coineineagh

Jul 14, 2015 03:54

Articles : coineineagh commented on news The Job Hunt: How to Become an Au Pair in China

"We talked about our expectations and my potential host mom had her English teacher with her to make sure that my accent would meet her requirements." And beloved host mom would've kicked me on the Chengdu streets if I rolled my Rs... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 14, 2015 01:31

Articles : coineineagh commented on news The Job Hunt: How to Become an Au Pair in China

Oh, so it's to let western culture rub off? I always thought they did it for face and language practice. Reverse cultural exchange. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 13, 2015 21:23

Around China : coineineagh commented on news 34 Mainland Prostitutes Arrested in Hong Kong Raid

Cartman's got a magic ticket! Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 09, 2015 15:11

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Survey: Most Chinese Parents Willing to Support Children Financially After College

"68.1% of Shanghai parents said that they planned to give their children long-term financial support." Having a gap year is fine, but this willingness to provide LONG TERM for working-age adults will just encourage Little Emperors to rest on their laurels. By the time they do find a job, they will be socially inept, ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 07, 2015 15:36

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Expat Stories: An Ecuadorian in Harbin

With a body like that, I'm sure her blog will become very popular. And I'm not referring to the body of text she wrote. Trust a Latina to show the Chinese how to wear a Kimono/Tang dynasty outfit. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 07, 2015 01:42

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Expat Stories: An Ecuadorian in Harbin

If she was an au pair, she arrived on a contract. Nothing wrong with this description. The rest of the article is a bunch of poorly veiled flattery. That's probably why she got an article, assuming her character and words are authentic. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 06, 2015 00:15

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Fuzhou Officials Sacked in Sex-Tape Extortion Case

this is a good thing. too much government money gets funneled to parasites like this. jobs are scrapped and people go hungry because embarassed old men won't admit to thir errors. the selfish parasites that exploit their weakness are even worse. never give in to blackmailers - give them a jolly good seeing to, and ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 03, 2015 19:15

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Mayor Swaps Pollution Problems for Unemployment Woes

This is a charade. Act I: Government 'wants' to do something about pollution, so the chastise a mayor. Act II: Mayor 'takes action' to meet the new laws, putting people out of jobs and freezing investments. Act III: Media presents the 'facts' as they have been laid out, with 2 options being: (A) Protect environment ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 03, 2015 18:54

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Luxury Hotel Swimming Pools Tainted with Urine

Slow news day? Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 03, 2015 15:14

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Foreign Professor Advises Party to Change its Name

don't forget to say we're jealous. and poor. and our teaching jobs make less money than his buttkissing, ha ha! Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 03, 2015 00:41

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Shanghai Woman Goes Berserk Over Medical Diagnosis

not eough info here. what was the diagnosis? why was she dissatisfied? i hate these useless opinion-forming pieces. since we are intented to dislike the patient, i'm inclined to guess the doctor was cheating her. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 03, 2015 00:31

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Foreign Professor Advises Party to Change its Name

PhD in Gratification, Ego-Stroking or Dancing Bear Teaching at least. this isn't unlike how marketing specialists in the Republican GOP advise the party to "rebrand" problematic issues in policy. As if it was a problem of names and perceptions. I advise them to use the name: "Face of the Uncaring, Cargo-cultist ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jul 01, 2015 19:01

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Permanent Residency for Shanghai’s High-Wage Foreigners

I'm not in the least bit surprised that China has chosen super-high wages as a means of measuring "talent". I'm sure the laboratory staff and professors at Shanghai universities won't qualify, but at least their manager does. Now the manager doesn't need to give out so many hongbao bribes anymore; he can just pay ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 30, 2015 23:46

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Degrees for Sale: The Fight Against Fake Universities in China

They forget to mention that some actual schools might teach for reals, but were not given authorization by the local education departments because of clause zero: Hongbao not big enough. There probably some of those on the list of alleged fake institutions they 'cracked down on'. In fact, how can you 'crack down' on ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 30, 2015 15:19

Around China : coineineagh commented on news National Hockey League Drafts First Ever Chinese Player

Perhaps the article writers are incompetent, taking Andong Song's caim of being the first for granted. Maybe they knew, but published anyway because it's a slow newsweek. Or maybe they're Han-supremist racists, and disregard Kwong because he was Cantonese. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 30, 2015 15:12

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Jackie Chan’s Troubled Anti-Drug Ambassadorship

Discussing family problems within a close-knit counseling group of 1.3 billion - is that the ambassador's drug strategy? Or is he trying to deflect disapproval towards his son by shaming him in public? Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 28, 2015 15:38

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Most Countries Believe that China Will Trump American Power

wait until they send in the compensation-seeking elderly to take a dive. the allied forces will be totally stumped. sweatdrops of awkwardness will comically be running down the left side of everyone's heads. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 28, 2015 15:27

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Most Countries Believe that China Will Trump American Power

Vietnam was a war intended to be sustained for a prolonged period, not won. US army rules of engagement make it abundantly clear: not allowed to pursue into laos territory, not allowed to destroy anti-aircraft until proven operational, forbidden to attack key enemy facilities without written permission from high ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 27, 2015 13:33

Articles : coineineagh commented on news Tsinghua is Coming to America: University Partners with UW for Tech Grad School

The Confucius Institutes were used to spy on and intimidate Chinese abroad and spread propaganda. I wonder how quickly Tsinghua will lend itself to those purposes. "We are so proud of university cooperation bla bla." Captain subtext says: "Mother China is watching you even in the USA." Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 26, 2015 20:09

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Most Countries Believe that China Will Trump American Power

Opinions are not reality. And I think the USA is quite happy with the diversion. They put a lot of effort into convincing the world they are not Big Bad. Who do you believe is richer; The upstart peasant flashing his brand-name merchandise hoping you will respect him, or the factory owner who dresses like his ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 26, 2015 20:05

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Man Breaks ATM to Cure Internet Addiction

Internet addiction requires willpower and perhaps counseling to break away from. I doubt he will find either in a Chinese jail. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 26, 2015 20:03

Around China : coineineagh commented on news Men and Wives Form Traveling Prostitution Troupe

Exactly. Criminally negligent lack of marketing/branding. Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 25, 2015 05:14

Around China : coineineagh commented on news NBA Legend Allen Iverson “One Upped” by Chinese Agents

This really irritates me: It's reported as if it's a major achievement by the agents, to totally scam and trash a foreigner in their country. Iverson saw through it straight away, stuck to the terms of the agreement, and came out of the mess soul intact. Yet theagents and media dragged his name through the mud ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 24, 2015 18:45

Around China : coineineagh commented on news East Asia Predicted to Become World’s Richest Region

"America ranks first in terms of most millionaires, having 700. Japan comes in third place on the index with 1 million of them." Millionaires play golf, so I guess lowest score wins, huh? A perfect end to such a manufactured bragpiece. China is still focusing more on appearances than on substance. How does ... Full Comment>>

coineineagh

Jun 24, 2015 06:52

Articles : coineineagh commented on news 8 More Sounds in China that Drive Expats Insane (Part II)

A new style of article that takes feedback from board members into account? Sounds like a successful tactic to me, and I'm not just saying that because I got a mention. Though I am chuffed. Full Comment>>