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Nevertheless, the Gongs' living standards don't exactly fit into the Chinese definition of frugality. They live in a cozy two-bedroom apartment in downtown Dagang and drive to work every day in a Kia Cerato that, according to Gong, about 70% of the locals still deem a luxury. But they are not carrying a mortgage, which could have easily added another 2,000 yuan (almost $300) to their monthly expenditures. Gong's parents chipped in with their savings to help the young couple purchase the apartment...
...would deem a lot of positions to be critical, so there’s a lot that needs to be figured out,” Jaeger said...
From the moment that he entered the room, the audience fell silent in deference to a man whom many deem the face of African literature for the past half-century...
Members of Melstrom's group will contribute $500 annually and meet up to four times a year to decide on local charities to support with a grant--any cause its members deem worthwhile. For instance, Party with Purpose, in Hoboken, N.J., has raised more than $125,000 to fight Alzheimer's and help preserve the oceans. In Charleston, S.C., Chicks with Checks has contributed big bucks to battle breast cancer and support a local hospice...
...inevitable outcome of such a building process, but when these situations do occur for joint benefit, they must be fully pursued. The Allston Development Group must fully consider how each side will be affected by their plans, and act for the greatest possible benefit. Harvard may often deem that the greatest benefit will happen when the University grows, and that is their prerogative. What must be their priority is easing the relationship with Allston, and capitalizing on chances to better the ongoing relationship...