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- May 2, 2013
- Yunnan raises minimum wage
  Don't hit the guy in front.
  Don't hit government vehicles.
- May 2, 2013
- Yunnan raises minimum wage
  Stop on red IF there is a traffic cop standing there.
- April 30, 2013
- How bad is Kunming's air?
  We can argue about temperatures until the cows come home, and for political reasons, many people do. That is why the term 'global warming' has been superseded by the term 'climate change'.
  As for the future. An important ecological presupposition is that an environment cannot be destroyed, only modified. The earths environment may be modified to a point where the earth can no longer support human life at the levels we have been used to. What happens then? Perhaps a lot of techno-fixes, to create micro climates that are less stressful for human life.
  Perhaps, Africa will become more temperate, and other areas of the globe will become more hostile to life. Perhaps the droughts and famines will visit Europe and the Americas.
  In nature, where the environment changes faster than animals can evolve, there is 'cultural evolution'. This is where animals change thier behavior in order to survive. The finches in the Galapagos isands are an example of this, where different species feed at different levels of the same tree, as a way of avoiding direct competition with other species. Personally, I think there is room for humans to undergo more cultural evolution.
- April 29, 2013
- How bad is Kunming's air?
  Whatever the arguments about global warming.
  Whoever is to blame.
  DianChi is green with algae, and unsafe to swim in.
  Urban air pollution/smog is recognised as a major problem in China.
- April 29, 2013
- How bad is Kunming's air?
  Is that the same PLA general who says that bird flu is part of US psyche warfare?

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- May 19, 2013
- Forums > Food & Drink > Do you like writing about food?
  
  From the posted link, the site appears to be down.
- May 8, 2013
- Forums > Study > Is this exploitation?
  
  Some people may naively come a long way, and spend a lot of money getting to there.
  Only after they have been there a few days, may they think that they have been duped. If that is the case, they may also feel exploited, especially if on a travel visa and not enough money to stay somewhere else.
- May 7, 2013
- Forums > Study > write poem here
  
  I read as a child.
  A one 'L' lama is a priest,
  A two 'L' llama is a beast,
  But I bet you a silk pajama,
  that there is no three 'L' lllama.
- May 6, 2013
- Forums > Living in Kunming > Car electricals
  
  OK lots of petrol stoves on taobao. s.taobao.com/[...]
  about 300 rmb
  that means they are on the market. It might be easier to print off a page from taobao and take it to the store.
- May 6, 2013
- Forums > Living in Kunming > Car electricals
  
  You should be able to get a small ass propane tank. they come in several sizes. the one I would get is total height including valve and handle approx 15" and they weigh about 30lbs.
  These you should be able to get from the same guy who sells the big ass tanks. because they are refillable and use the same filling mechanism as the big ass ones. Hence my suggestion to flag down the guy, or ask a restarant for the name of a supplier.
  The problem with with most cannisters, is finding a supplier and getting replen in a strange city, also the cost. You also said you wanted to avoid the city. Most towns will be able to top you up with propane.
  An alternative is hexamine blocks, white bricks that burn in a grate. They are adequate but taint your food.
  The other alternative is a petrol stove. These are actually a very good alternative, they prefer unleaded (burns cleaner). Not sure if you can get these in china. Some are expensive, especially if brass. However, I used to have a cheap russian steel self priming stove, just as good. Superfast heating.
  Just remember to use away from the vehicle, and that petrol fumes are heavier than air and run along the ground (this is the main thing that catches people out). Store your fuel downhill of the vehicle/tent and flames. Fill your cooker downhill of where you will use it.
  This assumes you can get a petrol stove in china.

Latest Reviews

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- tigertiger
  March 29, 2013
- Kunming > Richland International Hospital
  瑞奇徳国际医院
  Mae culpa
  I was getting mixed up with the other international clinic that was open on XiYuan Lu, but the block is now under re-development.
  I blame the confusion on pre-senile dementia, and the resurection of a 3 year old thread.
- tigertiger
  September 19, 2012
- Kunming > Xiong Brothers Bike Shop
  熊氏兄弟自行车
  Lots of nice big brand performance bikes but not good for those of us on a budget.
- tigertiger
  November 12, 2011
- Kunming > Justice Bike Shop
  正义车行
  If this is the one next to the DVD store, it is very small. There always seems to be a hive of activity for repairs.
  Lots of Mt Bike frames, tires and some accessories hanging from the ceiling. Not big on bike sales is the impression I got.
  Staff seem friendly and helpful.
  The fact it is busy is a good sign.
- tigertiger
  June 15, 2011
- Kunming > Saramati Indian Restaurant
  撒拉马地印度特菜
  I went there for lunch on Tuesday.
  Closed, arghh!
  Was this a one off or are you closed every Tuesday?
  We went to the Korean place next door and I had diarrhoea.
- tigertiger
  May 6, 2011
- Kunming > Prague Café (Beichen)
  布拉格咖啡馆(北辰)
  Had the pizza this time.
  Large is about 9-10". Not expensive and well prepared. Choice of thick or thin crust. I had the bacon pizza. Fine.
  Coffee, as always I now go for the basic coffee. In the past I ordered a Columbian coffee at extra expense. However, I am pretty sure it was just Yunnan coffee in a different cup.
  French fries, you get a largish portion.
  Brownies fine, but the cheesecake better.
  Sandwiches are large bread rolls. If you are not big eaters a sandwich will do for 2 people.
  Toilet was really clean and 'fresh'. Now that is worth an extra star on its own.

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Alei Lounge Club & Tapas Bar
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Camel Bar
Burger Night! From 5-9pm buy 2 get 1 free on all Camel Bar burgers
The Mask
Open Mic Jam Session: hosted by Philippe with 1 free beer for performers, 9pm, free entry
Gemen Game Café (Wenhua Xiang)
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