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2009年5月12日星期二
House Season 5 Episode 11 S05E11 Joy to The World Preview
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Obama and H1N1
Obama President of the United States made a speech this morning, said the spread of swine influenza viruses can become grounds for a high degree of attention, but it can not become a reason for panic. Obama said the United States are strengthening border management in order to control its spread, the government has launched a state of emergency, the United States has the ability to promptly and efficiently disposed of. Obama said that we are strictly monitoring the development of the epidemic, I was from the relevant functional departments of the United States to obtain the latest information, the Ministry of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and the American people to the latest progress of the epidemic, so people can know what is taking measures, as well as preventive measures should be taken. Obama said that one thing is very clear, we deal with such public health challenges, rely on our strength in science and technology and medical institutions, we will not make the country backward in this regard.
Wenchuan earthquake in the first anniversary of the Chinese Red Cross disaster relief assistance Documentary
"5.12" Wenchuan earthquake struck, they start in the first time a contingency plan for disaster relief; their time at home and abroad in the first issued an urgent fund-raising appeals; they rushed to the disaster area in the first time, sent an urgent need for disaster-stricken masses of the material ... ...
Wenchuan earthquake in the dawn of the first anniversary, look back a year ago that heartbreaking time, people will never forget, filled with blood which rushed to the disaster area with the vast numbers of workers and volunteers of the Red Cross, is that they use Road feelings, work the spirit and professionalism of emergency in the clouds to gather up in the power of humanity, so that "Red Cross" banner proudly in the stands on the ruins of the earthquake.
Before the catastrophe, lifts the lives of their intention
May 12, 2008 occurred in four川汶川for Richter magnitude 8.0 earthquake, spread to Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi, Chongqing, 16 provinces, autonomous regions and other cities, 417 counties, 4,624 townships. 46,574 villages affected areas a total area of 440,000 square km, the affected population of 45,610,000 people.
On that day, Red Cross Society of China to immediately launch an emergency response to disasters, 16:00 on the allocation of relief supplies sent to disaster areas and to the community that night issued an urgent call for donations.
Disaster is an order! May 13, Red Cross Society of China to set up earthquake relief headquarters; 15, Red Cross Society of China "in the Sichuan earthquake relief headquarters of front-line" set up in Chengdu; Since then, the Red Cross Society of China sent by the six working groups to Dujiangyan, Deyang, Mianyang, Guangyuan, Ya'an, Aba, etc. The hardest hit areas to assist in disaster relief work; Peiyun, president of the Chinese Red Cross, executive vice Man Jiang also visited the affected areas several times, also at the scene to understand the disaster the deployment work.
This is a string of memorable figures - the beginning of the earthquake emergency relief phase, the total Red Cross Society of China to the disaster areas for emergency allocation and procurement of 13 more than 10,000 tents, 10,000 quilts more than 12, more than 350,000 clothing cases, 1.7 million mosquito nets and food close to 6480 tons; 6 dispatched two medical teams and rescue teams rushed to the disaster mental. According to incomplete statistics, the emergency rescue team treated the sick and wounded a total of 2 million people, visiting more than 3 million, to more than 180 various types of surgery. In addition, the provincial Red Cross Society sent a total of 107 approved an emergency rescue team, rescue team of 37 mental grant for 230,000 people near the disaster area to provide emergency medical rescue services ... ...
At the same time, the Chinese Red Cross and give full play to the role-to-people diplomacy, in May 15, 2008, that is, through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International Federation of the international community to call for emergency assistance and coordination arrangements for the German Red Cross field hospital and Russia, Japan, Italy and other countries and more than 180 medical teams to carry out relief work in China. In coordination with Red Cross Society of China, different color, different languages and rescue teams, medical teams, volunteers in the shadow of the ruins after the earthquake, the Red Cross a red flag for people to convey the warmth of love to convey the life - hope.
"In this large disaster, the Chinese Red Cross has made its due contribution to, stood the severe test, has been a great exercise, but also to make people see the potential of the Red Cross movement in the great power." Peiyun said that the disaster is a touchstone Sharpen team, suddenly the earthquake and to the Red Cross inspection team that the Chinese Red Cross is able to withstand the test of big disaster preparedness, is a reliable team.
"Strive to the end of next year before the completion of all post-disaster reconstruction assistance projects"
After the earthquake disaster areas, task of rebuilding. In accordance with the reunification of the country to deploy and support the requirements of the National Red Cross could not rest at all levels, but also actively involved in the post-disaster restoration and reconstruction work.
To make post-disaster restoration and reconstruction work in disaster areas more in line with demand, the Chinese Red Cross in research to understand the needs of the affected areas based on the masses in light of reality, the development of a scientific principle of the reconstruction program and work to support the priority-setting for all the collapse of the earthquake-stricken area or serious damage or the need to rebuild the entire village of farmers relative concentration of the reconstruction of housing construction, reconstruction of the village to support the construction of village health stations and village activity room, as well as the assistance of township hospitals, village and township schools and community facilities, such as disaster prevention and mitigation.
At present, the Red Cross system in Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi provinces have been identified post-disaster restoration and reconstruction projects the first batch of 3.65 billion yuan of funds, the project includes the construction of 57,786 houses, 497 schools, 544 hospitals, 1,576 health posts and some rehabilitation centers, homes for the elderly, welfare homes, the villagers activity rooms, town water works, such as disaster preparedness warehouses. Of these, more than 80% of the houses, over 50% of schools and hospitals are already under construction, 42% residential and 30% of health posts has been completed, other projects are in an orderly way.
"We strive for this year completed before the beginning of winter, the rural housing reconstruction, completed by the end of the year; for most of this fall before the semester begins to complete the reconstruction of schools; the end of next year for all post-disaster restoration and reconstruction projects completed." Red Cross Society of China苏菊香vice-president said.
Before the disaster and, more importantly, how to rescue the soul. To this end, the Chinese Red Cross has also carried out the affected areas, including psychological aid, disaster prevention and risk awareness, to drinking water and lavatories, including health education, sanitation and health projects. Red Cross Society of China Jet Li One Foundation in Wenchuan County, Mao County, the justifications for the county to carry out the Qiang Embroidery aid program to help people in disaster areas to re-acquire the ability to earn a living plan that is this year training trips embroidered mother in 2000, helping 660 families production, and the gradual establishment of Qiang embroidery industry.
"Disaster relief funds and materials management is generally good, no major violations of law and violations found"
After the Wenchuan earthquake, the love from all over the world like a flood coming contributions. In this earthquake disaster, the Chinese Red Cross to accept, manage and use the donations were a total of 191 billion yuan, the Chinese Red Cross in the history of over a hundred years only. How to ensure that the charitable use of open, transparent, and how to implement each of the lottery are so satisfied with the donor, before the Red Cross Society of China has become a major challenge before us.
In order to ensure that the donations received were used for earthquake relief work, the establishment of the Red Cross Society of China earthquake relief funds and materials donated regulation leading group, has issued the "Wenchuan earthquake on strengthening the management and use of contributions of the notice", etc. document and standardize the Red Cross system and material management and disaster recovery and reconstruction.
"Wenchuan after the earthquake, Red Cross Society of China to further establish and improve the management of donated funds and materials, to seriously implement the relevant provisions of the country, and actively adopt the audit recommendations seriously reform, relief funds and materials management is generally good, the audit found no major violations of law violations." Audit Commission in December 25, 2008 release of "Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 the community to donate funds and materials audit report" is the best proof.
In order to better the donor and the community feedback, the Chinese Red Cross Society have also published a "monument of love - Red Cross Society of China Wenchuan earthquake restoration and reconstruction project directory (Phase I)" and said he would follow-up phases of printing and publication of list of reconstruction projects to enable donors to learn more about the use of money.
"Red Cross Society of China has always cherished its reputation, the establishment of a strict money management and use of the system to ensure that all donated funds and materials will be used for earthquake relief and reconstruction work." Executive vice president of Red Cross Society of China Yangtze River is also Cayman in order to ensure the operation of the lottery in the sun to make a solemn commitment. (Editor: Zhang)
Wenchuan earthquake in the dawn of the first anniversary, look back a year ago that heartbreaking time, people will never forget, filled with blood which rushed to the disaster area with the vast numbers of workers and volunteers of the Red Cross, is that they use Road feelings, work the spirit and professionalism of emergency in the clouds to gather up in the power of humanity, so that "Red Cross" banner proudly in the stands on the ruins of the earthquake.
Before the catastrophe, lifts the lives of their intention
May 12, 2008 occurred in four川汶川for Richter magnitude 8.0 earthquake, spread to Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi, Chongqing, 16 provinces, autonomous regions and other cities, 417 counties, 4,624 townships. 46,574 villages affected areas a total area of 440,000 square km, the affected population of 45,610,000 people.
On that day, Red Cross Society of China to immediately launch an emergency response to disasters, 16:00 on the allocation of relief supplies sent to disaster areas and to the community that night issued an urgent call for donations.
Disaster is an order! May 13, Red Cross Society of China to set up earthquake relief headquarters; 15, Red Cross Society of China "in the Sichuan earthquake relief headquarters of front-line" set up in Chengdu; Since then, the Red Cross Society of China sent by the six working groups to Dujiangyan, Deyang, Mianyang, Guangyuan, Ya'an, Aba, etc. The hardest hit areas to assist in disaster relief work; Peiyun, president of the Chinese Red Cross, executive vice Man Jiang also visited the affected areas several times, also at the scene to understand the disaster the deployment work.
This is a string of memorable figures - the beginning of the earthquake emergency relief phase, the total Red Cross Society of China to the disaster areas for emergency allocation and procurement of 13 more than 10,000 tents, 10,000 quilts more than 12, more than 350,000 clothing cases, 1.7 million mosquito nets and food close to 6480 tons; 6 dispatched two medical teams and rescue teams rushed to the disaster mental. According to incomplete statistics, the emergency rescue team treated the sick and wounded a total of 2 million people, visiting more than 3 million, to more than 180 various types of surgery. In addition, the provincial Red Cross Society sent a total of 107 approved an emergency rescue team, rescue team of 37 mental grant for 230,000 people near the disaster area to provide emergency medical rescue services ... ...
At the same time, the Chinese Red Cross and give full play to the role-to-people diplomacy, in May 15, 2008, that is, through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International Federation of the international community to call for emergency assistance and coordination arrangements for the German Red Cross field hospital and Russia, Japan, Italy and other countries and more than 180 medical teams to carry out relief work in China. In coordination with Red Cross Society of China, different color, different languages and rescue teams, medical teams, volunteers in the shadow of the ruins after the earthquake, the Red Cross a red flag for people to convey the warmth of love to convey the life - hope.
"In this large disaster, the Chinese Red Cross has made its due contribution to, stood the severe test, has been a great exercise, but also to make people see the potential of the Red Cross movement in the great power." Peiyun said that the disaster is a touchstone Sharpen team, suddenly the earthquake and to the Red Cross inspection team that the Chinese Red Cross is able to withstand the test of big disaster preparedness, is a reliable team.
"Strive to the end of next year before the completion of all post-disaster reconstruction assistance projects"
After the earthquake disaster areas, task of rebuilding. In accordance with the reunification of the country to deploy and support the requirements of the National Red Cross could not rest at all levels, but also actively involved in the post-disaster restoration and reconstruction work.
To make post-disaster restoration and reconstruction work in disaster areas more in line with demand, the Chinese Red Cross in research to understand the needs of the affected areas based on the masses in light of reality, the development of a scientific principle of the reconstruction program and work to support the priority-setting for all the collapse of the earthquake-stricken area or serious damage or the need to rebuild the entire village of farmers relative concentration of the reconstruction of housing construction, reconstruction of the village to support the construction of village health stations and village activity room, as well as the assistance of township hospitals, village and township schools and community facilities, such as disaster prevention and mitigation.
At present, the Red Cross system in Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi provinces have been identified post-disaster restoration and reconstruction projects the first batch of 3.65 billion yuan of funds, the project includes the construction of 57,786 houses, 497 schools, 544 hospitals, 1,576 health posts and some rehabilitation centers, homes for the elderly, welfare homes, the villagers activity rooms, town water works, such as disaster preparedness warehouses. Of these, more than 80% of the houses, over 50% of schools and hospitals are already under construction, 42% residential and 30% of health posts has been completed, other projects are in an orderly way.
"We strive for this year completed before the beginning of winter, the rural housing reconstruction, completed by the end of the year; for most of this fall before the semester begins to complete the reconstruction of schools; the end of next year for all post-disaster restoration and reconstruction projects completed." Red Cross Society of China苏菊香vice-president said.
Before the disaster and, more importantly, how to rescue the soul. To this end, the Chinese Red Cross has also carried out the affected areas, including psychological aid, disaster prevention and risk awareness, to drinking water and lavatories, including health education, sanitation and health projects. Red Cross Society of China Jet Li One Foundation in Wenchuan County, Mao County, the justifications for the county to carry out the Qiang Embroidery aid program to help people in disaster areas to re-acquire the ability to earn a living plan that is this year training trips embroidered mother in 2000, helping 660 families production, and the gradual establishment of Qiang embroidery industry.
"Disaster relief funds and materials management is generally good, no major violations of law and violations found"
After the Wenchuan earthquake, the love from all over the world like a flood coming contributions. In this earthquake disaster, the Chinese Red Cross to accept, manage and use the donations were a total of 191 billion yuan, the Chinese Red Cross in the history of over a hundred years only. How to ensure that the charitable use of open, transparent, and how to implement each of the lottery are so satisfied with the donor, before the Red Cross Society of China has become a major challenge before us.
In order to ensure that the donations received were used for earthquake relief work, the establishment of the Red Cross Society of China earthquake relief funds and materials donated regulation leading group, has issued the "Wenchuan earthquake on strengthening the management and use of contributions of the notice", etc. document and standardize the Red Cross system and material management and disaster recovery and reconstruction.
