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  • in reply to: FM3 Live @ Hemp House, Friday 6/20 #40841
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    Sounds neat. Can anyone give me some examples of Dub? Soundcloud keeps appending the word ‘step’ and therefore completely changing the genre.

    in reply to: Just Strut Alleycat Bicycle Race 6/14 #40811
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    Excellent stuff Adrien. It looks like I’ve managed to appear in roughly 50% of the media for this whole event.

    in reply to: What's Up with Google? #40803
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    Just another quick question anybody been experiencing slow internet speed as we’ll?

    Same as Charlie, here. With a VPN, I’m still waiting ages for YouTube to load in 360p. But Yukou and Tudou are lickety split.

    in reply to: Where to get Rugs Cleaned in Chengdu? #40781
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    I’m pretty sure Charlie’s sentimentally attached to these rugs, Rick.

    Maybe you could try and find some shake and vac? Or even rent a carpet cleaner?

    in reply to: Greetings to all from your newest member #40761
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    I see that you’re into cycling and soccer. Chengdu can accommodate you very well in these regards, straight away. I’d love to read some of your work, if you’re a writer. I love having a beer with a creative type and talking about their trade. I hope you enjoy your time in Chengdu.

    Also you username is an anagram for M a o N a z i s.

    in reply to: Chengdu Named Mainland's Most Livable City #40760
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    I really think the biggest problem I have with Chengdu now, is air pollution..

    This is practically my only problem with Chengdu. It’s not the shocking numbers or the gloomy days that get me though. It’s the constant grey skies that are just demoralizing when they’ve been over your head for weeks at a time. It makes it all the sweeter when we get broken clouds and sunshine like today though.

    in reply to: 2014 World Cup Thread #40751
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    Yeah, tonight should be a good one. I’m thankful that the Germany-Portugal game starts at midnight.

    2AM is actually a reasonable time to go to bed. I’ve not been convinced to watch a match live yet, but this is two pretty strong teams.

    in reply to: Selling Raspberry Pi's #40749
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    Callum can attest to the fact that I am a complete moron with anything vaguely technological. I needed his help just to start up my projector.

    Can confirm. I’ll take some of those paintings of you though, Tina. 🙂

    Aaron, you have me on my old WeChat login as well. I’ve not heard from you on my new one.

    in reply to: Selling Raspberry Pi's #40733
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    I’ll take one. Here’s my weixin: callum0

    in reply to: Ideal Place for a Weekend Getaway #40689
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    I personally rode all the way from Chengdu

    How was the ride, Graham?

    in reply to: Writer Looking for Some Help, Again! #40662
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    Poly Centre is a large building, but I’ve also included The Beernest which is across the street. It’s also a short walk from the Nijiaqiao Subway Stop on Line 1.

    in reply to: Jellyfish Pool Party 2014 #40653
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    Call me a steel town girl on a Saturday night, because I can’t wait to get my flashdance on. I’m a maniac on the floor!

    in reply to: RIP Rik Mayall #40651
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    I’m partial to The Young Ones, myself.

    I even like these dumb ale adverts.

    in reply to: Writer Looking for Some Help, Again! #40650
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    The Poly Center sounds like it’s got some great places, but how new are they?

    Here We Go and Tag opened earlier this year, but it looks like they’re not open any more. Helen’s opened maybe Q3 last year. Fishbone’s second studio opened late last year also. Beernest has just turned 1 year old. Most things that I’m aware of have opened since I arrived nearly a year ago.

    in reply to: What's Up with Google? #40648
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    My VPN is also having problems connecting and staying connected. I really hope this isn’t long term. It’s been bad for a similar amount of time in the past. What are your sources, Rick?

    in reply to: What's Up with Google? #40636
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    I was able to set up my Android phone as a portable hotspot and dial my VPN. Thanks for the suggestions, now I’m all set. 🙂

    in reply to: What's Up with Google? #40632
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    That article looks worryingly correct. Why is it a year after the Snowdon, Prism, NSA thing that this is happening though, I wonder.

    Online forums tell me that I won’t be able to skip this part of the setup on my Nexus, so I’m stuck for the time being. Unless anyone knows of a way to broadcast a VPN or proxy connection so that I can connect with the device.

    in reply to: Mooney's 228rmb Hamburger #40615
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    Ian’s right, it’s the bread that’d slow you down. Does anyone want to go and split this, just to scope it out and weigh it up?

    in reply to: What's Up with Google? #40614
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    That’s what I’ve heard, but it doesn’t make much sense. People maybe will search it at a slightly higher frequency at the moment. If people are using Baidu, it means that the CCP can still censor it, maybe? But what about Bing, Ask, Yahoo, and all the other search engines.

    In fear of being censored, myself, I’ve ran the name of the event through an anagram server, and it’s returned some excellent results:

    Easter Mannequin
    Stern Queen Mania
    Arena Inquest Men
    Men Near Antiques
    And my personal favourite, Quarantine Semen

    in reply to: Writer Looking for Some Help, Again! #40573
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    I’d like to suggest The Poly Centre. Despite the recent confusion with the future of Here We Go and Tag (Two very popular bars based in this building that have recently closed their units, and allegedly moved to new homes.), this building and the surrounding area still has a lot to offer. Fishbone tattoo studio opened up their second location here last year. The place is filled with small, specialist cafés and restaurants that are a real treat. Helen’s is a Chinese ran bar aimed at foreigners and foreign culture. It’s clad with flags from around the world, as well as offering burgers, pizza, fries, and other home comforts for very reasonable prices. Sinostage dance studio had a very successful opening a few months ago. I’ve also seen signs for archery and robotics clubs based in specialised units here.

    Across the road from the building it’s self we have The Beernest, which just celebrated it’s first anniversary. This is a fantastic bar that specialises in quality micro-brewed and imported beers worth importing, and also serves as a nice break from the disappointing Chinese beers that nearly every other establishment stocks exclusively.

    So with some research, interviews, and photographs, I feel like this could be a suitable area that falls within the definition of an up-and-coming micro-neighbourhood. It’s also my favourite area to spend a weekend and a lot of money.

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