I'm pretty sure PPTV works with streaming TV packages of most service providers. Though not a physical box, but an app to download.
If you own a 55 inch 4K TV, could be more enjoyable to watch HD quality live sports on the big screen w/ surround sound in company of friends.
The coming of 5G networks would make hi-res glitch/freeze-free streams possible.
To your other point, Tencent has recently signed 5-year extension with NBA for rights to broadcast live games on their QQ streaming platforms.
I also remember the days when online vid streaming platforms Youku, Tudou, iQiyi, and Panda crossed with, later consuming, the p2p markets. Not sure how well Xunlei is faring nowadays.
Youku and Tudou were subsequently acquired by Alibaba, iQiyi by Baidu, while Panda by Tencent.
Taming the illegal broadcasting norm coincided with profitability... and passive State control.
I may just have to wear adult diapers and a bib. If, unlike my late mum, lucky enough to make it to age of senility. Fetish with cleanliness. Neat freak.
Morals of story.
Shit happens. But those who love you the most will be there to clean up your mess. Until they're not. So appreciate while they're still around.
Also, kids recall the moments of extremes. So be a good parent with unconditional tolerance and love in such times.
I have to confess. I pooped in my pants back in kindergarten because I totally freaked out during a Thanksgiving costume party. That Native American Indian tribal breechcloth didn't suit me at all. If only the teacher had made me a pilgrim on that dreadful day.
The other kids were disgusted by the smell but were none the wiser. They just thought somebody farted. With stinky poo poo stashed in my underwear, I pretended to blow off the whiff as well.
My kindergarten teacher eventually called my parents. My mom rescued me. She took me home and washed me up reassuringly without reproach. Her loving gentleness was what I remembered most of that trauma. That stuck with me, no poo intended.
A second amber two-story mansion of The Yunnan Uprising Memorial recently opened not far from the first one mentioned above. Situated in a corner courtyard immediately next to Green Lake Starbucks to the south. The renovation for this 云南解放纪念馆 annex was delayed earlier this year due to lockdown.
A re-creation of China's First Premier Zhou Enlai's corner master bedroom on the second floor surrounded by a spacious balcony overlooking SE Green Lake. A privileged view. Down the hall, an out-of-place military sidecar parked inside another room. Historians may enjoy the various military artifacts, preserved documents, and furniture of the 1940's on display. Liken to the Military Museum of Western Green Lake, but much smaller.
Free admission to public. Opens everyday from 9:00 16:30 except Tuesdays. No entrances after 16:00. Visitors will require scanning of colored health code. Wrist temperature will be scanned upon entrance.
Great piece by good man Jim. He is like the fabled garuda that soars back into time. The wind horse lungta that strides into town to greet villagers with blessings of goodwill.
Although Shangri-la old town burned down five years ago, replaced by less traditional, tourist-friendly infrastructures... at least one disillusioned townsfolk who survived the carnage, but lost everything, returned to reopen shop in the newly renovated building. He does so out of love of sharing ancestral handicrafts to the world. To preserve their cultural heritage from the burned ashes. Authenticity remains in spirit... in the people, and in their stories.
Inside the belly of the tiger god, the Buddha calmly speaks.
Restraint is not a sign of weakness. Compassion is true strength. By showing compassion to your perceived enemies, they may become your friends. Lacking compassion, your friends may turn into your enemies.
On that note, the Tiger lies down to unclench its jaws, whereupon releasing the Buddha.
Buddha slowly walks out. He turns to the beast and speaks the following:
When you subdue an opponent, a thousand more are still to be overcome. Instead, crush your negative emotions, or samsara, which are enemies dwelling in your mind.
The prostrating tiger nods in understanding. The Buddha bows back.
The Buddha and Yunnan Tiger God walk their separate paths.
The tiger turns for final glimpse of the enlightened one, only to find an empty road ahead. The tiger realizes that echoing conversation manifested in own awakened mind. Buddhahood permeates the tiger, and to all living beings it encounters henceforth.
dolphin, connecting the Dharma teachings of the Buddha to pastries is apropos.
Lets do a thought experiment where Siddhartha Gautama sits down at Igor's.
The awakened one is served a croissant. At the moment of immersing in this pastry, like sitting beside the death bed of a dying elder or a woman giving birth to a child, the Buddha is only focused on what is in front. Be it bitter, sweet, or bittersweet.
