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24857
I got my coverage for China through a link on TEFL.com. It's called 'Liaison International' and i have had it for almost 2 years. So Google that link, which...
Don Woods
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Jul 2, 2009
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Don: GREAT suggestion! These guys have the cheapest rated I've seen, since I've been here ... and they're underwritten by Nationwide. I'm not 60 yet, so I...
Bishop Raymond Allan ...
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Jul 2, 2009
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I'm glad, Ray. I can't claim credit, though, for being a pathfinder. I was equally confused when I first got to China and discovered it on the TEFL.com site...
Don Woods
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Jul 2, 2009
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24860
First...just a refresher reminder that most of you probably know: Health Insurance and Evacuation Insurance while in China are two completely different...
Don williamson
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Jul 2, 2009
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There is a fair bit of discussion about health insurance. However, it is also very important that you have people around you who have the details of your...
Ria Smit
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Jul 3, 2009
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It looks as if there is hope for cleaner energy in China. Business / Energy & Environment: Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert By KEITH BRADSHER, NY...
karenstanleyma
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Jul 4, 2009
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Just wondering what the standard procedure is for reimbursement of air fare. The Software College where I work allows 7000 RMB per year, but if you do not...
Eric Langager
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Jul 5, 2009
11:40 am
24864
The only insurance so far mentioned here is the one having a link at tefl.com.  Just for the record, in my age bracket (64-69) with $1000 deductible, health...
Satina Anziano
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Jul 5, 2009
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24865
... ======================================= Bit of a late reply and that particular problem is fixed, but there remains the problem that something similar may...
Tony Lee
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Jul 5, 2009
11:41 am
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... Is that on a typical FET salary of $500 a month? (I assume you're talking US$ ... Dave Nevin...
Dave
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Jul 5, 2009
11:42 am
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... No ... Yes KTF RAY p.s., even the "typical" FET salary, here, is more than $500/M...
Bishop Raymond Allan ...
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Jul 5, 2009
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... This has been raised several times in the past and the reasoning is that it is a reimbursement for expenses actually incurred. If you don't leave China...
Tony Lee
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Jul 6, 2009
1:33 pm
24869
Is anyone living/teaching in Xinjiang? If so, have you been affected by the riots in any way? Do you have a take on what is going on? ...
karenstanleyma
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Jul 6, 2009
1:38 pm
24870
Whether to buy international health insurance is a personal choice obviously. Haven't been on this site in a long time, and I might have missed the information...
Chris
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Jul 7, 2009
12:09 pm
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... TIC There is no standard. As some other have said, often you can get cash in hand if you are not going home. Some schools do this as a rule of thumb. Other...
Chris
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Jul 7, 2009
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Folks might find the book Oracle Bones interesting ... Margaret Rafferty...
Margaret Rafferty
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Jul 7, 2009
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24873
I will be cycling around Taiwan, arriving Taipei July 15th, leaving Aug 13th. If anybody wants to meet for a beer / meal, please advise including your phone...
alan
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Jul 7, 2009
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... I"ve had both - a free ticket provided by the uni, and 2 contracts that pay for a return ticket. One uni wanted to see a receipt but accepted a quote from...
Dave
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Jul 7, 2009
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Chris, do you have any external reference or citation for this health insurance law (China newspaper article, official announcement, etc.)? The coauthor of...
drgreg1212
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Jul 7, 2009
10:54 pm
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... No I don't. I have sources for other laws commonly not followed or not followed fully (two days off for Christmas, or the holiday of your religion). So...
Chris
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Jul 8, 2009
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Chris, My purpose in asking you for a reference or citation was not to challenge or discredit you. I am always on the lookout for important new information...
drgreg1212
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Jul 8, 2009
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Hi guys, Would like to know if anyone is aware that FB is currently blocked in China? Here where I am in Dalian, I could not log on this morning and am not...
wv_ras
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Jul 9, 2009
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It seems (at least, according to the article below) that the Chinese government has learned from the Iranian demonstrations, in which (as people probably...
karenstanleyma
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Jul 9, 2009
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Face book is blocked here in Ningbo. I guess it's because of the recent troubles. Alan Simpson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
alan
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Jul 9, 2009
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24881
I can't get it in Beijing, either. Marcy...
Marcy Bauman
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Jul 9, 2009
11:16 pm
24882
I don't know the answer to your question, but how about giving your information about teaching in Dalian and the climate. Others are trying to locate a good...
John Pullen
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Jul 10, 2009
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Having just returned to the states for the summer, I read that Facebook had been blocked because of the current "situation".   -Adrienne Tripp...
adrienne tripp
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Jul 10, 2009
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I will fly Hangzhou / Hong Kong / Taipei & wish to buy a camera. Any idea where is cheaper please. If Taipei can you access duty free on arrival? Alan...
alan
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Jul 11, 2009
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It's my opinion that Duty Free Shops at airports are one big rip off. Tobacco may be the exception. For cammera and other electronics, I think Hong Kong is the...
Don williamson
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Jul 11, 2009
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In a NYTimes editorial page article, Nicholas Bequelin provided some history of the U****r region. ...
karenstanleyma
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