There are two old Chinese sayings worhing thinking about. One is that it's hard to build a country, but it's harder to run a country. Qin dynasty spent 100 years six generations to a unified country, but it just spent 15 years to ruin it with a tyrant. The other saying is that it takes one generation many years to get rich, but the family become beggers only after two generation. A grandfather walked to everywhere to sell things, his son drived to restaurant to meet business partners, and his grandson stay home doing something just for fun. We have never seen a dynasty last until now. but we have witnessed many brands disappeared all of a sudden due to making some wrong decisions. So, as for a family business, how to teach a good inheritor is the most annoying problem since the business built. Though they believe that if the inheritor is from their family, he or she must want the business get better, the result is usually out of their expection!

Hmmm.. Well, maybe strategically avoiding tests to maintain a decent grade on a certain school subject with a very cruel teacher. >_<

I don't celebrate Christmas very much, because I am not a Christian, and it is also not a public holiday in China. But I work in a UK company, So I have one day off on Christmas Day. I think Christmas is the most popular foreign holiday in China, almost everyone knows it, and there are quite a lot activities in Shanghai during Christmas holiday. The main streets and shopping malls will be decorated with Christmas elements. Some people live in Shanghai will celebrate it just like a foreigner do, they buy Christmas trees and exchange gifts with their friends and family. I celebrate it simply, I may eat a fancy dinner with family or friends, I think it is always good to find a sense of ritual in life.

Hello guys, this is my first news story . You are welcome to correct my mistakes !!!! Jessica hates moving frequently Many people complain that the rent price soares every year . People keep moving in and out. They have different reasons for moving , but the reasons mostly based on the rent prices are unaffordable, fed up with the landlord, too far from work and inconvenient shopping. However, not everyone is the same . Jessica is a resident in NYC for many years. She’s been paying rent. Her recent living place has been renting for 5 years and she doesn’t want to move . As a senior manicurist, she knows her incomes and her affordable rent price range. She said : “ The rent price soares every year , but the salary rises also .” Jessica expressed nothing to say about the rent . As long as her salary can afford the rent she would not move to a smaller house although with less rent . Jessica has moved frequently, too. She has rich moving experiences. She strongly agreed with a quote that the meaning probably is moving from up floor to down floor , losing a basket of grains. That’s why Jessica hates moving around. Jessica alleged herself as an expert of renting. She summarized some tips for renting a house below : •Find a house in appropriate place , such as closed by markets and train stations •The house has enough rooms •The AC , heater, electricity and hot water are working ordinary •The rent price should be affordable •The landlord is a rich and responsible person, and he lives closed by •Do not move frequently Rent price soaring is an unchangeable thing . Working hard and hanging in there or moving around are your choices . Jessica is grateful for having a stable job and living in a rented house.

I try to keep my weight in the normal condition. For that I decided to eat healthy foods. I prefer vegetables and fruits instead of sweets. I also eat meat, eggs, because I think that's important for my health. I choose rice flour instead of usual flour, because the first one is healthier.

When I feel badly, tired and want to give up I think that it's won't be better to do it now. I can give myself a rest, I can do nothing about 3-4 days or some more. And then I feel myself better. Sometimes I need to change the area and go to another town. I know that my little steps are better then nothing.

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I’m done with studying formally since I’m 29 and I’m a teacher: I’ve had enough of studying in a formal setting! Anyways, I would consider living abroad because the working conditions in my country are not the best, especially in terms of wage, so I’d like to work in a country which values its workers. Moreover, I’d love to live near the sea so that I could spend my free time at the beach!

He ____________ me off for driving while I’m sleepy. (=criticized) > > > > > > ****************************************************