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1. #1 ann
   on Aug 25th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

   I dare not try to watch this as my mooched wifi connection is too spotty, but I will def come back to view this one…

2. #2 shapeshift
   on Aug 25th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

   Are you in Mexico City yet? Do they have Wi-Fi on planes yet? I feel like I have not flown since the Dark Ages.

3. #3 Redroom Studios
   on Aug 27th, 2008 at 6:52 am

   what an amazing story of humanity! these people are so generous and caring. I have trouble understanding why there is a problem here from the governments point of view… surely having such willing help with the orphan situation must be viewed as a good thing. I wonder what the impact of this gaining international attention will have.

4. #4 shapeshift
   on Aug 27th, 2008 at 8:35 am

   My suspicion for why the Chinese has a problem is the same reason they have a problem with criticism of Tibet. They feel indignant and shame which seems to make them spiteful of the people involved. Maybe there is some envy involved because these people (and Tibet) have gained international support.

5. #5 ann
   on Aug 27th, 2008 at 3:24 pm

   nope, am in dallas with very spotty mooched wifi…fly to Mexico City tomorrow… and no wifi on planes yet…don’t I wish– it would be great for the flight to dubai… you must fly again soon david…

6. #6 Redroom Studios
   on Aug 27th, 2008 at 6:29 pm

   David, what you said is what I had in my mind when i first started typing, but the couldnt find the right words to say it concisely. Yes, so much of the Chinese outlook is about saving face rather than doing the right thing…

7. #7 shapeshift
   on Aug 27th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

   Doing the right thing is not easy. There’s a lot of human stuff (psychology) at play that makes it difficult.

   Ann, smooching is the best way to Wi-Fi…

8. #8 Aleksandra Kendel
   on Oct 24th, 2008 at 7:01 am

   Thank you for bringing this video to my attention. I was trying to find out the source of it and how to get in touch with the elderly couple from the video, but without success. Please let me know if you have details of the TV station or any other contact who I could approach, as I wish make a donation to help the old couple. Many thanks

9. #9 shapeshift
   on Oct 24th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

   Hi Aleksandra…
   The original source is Al Jazeera News Network. This is from their channel on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/AlJazeeraEnglish). There you can find their contact information. Ask for information about the video at this URL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FPlFt6IU9k).

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