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Do I Need a VPN On All My Devices?
Yes, you need a VPN on all your devices. For the most part, VPN clients are the same for both Windows and macOS. But that's not always the case, and I have found marked performance differences depending on the platform. I have split out reviews of Mac VPN applications, in case you're more into fruit than windows. Qwer432
For mobile devices, the situation is a little thornier. Most companies offer VPN apps for Android and iPhones, which is great because we use these devices to connect to Wi-Fi all the time. VPNs don't always play nice with cellular connections, but it takes some serious effort to intercept cellphone data. That being said, law enforcement or intelligence agencies may have an easier time gaining access to this data, or metadata, through connections with mobile carriers or by using specialized equipment.
Do you use a less common OS? That won't necessarily protect you online. People spying on network traffic don't care what kind of computer it's coming from. Accordingly, we offer a roundup of the best VPNs
for Linux as well as tips for how set up a VPN on your Chromebook.
Note that you can skip client apps altogether and connect to the VPN service simply using your computer's network control panel. In some situations, this is the only way to use a VPN, but it comes with major drawbacks. For one thing, it's tedious. For another, client apps give you access to more features. Since you're paying for the bells and whistles VPN companies offer, you may as well be able to use them.
Unfortunately, not all devices can run VPN apps. Your smart fridge, for example, isn't a likely candidate for convenient app use. If this is a concern for you, you can configure your router to use a VPN connection, or purchase a pre-configured router from some VPN companies. This encrypts data as it leaves your safe home network for the wild web. Information sent within your network will be available, and any smart devices connected to your network will enjoy a secured connection. I haven't tested this kind of setup, but I've come to believe it's impractical for most people. There are plenty of situations, which I address below, where you'll have to switch off your VPN, and that's a bit trickier on a router than on a computer or mobile device.
See How We Test VPNs
What a VPN Won't Do
We should note that there are multiple ways your behavior can be tracked online—even with a VPN, things like cookies allow companies to track your internet usage even after you've left their sites. Fortunately, we have a handy guide to pruning cookies on your browser.
VPNs also only do so much to anonymize your online activities. If you really want to browse the web anonymously, and access the Dark Web to boot, you'll want to use Tor. Unlike a VPN, Tor bounces your traffic through several server nodes, making it much harder to trace. It's also managed by a non-profit organization and distributed for free. Some VPN services will even connect to Tor via VPN, for additional security.
It's worth noting that most VPN services are not philanthropic organizations that operate for the public good. While many are involved in progressive causes, they are all still for-profit organizations. That means that they have their own bills to pay, and they have to respond to subpoenas and warrants from law enforcement. They also have to abide by the laws of the country in which they officially reside.
This is why it's so important to read the privacy policy for VPN services, and to find out where a VPN company is headquartered.
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/5-ways-to-stay-safe-online/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/how-to-stream-nfl-games-live/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/how-to-stream-nfl-games/
Yes, you need a VPN on all your devices. For the most part, VPN clients are the same for both Windows and macOS. But that's not always the case, and I have found marked performance differences depending on the platform. I have split out reviews of Mac VPN applications, in case you're more into fruit than windows. Qwer432
For mobile devices, the situation is a little thornier. Most companies offer VPN apps for Android and iPhones, which is great because we use these devices to connect to Wi-Fi all the time. VPNs don't always play nice with cellular connections, but it takes some serious effort to intercept cellphone data. That being said, law enforcement or intelligence agencies may have an easier time gaining access to this data, or metadata, through connections with mobile carriers or by using specialized equipment.
Do you use a less common OS? That won't necessarily protect you online. People spying on network traffic don't care what kind of computer it's coming from. Accordingly, we offer a roundup of the best VPNs
for Linux as well as tips for how set up a VPN on your Chromebook.
Note that you can skip client apps altogether and connect to the VPN service simply using your computer's network control panel. In some situations, this is the only way to use a VPN, but it comes with major drawbacks. For one thing, it's tedious. For another, client apps give you access to more features. Since you're paying for the bells and whistles VPN companies offer, you may as well be able to use them.
Unfortunately, not all devices can run VPN apps. Your smart fridge, for example, isn't a likely candidate for convenient app use. If this is a concern for you, you can configure your router to use a VPN connection, or purchase a pre-configured router from some VPN companies. This encrypts data as it leaves your safe home network for the wild web. Information sent within your network will be available, and any smart devices connected to your network will enjoy a secured connection. I haven't tested this kind of setup, but I've come to believe it's impractical for most people. There are plenty of situations, which I address below, where you'll have to switch off your VPN, and that's a bit trickier on a router than on a computer or mobile device.
See How We Test VPNs
What a VPN Won't Do
We should note that there are multiple ways your behavior can be tracked online—even with a VPN, things like cookies allow companies to track your internet usage even after you've left their sites. Fortunately, we have a handy guide to pruning cookies on your browser.
VPNs also only do so much to anonymize your online activities. If you really want to browse the web anonymously, and access the Dark Web to boot, you'll want to use Tor. Unlike a VPN, Tor bounces your traffic through several server nodes, making it much harder to trace. It's also managed by a non-profit organization and distributed for free. Some VPN services will even connect to Tor via VPN, for additional security.
It's worth noting that most VPN services are not philanthropic organizations that operate for the public good. While many are involved in progressive causes, they are all still for-profit organizations. That means that they have their own bills to pay, and they have to respond to subpoenas and warrants from law enforcement. They also have to abide by the laws of the country in which they officially reside.
