Clouds on the horizon

-The Chinese will assert nationalist feelings because the Olympics.  The world's enthusiasm for the games has dampered considerably.  The Chinese will feel hurt.

-The price of rice will rise by 75 percent in the next two months.

-I have to find ways to make more money.  It will be another year of not seeing Canada for me.  The wife says the cost of living is going up.

-The mother-in-law will be away for a week.  It will be a tiring time for the wife.

-They want us to do something for Wuxi T.V.  Normally, this wouldn't be a problem.  But nowadays, the Chinese may want us to show their population the world loves them.