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If you are a professional and know English we can help you get to Canada..

By ETERNALNY on Jul 12, 2009, 15:24 (today).

If you are a professional and know English we can help you get to Canada.. Si es profesional y sabe Inglés le podemos ayudar a llegar a Canada.. Visit the websites below, when you are ready to get started. Send your email address, you will need to fill out an assement form to see if you qualify . Any questions feel free to give us a call. http://Citrn.blogspot.com/ http://Chisca.ca/ Jose D. Velasquez Bilingual U.S. 516-847-1436 CARL HOSEIN EXECUTIVE MANAGER. CITRN (CHIS Immigration Technical Resources Network) CSIC License No.: M052583 500 Danforth Avenue - Suite 309 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4K 1P6 Posted 1 day a

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By zhaoledan on May 9, 2009, 23:34.

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Volunteer Abroad as an Atlas Corps Fellow

By Atlas Corps on Feb 6, 2009, 09:08.

Atlas Service Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for their 2009-2010 fellowship positions in Washington, DC and Bogota, Colombia. All expenses are paid in this prestigious, fellowship program, including a living stipend, health insurance, visa, travel, training, and a $2,500 end of service award. Applicants must have 3 or more years of experience in the nonprofit sector, a college degree, fluency in English (and Spanish if applying to volunteer in Colombia), and a commitment to returning to their home country after one year. Candidates from outside the U.S. are placed at outstanding host organizations in Washington, DC including Ashoka, Asian American LEAD, CentroNía, Grameen Foundation, and Population Action International. Candidates from the U.S. are placed at organizations in Bogota like Give to Colombia and Oxfam GB. In addition to volunteering full time at their host organizations, Fellows are enrolled in a management development training program and join a growing network of nonprofit leaders from around the world. For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: www.atlascorps.org/apply.html. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2009.

I Survived the 2008 Beijing Olympics

By Peter on Nov 18, 2008, 03:37.

Great blogpost on the Olympics http://www.wanderstruck.com/2008/08/i-survived-the-2008-beijing-olympics/ "I attended the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and lived to tell the tale. I’m not sure how I did it, but I managed to pull it off. I knew it would be a big party, but I never expected it to be THAT big. I escaped Beijing as a shadow of my former self, my liver no doubt hating me and in need of some serious nap time. Rather than go over the Games day by day (which would be impossible given that they all sort of blend into one) I’ve highlighted a few things that stand out about my Olympic experience. I loved every moment of it, but one thing is sure, I’m glad it’s over. I’ll need four years to recover before London 2012."

Why are China travelblogs always about poo?

By Peter on Sep 22, 2008, 02:28.

Like this one: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jamesandruth/1/1222067640.html, called "the entry where ruth poo's a lot". The travel stories of China that I hear also often revolve around poo. I don't know. What is that?

Photos from Shanghai

By houstongal on Jul 4, 2008, 17:11.

I mentioned Yuyuan Gardens in my post about shopping in Shanhai so it's fitting for me to add some photos. This is one of the buildings in Yuyuan. You'll see lots of roof shots because I fell in love with the ornateness of the buildings. a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"> This one is one of my favorites because there are little dogs on the peaks. Of course, no building can be without a dragon. Note the warrior on horseback and a warrior on foot on the roof. Yuyuan Gardens also has vendors in stalls selling lots of tourist items including he nicer jewelry stores that are housed in these buildings. One of the Chinese restaurants we ate at in Pudong had ornately carved vegetables as decoration (and to eat!). We were looking forward to seeing how our food was going to be decorated. Imagine our surprise when this appetizer came to our table. Those are carrots forming the tower and the ham slices on a stick in between the two birds. The pollution in Shanghai is generally bad. The skies were gray every day for 3 weeks in July, when it's hot and humid (worse than Texas). This is a shot of Pudong from across the river. One of the best restaurants in Shanghai is M on the Bund, across from Pudong. They have a less expensive bar with a great patio for taking photos. This shot is of the riverboats that you can take - highly recommended! The buildings on the Bund are spectacularly lit at night. And the buildings on the Pudong side of the river are also lit. This was taken earlier in the evening...it's even prettier when it's darker. I wish I had more photos, but as you can see the pollution is awful and it's not a particularly pretty city. But it's worth visiting to go shopping!