This is why it's so important to read the privacy policy for VPN services, and to find out where a VPN company is headquartered.
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/5-ways-to-stay-safe-online/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/how-to-stream-nfl-games-live/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/how-to-stream-nfl-games/
Geo-blocking is used on websites to prevent shoppers in some countries
from being able to buy products and services for cheaper prices
overseas. Unfortunately, it seems that not all retailers have embraced
the web as a 'borderless world', and geo-blocking is a popular way of
forcing Australians to pay more online. Qwer432
How do I know if I've been geo-blocked?
If you try to buy something by adding to your cart on a site like Amazon, for example, but can’t complete the checkout and order, then it's likely you've hit a geo-block. If you can’t watch a show on the BBC's iPlayer service or can’t log in to a US Netflix platform, then you've probably been geo-blocked. If you try to book tickets to sporting events, festivals or theme parks online but you're prevented, then, you guessed it, geo-blocked.
Geo-blocking is, in a technical sense, a way that service providers, businesses and digital platforms restrict access to their services or products to users within a country or certain geographical area.
How do sites know I'm out of the country?
Websites use specialised technology called 'geolocation software' that finds the location of web users by identifying their computer's IP address, which contains:
a number assigned to the computer
usually the user's internet service provider (ISP)
the country they reside in.
Some sites may also restrict overseas credit cards, overseas bank accounts and international payments, and not provide PayPal, which can be used across the web.
Why is geo-blocking used?
Restricting access to content based on where you are in the world is a popular strategy used far too often by multinational tech giants. Using copyright and licensing restrictions, they can set varying prices for their products in different places around the globe. The frustrating reality of geo-blocking is common for Australian consumers, and we're often charged hefty mark-ups on products from companies like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon based on our IP address. Online media streaming services like Netflix and Hulu also divide the globe into segments, only granting access to those with a certain IP address.
Is bypassing geo-blocking legal?
The legality of getting around geo-blocking is a bit of a grey area. Some copyright experts claim that anyone who promotes devices or programs that encourage people to infringe copyright are breaking the law. However, CHOICE believes consumers who bypass measures employed to geographically restrict copyrighted content should be exempt. Why? Because they're only accessing products and services that are being provided knowingly and willingly by the copyright holder.
It's legal to use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect your online transactions from hackers. In Australia, Malcolm Turnbull has previously stated that it’s not illegal to use a VPN to access geo-blocked content on overseas sites, despite content deals between studios and streaming platforms that restrict access through geographic locations.
However, it's also important to note that circumventing geo-blocks may breach the terms and conditions of the company you're buying from – and if you're found out, your account could be cancelled, losing you credit and access to your downloads.
According to the ACCC, your rights when using overseas-based companies to buy products may not be protected by Australian Consumer Law. While some companies like Apple have international warranties, others like Canon and Nintendo refuse to recognise products bought internationally under domestic consumer law.
How would a VPN help?
You can use a VPN
to access TV, movies and media not normally available in Australia, as well as shop on some overseas sites. A VPN (virtual private network) gives your devices a private, secure internet connection so others can't see your information or location, which can allow you to get around blocked overseas websites. Using a VPN server that's in the same country as the website you're attempting to access should give you access to media and services usually not available to Australian residents. A word of caution before signing up for a VPN – don't assume it'll guarantee you unfettered access to sites and service across the web. Some platforms, such as Netflix, are trying to block people using VPNs to access their services from another country. It's a bit like a game of cat and mouse: whenever a technical restriction is imposed, there are the workarounds that suddenly appear as a response.
An alternative to using a VPN service is to adopt a US-based Domain Name System (DNS) server, for about $5 per month. Rerouting your internet connection through a DNS server – easier to do than it sounds – can also trick a website into believing you're in another country.
If documentaries or international news are more your thing, you may be able to access BBC iPlayer and international news networks, usually blocked here in Australia, in a similar way.
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/page/2/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/2019/08/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.net/
How do I know if I've been geo-blocked?
If you try to buy something by adding to your cart on a site like Amazon, for example, but can’t complete the checkout and order, then it's likely you've hit a geo-block. If you can’t watch a show on the BBC's iPlayer service or can’t log in to a US Netflix platform, then you've probably been geo-blocked. If you try to book tickets to sporting events, festivals or theme parks online but you're prevented, then, you guessed it, geo-blocked.
Geo-blocking is, in a technical sense, a way that service providers, businesses and digital platforms restrict access to their services or products to users within a country or certain geographical area.
How do sites know I'm out of the country?
Websites use specialised technology called 'geolocation software' that finds the location of web users by identifying their computer's IP address, which contains:
a number assigned to the computer
usually the user's internet service provider (ISP)
the country they reside in.
Some sites may also restrict overseas credit cards, overseas bank accounts and international payments, and not provide PayPal, which can be used across the web.
Why is geo-blocking used?
Restricting access to content based on where you are in the world is a popular strategy used far too often by multinational tech giants. Using copyright and licensing restrictions, they can set varying prices for their products in different places around the globe. The frustrating reality of geo-blocking is common for Australian consumers, and we're often charged hefty mark-ups on products from companies like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon based on our IP address. Online media streaming services like Netflix and Hulu also divide the globe into segments, only granting access to those with a certain IP address.
Is bypassing geo-blocking legal?
The legality of getting around geo-blocking is a bit of a grey area. Some copyright experts claim that anyone who promotes devices or programs that encourage people to infringe copyright are breaking the law. However, CHOICE believes consumers who bypass measures employed to geographically restrict copyrighted content should be exempt. Why? Because they're only accessing products and services that are being provided knowingly and willingly by the copyright holder.
