Comments for My Several Worlds http://www.myseveralworlds.com Destinations, Lifestyles, and Cultures in Asia Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:12:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Shock of Reverse Culture Shock by Paul http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2011/09/21/the-shock-of-reverse-culture-shock/#comment-84004 Paul Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:12:57 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6497#comment-84004 Thanks for this article. I was considering moving back, but after seven years in Taipei I don't think it's going to be the same at all... hell, i was an outsider before i left :P nah, you guys helped make up my mind, i'm staying forever!! Thanks for this article. I was considering moving back, but after seven years in Taipei I don’t think it’s going to be the same at all… hell, i was an outsider before i left :P nah, you guys helped make up my mind, i’m staying forever!!

]]> Comment on The Secret Lives of Taipei Housekeepers by Thomas P. http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2011/12/27/the-secret-lives-of-taipei-housekeepers/#comment-83933 Thomas P. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:33:39 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6711#comment-83933 > Jacqueline Liu is 60+ YO and has paid the 2 nannies in full. According to this Reuters report, she has not: http://taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2012/01/29/2003524161 "Prosecutors said Liu told one of the women she would pay her US$1,240 a month to work eight hours a day, five days a week — but only paid her US$450 a month and forced her to work 16 to 18 hours a day, seven days a week." And what has her age to do with this? It is somehow excusable to break the law if you are a senior citizen? > Jacqueline Liu is 60+ YO and has paid the 2 nannies in full.

According to this Reuters report, she has not: http://taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2012/01/29/2003524161
“Prosecutors said Liu told one of the women she would pay her US$1,240 a month to work eight hours a day, five days a week — but only paid her US$450 a month and forced her to work 16 to 18 hours a day, seven days a week.”

And what has her age to do with this? It is somehow excusable to break the law if you are a senior citizen?

]]> Comment on The Secret Lives of Taipei Housekeepers by Patrick Cowsill http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2011/12/27/the-secret-lives-of-taipei-housekeepers/#comment-83931 Patrick Cowsill Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:22:17 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6711#comment-83931 "Jacqueline Liu is 60+ YO and has paid the 2 nannies in full. Taiwan’s lack of nation-hood is the sole reason why she’s still in jail." Well, not exactly. The Polermo CTOC anti-trafficking Protocols (including smugging of migrants) have entered force and been signed and ratified by the US. There are federal laws against human trafficking (TVPRA), and victims can now sue their traffickers in federal courts. Even diplomatic relations are governed by custom, which doesn't include smuggling of migrants. This was in the Taipei Times yesterday: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2012/01/29/2003524161 I found this last part ironic to say the least: "The ministry [MOFA0 said it had proposed a comprehensive review of the privileges, exemptions and immunities in the treaty so that Taiwanese diplomats in the US will be guaranteed better rights in future." What is the ministry upset about exactly -- that its diplomats don't have the rights to abuse the help outside of Taiwan? “Jacqueline Liu is 60+ YO and has paid the 2 nannies in full. Taiwan’s lack of nation-hood is the sole reason why she’s still in jail.”

Well, not exactly. The Polermo CTOC anti-trafficking Protocols (including smugging of migrants) have entered force and been signed and ratified by the US. There are federal laws against human trafficking (TVPRA), and victims can now sue their traffickers in federal courts. Even diplomatic relations are governed by custom, which doesn’t include smuggling of migrants.

This was in the Taipei Times yesterday: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2012/01/29/2003524161

I found this last part ironic to say the least: “The ministry [MOFA0 said it had proposed a comprehensive review of the privileges, exemptions and immunities in the treaty so that Taiwanese diplomats in the US will be guaranteed better rights in future.”

What is the ministry upset about exactly — that its diplomats don’t have the rights to abuse the help outside of Taiwan?

]]> Comment on Taiwan Hot Springs Guide – Soaking Up Hot Spring Fever in Taiwan by Rory http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2011/11/16/taiwan-hot-springs-guide-soaking-up-hot-spring-fever-in-taiwan/#comment-83906 Rory Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:49:44 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6552#comment-83906 welcome to Taiwan ! i come from Kaohsiung in Taiwan~ we are very friendly to every foreigners~ welcome to Taiwan !
i come from Kaohsiung in Taiwan~
we are very friendly to every foreigners~

]]> Comment on Photo Essay: Where I Traveled To In 2011 by Lane http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2011/12/31/photo-essay-where-i-traveled-to-in-2011/#comment-83756 Lane Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:47:50 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6719#comment-83756 Some of the imagery was stunning. Some of the imagery was stunning.

