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Figure Review: Ryougi Shiki 1/7 Scale by Good Smile Company12:49 AM
Yes, this is a figure review blog post...and yes, this is my first time doing a figure review! I'll be reviewing Ryougi Shiki, a 1/7 scale figure from Good Smile Company. She's the protagonist of the action-drama-thriller anime, Kara no Kyokai or The Garden of Sinners.
A little background for Shiki: this mysterious, poker-faced girl has an ability to see death through her eyes and having born in a family of Demon Hunters, that ability comes in handy. She's also a bipolar too (LOL) and a traffic accident killed the mean male personality, thus leaving the original Shiki into a deep coma for a long time. She met pretty boy Kokuto Mikiya when she woke up two years ago after that fateful accident.
Oh, BTW, This figure isn't mine. I just borrowed it from a friend (I don't have money to buy these figures T_T, donations please? LOL) whom in return, I promised that I'm going to deliver the most beautiful shots of Shiki the world has seen! HAHAHAHA! #feelingsoproud
Good Smile Company did a great job on Shiki's figure. The slender Shiki looks so tall and graceful when photographed from the front angle. Her legs are shaped beautifully from the folds of her kimono.
Her pearly-pink (yeah, that's a lot of colors!) kimono is so intricately detailed, I really like the embossed oriental pattern on the chest and sleeves part.
The foliage pattern on the left part of her chest is looks so dainty and beautiful, it's a striking contrast of yellow, tiffany blue and deep pink that pops out when she's being photographed at this angle. I like how GSC payed attention to this lovely detail.
The cerulean blue obi is also detailed as well, I like the floral pattern with splashes of orange, carnation blue and mustard yellow colors.
Shiki delicately holds her katana on her right hand. It doesn't have a sheath unlike what Momohime has.
The base of the handle has a lovely detail too!
This is probably the only close-up photo of Shiki. She looks like Hotaru Tomoe from Sailormoon :P
She walks barefoot on a flat, plain, round base. You could see the raised points where you could anchor her in to place. This is something that I didn't like in this figure. GSC could've given her more, at least a Sakura-themed based perhaps?
If not in a simple battle stance, Shiki is best photographed on her backside. There's so much drama in that flowing hair and kimono. If you would notice already I don't have much close-ups of her face. As a figure photographer, what I'm looking for is the drama and dynamism that I could create when I'm taking pictures of one certain figure.
Like what I did on some pictures here, I thought I could bring her character to life if I shot her on location at a cemetery. Turns out that the cemetery I've been doesn't have crosses so I just made an awesome fanservice photo! Oh what a Bloody Shiki! :D
Hope you enjoyed my first ever figure review blogpost! Ohhh I wish I could still borrow more figures then take lovely photos in return! Here's two epic battle photos as a freebie!
Palmtop Tiger vs. Shiki
"Please spare me....T,T"
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nice blog and photos! i saw your link in DPP.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 4:17 PM
Awesome work! really inspiring~ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see more :P
Thank you Adrian and Steamypot! I still got a lot of shots here in my backlog that's yet to be posted here, so watch out! ;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Great photos Scher! Galing!ReplyDelete


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Issue: I feel like no matter what I do or how hard I try, I am never good enough.
Insight: No matter what you think God says you are good enough. In fact, you were created in His image and He sent His Son to die on the cross for your sin. My challenge to you is to focus on what God sees in you and not what you think about yourself. I myself have had these thoughts pretty much my entire life and a friend actually gave me some Scriptures which have really helped me, so I am going to share them with you as well.
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I strive to help others by being a safe place for others to ask questions and pose issues they face.
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I started this blog that you're currently reading, A Sunday Kinda Love in 2015. AJ and I had been married about a year and we were thinking of starting a family soon. I wanted a place to document our lives and that journey. I named the blog "A Sunday Kinda Love" after the song by Etta James that we danced to at our wedding (I realize it's actually A Sunday KIND OF Love" but this is a chill space so I shortened kind of to "kinda," sorry if that bugs the grammar/spelling folks). I love that song because I adore Sundays and I felt that the relaxing, peaceful, spiritual, comforting feel of Sundays perfectly described our love story and I'm a sucker for sentimentality, so A Sunday Kinda Love was born. I originally kept the blog to myself, only handing out the link to close family and friends. In time, however, I began posting my blog links on Facebook and commenting on other people's blogs and the link spread that way.
