the reasoning behind the alias "Turtle Eater". Long story short, it was chosen completely randomly... I do not actually eat turtles nor enjoy the idea of them being eaten. However, I have heard that it is mighty tasty and a delicacy, so I may give it a try if the opportunity did arise.

I have been known to eat various other "Fear Factor" items such as maggots, cockroaches, grasshoppers, wasps, and beetles. Of course all these items were deep fried and they were obtained from a street vendor in Thailand a few years back. I would say out of the lot, maggots tasted the best (like peanuts), and the beetle was the worse.. goo squirted out after I took a bite out of it.