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Documentary aims to end stigma of Chinese females that choose careers over getting married early

  With the exception of a few issues that remain stubbornly unresolved, the cause of women’s rights has made great gains over the past century throughout much of the western world. The fight for equal treatment is just beginning in many respects in developing countries like China though, as they often pressure women to get married not long after they have completed their schooling. While females are entering post secondary institutions in record numbers, they are still expected to get married before they are 25, unless they want to wear the burden of having the status of Sheng Nu attached…

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Top 6 Ways to Thank a Friend

Most of us have at least one friend that we can completely rely on. They’ll help you settle into your new home, look after your pets when you are out of town for a business assignment or lend a helping hand at your sister’s wedding, this endless list of favours can just go on. So, never let their gestures, their acts of kindness or lending a helping hand go unacknowledged and unappreciated. There are so many ways to thank them for all that they do to make your life shine. From a box of assorted chocolates to handcrafted cards or…

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Should I Send an eCard or a Traditional Card?

eCards can be good and bad. It all depends on point of view. There are a lot of different types of eCards. The ones that most people are used to seeing are the ones that are used on social media; the ones that are supposed to elicit a laugh. There are many different kinds of these, and they are usually entertaining and sometimes offensive. There are also funny birthday ecards here that you send through e-mail that are actually a nice alternative to regular paper cards. They can have just as much meaning, and with the ever-growing world of technology, it…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Internet Dating

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Once full of stigma, Internet dating has really taken off — now it’s only 15 percent stigma. More and more people are turning to the web in order to add some romance to their busy lives. There’s no doubt it’s more convenient than conventional dating: you can take your time, peruse (though it’s difficult not to feel like you’re looking at a catalogue), and exchange as many messages as you want before committing to anything. On the other hand, you can also be granted opportunities to express yourself in ways you’d struggle with in person, which can be freeing. However,…

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Four First Date Ideas That Don’t Suck

Let’s face it. There’s isn’t much that can be more nerve wracking than a first date. This is especially true if you really like the girl, and you really want to impress her. However, there are loads of first date horror stories that are result of the guy either trying too hard, or not trying hard enough. While you might not think that the planning of the date is not all that important, you couldn’t be more wrong. Planning is crucial, and the lack of it can pretty much guarantee that there won’t be a second date, or that all…

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