Two articles I found interesting:
Big brother is watching you! make that: little brother!
www.guardian.co.uk/[...]
Yunnan drought background:
english.caing.com/2010-03-11/100125559.html
Two articles I found interesting:
Big brother is watching you! make that: little brother!
www.guardian.co.uk/[...]
Yunnan drought background:
english.caing.com/2010-03-11/100125559.html
Hi again JJ
I was wondering from where you download paid content. As I read, the partner of Sony is Waterstones, do you use them? Amazon apparently uses its own software for downloads, meaning you could read them only on the Kindle. By the way, is your model the PRS-505 and why did you not go for the touchscreen? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to make a good choice.
Cheers
On a slightly more serious note than most other posts here, an interesting article about the recent accident at the site of the new KM airport: english.caing.com/2010-01-15/100108402.html
Illustrates the problems construction sites here (and elsewhere) often face: tight schedules, unsafe practices and dodgy contractual deals.
By the way, this is the site of the new magazine of the ex-editor of Caijing magazine. Good for some 'real' local news and hard-hitting investigative journalism.
Thanks for the comments, but how about usability? Those who have e-readers already, what do you think of them? I'm leaning to the Sony as it seems to allow more formats than Kindle and as Amazon is anyway not available from here it cuts out Kindle's main advantage. Anyway, lots of free books to be found on sites like Google and ebookee (need to access via proxy or VPN) and I guess one could buy Amamzon e-books from PC.
Does anyone have a Kindle or other e-reader? Where did they buy it and if it's a Kindle, can they access Amazon to download e-books? Thinking of getting one and looking for recommendations.
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Best Sunday brunch experience in Kunming! A great selection of just the right type of food which goes down very well the morning after a heavy night. Jeroen is making dishes that not only taste great but are also very easy on the eyes. Add to that David's awesome Bloody Marys and the lovely rooftop terrace and you can't go wrong. True, things can be a bit hectic in the kitchen if it's busy, but be patient and you'll be well rewarded.
Nice quiet conversation place with plushy sofas, big windows and good selection of coffees and milk teas, if a bit pricey. Food is also good.
One of the nicest places to enjoy a meal in Kunming, both inside and out, that is, if the meal were actually enjoyable. The food is sort of haute Yunnan cuisine with strange combinations and few simple, normal dishes. Quality is OK but not really worth the price. Better just have tea, wine or a beer and eat elsewhere.
Recently returned here after a lengthy absence and was pleasantly surprised that standards have been maintained. I fully agree with the last review. And the cheapest red wine at RMB 118 is actually very good and a better deal than per glass. You can take it away if you don't finish.
Fog shuts down Kunming airport, strands thousands
Posted byToday the weather is completely fine, yet a friend who's flying was told first that her flight was fine, checked her luggage, now the flight is delayed, possibly cancelled, no real info, angry and confused masses, a general mess. How about spending 10% less on fancy infrastructure and putting that money towards improving staff training and management systems?
Green Lake to get wetter, brighter, noisier
Posted byGreat! Hopefully they will also think about opening some nicer cafes/restaurants than the existing ones to be able to enjoy the redecorated park.
The Box says goodbye
Posted byA great shame! The Box will be deeply missed and leave a big gap. Kunming will be a lot poorer as a result. Thanks for all the good times!
Around Town: Secondhand Clothing Market
Posted byGood article, but where is the new clothing market in KM, along the lines of Beijing's Silk or Yashou markets, where you can buy 'branded' goods in western sizes?
Kunming road beautification project initiated
Posted bySounds to me like even less pedestrian space than before: streets will be widened and trees planted all over the sidewalks.