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I was shocked at the price of a cup of the “Super Dahongpao” tea: 118 yuan (about $20). Granted, the markup is assured here in the lobby of the shiny new Crowne Plaza Beijing. But I had to order it, especially after reading in this morning’s China Daily how this very rare tea is changing…
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It wouldn’t have been an issue a decade ago. I would have gone to the concert-of-a-lifetime and simply enjoyed it, doing my best to commit the moment to memory. But today’s digital accessibility made me feel as if I nearly had an obligation to document for posterity rather than honor that moment given the investment…
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I don’t like to drive in urban areas. I find it tedious, frustrating and stressful. So I generally bike or walk 6-10 miles a day. I also don’t love cars: they’re just necessary tools. Our family’s two vehicles are 11 and 8 years-old respectively. We maintain them regularly, and believe it’s more environmentally-sound to keep…
