Travel In China

Just wondering
I’m going to London soon to college and im a lil bid scared so i was JUST wondering
Yours Truly
♥ 5′3 Russian/American/Asian
♥ Non-Smoker/Non-Drinker
♥ Allergic to Alcohol
♥ Gotta have rice
♥ Camera PRINCESS
♥ Speak 2 fluents language
♥ World Traveler
*places I’ve lived:Russia/Khabarovsk/Moscow.China/Cal… Hills
♥ Total nerd
♥ future Jobs-Modeling and acting
♥ I’m always Funny!
♥ Not a morning person
♥ HAVE to watch the previews at the movies
♥ Get scared watching the previews for scary movies
♥ Can’t live without eyeliner & lipgloss
♥ Want to try Skydiving & Snowboarding
♥ MYSPACE = My Anti-drug
♥ Girly
♥ sweetheart
What I Adore
The color PINK
Shopping
Dancing
All types of Music
Xbox360
Roses
Playing in the Rain
(Virgin)Pina Coladas
Taking Pictures
French Tips
HOT CARS
Learning about other cultures
Italian & Chinese food
Adobo
Apples
Animals
Road Trips
Romance
Friends and Family
Candy
parties
all types of movies
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During World War II, FDR’s objective and message was simple: the purpose of the United States as a country, and of our involvement in the war, was the end of colonialism and imperialism. As most of the world was still living under the yoke of imperialism, this was incredibly powerful. It was expressed most directly at the Yalta Conference, when FDR said to Churchill: “you know, you’re going to have to give up India, and the rest of the British Empire,” to which Churchill replied “yes, I know, we’ll give it up eventually.” FDR snapped back “No! No, you’re going to give it up right away! And France is going to give up Indochina, and the Dutch are going to give up Java. I don’t care what this does to the European powers, I’m ending colonialism! We’re going to free these people, and we’re going to help them develop!”
But alas, it was not to be. Roosevelt died in 1945, and Truman was taken by Churchill’s counter-vision - that of a renewed British Empire, with America providing the muscle and the British financial and intelligence elite providing the brains and calling the shots. So, Truman essentially betrayed the US - he waged a relentless campaign to turn our Soviet allies into the enemy, imported fascism (ala McCarthy), shut down much of our vast productive apparatus built up during the war (which was to be used to help former colonies develop), turned the remaining elements into the modern-day military-industrial complex, and allowed the imperial powers (especially the British) to recolonize much of their lost territory. This state of affairs came to be known as the “Special Relationship” between the US and UK, and is the geopolitical dynamic which persists to the present day. Well, until now anyways.
President Obama seems to understand that the British Empire, like all empires inevitably, is now in its death throes, and that the only way for the US to provide for future prosperity and security is to make a clean break. His snub of Gordon Brown, and his ending of the “Special Relationship,” was deliberate, and was meant to send a clear signal to the other 3 great nations of the world - India, Russia, and China. The signal sent was thus: “We want to join with you in the cause of development and peaceful coexistence. We renounce imperialism, and will no longer be party to it.” This was further borne out in Sec. Clinton’s recent trips to those three countries, as well as the public clash between the US and UK as regards the G20 response to the financial mess. In effect, it was not only and extradition of America from the collapsing British Empire, but a declaration of war on it.
So, does that make sense now?

My Polish wife and I (British) met and married 4 years ago in Germany . We have since moved to China to live and work. On a recent trip to Thailand we suffered a 4.5 hour delay at the hands of the Thai immigration. Her Polish passport caused this delay. I could queue and enter Thailand with a simple “Visa on arrival” and this visa allowed me to stay for 30 days. My wife on the other hand had to enter into a different kind of ‘passport on arrival” which involved photos and lots of queuing. Eventually she arrived at the immigration officer and they said she could only stay for 12 days. Now obviously we should have looked into this before arriving but we presumed that now that Poland is in the EU and her entry would be as simple as mine with a UK passport.
This made me wonder if she can apply for a British passport although we do not live in the UK and have no real plans to ever go back and live there.
Can she have a UK passport? How long does this take? Must we live in the UK to do this? Can she keep her Polish passport as well?
I know this is a tricky question and I appreciate all of your help.

