Window washers knocked our satellite dish loose. So, when I called the repairman, he simply "fixed" it with junk he found on our balcony (rags for cleaning) and some scraps of wire he had in his pocket.

A close-up of the handiwork. The best part? We were the only customers who didn't lose reception during the big typhoon last summer!

Bizarre for so many reasons. For a small fee your kids can sit on these big stuffed animals at this outdoor mall in Shanghai. Of course, you'll have to wait until the workers finish napping.

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