Dubbing Asian television: Iron Chef only please

Return of the Pearl Princess is China’s most highly rated and beloved television series of all time, and in 2013, was dubbed for its American release.

The completed project has not been released.  Personally, I think that it is not the right series to showcase Chinese television to the Western world.

Firstly, Chinese television series are more related to Telenovelas, they are Continue reading “Dubbing Asian television: Iron Chef only please”

SIR NICHOLAS WINTON: SAVIOR TO 669 CHILDREN

Sir Nicholas Winton, as a 29 year old stock broker, in 1938 was suppose to go skiing for his holiday, but after a conversation with a friend, went to Prague instead.  It was here that he saw first hand refugees and the desperation of those who wanted to get out.  Parents were sending their children abroad, away from the imminent danger that they felt Hitler and Nazi Germany were to them.

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Your kids are your responsibility, so, take responsibility.

Your child is your responsibility, stop blaming others for their bad behaviour.

teachers
Parenting 101 in the 21st century

I am sick of the growing trend with parents who are insisting that their golden child is perfect and can do no wrong, and it is the teacher’s fault that their grades or personalities are not up to scratch. Continue reading “Your kids are your responsibility, so, take responsibility.”

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUCKS BECAUSE OF YOU

Helen Mirren pointing out the Spreader to Jimmy Fallon
Helen Mirren pointing out the Spreader to Jimmy Fallon

Public transport is there to be shared, not hogged.  And many of us have been guilty of bad behaviour on public transport at one time or another.  But it is time to amend our ways and start being more considerate.  Here’s a list of the top 5 inconsiderate things that people do on public transport: Continue reading “PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUCKS BECAUSE OF YOU”

12 SAFETY TIPS FOR OLINE DATING


Oh what fun it is trying to find love.  And if you’re wondering that was sarcastic or genuine, it’s written with a bit of both. There are some great people online, but the alarming fact is that 10% of sex offenders use dating apps to meet people (according to Statistic Brain).   Continue reading “12 SAFETY TIPS FOR OLINE DATING”

CATASTROPHE EP01: FUNNY AND CHARMING

Sharon waiting for Rob at the airport, with an appropriate sign
Sharon waiting for Rob at the airport, with an appropriate sign

There’s something about British comedies, they’re charming, sarcastic, witty and more often than not, politically incorrect and completely on the money and hilarious. The only downside is that they’re always too short, and the seasons leave you wanting more.  Catastrophe definitely falls into this category.

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MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Five golden rings
Five golden rings

We live in a world where we cry foul whenever we are treated unfairly, and I am thankful for this right.  One day, we will actually live in a fair world, but progress and social evolution isn’t going to be achieved if we side with tradition.  It is always the radical that pushes us forward towards a more enlightened and free life, it is not the traditionalist binding us to the ideals of the past.

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