Open Question: Where can I buy a mandolin in China?

23 July 2008, 6:51 pm

I am aware that there are a number of mandolin manufacturers/luthiers in China and my friend is going to Beijing shortly. He said he'd pick me up a new mandolin if I just tell him where to go. Anybody aware of any reasonably priced mandolins he could pick up for me from Beijing?... read more

Open Question: Which of the Beijing Olympic Mascots is your favorite?

23 July 2008, 5:10 pm

You can see pictures of each and vote here: http://www.quizilla.com/polls/7398918/which-of-the-beijing-olympics-mascots-is-your-favorite I like a few of them. Which did you choose?... read more

Open Question: Which mascot for the Beijing Olympics is your favorite?

23 July 2008, 5:00 pm

You can see them and vote here: http://www.quizilla.com/polls/7398918/which-of-the-beijing-olympics-mascots-is-your-favorite Which did you vote for?... read more

Open Question: How viable is it to work as a teacher in China?

23 July 2008, 2:57 pm

I just got a job offer from a college in Beijing and it's for an English teaching position, they say they pay between 5000 and 7000 yuens a month. i'm not familiar with life in there so i was wondering if you could give me a tip if I should take it or not, oh they also offer free housing and transpo... read more

Open Question: A question for those opposed to the Beijing Olympics?

23 July 2008, 1:45 pm

Where would you prefer the Games to be held? Assuming you oppose the events on political grounds, few countries capable or willing to stage the Games are opposed to China. Tibetans including the DL support Beijing, and Tibetan society is hardly a model of democracy. Some say they should be held in G... read more