Southern China Pics

By CatGirl on Jun 30, 2008, 12:06.

** Disclaimer** If you get queazy from pics of surgeries - please pull out of this post I have a family member that was invited to Southern China (cannot disclose exact area) to teach and train surgeons in that area a new (safer and better) surgical procedure that my family member "created" and is trying to train others world wide (the type of procedure will have to remain undisclosed too BTW) Here are some pics from that trip :) They are Very proud of their Coffee and Tea in that area!!! Tea Fields/Farming Poinsettas grow wild in the Southern Region - here is a Poinsetta Bush Romantic!!! Time to go to the Operating Room and Learn!

Shopping in Shanghai

By houstongal on Jun 24, 2008, 12:23.

To me, Shanghai doesn't offer much for the tourist. Sure, one can go to the Yuyuan Gardens one afternoon and maybe take a boat ride on the river (best at night to see the lights on the Bund). Luckily the shopping is terrific and stores are open until 10 pm daily. Here are some of my favorite places to shop: 1. Pearls - Freshwater pearls are cheap. Pearl City on Nanjing Road is the easiest place to get to. I usually stay in Xintandi and take the subway out to Nanjing Road (sorry, I don't remember the stop but I think it's near Remnin Park) and walk to the shopping area on Nanjing Road. There are lots and lots of department stores and restaurants on the pedestrian only section of Nanjing Road. Pearl City is located at 558 Nanjing Road East on the second and third floor above a KFC. Expect to bargain hard with the vendors. Yuyuan Gardens also has lots of vendors selling pearls and other jewelry (along with other souvenirs). 2. Tailor-made clothing - Nothing beats a custom made shirt or pants, especially when it's less expensive than buying retail. Cashmere and wool are plentiful, along with silk and cotton. You can get anything made at the South Bund Soft-Spinning Material Market including leather jackets, suits, dresses, blouses, jeans. Bring clothes to be altered or your favorite item to be replicated. Again, bargaining is to be expected. You can have clothes delivered to your hotel room for no extra charge. Typically takes 3 days to turn an item around. And when it arrives and it's too big or small, bring it back and have them alter it. The South Bund fabric market also sells plenty of silk souvenirs (placemats, table runners, photo albums, kleenex covers) and some fake purses. It's very crowded on the weekends. Address is 399 LuJiaBang Road. 3. Silk rugs - A large selection of silk rugs await you. Definitely cheaper than the US, but still not inexpensive. I liked being able to find rugs in oval and other shapes that are rare in the U.S. Silk rugs fold up nicely to fit in a suitcase. Golden Silk Road is not cheap, but they also sell wool rugs from Iran and other locations - 1394 West Beijing Road. The owner was once exiled to Richmond, VA and speaks very good English. 4. Antiques - Even if you're not a collector, the Old Town antiques area is just fun to wander around. It's near the Xintandi area and cover a number of streets. The animal market nearby is also supposed to be interesting (i.e., birds, fish, grasshopper cages). There are a number of clothing boutique stores near Yuyuan Gardens that are worth visiting. Remember, the women in China are more petite and a Small in the US is a Large in China. I've found electronics to be overpriced. The counterfeit markets are always on the move after being shut down two years ago. Ask around and I'm sure you'll find its new location. The Xintandi area is expensive, but there are lots of very good restaurants including a brew pub in the area. It's also close to one of the major shopping roads (I believe it's Hongqiao Rd). There is one item that I wish I purchased - a silk comforter. Similar to a down comforter, but more suitable for warm climates (like Houston!). One word of caution - Taxi drivers have no clue as to where anything is located other than the big landmarks (e.g., Yuyuan Garden). It's best to have someone write the address in Mandarin and also provide a map with nearby landmarks. The addresses provided above will not be sufficient for a taxi driver to find. I like to grab the business card (usually written in both Mandarin and English) of the hotel and shop specifically for the benefit of the taxi driver. Happy shopping!

Olympics

By sadhish kumar on Jun 24, 2008, 06:07.

It is my dream to watch any olympic games. But financially cant afford. I given chance I can volunteer. I can english fluently and five Indian languages. Sadhish Kumar.C India

Olympics for travelers?

By Peter on Jun 4, 2008, 04:26.

I would love to go to the Olympics, but I assume it's pretty expensive?