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Date registered: Tuesday, 5th December 2006
Region: China

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  • Kindergarten teacher detained for pricking children with syringe
    Tuesday, 27th October 2009
    Way to go local government. I know I'd love to send my kids to an unlicensed kindergarten to be stabbed by that teacher.

    How long was this school running before someone "found out" it wasn't licensed? She should not only lose her job, but face some prison time for assaulting children. Imagine if the children were Uyghurs! No, wait...
  • Kunming news roundup
    Tuesday, 13th October 2009
    come on and tell us how you really feel!
  • Yunnan news roundup
    Thursday, 3rd September 2009
    It's called a satchel. Indiana Jones used one.
  • Kunming air quality ranks number two among Chinese cities
    Tuesday, 25th August 2009
    Wow.
    I mean it's quite an accomplishment, but to my eyes over the years it seems to have gotten worse rather than better.
    What with hundreds of thousands of newer cars over the years, how does this happen? Does that fall under this 2.5 particulate matter?

    Did they happen to mention which city had the overall worst air quality in China?
  • Report: Cafe bomber confesses to bus bombing
    Saturday, 27th December 2008
    If this case is like many others in Kunming, it will be quite some time before we hear any solid information regarding the case.

    The police have a huge job on their hands now, and are certainly feeling the pressure of having to explain (or attempt to explain) what exactly happened that morning, and why.

    I must say I'm really surprised at the lack of attention this has received in the national news. Having a potentially western-targeted attack anywhere in China is huge, and could be a very ominous sign of things to come. Let's all hope it was just a random act of aggression as Lester has pointed out.

Latest Forum Posts

    Posted: Monday, 14th December 2009
    Posted in: Forums > Living in Kunming > Stay cool, Kunming
    Hey guys,
    This is for those of you that know me and those of you who don't as well. After six years of living in Kunming, I'm finally returning to the U.S. Thanks to everyone in the expat community for making it a great experience, and those special locals as well. To all the guys and girls from Salvador's, The Box, French Cafe, Chapter One/Ganesh, etc. it's been fun!
    Kunming is a special place in more ways than one and I've had a great time here and met some amazing people. Stay cool guys!
    Posted: Sunday, 13th December 2009
    Posted in: Forums > Living in Kunming > 1st post! Japanese experience in Kunming?
    It happens more often than you think. I've seen a few electric bikes with funny plates lambasting the Japanese.

    I had a few Japanese classmates before when I was studying Mandarin and they seemed to be alright. I'm sure they weren't out partying in Kundu or anything like that, but they weren't targeted exclusively as long as they didn't open their mouths, I suppose.

    You'll find middle-aged people don't give a damn about the Japanese and it's usually only brain-washed uber nationalistic kids with nothing better to do. When they go home they have fun on their playstation 2 while watching Dragon Ball and eating instant noodles BUT F$#K THE JAPANESE ;)

    You and your wife should be fine.
    Posted: Friday, 11th December 2009
    Posted in: Forums > Living in Kunming > Let's Remember Where We Are
    To Yuantongsi: Probably just very, very inebriated!
    Posted: Friday, 11th December 2009
    Posted in: Forums > Living in Kunming > Gaming consoles
    Definitely the Xbox 360 for the selection of copied games. They're everywhere. You can't play online with them but when you're paying so little, who cares?

    I've been trying to get rid of my 360 before I move back to the states for awhile so let me know if you're interested. I won't have any games for you but I can tell you some great places where they're sold. Some never get the new games and some get them the day after release in Japan/US/Europe. Pretty cool!
    Posted: Thursday, 10th December 2009
    Posted in: Forums > Living in Kunming > Let's Remember Where We Are
    Matt makes some good points and I can't really say I disagree. Granted, it's not the first time this has happened and when a fight goes down I think it's usually looked down upon.
    Kunming is a small place and I'm sure the details about it will become known eventually...and in this case being there along with Matt it was regrettable as it very possibly reflected badly on Ai Hua's business that night at Chapter One. As foreigners it would be cool if we were judged by the same standard that Chinese judge other Chinese by - as any visit to Kundu on any given night there are fights, but it's simply not the case.

    Anyways it's certainly good to mention it as a reminder that we're still guests here no matter how long we've been here. It's easy to forget, I guess.

    Also, I haven't been on Navy shore leave but I imagine it was similar to that, possibly with more chicks.
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