When we knew Hadley would be born premature and I was hospitalized before her birth, the blog became a space to update friends and family. Honestly, I viewed the blog as therapy of sorts and I credit writing out my thoughts and feelings surrounding Hadley's life as one of the main elements in my grief and healing journey. Life didn't make sense (it hardly ever does!) and somehow by writing, I gave voice to my feelings and could sort things out via the written word with more clarity than I ever could by speaking, or even keeping thoughts inside. It was painful to write some of my posts. I kept doing it, though, for two main reasons. One, it helped me! Writing heals my soul. And, two, I want to help other people. I have received a few emails over the years from people who have experienced loss. If my experience and words can make someone feel less alone, then I am more than glad to keep typing away in this space. I don't have it all together, not at all, but if I can shed some light, give someone a chuckle, make my readers think, try and bring about community, and help women (and men) learn how to truly savor the "sparkle" in their lives, then I will consider it a success.
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STORRS — UConn men's soccer redshirt senior Dylan Greenberg thinks the mentality of this year's squad is the best the team has had in any of his five years in Storrs.
He chalked it up to learning from their own mistakes from years past. Head coach Ray Reid, now in his 22nd season at the helm of the Huskies, attributed that new mentality to maturity. Whatever that new mindset brings, the Huskies are hoping a return to the NCAA Tournament comes along with it.
"We haven't been in a tournament game in a long, long time, and we want to put it back on its path," Greenberg said.
He added that this year's team is the best he's played with in his five years.
"UConn is a big program that's had a lot of history over the years," he said. "The most important thing is all of us stay healthy, go into the tournament — and go further than that and win a national championship, conference championship, and the league. That's our main goal."
After the Huskies won the national championship in 2000, they qualified for 13 straight national tournaments, and then made it again in 2015.
This season is really important for me, UConn, and the rest of us.
They came up empty-handed in 2016, and ended last season with the worst record during Reid's tenure as coach at 8-8-2.
"We started the season really good, having good games," senior forward Abdou Mbacke Thiam said. "But now, everything we need to learn is how we finish it. My last three years, we finished the season really bad. Now, I think it's important to know our mistakes, and learn from them."
"Me, for now, I'm not thinking about the NCAAs. Just the next game."
Thiam is one of three seniors on the team, along with defenders Jacob Hauser-Ramsey and Greenberg. All three landed on the American Athletic Conference preseason all-conference team, with Hauser-Ramsey garnering Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors.
With 24 players of the 31-man roster being underclassmen (11 are first-year freshmen), veterans are few are far between. That's where the leadership of the trio of seniors will have a larger impact on the outcome of the season.
"I think after my freshman year, I was a leader," Thiam said. "I think now, it's my time, to give [underclassmen] something back, and help them better understand what UConn soccer means."
Thiam recorded double-digit goals in each of his first three seasons with the Huskies. He's a two-time all-conference player, and has his eyes set on more. For him, however, his success will be dependent on the team's success.
"I used to say the same thing — when the team eats, everyone is going to eat," he said. "Everything I try to do is win as a team. My part is going to come. If you have a good season, I hope I'm going to go to the combine and go to the MLS. That's my personal goal. But now I'm just going to focus, take it game by game, and season by season."
"This season is really important for me, UConn and the rest of us."
From Senegal, Thiam is one of many international players on the roster. It's not uncommon for Reid's team to have an international flair to it. On the 2018 roster alone, nine players come from France, Canada, Germany and Senegal.
This year's crop of freshmen features four international players, one of which is forward Ibrahima Diop, who hails from Senegal and scored three goals in his UConn debut on Monday night in the Huskies' 5-2 exhibition win over No. 25 Colgate.
He's one of the few first-year players who figure to find starting time early on this season. Defender Felix Metzler (Germany) and midfielder Steffen Yeates (Ontario) each started on Monday, while Diop and goalkeeper Gianluca Catalano (Ontario) came off the bench.
"It's amazing for us, when you're a freshman, and you come here and see these seniors," Diop said. "We are here to learn, try to get better every day, and follow them. We've come here to help the team."
