china: I.O.U.S.A. - An Inconvenient Truth For Our Economy - 08/20/08 06:59 AM
It's no secret - the USA suffers from TERMINAL fiscal cancer. Our current debt, today, is more than $9.5 TRILLION. THE US GOVERNMENT BORROWS .22 of every dollar it spends. We consume more than we produce. The state of the Union is NOT GOOD - our trade deficit is TOO LARGE, and the
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china: 300 Bibles confiscated by Chinese customs - 08/18/08 10:01 PM
US Christian group leaves airport after standoff
Mon Aug 18, 12:33 PM ET
BEIJING - A group of American Christians who had more than 300 Bibles confiscated by Chinese customs officials left the airport Monday after a 26-hour standoff, saying they realized officials would not change their stance.
Members of Vision
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china: Olympic Competition Obscures China Policies - 08/18/08 12:32 PM
The Olympics have long been a showcase of worldwide athletic competition. Traditionally, Olympians were granted safe passage to attend the games and conflicts were halted during the games. I cannot pretend to understand the reasoning behind which city is chosen to host the games by the International Olympic Committee. Unless you
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china: OLYMPICS - 08/16/08 08:48 PM
I have been trying to watch the Olympics.
My buddy Kevin and I have been fighting over the remote control.
He wants to watch the Chicago Bears. It's preseason football.
I want to watch the end of the womens marathon.
Why am I so into the Olympics?
Is it because the they come only
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china: China's Coating Industry - 08/14/08 08:08 PM
The coating markets in developed countries are saturated and are now developing towards maturity after a rapid development. The developing countries and regions, however, have turned to be the new increase point of global coating industry considering the huge market potentials. It is the estimated that some 70% increase will appear
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china: China's sweet 16 - 08/13/08 03:54 PM
I love the Olympics... These Olympics have been especially interesting because they are taking place in China, a communist country. First we find that some of the fireworks during the opening ceremonies, were computer generated. Then we find the cute little girl singing so beautifully was actually lip sinking -
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china: USA Olympic Player From League City, TX - 08/10/08 01:12 AM
I was doing some work, with the Olympics on in the background, where the USA Men's Volleyball team is playing Venezuela (so far...we are ahead). The commentators just mentioned that Riley Salmon was from League City, TX, I had to rewind the DVR, to make sure I heard that one right.
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china: Olympics Underway - 08/09/08 09:49 AM
I so enjoyed the pageantry and excitement of the opening ceremony last night. The blend of ancient China with its modern emphasis on our world was fabulous. Even though I am one who supports "Buy American", we cannot deny the economical influence the Chinese have on our society.
Those of us
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china: Opening of the Olympics in Beijing - 08/09/08 12:39 AM
Let the games begin. I suppose most everyone say at least some of the festivities presented by the Chinese in Beijing to introduce the Olympic games of 2008... Guess everyone was impressed so far...
We were shown much about the technological capabilities of the Chinese. We got a glimpse of what can be done
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china: Spectacular Event in Beijing 8/8/8 Olympic Opening Ceremony - 08/09/08 12:01 AM
The BIG DAY is finally here! 888 What a ceremony that was tonight in Beijing. It was greatto see the all the athletes with smiling faces, the world becoming ONE on this night. What a colorful, one of a kind event this was. The way the Chinese prepared and worked hard to
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china: Gold medals recalled due to lead? - 08/08/08 10:57 AM
Today China is on center stage as hosts of the Olympics.
Woo hoo! (guess sarcasm doesn't come across well in print)
Why China?
The only things I know about China are:
Kung-Po Chicken is a bit spicy (and really good!).
Using chopsticks takes a lot of practice.