"Wenchuan after the earthquake, Red Cross Society of China to further establish and improve the management of donated funds and materials, to seriously implement the relevant provisions of the country, and actively adopt the audit recommendations seriously reform, relief funds and materials management is generally good, the audit found no major violations of law violations." Audit Commission in December 25, 2008 release of "Wenchuan earthquake in 2008 the community to donate funds and materials audit report" is the best proof.
In order to better the donor and the community feedback, the Chinese Red Cross Society have also published a "monument of love - Red Cross Society of China Wenchuan earthquake restoration and reconstruction project directory (Phase I)" and said he would follow-up phases of printing and publication of list of reconstruction projects to enable donors to learn more about the use of money.
"Red Cross Society of China has always cherished its reputation, the establishment of a strict money management and use of the system to ensure that all donated funds and materials will be used for earthquake relief and reconstruction work." Executive vice president of Red Cross Society of China Yangtze River is also Cayman in order to ensure the operation of the lottery in the sun to make a solemn commitment. (Editor: Zhang)
2009年5月9日星期六
Forget Obama, we’re hoping to see Gossip Boys
Forget Obama, we’re hoping to see Gossip Boys
At the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner -- the "nerd prom" -- Hollywood celebrities mix with the politically powerful.
The black-tie event is, strictly speaking, a fundraiser for journalism scholarships and a chance to honor reporters for their work.
This year, with certified celebrities of our own occupying the White House, the anticipation has never been higher. The stars are coming out in force, and Barack and Michelle Obama are obliging by showing up (after skipping the Gridiron press dinner in March). The president will do a standup, and maybe show a video, and Mrs. Obama will present the scholarships.
For weeks, breathless
reports have been pouring in on who’s coming — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Eva Longoria Parker, Tyra Banks, Jon Bon Jovi, and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, to name a few.
Stand-up comedian and actress Wanda Sykes will perform. Real life heroes — Capt. Richard Phillips and Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger — will be there. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was going to come, but flooding
is keeping her at home, so husband Todd is taking her place. The list goes on and on. Some news organizations, mainly the TV networks, work really hard to snag the most glamorous or newsworthy guests.
News industry in financial free-fall? Indeed, some papers have cut back on the $200-a-pop tickets. But demand for the 2,000 tickets is unprecedented, the organizers say.
In another bow to the economy, the WHCA
is giving away more scholarship money than ever, $130,000. It’s also skipping dessert — no chocolate mousse! — and is instead making a donation of $23,000 to the organization So Others Might Eat, which helps the homeless.
Then there are the critics, who believe the dinner is all about inappropriate schmoozing between
the media and the government figures they cover, and has turned into a grotesque display of slobbering over the beautiful and famous. Indeed, The New York Times doesn’t come to this and other press dinners anymore.
In defense of this event, aside from its
charitable aspect, one can certainly argue that the possibility of grabbing a little face time with top Obama aides — hello David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel — is worth the price of admission, especially to news organizations that don’t normally enjoy that kind of access.
Another ethical question comes up over the issue of who news organizations treat to tickets. On Friday, Marketplace radio reported that Newsweek invited the CEO of drug company AstraZeneca, which spent $7 million on ads in the magazine last year.
“But tomorrow night he’ll not only get the chance to mingle with celebrities like Natalie Portman,” said reporter Steve Henn.
“He’ll also get an opportunity to bend the ear of cabinet secretaries like [Treasury Secretary] Tim Geithner and Attorney General Eric Holder. And in Washington that kind of access is priceless.”
The WHCA has been holding
these dinners since 1920, but the modern era of notorious invitees began in 1987, when the late Michael Kelly invited Fawn Hall,
of Iran-contra document-shredding fame. The next year, Mr. Kelly invited Donna Rice, the onetime girlfriend of former senator and presidential aspirant Gary Hart.
By now, the battle for bold-face guests has become an arms race, with invitations going out even before the date of the dinner is known.
Without Sarah Palin, who was invited by Fox News, this year’s dinner will be the poorer. Maybe Alberto Gonzales, the controversial
former attorney general and a guest of the Houston Chronicle, will say something worth a Tweet or two.
As for The Christian Science Monitor, we’re keeping it low-key. In recent years we haven’t gone at all, but this year yours truly will be there, just to wave the flag.
We’ll be on the lookout for Axelrod and Emanuel, but my date — my 16-year-old daughter (whose ticket is an early birthday present from her mom) — has a different target: Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford. If you’ve ever seen the show “Gossip Girl,” you’ll know why.
At the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner -- the "nerd prom" -- Hollywood celebrities mix with the politically powerful.
The black-tie event is, strictly speaking, a fundraiser for journalism scholarships and a chance to honor reporters for their work.
This year, with certified celebrities of our own occupying the White House, the anticipation has never been higher. The stars are coming out in force, and Barack and Michelle Obama are obliging by showing up (after skipping the Gridiron press dinner in March). The president will do a standup, and maybe show a video, and Mrs. Obama will present the scholarships.
For weeks, breathless
reports have been pouring in on who’s coming — Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Eva Longoria Parker, Tyra Banks, Jon Bon Jovi, and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, to name a few.
Stand-up comedian and actress Wanda Sykes will perform. Real life heroes — Capt. Richard Phillips and Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger — will be there. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was going to come, but flooding
is keeping her at home, so husband Todd is taking her place. The list goes on and on. Some news organizations, mainly the TV networks, work really hard to snag the most glamorous or newsworthy guests.
News industry in financial free-fall? Indeed, some papers have cut back on the $200-a-pop tickets. But demand for the 2,000 tickets is unprecedented, the organizers say.
In another bow to the economy, the WHCA
is giving away more scholarship money than ever, $130,000. It’s also skipping dessert — no chocolate mousse! — and is instead making a donation of $23,000 to the organization So Others Might Eat, which helps the homeless.
Then there are the critics, who believe the dinner is all about inappropriate schmoozing between
the media and the government figures they cover, and has turned into a grotesque display of slobbering over the beautiful and famous. Indeed, The New York Times doesn’t come to this and other press dinners anymore.
In defense of this event, aside from its
charitable aspect, one can certainly argue that the possibility of grabbing a little face time with top Obama aides — hello David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel — is worth the price of admission, especially to news organizations that don’t normally enjoy that kind of access.
Another ethical question comes up over the issue of who news organizations treat to tickets. On Friday, Marketplace radio reported that Newsweek invited the CEO of drug company AstraZeneca, which spent $7 million on ads in the magazine last year.
“But tomorrow night he’ll not only get the chance to mingle with celebrities like Natalie Portman,” said reporter Steve Henn.
“He’ll also get an opportunity to bend the ear of cabinet secretaries like [Treasury Secretary] Tim Geithner and Attorney General Eric Holder. And in Washington that kind of access is priceless.”
The WHCA has been holding
these dinners since 1920, but the modern era of notorious invitees began in 1987, when the late Michael Kelly invited Fawn Hall,
of Iran-contra document-shredding fame. The next year, Mr. Kelly invited Donna Rice, the onetime girlfriend of former senator and presidential aspirant Gary Hart.
By now, the battle for bold-face guests has become an arms race, with invitations going out even before the date of the dinner is known.
Without Sarah Palin, who was invited by Fox News, this year’s dinner will be the poorer. Maybe Alberto Gonzales, the controversial
former attorney general and a guest of the Houston Chronicle, will say something worth a Tweet or two.
As for The Christian Science Monitor, we’re keeping it low-key. In recent years we haven’t gone at all, but this year yours truly will be there, just to wave the flag.
We’ll be on the lookout for Axelrod and Emanuel, but my date — my 16-year-old daughter (whose ticket is an early birthday present from her mom) — has a different target: Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford. If you’ve ever seen the show “Gossip Girl,” you’ll know why.
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Jeremy Mayfield fails drug test
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield fails drug test
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield
was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on
Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season.
Mayfield tested positive for a banned substance last weekend at Richmond International Raceway.
"In my case, I believe that the combination of a prescribed medicine and an over the counter medicine reacted together
and resulted in a positive drug test," Mayfield said in a statement. "My doctor and I are working with both Dr. (David) Black and NASCAR to resolve this matter."
Black is the CEO of Aegis Sciences Corp. in Nashville, Tenn., which runs NASCAR's testing program.
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter would not
reveal what banned substance Mayfield used, but Hunter said it was not an alcohol-related offense.
"There is no place for substance abuse in our sport," Hunter said.
NASCAR also suspended two crew members for failed tests at Richmond.
Tony Martin, a crew member for the car John Andretti drove last weekend at Richmond, and Ben Williams, a crew member for the Nationwide Series car Matt Kenseth drove last weekend, were both suspended indefinitely.
Mayfield, who is driving a car this season he owns himself, failed to qualify for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at
Darlington Speedway.
NASCAR said Mayfield was randomly tested last Friday in Richmond. The Aegis lab discovered the positive "A" sample Tuesday and notified Mayfield. Two days later, the lab told NASCAR of the failed test.
Mayfield, who participated in both of Friday's practice sessions at Darlington, asked Friday for his backup "B" sample to be tested. That, too, came back positive, and he was told by Aegis officials Saturday afternoon.
Black said he spoke with Mayfield,
who can return to NASCAR only after he completes a "path for reinstatement" that's tailored to each individual. The process, which can include rehab, varies depending on the substance.
The suspension, which cannot be appealed, applies to Mayfield's roles as owner and driver of the No. 41 Toyota. Although the car can race next week at Lowe's Motor Speedway with another driver, Hunter said it cannot be entered with Mayfield as the owner.
The 39-year-old driver said in his statement that an interim owner and a temporary replacement driver would be announced early next week.
Andretti, who finished
32nd in last week's race at Richmond, said he's not worried that the driver next to him might be driving impaired and applauded NASCAR's tougher drug policy.
"I think it's a great thing that they (NASCAR) do," Andretti said from Indianapolis, where he's preparing for the Indy 500 later this month. "And whoever they catch and confirm, so there's no mistake, shame on them."
Just days after the Daytona 500, one of Mayfield's crew members became the first person punished under NASCAR's new drug policy for a failed test. Mayfield fired Paul Chodora after he was suspended.
Mayfield, a two-time qualifier for the Chase for the championship, has five Cup victories in 433 career starts,
but none since 2005 at Michigan. He was fired by Evernham Motorsports in late 2006 and bounced around until this season, when he formed Mayfield Motorsports.
He threw the team together in less than a month but made headlines as the underdog who raced his way into the
season-opening Daytona 500. But he made just four of the next 10 races, and is currently 44th in the Cup standings.
NASCAR announced a new, tougher drug policy last September. The guidelines were strengthened in part because of former Truck Series driver Aaron Fike's admission that he had used heroin — even on days he raced.
Under the new rules, all drivers and crew members were tested before the season began. Random tests are scheduled
throughout the year, and at least four drivers are tested each weekend. Hunter said the drivers are selected through an automated computer program.
Former NASCAR driver Dario Franchitt
i was stunned by the news.
"I know the IndyCar drug policy is pretty stringent, and I know NASCAR has really been ramping it up," he said from Indianapolis, where he qualified third. "I think it's very important when you're in a car
that you have to be there 100 percent."
AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer in Charlotte, N.C., and Associated Press Sports Writer Mike Marot in Indianapolis contributed to this report.
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield
was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on
Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season.
Mayfield tested positive for a banned substance last weekend at Richmond International Raceway.
"In my case, I believe that the combination of a prescribed medicine and an over the counter medicine reacted together
and resulted in a positive drug test," Mayfield said in a statement. "My doctor and I are working with both Dr. (David) Black and NASCAR to resolve this matter."
Black is the CEO of Aegis Sciences Corp. in Nashville, Tenn., which runs NASCAR's testing program.
NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter would not
reveal what banned substance Mayfield used, but Hunter said it was not an alcohol-related offense.
"There is no place for substance abuse in our sport," Hunter said.
NASCAR also suspended two crew members for failed tests at Richmond.
Tony Martin, a crew member for the car John Andretti drove last weekend at Richmond, and Ben Williams, a crew member for the Nationwide Series car Matt Kenseth drove last weekend, were both suspended indefinitely.
Mayfield, who is driving a car this season he owns himself, failed to qualify for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at
Darlington Speedway.
NASCAR said Mayfield was randomly tested last Friday in Richmond. The Aegis lab discovered the positive "A" sample Tuesday and notified Mayfield. Two days later, the lab told NASCAR of the failed test.
Mayfield, who participated in both of Friday's practice sessions at Darlington, asked Friday for his backup "B" sample to be tested. That, too, came back positive, and he was told by Aegis officials Saturday afternoon.
Black said he spoke with Mayfield,
who can return to NASCAR only after he completes a "path for reinstatement" that's tailored to each individual. The process, which can include rehab, varies depending on the substance.
The suspension, which cannot be appealed, applies to Mayfield's roles as owner and driver of the No. 41 Toyota. Although the car can race next week at Lowe's Motor Speedway with another driver, Hunter said it cannot be entered with Mayfield as the owner.
The 39-year-old driver said in his statement that an interim owner and a temporary replacement driver would be announced early next week.
Andretti, who finished
32nd in last week's race at Richmond, said he's not worried that the driver next to him might be driving impaired and applauded NASCAR's tougher drug policy.
"I think it's a great thing that they (NASCAR) do," Andretti said from Indianapolis, where he's preparing for the Indy 500 later this month. "And whoever they catch and confirm, so there's no mistake, shame on them."
Just days after the Daytona 500, one of Mayfield's crew members became the first person punished under NASCAR's new drug policy for a failed test. Mayfield fired Paul Chodora after he was suspended.
