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September 2012 Blog Posts (20)

Yeha

Back in Changchung and ready for the cold winter.

Added by Vincenzo Carnabuci on September 30, 2012 at 11:42 — 2 Comments

Who are these famous people - mystery solved - see the answers.

Added by The Choonies on September 29, 2012 at 16:30 — 48 Comments

Martin Weekly (22nd-28th, September)Something Changchunese and Chinese

Editior’s note: I started with this idea several days ago when John and I were discussing something about Changchun and China. I felt it a helpful and practical idea to edit a weekly report on what’s going on in the City of Not-That-Spring and China. Each issue consisted of local news and the hottest key words searched by millions of Chinese on Baidu.com will be posted on every Friday night or Saturday morning.

Useful Local…

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Added by Martin Tsui on September 29, 2012 at 12:00 — 1 Comment

The Ryder Cup- Which player will get the most points

Which player will get the most points?

This is my favourite sporting competition and has really grown over the last 10 years into a pulsating event.

I reckon Colsaerts of Team Europe will come out top - he is the World's Matchplay champion and probably the longest hitter from the drive.

The course has been deliberately designed for birdies and low scores so the year 2012 event will be very exciting and matches will swing back and forth.…

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Added by The Choonies on September 28, 2012 at 5:42 — 6 Comments

"You Don't Know Jack"

Known Jack Facts-

1. He is from Australia

2. He is the proprietor of Mahatma Jack's Bar

3. Lives in Changchun

Not-so-well-known JACK FACTS....

Well.....

Ask Jack some questions and he will peer into his crystal ball

and give us some answers!!!!

Added by CCF Beijing on September 27, 2012 at 10:10 — 2 Comments

Andy Williams dies at 84

A sad day for the music world ...

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/26/showbiz/andy-williams-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

Added by Chris Knight on September 27, 2012 at 9:12 — No Comments

A person in a big country wonders why airplane windows DON'T OPEN !!!

Somewhere, in a big country, located between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, a person wondered, to a bunch of other people, of journalistic persuasion, who had microphones and notepads, for reporting what may possibly be of journalistic importance to the masses ... "Why is it that you can't roll down the windows on an atmospheric conveyance vehicle?"

edited because one person didn't like the original ...

Added by Chris Knight on September 25, 2012 at 22:00 — 4 Comments

I'm selling everything !

Very soon I'm leaving changchun and I want to get rid of the following stuff:

(I've pictures of everything if you want to see)

1-TV LCD Skyworth 32P93MV 32" (1000RMB, good brand, works perfectly)

2-PC Desktop Intel Core i3 3.30GHz 4.00GB RAM Windows 7 ultimate (in english) 32bit (can switch to 64) HDD 320GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (1GB) (3000, bought…

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Added by Alejandro Indigo on September 25, 2012 at 10:24 — 4 Comments

sculpture

Stubborn shape and fun shape into the corresponding figures of babyish sculpture.it really evokes my childish disposition. the arts are the Chinese typical, I have to admit I catch it just from the first glimpse . it cater my passion and also my friends'. These works was created by the sophomore masters from northeast normal university. BEST WISHES TO ...

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Added by cynthia ding on September 24, 2012 at 1:20 — 1 Comment

Your Music in MJ's

G'day everybody

As we are all quite familiar with the particular music choices of the Chinese in our haunts and taverns, with their unique and sometimes misunderstood style, I would like to start something quite new and unique myself. It involves you - yes you!!!

We need you to help us create a playlist which will feature permanently in Mahatma Jack's Bar.

What do you need to do?

Submit your 5 favourite pieces of music. Just five. Not the bands or…

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Added by Jack Field on September 21, 2012 at 16:32 — 45 Comments

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Added by Yana on September 20, 2012 at 22:30 — No Comments

Favorite Student Names and Stories

Favorite student names this semester*: (*First semester in a long time with no one named KOBE)

Zebra, Capsule, Kaiser, Fairy, Yoga, Elephant, Memories, Indian, Tigress, Pony, Dutch

Added by CCF Beijing on September 13, 2012 at 21:00 — 37 Comments

The New CCF!

One Year On- Good luck Alex. Welcome John and Jack- "A CCF Metamorphasis".

Cheers to the new staff of Uncle Sam, 2 Auzzies, 2 Brits and a Columbian.

From the staid and predictable Chess Night, Global Warming and Changchun-Commonwealth-Friends…

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Added by CCF Beijing on September 9, 2012 at 11:07 — 6 Comments

Big sale! I'm moving out

Hey people since I'm moving to another apartment (Or another city, dunno yet) I've decided to sell a lot of the stuff I bought when I moved in hear a year ago. Ok Here goes the list

1-TV LCD Skyworth 32P93MV 32" (1000RMB, good brand, works perfectly)

2-PC Desktop Intel Core i3 3.30GHz 4.00GB RAM Windows 7 ultimate (in english) 32bit (can switch to 64) HDD 320GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (1GB) (3000, bought it 5…

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Added by Alejandro Indigo on September 8, 2012 at 23:30 — 19 Comments

Private car for rent!

I have decided that with winter coming and the roads as they are I am going to get my own chauffeur driven SUV. If anyone is tired of waiting for taxis and wants to share in the cost of this car I would like to hear from you. The most important thing is that schedules have to be regular, so that we can all fit around each other.

Added by Richard ridealgh on September 8, 2012 at 21:30 — 3 Comments

Hair's looking at you kids: Chinese quadruplets have numbers shaved onto their heads so teacher can tell them apart

Added by Richard Roman on September 7, 2012 at 16:47 — 5 Comments

Best Internet Provider in town?

Just wondering what internet service provider are you using. What speed and price are you paying. It's the time a year for me to renew my internet and just wondering what everyone is paying this year. I have 4M with China Telecom paid 900RMB last year. Looking to upgrade to 8 or 10M. Tell me what you think.

Added by Pierre Robichaud on September 6, 2012 at 16:02 — 2 Comments

The first snowfall of the winter? - A free beer for the winner!

I am posting this early so we can all have a go at putting up a date - the winner will get a free beer from an establishment of your choice (or a drink of your choosing)

Last year Chris and Neil shared the winners podium on November 13th

What day this year?

I mean a real fall of snow - not just a few flakes which do not settle. A carpeting of snow is required

Judges decision is final. I am the judge!

Dates so far:

Ricard Roman -… Continue

Added by Richard Roman on September 4, 2012 at 13:30 — 53 Comments

The greatest burger in town

Who can create the best burger?

Jason reckons he can. I say Downtown David

anyone else up for the challenge ?
?

Added by Richard Roman on September 3, 2012 at 23:59 — 13 Comments

The biggest complainer, moaner, curmudgeon in the Chun- sunshine city!

We were musing, as is our way, as to who is the biggest complainer in the Chun

We have four nominations:

1. From Spain and the bookies favourite Erwin
2. From the USA and a hot tip by those in the know - Langlee
3.From Canada and a great Bigfoot fan - Chris
4. From the Uk and he hates just about everything including Mozart - Gentleman Ben

Any more nominations?

5. Alex fom Argentina - the biggest skate board moaner in the world!

Added by Richard Roman on September 3, 2012 at 15:30 — 49 Comments