R.P. BenDedek
R.P. BenDedek
Revising History and Islamophobia
The issue of 'revising history' is an interesting one, and it is not limited to the American experience.
Sep 4, 2010 - 12:17:01 AM
R.P. BenDedek
The 'Secret of Qumran' Better than the 'Bible Code' or 'DaVinci Code'
But when it comes to religion, the church and the Bible, there is actually a genuine mystery that either gets swept under the table, or simply used to denigrate the Bible by saying that the Bible is rubbish.
Aug 20, 2010 - 12:35:08 AM
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Beware of the Emotional/Ideological Con
Often in my opposition to the lie which we call 'Political Correctness', and in my disdain for the Media which is more interested in selling newspapers than the truth, I remind people to check the facts of an issue, rather than allow themselves to be caught up in an emotional or ideological con job. This same warning applies to emails.
Aug 10, 2010 - 12:10:19 AM
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A Sad World Full of Cheaters
The shonky painter had not only cheated his client, but in providing the Licence Number for Green and Gold Painters North Lakes, he had put them in the firing line of an official Industry complaint. It leaves the question begging: 'Has this painter illegally used other painter's licences before?'
Aug 7, 2010 - 12:13:03 AM
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Location, Location, Location
When it comes to news coverage of Mideast skirmishes and conflicts, sometimes, to quote real estate agents worldwide, the only thing that matters is "Location, Location, Location!"
Aug 6, 2010 - 7:30:28 PM
R.P. BenDedek
The Future State of Egypt
If the winds of Islamic fundamentalism keep blowing as they have, coupled as they are in Egypt with a people unimpressed with the governments achievements, then before long, Egypt will once again crumble into the dust of history.
Jul 29, 2010 - 12:35:12 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 19
By the time I went to work at the Yancheng teachers college I had been teaching for five and a half years. That is a long time in China. I thought I had seen it all, but my experience with the students at that school took me to a whole new level.
Jul 25, 2010 - 12:16:48 AM
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Conspiracies in Hollywood and in Maine Chapels
It puts a whole new slant on the affair doesn't it, and in light of what Romulus wrote in 'Mansonism The Ideology', another whole new slant on things is evident that also constitutes both a scandal and a tampering with public perceptions.
Jul 21, 2010 - 12:21:17 AM
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The Two Faces of Smiles and Friendship
The most striking thing for me about the video was the several references to the issue of 'Smiling in your face while cursing you in their hearts'.
Jul 14, 2010 - 12:22:07 AM
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Finding Myself in China: Chapter 18
It is very difficult to remain calm in the face of lazy, arrogant and pretty much useless students, when they start on about their glorious culture and their pride in China. The politically correct can let their hearts bleed and fill with anger all they want at such words, because their reactions are as far removed from reality as their bodies are from China.
Jul 10, 2010 - 12:20:11 AM
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Finding Myself in China: Chapter 17
When I listen to activists complaining about their lot; when they berate their country and their people; when they talk about persecution and personal suffering, they really are in my opinion, talking through their asses. When you see what is endured by the 'outcasts' - the discriminated against sections of society in China, then you really know what suffering is.
Jul 5, 2010 - 12:20:46 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 16
Summer of 2007 (July-Aug), I was supposed to go back to Australia to visit my family. Since I had arrived in China, I had been back in Summer of 2003, Winter of 2004 and 2005, and then in 2006 I went back for one week for my youngest daughter's wedding.
Jun 26, 2010 - 12:06:10 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 15
One's self identity is not based on what one has or has done, but on knowing oneself sufficiently to be able to say, 'I am glad I am me!' My self worth is not dependent on 'your' approval, nor anyone else's. My self worth is dependent upon my doing my utmost to be as good a person as I can be in my dealings with people.
Jun 19, 2010 - 4:20:24 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Magic Mirrors and Media Bias: The Gaza Aid Flotilla.
When one honestly reviews the history of 'modern' Gaza one realizes that there is more hype than fact in the portrayal of what goes on there. I have written enough predictive material over the last few years that has come true as to know that the current Media B.S. and World Political Hand wringing over the recent debacle is nothing more than 'racism in disguise'.
Jun 5, 2010 - 12:33:24 AM
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Finding Myself In China Chapter 14
The Chinese speak each and every word distinctly and separately from each other. (Which also explains why most don't actually have an accent as such). Sentences like: 'how long will it be', are confusing because they don't recognise the word 'willit'.
Jun 5, 2010 - 12:13:05 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 13
My whole focus in teaching, is to firstly provide the theoretical skills of the mechanics of a conversation, and then to teach those skills through practical demonstrations, and from there moving on to allowing students to just use those skills however they like. The greatest secret to my success however, is that in Public Schools, students MUST pass the Oral Teachers exams, and so in class, EVERY TIME I ask a student to be involved in some type of discussion or other, it is a test for which a score is given. Students can find themselves having as many as 15 tests per semester.
May 30, 2010 - 12:25:34 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 12
In addition to the wonderful sights I saw that Summer, and the conversations I had with people like the priests from PuQi, the friendship and comraderie of my Chinese traveling companions was what really made my trip.
