China
A Shop at Love: Grocery Store Gets Into Matchmaking
Here in San Francisco, we have a grocery store we call "Singles Safeway" or "DateWay." Located in the singles-populated Marina district, this store has a reputation as one of the city's best pickup spots. A friend of mine swears the cereal aisle is happening, while the feminine products area — not so much.
Tai Shan's Last Snowy DC Romp Before Dulles—Chengdu Direct
The beloved National Zoo panda took a one-way direct flight from Dulles to Chengdu, China (in that nifty crate) this morning. Sad.
There's no passport necessary as this US-born babe is headed home to meet some pretty female pandas, fingers crossed.
Tai Shan’s Going, Going, Back, Back to . . . China
The beloved panda babe of the National Zoo in DC will soon say good-bye to America and 'ni hao' to China! Learn why Tai Shan is headed back to the homeland — and about his costly US stay — when you start this slideshow!
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How-To: Build a Set of Mismatched Tableware
When we're talking fine china and silver, we don't all have the luxury of having complete matching sets of dinner and serving pieces. Luckily, mixed sets can still look just as chic. Whether it's a tea set, antique silverware, or a mismatched set of dinner plates, there are a few things you can do to make building a mismatched set look purposeful, while still keeping your costs down.
Chinese Government Limits Internet Access. . .Again
Government censors in China are once again targeting the Internet, restricting citizens' access to online content. The latest restrictions include more than 700 entertainment sites; many offered free downloads of TV shows, movies, and music. Authorities say the latest restrictions are meant to protect children from inappropriate sites, curb piracy and illegal file sharing, and to make it harder for scams to surface online.
If You Give a Baby Pig a Baby Bottle, Cuteness Ensues!
Pigs are really having their moment, wouldn't you say?! Especially with those micro pigs over in the UK, seems that baby oinkers are photogenic superstars lately. Case in point with these lil ones — check out the interesting feeding process by zoo visitors.
Etsy Finds: Gifts Handmade From Vintage China
I love to give handmade gifts, whether I make them myself or buy them from another crafter. It's much more personal, not to mention one-of-a-kind. And, to ease my eco conscience, it helps that the gifts are made from repurposed materials.
Oh Snap! Obama Is a Celebrity in China
A stone carving of President Obama is on sale in Shanghai, China, along with carvings of celebrities like Will Smith, Tom Cruise, and Katie Holmes. Obama will be meeting with both ordinary citizens and Chinese leaders in Shanghai and Beijing starting today. As you can tell from these photos, creative vendors in China are ready to capitalize on Obama's visit.
Uh Oh! Counterfeit Condom Factory Discovered in China
Condoms might top the list of things that should never be counterfeited. Unfortunately, there may be as many as one million ineffective knock-off condoms on the market in China right now.
Four people were arrested this week at a factory allegedly producing and selling condoms that provide little to no protection against disease or pregnancy.
Oh Snap! China Goes All Out For Its Birthday
Bringing back memories of last Summer's epic Olympic opening ceremony, China went all out to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the communist state. While thousands celebrated the red revolution today, those who did not take part faced tight crackdowns. In fact, gatherings in cities other than Beijing and Hong Kong were banned, as were divorces!
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