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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/why-china-is-an-la-827975 "$20,000 on drinks is a plain night on the town," says one local restaurateur, as big-time Chinese money pours into Los Angeles, consuming everything from wine to diamonds to watches to cars to prime real estate (in one case...

Not much new to TIers, but still interesting read nevertheless... ;D Hail to our FCB overlords  >:D http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-09-30/80-all-new-home-buyers-irvine-are-chinese When RealtyTrac released its latest home sales report, "which shows single family home and condo sales through...

Yeah, a bit off-topic, but I thought it would be an entertaining read for those over-achievers and tiger moms of Irvine - there will always be those who are more extreme than you.  >:D http://nypost.com/2015/05/24/inside-the-bizarre-life-of-an-upper-east-side-housewife/...

Man, who says the Chinese aren't innovative?  >:D Gives a totally new meaning to "happy ending"  ;D http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/china-funeral-strippers-crackdown_n_7129272.html The Chinese government doesn't want any more strippers performing graveside. In a statement released...

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/unbelievable-things-chinese-students-doing-202022977.html Maybe not so unbelievable for most of us Irvine ppl, but that "yellow cow" test seat ticket scalping was pretty interesting.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4f1c7073623e4bcdaf639cb65a978c3e/businesses-cash-women-chase-bigger-butts NEW YORK (AP) ? Gym classes that promise a plump posterior are in high demand. A surgery that pumps fat into the buttocks is gaining popularity. And padded panties that give the appearance...

I hope you're all happy  ;D http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/08/08/on-the-road-to-happiness-a-pleasant-surprise-beats-a-sure-thing/ We've covered this before, but to repeat: Happiness = Reality - Expectations

http://www.latimes.com/local/orangecounty/la-me-asian-oc-20140714-story.html#page=1

[From Remodeling Magazine, October 2013] New Essentials Survey of million-dollar home owners shows what they want most Ninety-four percent of luxury home buyers would give up 1,000 square feet of living space in their next home if they could gain such trade-outs as living in a better...

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bmw-drivers-really-are-jerks--studies-find-214456020.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drivers of BMWs frequently come in for anecdotal criticism for habits on the road that...

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-05-10/friday-humor-overcompensating-china :D

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/04/world/asia/rat-meat-sold-as-lamb-in-china-highlights-fears.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/10035515/Shanghai-diners-fed-rat-mink-and-fox-instead-of-lamb.html Probably why I avoid "Made In China/PROC" food products as much as possible.

http://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/spaces/master-bedroom-sexist-racist-owner-suite-more-modern-220922686.html So, all you listing agents out there, try using "Owner's Suite" and see how that works out for you!  ;)

http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/outrageous-fast-foods-you-can-t-eat-in-america-224842296.html One of each, please...  :D Dry Pork and Seaweed Donut ... oh yeah...mmmmm  :P

For those who are interested in wonkish stuff: http://californiapublicpolicycenter.org/irvine-california-city-employee-compensation-analysis/ Looks like it's very good to work for Irvine.