Vyborg

Oct 15, 2013 22:23

Around China : Vyborg commented on news No More Tahiti in China: Henan Government Bans Foreign Place Names

In Shenyang we can admire 'Venice on Water', that spells in golden letters on a grandiose concrete building that combines Moorish windows with Greek columns. It's evident it has nothing to do with Venice and I've always wondered what happened to the water. It's nowhere to be seen. Full Comment>>

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Oct 15, 2013 22:10

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Guangxi Bride Enters Wrong Bed, “Accidently” Has Sex With Best Man

She consummated her marriage for the second time, enjoyed it and thought she could sue the guy when she found out it wasn't Mr. Right, but Mr. Best. The happiest day of our lives... another divorce in the making. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 15, 2013 22:06

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Guangxi Bride Enters Wrong Bed, “Accidently” Has Sex With Best Man

'The family thought that this news could not be made public' They were wrong. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 15, 2013 22:00

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Man Has 28 cm Wooden Handle Lodged Up His Anus After Drinking Mishap

Looking at that picture, I'm not sure if I would want that handle to be removed... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 11, 2013 21:01

Around China : Vyborg commented on news China’s Air Pollution Smothers a Quarter of China, Affects 600 Million People

High now, low later on, six feet under. The end of all suffering guaranteed by our Beijing bulwark against incompetence. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 11, 2013 20:54

Around China : Vyborg commented on news China’s Air Pollution Smothers a Quarter of China, Affects 600 Million People

I found Carlstar's answer quite funny, actually. But maybe he was not being ironic. And China's population is far too big anyway... at least the government is doing something about that. Trust them, they got their priorities right. And those mothers don't really have a choice, do they? That's the beauty of it... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 09, 2013 20:13

Around China : Vyborg commented on news China’s Air Pollution Smothers a Quarter of China, Affects 600 Million People

These numbers are so bad that they must be true. Even if they aren't, they are true enough. Measurements that are being made now indicate a huge problem affecting 10% of mankind, and what is next? '... plans are underway to develop a nationwide network to test for pollution and its effect on the population, a ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 09, 2013 20:02

Around China : Vyborg commented on news 5 Year-Old Girl Is Unconscious for 82 Days After Mosquito Bite

Now e-chinacities only has to open a bankaccount for us to deposit our donations for this little girl. See how fast a 140000 yuan bill could be paid by 400000 foreigners. Why not throw in the costs of dad's kidney stone operation as well. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 02, 2013 13:35

Around China : Vyborg commented on news 19 Year-Old University Student Under Fire for Posting Photos of Abortion Online

That may be a problem, but it's not the problem here. This article was not published to inform us someone has had an abortion. It's about the girl, about how her story got public and what sh*tty role media can play in one's life. But this article seems to be blaming the girl herself for that. I, for one, would hope ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Oct 01, 2013 19:44

Around China : Vyborg commented on news 19 Year-Old University Student Under Fire for Posting Photos of Abortion Online

Wawawa! What's the problem? The girl's had an abortion and used modern technology (maybe not the cleverest of choices) to share her feelings with her boyfriend and friends. The title of the article is misleading in that she posted photo's of the ultrasound (in other words, of the embryos). Not of the abortion. As ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Sep 30, 2013 10:04

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Top 8 Sounds in China that Drive Expats Insane

You're right, car horns should be the number one. The 'Happy Birthday' on the water truck. The same size speakers outside pharmacies as well (why? Is that a commercial business nowadays?) The soulless music that the elderly dance to on town squares in the evening. The speeches and performances when a new restaurant ... Full Comment>>

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Sep 30, 2013 09:50

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Top 8 Sounds in China that Drive Expats Insane

The crowds taking a stroll in the park on a wonderful summer evening and each single individual carrying his own ghettoblaster to make sure peace and quiet are not part of the fun. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Sep 29, 2013 21:48

(Guangzhou) Features : Vyborg commented on news Guangdong’s Disappearing Attractions: See Them Before They’re Gone

The Chinese will not rest before 95% of the country is covered with an inadequate layer of either asphalt or concrete. Hey, where else should I park my car? The sunsets are more beautiful than ever though, thanks to some artificial additions to the atmosphere. But it's not only China. In Brazil, some 800 dams in the ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Sep 28, 2013 21:02