There's lots of smog
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china: What do the Chinese think of "Made in China" - 08/05/08 12:33 PM
The other day, I was at a signing, and my advertising pen stopped working. My client made the comment, it must have been made in China. Truth is, it was made there. But it really made me wonder a few things. Obviously our country thinks anything made there is of an inferior
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china: Olympics in China - Affects on USA - 08/03/08 01:04 PM
Let the games begin. They will withing a week, and in China. So many of us, probably like myself, respect the athletes, and enjoy a perfomance/contest from time to time, but probably prefer a good football game to spend our television time on.
However, recent programs on the travel channels are
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china: China's landmark property law takes effect - 08/03/08 12:01 AM
BEIJING - China's landmark Property Law that provides equal protection to both state and private properties was put into effect on Monday.
The law approved by the national legislature in March after repeated revisions and unprecedented eight readings is seen as a significant step in the country's efforts to further economic
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china: TV Handset Standard Develops from DMB to DVB-H - 08/03/08 12:00 AM
There are two kinds of network to transmit TV handset program: one is based on mobile telecommunication network, the other is based on broadcasting network. Currently, broadcasting network develops prior to mobile telecommunication network. S/T-DMB and DVB-H standards develop faster than Media FLO and, the development of T-DMB in Korea and
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china: Olympics nearing...Time for Boycotts and Protests? - 07/28/08 02:02 PM
Oh yes...the Olympics are nearing. The great world competition of youth competing athletically from all around the world and it dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans thousands of years ago.
Oh no...the Olympics are nearing. Time for boycotts and protests and grabbing at worldwide attention for a particular cause.
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china: Oil Speculators beware! - 07/28/08 10:47 AM
Interesting article this morning on bloomberg regarding Asian economies. <ARTICLE>
What this article is not saying is that inflated oil demand with these various countries is close to the end. Malaysia, India and China are not going to be able to continue subsidizing their economies and in result these businesses will
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china: Pervasion Ratio of Digital TV - 07/27/08 07:46 PM
It is obvious that the digital TV pervasion ratio in China is much lower than that of the global average level, even a bigger gap between UK and USA respectively. Reasons for this are various, including policy, fund and the lack of content,etc.
China's cable TV(CATV) industry has a history
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china: August 10th - a Magic Day? - 07/17/08 01:09 PM
I just heard the most interesting take yet on one of the reasons for the run up in oil prices. This was an interview on Fox News with some financial guru and he said that China has been stockpiling gas and diesel fuel in response to the start of the Olympics.
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china: Oil retreating.....Guess it can't go up forever after all! - 07/15/08 05:22 PM
Over the past few months I've been predicting a crash in the oil market. I'm not some economic sage or expert, but like the average person, I'm endowed with a mind and I feed it constantly with information. Like any market, oil and commodities are dictated by demand. When economies correct
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china: The next great depression....are we on the edge of the abyss? - 07/11/08 02:14 PM
There has been allot of talk recently about recession, the end of the mortgage industry as we know it, and let's be honest, key word searches on economic depressions are at an all time high. The big question is what's really going on with our economy, and are we collectively up
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china: My nephew in China Skyped me this morning... - 07/06/08 05:09 PM
My nephew is in China on a semi-school exchange. He has been there for over a week and longs for home.
He's a young man and has never been away from home, so this is a really big adventure!
Last week he emailed me twice along with all his other contacts...not
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china: Outsourcing to China too expensive? Try Monterrey Mexico - 06/23/08 09:53 AM
Outsourcing manufacturing to China too expensive? Try
Monterrey, Mexico
There have been a couple articles recently about the number of
companies that are bringing their previously outsourced products back from China
to the United States. While I am glad this is happening from a domestic
economic viewpoint there are still more
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china: The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming - 06/21/08 08:31 PM
The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming
Wow, we have long been awaiting for the Chinese to break out of their insular habits and get out and mix with the rest of the world. Well, it is finally starting. And maybe even, they are bringing
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china: Songjiang Hotel - 06/18/08 03:42 PM
Introducing the Songjiang Hotel outside of Shanghai China; with its jaw dropping design and all inclusive services it appeals to all vacationers from near and far. What makes this 400 bed resort so unique is that it is set in a lush deep, water filled quarry in the
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china: Buying Opportunities in San Diego, California...Paradise! - 06/03/08 09:55 PM
Due to recent mortgage industry's chaos, home prices have dropped drastically! This translates to golden buying opportunities in San Diego, California! A recent Wall Street Journal artical says prices have hit the bottom! Now is the time to buy your beach front mansion you have always dreamed of!