Mayfield, a two-time qualifier for the Chase for the championship, has five Cup victories in 433 career starts,
but none since 2005 at Michigan. He was fired by Evernham Motorsports in late 2006 and bounced around until this season, when he formed Mayfield Motorsports.
He threw the team together in less than a month but made headlines as the underdog who raced his way into the
season-opening Daytona 500. But he made just four of the next 10 races, and is currently 44th in the Cup standings.
NASCAR announced a new, tougher drug policy last September. The guidelines were strengthened in part because of former Truck Series driver Aaron Fike's admission that he had used heroin — even on days he raced.
Under the new rules, all drivers and crew members were tested before the season began. Random tests are scheduled
throughout the year, and at least four drivers are tested each weekend. Hunter said the drivers are selected through an automated computer program.
Former NASCAR driver Dario Franchitt
i was stunned by the news.
"I know the IndyCar drug policy is pretty stringent, and I know NASCAR has really been ramping it up," he said from Indianapolis, where he qualified third. "I think it's very important when you're in a car
that you have to be there 100 percent."
AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer in Charlotte, N.C., and Associated Press Sports Writer Mike Marot in Indianapolis contributed to this report.
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Carolyn Smeaton puffed a few long drags between sips of steaming coffee in the doughnut shop near her house. It was a heavenly moment for the smoker who’s missed having a cigarette with her coffee since the smoking ban went into effect nearly five years ago.
“You could smoke anywhere,” Smeaton said. “I miss it. It took a lot away.”
Smeaton wasn’t turning up her
nose at the law by smoking in a public place, she was “vaping” on an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette.
A quick vapor that dissipated in seconds came off the metal tube when she puffed. There was no smoke or odor, no mess and no ashtray needed.
“I haven’t seen anyone doing it around here but me,” Smeaton said.
E-cigarettes were invented in 2004 in China. Web sellers market them as an alternative to smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
The devices remain largely unknown
to most people, including health officials. No one is quite sure of their safety or if they should fall under smoking ban regulations. None could be found sold locally.
The traditional e-cigarette models are about the same size and color of a cigarette, though heavier. They consist of a cartridge and membrane that contain water, propylene glycol (a food and cosmetics additive), nicotine and a flavoring that emulates tobacco or other tastes, like vanilla and caramel. The battery heats the cartridge when the smoker drags on the
e-cigarette, the tip glows orange and a vapor is emitted.
“I’m still new at it,” Smeaton said, unpacking a red, flowered purse of e-cigarette paraphernalia — a small bottle of liquid nicotine and another of flavoring for refilling the cigarettes, and some new cartridges.
She also had a black, pen-shaped e-cigarette hanging around her neck. This one was even more innocuous to the general public because it didn’t look like a cigarette and the tip glowed blue when she dragged on it — perfect for those coffee shop visits, she said.
“You get your nicotine and you get to vape in a Dunkin’ Donuts,” Smeaton said.
When people ask what it is, Smeaton
opens the metal tube to show them it isn’t a cigarette and she isn’t breaking the law. She shows them how it works and said most people are OK with it at that point.
“I personally think it’s a better alternative to tobacco,” Smeaton said. “I can’t say it’s safer, but I believe in my heart that it is.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn’t so sure. E-cigarettes have not been approved as a quitting method like the nicotine patch or gum, or as an alternative to smoking like chewing tobacco.
“FDA has reviewed several ‘electronic cigarettes’ and determined that those products were making ‘drug’ claims,”
said Susan Small, a public affairs technician in the New England District FDA, in a written statement. “We have detained and refused several such products on the grounds that they were unapproved new drugs.”
The FDA considers e-cigarettes to be “adulterated devices” and is reviewing the products on a case-by-case basis, Small said.
The World Health Organization in a statement last year said e-cigarettes are not a legitimate therapy for smokers trying to quit and questioned the product’s safety.
The American Cancer Society has also weighed in.
“There is no strong evidence that shows they improve one’s chances of quitting,” said Kate Rogers, state director for the American Cancer Society.
Smeaton, a smoker for 34 years, was smoking three packs of cigarettes a day before she learned about e-cigarettes and
ordered them online about a month ago. She was drawn to the fact that they don’t contain the harmful tar found in cigarettes or produce any second-hand smoke, also that they satisfy the tactile habit of smoking.
She said she tried, unsuccessfully, to quit for years and has given up.
“I’ve been through the gum, the patch, Zyban, Chantix and hypnosis twice,” Smeaton said.
Both her parents died of cancer and
she said she felt like she was next if she didn’t do something.
“It’s not a pleasant way to go,” Smeaton said.
Since her husband lost his job a few months ago, the price of cigarettes also played into her decision to try e-smoking.
“I can’t stop. I can’t afford it,” Smeaton said. “I need some kind of alternative.”
Smeaton smokes about 10 traditional cigarettes a day now and e-smokes the rest of the time, saving herself quite a bit
of money, she said.
“My common sense tells me four ingredients are better than 4,000 ingredients (in cigarettes),” Smeaton said.
Smeaton says she’s pleased with the results after making the switch to e-cigarettes.
“It’s far exceeded my expectations,”
Smeaton said. “I know I feel better. When I get up in the morning I don’t cough anymore. For people like me, sadly, it’s the only thing left. I hope the FDA leaves it alone
Carolyn Smeaton puffed a few long drags between sips of steaming coffee in the doughnut shop near her house. It was a heavenly moment for the smoker who’s missed having a cigarette with her coffee since the smoking ban went into effect nearly five years ago.
“You could smoke anywhere,” Smeaton said. “I miss it. It took a lot away.”
Smeaton wasn’t turning up her
nose at the law by smoking in a public place, she was “vaping” on an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette.
A quick vapor that dissipated in seconds came off the metal tube when she puffed. There was no smoke or odor, no mess and no ashtray needed.
“I haven’t seen anyone doing it around here but me,” Smeaton said.
E-cigarettes were invented in 2004 in China. Web sellers market them as an alternative to smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
The devices remain largely unknown
to most people, including health officials. No one is quite sure of their safety or if they should fall under smoking ban regulations. None could be found sold locally.
The traditional e-cigarette models are about the same size and color of a cigarette, though heavier. They consist of a cartridge and membrane that contain water, propylene glycol (a food and cosmetics additive), nicotine and a flavoring that emulates tobacco or other tastes, like vanilla and caramel. The battery heats the cartridge when the smoker drags on the
e-cigarette, the tip glows orange and a vapor is emitted.
“I’m still new at it,” Smeaton said, unpacking a red, flowered purse of e-cigarette paraphernalia — a small bottle of liquid nicotine and another of flavoring for refilling the cigarettes, and some new cartridges.
She also had a black, pen-shaped e-cigarette hanging around her neck. This one was even more innocuous to the general public because it didn’t look like a cigarette and the tip glowed blue when she dragged on it — perfect for those coffee shop visits, she said.
“You get your nicotine and you get to vape in a Dunkin’ Donuts,” Smeaton said.
When people ask what it is, Smeaton
opens the metal tube to show them it isn’t a cigarette and she isn’t breaking the law. She shows them how it works and said most people are OK with it at that point.
“I personally think it’s a better alternative to tobacco,” Smeaton said. “I can’t say it’s safer, but I believe in my heart that it is.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn’t so sure. E-cigarettes have not been approved as a quitting method like the nicotine patch or gum, or as an alternative to smoking like chewing tobacco.
“FDA has reviewed several ‘electronic cigarettes’ and determined that those products were making ‘drug’ claims,”
said Susan Small, a public affairs technician in the New England District FDA, in a written statement. “We have detained and refused several such products on the grounds that they were unapproved new drugs.”
The FDA considers e-cigarettes to be “adulterated devices” and is reviewing the products on a case-by-case basis, Small said.
The World Health Organization in a statement last year said e-cigarettes are not a legitimate therapy for smokers trying to quit and questioned the product’s safety.
The American Cancer Society has also weighed in.
“There is no strong evidence that shows they improve one’s chances of quitting,” said Kate Rogers, state director for the American Cancer Society.
Smeaton, a smoker for 34 years, was smoking three packs of cigarettes a day before she learned about e-cigarettes and
ordered them online about a month ago. She was drawn to the fact that they don’t contain the harmful tar found in cigarettes or produce any second-hand smoke, also that they satisfy the tactile habit of smoking.
She said she tried, unsuccessfully, to quit for years and has given up.
“I’ve been through the gum, the patch, Zyban, Chantix and hypnosis twice,” Smeaton said.
Both her parents died of cancer and
she said she felt like she was next if she didn’t do something.
“It’s not a pleasant way to go,” Smeaton said.
Since her husband lost his job a few months ago, the price of cigarettes also played into her decision to try e-smoking.
“I can’t stop. I can’t afford it,” Smeaton said. “I need some kind of alternative.”
Smeaton smokes about 10 traditional cigarettes a day now and e-smokes the rest of the time, saving herself quite a bit
of money, she said.
“My common sense tells me four ingredients are better than 4,000 ingredients (in cigarettes),” Smeaton said.
Smeaton says she’s pleased with the results after making the switch to e-cigarettes.
“It’s far exceeded my expectations,”
Smeaton said. “I know I feel better. When I get up in the morning I don’t cough anymore. For people like me, sadly, it’s the only thing left. I hope the FDA leaves it alone
Alice's Restaurant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“Alice's Restaurant”
Album cover for the original 1967 album, Alice's Restaurant
Single by Arlo Guthrie
from the album Alice's Restaurant
Released 1967
Genre Talking blues
Length 00:18:34
The former church
where the story begins, located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The building later became the Guthrie Center. The restaurant itself is roughly six miles north in Stockbridge, Massachusetts."Alice's Restaurant Massacree" [sic] (commonly referred to simply as "Alice's Restaurant") is one of singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie's most prominent works, a musical monologue based on a true story that began on Thanksgiving Day 1965, and which inspired a 1969 movie of the same name.
The song lasts 18 minutes and 34 seconds, occupying the entire A-side of Guthrie's 1967 debut record album, also titled Alice's Restaurant (Warner Reprise Records). It is notable as a satirical,
first-person account of 1960s counterculture, in addition to being a hit song in its own right. The final part of the song is an encouragement for the listeners to
sing along, to resist the draft, and to end war.
Contents [hide]
1 The song
2 The real restaurant and people
3 The church, now the Guthrie Center
4 The movie
5 References
6 Further reading
7 External links
[edit] The song
The song is a talking blues,
which recounts a true but
comically exaggerated Thanksgiving Day adventure as a satirical, deadpan protest against the Vietnam War draft.
The Alice in the song was restaurant-owner Alice M. Brock, who in 1964, using $2,000 supplied by her mother, bought a deconsecrated church in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where Alice and her husband Ray would live. It was here rather than at the restaurant, which came later, where the song's Thanksgiving dinners were actually held.
On that Thanksgiving, November 25,
1965, the 18-year-old Guthrie and his friend Richard Robbins, 19, were arrested by Stockbridge police officer William "Obie" Obanhein for illegally dumping some of Alice's
garbage after discovering that the town dump was closed for the holiday. Two days later they pleaded guilty in court before a blind judge, James E. Hannon; the song describes to ironic effect the arresting officer's
frustration at the judge being unable to see the "27 8-by-10 color glossy pictures with the circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one explaining what each one was to be used as evidence against us". In the end, Guthrie and Robbins were fined $50 and told to pick up their garbage.
The song goes on to describe Guthrie's
being called up for the draft, and the surreal bureaucracy at the New York City induction center at 1 Whitehall Street. Because of Guthrie's criminal record for littering, he is first sent to the Group W Bench (where those draftees wait who cannot be inducted except under a "moral waiver") then outright rejected as unfit for military service. The ironic punchline of the story's denouement is that, in the words of Guthrie, "I'm sittin here on the Group W bench 'cause you want to know if I'm moral enough to join the army, burn women, kids, houses and villages after bein' a litterbug?"
The final part of the song is where Arlo
tells the audience that should they find
themselves facing the draft they should walk into the military psychiatrist's office and sing, "Shrink, You can get anything you want, at Alice's restaurant," and walk out. Thus is born, "the Alice's Restaurant Anti-Massacree Movement, and all you got to do to join is to sing it the next time it comes around on the guitar."[1]
"Alice's Restaurant" is regularly played on Thanksgiving by many classic rock radio stations and has become a tradition.[2] It is not often otherwise aired, due to its length. The original album rose to #17 on the Billboard chart.[3]
Guthrie revised and updated "Alice's Restaurant" years later to protest Reagan-era policies, but this second version has not been released on a commercial recording. He sang a third version during the Bush
Administration years that was recorded and released by the Kerrville Folk Festival.
The 1997 rerecordingGuthrie later wrote a follow-up recounting how he learned that Richard Nixon had owned a copy of the
song, and he jokingly suggested that this
explained the famous 18½ minute gap in the Watergate tapes. Guthrie rerecorded his entire debut album for his 1997 CD Alice's Restaurant also known as Alice's Restaurant: The Massacree Revisited, on the Rising Son music label, which includes this expanded version.
[edit] The real restaurant and people
Sign to restaurant"Alice" was restaurant owner Alice M. Brock, who with husband Ray Brock lived in a former church in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where the song's Thanksgiving dinners were actually held. She was a painter and designer, while Ray was an architect and woodworker. Both
worked at a nearby private academy, the music- and art-oriented Stockbridge School, from which Guthrie (then of the Queens, New York City neighborhood of Howard Beach) had graduated. As of 2005, Alice Brock lives in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and owns an art studio and gallery at 69 Commercial Street.[4] She illustrated the 2004 children's book Mooses Come Walking, written by Guthrie.