It's legal to use a virtual private network (VPN) to protect your online transactions from hackers. In Australia, Malcolm Turnbull has previously stated that it’s not illegal to use a VPN to access geo-blocked content on overseas sites, despite content deals between studios and streaming platforms that restrict access through geographic locations.
However, it's also important to note that circumventing geo-blocks may breach the terms and conditions of the company you're buying from – and if you're found out, your account could be cancelled, losing you credit and access to your downloads.
According to the ACCC, your rights when using overseas-based companies to buy products may not be protected by Australian Consumer Law. While some companies like Apple have international warranties, others like Canon and Nintendo refuse to recognise products bought internationally under domestic consumer law.
How would a VPN help?
You can use a VPN
to access TV, movies and media not normally available in Australia, as well as shop on some overseas sites. A VPN (virtual private network) gives your devices a private, secure internet connection so others can't see your information or location, which can allow you to get around blocked overseas websites. Using a VPN server that's in the same country as the website you're attempting to access should give you access to media and services usually not available to Australian residents. A word of caution before signing up for a VPN – don't assume it'll guarantee you unfettered access to sites and service across the web. Some platforms, such as Netflix, are trying to block people using VPNs to access their services from another country. It's a bit like a game of cat and mouse: whenever a technical restriction is imposed, there are the workarounds that suddenly appear as a response.
An alternative to using a VPN service is to adopt a US-based Domain Name System (DNS) server, for about $5 per month. Rerouting your internet connection through a DNS server – easier to do than it sounds – can also trick a website into believing you're in another country.
If documentaries or international news are more your thing, you may be able to access BBC iPlayer and international news networks, usually blocked here in Australia, in a similar way.
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/page/2/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.com/2019/08/
http://www.vpnsnetflix.net/
Yes! Please be aware that in any situation where there might be a
medical necessity to cut off or remove a tungsten ring--for instance
excessive weight gain, hand injury, etc.,--removing a tungsten ring
doesn't pose much more of a challenge than cutting through a gold or
platinum wedding band. In our own jewelry shop, as in many other jewelry
shops, we have a cutting tool designed for cutting titanium and
tungsten wedding bands. In addition, tungsten bands can be fractured
into pieces using vise-grip pliers. When we contacted our local hospital
emergency room and asked if they were equipped to remove tungsten
wedding bands in an emergency, they told us that most hospital emergency
rooms are prepared to handle almost anything, and assured us that it
would be no problem for them.tungsten
During our 35+ years of jewelry repair experience, we've only seen a dozen or so rings that have been cut off in hospital emergency rooms, and in most of those cases the rings had been bent out-of-round and were putting painful pressure on the finger. Tungsten rings will not crush or bend out-of-round, so if you shut your hand in a car door or drop a heavy object on it, a tungsten wedding band is likely to fracture into several pieces and fall off your finger freely. You might be safer wearing a tungsten ring than a precious metal band! Nonetheless, check with your local jeweler or medical facility if you have concerns.
Sizing and Engraving
Because of the extreme hardness and durability of tungsten, tungsten wedding bands cannot be sized like gold, silver or platinum rings, so please take extra care in determining the proper size. Also, engraving a tungsten wedding band is possible but it is very faint and difficult to read. Because of this, we have chosen not to offer engraving on Tungsten rings.
*Warranty
Moissanite Bridal offers the best tungsten ring warranty available! Our tungsten carbide rings are engineered to be maintenance free, and we provide a lifetime warranty on the sizing, polish, textures, and against breakage. Under normal usage, there will be little or no wear on both the polish and the textures of the tungsten carbide. Precious metal inlay material is excluded and is designed to exhibit a contrasting textured appearance after normal wear.
Our tungsten ring warranty includes lifetime ring size exchanges (tungsten carbide wedding bands cannot be resized conventionally due to their extreme hardness) plus we warrantee the polish and texture of our tungsten carbide wedding bands for life. If a Moissanite Bridal tungsten carbide wedding band ever needs to be re-polished, refinished, exchanged for sizing, or replaced due to fracture or breakage, all that is required is to return the ring with a copy of the original receipt, plus $35 for handling and return shipping. For diamond tungsten bands, the fee is $65. For inlaid tungsten bands, there is a small deductible depending on your inlaid metal: Sterling silver inlays require a deductible of $75 per ring. 14K and 18K gold inlays run $85 per ring, and platinum inlays are $135 per ring.
Please Note: Tungsten carbide rings are not indestructible. Therefore, Moissanite Bridal will void the warranty if a ring is altered in any way, including engraving, sizing, drilling, stone setting, polishing, boiling, cleaning with harsh chemicals, soldering, burning or showing evidence of obvious repeated physical abuse, such as striking with a hammer.
During our 35+ years of jewelry repair experience, we've only seen a dozen or so rings that have been cut off in hospital emergency rooms, and in most of those cases the rings had been bent out-of-round and were putting painful pressure on the finger. Tungsten rings will not crush or bend out-of-round, so if you shut your hand in a car door or drop a heavy object on it, a tungsten wedding band is likely to fracture into several pieces and fall off your finger freely. You might be safer wearing a tungsten ring than a precious metal band! Nonetheless, check with your local jeweler or medical facility if you have concerns.
