Tag Archives: as seen in Beijing

Suprising Advertising

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Meg

Looks like American battery manufacturers are taking a cue from their Chinese counterparts! Now you won’t have to buy a duckie bath thermometer separately! Tweet this!

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Hidden Beijing

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Meg

Forgot to mention this earlier, but I have new article on Beijing’s cosmetic changes up at CNReviews! Tweet this!

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Hall For Choosing Concubines

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Meg

Don’t forget what we bought at the Man Shop. Tweet this!

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Meg

We had a great Sunday with Hugo and Diana at Beihai Park. We relaxed in the gardens on the north side of the park, then caught the boat over to the little island, and climbed up to the white dagoba. … Continue reading →

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Pounds Sterling

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Meg

Last night, I went shopping with Diana on the little streets by Qianhai. There’s a gorgeous old street, lined with craft and clothing and tea stores, and one place selling nothing but decorative matchbox covers.  There’s also a stinky-tofu vendor … Continue reading →

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Mojito Competition

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Meg

When I saw this on the first sign a few days ago, it was pretty funny, but now I think it’s a trend. I think it’s the two colors and the lovely font that really do it. Edit: Stick thinks … Continue reading →

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I think I’ll try the mojito…

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Meg

Edit: No, I didn’t add that in photoshop! This is real sign at a bar by Houhai. It was midafternoon when we passed, though, so we didn’t stop to see if it was true. Tweet this!

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Thorn Birds

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Meg

???, I just wanted to let you know that I do have a copy of a certain novel, whose heroine shares my name. I’ve got The Thorn Birds right here! I’ve got Scarlett on the other side to keep my … Continue reading →

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What Is Simpson’s Paradox?

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Meg

My high-school stats teacher once explained, during a lecture on how to lie with statistics, that Simpson’s Paradox is a statistical phenomenon where the data seems to prove the reverse of the truth. Simpson’s Paradox is how Gryffindor can lose … Continue reading →

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