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The BBC World Service has released the 2013 edition of its annual Country Ratings Poll, which surveyed over 26,000 people in 25 different countries. [ more › ]

Jews, why are they so smart? Why are those people, those Jew people, so damned smart? What particularly is it about them, apart from their Jew-ness, that makes them smart? Answers to these questions and more can be found in former top Chinese official Wu Guanzheng's new book. [ more › ]

BBC Country Ratings Poll: China and Japan much less popular, North Korea stable

RT @SCMP_News: Japanese mountaineer, 80, becomes oldest person to conquer Everest,

RT @megganpez: Great discussions at the GDC China advisory board meeting.

NINE people were killed in a fire that broke out in south China's Guangdong Province early this morning, the local government said.The fire broke out at 5:26 am at an automobile detailing center in the Nanhai District of the city of Foshan, sources with the provincial government's emergency office said.An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.

We're sure you were all very disappointed that Tuesday's Shenzhen poop news didn't come with a video. Well rest easy, as one has surfaced, showing that not only was this particular woman indiscriminate when it comes to choosing defecatory locations, she's also lightning fast. [ more › ]

Tired of the racket caused by the constant barrage of fireworks? You should consider a move to Beiling in Hubei province. After a small fire on a balcony caused by fireworks inspired a village-wide ban, Beiling residents are currently enjoying their 8th year of freedom from noisy pyrotechnics. [ more › ]

Written by Vouch Magazine Staff ... No your eyes do not deceive you, what you see here is in fact, based on the founding principles of boat building ... well sort of. And although it may very well look like something from the not to distant future that floats on water but looks like it could effortlessly fly in the air, the Adastra Superyacth is the result of John Shuttleworth's incredible mind and outside the box thinking. To be a bit more specific, we've have never seen anything like it in our lifetime. It is a culmination of unique design philosophy, years of experience and a knowledgeable understanding of aerodynamics. The inaugural launch of this timeless effort came back on the 11th of April 2012 in China for Hong Kong clients Anto and Elaine Marden, and by all accounts, we're sure they were impressed. But the Adastra isn't just a 42.5m long water cruiser with a futuristic aesthetic, it's a marvel feat of engineering. Compared to it's predecessors, the Wireless, Earthrace and the Cable, all of which were based on the original Trimaran concept, the Adastra picks up technically where they left off pushing the envelope to achieve a harmony between luxury, fuel efficiency and speed. Shuttleworth and his team paid attention to every detail in the design. They performed a myriad of tank testing and radio controlled model tests to analyse stability and performance. Adjustments to the Outrigger height were optimized for ease of motion at sea, and a new outrigger shape was developed to increase stability in waves. Aerodynamics and hydrodynamics above the water line were carefully considered in the development the overall exterior which was kept streamline both for air and water passing over the structure. The smooth seamless, unbroken surfaces also help to reduce weight as the outer-skin forms part of the structure to absorb torsional loads. Powered by an 18c 1150 hp Caterpillar motor, this bad boy can travel a total of 4000mi. at a cruising speed of 17 knots. Details: One-off Custom | Price: $TBA(USD) Learn More At: JohnShuttleworth.com Vouch Magazine

Why are Jews so smart, ponders retired Chinese official