tomomalley's picture tomomalley Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 11:04

I've got high hopes for this one... A friend of the mag is involved with the construction management, and he is on his way to Beijing this week to start the project. I'll try to get regular updates from him on progress / problems etc. I have a vested interest ... I want some chilli cheese fat fries.

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Seektruthfromfacts's picture Seektruthfromfacts Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:25

I saw Aida at the Workers' Stadium in 2004, and it was a similar experience. Don't think people leaving during the final act was a comment on the performance - this is just Beijingerss' standard behaviour, which I saw at Aida, as well as numerous classical concerts and dance performances that are priced within ordinary people's range. Also remember that many buses stop around 9 pm - was the exit around this time?

Of course, the Workers' Stadium was far too big, never mind the National Stadium. It's a pity Mr Zhang didn't put on a performance that was sufficiently spectacular to exploit such a mammoth stage. But given the state subsidies that the entire opera industry relies on, isn't it fair to put on a performance for the people once every 5 years? If Mr Tao's calculations are right, 60,000 citizens got a return on their investment.

wefrucar's picture wefrucar Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:15

Fatburger is fantastic, probably my second favorite chain burger in the world. Hopefully they won't be greedy and charge Let's prices.

ETA: 2013. Given recent history on "coming soon" ...

Sometimes I feel it is maybe unbearable always be traditional Chinese girl.

rstcyrmd's picture rstcyrmd Submitted by Guest on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 09:58

Oh gosh, who can compare LA to Shanghai, culturally? I was comparing geography, how both Beijing and LA have mountain ranges that can trap pollution (an inversion layer). That's why LA has far worse smog than, say, San Francisco.

And I agree how LA and other Californians live well and are very eco-conscious. As a previous Californian, I am very proud of the relative environmental savvy of the West coast. Of course, as a San Franciscan, we rock compared to LA! Smile

Jerry's picture Jerry Submitted by Guest on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 17:08

It looks more like a college commencement ceremony from this view ...

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Eclipse's picture Eclipse Submitted by Guest on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 11:31

Be careful with American fast food restaurants after about 10 years of eating it, it starts to clog your intestines. If you have been eating it for a long time try colon cleansers.

smileybella's picture smileybella Submitted by Guest on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 11:17

So devastated to hear about this terrible loss. It was a joy to work with Luna on beijingkids stories - such a beautiful soul, so gorgeous (emotionally AND physically) and always so so lovely.

Luna was a rare person and the world has lost someone special.

Thoughts to family and friends from here in Australia.

Tania McCartney

Eclipse's picture Eclipse Submitted by Guest on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 10:29

Its time the Chinese get together and stop ruining the global environment by 2025 scientists say your water wont even reach the seas anymore meaning almost all your rare species out there will become extinct in your rivers. Common guys come together and hold some protests for new laws for environmental protection and stronger pollution regulations.

While Chinese sit back and pollute the environment in they're industrial age and wonder why famines are going on overseas why don't you guys just look at the picture above. Most famines are caused from pollution and environment instability. Not just in your country but your pollution could cause even a monsoon to not reach a country all the way around the world. The environment is not as stable as presumed.

I'm not saying the Chinese are bad its your government and it's lack of regulations that let the fat dogs sit back and shit on your ecosystem because its pumping more money into your economy. Americans have almost completely started a cultural movement to stop buying from products that say "made in china" because of all the pollution.

Take a look at New York

and read this.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8301858.stm

If you love your country then take care of it. Remember the teachings of Buddha and how he said that mankind will only live as long as they take care of the earth.

And a comment to Dr. Richards please don't compare Los Angeles to Shanghai the culture down there for the ecosystem and nature is WAY different from shanghai they are so into preserving ecosystem and nature most of them are vegetarians. The culture is entirely different and so are the regulations on pollution. Please take that example out. You don't need to use Los Angeles as an example to blowing pollution the reason why its near the ocean is for the cool ocean breeze a ENTIRELY different reason. I know I lived there for 4 years. Otherwise GREAT ARTICLE! Good to get the problem in the light.

HOLD PROTESTS FOR STRONGER REGULATIONS SHOW CHINA'S GOVERNMENT THE PEOPLE DEMAND CHANGE! DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO DO IT! LEAD IT YOURSELF!

mulla1's picture mulla1 Submitted by Guest on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 14:29

I'll get the dvd for 10 Yuan and save my money for performances back in good old Europe where VIP-areas are behind the stage not in front of it.