Our Chinese agents speaks
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china: Today; 5/26/2008 - 05/26/08 08:36 AM
High 81 Low 61 Sunny and Pleasant
"Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mianyang, China - aftershock damages 270,000 homes...
Al says - Mirror mirror on the wall -
What happened?...
Tornadoes - from Texas to
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china: Birds-eye views of Sichuan earthquake center 5/12/2008 - 05/24/08 11:33 AM
I got this from someone in Hong Kong. It is really heartbreaking to see what a two minute quake can do! We should really think about how fraigile life is and turn back to GOD for salvation! I hope more people will come to Christ in light of all the tragedies
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china: Devastation in China. - 05/19/08 02:50 PM
I heard on the news this morning that the victims of the earthquake has risen to 32,000. They say that the victims could actually be up to 80,000!
That is just unfathomable to me. An earthquake that registers 7.9 on the Richter scale can cause so much devastation.
It's times like these
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china: Bloggers Unite For Human Rights! - 05/15/08 04:10 PM
I am writing this post as part of the Bloggers Unite for Human Rights campaign that is being spearheaded by
Today, bloggers from all over the blogosphere, thus all over the world, are raising our voices for those who cannot speak. Who better to give viral voice to those that
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china: Geeze, what if that Earthquake was here in the US? - 05/13/08 08:40 PM
WOW, I am feeling so horrible for the mother's and father's the parents, the grandparent's and the people who are suffering through the recent Earthquake in China.
The town's were people who had enough money to maintain, to build homes to take care of their families, but not enough money to make
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china: Sadness in China - 05/13/08 02:51 PM
My heart really goes out to the people in China. I can't even imagine what they must have went through. So many still lost and the death count rising every minute. I myself am saying a silent prayer for them and I really do hope others will join in and say
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china: Blogging Opens the Door to China - 05/07/08 02:10 PM
Many folks have written about business successes gleaned from blogging, here on ActiveRain and on outside blogs. I doubt anyone here questions the value of blogging and the potential for business development. Despite the tongue-in-cheek title of my recent post that blogging is a complete waste of time, I am
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china: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Put the politics aside! Why I feel a kindred spirit with Beijing China. - 05/01/08 07:00 AM
I, and most of my friends and neighbors, have a common bond with the citizens of Beijing China. Both Beijing and Atlanta share the privilege of being Olympic sister cities. You may or may not care about the games themselves, but the Olympics are bigger than you can ever imagine. The amount of building
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china: SHRIMP company in China beats workers.. - 04/23/08 02:18 PM
are you kidding me.. Could you imagine, wanting to go home sick cause you have a flu and then your boss stripping you naked and beating you in front of other employees and on top of that cutting patches of your hair off..!! What.....? well It has been happening in China,
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china: 1031 Exchanges -- Thoughts on the Olympic Torch Relay - 04/09/08 05:36 PM
I've been following the news stories regarding the protests during the Olympic Flame torch relays in London, Paris and today in San Francisco. Essentially, the protests are by people opposed to China's occupation and annexation of Tibet (my understanding). There are other groups protesting about China's poor record on human rights. When
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china: Londoners try to put out Olympic flame - 04/06/08 10:07 PM
Protesters opposing a security drive in Tibet and demanding the mountain region's independence turned Sunday's London leg of the torch's journey into an obstacle course of angry disruptions - not what China wanted for its "journey of harmony". In the end, the police were forced to rush the Olympic torch onto
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china: Some Chinese Guy is Helping You Pay your Mortgage - 04/04/08 11:50 PM
