Dennis143

I don't live in fear of some young, unstable American gun nut going off on a shooting, killing rampage (which is far more likely) and I'm not going to start worrying about ISIS zealots terrorizing America. Causing fear and panic among civilized western societies is their first and primary goal. Stop worrying and carry on with life.

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You could join in China... http://i64.tinypic.com/x44qys.jpg https://thenanfang.com/newest-fitness-craze-hit-china-walking-hands-feet/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1445819960

Jeepers YaJie, tough choice and I would be crazy to suggest which path would be best for you. A few thoughts: Is your English good enough to counsel others where they can understand you perfectly? You could possibly consider teaching primary or middle school students who have not yet developed a teenage attitude. Just follow your heart, as you have done so far in your life.

Maybe play it safe and just stir fry mixed vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, cabbage) and lots of meat (chicken or beef) with ginger and garlic. Ask your guest to bring a dish too. Be honest and tell them that you want to play it safe.

I have become a tepid (slowly warming) believer in Chinese medicine. A recent example is having developed acid reflux in my olde age. In the past I knew just avoid fatty foods. But lately, in the past year, this acid stomach has become chronic. It seems to come on and stay late in the day. I had taken to drinking soda water... baking soda with water to neutralize my acid stomach which included upper adominal discomfort. At the urging of my wife and other Chinese friends, I swallow a dose of Po Chai. The discomfort is gone. http://i59.tinypic.com/148j4v6.jpg It is a miracle herbal medicine that has reinforced my belief in Chinese medicine or at the very least never to poo poo when what my wife gives me. Another favorite for cold remedy is Ying Chiao http://www.livestrong.com/article/493931-yin-chiao-benefits/

Yes, there are those who will try to use you... take advantage of your good heart and nature. In time you will surround yourself with those who love you and care for you. You will know who these true friends are. It is a process that all of us go through in life. Keep the faith and don't discourage.

I vote to go. It is an opportunity for you to share. And, it would be difficult to explain why you would refuse her invitation. Don't worry about it too much.

Surf's up!

Very simply said, CFL has never been a site that had more than a couple of Chinese ladies who post or participate. Chinese women have so many choices where they can share and interact, and sharing with a bunch of old guys is just not the sort of place that feels safe or interesting. The old timers should know this by now. Good points. Chinese ladies have so many choices to share that hanging around here should be a last resort.

I have several Chinese friends here in the US who have diabetes. It's difficult to dispell Chinese thinking that Americans are fat because we eat too much meat and that a diet with too much noodles and rice can lead to diabetes. It seems that developing a more sedate Western lifestyle with their heavy carbohydrate diet tends to have a greater negative affect on Asians.

Today's dress is called business casual. Men used to wear ties to work and women wore dresses and high heels. The emphasis today is to wear what is comfortable and not too restricting that allows you to preform your work most effeciently. Business casual dress still requires a neat and clean appearance. There are many sites that you can search to find what is business casual appropriate attire for you to wear. We're all proud of you, YaJie.

Awwww, Hong Kong.... Stunningly beautiful video. Not the Hong Kong that I remember as a 19 year old sailor on R and R in 1968/69 when I fell in love with China and a lovely young lady whom I still carry in my heart today.

I hear that a lot too. But, it's hard to avoid here in SoCal.

Pretty confident talk especially building it from scratch in 12 months without any production/manufacturing issues that normally arrise with any new car production. I hope he's right though and that, whatever it is, it will be a game changer.... like having some kind of revolutionary fuel that really works.

All answers so far are correct. My wife has been here close to 15 years now and has not established credit. We bought our home and have refinanced it twice through Wells Fargo. As long as your wife does not show having bad credit, you can easily add her name to the trust deed. The question is, how good is your credit? Lenders are very tight now - main points are debt to cash ratio, total assets and length of time having a credit history (the longer your good credit history the better).

China cities have a ways to go to catch up... http://i60.tinypic.com/f2ojlk.png

A 4.3 is a quake that we in SoCal just shake off and move on... pun intended.

Talking with her mouth full of food.

That illustrates how expensive it is to retire here in California... sigh. I'm 66 in December and figure I can retire at 70. So, I'm weighing where we can afford to retire to. Santa Maria, CA is alluring. We can buy a 3br 2 ba mobile home for under $100K, but the monthly rental is $700/mo. Growing up in SoCal and having the central Ca. coast as my stomping ground, I'm considering that we may retire there. Still... I'm also looking at places like Cedar City, Utah; Redding, Ca; Eugene, Or... or anyplace where we can still enjoy comfortable year-round weather and have access to good healthcare.

Hope those girls know that it can get mighty ripe under there without deoderant.

Yes Mick, seems most of the ladies I knew during that time let everything be "natural". One girl I knew had so much hair she looked like she had Buckwheat in a headlock. Over time, things changed to where everything's shaved now. The sadest change was that ladies brought back the bra.

One of the first steps the US did was place warning labels on cigarettes, then we banned cigarette advertising, then made designated smoking areas in restuarants, then out and out banned smoking in public places and work places. Most work places (Boeing, all major defense contractors and businesses) not only ban smoking in the work place, but ban smoking anywhere on company premises. Smoking is a major health crises in China and hanging no-smoking banners is a big step in attempting to change the cigarette culture there. Like it or not, smoking is no longer acceptable in most US social circles.

Hi Catherineli, I have a Chinese friend who put a Beginning Driver sign in her back window. I told her to remove it, as other drivers may not be so courteous and will take her out like a wounded Antelope. In other words, there are too many aggressive drivers and you don't need them taking advantage of your learning to drive. Just remember not to grip the steering wheel too hard. Remember to breathe and relax, relax, relax. A tense driver is apt to one who over reacts to simple situations. And, always keep your distance from the car in front of you. Always give yourself time and room to get out of situations. Keep your chin up. Everyday is a better day. Dennis

Hi y'all. One thing the article didn't mention is most universities will handle the F-1 visa application for the foreign student. Most or many of the Chinese students come from wealthy families or, at least, from families who scrape enough tuition money for their child to apply to a US university, college or even a Junior College. It's a big money maker for universities getting these rich foreign students. And, yes, it's a win-win for everyone.