]]> Comment on Learning How to be a Citizen of the World by June http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2011/11/24/learning-how-to-be-a-citizen-of-the-world/#comment-83532 June Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:06:31 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6579#comment-83532 Thanks Ava for the beautiful article. I love it! I would like to answer your question :- What made you realize that you’re a global citizen as it fits your definition? I love and inspired to travel around the world meeting people for work and leisure. What do you do to be a better global citizen? Most importantly, how has being abroad changed you? Trust and Respect. I appreciate every single moment, especially when I back home in Malaysia. Thanks Ava for the beautiful article. I love it!

I would like to answer your question :-
What made you realize that you’re a global citizen as it fits your definition?
I love and inspired to travel around the world meeting people for work and leisure.

What do you do to be a better global citizen? Most importantly, how has being abroad changed you?
Trust and Respect.
I appreciate every single moment, especially when I back home in Malaysia.

]]> Comment on Travel Taiwan: Orchid Island by Lane http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2012/01/05/travel-taiwan-orchid-island/#comment-83413 Lane Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:55:35 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6742#comment-83413 Through the words and images, you get a sense of the beauty of the island. Nicely done. Through the words and images, you get a sense of the beauty of the island. Nicely done.

]]> Comment on Shi-Yang Culture Restaurant Review by LondonEater - London Food Blog and Restaurant Guide http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2010/09/15/shi-yang-culture-restaurant-review/#comment-82452 LondonEater - London Food Blog and Restaurant Guide Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:59:43 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=5351#comment-82452 [...] are others : Andre in Taiwan ; My Several Worlds ; Taipei Times ; Pace J Miller [...] [...] are others : Andre in Taiwan ; My Several Worlds ; Taipei Times ; Pace J Miller [...]

]]> Comment on The Essential Guide to Celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing, China by Carrie http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2012/01/03/the-essential-guide-to-celebrating-chinese-new-year-in-beijing-china/#comment-81313 Carrie Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:48:41 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=6738#comment-81313 Hi Bill, There will be major fireworks every day during Chinese New Year in Beijing. The best day for viewing fireworks will be the 22nd this year. Hi Bill,

There will be major fireworks every day during Chinese New Year in Beijing. The best day for viewing fireworks will be the 22nd this year.

]]> Comment on Ankylosing Spondylitis: My Story by justin http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2009/05/24/ankylosing-spondylitis-my-story/#comment-81282 justin Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:34:06 +0000 http://www.myseveralworlds.com/?p=2419#comment-81282 Hi Carrie. My name is Justin and I'm also living with Ankylosing Spondylitis. I'm currently building a blog on wordpress, the web address is antiinflammatorylife.wordpress.com. The site will contain recommendations on diet, exercise, lifestyle, etc. All information is free, and I hope some of the things I do on a daily basis will help you and anyone else living with this affliction. You will find pictures and descriptions of meals, exercise routines, yoga, and other helpful advice - and of course you can ask me any questions anytime. The site is currently under construction, but I did throw a couple pics and info on there. I will post daily meals and exercise routines so you and anyone else can follow me, if you like. Soon I will finish a quick Bio on the site so you can get know a little about me. Let me know if you like what I'm doing and if its helpful to you in anyway. Also, thank you for sharing your your story. Hi Carrie.

My name is Justin and I’m also living with Ankylosing Spondylitis. I’m currently building a blog on wordpress, the web address is antiinflammatorylife.wordpress.com. The site will contain recommendations on diet, exercise, lifestyle, etc. All information is free, and I hope some of the things I do on a daily basis will help you and anyone else living with this affliction. You will find pictures and descriptions of meals, exercise routines, yoga, and other helpful advice – and of course you can ask me any questions anytime. The site is currently under construction, but I did throw a couple pics and info on there. I will post daily meals and exercise routines so you and anyone else can follow me, if you like. Soon I will finish a quick Bio on the site so you can get know a little about me. Let me know if you like what I’m doing and if its helpful to you in anyway. Also, thank you for sharing your your story.

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