This is fascinating and I'm about to say something many readers will find quite controversial. It might even anger some of you. I believe it is a reality and can help us understand how to control our destiny. by Bill Mann Some Chinese guy is helping you pay your mortgage.I know, you don't
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china: A Depression is Highly Doubtful... - 04/03/08 01:54 PM
I see seven reasons why the mortgage and credit crisis is not as bad as some seem to believe ... Reason #1: Only 0.83 percent of U.S. mortgages are currently in foreclosure. True, that's a record high. But let's put it into perspective. There are 44 million mortgages in
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china: Las Vegas in the East - The Far East - 04/03/08 05:58 AM
I find George Will to be an entertaining writer - conservative, frequent user of sports metaphors. But I feature a George Will article today from Townhall.com for a different reason. George talks about American billionaire Sheldon Adelson and his diversification and investment in China. His story talks about fine hotels and
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china: Questions for Kimo: Can foreigners by land in China? -Mihaela S. - 03/26/08 12:58 AM
Questions for Kimo: Can foreigners by land in China? In the Late 1990's China began reforming it's land ownership policy to accomodate the rapid urbanization of it's southern cities. In an attempt to revitalize decrepit commercial and residential areas China sought the experience of foreign investment to accommodate it's urban growth and wealth. With the transfer of Hong
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china: Real Estate Development in China...you've got to see it to believe it. Part II - 03/24/08 10:09 PM
Real Estate Development in China...you've got to see it to believe it. Part II Out with the old in with the new. China's Real Estate development is literally transforming the urban landscapes over night. With millions of migrants relocating annually from the vast rural areas of China to the Major metropolitan centers, both residential and
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china: The 2008 Olympic flame is lit today in Greece. - 03/24/08 08:58 AM
Well it they lit the Beijing Olympic flame in a traditional ceremony at 11:45 am on Monday at the Hera Temple of Ancient Olympia. "Today will lead to the opening of the first ever Olympic Games in China, where one fifth of the world's population is longing for them," said Rogge. "By crossing
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china: Greater Albuquerque Chamber Goodwill Trip To China - 03/23/08 02:07 AM
Eloise Gift www.EloiseGift.com Your Gift for real estate Last week, I visited China with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. In an earlier post, What does your Chamber of Commerce do For You? greater albuquerque chamber of commerce: What Does Your Chamber of Commerce Do for You? I mentioned that the Greater Albuquerque
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china: Real Estate Development in China...you've got to see it to believe it. - 03/21/08 08:27 PM
For those of you who have been to China lately you know what I'm talking about, the urban Real Estate Market in China is beyond description, the shear scale and breadth of which far out weighs anything the world has ever seen and quite possibly ever will. From Beijing to Shanghai,
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china: Tibet - A Journey Remembered (Part 1) - 03/20/08 03:19 PM
There have been so many news stories this week that it is hard to pick one to write about. Yesterday was the fifth anniversary of our invasion of Iraq. The stock market has had another big week of losses and gains. Severe flooding continues in the mid-west. The list goes on and on. And then
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china: But a garbage dump for 3 million people? - 02/15/08 10:03 AM
On an interesting note I was in China in the Fall of '05. I headed up a trade delegation from the State of Oregon with some Environmental Business folks and an aspiring politician running for State Legislature. The EPA of sorts catered to our group as we were there to team
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china: You just can't win.... - 01/24/08 07:11 AM
Well, enough for my hiatus from blogging. I would like to share a tale of woe involving my mother-in-law. Before you sign, please realize that my mother-in-law and I get along great, so it's not a typical "mother-in-law" story. As an early birthday present, my mother-in-law bought me a cashmere
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china: Trash to treasure...flea market finds restyled! - 01/01/08 06:14 PM
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china: Big Box Stores and Local Economics - 12/28/07 10:13 PM
