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China Photo: Street food

March 26, 2010April 11, 2010Stevo6 Comments

Snacks abound. Convenience stores have a steam table full of hot nibbles, vendors sell a scores of “on a stick” snacks, fruit seller with pineapples,

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Publishing: Easy come, easy go

March 24, 2010Stevo8 Comments

A few weeks ago I received an interesting email. I was ready to dismiss it, but after running it was a friend “in the know” learned that it was actually legit.

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Shenzhen “Spring” on the promenade

March 12, 2010Stevo2 Comments

Last week it was hot – shorts-weather. This week? I’m wearing a toque and long-johns. There’s no insulation in south China homes – plain cement walls.

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Hong Kong: Former Police Married Quarters

March 5, 2010Stevo1 Comment

The former Police Married Quarters have been opened to the public by the HULU Culture group and are used for art and multimedia displays.

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Shenzhen China Photo: Drinks with Grandmother

March 3, 2010March 4, 2010Stevo6 Comments

I spied this young lad taking a hearty sip of milk tea. If there’s one thing a growing toddler needs it’s a good hit of sugar and caffeine.

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Lantern Festival wraps up Chinese Lunar New Year.

February 27, 2010Stevo4 Comments

The Chinese Lantern Festival will be celebrated February 28, ending Chinese Lunar New Year. The 15-day long Spring Festival will draw to a close.

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Chinese Dresses: The Qipao

February 26, 2010Stevo12 Comments

The Qipao, the high-necked, long-slitted traditional woman’s dress of China, is possibly one of most attractive garments in the world.

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China Photo: Night Reflections and famous Chinese foods

February 16, 2010Stevo6 Comments

Every location in China has a claim to fame. Example: Each town has a famous foods which is hawked by savvy restaurateurs.

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A Chinese New Year visit with Island

February 11, 2010Stevo5 Comments

My honorary daughter came to visit last weekend, a rare occurrence. I can thank the school break for Chinese New Year.

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Chinese New Year: Year of the Tiger

February 10, 2010February 24, 2010Stevo4 Comments

Chinese New Year is almost upon us: February 14, 2010 will see the arrival of the Year of the Tiger.

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