Japanese Newscaster Ages Fast

post from Asia Blog on 13 May 2008 09:15:23 PM. © Asia Blog

He most likely decided in 2007 to stop dying his hair black and let the gray show through. The last photo is much larger and shows his face more clearly so the comparison to the others should be made with caution.This is one part cute and one part sad to watch this Japanese newscaster go [...]

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Beijing Restaurant Luogu

post from Beijing Visitor Blog Beijing Olympics 2008 Guide on 13 May 2008 08:37:02 PM. © Beijing Visitor Blog Beijing Olympics 2008 Guide

About 200 meters north from the Dianmen Dongdajie entrance to Nanluoguxiang, the Luogu Fusion restaurant is a favorite haunt of tourists, expats and locals. Serving up good value Asian fusion cuisine with an emphasis on Sichuan (spicy) flavors, Luogu?s dishes are prepared with local ingredients, and are sometimes combined with Western cooking techniques to give surprisingly tasty results (check out the gongbao jiding pizza).

Since one of the owners of Luogu is a long-term English expat, the restaurant has a very laowai-friendly environment, with a fully bilingual menu (plus some French) and friendly, helpful waiting staff that can all speak at least a little English. Dishes are also rated in the menu according to their spiciness. Perennial favorites include the steamed grass carp (36 RMB), stir fried beef with vegetables (32 RMB), chicken curry (34 RMB), and special Yunnan mushrooms (26 RMB).

One of Luogu?s best features is its cozy second floor terrace, which really comes into its own in the spring and summer. Start off with a couple of al fresco iced Tsingtao beers, and then sample some great Chinese food overlooking distinctive tiled rooftops and a bustling street scene below. When the weather?s warm reservations are recommended, especially on Fridays and over the weekend.

Address: 104 Nanluoguxiang
Tel: 8402 4729
Hours: 10am - 12pm
Price: 100-150 RMB (2 people)
www.luogu.net

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Bolli is Pet of the Day on Purina site

post from Going Underground's Blog on 13 May 2008 06:43:00 PM. © Going Underground's Blog

Wow - just got home to find that a picture I had taken of Bolli's very first time outside in my garden has been chosen to be one of Purina's Pets of the Day (I took advantage of no London Underground or London Overground trains running to let him have a nosy outside).

Considering Bolli eats quite a bit of Purina wet food in the form of those little foil packs of Felix, I'm sure he'd approve.

If you'd like to see him and vote him up the charts, the picture above can be found amongst the following pictures.

More Bolli outdoors pictures are in my Bolli Flickr set. Thanks Purina!

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The long tail of tourism information : Tips from
the T-List

post from www.nomadx.org on 13 May 2008 02:44:10 PM. © www.nomadx.org

The long tail of tourism information : Tips from the T-ListThe long tail of tourism information. By wilhelmus. March 27, 2008. 1 Star 2 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars (No Ratings Yet). Loading ... Loading . ...www.tipsfromthetlist.com/2008/03/the-long-tail-of-tourism-information.html .

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Security plan could limit Liberty, Ellis island
cruises

post from NewYorkology: A Free New York Travel Guide on 13 May 2008 02:32:06 PM. © NewYorkology: A Free New York Travel Guide

A new security proposal by the Coast Guard could almost triple the no-access zone around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island -- allowing entry only to the official Statue Cruises ferries, but pushing back private boaters and all...

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Where to see Robert Rauschenberg's work in NYC

post from NewYorkology: A Free New York Travel Guide on 13 May 2008 01:48:33 PM. © NewYorkology: A Free New York Travel Guide

Multimedia artist Robert Rauschenberg, 82, has died, representatives from his Manhattan gallery, PaceWildenstein, told the New York Times. A number of Rauschenberg's works are currently on view at the Museum of Modern Art, including Factum II and Bed. In 2005-2006,...

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Budget Travel in South America

post from Tim Leffel's Cheapest Destinations on 13 May 2008 01:44:15 PM. © Tim Leffel's Cheapest Destinations

A piece I wrote for Transitions Abroad’s website is up now, Budget Travel in South America.It’s a quick rundown on what to expect there in terms of transportation, food, accommodation, and prices. There’s aren’t all that many useful websites covering South American countries, which is surprising. The ones that will really help you plan your [...]

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Today in NY: Mets, Moynihan Station, Kanye West

post from NewYorkology: A Free New York Travel Guide on 13 May 2008 01:00:40 PM. © NewYorkology: A Free New York Travel Guide

It is Tuesday, May 13 and here are some things on today's agenda: Mets vs. Washington Nationals at 7:10 p.m. at Shea Kanye West plays Madison Square Garden Verdi?s Macbeth at the Met Opera Municipal Art Society panel: Moynihan Station:...

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Workers, wi-fi and coffee shops: The perfect
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Workers, wi-fi and coffee shops: The perfect blend - Networks ...7 Apr 2008 ... Swapping the daily grind for a skinny latte. A quarter of workers now take advantage of wi-fi hotspots, working remotely from a coffee shop ...networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39183830,00.htm.

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