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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 ?
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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

7 deadly perceptions of doing business in China.

Hopefully, with the help of our good friends over on CCL, I will publishing an article called "Do I have to drink Baijiu to do business in China." I wrote most of it under the heavy influence of Baijiu so I hope you enjoy it.

After I wrote my article, I decided to have a look on the web and see what was out there about business and etiquette in doing business and found this article. I really liked it and I think that it's very close to what is going on here today in… Continue

Added by Richard ridealgh on August 28, 2012 at 13:30 — 3 Comments

Onomatopoeia

I was working with my students on the sounds animals make and came up with this list. I know there are more, so add to it if you can.

Ta.

Horse - ney
Donkey - eeeoh
Snake - hiss
Pig - oink oink
Dog - woof
Cat - meow
Owl - hoot - my favourite.

Go on, add some more.

Added by Jack Field on August 27, 2012 at 15:28 — 7 Comments

Behold! The Face-kini!

A full head mask, also known as a 'face-kini', accompanied by a long-sleeve bodysuit, is the latest summer accessory in China.

As reported by international media outlets, including The New York Times, the ultimate alternative to sunblock in China is a full head mask with openings for the eyes and mouth.…

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Added by David Emmerson Nicholson on August 24, 2012 at 20:40 — 1 Comment

Bai Da Wei English School Hiring Now

Bai Da Wei English School is Changchun's oldest foreign language school with foreign teachers in every class. We are in our 13th year now and our success is due to the many talented teachers both foreign and national that have come through our doors.

We are growing and we need at least two more teachers to complete our faculty for this semester. If you are interested, please send me a message on Changchun Friends or to the following email: baidaweischool@yahoo.com.

I look…

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Added by David Puckett (白大卫） on August 24, 2012 at 19:52 — No Comments

The Mongolian Derby - possibly the toughest horse race in the world

In honour of all our Mongolian friends here, check out this amazing horse race acrosss the steppes of Mongolia. Truly awesome

http://www.theadventurists.com/the-adventures/mongol-derby

Added by Richard Roman on August 23, 2012 at 0:11 — 1 Comment

Spirituality- a deeper sense of Self

Who here believes in the spiritual importance of life?
No religion - just a deeper meaning to life?

I will post more later!

Added by Richard Roman on August 22, 2012 at 1:18 — No Comments

You Stole My Tractor !!!

Ok Boys and girls, we are doing well. But we are not doing half as much as we should. Where are the representatives of the Middle East, where are the nomads of the Mongolian steppe, where are our dear friends from central Asia, where are those from the sub-continent and where are those of lesser known dominions. Bring forth your tongues and present them at the altar of truth.

So far we have;

German: Zi habben mein traktor gerstollen.

Low…

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Added by Jack Field on August 18, 2012 at 14:00 — 21 Comments