The Wal-Mart Phenomena is interesting. Wal-Mart today is the biggest supplier of goods to the American People, it is the biggest employer and could be said to be the distribution system for the Nation. No wonder all large corporations study its transportation and distribution models, Wal-Mart has won the game. Thanks
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china: Century 21, REMAX and Christmas In China - 12/26/07 12:13 PM
Recently I was going to write a story about Century 21's presences in China and about Remax's endeavors to became established but then I received this from a friend who resides in Shawano who is now working in China and thought it was quite interesting. Christmas in China: I was told that not
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china: A Happy Ending Story - 12/21/07 02:11 PM
I read a great Associated Press story today that is in The Seattle Times entitled "American girl adopted in China meets her bone-marrow donor." The little girl had been found abandoned in china and was taken to an orphanage, where she lived for a year before being adoped by Americans, Owen and Linda
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china: Why the Feds Needs To Stop Cutting the Interest Rate! - 12/11/07 05:08 PM
I know some of you are going to disagree and probably argue about this but we really need to stop lowering the federal funds rate, and here's why. First we need to consider all the aspects of what is going on right now in the economy. Overall the economy is still doing
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china: A NOT Made in China Christmas - 11/28/07 10:06 PM
This year I decided that I would give my kids a fabulous, NOT MADE IN CHINA Christmas. How hard can it be to find things they like made in the USA? Well, it is difficult, not because those items aren't out there, but because many retailers don't stock them. I plan
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china: Solid, Solid as a Rock! - 11/27/07 03:08 PM
Earlier this year I had the great pleasure of traveling to China with my wife and visiting her parents. It's always fascinating to go to countries so much older than ours and so rich with history; you always learn something new. Years ago while in Rome I recall noticing the rock
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china: Living Green Snowflake, Arizona Wind and Solar Power - 11/23/07 02:38 PM
Why is Snowflake, Arizona a great place for self sufficient living. 11-23-07Snowflake Arizona sits at an altitude of between 5300 and 5800 feet above sea level. Snowflake sets over the Coconino sandstone aquifer. This aquifer is one of the largest in the Southwest, with most private Wells hitting water at approximately
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china: A Very Resiliant US Economy - 11/14/07 05:21 PM
Sometimes we think we are on the brink of collapse in America. Our media jumps on us every chance they get and rings the bell of disaster. I kind-of get the idea that they have an agenda of their own, and it isn't necessarily Pro-American? Anyway, The world doesn't necessarily think
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china: Guess Where I Went Last Week? - 11/10/07 01:30 PM
As some of you are aware, I was in China last week. My sister and I decided that our husbands could manage for a week without us and we took our first "sister's vacation." After many recommendations, tips, and suggestions (I can't believe how many of you have been to Beijing),
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china: Another Toy Taken off the market - 11/08/07 01:04 PM
I just amazes me how toys that are harmful to children even make it into the market. Im referring to the latest toy (Aqua Dots) that was found to contain the powerful date rape drug in it when ingested. Why on earth are these toy makers not catching these problems during a
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china: Mortgage Market Update as of Wednesday, November 7th - 11/07/07 03:36 PM
GOOD Hump Day TO ALL! Bonds are closing out today flat, currently at ZERO, so there wasn't a change in mortgage rates today. Stocks were punished this morning. Leading the way down was a nasty earnings report from General Motors (GM), who announced a shocking third quarter loss of $39 Billion, which
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china: Billionaires in China (China + Real Estate = Wealth) - 11/04/07 12:09 PM
"We found 66 billionaires while researching our China rich list this year, up from 15 last year. The total net worth of the 400 richest people in China is $288 billion, up from $116 billion a year ago." So says, Russell Flannery in his article "China's 400 Richest" posted on Forbes.com 11/1/07.
