By Brian White · Reviews · No Comments
The extent of my understanding of the Lincoln line of cars has historically been limited to the Towncars that have taken me to the airport and the limousines that have taken me almost nowhere, except for maybe a wayside place of unexpected fun here and there. When I took out the Lincoln MKZ for an exceptionally long drive, I was handicapped by my own inability to foster a preconceived notion, but I have to tell you, it’s a pretty nice car.
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By Brendan Alexander · Perplexed in Shanghai · No Comments
Earlier today, during an impromptu packing session, I witnessed much of what I own being folded into suitcases. That’s when it occurred to me, hang on a second, I’m hungry.
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By Brian White · Humor · No Comments
Another first this week. Russia, now being out-classed by China’s foray into the space biz, disgraced with budgetary shortfalls on the ISS project and their failure to produce a viable shuttle comparable to the one introduced by NASA colleagues 20 years ago, is making headlines again today. Russia and the former Soviet Union claimed many space firsts during the space race including first satellite, first organism in space, and first man in space.
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By Jim Kemish · Editorial · No Comments
Your Legal Rights
Have you been contacted by a collector? You are not powerless! You have legal rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop collectors and gain control of the situation.
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By Tino La Shaw · Travel · No Comments
Shanghai will be extending its maglev train line to the Hongqiao Airport, as part of a high-speed transport link between Shanghai and Hongqiao.
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By Lisa Thompson · Community · No Comments
A recent study conducted by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, titled Wok Carefully, found that many of the items on menus at Chinese restaurants in the United States contain enough sodium for an entire day or more. Researchers also found that although a number of menu items were high in fat, most of the fat came from heart-safe, trans-fat-free vegetable oils.
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By Tino La Shaw · Technology · No Comments
Dell Computers has developed a new computer specifically for users in China, where more than 90 percent of the population does not own computers.
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By Tino La Shaw · Business · No Comments
Shanghai’s historic Peace Hotel has closed for renovations and is expected to remain closed for the next two years while construction work is completed. Jinjiang International Hotel Management, the owner of the hotel, has signed a deal with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the Swiss watchmaker Swatch to do the renovations.
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By Jim Kemish · Editorial · No Comments
It’s Your Life
Do you take your credit for granted? When is the last time you took a close look at your credit reports? Here is our take on inaccuracy in the credit reporting system and the potential impact it may have on your life.
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By Jerry Hu · Editorial · No Comments
Photographs are still considered with more cautious guard than they may be in whichever first world country you are from. The Chinese do not smile upon you taking unauthorized photos of their children, but if you think about it, how would you feel about a foreigner who doesn’t speak your language taking pictures of your child without permission?
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