Yearly Archives: 2008

That new blog smell

Since beginning blogging back in early 2003, I’ve started a number of blogs. Some related to China, some related to technology, but The Tech Dynasty here on CNET Asia is the first time I’ve had an opportunity to meld the two. It’s with a certain amount of pride that I begin this blog, a new …

November 8, 2008
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Whoah mama, it’s Obama!

After hunting around online for various streaming videos and “updated every 2 minute” electoral vote counts, I remembered that I have CNN, MSNBC and BBC on my damn TV. And so it was that I was able to watch history in the making – always a cool thing to do. It’s no secret that Obama …

November 5, 2008
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Get English-language books online in China

Further to my previous post about ordering groceries online here in Suzhou, I wanted to share this little tip for ordering English-language books online in China. Mags has been using Joyo/Amazon.cn for months now to stock our shelves with every yoga book that exists – but only recently informed me that they have an “English …

November 1, 2008
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Living in China is Easy…

Living in China is easy – or so says the tag line of my new favourite Web site, 5JShop.com. The site offers home delivery of groceries in and around the Jinji Lake/SIP area of Suzhou. Yeah, we just click, click, click and hit send and magically a man appears the next day with our groceries. …

October 30, 2008
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‘Best Band in Beijing’ coming to Suzhou

Just got word that Woodie Alan, the band City Weekend calls the “Best Band in Beijing”, is coming to Suzhou for a one show performance on Friday night. The show’s taking place at J&J Restaurant (No.5, Block 11, Horizon Resort II, SIP) and runs from 9 until 11. Tickets will set you back 60 RMB …

October 27, 2008
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A Son of Dalian

I’ve just returned from 5 days offline and out of Suzhou – two things I’m generally quite adverse to subjecting myself to. It was rather refreshing. As the last time I got my visa in Suzhou the woman told us in no uncertain terms not to come back, Mags and I knew we’d be heading …

October 14, 2008
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Whiteboard Tower Defense

There is simply nothing more fun than Whiteboard Tower Defense. I’ve completed the easy (30 lvls) and normal (50 lvls) settings, with a high score of 6,653,139 – and I can’t wait to try the 50 hard levels. If you’re short on ways to kill time, check it out.

October 7, 2008
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Scent of Adventure

I had the good fortune to interview Rob Thomson the other day and can’t stop thinking about travelling. Rob, for those that don’t know, just broke a Guinness World Record skateboarding 12,000 km unsupported. His journey started in Switzerland and took him over Europe, the US and the width of China – beginning in Xinjiang …

October 7, 2008
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