Sizing and Engraving
Because of the extreme hardness and durability of tungsten, tungsten wedding bands cannot be sized like gold, silver or platinum rings, so please take extra care in determining the proper size. Also, engraving a tungsten wedding band is possible but it is very faint and difficult to read. Because of this, we have chosen not to offer engraving on Tungsten rings.
*Warranty
Moissanite Bridal offers the best tungsten ring warranty available! Our tungsten carbide rings are engineered to be maintenance free, and we provide a lifetime warranty on the sizing, polish, textures, and against breakage. Under normal usage, there will be little or no wear on both the polish and the textures of the tungsten carbide. Precious metal inlay material is excluded and is designed to exhibit a contrasting textured appearance after normal wear.
Our tungsten ring warranty includes lifetime ring size exchanges (tungsten carbide wedding bands cannot be resized conventionally due to their extreme hardness) plus we warrantee the polish and texture of our tungsten carbide wedding bands for life. If a Moissanite Bridal tungsten carbide wedding band ever needs to be re-polished, refinished, exchanged for sizing, or replaced due to fracture or breakage, all that is required is to return the ring with a copy of the original receipt, plus $35 for handling and return shipping. For diamond tungsten bands, the fee is $65. For inlaid tungsten bands, there is a small deductible depending on your inlaid metal: Sterling silver inlays require a deductible of $75 per ring. 14K and 18K gold inlays run $85 per ring, and platinum inlays are $135 per ring.
Please Note: Tungsten carbide rings are not indestructible. Therefore, Moissanite Bridal will void the warranty if a ring is altered in any way, including engraving, sizing, drilling, stone setting, polishing, boiling, cleaning with harsh chemicals, soldering, burning or showing evidence of obvious repeated physical abuse, such as striking with a hammer.
International Kindergartens or nurseries are very popular in Hangzou. Discover The Best International Kindergartens in Hangzou.best kindergarten in hangzhou
Why choosing an International Kindergarten?
Kindergarten which literally means “garden for the children” is a preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school.
Kindergarten or nursery is the word used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from 2 to 7 years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods.
Study in Hangzou
Hangzou is the fourth-largest in China. In September 2015, Hangzhou was awarded the 2022 Asian Games. It will be the third Chinese city to play host to the Asian Games after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. Hangzhou, an emerging technology hub and home to the e-commerce giant Alibaba, also hosted the eleventh G-20 summit in 2016.
Why choosing an International Kindergarten?
Kindergarten which literally means “garden for the children” is a preschool educational approach traditionally based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school.
Kindergarten or nursery is the word used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from 2 to 7 years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods.
Study in Hangzou
Hangzou is the fourth-largest in China. In September 2015, Hangzhou was awarded the 2022 Asian Games. It will be the third Chinese city to play host to the Asian Games after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. Hangzhou, an emerging technology hub and home to the e-commerce giant Alibaba, also hosted the eleventh G-20 summit in 2016.
Situated in northern China, Tianjin is a city associated with innovation
and financial reform and as such has become a popular location with
expatriates from around the globe. In this guide, we introduce you to
life in Tianjin, from education to leisure opportunities.living in tianjin
Education in Tianjin
There are several good international schools for expat families to choose from in Tianjin, and as the city grows, so does the selection of schools. The Tianjin International School is a popular choice with foreigners living in Tianjin, with both teachers and pupils originating from a wide range of countries.
The Wellington College International Tianjin opened in 2011 and is an associate school of the renowned UK based Wellington College. Other international schools in Tianjin include the Rego International School and the Maple Leaf International High School.
Opting for an international school in China has the added benefit of facilitating integration into the expat community through school events and opportunities to get involved with the PTA.
Transportation in Tianjin
Driving in Tianjin, and elsewhere in China, can be hazardous. Road conditions can be poor, many local cars have inadequate safety standards and reckless driving is common. Expats new to the country are advised to use other means of transport, at least to begin with. Some companies do not even permit their foreign national employees to drive in China.
Taxis are a popular means of transport in Tianjin. You should only use licensed taxis, which in Tianjin, can easily be identified by the letter E that is on the taxi’s number plate. Licensed taxis should also have a taxi sign on the roof and you should be able to view the driver’s ID. Avoid any taxis that have no evidence of being licensed.
Buses are the most widely used form of transport in Tianjin. There is also a subway that currently operates on four lines across the city, with further lines planned and in construction. A City Card can be purchased, which allows travel on both the subway and buses.
There are many railway stations in the city, with the largest being Tianjin Railway Station. Services operating from this station include a bullet train to Beijing. A shuttle bus service runs between Tianjin Railway Station and Tianjin Airport. The airport has regular flights to other major cities in China as well as international flights to destinations all over the world.
Culture and Leisure
The Tianjin Eye, built in 2007 on a bridge, affords the best views of the city. On a clear day, you can see the surrounding area up to 40 km away. Expats living in Tianjin can also step back in time by visiting the Dule Temple, the oldest wooden pavilion in China. There are several museums in Tianjin too, including a museum of old Chinese artifacts at the Astor Hotel and the folk museum in Tianhou Palace.
Teahouses are an important part of the Chinese culture, where entertainment is laid on while you drink tea. Tianjin teahouses are particularly known for their crosstalk entertainment, a form of comic monologue or dialogue.
In Tianjin’s Ji county you can visit the Huangyaguan Great Wall, originally built in the 6th century AD and subsequently extended and renovated. Major restoration undertaken in 1987 means it is now the longest renovated part of China’s Great Wall.
Further outside the city, you can also get close to nature in the Baxian Mountain National Nature Reserve, with paths through the mountains and gullies and the chance to see many species of animals and plants.
