merlin2010 on news Man Takes Woman Hostage on Shanghai Metro - For Prison Food(12 comments)
Wow! I thought it was just USA. Full Comment>>
merlin2010 on news Gang of Three Tries to Blackmail Artist, Fails, Get Arrested(6 comments)
Wait, so the artist SLEPT with the girls first, and then afterwards called police. In the end, wouldn't he also be charged since the government is on a crackdown of prostitution? Full Comment>>
merlin2010 on news Wuhan Woman Puts Grandson Up for Sale to Save Son(11 comments)
That's a fictional story. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood, so I'm left wondering what is he surgically removing? Also, most people with leukemia are kids. The older you get, the less likely of survival. I found out I had it when I was 13. I never had "surgery" for my cancer, but I've had multiple other ... Full Comment>>
merlin2010 on news Interview: Tom Carter, Editor of “Unsavory Elements”, Talks About Life in China(9 comments)
not sure what your problem is. Many of us here do aspire to more than just teaching, even if it means roaming the country for years, as Carter did, before we find our niche. Good for guys like him, boo on you for being such a downer. Full Comment>>
merlin2010 on news Interview: Tom Carter, Editor of “Unsavory Elements”, Talks About Life in China(9 comments)
I have this book. Several of the stories, like Carter's, are "unsavory" and might be too provocative for sensitive readers, but overall it's an inspiring read, Dan Washburn's and Susie Gordon's essays in particular. Full Comment>>
merlin2010 on news Man Takes Woman Hostage on Shanghai Metro - For Prison Food(12 comments)
2 or 3 stations checking bags? Are we talking about the same Shanghai? I've noticed I can skim by the xray by simply slapping my bag to prove it doesn't explode. Full Comment>>