Archive | December, 2008
How rumours start…
Until recently, 95% of Chinese textbooks were printed in Ghana. However, contracts with publishers in Africa have recently been reviewed by the Chinese government due to suspected ‘subliminal messages’ being implanted into the minds of the youth of the country. I’m not sure there is any hard evidence though.
Song for Saturday
Cheesie sent me this song, I think as an example of how two people who have a musical crossover ratio ™ of around 0.5% can find common ground through the magical art of remixing! If you can’t see the video then here’s the link: Capsule x Daft Punk x Beastie Boys – Starry Sky YEAH! [...]
Keep your friends close…keep your colleagues closer…
The big story
A young lady lost her hearing after a passionate kiss from her boyfriend in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. “While kissing is normally very safe, doctors advise people to proceed with caution,” wrote the China Daily. Police have arrested one 25 year-old man on suspicion of whispering sweet nothings with intent. …. Full story: BBC News China [...]