Alice's restaurant (formally known as the "Back Room Rest", named for its location down an alley behind a grocery store at 40 Main Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts) was roughly six miles from the church — though true to the song, it was "just a half-a-mile from the railroad track". Formerly Maluphy's Restaurant, it ran the length of the building from front
to back along the side alley. Owned by Alice for only a year before she and Ray divorced, it was, as of 2005, Theresa's Stockbridge Cafe, where a hand-painted sign indicates its former identity. The building's front as of 2006 is The Main Street Cafe.
A restaurant named "Alice's Restaurant", for which Mr. Guthrie was partially credited, opened and closed in 2008 at the short-lived Hard Rock Park theme park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
[edit] The church, now the Guthrie Center
The church, originally built as the St. James Chapel in 1829, was enlarged in 1866 and renamed Trinity Church. Ray and Alice Brock purchased the property in 1964 and made it their home. The building has had several owners since the early 1970s. [5]
In 1991, Guthrie bought the church that had
served as Alice and Ray Brock's former home, at 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and converted it to the Guthrie Center, a nondenominational, interfaith meeting place.[6]
The church's exterior is covered with white vinyl siding with the original cornerstone dedications still intact. There are two public entrances, a ramp for disabled guests on the side of the building and another consisting of two large wooden doors. The entrance from the side leads directly into the chapel. The front entrance leads into a living room with couches
and a kitchen to the left. Bathrooms are located down a straight hallway to the right. Above this hallway is a sign that says " One God - Many Forms / One River - Many Streams / One People - Many Faces / One Mother - Many Children -Ma".
In the main chapel area there is a stage for performances set up with microphone and other audio inputs. On the stage, in the rear center, Officer Obie's chair sits as a reminder of the arrest. In the rear of the chapel there is a set of stairs and a loft which holds a shrine dedicated to multiple religions and also contains a viewing loft. Also, there is a door that leads to a set of private rooms in which Alice and Ray once lived.
In recent years, the Guthrie Center has become a popular folk music venue, hosting the Troubadour Concert series annually from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Musical guests have included John Gorka, Jaane Doe, The Highwaymen and, of course, Arlo Guthrie. The annual "Garbage Trail Walk",
retracing the steps of Arlo and folksinger Rick Robbins (as told in the song), raises money for Huntington's Disease research. On Thanksgiving, the Center hosts a "Thanksgiving dinner that can't be beat" for people in need from the local community.
[edit] The movie
Main article: Alice's Restaurant (film)
The song was adapted into the 1969 movie Alice's Restaurant, directed and co-written by Arthur Penn and starring Guthrie as himself, Pat Quinn as Alice Brock and James Broderick as Ray Brock, with William Obanhein ("Officer Obie") appearing as himself and the real Alice making a cameo appearance.
The movie was released on August 19, 1969, a few
days after Guthrie had appeared at the Woodstock Festival. A soundtrack album for the film was also released by United Artists Records. The soundtrack includes a studio version of the "Massacree", which was originally divided into two parts (one for each album side); a CD reissue on the Rykodisc label presents this version of the song in full, and adds several bonus tracks to the original LP.
Album cover for the original 1967 album, Alice's Restaurant
Single by Arlo Guthrie
from the album Alice's Restaurant
Released 1967
Genre Talking blues
Length 00:18:34
The former church
where the story begins, located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The building later became the Guthrie Center. The restaurant itself is roughly six miles north in Stockbridge, Massachusetts."Alice's Restaurant Massacree" [sic] (commonly referred to simply as "Alice's Restaurant") is one of singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie's most prominent works, a musical monologue based on a true story that began on Thanksgiving Day 1965, and which inspired a 1969 movie of the same name.
The song lasts 18 minutes and 34 seconds, occupying the entire A-side of Guthrie's 1967 debut record album, also titled Alice's Restaurant (Warner Reprise Records). It is notable as a satirical,
first-person account of 1960s counterculture, in addition to being a hit song in its own right. The final part of the song is an encouragement for the listeners to
sing along, to resist the draft, and to end war.
Contents [hide]
1 The song
2 The real restaurant and people
3 The church, now the Guthrie Center
4 The movie
5 References
6 Further reading
7 External links
[edit] The song
The song is a talking blues,
which recounts a true but
comically exaggerated Thanksgiving Day adventure as a satirical, deadpan protest against the Vietnam War draft.
The Alice in the song was restaurant-owner Alice M. Brock, who in 1964, using $2,000 supplied by her mother, bought a deconsecrated church in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where Alice and her husband Ray would live. It was here rather than at the restaurant, which came later, where the song's Thanksgiving dinners were actually held.
On that Thanksgiving, November 25,
1965, the 18-year-old Guthrie and his friend Richard Robbins, 19, were arrested by Stockbridge police officer William "Obie" Obanhein for illegally dumping some of Alice's
garbage after discovering that the town dump was closed for the holiday. Two days later they pleaded guilty in court before a blind judge, James E. Hannon; the song describes to ironic effect the arresting officer's
frustration at the judge being unable to see the "27 8-by-10 color glossy pictures with the circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one explaining what each one was to be used as evidence against us". In the end, Guthrie and Robbins were fined $50 and told to pick up their garbage.
The song goes on to describe Guthrie's
being called up for the draft, and the surreal bureaucracy at the New York City induction center at 1 Whitehall Street. Because of Guthrie's criminal record for littering, he is first sent to the Group W Bench (where those draftees wait who cannot be inducted except under a "moral waiver") then outright rejected as unfit for military service. The ironic punchline of the story's denouement is that, in the words of Guthrie, "I'm sittin here on the Group W bench 'cause you want to know if I'm moral enough to join the army, burn women, kids, houses and villages after bein' a litterbug?"
The final part of the song is where Arlo
tells the audience that should they find
themselves facing the draft they should walk into the military psychiatrist's office and sing, "Shrink, You can get anything you want, at Alice's restaurant," and walk out. Thus is born, "the Alice's Restaurant Anti-Massacree Movement, and all you got to do to join is to sing it the next time it comes around on the guitar."[1]
"Alice's Restaurant" is regularly played on Thanksgiving by many classic rock radio stations and has become a tradition.[2] It is not often otherwise aired, due to its length. The original album rose to #17 on the Billboard chart.[3]
Guthrie revised and updated "Alice's Restaurant" years later to protest Reagan-era policies, but this second version has not been released on a commercial recording. He sang a third version during the Bush
Administration years that was recorded and released by the Kerrville Folk Festival.
The 1997 rerecordingGuthrie later wrote a follow-up recounting how he learned that Richard Nixon had owned a copy of the
song, and he jokingly suggested that this
explained the famous 18½ minute gap in the Watergate tapes. Guthrie rerecorded his entire debut album for his 1997 CD Alice's Restaurant also known as Alice's Restaurant: The Massacree Revisited, on the Rising Son music label, which includes this expanded version.
[edit] The real restaurant and people
Sign to restaurant"Alice" was restaurant owner Alice M. Brock, who with husband Ray Brock lived in a former church in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where the song's Thanksgiving dinners were actually held. She was a painter and designer, while Ray was an architect and woodworker. Both
worked at a nearby private academy, the music- and art-oriented Stockbridge School, from which Guthrie (then of the Queens, New York City neighborhood of Howard Beach) had graduated. As of 2005, Alice Brock lives in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and owns an art studio and gallery at 69 Commercial Street.[4] She illustrated the 2004 children's book Mooses Come Walking, written by Guthrie.
Alice's restaurant (formally known as the "Back Room Rest", named for its location down an alley behind a grocery store at 40 Main Street in Stockbridge, Massachusetts) was roughly six miles from the church — though true to the song, it was "just a half-a-mile from the railroad track". Formerly Maluphy's Restaurant, it ran the length of the building from front
to back along the side alley. Owned by Alice for only a year before she and Ray divorced, it was, as of 2005, Theresa's Stockbridge Cafe, where a hand-painted sign indicates its former identity. The building's front as of 2006 is The Main Street Cafe.
A restaurant named "Alice's Restaurant", for which Mr. Guthrie was partially credited, opened and closed in 2008 at the short-lived Hard Rock Park theme park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
[edit] The church, now the Guthrie Center
The church, originally built as the St. James Chapel in 1829, was enlarged in 1866 and renamed Trinity Church. Ray and Alice Brock purchased the property in 1964 and made it their home. The building has had several owners since the early 1970s. [5]
In 1991, Guthrie bought the church that had
served as Alice and Ray Brock's former home, at 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and converted it to the Guthrie Center, a nondenominational, interfaith meeting place.[6]
The church's exterior is covered with white vinyl siding with the original cornerstone dedications still intact. There are two public entrances, a ramp for disabled guests on the side of the building and another consisting of two large wooden doors. The entrance from the side leads directly into the chapel. The front entrance leads into a living room with couches
and a kitchen to the left. Bathrooms are located down a straight hallway to the right. Above this hallway is a sign that says " One God - Many Forms / One River - Many Streams / One People - Many Faces / One Mother - Many Children -Ma".
In the main chapel area there is a stage for performances set up with microphone and other audio inputs. On the stage, in the rear center, Officer Obie's chair sits as a reminder of the arrest. In the rear of the chapel there is a set of stairs and a loft which holds a shrine dedicated to multiple religions and also contains a viewing loft. Also, there is a door that leads to a set of private rooms in which Alice and Ray once lived.
In recent years, the Guthrie Center has become a popular folk music venue, hosting the Troubadour Concert series annually from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Musical guests have included John Gorka, Jaane Doe, The Highwaymen and, of course, Arlo Guthrie. The annual "Garbage Trail Walk",
retracing the steps of Arlo and folksinger Rick Robbins (as told in the song), raises money for Huntington's Disease research. On Thanksgiving, the Center hosts a "Thanksgiving dinner that can't be beat" for people in need from the local community.
[edit] The movie
Main article: Alice's Restaurant (film)
The song was adapted into the 1969 movie Alice's Restaurant, directed and co-written by Arthur Penn and starring Guthrie as himself, Pat Quinn as Alice Brock and James Broderick as Ray Brock, with William Obanhein ("Officer Obie") appearing as himself and the real Alice making a cameo appearance.
The movie was released on August 19, 1969, a few
days after Guthrie had appeared at the Woodstock Festival. A soundtrack album for the film was also released by United Artists Records. The soundtrack includes a studio version of the "Massacree", which was originally divided into two parts (one for each album side); a CD reissue on the Rykodisc label presents this version of the song in full, and adds several bonus tracks to the original LP.
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Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Guanghua Road
65322881
State of Bahrain Embassy
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325025
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322504
Embassy of the State of Palestine
Sanlitun East Third Street
65321361
Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium
Sanlitun Road
65321736
Embassy of the State of Israel
World Trade Center West office building
65052970
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65326656
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi
Guanghua Road
65321801
The State of Qatar Embassy
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65322231
Rwanda and the country's embassy
Xiushui North Street
65322193
Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Interior Street
65135937
Embassy of the Republic of Chad
Guanghua Road
65321925
Embassy of the Republic of Belarus
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326426
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Sanlitun Diplomatic Office Building
65325488
Embassy of the Republic of India
Ritan Road
65321856
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
Foreign apartment塔园
65324421
Embassy of Nigeria, Federal and State
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65323631
Embassy of the Kingdom of Nepal
Sanlitun Road, West St.
65321795
Embassy of the Republic of Ghana
Sanlitun Road
65321319
Canadian Embassy
Outside Dongzhimen Chaoyang District
65323536
Embassy of the Republic of Gabon
Guanghua Road
65322810
Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321337
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326458
Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321224
Spain Embassy
Sanlitun Road
65321986
Embassy of the Republic of the Congo
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321658
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65323385
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Sanlitun East St.
65322040
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
Dongzhimen Sanlitun Street
65321431
Embassy of the Republic of Togo
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322202
Embassy of the Republic of Iceland
塔园foreign person apartment
65326881
Embassy of the Republic of Angola
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326968
Hakimeh Kingdom of Jordan Embassy
Sanlitun East St.
65323906
Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65323679
Embassy of the Republic of Finland
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65321817
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
East Third Street, Sanlitun Diplomatic Apartments
65326241
Embassy of the Republic of Sudan
Sanlitun East Second Street
65323715
Embassy of the Republic of Greece
Guanghua Road
65321317
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
North Sanlitun street
65324825
Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria
Sanlitun Road
65321231
Embassy of the Republic of Albania
Guanghua Road
65321120
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ritan Road
65321825
United Arab Emirates
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65322112
Embassy of the Republic of Argentina
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65321406
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
Liangmahe South
65322357
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321582
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65324614
Embassy of the Republic of Namibia
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65324810
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
Liangmahe Sanlitun Road
65321491
Embassy of the Republic of Kenya
Sanlitun West St.
65323381
Romanian Embassy
Ritan Road on East Second Street
65323442
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela
Sanlitun Road
65321295
Embassy of the Republic of France
Sanlitun East Third Street
65321331
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Jianguomen Ritan Road
65321235
Embassy of People's Republic of Bangladesh
Guanghua Road
65322521
Embassy of the Republic of Bolivia
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65323074
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Sanlitun East St.
65323516
Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321889
Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway
Sanlitun Street East a
65322261
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sanlitun East St.
