Michael, great post. Upvoted. I will continue reading once finished asking question here:
2-3K for live-in nanny??? How many years ago was this? Lol
Folks in the industry today claim market average is at least 6K for aforementioned live-in ayi in Kunming.
Michael, studies have shown upvotes/likes/hearts can be abused by ads to self promote product or services. So not just self aggrandizement.
You'd think Facebook and Twitter have done their research for viewership optimization and bullying/abuse by focusing only on upvoting, like the recent change here.
Though lemon's integrated upvote and downvote buttons are implemented by YouTube, much of it done for algorithm to gauge viewing habits as practiced in Tiktok/douyin.
Trumpeter, mods being judge, jury, executioner have actually cleaned up the site rather well in recent weeks, wouldn't you say?
Cloud, downvoting due to irritation of certain posters is perhaps one of the reasons GOK opted for this change.
I just inquired those in the know regarding nannies in Kunming that are able to caretake a 7 month old child.
They cost around 5,000 per monrh for 8 hours a day 6 days a week. These are 40-50 year old women who can't speak English. Younger nannies who could speak English reach 15,000 a month for same hours.
I'm not in academia so I can't calculate financial feasibility for you. Stay strong, and best wishes.
Possible addendum to GOK's truncated explanation:
Until outright banishments of foul players, attempts at silencing spammers with downvotes have hitherto proved unsuccessful. Uninvited trolls would crawl out insofar they aren't met with their guillotine comeuppance.
Non-trolls in disagreement may now be more compelled to interact in these threads. Perhaps to voice their opinions in their handle bodies, with awareness of civility, as witnessed in comments above and hopefully below...
Btw, it's great that Kunming buses are designated with GPS to track current location of each bus. Displaying approximate arrival time would also be useful. Yes, the city government should create or outsource English language, user friendly APP versions to tap into their real-time transport network with traffic conditions, not just a clear and up to date visual bus route map for foreigners.
Perhaps GoKunming and their developers can partake in such initiative. Great exposure opportunity from marketing standpoint.
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Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
发布者Reddit serendipitously featured an adorable video of a snub-nosed monkey (endemic to SW China) on their front page, on the eve of Kunming's biodiversity conference tomorrow no less:
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This fluffy one being hand-fed appears to be a Sichuan golden hair monkey (aka Sichuan snub-nosed monkey). Video, rather than images, truly captures their essence.
It appears GoKunming has featured these sub-nosed monkeys quite a bit over the past twelve years. Looks like conservation efforts to stave them from extinction panned out.
Snapshot: Chasing black snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of northwest Yunnan (by Fabio Nodari in 2019):
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New population of critically endangered monkeys found in Yunnan
(by Patrick Scally in 2019):
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Face to face with Yunnan's snub-nosed monkeys
(by Amanda Kaminsky in 2014):
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Conservationists save endangered snub-nosed monkey
(by Patrick Scally in Nov. 2013):
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Endangered snub-nosed monkeys evade extinction
(by Patrick Scally in Jan. 2013):
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Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys bouncing back from the brink of extinction
(by Chris Horton in 2009):
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Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
发布者Someone should let CNN know, Frank Losonsky died at age 99 earlier this year in February. Apparently he was the last remaining Flying Tiger.
Flying Tigers memorial opening tomorrow
发布者A lengthy piece on Flying Tigers just published on CNN. Also a short video showcasing one of the last three living volunteer pilots, a 96-year old Losonsky. Cool pictures of the cool P-40 fighter planes in air are featured too.
The article even briefly mentioned Kunming...
"Chennault expressed his disappointment at his group's first combat mission against Japanese bombers attacking the AVG base in Kunming, China, on December 20, 1941. He thought the pilots lost their discipline in the excitement of combat."
Read it here:
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Letter from the editor: Kunming community spirit in times of Corona
发布者Our collective love for Spring City is what fuels our solidarity. Much love to all.
Kunming Aegean Shopping Mall is now offering surgical masks on their official Wechat account. 50 masks for 120 rmb. Delivered to your door for those who may need them. The price is reasonable considering widespread price gouging on ebay, amazon, and the likes.
Are you back yet JanJal? Your warm donuts and hot shower await.
How to: Cook a Thanksgiving dinner in China
发布者Thank you for bringing Holiday warmth to families in China.