jimmy011087

There was something on the Hillsborough thread a week ago that essentially assigned people categories (black, red, yellow, green IIRC). Black meant you're fucked, don't treat, red was critical, treat immediately, orange can wait. Not sure how it works with contagious diseases though.

having been to the markets of Shanghai, i wouldn't trust anything is the genuine thing unless it's bought in the actual shop. That being said, I've bought many "market" items of clothing and 80% of them hold up okay and look as good as the real thing, just don't get ripped off. Imagine what you'd spend on the real thing and offer 5% of that going no higher than 10%. It's good practice to test where they deem unacceptable before you go buy stuff. Literally offer them like $1 (in yuan) for some jumper you like, walk off and see what they do. You will be surprised how low they vendors settle at. Seen so many gullible tourists pay a good 500% more than they should for stuff as well!

Unless he took overdrafts and credit cards out as well.

they have irish bars in Shanghai (Malones i think i went to, just of Nanjing Road). I'd imagine most big cities in China have Irish bars to cater for the expats

i'd say the main difference is that you probably have a few more workers rights, a better health and safety policy and better infastructure around you in USA. I bet for a lot of people, once they leave work, both have very little money relatively to support themselves.