What did Queen Victoria ban from her funeral?
The colour black - instructing mourners to wear white. Even the weather obliged - the ground was covered with snow.
How much money is made a day in the Bank of England and Royal Mint?
The Bank of England produces £26,731,450 a day in banknotes. The Royal Mint is responsible for producing coins, and issues 4.1 million new coins per day.
Where is the centre of England?
A survey in 2002 by the Ordnance Survey pinpointed Lindley Hall Farm, near Fenny Drayton, Leics, as being at the centre of England. Historically, Meriden in the West Midlands claimed this title.
Why isn’t the Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames in London straight?
It was built with bends so that horses would not be able to see the light at the other end and bolt for the exit.
ANIMAL WORLDI have been told that banana trees can walk - is this true?
They can move up to 15 cm per year. This is because they have no central root, but lateral roots which grow and move towards the sun.
What do you call a group of bears?
A sleuth of bears. There are packs or routs of wolves and murders or storytellings of crows.
Why does a swarm of midges not get knocked to the ground when it’s raining?
A falling raindrop creates a tiny pressure wave ahead of it as it falls. This wave pushes the midge sideways and the drop misses it.
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The difference between lettuce and humans is less than you might think
If bees died out, what would be the result?
All life on Earth would die within an estimated four years. Most food crops rely on bees to pollinate them, so if bees die out, so do humans.
SHOWBIZWho was the original Pretty Woman?
Roy Orbison’s wife, Claudette. Asked once if she needed cash to go out, a friend said: “A pretty woman never needs any money.”
What name did Daryl Walters write under?
Enid Blyton - best known for the Famous Five and Secret Seven series. She died in 1968 at the age of 71.
Is it true that Paul McCartney stopped it raining at a concert?
Yes. He hired three jets, at a cost of £28,000, to spray dry ice in the clouds above a concert at St Petersburg’s Palace Square, thus preventing rain.
What was unusual about the rain in the 1952 film Singing In The Rain?
The rain was water mixed with milk. The crew did this so the raindrops and puddles would show up on film.
What does “tardis” in Dr Who mean?
The model of TARDIS is an obsolete Type 40 TT capsule. TARDIS stands for “Time And Relative Dimensions In Space”.
FOOD
How many varieties does Heinz have?
Henry Heinz adopted the slogan ‘57 Varieties’ because he liked the numbers 5 and 7. Including divisions and subsidiaries, they actually have around 1,300.
What is the name of the bumps on a raspberry?
Druplets. The raspberry is not a berry but an aggregate fruit of numerous drupelets around a central core.
HUMAN WORLDYou will produce 121 pints of this in your life - what is it?
Tears. The average person will also eat 10,000 chocolate bars and have 7,163 baths.
Is it true that women have twice as many pain receptors on their bodies than men?
Yes. Women have (on average) 34 nerve fibres per square cm of facial skin compared with just 17 for men.
Are there any countries in the world that don’t have McDonald’s fast-food restaurants?
There are none in Greenland, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, most of the Middle East, Guyana, Papua New Guinea, Burma, Vietnam and most of Africa.
After Neil Armstrong said “that’s one small step for Man, one giant leap for mankind”, what were his next words?
He continued: “Yes, the surface is fine and powdery. I can kick it up loosely with my toe.”
Who made the first mobile phone call in Britain?
Comedian Ernie Wise was chosen to make the call by mobile phone operator Vodafone on January 1, 1985. From the middle of London’s St Katharine’s Dock, he phoned Vodafone’s headquarters at Newbury, Berks.
Which are the top four biggest employers in the world in terms of staff?
Walmart (2.4 million people), the Chinese Army (2.3 million), the Indian State Railways (1.5 million) and the NHS (1.4 million).
Who was born in 1959 and couldn’t bend her legs for the first six years of her life, has a brother called Todd and two sisters?
Barbie, the famous doll, was “born” in 1959, couldn’t bend her legs until 1965, has a brother called Todd, and no, she has five sisters.
How much money will the average person in the UK spend in their lifetime?
Men will spend £1,717,118 and women just £1,363,729. Of that, £286,311 goes to the taxman.
What caused 73 accidents in Britain in 2002?
Toothpaste tubes. Surprisingly, 823 accidents are caused by letters and envelopes.
How many miles does the average woman walk in her lifetime while vacuumcleaning?
7,300 miles. Men only walk an average of 850 miles.
SPORTWhat do John Lennon and Gary Lineker have in common?
Both were given the middle name Winston - after Churchill. Lineker also shares a birthday with Churchill on November 30.
WORDSWhat is the weirdest pub name?
Poosie Nansie’s in Ayrshire, but there are many: Sally Up Steps in Bolton; Donkey On Fire in Ramsgate; Oxnoble in Manchester; Who’d A Thowt It in Berkshire; Tafarn Sinc in Carmarthenshire, and the shortest - Q in Stalybridge.
In rhyming slang, a Douglas Hurd is a third-class degree at university, and a Desmond Tutu is a 2:2, but what is a 2:1 in slang?
In degree rhyming slang a 2:1 is known as Attila (the Hun) or Don (Juan). A 1st is Geoff (Hurst) or Damien (Hirst), while a 3rd is also known as a Thora (Hird).
Why do people say “cobblers” when they believe something isn’t true?
The expression “cobblers”, meaning nonsense or rubbish, derives from “cobbler’s awls”, Cockney rhyming slang for “balls”.
Why is New York the Big Apple?
The name first appeared in the 1920s as horses were rewarded with apples on its many race tracks. A 1971 official tourism campaign first used the expression.
Where does the term “purple patch” originate?
The phrase, describing a period of success and good form, derives from Roman times, when only noblemen could afford purple dyes and cloth.
WORLD TRIVIAWhere is Europe’s largest roundabout?
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris - which is the meeting point of 12 avenues. No vehicle insurance policy is valid on it.
How long would it take to walk to China and back?
The distance London-Beijing is 5,070 miles, so it’s a 10,140-mile round trip. Walking speed 4mph; 2,535 hours’ walking time; eight hours’ walking per day: 316.8 days.
What is the most expensive liquid in the world?
Scorpion venom - used in medical research and which costs £1,038 for a 0.2ml sample (that’s £5,302,725 per litre).
AND FINALLYGive me three statistics that will wow my friends.
• 76 people die each year playing Twister.
• Linda McCartney sold more veggie meals than husband Paul sold records.
• Humans share a third of their DNA with lettuce

