My second wisdom tooth was pulled yesterday.
Last time it was in the upper half of my jaw (to be exact on the right side) and it cost me 300 Rmb.
This time it was the lower half (left side) and it cost me double.
I have no inkling why there is such a […]

Yahoo.com was unreachable here in China for more than 12 hours. It’s up again. The question is, is it accesible again because of a glitch in the Chinese firewall or is it allowed in again for good:)
The Chinese internet, never a dull moment…

There are already official posters for the 2008 Olympics and now there are also some unofficial ones that are quite amusing.

Olympics and the Bicycle

Olympics and Mahjong

(Mahjong is a Chinese game where money changes hands a lot)

Sources: Creative Posters
H/T CDT

While adding new links to My China Start I ran into the Flying chef website.
The Flying Chef is labeled as a Shanghai-based, inexpensive service to book an experienced Chinese chef to cook in your home for private dinners.
I kinda like the concept and it doesn’t seem to cost too much. I’ll try […]

It was Sunday and we were in the mood for some brunch. Instead of going to one of the hotel buffets that can be quite good value for money, we wanted something else. Flipping through the free expat magazines I noticed Indalo. A Spanish brunch that starts at 14:00 ‘o clock. It fitted perfectly […]

In September 2005 there was a lot of press about the test results for the SUV Jiangling Landwind. It didn’t pass the crash test. In other words, the Dutch (ANWB) and German (ADAC) Car Consumer Associations couldn’t vouch for the safety.
They have tested another Chinese car, the Brilliance BS6 sedan, and it seems this […]

Not my best picture, I know, but I’m always impressed with how they move things here.