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The Las Vegas of China

August 28th, 2007 · No Comments

New York Times: BiggerThanLasVegas?That’s Macao’s Bet. Las Vegas’s days as the capital of excess may be numbered. The $2.4 billion Venetian Macao Resort, scheduled to open here Tuesday, will give Sin City more than a run for its money.
My favorite line from the article? “But Macao’s average gambler is still a day-tripper from [...]

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Macao Leaving Las Vegas Behind

January 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

New York Times: Macao Surpasses Las Vegas as Gambling Center. Macao surpassed the Las Vegas Strip to become the world’s biggest gambling center in 2006, measured by total gambling revenue, according to industry analysts and government figures released today.
I suppose this is good news if you own or run a casino in Macao. [...]

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Top 8 Reasons to Learn English

December 20th, 2006 · 1 Comment

The United States requires applicants for naturalization to be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. However, the U.S. exempts older applicants who have resided in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for a long duration or those with a medical impairment that affects their ability to learn English. While [...]

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Tags: Chinese Culture · Education · Immigration · Law · Travel