65326182
Embassy of the State of Kuwait
Guanghua Road
65322182
Embassy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
North Sanlitun street
65323572
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321946
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Dongzhimen North Street
65322051
Embassy of the United States of America
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65323831
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe
Sanlitun East Third Street
65323795
Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia and Asia
Sanlitun Street
65322435
Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand
Guanghua Road
65321980
Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65325258
Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho
Sanlitun East Third Street
65326842
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65323664
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Liangmahe South
65321131
Embassy of the Republic of Somalia
Sanlitun Road
65321752
Embassy of the Republic of Colombia
Guanghua Road
65323377
Embassy of the Republic of Peru
Sanlitun Diplomatic Office Building
65324658
Ireland Embassy
Ritan Road
65322691
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321872
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Ritan Road, Jian Guo Men Wai
65326902
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Guanghua Road
65321155
Embassy of the Republic of Botswana
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325751
Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Jianhua Lu
65321861
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
Jian Guo Men Wai
65326356
Embassy of the Slovak Republic
Ritan Road
65321531
Embassy of the Republic of Portugal and Asia
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65323497
Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic
North on altar
65321186
Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65321828
Embassy of the Republic of Chile
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321641
Embassy of the Republic of Austria
Xiushui Street
65322061
Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321425
Swiss Embassy
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322736
Swedish Embassy
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65323331
Embassy of Mongolia
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321203
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65323926
New Zealand Embassy
Ritan East Second Street
65322731
Embassy of the Republic of Italy
Sanlitun East Second Street
65322131
Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321222
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325057
Embassy of the United Mexican States
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322574
Embassy of the Republic of Lebanon
Sanlitun East St.
65322197
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322161
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova
Building塔园3
65325379
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Sanlitun Road
65321796
Australian Embassy
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322331
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321554
Sanlitun West St.
65323649
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322650
Turkmenistan Embassy
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326975
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Embassy
Guanghua Road
65321961
Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab people of the country offices
Sanlitun East St.
65323666
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Four-story World Trade Center
65053171
Embassy of the Republic of Yemen
Sanlitun East Third Street
65321558
Embassy of the Republic of Malta
Apartment塔园diplomatic personnel
65323114
Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar
Sanlitun Street
65321353
Malaysia Embassy
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322531
Embassy of the Republic of Mali
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321704
Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia
Sanlitun Diplomatic Apartments
65326282
Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325904
Embassy of the Republic of Zaire
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322713
Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador
Jian Guo Men Wai apartment
65323158
Embassy of the State of Eritrea
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326534
Japan Embassy
On the altar outside the founding of their way
65322361
Embassy of the Republic of Benin
Guanghua Road
65322741
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Sanlitun East Third Street
65321346
Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322431
Embassy of the Republic of Uganda
Sanlitun Street
65321708
Ukraine Embassy
Sanlitun East St.
65326359
Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65324445
Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Foreign apartment塔园
65326854
Embassy of Brunei Darussalam
Sanlitun Diplomatic Office Building
65324094
Papua New Guinea Embassy
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65324312
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Guanghua Road
65322881
State of Bahrain Embassy
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325025
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322504
Embassy of the State of Palestine
Sanlitun East Third Street
65321361
Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium
Sanlitun Road
65321736
Embassy of the State of Israel
World Trade Center West office building
65052970
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65326656
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi
Guanghua Road
65321801
The State of Qatar Embassy
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65322231
Rwanda and the country's embassy
Xiushui North Street
65322193
Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Interior Street
65135937
Embassy of the Republic of Chad
Guanghua Road
65321925
Embassy of the Republic of Belarus
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326426
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Sanlitun Diplomatic Office Building
65325488
Embassy of the Republic of India
Ritan Road
65321856
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
Foreign apartment塔园
65324421
Embassy of Nigeria, Federal and State
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65323631
Embassy of the Kingdom of Nepal
Sanlitun Road, West St.
65321795
Embassy of the Republic of Ghana
Sanlitun Road
65321319
Canadian Embassy
Outside Dongzhimen Chaoyang District
65323536
Embassy of the Republic of Gabon
Guanghua Road
65322810
Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321337
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326458
Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321224
Spain Embassy
Sanlitun Road
65321986
Embassy of the Republic of the Congo
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321658
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65323385
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Sanlitun East St.
65322040
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
Dongzhimen Sanlitun Street
65321431
Embassy of the Republic of Togo
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322202
Embassy of the Republic of Iceland
塔园foreign person apartment
65326881
Embassy of the Republic of Angola
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65326968
Hakimeh Kingdom of Jordan Embassy
Sanlitun East St.
65323906
Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65323679
Embassy of the Republic of Finland
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65321817
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
East Third Street, Sanlitun Diplomatic Apartments
65326241
Embassy of the Republic of Sudan
Sanlitun East Second Street
65323715
Embassy of the Republic of Greece
Guanghua Road
65321317
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
North Sanlitun street
65324825
Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria
Sanlitun Road
65321231
Embassy of the Republic of Albania
Guanghua Road
65321120
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ritan Road
65321825
United Arab Emirates
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65322112
Embassy of the Republic of Argentina
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65321406
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
Liangmahe South
65322357
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321582
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65324614
Embassy of the Republic of Namibia
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65324810
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
Liangmahe Sanlitun Road
65321491
Embassy of the Republic of Kenya
Sanlitun West St.
65323381
Romanian Embassy
Ritan Road on East Second Street
65323442
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela
Sanlitun Road
65321295
Embassy of the Republic of France
Sanlitun East Third Street
65321331
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Jianguomen Ritan Road
65321235
Embassy of People's Republic of Bangladesh
Guanghua Road
65322521
Embassy of the Republic of Bolivia
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65323074
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Sanlitun East St.
65323516
Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321889
Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway
Sanlitun Street East a
65322261
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Sanlitun East St.
65326182
Embassy of the State of Kuwait
Guanghua Road
65322182
Embassy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
North Sanlitun street
65323572
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321946
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Dongzhimen North Street
65322051
Embassy of the United States of America
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65323831
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe
Sanlitun East Third Street
65323795
Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia and Asia
Sanlitun Street
65322435
Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand
Guanghua Road
65321980
Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65325258
Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho
Sanlitun East Third Street
65326842
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65323664
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Liangmahe South
65321131
Embassy of the Republic of Somalia
Sanlitun Road
65321752
Embassy of the Republic of Colombia
Guanghua Road
65323377
Embassy of the Republic of Peru
Sanlitun Diplomatic Office Building
65324658
Ireland Embassy
Ritan Road
65322691
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321872
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Ritan Road, Jian Guo Men Wai
65326902
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Guanghua Road
65321155
Embassy of the Republic of Botswana
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325751
Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Jianhua Lu
65321861
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
Jian Guo Men Wai
65326356
Embassy of the Slovak Republic
Ritan Road
65321531
Embassy of the Republic of Portugal and Asia
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65323497
Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic
North on altar
65321186
Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65321828
Embassy of the Republic of Chile
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321641
Embassy of the Republic of Austria
Xiushui Street
65322061
Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321425
Swiss Embassy
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322736
Swedish Embassy
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65323331
Embassy of Mongolia
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65321203
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Xiushui Jian Guo Men Wai Street
65323926
New Zealand Embassy
Ritan East Second Street
65322731
Embassy of the Republic of Italy
Sanlitun East Second Street
65322131
Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65321222
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
塔园Diplomatic Office Building
65325057
Embassy of the United Mexican States
Sanlitun East Fifth Street
65322574
Embassy of the Republic of Lebanon
Sanlitun East St.
65322197
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322161
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova
Building塔园3
65325379
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
Sanlitun Road
65321796
Australian Embassy
Dongzhimen Wai Avenue
65322331
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia
Sanlitun East Fourth Street
65321554
2009年4月27日星期一
How to emigrate to China
Of the State Council, December 13, 2003 approved by the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of section 74 of Decree 15 August, 2004 release)
In order to regulate the first permanent residence of foreigners in China, management approval, according to "People's Republic of China Law on Entry and Exit of Aliens" and the implementation details of the relevant provisions of the development of this approach.
A second permanent residence of foreigners in China refers to the period of stay of foreigners in China without restriction.
Article III "foreigners permanent residence permit" is eligible for permanent residence in China, foreigners who reside in China's legal identity documents, can be used alone.
IV were eligible for permanent residence in China, foreigners with a valid passport and the "foreigners permanent residence permit" from the Chinese border.
Article V of admissibility of aliens to apply for permanent residence in China are located the bodies of the municipal People's Government of the District public security organs, public security sub-municipalities, county; audit of foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China, the organs of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Public Security Bureau ; the approval of foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China, the authorities are the Ministry of Public Security.
Article VI of the application for permanent residence in China, foreigners should abide by Chinese law, good health and no criminal record, and one of the following conditions are met:
(A) direct investment in China for three consecutive years to invest in stable condition and good tax records;
(B) as deputy general manager in China, such as deputy director and above positions, or with an associate professor, associate research fellow, deputy and other senior and enjoy the same treatment as above, has been serving a full four-year, four-year stay in China a total of not less than three years good records and pay taxes;
(C) of China has a significant and outstanding contributions to the special needs of countries;
(D) of this paragraph first, second, third person referred to under the age of the spouses and their unmarried children 18 years of age;
(E) of Chinese citizens or permanent residence in China of foreigners eligible spouse, marital relationship continues to exist for five years, has been in China for five years continuous residence, residence in China each year not less than nine months and a stable life to protect and home;
(F) unmarried children under 18 years of age to join their parents;
(G) outside the non-immediate family members, immediate family members to join the territory, and at least 60 years of age, has been in China for five years continuous residence, residence in China each year not less than nine months and a stable living guarantee and residence.
Period referred to in this article refer to the date of application for the number of years.
Article VII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the meaning of the first foreigners, and its actual investment in China to pay the registered capital of one of the following conditions should be in conformity with:
(A) in the state has promulgated the "Industrial Catalog for Foreign Investment" to encourage industries to invest more than 500,000 U.S. dollars the total;
(B) in China's western regions and countries focus on poverty alleviation and development investment in the county total more than 500,000 U.S. dollars;
(C) Total investment in central China more than one million U.S. dollars;
(D) Total investment in China more than two million U.S. dollars.
Article VIII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the second meaning of foreigners, their offices, units should conform to one of the following conditions:
(A) of the State Council departments or agencies of the provincial People's Government;
(B) focus on institutions of higher learning;
(C) implementation of national key projects in major research projects or enterprises and institutions;
(D) high-tech enterprises, encouraged foreign-invested enterprises, foreign-invested advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested enterprise exports.
Article IX when applicants accurately fill out the "permanent residence of foreigners in China Application Form" and submit the following materials:
(A) a foreign passport or a valid passport to replace the documents;
(B) designated by the Chinese Government issued the health and quarantine departments or by the Chinese embassies and consulates of foreign health care certification issued a health certificate;
(C) by the Chinese embassies and consulates abroad certified proof of no criminal record;
(D) 4 2 inches recent bareheaded full-faced color photo;
(E) the approach of any other relevant material.
Article X of the first paragraph of Article VI of the first application needs to be referred to staff to submit the certificate of approval of foreign-invested enterprises, joint annual inspection certificate, as well as proved that the capital verification report, proof of personal duty. Encouraged foreign-invested enterprises should also be submitted to the State to encourage the development of the confirmation of foreign investment projects.
Article XI of the way to the first paragraph of Article VI of the second application needs to be referred to staff to submit the following materials:
(A) units issued by my office duties or title certificate;
(B) "foreign expert evidence" or "certificate of employment of foreigners";
(C) service units as well as the annual inspection of the registration certificate to prove, prove that the individual paid; service units of foreign-invested enterprises, enterprises with foreign investment needs to be submitted to the approval of the joint annual inspection certificate and proof;
(D) in the implementation of national key projects in major research projects or enterprises and institutions serving staff are required to provide the provincial and ministerial government department in charge of the project documentation issued; in the high-tech enterprises in the service personnel are required to provide high-tech enterprises certificate; in encouraging foreign investment enterprises, foreign-invested advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested enterprises, service exports are required to provide the staff to encourage the development of the country's foreign investment projects with foreign investment confirmation or confirmation of advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested enterprise exports to confirm书.
Article XII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the third person referred to an application submitted by the Chinese government needs to be issued by the competent authorities and supporting letter of recommendation.
Article XIII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the fourth person referred to the application, the spouses are required to submit proof of marriage; are unmarried children under 18 years of age, and I need to submit a birth certificate or proof of parent-child relationship; an adoptive relationship, the need to submit proof of adoption. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XIV of the first paragraph of Article VI of the fifth person referred to an application which needs to be submitted to the nationality of a spouse to prove the permanent residence or nationality of the spouse outside the "foreigners permanent residence permit", the marriage proved that living notarized Certification and proof of rental or ownership. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XV of the first paragraph of Article VI of the sixth when a person referred to an application which needs to be submitted to the nationality of their parents, or proof of permanent residence of parents of foreign nationality "foreigners permanent residence permit," I am a birth certificate or proof of parent-child relationship; an adoptive relationship, the need to submit proof of adoption. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XVI of this approach to the first paragraph of Article VI of the seventh when a person referred to also submit an application to join the Chinese citizens or permanent residence of aliens to prove "permanent residence permits of foreigners," a notarized proof of kinship, as well as people seek refuge No proof of direct relatives abroad, notarized proof of financial resources of people to join or to join the economic security of people have proven that people seek refuge notarized or rental homes to join or to prove property rights. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XVII of foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China, of which I am 18 years of age or unmarried children under the age of the parents or the principal to the principal place of residence or long-term investment of the municipal districts, or municipalities directly under the Central People's Government, the public security public security organs at the county Board to apply. On behalf of a client by the application, applicants are required to provide power of attorney issued. The applicant's power of attorney issued in foreign countries, subject to the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Public security organs in the 18th article from the acceptance of foreigners in China to apply for permanent residency within six months from the date to approve or not to approve the decision.
Article XIX was approved for permanent residence in China, foreigners, from the Ministry of Public Security issued "permanent residence permits of foreigners"; applicants outside, from the Ministry of Public Security issued "permanent residence status of foreigners confirmed Form", the applicant had "permanent resident alien identification form" to the Chinese embassies and consulates for "D" word visas within 30 days after entry to the admissibility of his application to receive the public security organs "foreigners permanent residence permit."