Reid thinks it will take a mix of veteran knowledge and youthful presence to contend.
"It's the mentality," Reid said. "Guys are working hard. I think they've got the right mindset. I think you've got good leadership with Abdou [Mbacke Thiam], Jacob [Hauser-Ramsey] and Dylan. It's a good mentality."


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But what is a plant-based diet, exactly? "It doesn't necessarily mean that you don't eat meat," explains Clifford. Instead, it's a diet that consists of mostly plants, such as veggies, grains and nuts. The umbrella term could include anything from a vegan to a flexitarian as long as plants are the bulk of most of your meals, according to The Washington Post. Switch to this way of eating and thinking and you could find improvements in heart health, weight loss, better skin and more.
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To get a jumpstart on your 2019 goals, check out SparkPeople's health and fitness apps.
Another year and it seems high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is not going anywhere. HIIT continues to be popular in gyms worldwide and is attractive to those who want the biggest bang for their buck at the gym. The training, which includes shorts bursts of high-intensity exercise separated by quick intervals of rest, has a reputation for being hardcore and challenging. However, as with any workout, the right modifications can make the workout work for anyone. If you're brand new to exercise or have had injuries in the past, though, it's important to talk to your doctor before giving it a shot.
3. Group Fitness
We all know that group fitness isn't exactly brand new ('80s aerobics, anyone?), yet, in recent years, classes like indoor cycling and Zumba have become all the rage, and 2019 will be no different. And when you look at the benefits, it's easy to see why. Group exercise is an amazing source of motivation, support and social connection. Plus, with an instructor leading the way, you can be sure that you'll never be bored or confused about how best to target your muscles. What more can you ask for?
4. Fitness for Older Adults
These days, people are living and working longer, which means it's even more important that they stay on top of their health. As such, they're also exercising later in life, so it's no surprise that fitness programs for older adults are on the rise. The ACSM reports that the trend is #4 for 2019, and that's the quite the jump from 2018, when it was #9.
Luckily, it's never too late to break a sweat and there are many ways to stay fit well into your golden years. For older adults looking to improve their lives, functional fitness—a training that focuses on muscles and movements that mimic real-life activity—could be the key to longer agility and pain management. If you've noticed simple daily activities becoming more challenging, 2019 might be the year to work with a personal trainer to take control of your health and fitness.
5. Personalized Fitness
Long gone are the days of the "one size fits all" approach to exercise. In 2019, fitness will be all about customization.
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Aronson shares that this can be done by looking at our DNA. "Companies like Habit, DayTwo, InsideTracker and Orig3n analyze your DNA and provide targeted health recommendations," she explains. "[But if you're] not ready to shell out hundreds of dollars for these options, many free or low-cost mobile apps provide personalized solutions by using your goals, body type, age, health history, ethnic background and other data."
6. Digital Detoxes
Despite the popularity of mobile health apps, "digital detoxes" are also gaining traction. Folks are realizing that technology not only distracts us from real life, but makes us unhappy, too.
To do a digital detox, Dogert recommends establishing tech-free times, like the hour before bed or the first hour after waking up. "[You can also] designate tech-free places, such as the dinner table or your bedroom," she says.
Which 2019 health trend are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments, below!
About the Author Kirsten Nunez is a health and lifestyle writer, editor and author. She has a Master of Science in Nutrition and is currently based in New York. Kirsten spends her days writing articles and dreaming up healthy recipes.
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I've been benefiting from ashwagandha as well, although in capsules (will be looking for the powder). Also some of the producers do certify that they are organic.
Mushrooms have been a favorite of mine for years and now I'm seeing Mushroom Cocoa etc. Interesting!
Our YMCA has had Zumba and just started one by Les Mills called Sh'Bam - I went to my first class of it yesterday and it was really interesting. I'll probably go again, even though I am not very coordinated! Report
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I'm 69 and definitely paying more attention to diet and exercise. Sparkpeople keeps me on track with both. Report
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Nice to get a peek at what is coming in 2019. I might try an alternative flour and add a fitness app or two to my phone. Report
I'm planning to ramp up my plant intake in 2019, but still focus on a balanced diet. Also, the digital detox has got my name written all over it.
