DBowman

Oct 30, 2014 18:46

Around China : DBowman commented on news China Eastern Flight Left Hanging in Smog Above Beijing Airport

I was on a 12 hour flight from Canada that circled Beijing airport for two hours, while waiting for President Bush to take off. Although it was over China, it was Bush I was cursing as I worried about how much fuel could possibly be left. Full Comment>>

DBowman

Apr 23, 2014 12:52

Around China : DBowman commented on news Look Out: Super High Tech Changzhou Chengguan Spends 10,000rmb on Google Glass

Is he wearing lipstick? Full Comment>>

DBowman

Mar 20, 2014 03:01

Articles : DBowman commented on news The Inn is Full: Why Are Nations Turning Their Back on Chinese Immigrants?

According to the Canadian news last week, the program was cancelled because about 80% of the applicants were "fake" millionaires. No mention of that in the translated article. Full Comment>>

DBowman

Dec 28, 2013 18:10

Around China : DBowman commented on news ‘Show Me Your Boobs’, Foreign man asks Female Reporter

Yes, I agree, the dramatization video was overdone but he clearly stepped over the line when he touched her. He is lucky he didn't get his ass beat or arrested. Full Comment>>

DBowman

Nov 01, 2013 21:50

Around China : DBowman commented on news “Kill All the Chinese People” TV Show is Petitioned by 25K on White House Website

Too bad more people don't think the same Full Comment>>

DBowman

May 10, 2013 18:28

Around China : DBowman commented on news An Early Christmas: Villagers Pillage Goods from a Flipped Over Truck

The picture does not match the story. I see about 30 people standing around the edge of the crash scene, like you would see anywhere in the world, and two people picking through what looks to be a load of garbage. Full Comment>>

DBowman

May 05, 2013 20:36

Blogs : DBowman commented on darkstar1 's blog Culture Shock Wars: My Last Stand

I'm from Canada, where pedestrians rule. I get the idea that cars rule in China because of the status it brings. Although there are a lot of cars on the road, not many people drive. I work at a factory with about 250 people. At most, there are about 10 cars parked in the company parking lot during the day. The ... Full Comment>>

DBowman

Jan 29, 2013 07:36

Articles : DBowman commented on news Free Online Chinese Language Learning Tools

FluentU uses YouTube videos, which are not available in China. What the heck? Thought I would give it a try but it is no use. Full Comment>>