Archive for June, 2007
Endless Assembly Lines and Giant Cafeterias; Inside China’s Vast Factories
0 Comments Published June 26th, 2007 in Culture & Society, Current Events, PhotosEndless Assembly Lines and Giant Cafeterias; Inside China’s Vast Factories Not much to say here besides I found this photo editorial from Wired to be top notch. Enjoy.
Apparently mutual respect among the dominant powers is waning. The process of getting a visa in China can be confusing, intimidating, and in many cases rife with gray areas. The most common (and legal) method of entry for employment is via Z Visas, which are simple to acquire from abroad so long as you have [...]
I’m on the eve of my one year anniversary in China. I’m currently planning another year here, likely teaching and pursuing Chinese in the off time, although perhaps studying full time if that is financially viable. My question: for a student serious about becoming ‘fluent’ in Chinese, what combination of methods work best? As I [...]
Lightning Strikes and Broken Dykes
0 Comments Published June 13th, 2007 in General, Shenzhen, Weatherç»„å›¾ï¼šæ·±åœ³è¿žé™æš´é›¨æµ·ä¸Šä¸–界酒å§è¡—被淹_æ–°é—»ä¸å¿ƒ_新浪网 (Wave of Terror Destroys Foreigner Grotto of Sin) If I’m not mistaken Shenzhen has a subtropical climate. That means that this time of year the weather kicks ass, at a rate of 10 feet a night. And lightning strikes by the minute, lighting up the sky and leaving students quivering as they await the [...]
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