nashboroguy on news Hong Kong Woman Caught At Shenzhen Border With 1.5 Million Yuan Strapped to Body (9 comments)
And this is the REAL reason why visa restrictions have been put into place. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on rainiersales 's blog My Bus Ride Today(2 comments)
I will often give my seat up for those who truly need it. And, if I am already standing, and I see someone who truly needs a seat on a full bus, I make a scene with one person who can afford to stand and get them to give up their seat. If more people lead by example, then, over time, things can and do change. Just ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news What Causes Pollution in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou? Government Ministry Releases Report With Answers(21 comments)
I bet that they had to steal this information from western newspapers and other western sources to come to this common sense conclusion. Now the real questions...what will they do about it? Nothing. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Credit Cards, Cooking, and Criticism: 16 Differences Between Americans and Chinese(25 comments)
1. Chinese do not criticize themselves. And, they are very fast to criticize others behind the person's back. It is usually full of lies and distortions of the facts. And, yes, Americans are often too PC for their own good. 2. Fair statement for the most part. Although, it is uncommon for Chinese to give gifts that ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Losers Back Home? Perceptions of English Teachers in China (88 comments)
I agree with much being said here. But, I can only speak for myself and my personal experiences. As a teacher, I find it very rewarding, yet very frustrating at the same time. The negative impressions the article and the comments make about teachers, usually come from other expats (in my experience). I have been ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news What a Charmer: Fujian Creep Slaps “Ugly” Blind Date (36 comments)
I have heard about trying to "slap the ugly out of someone". But this is silly. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Zhuhai Middle School Holds Weird, Elaborate Ceremony to Inspire Students for High School Exams(5 comments)
I think it is great. Kind of like a pep rally in the USA. But, instead of the big game of football or basketball, it is for scholastic achievement. And, the kids get to have some fun for once. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Yahoo to Completely Withdraw from Chinese Market (2 comments)
The article is bogus in its reporting. The reason Yahoo is leaving China is that it was part of the deal when they sold part of their operations to Alibaba. They had until 2015-16 to finish the deal and leave China. This was reported on two years ago to give Yahoo users a heads up of what was to come. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Coolest Father and Son Ever Build Transformers from Scrap Metal, Make Millions (5 comments)
I have seen these things in many places I go. I have seen them in shopping malls and outside of real estate buildings to name a couple. They are awesome pieces of art. Kudos to them. Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news From Polluted Air to Toxic Tea: 5 Health Threats in China(16 comments)
Don't forget all the growth hormones they pump into their animals to make them grow faster and bigger. And, they have to use chemicals to get the fruits and veggies to grow faster. When you have 1.35 billion people to feed, you can not wait around for mother nature to do her job effectively and efficiently. Anything ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Most Common English Teaching Job Scams in China: What to Avoid(32 comments)
I love teaching in China. I thought about Taiwan, but you need to be a certified teacher from a university to work in the public school system. I am not sure about the others. I have seen that many Asian countries do not pay as well. For my experience, I like working in a Chinese smaller community. I have ne desire ... Full Comment>>
nashboroguy on news Hong Kong Publishes Framework for 2017 Chief Executive Election (5 comments)
And we think we have to vote for the lesser of two evils in America. Ha Full Comment>>