第二十条been approved for permanent residence in China, foreigners, in China each year not less than three months cumulative stay. Each year due to the actual needs can not be accumulated in China over a three-month stay, subject to long-term residence provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Public Security Department, the Board approved, but the cumulative five-year residence in China shall not be less than one year.
Article XXI "foreigners permanent residence permit" valid for a period of five years or ten years. Been approved for permanent residence in China under the age of eighteen foreigners, issued valid for a period of five years of "foreigners permanent residence permit"; been approved in China for permanent residence of foreigners over the age of 18, issued to be valid for ten-year "certificate of permanent residence of aliens."
Twenty-second of "permanent resident alien card" expired, content changes, damaged or lost, the holder should be a long-term residence to the municipal districts, or municipalities directly under the Central People's Government, the public security organs of public security points, county to apply for renewal or replacement. Audited for the public security organs in China did not lose eligibility requirements for permanent residence cases, within one month renewal or replacement document.
Article twenty-holders "foreigners permanent residence permit" foreigners should be expired within one month before the application for renewal; content changes in documents should be changed in the situation within one month after the renewal application; documents damaged or lost should be a timely application for renewal or replacement.
Article twenty-fourth in China have qualified for permanent residence of aliens, one of the following circumstances, the Ministry of Public Security may cancel their eligibility for permanent residence in China, held at the same time the collection of their "permanent residence permit foreigners" or declared void:
(A) may be the interests of national security and cause harm;
(B) People's Court sentenced to be deported;
(C) the provision of false information through illegal means such as fraud in China qualified for permanent residence;
(D) each year without the approval of discontent in China had to stay three months or a total of five years stay in China less than one year.
Article prior to the implementation of this approach is approved for permanent residence in China to foreigners, should be implemented in this way within six months from the date of original issuance of residence certificates, or long-term residence in areas of the municipal People's Government for the public security organs or public security sub-municipalities, county renewal of "foreigners permanent residence permit."
Article twenty applications for permanent residence in China as well as the issuance, renewal, replacement "foreigners permanent residence permit", the fees and standards in accordance with the State Council in charge of price and financial sector regulations.
27th Article of the meaning of the following terms:
(A) "immediate family" means parents (spouse's parents), grandparents (grandparents), full of adult children 18 years of age and their spouses, adult full 18 years of age grandchildren (grandchildren of their children) and their spouses;
(B) "above", "less than" are included in this number.
By the 28th article of the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the explanation.
These measures become the 29th come into force upon promulgation.
In order to regulate the first permanent residence of foreigners in China, management approval, according to "People's Republic of China Law on Entry and Exit of Aliens" and the implementation details of the relevant provisions of the development of this approach.
A second permanent residence of foreigners in China refers to the period of stay of foreigners in China without restriction.
Article III "foreigners permanent residence permit" is eligible for permanent residence in China, foreigners who reside in China's legal identity documents, can be used alone.
IV were eligible for permanent residence in China, foreigners with a valid passport and the "foreigners permanent residence permit" from the Chinese border.
Article V of admissibility of aliens to apply for permanent residence in China are located the bodies of the municipal People's Government of the District public security organs, public security sub-municipalities, county; audit of foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China, the organs of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Public Security Bureau ; the approval of foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China, the authorities are the Ministry of Public Security.
Article VI of the application for permanent residence in China, foreigners should abide by Chinese law, good health and no criminal record, and one of the following conditions are met:
(A) direct investment in China for three consecutive years to invest in stable condition and good tax records;
(B) as deputy general manager in China, such as deputy director and above positions, or with an associate professor, associate research fellow, deputy and other senior and enjoy the same treatment as above, has been serving a full four-year, four-year stay in China a total of not less than three years good records and pay taxes;
(C) of China has a significant and outstanding contributions to the special needs of countries;
(D) of this paragraph first, second, third person referred to under the age of the spouses and their unmarried children 18 years of age;
(E) of Chinese citizens or permanent residence in China of foreigners eligible spouse, marital relationship continues to exist for five years, has been in China for five years continuous residence, residence in China each year not less than nine months and a stable life to protect and home;
(F) unmarried children under 18 years of age to join their parents;
(G) outside the non-immediate family members, immediate family members to join the territory, and at least 60 years of age, has been in China for five years continuous residence, residence in China each year not less than nine months and a stable living guarantee and residence.
Period referred to in this article refer to the date of application for the number of years.
Article VII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the meaning of the first foreigners, and its actual investment in China to pay the registered capital of one of the following conditions should be in conformity with:
(A) in the state has promulgated the "Industrial Catalog for Foreign Investment" to encourage industries to invest more than 500,000 U.S. dollars the total;
(B) in China's western regions and countries focus on poverty alleviation and development investment in the county total more than 500,000 U.S. dollars;
(C) Total investment in central China more than one million U.S. dollars;
(D) Total investment in China more than two million U.S. dollars.
Article VIII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the second meaning of foreigners, their offices, units should conform to one of the following conditions:
(A) of the State Council departments or agencies of the provincial People's Government;
(B) focus on institutions of higher learning;
(C) implementation of national key projects in major research projects or enterprises and institutions;
(D) high-tech enterprises, encouraged foreign-invested enterprises, foreign-invested advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested enterprise exports.
Article IX when applicants accurately fill out the "permanent residence of foreigners in China Application Form" and submit the following materials:
(A) a foreign passport or a valid passport to replace the documents;
(B) designated by the Chinese Government issued the health and quarantine departments or by the Chinese embassies and consulates of foreign health care certification issued a health certificate;
(C) by the Chinese embassies and consulates abroad certified proof of no criminal record;
(D) 4 2 inches recent bareheaded full-faced color photo;
(E) the approach of any other relevant material.
Article X of the first paragraph of Article VI of the first application needs to be referred to staff to submit the certificate of approval of foreign-invested enterprises, joint annual inspection certificate, as well as proved that the capital verification report, proof of personal duty. Encouraged foreign-invested enterprises should also be submitted to the State to encourage the development of the confirmation of foreign investment projects.
Article XI of the way to the first paragraph of Article VI of the second application needs to be referred to staff to submit the following materials:
(A) units issued by my office duties or title certificate;
(B) "foreign expert evidence" or "certificate of employment of foreigners";
(C) service units as well as the annual inspection of the registration certificate to prove, prove that the individual paid; service units of foreign-invested enterprises, enterprises with foreign investment needs to be submitted to the approval of the joint annual inspection certificate and proof;
(D) in the implementation of national key projects in major research projects or enterprises and institutions serving staff are required to provide the provincial and ministerial government department in charge of the project documentation issued; in the high-tech enterprises in the service personnel are required to provide high-tech enterprises certificate; in encouraging foreign investment enterprises, foreign-invested advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested enterprises, service exports are required to provide the staff to encourage the development of the country's foreign investment projects with foreign investment confirmation or confirmation of advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested enterprise exports to confirm书.
Article XII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the third person referred to an application submitted by the Chinese government needs to be issued by the competent authorities and supporting letter of recommendation.
Article XIII of the first paragraph of Article VI of the fourth person referred to the application, the spouses are required to submit proof of marriage; are unmarried children under 18 years of age, and I need to submit a birth certificate or proof of parent-child relationship; an adoptive relationship, the need to submit proof of adoption. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XIV of the first paragraph of Article VI of the fifth person referred to an application which needs to be submitted to the nationality of a spouse to prove the permanent residence or nationality of the spouse outside the "foreigners permanent residence permit", the marriage proved that living notarized Certification and proof of rental or ownership. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XV of the first paragraph of Article VI of the sixth when a person referred to an application which needs to be submitted to the nationality of their parents, or proof of permanent residence of parents of foreign nationality "foreigners permanent residence permit," I am a birth certificate or proof of parent-child relationship; an adoptive relationship, the need to submit proof of adoption. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XVI of this approach to the first paragraph of Article VI of the seventh when a person referred to also submit an application to join the Chinese citizens or permanent residence of aliens to prove "permanent residence permits of foreigners," a notarized proof of kinship, as well as people seek refuge No proof of direct relatives abroad, notarized proof of financial resources of people to join or to join the economic security of people have proven that people seek refuge notarized or rental homes to join or to prove property rights. Issued by the agents concerned, subject to the above-mentioned proof of the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Article XVII of foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China, of which I am 18 years of age or unmarried children under the age of the parents or the principal to the principal place of residence or long-term investment of the municipal districts, or municipalities directly under the Central People's Government, the public security public security organs at the county Board to apply. On behalf of a client by the application, applicants are required to provide power of attorney issued. The applicant's power of attorney issued in foreign countries, subject to the Chinese Embassy and consular certification.
Public security organs in the 18th article from the acceptance of foreigners in China to apply for permanent residency within six months from the date to approve or not to approve the decision.
Article XIX was approved for permanent residence in China, foreigners, from the Ministry of Public Security issued "permanent residence permits of foreigners"; applicants outside, from the Ministry of Public Security issued "permanent residence status of foreigners confirmed Form", the applicant had "permanent resident alien identification form" to the Chinese embassies and consulates for "D" word visas within 30 days after entry to the admissibility of his application to receive the public security organs "foreigners permanent residence permit."
第二十条been approved for permanent residence in China, foreigners, in China each year not less than three months cumulative stay. Each year due to the actual needs can not be accumulated in China over a three-month stay, subject to long-term residence provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Public Security Department, the Board approved, but the cumulative five-year residence in China shall not be less than one year.
Article XXI "foreigners permanent residence permit" valid for a period of five years or ten years. Been approved for permanent residence in China under the age of eighteen foreigners, issued valid for a period of five years of "foreigners permanent residence permit"; been approved in China for permanent residence of foreigners over the age of 18, issued to be valid for ten-year "certificate of permanent residence of aliens."
Twenty-second of "permanent resident alien card" expired, content changes, damaged or lost, the holder should be a long-term residence to the municipal districts, or municipalities directly under the Central People's Government, the public security organs of public security points, county to apply for renewal or replacement. Audited for the public security organs in China did not lose eligibility requirements for permanent residence cases, within one month renewal or replacement document.
Article twenty-holders "foreigners permanent residence permit" foreigners should be expired within one month before the application for renewal; content changes in documents should be changed in the situation within one month after the renewal application; documents damaged or lost should be a timely application for renewal or replacement.
Article twenty-fourth in China have qualified for permanent residence of aliens, one of the following circumstances, the Ministry of Public Security may cancel their eligibility for permanent residence in China, held at the same time the collection of their "permanent residence permit foreigners" or declared void:
(A) may be the interests of national security and cause harm;
(B) People's Court sentenced to be deported;
(C) the provision of false information through illegal means such as fraud in China qualified for permanent residence;
(D) each year without the approval of discontent in China had to stay three months or a total of five years stay in China less than one year.
Article prior to the implementation of this approach is approved for permanent residence in China to foreigners, should be implemented in this way within six months from the date of original issuance of residence certificates, or long-term residence in areas of the municipal People's Government for the public security organs or public security sub-municipalities, county renewal of "foreigners permanent residence permit."
Article twenty applications for permanent residence in China as well as the issuance, renewal, replacement "foreigners permanent residence permit", the fees and standards in accordance with the State Council in charge of price and financial sector regulations.
27th Article of the meaning of the following terms:
(A) "immediate family" means parents (spouse's parents), grandparents (grandparents), full of adult children 18 years of age and their spouses, adult full 18 years of age grandchildren (grandchildren of their children) and their spouses;
(B) "above", "less than" are included in this number.
By the 28th article of the Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the explanation.
These measures become the 29th come into force upon promulgation.
Chinese and foreigners to get married? Marriage the nationality of how to join the other side?
Where the Chinese citizens and foreigners (including permanent and temporary guests in our country of foreigners, overseas Chinese and foreign nationals who settle in our country), Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese and overseas volunteers to marry and remarry in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese and overseas personnel divorce agreement, both men and women must be at the same time around the Civil Affairs Bureau to apply for marriage registration of foreign-related marriage registration. Application, must comply with the "Marriage Law of the PRC" requirement.
First, marriage registration
Applying for a marriage of Chinese citizens and foreigners, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese and overseas personnel, male age and no earlier than 22 years of age and women shall not be earlier than 20 years of age. Respectively hold the following documents:
(A) of Chinese citizens
1. I have to prove residence (household registration book, ID card);
2. I work or where the Office of the city streets, rural township (town) people's government issued proof of marital status.
(B) of foreigners, overseas Chinese and
1. I have a passport or other identity and nationality documents;
2. I issued by public security organs "documents of stay of foreigners" or the foreign affairs department issued identity documents, or temporary China's entry into, stay in documents;
3. By its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or the authorized organs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and I in the country's consular certification issued by the national civil authorities to prove the marital status; or the country's embassy and consular issued proof of marital status;
4. Of foreign students in the secondary, tertiary and university students studying in school may not be married in general. Other students (student, graduate, etc.) requirements and married a Chinese citizen, with the exception of holders shown above, must also have proof of where the academic institution;
5. Remarriage or the divorce documents to prove the death of a spouse (divorce documents required to enable the Chinese Embassy in the country (from) Museum certification, or by the Embassy or Consulate of the country's direct certification).
