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Richard Roman's Blog – April 2013 Archive (5)

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

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

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