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Interesting! I'm especially excited for people to embrace digital detoxes...if phones are put away so the focus is on driving?! Ummmm, safer new year for all. Cheers to that! Report
Interesting on some of these. I look forward to seeing where they go in 2019. Report
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Thanks for the informational blog. I found it very interesting. Report
I started digital detox from social media world some of the other trends for the new year not so impressed with. Only other one interested in now that I'm 58 is fitness for older folks that are easier on the body Report
That "powder " stuff, oh come on people, and from a "nutritionist " yet! Eat the real food, for heaven's sakes. And no one checks to see if the nutritionist gets paid something for promoting supplements! Or can we even trust people writing "lifestyle" articles to sell to websites or magazines? Report
I currently enjoy group fitness, whether it's zumba, body pump or kick boxing. Need to add something new and different. Report
Not impressed by the 2019 "trends"
I like mushrooms. I do not buy into food trends as most of them do not make sense.
My fitness sessions have always been personalized. I do wonder how personalized fitness can be a trend at the same time a group fitness.
I do not need to trained to remove the phone from my face as I have never started that habit. A phone, even a cell phone, is a tool. I control my tools.
"... plant-based milks, cheeses, meat alternatives, burgers..."
Sorry, I'm sticking with my protein coming from animal products. Every time I tried one of these plant-based substitutes, I end up getting gas, sometimes with severe cramping, and well, you know what goes with that.
The ironic thing is that what my lactose intolerant friends eat causes me the distress they get when they eat dairy.
A lot of it is genetics-- and mine all say that meat and dairy are good, so no "substitutes" for me. Don't get me wrong, I love fruits and vegetables, I'm just not substituting plant-based products for my animal protein.
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I'm already working on the digital detox, but i want more information on the personalized fitness mobile apps. Report
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I am very skeptical about the safety of "trendy" health supplements, specifically here the recommendation of ashwagandha powder. The National Institute of Health warns that herbal supplements sold as herbal "medicine" and coming from India have high levels of lead and arsenic in them. There is no regulation of supplements for safety by the FDA because they are neither a food or a drug--buyer beware! Report
I am a senior and already do several group exercises! I also see many different flours out in my grocery store! Thanks for all the interesting information! Report
Some of this is very interesting and down to earth. The rest is a little far fetched and dangerous. We don't want to need a chemical engineering degree to keep put health in check Report
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I am looking forward to digital detox. I am doing that in right now, actually I'm limiting my social media to the weekends. Its actually becoming less stressful. Thanks for the information Report
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Hog calling, or pig calling is the art of making a call to encourage pigs to approach the caller. Many contests as to who has the best call are held at State Fairs in the fall of the year.
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Hog calling must have been popular in the late 1930s and 1940s. Interest was at fever height in Louisiana for a 1937 hog-calling contest at the Capitol between Rep. Robert L. Mouton; of Louisiana, and Rep. Otha D. Wearin, of Iowa. So much so that Governor Richard Leche of the bayou state made a special trip, bearing a live porker; to assist Rep. Mouton in his pre-contest training. The contest was a result of a controversy between the two solons of the merits of the hog callers of their respective states.
Hog caller, Washington D. C. June 9, 1937 (Library of Congress)
Congressional hog caller. Washington, D.C. June 9, 1937. The Capitol Plaza reverberated with sounds of the barnyard today as Rep. Robert L. Mouton, of Louisiana, went into serious training for his coming hog. calling contest with Rep. Otha D. Wearin, of Iowa. The contest, which will take place on the Capitol steps sometime in the new future, is the result of an argument between the two solons as to the abilities of the hog-yodelers from the respective states. Judging from his demonstration today the cameraman is willing right now to place the mantle of champion of Rep. Mouton. 6/9/37 (See more about this contest at: LOST CAPITOL HILL: CALLING HOGS ON THE HILL)


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Freckles the bunny wants everything she sees in the stores until one day, she meets another bunny named Stew and learns just how lucky she is to have what she does. Stew's family can't afford to buy everything new or shop very often. Freckles soon begins to think of ways to help her new friend. Join Freckles and her friends in another funny story for you and your child to enjoy. Children will learn just how lucky they are to have what they do and get a better understanding of those that don't.