May 29, 2010 - 12:15:07 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 11
The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
May 22, 2010 - 5:00:20 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 10
These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself! Today's Chapter may however offend some people.
May 15, 2010 - 11:15:05 PM
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Hidden Face of EET Schools China: Scamming American Teachers: Bashing Chinese women
Private School Employers need to understand foreign culture. Had I not stood up to fight for this American Teacher, EET would have crushed her into the dust. One thing about foreign culture that the thoroughly despicable Chinese employers just do not understand, is that in foreign culture, 'we will not be silent'.
May 15, 2010 - 7:58:06 PM
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Foreign Teachers Beware: EET China Management Physically violent.
Today, in Baotou City Inner Mongolia China, I personally witnessed a Male manager of EET Baotou physically kick and beat a Female Chinese 'former office manager' of EET Baotou. The beating took place in the foyer of the Education Department Foreign Affairs Office whilst the female concerned was laying on her back on the floor.
May 14, 2010 - 11:52:00 AM
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Behind the Shanghai Expo
Right now as the non-Chinese world focuses on China and the Shanghai Expo, and as the myriad of excited foreigners prepare to step into a fantasy world of glitz and glamour, hype and smiling faces, one should be aware that there is for those of us who live and work in China, something more tangible and lasting than this expo.
May 12, 2010 - 4:27:05 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 9
Life in China for the foreigner is not about being followed around by the secret police all day, and constantly being pulled up in the street and asked for your identity papers.
May 12, 2010 - 12:20:56 AM
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China's Hardworking Honest Baotou Government Oficials
I have stated many times my faith in the Central Governments ongoing efforts to root out corruption, and in the article listed above wrote, 'Hu Jintao, the President of China, has for some time now, been demanding that members of the Communist Party and Government officials, perform their duties honestly and with transparency'. I am so pleased that my faith in Hu Jintao has been justified in this instance.
May 12, 2010 - 12:05:54 AM
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Mental Illness: Violence: Bad Bosses in China
I would have to state that I disagree with one section of the quote from that article listed above. I would not say that there is stress caused by the loss of old communist-era supports. In fact, I would say the opposite.
May 8, 2010 - 11:35:44 PM
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E.E.T. Baotou: No Licence to Hire Foreigners: Providing dodgy Visas
While details cannot be provided at this time, it is understood that there are measures currently being undertaken to bring EET Baotou and EET Shanghai to account for their actions in side stepping Chinese Employment laws.
May 5, 2010 - 11:35:04 PM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 8
Unless you have learned to live as the common Chinese live, how can it be said that you have 'experienced' the cultures and customs of China? We like to claim that we want 'The truth', but in fact, what we usually want is something 'glossy'; something entertaining or enjoyable. Truth is not always so kind.
May 5, 2010 - 12:30:24 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 7
These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Apr 24, 2010 - 12:15:52 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 6
These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Apr 21, 2010 - 12:35:31 PM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 5
These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Apr 17, 2010 - 12:25:22 AM
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Passover Principles of the USA
What a strange thing it is therefore, that in the land of 'Liberty' and 'Freedom' - The United States of America - that so many people despise their Judeo-Christian religious heritage and culture.
Apr 4, 2010 - 12:15:18 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 4
The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Apr 2, 2010 - 12:10:12 AM
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Chapters as Published: Finding Myself in China
Week by week publication of the chapters of 'Finding Myself in China' by R.P. BenDedek.
Mar 28, 2010 - 7:36:42 AM
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Heads Rolling in the News this week
From Afghanistan, to China to the Mexican border to Washington, the political landscape is certainly seething with volcanic activity, and we know how dangerous that can be. Is anyone safe anymore? Maybe we should ask CAIR about that.
Mar 26, 2010 - 12:20:18 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 3
The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Mar 26, 2010 - 12:10:32 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Divine Intolerance: A Rose by any other name!
It is not the means to a better world; of tolerance, love, acceptance and brotherhood, it is the manifestation of a 'psycho-spiritual' craving for recognition; recognition as a superior person, a righteous individual, a perfect man/woman.
Mar 23, 2010 - 12:10:08 AM
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The 'Red' Face of P.C.
When you submit yourself to culture and social etiquette for which you have a personal distaste, you are a slave with a 'red' face. When you are piece of excrement telling people that they must bow down to your dictates on what is socially, culturally and politically correct, you are a 'RED' face.
Mar 21, 2010 - 12:30:16 AM
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Finding Myself in China Chapter 2
The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years (2003-2010) have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Mar 19, 2010 - 12:15:07 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Finding Myself in China Chapter 1
The Title "Finding Myself in China" is a play on words, because from February of 2003 when I came to China with the purpose of staying just one year, until August 2007 when I commenced to write the first draft of this book, I have literally 'found myself'. These past 7 years (2003-2010) have returned to me my joy of living and gone now are my previous feelings that my life really had no purpose. Having found myself in China, I found myself!
Mar 12, 2010 - 12:10:45 AM
R.P. BenDedek
Hotels, Lantern Festival, and Murphy's Law
Since you will see, and no doubt wonder at their significance, a variety of night time photographs, let me start with the most recent example of Murphy's Law.
Mar 6, 2010 - 8:15:33 AM
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