(C) of the Hong Kong compatriots
1. Hong Kong identity cards in a Home Visit Permit or certification of seafarers;
2. I am the judiciary to identify the Law Society of Hong Kong commissioned by the Hong Kong Marriage Registry issued proof of marital status, and by the Law Society made by the applicant to prove the place has never been in any other declaration of registration of marriage;
3. Remarried spouses divorce documents or death certificates.
(D) Macao
1. Macao identity cards, Home Visit Permit or seamen;
2. Macau Registry of Marriage and the death of the marriage certificate or a certificate of marriage registration certificate;
3. Remarriage or the divorce documents to prove the death of a spouse.
(E) of Taiwan compatriots
1. Permit Taiwan compatriots to travel, or I embassies and consulates issued by the addition of "Taiwan compatriots" in the "People's Republic of China travel card";
2. Taiwan issued by a notary public without a spouse or notarized proof of residence registration book at the end of my copy of the book;
3. Divorced or widowed Taiwan compatriots authorities need to provide notarized documents or notarized copy of divorce, the death certificate of spouse, unable to provide proof of the above, can provide a notarized newspapers in Taiwan or Hong Kong and Macao of the declaration of the parties to divorce or notice, without The notary does not have legal effect.
(Vi) Chinese
1. I am in the country's consular passport issued by himself;
2. After I make in the country, the Consulate of their country of residence certificate issued by a notary public without a spouse to prove myself or my country in the consular certificate to prove himself without a spouse;
3. Remarriage or the divorce documents to prove the death of a spouse, and by the national Ministry of Foreign Affairs and I am certified embassies and consulates abroad.
(Vii) personnel abroad
Means in accordance with the law abroad staff to leave the country, lawfully residing in foreign countries more than 6 months to settle Chinese citizens. Personnel abroad need to apply for marriage registration:
1. I have a passport;
2. Where the units issued by the "marital status";
3. I issued by embassies and consulates or embassies and consulates abroad, I certified the country of residence issued by a notary public in foreign countries during the "proof of marital status";
4. To apply for marriage registration of both men and women, and there was a divorce, marriage, divorce documents are required to hold; widowed spouses are required to have a death certificate;
In addition, the application for registration of both men and women married to the marriage registration office but also the designated hospital for pre-marital health check-ups; half of both men and women to submit photos hat photos (2 inches) 3, the marriage registration office to be reviewed in line with the conditions, be granted registration, issued a marriage certificate.
Second, divorce registration
Chinese citizens and foreigners in China, the requirements for divorce, according to "People's Republic of China Civil Procedure Law," the relevant provisions of the governing People's Court in divorce proceedings. Requirements remarry, and in accordance with the marriage process. Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots and overseas Chinese citizens with the divorce between the two sides and has custody of the children and property were properly handled, can be common to the local foreign-related marriage registries for the registration of applications for divorce. The request of one party can not be divorced or the marriage registration office to apply for divorce may be directly to the domestic (mainland) side of the people's court where they are residing to divorce proceedings. After divorce, both men and women voluntarily to restore the relationship between husband and wife, in accordance with the application for marriage registration.
First, marriage registration
Applying for a marriage of Chinese citizens and foreigners, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese and overseas personnel, male age and no earlier than 22 years of age and women shall not be earlier than 20 years of age. Respectively hold the following documents:
(A) of Chinese citizens
1. I have to prove residence (household registration book, ID card);
2. I work or where the Office of the city streets, rural township (town) people's government issued proof of marital status.
(B) of foreigners, overseas Chinese and
1. I have a passport or other identity and nationality documents;
2. I issued by public security organs "documents of stay of foreigners" or the foreign affairs department issued identity documents, or temporary China's entry into, stay in documents;
3. By its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or the authorized organs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and I in the country's consular certification issued by the national civil authorities to prove the marital status; or the country's embassy and consular issued proof of marital status;
4. Of foreign students in the secondary, tertiary and university students studying in school may not be married in general. Other students (student, graduate, etc.) requirements and married a Chinese citizen, with the exception of holders shown above, must also have proof of where the academic institution;
5. Remarriage or the divorce documents to prove the death of a spouse (divorce documents required to enable the Chinese Embassy in the country (from) Museum certification, or by the Embassy or Consulate of the country's direct certification).
(C) of the Hong Kong compatriots
1. Hong Kong identity cards in a Home Visit Permit or certification of seafarers;
2. I am the judiciary to identify the Law Society of Hong Kong commissioned by the Hong Kong Marriage Registry issued proof of marital status, and by the Law Society made by the applicant to prove the place has never been in any other declaration of registration of marriage;
3. Remarried spouses divorce documents or death certificates.
(D) Macao
1. Macao identity cards, Home Visit Permit or seamen;
2. Macau Registry of Marriage and the death of the marriage certificate or a certificate of marriage registration certificate;
3. Remarriage or the divorce documents to prove the death of a spouse.
(E) of Taiwan compatriots
1. Permit Taiwan compatriots to travel, or I embassies and consulates issued by the addition of "Taiwan compatriots" in the "People's Republic of China travel card";
2. Taiwan issued by a notary public without a spouse or notarized proof of residence registration book at the end of my copy of the book;
3. Divorced or widowed Taiwan compatriots authorities need to provide notarized documents or notarized copy of divorce, the death certificate of spouse, unable to provide proof of the above, can provide a notarized newspapers in Taiwan or Hong Kong and Macao of the declaration of the parties to divorce or notice, without The notary does not have legal effect.
(Vi) Chinese
1. I am in the country's consular passport issued by himself;
2. After I make in the country, the Consulate of their country of residence certificate issued by a notary public without a spouse to prove myself or my country in the consular certificate to prove himself without a spouse;
3. Remarriage or the divorce documents to prove the death of a spouse, and by the national Ministry of Foreign Affairs and I am certified embassies and consulates abroad.
(Vii) personnel abroad
Means in accordance with the law abroad staff to leave the country, lawfully residing in foreign countries more than 6 months to settle Chinese citizens. Personnel abroad need to apply for marriage registration:
1. I have a passport;
2. Where the units issued by the "marital status";
3. I issued by embassies and consulates or embassies and consulates abroad, I certified the country of residence issued by a notary public in foreign countries during the "proof of marital status";
4. To apply for marriage registration of both men and women, and there was a divorce, marriage, divorce documents are required to hold; widowed spouses are required to have a death certificate;
In addition, the application for registration of both men and women married to the marriage registration office but also the designated hospital for pre-marital health check-ups; half of both men and women to submit photos hat photos (2 inches) 3, the marriage registration office to be reviewed in line with the conditions, be granted registration, issued a marriage certificate.
Second, divorce registration
Chinese citizens and foreigners in China, the requirements for divorce, according to "People's Republic of China Civil Procedure Law," the relevant provisions of the governing People's Court in divorce proceedings. Requirements remarry, and in accordance with the marriage process. Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots and overseas Chinese citizens with the divorce between the two sides and has custody of the children and property were properly handled, can be common to the local foreign-related marriage registries for the registration of applications for divorce. The request of one party can not be divorced or the marriage registration office to apply for divorce may be directly to the domestic (mainland) side of the people's court where they are residing to divorce proceedings. After divorce, both men and women voluntarily to restore the relationship between husband and wife, in accordance with the application for marriage registration.
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Useful telephone numbers in China (operator / bank / courier service)
Police 110
Fire 119
120 Emergency Center
122 road traffic accidents the police
114 directory assistance
Weather 121
Service time 117
Obstacle to the city, then auto-accept 112
Postcode inquiries Taiwan 184
Taiwan Red Cross first aid 999
International long-distance calls 103 artificial
Person-to-person international direct-dial telephone 108
95,598 Power Supply Bureau
Consumer complaint hotline 12315
Water help a dedicated telephone 12395
95119 forest fire
Common customer service telephone
Nokia customer service hotline 400 800 123
Nokia Customer Service (Beijing Dongzhimen) 84073301
Digital Green-sum 4,006,868,788
China Mobile customer service hotline 10086
China Unicom's customer service hotline 10010
For inquiries, call 10011 China Unicom
Domestic EMS (EMS) 11185
Shun Feng Yun-speed 400 811 111
400 6789 000 housing delivery
China Netcom's customer service hotline 10060
China Telecom Customer Hotline 10000
China Railcom customer service hotline 10050
Bank Customer Service
Customer Service, Bank of China 95,566
Agricultural Bank of Customer 95599
Customer Service 95588 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Construction Service 95533
China Merchants Bank Customer Service 95555
95559 Bank Customer Service
CITIC Industrial Bank Customer Service 95558
Minsheng Bank Customer Service 95568
Customer Service 95561 Industrial Bank
Everbright Bank Customer Service 95595
Shenzhen Development Bank Customer Service 95501
Agricultural Co-operatives Service 96198
The Bank of East Asia 800 830 3811 Customer Service
Standard Chartered Bank Customer Service 800 820 8088
Bank of China credit card customer service 400 66 9556 6
Bank of China credit card customer service 800 820 5288
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China credit card customer service 800 810 9973
Bank credit card customer service 800 820 0588
China Merchants Bank credit card customer service 800 820 5555
Bank credit card customer service 400 889 3888
CITIC Industrial Bank credit card customer service 400 889 5558
Minsheng Bank credit card customer service 800 810 8008
Guangdong Development Bank Customer Service 95508
Huaxia Bank Customer Service 95577
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank 64051188 Service
Bank of Beijing Support
010-96169
HSBC Customer Service 800 830 2880
Citibank Customer Service 800 830 1880
Fire 119
120 Emergency Center
122 road traffic accidents the police
114 directory assistance
Weather 121
Service time 117
Obstacle to the city, then auto-accept 112
Postcode inquiries Taiwan 184
Taiwan Red Cross first aid 999
International long-distance calls 103 artificial
Person-to-person international direct-dial telephone 108
95,598 Power Supply Bureau
Consumer complaint hotline 12315
Water help a dedicated telephone 12395
95119 forest fire
Common customer service telephone
Nokia customer service hotline 400 800 123
Nokia Customer Service (Beijing Dongzhimen) 84073301
Digital Green-sum 4,006,868,788
China Mobile customer service hotline 10086
China Unicom's customer service hotline 10010
For inquiries, call 10011 China Unicom
Domestic EMS (EMS) 11185
Shun Feng Yun-speed 400 811 111
400 6789 000 housing delivery
China Netcom's customer service hotline 10060
China Telecom Customer Hotline 10000
China Railcom customer service hotline 10050
Bank Customer Service
Customer Service, Bank of China 95,566
Agricultural Bank of Customer 95599
Customer Service 95588 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Construction Service 95533
China Merchants Bank Customer Service 95555
95559 Bank Customer Service
CITIC Industrial Bank Customer Service 95558
Minsheng Bank Customer Service 95568
Customer Service 95561 Industrial Bank
Everbright Bank Customer Service 95595
Shenzhen Development Bank Customer Service 95501
Agricultural Co-operatives Service 96198
The Bank of East Asia 800 830 3811 Customer Service
Standard Chartered Bank Customer Service 800 820 8088
Bank of China credit card customer service 400 66 9556 6
Bank of China credit card customer service 800 820 5288
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China credit card customer service 800 810 9973
Bank credit card customer service 800 820 0588
China Merchants Bank credit card customer service 800 820 5555
Bank credit card customer service 400 889 3888
CITIC Industrial Bank credit card customer service 400 889 5558
Minsheng Bank credit card customer service 800 810 8008
Guangdong Development Bank Customer Service 95508
Huaxia Bank Customer Service 95577
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank 64051188 Service
Bank of Beijing Support
010-96169
HSBC Customer Service 800 830 2880
Citibank Customer Service 800 830 1880
Foreigners in China visa extension
Yes. To the Exit-Entry Administration Department Extension of time from application to start counting from the date of the For example, an extension of three months, the filing date for July 20, valid for October 20
Foreigners in China visa issue
Tourist visa (L visa): apply to come to China to travel, visiting relatives or other personal matters of foreign immigrants. L visa holders are usually able to stay in China for 3 months. LF visa to a residence permit / work visa (Deputy Director posts following, do not exit) Visa knowledge: work visa is a visa for a residence permit, the general time frame is 1-2 years, you can multiple-entry, not exit when an extension. In the territory, the post of vice president or more employees, apply for a work visa is divided into the following four steps: First, apply for employment permits Second, for short-term work visa Third, the processing of employment permits Fourth, the extension into a 1 year work visa Materials Foreigners are required to provide material 1 Original passport 2 copy of residence certificate (opening of the local police station) 3 Original medical certificate (Quarantine Bureau of Immigration and Quarantine Bureau Tel TEL: 58648800,58648801) 4 photos 10 (2-inch, white or light blue background) 5 undergraduate academic certificate 6 copies of curriculum vitae (5 years work experience) Enterprises are required to provide material 1 application form stamped 2 seal A4 paper 8 (right foot cover seal) 3 copies of labor contracts 4 Original copy of enterprise business license 5 Original enterprise approval certificate (in the case of domestic-funded enterprises: the original registration certificate for social security) 6 copies of the Articles of Association 7 copies of company contracts (joint venture) 8 copies of the record of the (foreign or joint venture companies) Cost: 800 Processing time: 20 working days Employment for the families of residence permit Materials are as follows 1. Original passport families 2. Prove the relationship between copy 3. 2-inch photographs of the families of two (blue or white) 4. Family members of a medical certificate (Quarantine Bureau of Immigration, 18 years of age required) 5. Residence certificate Cost: 800 Processing time: 20 working days
foreigners in China: Do you believe that the Chinese girls would be so low to the point where you shameless?
Mainly in Beijing, and sometimes not only be able to see modern十八九-year-old girl, and over the seven-year-old man with the foreign, linked arm very close colleagues, but also can see that a foreigner have left over the right of the scene . Moreover, those women forced to live does not seem to work in the service
Because, although they are described in the domestic public debauchery, especially the two women wait around a foreigner, but they can clearly hear a very fluent English. I think the majority of these women can not really achieve the dream of marrying abroad. Only those frivolous, they scared foreigner, not them, as for his wife, respectable woman of the home.
