China’s microblogging platforms

A new post at Adam Schokora’s 56minus1 has a great rundown of China’s various microblogging platforms. Like the seminal Twitter, many of the Chinese counterparts adhere to what have become microblogging norms: Using @’s to reply to other users, a set limit to size (i.e. Twitter’s 140 character limit) and various SMS and Instant Messaging …

November 11, 2008
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Oh, you’re talking about the country of Africa

Even after defeat, Governor Sarah Palin continues to make news – and not in regards to a preemptive 2012 bid like some had assumed, but as (always) being a complete idiot. A number of unnamed McCain campaign aides have come out since the Republican defeat Tuesday anonymously criticizing that: She had $150,000 spent on her …

November 9, 2008
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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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