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.
Interview: Fan Zhou
Posted byThanks very much for this. Always good to have some cultural input on GK. Would be great to have news of exhibitions at this museum or elsewhere in Kunming posted here too!
Interview: John Nevada Lundemo
Posted byHis mother told him "Someday you will be a man,
And you will be the leader of a big old band.
Many people coming from miles around
To hear you play your music when the sun go down
Maybe someday your name will be in lights
Saying Johnny B. Goode tonight."
Go go
Go Johnny go
Go go go Johnny go
Go Johnny Lundemo go!!!
Video: Kunming driver crosses pedestrian bridge
Posted byWOW!!! Where to start?
1. What was he thinking????
2. Why didn't people stop him?
3. How was he not dragged out and beaten?
4. Even on a pedestrian bridge he was an ***h*** driver
(not allow a man carrying a baby up the stairs to pass)
5. Was he given a hefty fine, had his license withdrawn, or even questioned by the police?
6. German technology! Yes we can!!!!
(doubt a QQ could have done it)
Maybe time to leave Kunming - it's regressing to jungle law
Kunming in 1944: The photos of Dr Clinton Millett
Posted byThanks, this is great, very interesting period documentary. Would be even better if all the other photos had some labels too, perhaps just stating location. Things have changed a bit and it's not obvious where in the city they were taken.
Best of Kunming 2010 reader nominations
Posted byI would suggest to divide the international category into "Other Asian" and "Western" otherwise the comparison is not really fair. Then Makye Ame should go into the former, as it can't really be compared with standard chinese restaurants. Also included there should be the small Japanese place opposite Grand Park Hotel. Hump should be added to the bar category. How about a "Best Bakery" category to include French Cafe, Just Hot, Slice of Heaven, etc.