Boots the kitten, who loves to groom; Tiger the puppy, who loves to play and act like a Tiger; Norma the fawn, who is shy and can run fast; Dreamy the chick, who loves to nap; Donut the duckling, who loves circles; and Freckles, the lesson learner of the books, are all back for their second book in the series. Signed by Freckles & the author (Freckles' paw print is stamped personally, into the book).
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After 36 holes of golf's final major of the year, the PGA Championship, Americans Jimmy Walker (top) and Robert Streb (bottom) share the lead at -9.
Walker followed up his opening round 65 with a 66, while Streb shot a major record-tying 63, including a birdie on 18 to join Walker in the final group tomorrow.
Defending champion Jason Day shot -5, 65 to tie for second with Argentina's Emiliano Grillo at -7 overall.
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Stock has given Buy Breakout. Buy on Monday Open Target 232.55 LTP 166.05 Expecting 40% Rally on this Stock over the coming Months.
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The Hokusai Sketchbooks ; selections from the manga by James A. Michener
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BETWEEN the years 1814 and 1878 there was published in Japan a series of woodblock-printed volumes entitled "Hokusai Manga," or "Hokusai's Sketches from Life," which was destined to be one of the most popular art publications ever issued anywhere in the world. With its rich tapestry of life as it was lived in the boisterous Tokyo of the day and its magical evocation of the beauties of the Japanese countryside, it was an immediate best-seller in Japan, and then, upon the West's discovery of Japanese art, went on to win the hearts of people everywhere. While the critics have often disagreed on the artistic value of the "Manga"—with judgments ranging all the way from "a major art treasure" and "worthy of Rembrandt" to "an outpouring of sketches lacking organization or meaning"—the art lovers of the world, no less than the man in the street (for whom Hokusai worked), have felt the supreme vitality and life-loving force of the sketches and have always delighted in the fifteen volumes of the book.
It is from this amazing book—amazing both in execution and breadth of scope—that the 187 fullpage plates and the hundreds of text decorations of the present volume have been assembled. For many years now the sketchbooks have been available only in costly or tattered form or else in inferior reproductions. Here, at last, they are given worthy format— with many original volumes examined to find the best pages for photographing and every effort made to reproduce the actual feel of the originals. The charmingly soft line of woodblock printing may well come as a surprise to readers more accustomed to the mechanical sharpness of most modern book illustration. Two plates printed from actual wood blocks - provide a standard for judging the faithfulness of the three-color offset technique used for the rest of the plates.
Lending additional significance to the sketches themselves is the able editing of James A. Michener, author of "Tales of the South Pacific," "The Voice of Asia," "The Bridges at Toko-ri," "Sayonara," etc., and a leading collector and student of Japanese prints. Having made a masterly survey of the Japanese woodblock print in "The Floating World," he now turns with manifest love and enthusiasm to an appraisal of one of his favorite examples of that remarkable art form. In his selection and meaningful organization of the plates, as well as in his brilliant essay and informative captions, he provides new insight into the quality of Hokusai's art in general and the "Manga" sketchbooks in particular. Impartially, he points out Hokusai's defects as well as his towering stature among artists of all times and places, and finds in the man's astounding vitality and inquiring mind an answer to the riddle of his often technically defective art but alwaysincreasing popularity.
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The parent company of Arby's, Carl's Jr. and Jimmy John's has offered to buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.3 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported this afternoon.
The exclusive report, citing unnamed sources close to the negotiations, said the private-equity firm Roark Capital Group has offered $150 a share for Buffalo Wild Wings, whose stock was trading at about $117 at the time the story came to light.
Hours later, CNBC said it had confirmed the report with its sources.
The deal would be the biggest engineered by Roark, whose other holdings include stakes in Corner Bakery, Miller's Ale House, Hardee's, Culver's, Jim 'N Nick's, McAlister's and Moe's Southwest Grill.
It would also pluck BWW out of a long-running power struggle with an investor, Marcato Capital, that has loudly taken issue with the company's management and strategic direction. Marcato wants BWW to refranchise the 638 restaurants that are run by the franchisor, or roughly half of the chain.
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A dispute arose between a passenger and an airline over compensation payments under EU Flight Delay Compensation Regulation (261/2004).
