Wanbao, July 3, 2009: Cleaner Skies Post-Games
We might get harmonized if we used the word "crap" with "Olympics" and "skies during this time & period", but we sure could have some better skies last Olympic August. However, here's news: apparently, our skies have been better post-Games than pre-Games. Either that, or the Wanbao wants us to be indoctrinated that the foreign media are blowing Beijing's pollution — well, out of proportions. Better skies or blacker skies? We leave that to the readership to make the final call. Wanbao headliner done.
No road or Subway news today in the Wanbao (we know, what a tragedy). Just a ... Read more »
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Flexing Their Mussels
Posted Jul 3rd 2009 12:59p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining) A taste of Alfa's new menu We visited Alfa last night to sample their brand new menu cooked up by a French chef and featuring some really delicious seafood, as well as other dishes. We started off with some bruschetta and tapas, which should hopefully become the centerpiece of some upcoming evening events and promotions at ... Read more »
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Best Discounts and Deals from July 3 to July 9
Posted Jul 3rd 2009 12:54p.m. by Feer Han (Beijing Style) Parkson in Fuxingmen US luxury men and women’s outerwear brand London Fog is offering 60-90 percent off in a storewide sale. The store is located on the seventh floor of the north building of Parkson Fuxingmen. Until July 8 Gucci at Shin Kong Place Gucci rarely holds sales in ... Read more »
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Spiced up Beauty
Posted Jul 3rd 2009 12:39p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining) South Beauty Opens Their 20th Beijing Branch If Beijing’s summer’s just not hot enough for you, spice it up a bit at South Beauty, one of Beijing’s largest Sichuan chains. Branches are conveniently located throughout the CBD, with the latest in the newly-opened Gemdale Plaza. Those hungry for a fabulous food-making show should start ... Read more »
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Caribbean Lagoon closed, maybe for good
Posted Jul 3rd 2009 12:31p.m. by Lee Mack (CW Radar) If anyone was thinking about hitting up Caribbean Lagoon Water Park, you’re out of luck for now and maybe for ever. We’ve just learned that if they even open this year they are not opening until mid-July. There is a strong possibility they won’t open at all ... Read more »
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Our Wacky Capital: Which Way To Dongzhimen?
Posted Jul 3rd 2009 8:24a.m. by David Feng (Beijingologist) We thought we might want to start your day in tiao pi, or silly, mode. And here it is — a classic Line 13 shot of — two arrows for one direction — that's Dongzhimen. Given, the Beijing Subway does seem to throw some of the craziest signage around. But most likely ... Read more »
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