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To my absolute shock and dismay while going through the security checkpoint in Beijing Capital Airport I spotted a partially used tube of Darkie toothpaste amongst the confiscated liquid and creams bin near the x-ray machines. Links: Darlie Colgate to Rename a Toothpaste Atomic Bomb Cinema: Mouth Jazz Toothpaste, aka Darkie Toothpaste and Black Face […]

The ginger garlic crumb shrimp was DELICIOUS! Wo Bu Yau Xiea Xiea (translation “no thank you”) The fish was served whole, then the head was returned to the table for plundering by my hosts. I had to take a pass cuz Nemo kept staring back at me with those jagged teeth! Too much… Not Your […]

I read with amusement this China Daily News commentary on Li Yunchun, an American Idol type celebrity in China.  Note the opaque references to her non-traditional appearance.  Interestingly all the Google image websites and non-Chinese sites were blocked by the censors. “Lee’s non-feminine appearance, and her vigor and devotion on stage, has created a different […]

Niahao! (Hello) I can hardly believe it’s been only seven months since my maiden trip to China. In the spring, Beijing was abuzz with Olympic fever– now that the party is over it seems the city is basking in the after glow. This uncharacterically clear sunny weather is perfect for sightseeing and walking about. Hotel […]

Travelogue, dispatch and photos. LINKS About Beijing Beijing Beat: Women Make Noise Skye Gallery (China) Dispatch #15 – Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

No matter how you say it DC Black Pride was ON! The full program included workshops, educational forums, networking opportunities, community resource exchanges, health education and the like. But I’m not going to front and write that I participated in any of those activities. I happened to be in town for business and I attended […]

My visit to the Summer Palace is by far the best part of my trip to China. The palace grounds spanning  several acres, the lake, willow trees and historical buildings are truly stunning. The sunset on the lake will remain memorable and etched in my heart. Chant peace. Summer Palace Album

Hip-Hop Grannies 61-year-old granny Yang Liu is making international headlines with her new hobby, hip-hop. Dancing hip-hop to be exact. This granny isn’t ready to retire to the Tai Chi parks yet. Read article Skye Comment: Pleeze! Lesbian Myths Exposed Myth No. One: There are no lesbians in Shanghai. This is slanderous hearsay. Brother-girls, we […]

Not In The News While watching television in my hotel room I kept noticing interruptions on the TV that at first I attributed to a weak cable connection or a spotty satellite transmission. As I watched repeated episodes of the BBC World News, I noticed that the interruptions seemed to occur with regularity during the […]

State Control This is more of a rant than a travel dispatch. I will most likely post my China dispatches upon my return to the states for fear of “hurting the feelings of the Chinese people” as government officials like to refer to expressions of free speech. Travelers beware censorship and surveillance is very REAL […]