Education in Tianjin
There are several good international schools for expat families to choose from in Tianjin, and as the city grows, so does the selection of schools. The Tianjin International School is a popular choice with foreigners living in Tianjin, with both teachers and pupils originating from a wide range of countries.
The Wellington College International Tianjin opened in 2011 and is an associate school of the renowned UK based Wellington College. Other international schools in Tianjin include the Rego International School and the Maple Leaf International High School.
Opting for an international school in China has the added benefit of facilitating integration into the expat community through school events and opportunities to get involved with the PTA.
Transportation in Tianjin
Driving in Tianjin, and elsewhere in China, can be hazardous. Road conditions can be poor, many local cars have inadequate safety standards and reckless driving is common. Expats new to the country are advised to use other means of transport, at least to begin with. Some companies do not even permit their foreign national employees to drive in China.
Taxis are a popular means of transport in Tianjin. You should only use licensed taxis, which in Tianjin, can easily be identified by the letter E that is on the taxi’s number plate. Licensed taxis should also have a taxi sign on the roof and you should be able to view the driver’s ID. Avoid any taxis that have no evidence of being licensed.
Buses are the most widely used form of transport in Tianjin. There is also a subway that currently operates on four lines across the city, with further lines planned and in construction. A City Card can be purchased, which allows travel on both the subway and buses.
There are many railway stations in the city, with the largest being Tianjin Railway Station. Services operating from this station include a bullet train to Beijing. A shuttle bus service runs between Tianjin Railway Station and Tianjin Airport. The airport has regular flights to other major cities in China as well as international flights to destinations all over the world.
Culture and Leisure
The Tianjin Eye, built in 2007 on a bridge, affords the best views of the city. On a clear day, you can see the surrounding area up to 40 km away. Expats living in Tianjin can also step back in time by visiting the Dule Temple, the oldest wooden pavilion in China. There are several museums in Tianjin too, including a museum of old Chinese artifacts at the Astor Hotel and the folk museum in Tianhou Palace.
Teahouses are an important part of the Chinese culture, where entertainment is laid on while you drink tea. Tianjin teahouses are particularly known for their crosstalk entertainment, a form of comic monologue or dialogue.
In Tianjin’s Ji county you can visit the Huangyaguan Great Wall, originally built in the 6th century AD and subsequently extended and renovated. Major restoration undertaken in 1987 means it is now the longest renovated part of China’s Great Wall.
Further outside the city, you can also get close to nature in the Baxian Mountain National Nature Reserve, with paths through the mountains and gullies and the chance to see many species of animals and plants.
Arrests and deportations of foreign teachers in China have soared this
year, lawyers, schools and teachers say, amid a broad crackdown defined
by new police tactics and Beijing’s push for a “cleaner”, more patriotic
education system.Four law firms told Reuters that requests for
representation involving foreign teachers had surged in the past six
months by between four and tenfold, while teachers and schools confirmed
arrests and temporary detentions for minor crimes had become
commonplace.teaching jobs in China for foreigners
Switzerland-based Education First (EF), which runs 300 schools across 50 Chinese cities, has seen a “significant” increase in detentions in China for alleged offences including drugs, fighting and cybersecurity violations, according to a June 27 internal notice sent to employees and seen by Reuters.
It said EF staff had been “picked up by police at their home and work as well as in bars and nightclubs and have been questioned and brought in for drug testing”. The notice said the school had also received warnings from embassies about the rise in arrests.
A spokeswoman for EF declined to comment on the content of the notices but said the company “values our close collaboration with the Chinese authorities,” adding that it “regularly reminds staff of important regulatory and compliance policies.”
An international school in Beijing and a teaching agency in Shanghai separately confirmed arrests had risen sharply.
“There’s tremendous pressure for them to keep things clean. It’s all part of (President) Xi Jinping’s idea to make sure that China can show a good face for the rest of the world,” said Peter Pang, principal attorney at the IPO Pang Xingpu Law Firm in Shanghai, which represents foreign teachers in disputes.
China’s Public Security Bureau and Ministry of Education did not respond to requests for comment.The detentions come amid growing tensions between China and western countries, including the United States and Australia.China had roughly 400,000 foreign citizens working in its education industry in 2017, the last year for which official figures are available, working in schools, colleges and language institutes.
The industry has long been plagued by abuses on both sides, with many foreign teachers in China working without proper visas and some schools taking advantage of that vulnerability.Lawyers said a rising backlash against foreign influence in China’s fiercely nationalistic education system means even qualified teachers are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation.
Switzerland-based Education First (EF), which runs 300 schools across 50 Chinese cities, has seen a “significant” increase in detentions in China for alleged offences including drugs, fighting and cybersecurity violations, according to a June 27 internal notice sent to employees and seen by Reuters.
It said EF staff had been “picked up by police at their home and work as well as in bars and nightclubs and have been questioned and brought in for drug testing”. The notice said the school had also received warnings from embassies about the rise in arrests.
A spokeswoman for EF declined to comment on the content of the notices but said the company “values our close collaboration with the Chinese authorities,” adding that it “regularly reminds staff of important regulatory and compliance policies.”
An international school in Beijing and a teaching agency in Shanghai separately confirmed arrests had risen sharply.
“There’s tremendous pressure for them to keep things clean. It’s all part of (President) Xi Jinping’s idea to make sure that China can show a good face for the rest of the world,” said Peter Pang, principal attorney at the IPO Pang Xingpu Law Firm in Shanghai, which represents foreign teachers in disputes.
