October 2011 Blog Posts (16)

With its fairytale turrets and a 15th-Century tower, Chateau Latour Laguens is surrounded by vineyards in a region steeped in European tradition.

But this chateau, south-east of Bordeaux, is also at the cutting edge of Asia's growing economic might.

The staff who tend the vineyards and make the wine are still French, but this is now a Chinese-owned domain.

It has been taken over by the Longhai group based in eastern China,…

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If you guys want a good laugh and a little American culture you have to read this article (front page yahoo today believe it or not) about two rival biker gangs in California. After you read it you must go to the comments at the bottom of the page and read what people said, it's absolutely hilarious. It's nice to see a little humor from people during these tough times. (H/T Shoghi)…





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Nothing to do with anything but it did make me laugh

 

A Zimbabwean man has told a court that he hired a prostitute who during the night transformed into a donkey, and that he is now "seriously in love" with the animal, according to state media.

"I think I am also a donkey. I do not know what happened when I left the bar, but I am seriously in love with (the) donkey," Sunday Moyo told the court, according to The Herald newspaper.

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A list of terrorists and their organizations will be published and their assets in the country will be frozen, according to a draft decision made by the State Council, paving the way for further crackdowns on terrorism.

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http://www.songtaste.com/song/2770941/

 

Preparing for my exams...…

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About a thousand years ago, my family and I emmigrated from Italy to Canada. It was permanent for my parents at the time. I would have thought for me too. We only had the clothes on our backs

 

Then 4 years ago I moved from Canada to China. It was more difficult for me as I wasn't a toddler any more and far more responsible. It wasn't traumatic, but it was eventful. I brought most of my clothes, books and a few personal items

 

Earlier this year I departed my new…

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Changchun warming up for 10 year anniversary of Vasaloppet China…

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http://www.foxcrawl.com/2011/10/18/shocking-video-chinese-girl-hit-by-2-cars-sparks-outrage-across-internet/

I have heard that a new Turkish restaurant has opened just off Xikang Hutong down towards Renmin dajie

 

Anyone been there?

hi friends i am new to CC and would like to find out from you guys where is the best place for a good SPA and massage ( decent or  not decent) ?

 

do not trust the taxi driver here..they will send you to places where they can get high commision.

 

cheers

More people head to China seeking out job opportunities as Western economies suffer hardship.

 

from CHINA DAILY

Social security for expats

Updated: 2011-10-16 07:40

By Chen Xin (China Daily)



BEIJING - Foreign workers in China will be included in the country's social security system as a new regulation took effect on Saturday.



The Social Insurance Law passed in July allows foreign workers to enjoy retirement, medical, work injury, unemployment and maternity benefits similar to those for Chinese citizens.



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All these years, I struggled just for going abroad to get a happier life.

Till yesterday, I found what I was looking for, the life just can be found in Changchun where I was born.

I spent all the afternoon play digital game with the girls I didn't know.

A group of people sang beatiful songs next to us.

The books, the music, the coffee, the cookies, and all these lovely persons made me feel so happy.

I never thought about these could be found just around…

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North Korea is on the rise!

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/8817467/North-Koreas-Hotel-of-Doom-to-open-24-years-after-construction.html

 

I am not sure that I want to stay there!

Ok guys and gals - here we guess on the first day of snow - the winner gets  a free beer or soft drink/coffee of their choice - courtesy of yours truly (Yes, we are magnificently generous!)

 

My bet - 14th November

 

As I am the judge , jury and provider, my decision is final! God, i love the power!

 

Place your guesses here!

Hi looking to buy some Canadian beer for a friend of mine and had no luck so far. I even tried Taobao and no luck. If anyone  as any ideas please let me know thanks.