The plaintiff had booked a flight from Frankfurt to Tegel at a reduced fare using a travel agency chosen by her employer. The employer had concluded a special agreement with the airline under which it would receive favourable and flexible fares, and employees were entitled to use this tariff for private purposes.
As the plaintiff's flight was cancelled, she claimed compensation under the EU Flight Delay Compensation Regulation.
In the event of flight cancellation, passengers may (in certain circumstances) claim compensation against an air carrier under Article 7(1) of the EU Flight Delay Compensation Regulation. However, according to the Frankfurt am Main Local Court, this did not apply in the present case in light of Article 3(3) of the regulation, which states that:
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The plaintiff had booked her flight through a company portal at a rate that was unavailable to the public and the open market. A third party booking the same flight via the open market or the airline's website would therefore have been unable to take advantage of such a reduced rate. Further, the flight tickets were not only cheaper, but also significantly more flexible than those available on the open market.
The Frankfurt am Main Local Court held that the plaintiff's claim was invalid under Article 3(3) of the EU Flight Delay Compensation Regulation and dismissed the action.(1)
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INEQUALITY in China, it seems, is none the more stark than in the roof over one's head.
The unequal distribution of the fruits of the country's rapid-fire growth over the past three decades has caused massive inequality. And this is visible in the housing conditions of the various lower- and middle-income interviewees whom I visited and spoke with for a story on China's affordable housing programme.
From the 60-year-old retiree living in a shantytown in the heart of Beijing's glamorous central business district (CBD) to the 26-year-old tuition teacher who shares a 15 sq m room with a roommate, their frustration - even resignation - with the inefficiencies of the housing system was palpable.
Similar to Singapore, sky-high property prices have squeezed the middle-class, making it difficult for them to achieve a better, more comfortable life in the towering commercial apartment blocks that define the skyline of the Chinese capital.
If housing prices-to-income ratios are anything to go by, these apartments are reserved only for the extremely wealthy or those with "guanxi" or connections who can get them below market rates.
Beijing prices are the steepest in the country. A 70 sq m commercial home costs 20 times the median annual household disposable income, the International Monetary Fund said in a 2011 report. Ths is four times higher than in Britain and double Japan's. Shanghai's price-to-income ratio is around 14 times, Reuters reported. Singapore's is six times.
Ideally, the price of an affordable home would be less than three times a household's annual income.
The obvious result of this trend is that, unable to get their hands on high-in-demand but limited social housing, millions of common folk are unable to buy a house.
They include the migrants who have made the trek from the countryside to cities, only to find themselves living in tiny spaces, occasionally in dirty and dank surroundings.
For instance, Ms Sun Qian, the tuition teacher I interviewed, shares a three-bedroom apartment with six other people. All seven of them share one bathroom and a kitchen. The bathroom situation can be quite a nightmare, Ms Sun said.
The retiree, Mr Sun Jiake, uses a public bathroom. He lives in a poorly built shack without a proper heating system and relies on a stove to keep warm in Beijing's cold winter months.
When I visited the shantytown with its haphazardly built houses and rubbish-lined alleys, I saw some residents taking pails of excrement to the public toilet to be emptied.
This might be somewhat unimaginable for even lower-income Singaporeans, but it is the reality of life for China's poor.
The six people I interviewed for the story were not only frustrated with the government for their inaction, but were also dismayed by discriminatory policies that have long sidelined the less fortunate who need a decent home the most.
What struck me the most was the common thread of "losing hope", which came up frequently in my conversations with them.
This discontent is heightened by the failure of China's 14-year-old affordable housing programme. Plagued by corruption, unfair allocation and other government inefficiencies, it has become the target of the people's anger.
For instance, in Xinzhou, an industrial town in Shanxi province's coal belt, a new complex of apartments called Century Garden was on the local government's list of designated social housing in 2010.
But almost all the 1,578 apartments were reserved for local officials, some of whom resold them at considerable profit even before construction was completed, reported the British newspaper Financial Times.
The media have also reported on the Ferraris and Lamborghinis that pack the parking lots of such affordable housing estates, a clear indication that some of these homes are not being allocated to those who really need them.
It is cases like these made public that have fanned the anger of the people against the government.
