Hey writer, stop writing inaccurate info about "People's Militia babes". Most of the ladies in that 女民兵 Group that you saw during National Day (wearing red this year) were volunteers selected by their companies to represent ordinary citizens in the celebration. Any ladies between the ages of 18-35 meeting the height requirements are eligible, and then have to undergo a 10 months very strenous training -that's why they were so precise in their march. After event is over, these ladies go back to their jobs at their respective offices. The majority of these ladies are from Government Owned States Enterprises throughout the country. Everyone in the entire country looks forward to this group because traditionally they represent the vitality of youth in this country. SO what is so bad about this? Who doesn't like looking at youth and energy at its best, and smart ones at that!!! And this is a separate issue that what you have written. So, please do not try to twist and mixed information that results in more confusion - there are already many twisted information out there without yours having to contribute more to it. Thank you.
Good article. The government just doesn't get it. Instead of being happy of having all these electrical bikes...too many people making money from the automotive industry...
I am Malaysian....crime has risen in the past few years in KL...If you live downtown and live in a high rise you can see the smog carpet rising early on the morning...the reason why there is less smog sometimes is linked to the weather. KL is not singapore ....old vehicles...some of them running with diesel are still being driven. I repeat... this is not Singapore....go and see for yourself. If you are in KL....better live in one of those guarded condos...foreigners do still stand out...and are a good target for criminals.
the food and the variety are among the best in asia because it is multi- cultural and fresh. Tropical climate...all year long.
the government is keeping a lot of stuff away from people...some stuff is good, some not...I guess there are advantages and disadvantages in every city.
Aside from the food (which, admittedly, Malaysia has some of the best in the world of) and the universal English, I wouldn't really see Malaysia as a great place to live as an expat... or at least not a young one. The heat is unbearable - I dare you try walking 5 minutes outside in a business suit. Now you know why everyone buys a car and then turns the AC on full blast. The nightlife is cliquish (from the bit I've seen that is; prove me wrong if you know better). And don't forget the govt is strictly Muslims-come-first (I guess that's not too far from the feeling you can get in China).
But DEFINITELY a fantastic place to visit.
I have been to KL and loved it. The people, climate and food are great. The malls are awesome and so is the shopping. The spas are out of this world. And they have real, latest English movies showing on huge screens, not the apology of screens that we have here. Taxis are great too and so are the roads and the Malay people have this cute habit of saying 'Lah' after everything. Sounds very sweet and yes, it is cheaper than Beijing for sure. But then I like Bejing too, only I liked KL better
what about bogans, mate? Such a style consultant as yourself must surely know that the uggies (UGH BOOTS) have been the first preference amongst illiterate, illegitimate, irrelevant Australians since the early 70's. Like a cream of corn jaffel, you rise to the top of this bunch.
Trackies (must be black), flannel shirt (pop the collar at your peril) and ugh boots are the only uniform any useless drongo would think of wearing down to the tuck shop to get a carton of winnie blues for the morning stubbie. In "winter" that is.
Almost as ocker as rooting your mum in the back of my Sandman.
Better places than Beijing Stuttgart and helsinki. You live in a fantasy world. The future belongs to China not the third world on the way European Union! ASIA IS THE FUTURE NOT EUROPE. EUROPE IS CORRUPT AND FINISHED NOT COMPETITIVE FULL OF LAZY ^ WEEK VACATION PEOPLE! WHAT A STUPID COMMENT!
I thought they were going to tear down the whole strip south of block 8 (including suize wong) and build something new, like they did Super bar street.
Hey Jacky, a couple words to the wise... If you're going to charge 50 yuan cover and then have high priced drinks with weak pours, at leat make sure your club has a 50/50 ratio of girls to guys.. I went in on a saturday and it was a fracking dude fest - if I want that kind of atmosphere I'll go to a no-cover bar where the drinks are cheap.
You should have better promotion and/or be pickier about who you let in...
Re: Bird's Nest to Become “Happy Snow World” This Winter
TIME Magazine has also written on the Snow World in the Bird's Nest:
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1945481,00.html
Re: Dance for Your Country – Aspiring Female PLA Troops ...
Hi Nata,
Yes, I'm sure most were volunteers, and some were models hired for the occasion - as I stated in the article. So what exactly was inaccurate?
That aside, I think you've missed the article's very subtle undertone of humor. Learn to laugh at yourself and your country - you'll live longer
Cheers,
the Writer
Re: Dance for Your Country – Aspiring Female PLA Troops ...
Hey writer, stop writing inaccurate info about "People's Militia babes". Most of the ladies in that 女民兵 Group that you saw during National Day (wearing red this year) were volunteers selected by their companies to represent ordinary citizens in the celebration. Any ladies between the ages of 18-35 meeting the height requirements are eligible, and then have to undergo a 10 months very strenous training -that's why they were so precise in their march. After event is over, these ladies go back to their jobs at their respective offices. The majority of these ladies are from Government Owned States Enterprises throughout the country. Everyone in the entire country looks forward to this group because traditionally they represent the vitality of youth in this country. SO what is so bad about this? Who doesn't like looking at youth and energy at its best, and smart ones at that!!! And this is a separate issue that what you have written. So, please do not try to twist and mixed information that results in more confusion - there are already many twisted information out there without yours having to contribute more to it. Thank you.
