Some tidbits on Chinese customs that differ from Western culture. I’m making notes as I go along to try to remember. Here are a few:
How to Barter in China
 
How do you barter at a Chinese market in China? I have heard that in the North (Beijing) you will pay 50% of the initial asking price. I have also heard that in the South (Hong Kong – Macau) you can begin by offering 10% of the initial price, with an ending price of 10-30% of the original asking price.
I have also heard that much patience is needed in bartering. It’s a necessary step in making purchases, and one that cannot be hurried through. It’s expected to be slow and take time.
Judas Priest Shreds
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v60lOLD0OPA
This is another musical parody. Very funny joke music video, even if you’re not a fan of Judas Priest.
Malmsteen Shreds
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8pAPeGJlks
This is one of those joke music videos where someone has used actual footage of an artist, but replaced the audio with funny stuff. I think this might be the kind of thing that is more humorous to fellow musicians. Yngwie Malmsteen parody with orchestra. Pretty funny high brow humor.
40 Reasons Why It’s Great To Be A Guy
 
40 Reasons Why It’s Great To Be A Guy
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The Retarded Policeman – Ep. 7
httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=_8ibV8dVuto
I know it’s not politically correct. But Muahahahaha this is funny…
Top 100 American Musical Works of the 20th Century
 NPR’s list of the The 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century. This is a fantastic list that I think will keep most music buffs busy for hours. This link includes audio files: http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/vote/list100.html#B
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Top Ten Genius Musicians of the 20th Century
Who do you think are the Top Ten Genius Musicians of the 20th Century? Pretty hard question to nail with only ten spots – but after a couple minutes of thinking about it here is my list. (Ask me tomorrow and it would probably be entirely different.)
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Poem for Easter Morning
Easter Morning poem by Edna Dean Proctor
Never Lie to a Woman
A man called home to his wife and said, “Honey I have been asked to go fishing up in Canada with my boss & several of his Friends.”