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Hong Kong man caught smuggling 94 iPhones into mainland ChinaA man from Hong Kong was caught by customs officials at the Futian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province with 94 iPhone handsets strapped across his body on January 11. The unidentified man, dressed in a red sports jacket and sweatpants, gave himself away to officials with his stiff walking and awkward posture—he'd only been carrying two plastic shopping bags with him. Oh, and the alarm at the metal detection gate went off as he'd tried going through.The man reportedly had a history of smuggling expensive electronics into the mainland from Hong Kong. Brilliant effort, though.[via NetEase: http://shst.me/9o8]

Timeline PhotosThis little one is one of our newer babies...

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Father of hanyu pinyin just turned 109, 5 things about the system he invented #C...

Father of hanyu pinyin just turned 109, 5 things about the system he invented #China #Mandarin


Father of hanyu pinyin just turned 109, 5 things about the system he invented
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The father of hanyu pinyin, Zhou Youguang, turned 109 on Tuesday. The linguist and dissident came up with the system of transliterating Chinese characters into Roman letters in the 1950s.

So yeah, my eyes might've leaked just a little as I read through this and saw th...

So yeah, my eyes might've leaked just a little as I read through this and saw the photos. And I think Riley might just get a little extra attention today...


Here are 20 essential facts dog lovers must always remember. The last one made me cry so much.
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These 20 essential facts all dog lovers must always keep in mind were written by DogHeirs. These life lessons are sometimes easy to forget in our hectic lives, but when you remember that you are your dog’s whole world, these 20 truths are unforgettable. 1. Don’t ignore me for too long. I may only li…

Yep, this is what I've been saying all along, J.K. Rowling. I hope you can read...

Yep, this is what I've been saying all along,
From article: 'The impact of not having the love and attention of a dedicated carer is profound. It can cause stunting, developmental delays and psychological trauma. I have seen babies who have learned not to cry because nobody comes. I have met children so desperate for affection that they will crawl into any stranger’s lap.'


JK Rowling: Isn’t it time we left orphanages to fairytales?
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JK Rowling: Millions of children are locked away in institutions. Forget pretty murals, just close these places down

Here's a question to my readers. This week there's been a lot of buzz about a bl...

Here's a question to my readers. This week there's been a lot of buzz about a blog post that Nora Roberts wrote. The title was 'Bite Me' and was to a few who keep coming to her blog or Facebook page and telling her how much they didn't like her books, even on posts where she is announcing a new release. She said that is rude, like coming to her dinner party and telling her the food is awful, but others say it is a public space and should be allowed. doesn't deny that readers have a right to their opinion, she just thinks negative opinions should be posted on sites that encourage reviews, not the author's own Facebook pages. Personally, I think she's right. This here is my author page and if I want to keep it positive and keep out the naysayers, then that's what I'll do. What do you think? Should a reader be allowed to come to an author's page (Facebook, twitter, or blog) and spout off about how much they think that author's writing sucks?

Please don’t tell me I was lucky to be adoptedwww.washing...

Please don’t tell me I was lucky to be adopted
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An adoptee’s lifelong struggle to claim a world of her own

I <3 what this reviewer had to say after reading A Thread Unbroken! If you haven...

I ♥ what this reviewer had to say after reading A Thread Unbroken! If you haven't read it, you can get it at this link: http://amzn.to/14A3cJ2

Timeline PhotosMorning Exercise, Shanghai - Early risers ...

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Morning Exercise, Shanghai - Early risers perform traditional morning exercises on the Bund, Shanghai’s famous riverfront boulevard. Stretching and low-impact exercise have been staples in Chinese culture for centuries. - Photograph by Justin Guariglia

5 Questions Adoptees Are Tired of Being Asked

5 Questions Adoptees Are Tired of Being Asked


5 Questions Adoptees Are Tired Of Being Asked
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As an adopted teenager, I think there is a fine line between being curious and being nosey, especially when it comes to personal issues such as adoption....