I bought the book in 2001 in London and I think it was published in 2000/2001. The book is about the author’s trip through Spain on a bicycle. She is a british woman who, at the time she decided to do this, was working in China I think. She took some time to find a bike, train a bit, and then went on her way. She flew to Spain and biked from city to city.
Do you know the name of the book and/or author?

I am a holder of the ‘Home Return Permit’ (HRP) held by Hong Kong citizens (I am a HK ID card holder), as well as a British Passport holder.
Normally I would enter China using the ‘HRP’ however this has expired and I am going on a trip to China in the next few weeks.
I am currently living in the UK and not had a chance to return to Hong Kong to get it renewed, therefore I will need to enter China with my British Passport and visa for China.
My question is, when I return to Hong Kong will this affect my re-application for the HRP as their records will show that I have entered China as a British citizen and HRPs are not issued to non-PRC citizens.
Will this be a problem or am I worrying too much?
Hope that has been clear enough to understand!

Hi, i am a british citizen with a full passport of 9 more years. I am in Turkey on holiday and want to visit China. Do I have to go to Istanbul for a visa or can I get on in Hong Kong? If I fly into Hong Kong do I need a return or onward ticket. At this stage I just want to travel so dont know what my onward plans will be, I like to make my mind up on a daily basis so want to just buy a one way ticket to Hong Kong and then go into China to tour for 90 days. Is this possible? has anyone any info on what I need for my chinese tourist visa or what amount of cash I need. I have some friends I want to visit in China is it best to mention this or not when applying