The sound of his teeth breaking the layers of crispy, lamented crust is what his mind would be completely focused on. Not the thought of comparing this croissant with those of Just Hot, but tasting the buttery, crisp texture in his mouth without dwelling in the past.
Nor the thoughts of which monasteries to visit afterwards, but the smell of the sweet aroma permeating the cafe., or the rich scent of coffee brewing behind the counter.
That is original teachings of the Buddha. Not just chanting mantras or burning incense. But to embrace suffering as you would the pastries of life in the present moment.
All of us can be enlightened to this state of mind. Awaken the Buddha nature within ourselves while simply eating pastries.
Seven billion yuan Green Lake area renovation to take three years
Posted byA second amber two-story mansion of The Yunnan Uprising Memorial recently opened not far from the first one mentioned above. Situated in a corner courtyard immediately next to Green Lake Starbucks to the south. The renovation for this 云南解放纪念馆 annex was delayed earlier this year due to lockdown.
A re-creation of China's First Premier Zhou Enlai's corner master bedroom on the second floor surrounded by a spacious balcony overlooking SE Green Lake. A privileged view. Down the hall, an out-of-place military sidecar parked inside another room. Historians may enjoy the various military artifacts, preserved documents, and furniture of the 1940's on display. Liken to the Military Museum of Western Green Lake, but much smaller.
Free admission to public. Opens everyday from 9:00 16:30 except Tuesdays. No entrances after 16:00. Visitors will require scanning of colored health code. Wrist temperature will be scanned upon entrance.
The historical evolution of Yunnan's Zhongdian, aka Shangri-la
Posted byGreat piece by good man Jim. He is like the fabled garuda that soars back into time. The wind horse lungta that strides into town to greet villagers with blessings of goodwill.
Although Shangri-la old town burned down five years ago, replaced by less traditional, tourist-friendly infrastructures... at least one disillusioned townsfolk who survived the carnage, but lost everything, returned to reopen shop in the newly renovated building. He does so out of love of sharing ancestral handicrafts to the world. To preserve their cultural heritage from the burned ashes. Authenticity remains in spirit... in the people, and in their stories.
Video: Zen and the art of patisserie with chef Igor Nataf
Posted byInside the belly of the tiger god, the Buddha calmly speaks.
Restraint is not a sign of weakness. Compassion is true strength. By showing compassion to your perceived enemies, they may become your friends. Lacking compassion, your friends may turn into your enemies.
On that note, the Tiger lies down to unclench its jaws, whereupon releasing the Buddha.
Buddha slowly walks out. He turns to the beast and speaks the following:
When you subdue an opponent, a thousand more are still to be overcome. Instead, crush your negative emotions, or samsara, which are enemies dwelling in your mind.
The prostrating tiger nods in understanding. The Buddha bows back.
The Buddha and Yunnan Tiger God walk their separate paths.
The tiger turns for final glimpse of the enlightened one, only to find an empty road ahead. The tiger realizes that echoing conversation manifested in own awakened mind. Buddhahood permeates the tiger, and to all living beings it encounters henceforth.
Video: Zen and the art of patisserie with chef Igor Nataf
Posted by[Buddha nods in silence]
Video: Zen and the art of patisserie with chef Igor Nataf
Posted bydolphin, connecting the Dharma teachings of the Buddha to pastries is apropos.
Lets do a thought experiment where Siddhartha Gautama sits down at Igor's.
The awakened one is served a croissant. At the moment of immersing in this pastry, like sitting beside the death bed of a dying elder or a woman giving birth to a child, the Buddha is only focused on what is in front. Be it bitter, sweet, or bittersweet.
The sound of his teeth breaking the layers of crispy, lamented crust is what his mind would be completely focused on. Not the thought of comparing this croissant with those of Just Hot, but tasting the buttery, crisp texture in his mouth without dwelling in the past.
Nor the thoughts of which monasteries to visit afterwards, but the smell of the sweet aroma permeating the cafe., or the rich scent of coffee brewing behind the counter.
That is original teachings of the Buddha. Not just chanting mantras or burning incense. But to embrace suffering as you would the pastries of life in the present moment.
All of us can be enlightened to this state of mind. Awaken the Buddha nature within ourselves while simply eating pastries.