Fu Lai

Wife-seeking ad in 4 languages stirs online debate

Now a competing contractor wants us to do their deal. Since we have to wait three months for the air in the house to clear all the way before moving in, this company offers to do all the labor of fixing the apartment for free if we allow them to use it as a model for the three months. Any insights into this, prior experience in China of this, pitfalls or pro/cons? TIA

thanks to CECP for the info http://www.wuhantime.com/cecp/cecp.htm

A documentary about the paperfarmers in the western part of Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City.Produced by Mr.Li Xiuhua and his friends. http://www.tudou.com/v/KY6fOLd3wd4/&rpid=39428957&resourceId=39428957_04_05_99/v.swf ----- Paper Makers at the Riverheadhttp://www.tudou.com/programs/view/LKdJmKkTRrw/ [人物介绍部分] 陈忠强 纸农 Chen Zhongqiang--paper farmer 陈廷彬 纸农 Chen Tingbin--paper farmer 陈廷容 纸农 Chen Tingrong--paper farmer 陈发旺 纸农后人 Chen Fawang--decendent of paper farmers

http://www.expatforum.com and http://www.wuhantime.com seem to have a lot of expats too.

6 Danes investigated for urinating in full view in Shanghai http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/mediafile/201303/26/F201303260856582371114159.jpg That's pretty daring even for a bunch of drunks.

I met a lady once in China and she helped me find my hotel room. I turned around to shut the door and turned back, her shirt was off and she had a very fancy bra on. So much for self-control...

ICBC allows joint banking accounts, two people get different cards that access the same account. ABC does not, one person per account. I recently went around and around with several banks here and have some friends employed at BOC that said they do not allow it either.

I had a skin rash on my face and the Chinese doctors cut slits in the back of my ears to let the "heat" out

Well that's cool. We buy stuff from Taobao every week, often as a time-saver. Order it Monday, it arrives Wednesday. I saved about 200RMB on my bike, and all the assorted stuff for it really saved us based on what local stores were charging (saved 25RMB on a front light for instance). Then there is all the stuff that is hard to locate nearby that Taobao offers from many vendors... like poker chips, imported foodstuffs, etc. Just the ease of use, discounted prices, the greater selection PLUS DELIVERY is good to have available. They have quite a biz going!

Wuzhou is our closest larger big city neighbor, but that doesn't seem to apply to us. We can get most things here locally at excellent prices compared to what I see online (even from western retailers). 90% of the e-sales go to Taobao stuff, your local stores can beat their prices?

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

It's all awesome!

I remember this series a couple of years ago (see the video in the OP's post). Is it still around?

Foam stuff never degrades... means here forever... gee, manmade waste that sticks around, what a great gift to our future generations! As PP&Mary sang in their cover of the Dylan classic... "how many times can a man turn his head Pretending he just doesn't see?" http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODYyOTIwMDQ=.html

"Chinese dream" carries global significance Have to like the sound of it.

Foam dinnerware back on the menu Don't use it.

Myself as well. Since there is some footage there must be more... possibly a deal will be made to make the films.

Had a good St. Patrick's Day here yesterday at the local Irish place. Music, Guiness, stew, etc. http://pic.yupoo.com/tutta/CHBMNppD/medish.jpg

Mine was "only" 80 but at least we are still in "Happy" group!

basketball diplomacy

http://english.people.com.cn/102775/206769/206820/index.html Mine is 80 points, Quite Happy! http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/mediafile/201303/17/F201303171137232273128392.jpg

http://doggonesauce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/3-bottles-BLK-249x300.jpghttp://www.ilovegenerator.com/large/i-love-dog-131004632935.png

7 little-known Social Security benefits That FICA guy won't be your buddy Read more: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/7-social-security-benefits.aspx

Did you sample any dog?