China’s Public Security Bureau and Ministry of Education did not respond to requests for comment.The detentions come amid growing tensions between China and western countries, including the United States and Australia.China had roughly 400,000 foreign citizens working in its education industry in 2017, the last year for which official figures are available, working in schools, colleges and language institutes.
The industry has long been plagued by abuses on both sides, with many foreign teachers in China working without proper visas and some schools taking advantage of that vulnerability.Lawyers said a rising backlash against foreign influence in China’s fiercely nationalistic education system means even qualified teachers are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation.
Shanghai United International School's Gubei Campus has a focus on
integrating Eastern and Western educational models. Their core strengths
are in possessing a bilingual model to education as well as an
established visual and performing arts program which encourages student
exploration.best international schools in Shanghai
Self Introduction
Shanghai United International School Gubei Campus offers a broad, balanced and rigorous education in the context of an East meets West philosophy. We here at SUIS HQ-GB are proud to be able to offer our students an excellent all-round education which balances and integrates academic and community programs which will take our students successfully all the way from Grade 6 through to university entry after Grade 12. We believe in the concept of 'Brilliant Learners' which means we want our students to be independent learners for the rest of their lives. A SUIS HQ-GB education is for life.
All teachers have attained a Masters Degree or a Bachelors Degree, a secondary school teaching qualification, and have a minimum of two years experience. Many teachers are IB and IGCSE Examiners and some are also IB workshop leaders. 75% of staff are international with half from the UK and North America. Oceana, Europe, Africa and Asia are also represented in our staffing body, and 25% of staff are Chinese.
Sports: Backgammon, Badminton, Boys Volleyball, Chess, Combat Theatre, Dodgeball, Girls Volleyball, Gym, Insanity, Judo, Qi Gong, Running Club, Street Dance, Table Tennis, U13 Boys Basketball, Yoga, Kongfu, Touch Rugby Competing Sports Teams: U13 Girls Basketball, U15 Girls Basketball, U19 Girls Basketball, U13 Boys Basketball, U15 Boys Basketball, U19 Boys Basketball, U13 Girls Football, U15 Girls Football, U19 Girls Football, U13 Boys Football, U15 Boys Football, U19 Boys Football, Jnr Badminton, Snr Badminton, Jnr Table Tennis, Snr Table Tennis, Touch Rugby, Swimming, Judo, U19 Girls Volleyball Chinese Culture: Calligraphy, Chess, Water Sleeve Dance, Embroidery, Majiang, Weiqi, Opera, Painting, Paper Cutting, Tea Ceremony Creativity: Cooking, Creative Writing Club, Young Entrepreneurship, Drone Technology, Sketch Club, Guitar Club, Bead It, Jewelry Making, Canvas Painting, Knitting and Crocheting, Lotions and Potions, Flower Arranging, Junior Orchestra, Mandala Design, Paper Craft, Photography Production: Cast, Costume and Set, Lights and Sound, Music. Reaction Lab: Film and Yearbook Service: Charity Work, MUN, Go Green, Roots and Shoots, WSC, Debate Club Ensembles: Jazz Band, Big Band, Snr Orchestra, Jnr Orchestra, Jnr Choir, Snr Choir, Traditional Chinese Ensemble, Rock Bands
Self Introduction
Shanghai United International School Gubei Campus offers a broad, balanced and rigorous education in the context of an East meets West philosophy. We here at SUIS HQ-GB are proud to be able to offer our students an excellent all-round education which balances and integrates academic and community programs which will take our students successfully all the way from Grade 6 through to university entry after Grade 12. We believe in the concept of 'Brilliant Learners' which means we want our students to be independent learners for the rest of their lives. A SUIS HQ-GB education is for life.
All teachers have attained a Masters Degree or a Bachelors Degree, a secondary school teaching qualification, and have a minimum of two years experience. Many teachers are IB and IGCSE Examiners and some are also IB workshop leaders. 75% of staff are international with half from the UK and North America. Oceana, Europe, Africa and Asia are also represented in our staffing body, and 25% of staff are Chinese.
Sports: Backgammon, Badminton, Boys Volleyball, Chess, Combat Theatre, Dodgeball, Girls Volleyball, Gym, Insanity, Judo, Qi Gong, Running Club, Street Dance, Table Tennis, U13 Boys Basketball, Yoga, Kongfu, Touch Rugby Competing Sports Teams: U13 Girls Basketball, U15 Girls Basketball, U19 Girls Basketball, U13 Boys Basketball, U15 Boys Basketball, U19 Boys Basketball, U13 Girls Football, U15 Girls Football, U19 Girls Football, U13 Boys Football, U15 Boys Football, U19 Boys Football, Jnr Badminton, Snr Badminton, Jnr Table Tennis, Snr Table Tennis, Touch Rugby, Swimming, Judo, U19 Girls Volleyball Chinese Culture: Calligraphy, Chess, Water Sleeve Dance, Embroidery, Majiang, Weiqi, Opera, Painting, Paper Cutting, Tea Ceremony Creativity: Cooking, Creative Writing Club, Young Entrepreneurship, Drone Technology, Sketch Club, Guitar Club, Bead It, Jewelry Making, Canvas Painting, Knitting and Crocheting, Lotions and Potions, Flower Arranging, Junior Orchestra, Mandala Design, Paper Craft, Photography Production: Cast, Costume and Set, Lights and Sound, Music. Reaction Lab: Film and Yearbook Service: Charity Work, MUN, Go Green, Roots and Shoots, WSC, Debate Club Ensembles: Jazz Band, Big Band, Snr Orchestra, Jnr Orchestra, Jnr Choir, Snr Choir, Traditional Chinese Ensemble, Rock Bands
Oxnard police officer responds to complaint about kids skateboarding
An Oxnard police officer made some new fans over the weekend. children skateboarding in shanghai
Taylor Penny shared video of an Oxnard police officer's interaction with a group of skateboarders skating in a residential neighborhood.
