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The Factory Price, Or, The Price of Friendship
A scene from the markets at Dong Tai Road. Shortly after coming to China, we made friends with some of the merchants in a classic old market street called Dongtai…
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Provident Living: Some Practical Tips on Used Cars
While visiting family in Utah, I spent a good amount of time helping a son buy a used car. Here I’d like to share a few experiences that might help…
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Homes Rented By Non-Owners: A Scam That Blessed One Woman in Chicago
There’s a rotten scam that is preying upon many needy Americans looking for places to rent. In one variation of this scam, a con artist gets detailed information about a…