Say goodbye to your barber
2008-05-22 11:39:02
For some people, going to a salon or a barber shop is an enjoyable experience. For others, it is something that they would rather not do, because of the cost or other reasons. Some people who try to cut their own hair and share their experience through BBS or online group chatting. A pair of scissors, a comb and piece of cloth are all you need.
Lease life to the fullest
2008-05-16 09:43:38
Many young adults in China prefer to rent luxury products rather than buy them. While purchasing a race car may be beyond the reach of their 9-to-5 paychecks, rental gives them a way to consume and enjoy. Their rented pets provide a few weeks of fun before being shuffled off to the next client. The upsurge in rentals is changing Chinese patterns of consumption.
Why your trotters deserve more than a footnote
2008-05-14 09:02:02
While our hands may receive daily washing and moisturizing, feet and leg care tends to be an afterthought. This is especially true in the cold-weather months when thick socks and heavy shoes are the rule and keep the feet and legs well concealed. But once winter is over, legs and feet are exposed for all to see.
Can't stomach milk? Try yogurt, tofu, green veggies
2008-05-14 08:44:22
China is not traditionally a nation of milk-drinkers - and with good reason. Around 90 percent of the Chinese adult population is thought to be lactose intolerant (ru tang mei que fa), which means they have low levels of the enzyme that normally digests lactose, the sugar found in milk and milk products.
Journey to Venus
2008-05-13 09:19:42
With three swift, agile moves, Jin Xing whirls her long, black hair into an elegant bun and fixes it with a silver pin. She wears a tight black shirt and loose fitting crimson trousers, clothes that cover a slim but powerful body. Her expressive gestures manifest the traits of a great dancer.
All the right movies
2008-05-13 09:19:42
Although a pioneer in international co-production among private film companies, Huayi still directs most of its attention to the local market."It took America about 100 years to promote its culture so that Hollywood films sell in every corner of the globe," Wang says.