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china: Greetings from Shanghai! - 10/19/07 08:12 AM
Good Morning All! Well, I'm finally settled enough that I have time to update the blog. We survived two typhoons - although technically only one actually hit Shanghai hard enough. We lost a few tree branches on campus but that's about it. Typhoons in Shanghai are like thunderstorms in Michigan. They just
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china: AOI FUDOSAN: Where East Meets West - 09/15/07 11:21 PM
If you've ever had to move because of a job-related transfer, then you have experienced firsthand the multitude of detail and preparation needed for such a move, not to mention the emotional upheaval and physical wear and tear this relocation makes. Now imagine that your transfer brings you and your family
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china: Moon Over China or Moon China - 08/10/07 04:52 AM
They poison our food. They poison our toys. They even poison our pets’ food. You don’t have to be an economist to hate our relationship with China. It just toxic. Sorry, to be so blunt but that’s the way it is. Now, it’s not the people of China. It’s not
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china: Gilroy - Garlic Capital of THE WORLD! Now with less garlic - 07/29/07 10:40 PM
That's right, Gilroy, the garlic capital of the world now has less garlic. A shame really. The biggest grower used to have 40 acres of the stuff. I live in the next town to the north and even way up here we can often smell the stuff. I did notice that
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china: Good Luck Chrysler - cheaper is better or will it bring deaths - 07/04/07 12:57 PM
cheap Quality Cars going to the American market in two years..this year it was the dog food, the seafood and other problem foods that we imports from China. In two years, we are going to the fast lane for cheaper and low quality cars. Good luck Chrsyler lovers .. In the name
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china: NOT Made In China - 06/30/07 04:23 PM
I am not a fan of China. I don't like their politics, their business practices or that little side business they have going of giving the death penalty to people because someone has offered big money for their kidneys. Only in China will you find prisoners getting tissue typed so that
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china: How are things going? I don't know... - 06/11/07 10:13 AM
So, I thought that I would post something to think about in what most of us consider a bad market. In China, way back in the days of the warlords, two peasant farmers met at the ends of their respective fields, they paused to greet each other. The second farmer asked the
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china: Mortgage Market Update as of Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 05/30/07 11:24 AM
Good Wednesday Morning, All! Try and keep cool today, folks....it's going to be a hot 91 degrees today. Summer is definitely here! "You can't triple stamp a double stamp Lloyd!" ...from the smash comedy hit, Dumb and Dumber. But that's just what the Chinese government did. In an effort to cool off the
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china: Trade Shows - 04/26/07 12:08 PM
I hate participating in trade shows. I always swear that this company will "Never Participate Again". The event planner/organizer always goes on & on about the wonderful opportunity we'll have & yada,yada,yada & would we need electricity (YES - to commit suicide) - Who cares! I have participated in many of these waste
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china: Internet Calling - Just an FYI - 02/01/07 08:09 AM
I always assume people have the same information as I do. But just an FYI. I have a brother who resides in China and I talk to him for FREE on my computer. All you need is a camera and microphone (both anyone and i mean anyone can hook into a
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china: Zoo Atlanta's panda girl gets her name - 12/15/06 02:04 PM
Today was the day of the long awaited 100-day naming ceremony of Zoo Atlanta's panda girl cub. The name was determined through a public online poll sponsored by the Atlana Journal Constitution. Voters had a list of 10 names that were suggested from various sources including Zoo Atlanta, local media and the people of
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china: Home Depot set to enter the Chinese home improvement market - 12/15/06 08:04 AM
Atlanta based Home Depot reported on Wednesday that it plans to buy "The Home Way" and estabish a retail presence in China. They expect the deal to close by the end of 2006 and it has already been approved by the Chinese government. Near the end of 2004, Home Depot had opened
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china: Nuclear and North Korea cability - 10/17/06 07:28 AM
We are on a very dangerous path if the nuclear stand off is not resolved with North Korea and Iran. We could be heading in dangerous waters, same for real estate. What bothers me is the fact that many of the countries in Europe and the pacific rim countries could care less about
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