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This is a different photo from the one I posted before. Yeah, I don't understand either. It's not like anyone knows the difference.

I've always been interested in China's economics. In less than 20 years, the country pulled itself from being a communist country into one of the most powerful countries. The sceptic in me always doubts the quick rising of China though.

Good to know.

Actually I'm always sceptical when it comes to anything Chinese. And wow, I sound like an economy expert already. Tak payah susah-susah belajar sampai PhD.

Look here, I'm not homing in on China only. I'm sure that America and most of the rich countries are doing the same thing too. It's a tough time for us all. And I don't understand why people are still surprised over Dubai's financial breakdown. Dubai is not a rich-oil country, and it only dabbles in property and tourism. So even if it looks like a rich country, the posterior beneath it is not.

Do you get what I'm trying to say?

Oh no!! I thought that Hollywood couldn't do anything worse after they butchered some of my childhood heroes but they just proved me wrong! Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern is bad enough but Blake Lively as Carol Ferris???? And she beat out the likes of Jennifer Garner, Eva Green, and Diane Kruger for the role??? She must have an insane casting couch act because she has no talent and good God, when compared to Eva Green and Diane Kruger, she's plain-looking! And the way she talks annoys me. Yes, I'm that easily annoyed.

*Photo is stolen from someone who must not be named.