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Last Wednesday night, as I do on most Wednesday nights, I went to the gym/health club that's situated in my apartment complex. And, as I...

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Now That’s a Tight Parking Space

Posted by Jo in Chinese Society, Pictures

Another reminder of the truth emblazoned on the billboard in Langfang:  NOTHING IS OBVIOUS, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. (photo taken by my friend...

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A Particularly Bad Sign

Posted by Jo in Chinese Society, Pictures

Poorly translated signs continue to abound in Beijing, the pre-Olympics campaign notwithstanding. This one, in my neighborhood supermarket, is particularly bad: It’s trying to remind...

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Favorite Jewish Scholar

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Does your mom have a favorite Medieval Jewish scholar?  Mine does. You can read about him on her blog, Gracewood...

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The Older One

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Last week while I was in Changchun, I went to the Chinese teachers office at Northeast Normal University to see if I could find a...

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I am a consultant, trainer, teacher, researcher, and writer who focuses on helping people live well where they don’t belong. In my case, that’s China. I am the author of "Survival Chinese Lessons" I’m also a life-long learner–hopefully of EVERYTHING!

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