Well, they did act, in the end for what? . Money? Domestic white-collar income would be expensive. Moreover, the majority of the bubble seems to a foreigner woman, the door is free of charge! Of it? Chinese men can not do continuous operations, and meet for two women to serve? I do not know how to say and what to say. In any case this phenomenon is the Chinese men a woman's shame.
Documents the problem of foreigners
First, apply for hosting the "permit the employment of foreigners": bid conditions: 1, good health and not suffering from mental illness and leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, open tuberculosis, such as infectious diseases, as well as the work is not suffering from the disease; 2, the work units are identified; 3, engaged in its work with the necessary expertise and qualifications to adapt as well as more than two years relevant work experience; 4, no criminal record; 5, hold a valid passport or passport can be replaced by other international travel documents; 6, men 18-60 years of age in general; women 18-55 years of age in general; carrying materials 1, fill in the correct "foreigners employment application form" a; 2, the effective annual business license or other proof of legal registration, organization code certificate, foreign-invested enterprises also need to provide the certificate of approval (both copies); 3, proof of aliens resume (including qualifications and integrity of the ultimate experience, to be printed in Chinese, the employing units covered seals); 4, related to aliens serving Certification (This means that the agency issued proof of relevant qualifications or technical skills certificate, the absence of such certificate, the alien shall be the original work unit is issued to engage in employment status and job-related work experience proof); 5, and the work to adapt the education certificate; 6, I have a copy of a valid passport; Second, apply for work visas need to fill out the form to inform the form and preparation of materials The main application of such a visa office in Shanghai were invited to or employment of foreigners and their immediate family members. Materials needed: 1, "the application form to invite foreigners to Shanghai" 2, "permit the employment of foreigners," the original (returned验看) 3, who were invited to a copy of a valid passport. Note: accompanying family members fill out an application form in the same, if a number of foreign nationals employment, each need to fill out an application form, provide a copy of related materials. In addition to the visa I apply for a visa authorities, the inspection needs to be designated by the State Government the issue of health care sector, or from the health sector and after the issuance of a notary public notarized health certificate. Health certificate issued from the date is valid for 6 months. Third, medical Specific physical location and the time required for foreigners who can ask the relevant departments of their D, Z visa Chinese Embassy in the country of foreign consulates V. Registration Form of Temporary Residence According to the Shanghai area is some difference between the police station, but relatively simple, that is, housing contracts and the original passport Sixth, the new employment permit bid conditions: 1, holders of "alien employment permit"; 2, hold "Z" (Vocational) visa; 3, the medical institutions designated to identify and issue health certificates; 4, the employing units and the city signed a labor contract / employment agreement / issued by foreign companies to prove payment of labor remuneration; carrying materials 1, fill in the correct "registration form of employment of foreigners," two; 2, "permit the employment of foreigners" (photocopy); 3, employing units hire foreigners with signed labor contracts / employment agreements / issued by foreign companies to pay remuneration to prove (the proof should be clear: the payment of remuneration, and was appointed positions and hiring period) (all for a copy); 4, own a valid passport and visa (original and photocopy); 5, the Shanghai Entry Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (Tel: 62686171) issued or confirmed by a medical certificate (photocopy); 6, recent documents, photos二寸3 (of which two displayed in the table on the production of an employment permit); 7, a residence permit 1, duly complete and submit the "foreigner visa, residence permit application form", a recent 2 pay寸半hat photos are positive; 2, in Shanghai, the original registration certificate accommodation (hotel or stay issued by the local police station) and a copy of; 3, inspection I Original valid passport and visa; 4, the city health and quarantine departments to submit health certificates issued by the original (Kim Bang Road, Changning District 15); 5, the application letter submitted by units; 6, the certificate of approval submitted by businesses, a copy of business license or registration certificate on behalf of institutions, organization code certificate and a copy of the original; 7, general manager (including the general manager of) the following persons (or holders of "residence permit in Shanghai" B card category F) should be submitted to the employment and employment permits the original registration form; vice issued by Municipal Foreign Economic and Trade submitted the original proof of identification; the nationality of the experts outside the expert evidence should be submitted to the original; Permanent press reporters are required to submit the original certificate; to engage in business performances of the staff of the need for the approval of the Ministry of Culture or the City Department of Cultural Affairs to perform the city Department of Cultural Affairs of the documents and certificates issued by the original performances; maritime workers submitted to "work permit offshore oil operations," the original. The above-mentioned categories of personnel accompanying family members, in addition to provide my valid passport and visa, we must also provide proof of family relationship and the corresponding copy of the material (such as foreign relations are issued to prove, if necessary, be invited to submit a certificate of domestic translation translation agencies .)
Foreigners in China to celebrate Chinese New Year
From Germany, Shanghai JC Mandarin Hotel, General Manager Mr.海柯and lion dances. On the same day, from Germany, Shanghai JC Mandarin Hotel, wearing a Tang suit, General Manager, Mr.海柯and staff celebrating the New Year with the arrival of the new year to pray吉祥如意
Foreigners in China with the crime of breaking the law and people should not avoid
A small number of foreigners in China, repeated abusive犯众怒evil, some people reason to reflect on how to make the assumption that national sentiment --- artificial act wildly wealthy Chinese can be overwhelming public revulsion? This week, a South Korean man shopping at the supermarket in Shenzhen because of the slow cashier abusive break, this reporter should not be quick to point out that this is foul language, the results of the men's shot beat reporter, among hundreds of people at the scene condemnation, and then tens of thousands of users online solidarity. A small number of foreigners in China in public things behave atrociously foul language is repeated in the newspapers: the Japanese teachers and students at Northwestern University obscene performances, Nanjing, a kindergarten teacher and his wife were forced to kneel in Korea, a foreign crew借酒act wildly in Shanghai, Beijing, three foreign people who drive tractors before ... ... every time the reports, all people without exception, leading to a vent emotions ran high. How should the performance of national sentiment? A small number of foreigners in China, repeated犯众怒why? Extreme acts of foreigners hard to calm people In recent years, foreigners have come to China for travel or employment. China University of Political Science Professor Lang said佩娟, Japan, Korea and other countries because of higher levels of development, which many people in China or with a superior attitude, or do not understand the Chinese culture, resulting in occasionally to make some radical moves. The Chinese mentality is very complex, the history we have been to "heaven on the country" itself, other countries are "living overseas"; modern times because of weak national strength, but also so that people cast inferiority complex; Since reform and opening up national strength and international status of rapidly rising , Chinese national pride ... ... a variety of increasingly intertwined with the mentality, the Chinese illegal aliens in the face of violent acts, or very difficult to calm emotions. Foreign-related cases be handled with care but it should be the same as the Events, when the reporter asked: Korean insult people in public places should be an apology in a public place, the parties concerned to adopt "no practice" to avoid. According to law, any foreign nationals (to enjoy except the right to diplomatic immunity) activities in China must abide by Chinese law, and we in the television movie on weekdays will always see that people abroad accidentally punished when a breach of local law, though sense of "aggrieved," but it will not be exempt. Some experts have said are facing as a result of ordinary Chinese citizens, one relating to foreign nationals, the authorities "do not know how to"; and foreign-related issues faced by everyone is cautious, because the poor will lead to the other side government protests, will cause serious political disturbance. Therefore, some experts suggested that the relevant foreign-related knowledge to enhance the training of domestic parties, to establish the law of aliens and citizens in China the concept of the same crime. (谢孝reporter intern Dr Shubin States)
Foreigners driving in China: not only an eye-opener and scared胆颤
The English word "China Daily" reported on September 14: foreigners driving in China can be a frightening experience胆颤can also be a chance of an eye-opener. "China Daily" editorial Australian white Cheng for foreigners in China made a brilliant driving experience description: Sat rental, new home from the airport to the way the Chinese excited, filled with legend and look forward to. Horizon Tower in the construction of the cut, albeit not very clearly that China's economic take-off ready. BMW speeding silver and white, and Chandrika China carts has passed, lifestyle changes, opportunities in China and spread to every corner. When you are in the back seat of car vision for the future, when suddenly a black car and the shuttle, and your heart was一震, just the roar still perturbed, while the taxi is still moving, in turn put view is that the noise and noisy streets. Three-lane highway, and the actual traffic seems to be four-lane road. Can not meet the requirements of the highway, many drivers would be free to shuttle between different lanes, and some are even in the two-lane to create their new independent Road. No one with light, the only car of the wah-wah trumpet voices. Suddenly, a car cut in front of your driveway without any symptoms, your heart will certainly speed up again. Welcome to the country's central road network, the world's fastest growing consumer markets of motor vehicles. Similarly, according to the latest government statistics, every year, such a transport system engulfed the lives of 89,000 people, with an average daily death toll of up to 245 people. In the past five years, millions of people joined the ranks of car owners. Beijing only one district, every day there are more than 1000 new vehicles entering the highway, without the experience of driving and the rising traffic has also increased the risk of potential traffic. Despite the high risks, many foreigners still choose to meet this challenge. Because the driver's license gives them greater freedom赏景adventure. Live and work in the big cities of the foreigners, with the driver's license can be arbitrary or less on a whim to drive to enjoy the fun of travel, rather than a trouble to the rental fee. 32 friends every weekend to carry a drive at the foot of the Great Wall is really fantastic feeling. Most foreigners in China have come from a rich cultural background of the country car, driving has become a habit. They have four-wheel-driving teens into the era of the experience of road traffic to deal with China is of great benefit. When you understand the traffic chaos is the norm, you will learn to adapt and drive safely. To get driver's license, you must participate in the examination rules of the road (see chapter in this off), but also to participate in and submit the form to experience. But also the title of a 1000 reference book to read. Some of them on the Chinese road markings, but not much. The reference price is 150 yuan (20 dollars), but 5 years is also a valid driver's license less than 30 yuan (4 U.S. dollars). China's most important is the right side of the road traffic toll. Patient is very important to follow the crowd away. Irritability of the foreigners not to test driver's license. There is no turn signal and no overtaking signs occur, it would provoke a general drive foreigners, especially Westerners. Suddenly jump the queue and is also common, so people will not have the patience to choose the best or taxi travel. But the real surprise is that China's harmony between drivers. In addition to the driving behavior of those rampage, such as high-speed on a busy road suddenly to a U-shaped turn, the vast majority of Chinese drivers are very tolerant, do not mind. In China because I basically did not get the car off the road caused a quarrel, which is different from the West. I am in the United States or Australia when driving, have seen a person driving a "road" junction also catch up with the next beat隔着车窗. In China, however, this kind of thing is extremely rare. China's transport also need a rule: it is to know how to drive safely. Ride a motorcycle and truck drivers to drive than the average person is more familiar with this way of thinking. Safe driving is to the traffic conditions on the surrounding sensitive files in accordance with changes in addition and subtraction. Seasoned truck drivers and people riding a motorcycle every 34 seconds on the concept of looking after a mirror. They will always pay attention to two or three hundred meters in front of both sides of the streets and roads to prevent accidents from taking place. The majority of drivers do not concentrate on the case, but in China's roads, especially in the rural roads, safe driving is a matter of life and death. Recently, driving to the Inner Mongolia, we have an unlimited extension of the highway逡巡, spectacular scenery of the countryside. Under the blue sky is the flocks of sheep, the grass is绿绿horse in the running, as if on the back to the era of Genghis Khan. This is a foreigner in China, the engine driver's license test. 300 meters in front of the intersection, a truck overloading the main road towards the轰隆隆. Truck driver all of a sudden U-turn to me there is no traffic here, I do not have any danger. But I see that great blue Well, I immediately step on the brakes, because I know that He has to go to where the truck will not stop. Driving in the countryside is also a danger that the transport trucks and high-speed overtaking game between drivers. This game is a bit like fighting cocks overtaking. Do not fall into this madness, if your car has a lot of cars, let them be. Do not step on the accelerator 130 or 140km / h. Faster, brake response time longer. Speed to maintain distance between vehicles or road vehicles in less time re-acceleration. Although we mention the "traffic deaths," but very little road kill, death is a real driver. Occurred on the road 90% of the disabled are caused by malpractice. Speeding the worst, 30% of traffic deaths caused by this, followed by fatigue driving and drunken driving. Driving in China, so the worst and be vigilant at all times is the safest method, of course, is to drive anywhere, in China's drive to be more focused, which is more costly than that of God in Australia and more easily tired. Every two hours must be stopped and then re-clear the road. Before long-distance travel in the car looking for maps to be a plan is a good idea. China's roads extending in all directions there are tens of thousands of Internet service area, but the parking lot of a break point of the town is worth a go, where you can see is different from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, the true face of China. Many place names are marked out by the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet, so before the travel advisory in your Chinese friends. They may know some of the secret channel, or can also tell you how to pay less road tax. However, driving in the city is different, although somewhat chaotic city traffic, but it does not seem so dangerous. Mainly due to the speed of traffic is not fast. I have recently carried out in Beijing, a gun, speed table shows the average speed is 18km / h. Frequent stop-start and slow traffic so that drivers have enough reaction time. If you are a reasonable schedule, you will find that there are a lot of loopholes can be boring. Road to the transfer but when, we do not hesitate to take the initiative. Smile no matter how many eyes, it will not take the initiative to give way to you, you have to fight for a way out of their own. At this time a foreigner driving experience can be a useful. In addition to 40-year-old other than that most of the Chinese people to drive less than 5 years. Motorists travel in China is still a relatively new experience, a lot of people are still learning to judge the space to adapt to engine speed and control. Foreigners and their peers more than the Chinese people for more than 20 years experience on the road. They can accurately determine the position and distance and safe speed, compared to less experienced drivers around China, so that the action they have repeated thousands of times, but it is not to be too arrogant. Finally, a reminder: to drive the foreigners can adjust their behavior, but can not control how other people drive, so please be careful! (China Daily)
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