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China’s Caught With It’s Pants Down Again
China’s caught with it’s pants down again. Just let the foreign media into that country for a few months… and all kinds of things get exposed which China would rather not have the world know. China invited the world to take a look at the glitz and glamour of the country by way of the…
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Kids Book Plates To Print For Back To School
These book plates to print are for your kids. Going back to school is upon us and our summer routine will be drastically changed. Besides all of the hustle and bustle of getting ready for school, the little ones will be bringing home lots of books. Bookplates for children are a fun way for them…
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5 Practical Back To School Ideas
Here’s 5 practical Back To School ideas that will be help you and your kids get back into the swing of things, now that the summer is over. Going back to school can be stressful. There’s clothes shopping to be done, school supplies to purchase, bus schedules to review, registration forms to fill out, fees…
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China Olympics Finale – A Proud People
The China Olympics Finale was spectacular…all the fireworks, lights, and the thousands of entertainers were breath taking. China sure does know how to put on a show. The stravaganza would not have been possible without the thousands of the individual Chinese people who contributed their time and labor and resourcefulness for the cause. The world…
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The China Olympics – Where Have All The Children Gone?
“Where have all the children gone?” This was one of the first questions I ask when I was in China. That’s when I became fully aware of the China One Child Policy. This policy was put into effect about 1979 under the leadership of Chairman Deng Xiaoping… who was also in control during the Tiananmen…
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Talented McKenzie
My granddaughter, McKenzie, is one talented 14 year old. She, like her mom Emily, is bursting with musical talent…one of those gifted people who pick up an instrument and play everything by ear… no notes. When McKenzie’s folks spent a great deal of money for her guitar… I thought it was a bit premature… spending…
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Fresh Mex Salsa Recipe
A fresh mex salsa recipe is just what you need now that the tomatoes are reaching their peak. My homemade salsa recipe, “Fresh Mex Fiesta Salsa” will be a home run hit with your family. A sure thing for pot-luck-suppers, as well . It’s so good and hardy that we often make it a lite…
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Growing Cilantro In Your Container Herb Garden
Growing cilantro in your herb garden is easy…but in order to have a continuous crop, cilantro seeds should be sowed every two weeks. It’s a fast growing herb and can be harvest quickly. Cilantro looks like parsley. In fact, it’s called Chinese Parsley. If you purchase a bunch at the store, smell it first and…
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Behind The Facade Of China Olympics – Scratching Out A Living
Behind the facade of the China Olympics, millions are scratching out a living… burdened by hard labor. The factory workers of China probably have it pretty good, compared to millions of folks who can’t leave their villages to travel to the coastal areas and big cities where most of the factories are located. Most of…
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Food At The China Olympics – Behind The Scenes
Food at the China Olympics will be amazing…Peking duck, Duck Tongue (still in the jaw, no less,) Pigeon Soup, Pig Tail Soup, and many more delicious choices for adventuresome attendees. The first meal I had in China was scramble eggs with tomatoes in it. The second meal presented to our table was a fish on…