According to Penny, a neighbor contacted police to report the kids for skateboarding. Officers arrived on scene, talked to the kids, and instead of giving them a lecture or a citation, recommended some better places for them to skate.
One of the officers even tried his hand at the sport, riding one of the kid's boards and nailing a kickflip (after one unsuccessful practice attempt). He even tried to hit a 360-flip, but couldn't stick the landing.
Penny says the interaction is a "great example of how awesome Oxnard Police Department is!"
An Oxnard police officer made some new fans over the weekend. children skateboarding in shanghai
Taylor Penny shared video of an Oxnard police officer's interaction with a group of skateboarders skating in a residential neighborhood.
According to Penny, a neighbor contacted police to report the kids for skateboarding. Officers arrived on scene, talked to the kids, and instead of giving them a lecture or a citation, recommended some better places for them to skate.
One of the officers even tried his hand at the sport, riding one of the kid's boards and nailing a kickflip (after one unsuccessful practice attempt). He even tried to hit a 360-flip, but couldn't stick the landing.
Penny says the interaction is a "great example of how awesome Oxnard Police Department is!"
On November 22, 2017, Governor Baker signed into law the Language
Opportunity for Our Kids Act (LOOK Act). The new law, among other
things, aims to provide districts with more flexibility as to the
language acquisition programs they choose to meet the needs of English
Learners (ELs), while maintaining accountability for timely and
effective English language acquisition. The law directed the Board of
Elementary and Secondary Education to establish licensure endorsements
for various language acquisition program types (for example, Two-Way
Immersion Programs) in order to improve the teaching and learning of
ELs. For an overview of the LOOK Act, please click here. To access the
March 16, 2018 Memo to the Board. For the complete text of the LOOK Act,
please refer here. On June 26, 2018, the Board of Elementary and
Secondary Education promulgated regulations establishing the Bilingual
Education Endorsement.bilingual teacher qualification
What is Bilingual Education?
An educational program that involves teaching academic content in two languages, English and another language. Program types determine the varying amounts of each language used in instruction. Bilingual education programs include dual language education or two-way immersion and transitional bilingual education programs, as defined in M.G.L. c. 71A, § 2, and any other bilingual program types that may be approved by the Department.
Notwithstanding 603 CMR 7.15(9) (a): A core academic teacher assigned to provide instruction in a language other than English to an English learner in a bilingual setting, must be properly qualified in the field and grade level of the assignment, and hold the Bilingual Education Endorsement.
A core academic teacher responsible for the instructional component provided in English must hold the Bilingual Education Endorsement or the SEI Endorsement.
A principal, assistant principal, or supervisor/director who supervises or evaluates a core academic teacher assigned to provide instruction to an English learner in a bilingual education setting, such as dual language education or two-way immersion program, or transitional bilingual education program, must hold the Bilingual Education Endorsement or the SEI Endorsement.
A valid Transitional Bilingual Education license or Transitional Bilingual Learning endorsement issued by the Department shall be deemed the equivalent of the Bilingual Education Endorsement.
What is Bilingual Education?
An educational program that involves teaching academic content in two languages, English and another language. Program types determine the varying amounts of each language used in instruction. Bilingual education programs include dual language education or two-way immersion and transitional bilingual education programs, as defined in M.G.L. c. 71A, § 2, and any other bilingual program types that may be approved by the Department.
Notwithstanding 603 CMR 7.15(9) (a): A core academic teacher assigned to provide instruction in a language other than English to an English learner in a bilingual setting, must be properly qualified in the field and grade level of the assignment, and hold the Bilingual Education Endorsement.
A core academic teacher responsible for the instructional component provided in English must hold the Bilingual Education Endorsement or the SEI Endorsement.
A principal, assistant principal, or supervisor/director who supervises or evaluates a core academic teacher assigned to provide instruction to an English learner in a bilingual education setting, such as dual language education or two-way immersion program, or transitional bilingual education program, must hold the Bilingual Education Endorsement or the SEI Endorsement.
A valid Transitional Bilingual Education license or Transitional Bilingual Learning endorsement issued by the Department shall be deemed the equivalent of the Bilingual Education Endorsement.
Queenie Liao, an office worker in Guangzhou, China, shops online several
times a week. Alibaba’s Taobao and JD.com are her go-to platforms, but
it wasn’t always that way.To get more amazon china, you can visit shine news official website.
“I used to use Amazon a few years ago. Amazon was one of the first online shops in China and a lot of friends told me that the things from Amazon were much more trustable. That’s why I used it,” Liao told CNBC. “Taobao and JD have more items now.”
Her shift in attitude underscores one of the major reasons why Amazon is thought to be struggling in China. The U.S. e-commerce giant now plans to close its domestic marketplace business in China.
“We are notifying sellers we will no longer operate a marketplace on Amazon.cn and we will no longer be providing seller services on Amazon.cn effective July 18,” the company said in a statement, referring to its Chinese-language site, according to the Financial Times.Over the past few years, we have been evolving our China online retail business to increasingly emphasize cross-border sales, and in return we’ve seen very strong response from Chinese customers. Their demand for high-quality, authentic goods from around the world continues to grow rapidly, and given our global presence, Amazon is well-positioned to serve them,” the company added.