But the government has caught on, with recent policy summits repeatedly emphasising the need to ramp up its affordable housing programme. It also committed in 2011 to build 36 million public housing units nationwide in a five-year period till 2015.
Yet, this in itself does not solve the problem. What is more crucial is ensuring that these houses go to the right people.
A transparent allocation process and proper management of the programme with clear procedures will reduce unhappiness as people will then know what to expect and what their waiting time might be.
In Singapore, no one can say there isn't anger over housing prices but the Housing Board's public housing system is an open and transparent one. Information on its website is regularly updated with balloting results made clear for all to see. Potential home buyers can manage their expectations and make plans accordingly.
By contrast, China's system is opaque, causing uncertainty.
Thus, Ms Sun and her boyfriend, who has a Beijing hukou or household registration, are unsure whether to hold out for an affordable home in the capital or to move back to her native Xi'an where the cost of living is lower.
While Chinese leaders have set ambitious targets for building affordable housing, they need also to ensure there is fairness in the allocation of the houses so that the poor, including the millions of migrants who move to the cities in search of a better life, get a decent roof over their heads.
This could determine whether China's cities go from being places of aspiration to tinderboxes of discontent waiting for a spark.


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On Sunday night's episode, Married At First Sight Australia finally said goodbye to innocent bystanders Elizabeth Sobinoff and Bronson Norrish, after they discovered their respective partners, Sam Ball and Ines Basic, were having an 'affair'.
Following the episode's airing, Elizabeth told 9Now, "Ines has reached out to apologise. I never opened the message."
Speaking of her ex-hubby, she said that Sam tried to gaslight her during the experiment. "He tried to make me feel really bad and he would purposely lie about things and make me look like a maniac," she said. "With Sam's weight comments, and the way he carried on in the media and tried to bring me down. Why would you want to talk to those people?"
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Former Hackney Gazette reporter Chloe Mayer sees first novel The Boy Made of Snow published in paperback
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A former Gazette reporter who secured publishing deals around the world for her first novel is celebrating the launch of her paperback.
Chloë Mayer, who worked at this newspaper from 2011 until 2013, saw her book The Boy Made of Snow published as a hardback a year ago.
The novel, which is due out in America next month, won rave reviews from critics.
The tale ends in tragedy and murder and revolves around a mother and her young son who befriend a German Prisoner of War in 1944.
Chloë said: "I absolutely loved working for the Hackney Gazette and meeting all the locals I got to know over the years.
"But I also wanted to write a novel one day. So after work I'd go home and turn on my laptop to write my book into the wee hours. It took a few more years, and was pretty exhausting, but I finished it eventually.
"I didn't really believe it would ever be published, so this past year has been a dream come true.
"I'll never forget the first time I saw my books displayed on a table in Waterstones. I was close to tears."
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President Obama honored the victims of the recent Boston explosions with a proclamation
President Obama used his weekly address to tell the American people about the Budget he is sending to Congress this week, which makes the tough choices required to grow our economy and shrink our deficits.
President Obama speaks on the 1 year anniversary of the Affordable Healthcare Act
President Barack Obama's weekly address focuses on protecting America's children through gun control
On April 11, President Barack Obama will award Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.
President Barack Obama gave a speech at the annual Gridiron Dinner event that didn't hold back its political teeth
In his weekly address, President Obama said that businesses have created jobs every month for three years straight – nearly 6.4 million altogether, and have added 246,000 new jobs in February.
President Obama officially proclaims March to be Irish-American Heritage Month
President Obama asks Congress to compromise to end budget cuts
Today, Republicans in the Senate faced a choice about how to grow our economy and reduce our deficit.
As part of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden addressed the National Governors Association and renewed their call on governors to do their part putting America's heroes back to work
President Obama used this week's address to urge Congress to stop the harmful automatic cuts that threaten thousands of jobs and affect our national security—called the sequester—from taking effect on March 1st
President Obama commented on the retirement of General John Allen
In this week's address, President Obama called for quick action on the proposals he made during the State of the Union to grow our economy and create jobs
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President Obama's official statement on the North Korean nuclear test announcement
In this week's address, President Obama called on Congress to work together on a balanced approach to reduce our deficit and promote economic growth and job creation.
President Obama issued a proclamation in honor of the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks' birth
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