Around China : Vyborg commented on news China Ranked Fourth Wealthiest Country in the World

So a handful of ultrarich people make a country the richest or so-and-so manieth richest country in the world. Now let's measure from the other side: the ultrapoor people. Given the huge population, it wouldn't surprise me if China were the fourth poorest country in the world then. PS Last time I looked, Europe ... Full Comment>>

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Sep 13, 2013 20:50

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Giant Sharks Caught in Shandong; Meat Worth Over 200,000 RMB

The documentary 'The Cove' about dolphin hunting in Japan, really a sickening story, got raving reviews of the Chinese audience. I don't no why. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Sep 11, 2013 11:30

Articles : Vyborg commented on news From Flying Pigeons to Phoenixes: Practical Biking Tips in China

My 'iron horses' in order of appearance have been 2 Yongjius, 1 Jinlu and 1 Fenghuang. The first two have been stolen and o, how I cried. They were terrific, heavy to lift but smooth on the road. The third one is in a constant state of repair, and the fourth nowadays makes me leave most electric bikes behind me. ... Full Comment>>

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Aug 29, 2013 17:43

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Chengguan in Guangzhou Wear Stab-Proof Vests to Patrol the Streets

Stab-proof they may be, but what about bulletproof? Well, as long as they stay inside their airconditioned vehicles they won't bother anyone. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 28, 2013 12:21

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Acne Sufferer Eliminated from Civil Servants Exam for Being “Too Ugly”

So Civil Service equals the People's Police? I can't wait to hear more about their 'special standards'! Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 21, 2013 21:10

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Bizarre Things China’s Super Rich Spend their Money On

Funny they try and make us believe the beast in the picture is a dog. I saw one just like that in a zoo here in China and I'm sure it was a lion. It wasn't orange though, kind of brownish desert colour. Photoshop can work miracles, we've seen that before as well. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 16, 2013 19:53

Around China : Vyborg commented on news KFC Customer in Foshan Finds Black Beetle in His Drink

Such responsible people at KFC! Mr. Guo was truely subjected to a serious health risk. I have seen beetles like that playing rock'n roll and corrupting whole generations. G-d knows what a bite might result in. So they took sufficient time for those 'strange symptoms' to develop and took him to the hospital two days ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 09, 2013 21:54

Blogs : Vyborg commented on chamaflauge 's blog What I Learned This Summer About Being an American

Isn't what you call 'the old broken down and out-dated foundation of elite white American society' one of the minorities (however powerful) that makes America the multi-ethnic/multi-cultural society it is? Obsolete ideas surely have their impact on the course of history but I remember the time I could only have ... Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 09, 2013 21:29

Blogs : Vyborg commented on chamaflauge 's blog What I Learned This Summer About Being an American

When fighting fire, you'd better be sure you don't mistake the sea to be one and carry water to it. Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 09, 2013 20:50

Around China : Vyborg commented on news Meet Regenovo, the 3D Printer from Hangzhou Who Might Make Your Next Liver

'printing out live cells with a survival rate of 90%'? I must say I find it hard to believe, then wonder how about a complete organ, and then about the expected cancer rate of those printed out cells. Time to surf the net again! But my bets are on stem cell research for now - and not China's! Full Comment>>

Vyborg

Aug 07, 2013 14:47

Around China : Vyborg commented on news This US Guy in Shanghai Now Knows Why You Don’t Buy Girlfriend 800K Car

'the judge ordered Qu to pay 250,000 RMB back to Qu’s father but allowed her to keep the car.' That should be 'the judge ordered Li....' So it's a present with some conditions about future behavior connected to it, huh? They should sign an agreement before handing over the car. "I, Ms. Li, hereby trade my soul for ... Full Comment>>

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Jul 30, 2013 10:03

Articles : Vyborg commented on news Can China Really Eclipse the US as the World’s Top Superpower?

Big, modern, Western-based supermarkets like Tesco and Carrefour pay their cashiers less than 1000 RMB/month and have them stand all day, 60 hours a week. The janitor at school, who is also the nightwatch, earns less than 1000 RMB/month. The woman who massages my feet makes less than 1000 RMB/month. The seamstress ... Full Comment>>