About this photo splash. This is a scene from the classic 1980's movie "Better off Dead". Hey!, you know, if it's too hot outside, or it's raining, today might be a great opportunity to call some friends over, get a couple of cases of beer, and order some pizza and watch this grand old classic. What do ya think?
But first… speaking of the 1980’s classic movie… here’s a noteworthy review…
Hey! Try this. You go into a restaurant where everyone is waiting for a table. Than, when things are kind of quiet, say very loudly “I WANT MY TWO DOLLARS!”
I guarantee that you will find other fans of this crazy movie, and get into some interesting conversations, and maybe… just maybe make some nice new friends in the process. Try it…
Let’s continue forward, shall we…
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Shenzhen Dogs
Seriously, the dogs of Shenzhen are treated quite differently than any where else on the planet. I don’t really know why, though I do have some (worthy of discussion) theories.
Now, most people reading this will not have a clue as to what is Shenzhen, or where it is. That’s understandable, given what the American media has devolved into. But it need not be difficult. Shenzhen is the Chinese city next to Hong Kong. It is like this…
Shenzhen is a very young city, and many people, before they have children will adopt dogs as pets. (And cats too. But, here we are talking about dogs.)
As such, Chinese culture enables them to treat their pets very specially. This can manifest as wearing clothes, hairdos, nail treatments, massages, and all sorts of special dog treats and toys. Now some have taken the more drastic steps in treating them like children, even training them to walk up right.
As this video attests…
I’ve got a ton load of movies of Shenzhen dogs. If you want me to post more of them, just send me a note. And, I’ll make up a complete post only on Chinese dogs.
Migrating Fish…
It’s tough being a fish. I don’t know what the story is on this, but it sure is interesting. Why are they taking this road? And, where do they expect to go to? Ah. It’s all a big mystery.
Oh, and a special message to the jack-off trolls. No, this is not photo-shopped. Why waste your time trying to convince me otherwise?
Passing the class…
It is tough being in a meritocracy. You have to get the best grades and do your best or else you WILL be begging in the streets. It’s the Chinese way.
Do your best, or suffer the consequences.
The National College Entrance Examination, commonly known as Gaokao, is an academic examination held annually in the People's Republic of China. This Standardized test is a prerequisite for entrance into almost all higher education institutions at the undergraduate level. It is usually taken by students in their last year of senior high school, and there has been no age restriction since 2001. The exams last about nine hours over a period of two or three days, depending on the province. -Wikipedia
China has the yearly exam that determines the fate for millions of students. This exam covers everything, and does not award “diversity points” to “balance the score” in favor of protected classes of people like corrupt nations do.
- The National College Entrance Examination
- An exam today determines 10 million Chinese students
- What is GaoKao: A Look At China’s Most Important Exam
- Stunning photos of China’s college entrance exams
- Gaokao: Can you pass China’s grueling college entrance
With that introduction, you can now better understand this micro-video…
This is quite different than the United States where it is being instituted to permit racism, wealth-favoritism, and other ways to game the system.
- Harvard’s discrimination against Asian Americans must end
- How Harvard discriminates against Asians
- Asian-Americans Suing Harvard
- Harvard admissions are stacked against Asian Americans
- Asian-American Students’ Lawsuit Against Harvard
- Harvard records show discrimination against Asians
- Harvard accused of racism against Asian applicants
- Justice Department Says Harvard Illegally Discriminates
- Harvard accused of bias against Asian-Americans at trial
Shanghai at night
Well, this is no big deal to me, but to a first time visitor, it makes a great impression. Shanghai is a modern, cutting-edge, beautiful Chinese city with large Western influences. If I would be so bold, I would say it is perhaps one of the most beautiful, cleanest, and most diverse cities on the planet. Most certainly better than London, Paris, or New York.
Today, if you want to graduate from the university and get into Banking or Finance, you migrate to Shanghai. It’s the odd man out that would instead go to Los Angeles, or Chicago to start a banking career.
Personally, while the Bund (the river with a nice wide walking boardwalk) is nice, I myself prefer the old city and the tight streets, the cool and interesting buildings, and the fine delicious night food that seems to be everywhere.
Rural Swimming Hole
This could be just about anywhere in Asia. Though, to me it looks a lot like Thailand or Vietnam. Water-holes and swimming areas are a natural environment that should be protected and cherished.
I well remember how, in the 1960’s and the 1970’s, many (if not all) of the waterholes and ponds in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana were being filled in, or paved over for “safety”. Oh, you know, “for the children”. Yet, was any children actually ever hurt? Nope. Just an excuse used by the timid and fearful to control others…
If you can take your grandchildren, or children, or friends to a watering hole in the United States, then you should consider yourself lucky and truly fortunate. These gems are becoming rarer with each passing day.
In the mean time, spend more time outdoors and spend time with the people that mean things to you. Life is far too short not to.
I have many more videos, but I just cannot put them into a single post. It will bog down your computer terribly. So to watch the rest of the videos in this post, please continue…
If you want to go to the start of this series of posts, then please click HERE.
Links about China
Here are some links about my observations on China. I think that you, the reader, might find them to be of interest. Please kindly enjoy.
China and America Comparisons
As an American, I cannot help but compare what my life was in the United States with what it is like living in China. Here we discuss that.
The Chinese Business KTV Experience
This is the real deal. Forget about all that nonsense that you find in the British tabloids and an occasional write up in the American liberal press. This is the reality. Read or not.
Learning About China
Who doesn’t like to look at pretty girls? Ugly girls? Here we discuss what China is like by looking at videos of pretty girls doing things in China.
Contemporaneous Chinese Music
This is a series of posts that discuss contemporaneous popular music in China. It is a wide ranging and broad spectrum of travel, and at that, all that I am able to provide is the flimsiest of overviews. However, this series of posts should serve as a great starting place for investigation and enjoyment.
Parks in China
The parks in China are very unique. They are enormous and tend to be very mountainous. Here we take a look at this most interesting of subjects.
Really Strange China
Here are some posts that discuss a number of things about China that might seem odd, or strange to Westerners. Some of the things are everyday events, while others are just representative of the differences in culture.
What is China like?
The purpose of this post is to illustrate that the rest of the world, outside of America, has moved on with their lives. That while they might not be as great as America is, they are doing just fine thank you.
And while America has been squandering it’s money, decimating it’s resources, and just being cavalier with it’s military, the rest of the world has done the opposite. They have husbanded their day to day fortunes, and you can see this in their day-to-day lives.
Summer in Asia
Let’s take a moment to explore Asia. That includes China, but also includes such places as Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and others…
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