Customers in China will still be able to buy items from the U.S., Germany, Japan and the U.K. through Amazon’s global site as it focused more on cross-border sales into the world’s second-largest economy, according to an earlier Reuters report. Amazon’s cloud business will reportedly continue to operate in China.Amazon entered the Chinese market in 2004 through the acquisition of Joyo, a domestic online shopping market. Joyo was rebranded to Amazon China in 2011. It enjoyed success in the early days with market share of over 15 percent in 2011 to 2012, according to China-based analyst Choi Chun of iResearch. That has now plummeted to less than 1 percent, according to another China-based market research firm, Analysys.
As Liao mentioned, Amazon had a reputation in the early days of its China operation for being a site that would have legitimate products and so was trusted by Chinese consumers. Chinese players like Alibaba struggled with policing fake items on their sites. Chinese e-commerce players, however, have been taking proactive measures to fight counterfeit goNot only is Amazon trying to compete with e-commerce giants like JD and Alibaba, who are often able to deliver goods to Chinese customers faster, but smaller domestic like Pinduoduo and VIP.com are also offering a challenge.
The U.S. giant has also not been as aggressive on the marketing front as some of its rivals. Alibaba and JD both do huge sales promotions and big advertising campaigns on Nov.11 each year, known in China as Singles Day.
Amazon said in its statement that it is emphasizing cross-border trade. While that may have been a unique part of the business in the past, China’s domestic players have put a big focus on that in recent years. In November, Alibaba announced plans to help global businesses sell $200 billion in goods to China in the next five years. However, analysts said Amazon can still compete for now.JD and Alibaba are better positioned because they have larger traffic and consumers trust these two platforms (relatively to other platforms). But one thing I need to point out is that cross-border e-commerce in China is not as consolidated as regular domestic e-commerce, online shoppers go to different platforms for different overseas merchandises,” Chun told CNBC. “Therefore, Amazon’s cross border e-commerce is still very competitive.”
Chun said Amazon’s cross-border business is “not insignificant,” but the U.S. firm “doesn’t realize their problem in the Chinese operation and doesn’t want to catch up.”“I don’t rule out the possibility that Amazon’s cross-border business will follow the same path of Amazon’s China domestic e-commerce business,” Chun said.
“I used to use Amazon a few years ago. Amazon was one of the first online shops in China and a lot of friends told me that the things from Amazon were much more trustable. That’s why I used it,” Liao told CNBC. “Taobao and JD have more items now.”
Her shift in attitude underscores one of the major reasons why Amazon is thought to be struggling in China. The U.S. e-commerce giant now plans to close its domestic marketplace business in China.
“We are notifying sellers we will no longer operate a marketplace on Amazon.cn and we will no longer be providing seller services on Amazon.cn effective July 18,” the company said in a statement, referring to its Chinese-language site, according to the Financial Times.Over the past few years, we have been evolving our China online retail business to increasingly emphasize cross-border sales, and in return we’ve seen very strong response from Chinese customers. Their demand for high-quality, authentic goods from around the world continues to grow rapidly, and given our global presence, Amazon is well-positioned to serve them,” the company added.
Customers in China will still be able to buy items from the U.S., Germany, Japan and the U.K. through Amazon’s global site as it focused more on cross-border sales into the world’s second-largest economy, according to an earlier Reuters report. Amazon’s cloud business will reportedly continue to operate in China.Amazon entered the Chinese market in 2004 through the acquisition of Joyo, a domestic online shopping market. Joyo was rebranded to Amazon China in 2011. It enjoyed success in the early days with market share of over 15 percent in 2011 to 2012, according to China-based analyst Choi Chun of iResearch. That has now plummeted to less than 1 percent, according to another China-based market research firm, Analysys.
As Liao mentioned, Amazon had a reputation in the early days of its China operation for being a site that would have legitimate products and so was trusted by Chinese consumers. Chinese players like Alibaba struggled with policing fake items on their sites. Chinese e-commerce players, however, have been taking proactive measures to fight counterfeit goNot only is Amazon trying to compete with e-commerce giants like JD and Alibaba, who are often able to deliver goods to Chinese customers faster, but smaller domestic like Pinduoduo and VIP.com are also offering a challenge.
The U.S. giant has also not been as aggressive on the marketing front as some of its rivals. Alibaba and JD both do huge sales promotions and big advertising campaigns on Nov.11 each year, known in China as Singles Day.
Amazon said in its statement that it is emphasizing cross-border trade. While that may have been a unique part of the business in the past, China’s domestic players have put a big focus on that in recent years. In November, Alibaba announced plans to help global businesses sell $200 billion in goods to China in the next five years. However, analysts said Amazon can still compete for now.JD and Alibaba are better positioned because they have larger traffic and consumers trust these two platforms (relatively to other platforms). But one thing I need to point out is that cross-border e-commerce in China is not as consolidated as regular domestic e-commerce, online shoppers go to different platforms for different overseas merchandises,” Chun told CNBC. “Therefore, Amazon’s cross border e-commerce is still very competitive.”
Chun said Amazon’s cross-border business is “not insignificant,” but the U.S. firm “doesn’t realize their problem in the Chinese operation and doesn’t want to catch up.”“I don’t rule out the possibility that Amazon’s cross-border business will follow the same path of Amazon’s China domestic e-commerce business,” Chun said.