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Credit card for foreigner living in China?

I was wondering if there is a foreigner who has a credit card from a Chinese bank if so let me know. I am thinking if possible I would get a credit card like Master Card of Visa and use it on my trip back to Canada instead of using cash.

Added by Pierre Robichaud on April 30, 2013 at 18:38 — 2 Comments

George Jones RIP

Country Music star George Jones. 1931 - 2013

http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/country-music-superstar-george-jones-dead-at-81-1.1255087

Added by Chris Knight on April 27, 2013 at 7:27 — No Comments

Infographic: China's internet speed by province

The following table is self-explanatory, Jilin province is at the bottom of the sample, hey even Xinjiang is faster than Jilin, at least we beat Inner Mongolia! According to the article, methodology is uncertain.

from Shanghaiist.com

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Added by Downtown David - 白大伟 on April 20, 2013 at 10:42 — 3 Comments

Employee Notice

EMPLOYEE NOTICE

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Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown in the economy, the Government has decided to implement a scheme to put workers of 50 years of age and above on early, mandatory retirement, thus creating jobs and reducing unemployment.

This scheme will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early).

Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to the Government to be considered for the SHAFT…

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Added by Chris Knight on April 19, 2013 at 6:13 — 8 Comments

My first "Chinese Twitter" (Weibo) Post

Signed up for another year teaching my Uni. What was my reward? Signed the contract...Went to the University Gym....THE GUARD LOCKED ME IN THE WEIGHT ROOM! Pounded on the door to get out....then the hinges fell off the lock! The guard looked mad. Why did he lock me in? Idiot!

Added by CCF Beijing on April 16, 2013 at 22:00 — No Comments

Bus map of Changchun - can we organise one?

It is becoming increasingly difficult to get taxis these days. Would it be possible to create a really good map with bus routes? Calling all our Chinese friends to help translate/direct/ organise such a venture.

We could then have it up all the time on Changchun Live to help people get around......

Just sayin'!

Added by Richard Roman on April 16, 2013 at 15:28 — 2 Comments

Top 5 best drinking nations according to the Chinese!

5: Ecuador

You know you're off to a bad start when the local liquor is known as "hangover in a bottle." The best-selling Zhamir is a cheap but brain-penetratingly potent juice made from sugar cane that will get even the hairs on your head drunk after a couple of sips.…

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Added by Richard ridealgh on April 16, 2013 at 12:35 — 4 Comments

What is your favourite logo?

I just finished reading a Quora topic talking about logo! I would like share this with changchuners.
With Logo is the most creative or representative for you?

Added by Clement on April 13, 2013 at 11:19 — 25 Comments

A true Comedic Genius is no longer with us. It's a Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad World ...

Jonathan Winters. Dead at 87. May he Rest In Peace.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/groundbreaking-comic-jonathan-winters-dies-at-87-1.1235364

Added by Chris Knight on April 13, 2013 at 9:00 — No Comments

What is Putin smiling about?

Yes, it is from the Sun

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4878232/vladimir-putin-ambushed-by-gang-of-topless-women.html

Added by Richard Roman on April 9, 2013 at 14:02 — No Comments

You’re the Jong that I want! A tribute to Grease!

Our dear leader sure seems to know how to have fun! - it is the Sun again - what a newspaper!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4878971/kim-jong-un-starred-in-school-production-of-grease.html

Added by Richard Roman on April 9, 2013 at 14:00 — 2 Comments

How do you say cheers in any language?

Lets say that we are in Belarus and drinking with a dodgy, middle-aged, sweating, singlet-wearing mobile phone salesman. He has just raised his glass to toast our soon-to-be lucratively profitable multinational yet partially legal trade of used Soviet-era mobile phones to a Lithuanian copper…

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Added by Jack Field on April 9, 2013 at 3:00 — 5 Comments

The Top 10 of Horrible Deaths

Dutch Martin proudly presents:

The Top 10 of Horrible Deaths

Couple of days ago, in Grandpas our team of foreign…

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Added by Dutch Martin on April 9, 2013 at 0:01 — 19 Comments

Air Pollution in Asia: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map

While doing research on pollution, I came across this on my surfing travels.

Air Pollution in Asia: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map

China is a mess, with today's reading (4/4/2013), many cities have above 300, (Maroon color) defined as hazardous conditions. Zooming on the map, local conditions (4/4/2013) in Changchun are 150 (Orange), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, just a breath under…

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Added by Downtown David - 白大伟 on April 5, 2013 at 16:29 — 8 Comments

70m cliff ladders part of Chinese children's school route – video

The school bus - whole new meaning!

Children in Sangzi, Hunan province, are forced to climb tall ladders in local forests on their way to school. The ladders, some of which have a 70m drop below, are made by locals and provide many children with their only route to school. The central Chinese area is poor, with these makeshift constructs the only route to larger towns nearby…

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Added by Richard Roman on April 3, 2013 at 15:34 — 1 Comment

Anyone looking for a fantastic cleaning lady?

My cleaner, who is absolutely brilliant is looking for more cleaning positions. She comes to my house once a week and on my return from work the flat is immaculate. Totally trustworthy and a very nice lady. She charges 75 RMB for a weekly clean including laundry. Let me know if you are interested. She has my highest recommendation

Added by Richard Roman on April 1, 2013 at 20:35 — No Comments

What helps create confidence?

I believe that thre are two things required to get on in life
1. The ability to communicate
2. To have confidence in yourself

How do we develop confidence?

Is it inborn? Can it be inculcated? Can it be taught?

Answers please!

Added by Richard Roman on March 31, 2013 at 23:53 — 2 Comments

Fascinating photographs of Korea 100 years ago

Before the dynasty of dictators took over: Fascinating photographs capture the opulent life of the royal family in a UNITED Korea more than a century ago

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2299134/A-time-change-captured-film-Fascinating-photographs-united-Korea-500-year-old-dynasty-finally-fell.html

Added by Richard Roman on March 26, 2013 at 21:12 — 1 Comment

Unfinished Business - a poem by South African John (Howard)

John has generously sent me this poem. Hope you will all enjoy!

Unfinished Business

CREATES AN ENERGY

OF LINKING

PAST TO FUTURE

INDECISION

INSECURITY

AND FEAR

ONLY SERVE

TO DELAY

WHAT WILL

BE ANYWAY

OUR TIME IS UP

IN CHANGCHUN

TO DRINK FROM ANOTHER CUP

IT IS BEGINNING

TO DAWN

IN MY HEART’S

MIND THAT

LOVE HAS

EVERYTHING

TO… Continue

Added by Richard Roman on March 25, 2013 at 15:37 — No Comments

How do I print from an iPad

Saw this in today's Telegraph. Does it make sense. Can it be done?

I intend buying a 3G iPad but I don't have a computer or broadband connection in my home at present. Can I print from the iPad to an AirPrint Compatible wireless printer, or do I have to have Wi-Fi?

Norman Reid, by email

I have come across reports of it working with AirPrint compatible printers that also have a feature called Wi-Fi Direct. This enables Ad-Hoc network wireless connections to devices… Continue

Added by Richard Roman on March 25, 2013 at 13:26 — 1 Comment