Re: Beijing Urban News - CBD Expansion & Electric Bike ...
Good article. The government just doesn't get it. Instead of being happy of having all these electrical bikes...too many people making money from the automotive industry...
Re: Bird's Nest to Become “Happy Snow World” This Winter
Hi Lengus,
Unfortunately the original article didn't specify whether prices include board hire.
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
I am Malaysian....crime has risen in the past few years in KL...If you live downtown and live in a high rise you can see the smog carpet rising early on the morning...the reason why there is less smog sometimes is linked to the weather. KL is not singapore ....old vehicles...some of them running with diesel are still being driven. I repeat... this is not Singapore....go and see for yourself. If you are in KL....better live in one of those guarded condos...foreigners do still stand out...and are a good target for criminals.
the food and the variety are among the best in asia because it is multi- cultural and fresh. Tropical climate...all year long.
the government is keeping a lot of stuff away from people...some stuff is good, some not...I guess there are advantages and disadvantages in every city.
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
Aside from the food (which, admittedly, Malaysia has some of the best in the world of) and the universal English, I wouldn't really see Malaysia as a great place to live as an expat... or at least not a young one. The heat is unbearable - I dare you try walking 5 minutes outside in a business suit. Now you know why everyone buys a car and then turns the AC on full blast. The nightlife is cliquish (from the bit I've seen that is; prove me wrong if you know better). And don't forget the govt is strictly Muslims-come-first (I guess that's not too far from the feeling you can get in China).
But DEFINITELY a fantastic place to visit.
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
I have been to KL and loved it. The people, climate and food are great. The malls are awesome and so is the shopping. The spas are out of this world. And they have real, latest English movies showing on huge screens, not the apology of screens that we have here. Taxis are great too and so are the roads and the Malay people have this cute habit of saying 'Lah' after everything. Sounds very sweet and yes, it is cheaper than Beijing for sure. But then I like Bejing too, only I liked KL better
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
like the heat and humidity day after day sweat like horse, pant like a dog. try KL. here in BJ we got fake snow! yea.
Re: Ich Bin Ein Beijinger: Powered Pedals
Hear hear
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
肯定啊！但是别告诉其他的老外这样。希望他们回去他妈的欧洲。
在亚洲这里人口太大了！这是我们新的秘密计划。你没去上个新亚洲秘密协会会议吗？！
Re: Ugg Boot Home Truths from Down Under
wow, fashion tips from a guru
1.3 billion souls, lend him your ears
what about bogans, mate? Such a style consultant as yourself must surely know that the uggies (UGH BOOTS) have been the first preference amongst illiterate, illegitimate, irrelevant Australians since the early 70's. Like a cream of corn jaffel, you rise to the top of this bunch.
Trackies (must be black), flannel shirt (pop the collar at your peril) and ugh boots are the only uniform any useless drongo would think of wearing down to the tuck shop to get a carton of winnie blues for the morning stubbie. In "winter" that is.
Almost as ocker as rooting your mum in the back of my Sandman.
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
Better places than Beijing Stuttgart and helsinki. You live in a fantasy world. The future belongs to China not the third world on the way European Union! ASIA IS THE FUTURE NOT EUROPE. EUROPE IS CORRUPT AND FINISHED NOT COMPETITIVE FULL OF LAZY ^ WEEK VACATION PEOPLE! WHAT A STUPID COMMENT!
Re: Ugg Boot Home Truths from Down Under
one freedom we do have in china is 'freedom of dress'. do as you please but fornicate only with your clothes on in public, please.
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
KL is a dump, really, I'm not kidding with you. I can't understand anyone who wants to live there.
Re: Kuala Lumpur: Blue-sky expat haven?
"Hey, Beijing people! Go to Malaysia, it's much better there!"
I think if [i]I[/i] was to pick a "much better places than Beijing", I'd probably pick Helsinki or Stuttgart. Or does it have to be in Asia? Hmm..
Re: Ugg Boot Home Truths from Down Under
totally disagree man. they do not.
Re: Ugg Boot Home Truths from Down Under
chill out,
girls look cute in them.
and that's all there is.
Re: On Top of the World - Jacky Kong of Suzie Wong’s
I thought they were going to tear down the whole strip south of block 8 (including suize wong) and build something new, like they did Super bar street.
Any confirmations of this rumor?
Re: On Top of the World - Jacky Kong of Suzie Wong’s
Hey Jacky, a couple words to the wise... If you're going to charge 50 yuan cover and then have high priced drinks with weak pours, at leat make sure your club has a 50/50 ratio of girls to guys.. I went in on a saturday and it was a fracking dude fest - if I want that kind of atmosphere I'll go to a no-cover bar where the drinks are cheap.
You should have better promotion and/or be pickier about who you let in...