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July 9, 2008
Chinese authorities have just announced that the soon-to-be-completed Three Gorges Dam is actually just the power source for the next monstrously huge engineering project: the Ten Kilometer Cooler, a giant air conditioner which will cover approximately 80% of Shanghai.
Zhu Huobing, Deputy Director for Communications and Coolants, explained that the move is intended to help Shanghai take a firm step toward becoming the new financial center of Asia. "Think about it," he stated, "every major Asian city is ta-ma-de hot in the summer. To be able to turn the temperature down to, say, 25 is a distinct advantage."
The remote control alone will be 240 meters tall and will be featured in the Pudong skyline as part of the new "Control Economic Center".
Some political analysts see an even deeper motive in the overall plan. According to James Fallows, the Shanghai-connected technocrats in the Politiburo are getting tired of the frigid winters and sweltering summers in Beijing. "With the completion of the Cooler, they can make a strong case to just move the whole capital to Shanghai. Maybe then I can get a freaking visa."
Zhu Huobing, Deputy Director for Communications and Coolants, explained that the move is intended to help Shanghai take a firm step toward becoming the new financial center of Asia. "Think about it," he stated, "every major Asian city is ta-ma-de hot in the summer. To be able to turn the temperature down to, say, 25 is a distinct advantage."
The remote control alone will be 240 meters tall and will be featured in the Pudong skyline as part of the new "Control Economic Center".
Some political analysts see an even deeper motive in the overall plan. According to James Fallows, the Shanghai-connected technocrats in the Politiburo are getting tired of the frigid winters and sweltering summers in Beijing. "With the completion of the Cooler, they can make a strong case to just move the whole capital to Shanghai. Maybe then I can get a freaking visa."
July 3, 2008
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October 14, 2007
Over the last few years various fragrances have been trying to capture the special scents of Shanghai, like Bond No.9's Chinatown and YSL's Fleur de Shanghai. This latest creation from the house of XiangDian might have succeeded most accurately.
As you spray it on, the topnotes leave a powdery mist of the well-defined smell of pollution on your body (imagine inhaling deeply into exhaust fumes).
Once the topnotes disappear, scents of the most delicious street-food mingle with the distinctive smell of a popular local mosquito-water.
A hint of trash in the process of decomposing, combined with traces of dead fish and chicken make up the heartnotes of "Summer in Shanghai".
After that, a slightly, yet meant to be, sickening sweetness builds the basenotes, which gives you the feeling of Shanghai's moist summer air.
I can identify white florals and stinky doufu as the main components, which become dominant after the heartnotes fade (and exotic fruits? green tea? motor oil?).
As basenotes, these are what is left on your skin and on your clothes, what mixes with your personal smell and acompanies you throughout the day.
Wearing "Summer in Shanghai" is like taking a stroll through this beloved city of cities. Although this fragrance truly evolves its effects when it can mix with the own body's sweat - it is a rather lovely composition by itself.
As you spray it on, the topnotes leave a powdery mist of the well-defined smell of pollution on your body (imagine inhaling deeply into exhaust fumes).
Once the topnotes disappear, scents of the most delicious street-food mingle with the distinctive smell of a popular local mosquito-water.
A hint of trash in the process of decomposing, combined with traces of dead fish and chicken make up the heartnotes of "Summer in Shanghai".
After that, a slightly, yet meant to be, sickening sweetness builds the basenotes, which gives you the feeling of Shanghai's moist summer air.
I can identify white florals and stinky doufu as the main components, which become dominant after the heartnotes fade (and exotic fruits? green tea? motor oil?).
As basenotes, these are what is left on your skin and on your clothes, what mixes with your personal smell and acompanies you throughout the day.
Wearing "Summer in Shanghai" is like taking a stroll through this beloved city of cities. Although this fragrance truly evolves its effects when it can mix with the own body's sweat - it is a rather lovely composition by itself.
October 10, 2007
In the opening days of the 787,291st session of the United Natures General Assembly, Fall made an impassioned plea for action against Summer's "extended and repeated expansion into Fall Territory".
"Fellow natures, these acts of geometeorological aggression cannot be ignored by the internatural community," declared Colored Leaves, Fall's delegate. "Summer has now pushed its high temperatures even past the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, well into October. This unlawful occupation of such a large portion of Fall threatens the stability of the entire globe."
Summer defended its actions in a heated response. Stated Summer delegate Muggy Air, "There has never been an officially recognized border between our neighboring natures. A healthy intermixture of warm and balmy days has been a hallmark of our interaction."
The Weather Committee has been reviewing the evidence in a series of closed-system discussions led by ranking delegate Cirrus Cloud of Troposphere. An unnamed attendee of the talks reported that the Committee is highly concerned about the involvement of rogue natures. "What we really need to know is, is Summer directly collaborating with and receiving aid from Global Warming and its cohorts, or are they independent actors?"
Fall also continues to make appeals for aid and assistance to the United Strata of Atmosphere. "With its vast resources, Atmosphere could easily assist us with additional trade wind support or more frequent cold fronts." USA had no comment on the matter.
"Fellow natures, these acts of geometeorological aggression cannot be ignored by the internatural community," declared Colored Leaves, Fall's delegate. "Summer has now pushed its high temperatures even past the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, well into October. This unlawful occupation of such a large portion of Fall threatens the stability of the entire globe."
Summer defended its actions in a heated response. Stated Summer delegate Muggy Air, "There has never been an officially recognized border between our neighboring natures. A healthy intermixture of warm and balmy days has been a hallmark of our interaction."
The Weather Committee has been reviewing the evidence in a series of closed-system discussions led by ranking delegate Cirrus Cloud of Troposphere. An unnamed attendee of the talks reported that the Committee is highly concerned about the involvement of rogue natures. "What we really need to know is, is Summer directly collaborating with and receiving aid from Global Warming and its cohorts, or are they independent actors?"
Fall also continues to make appeals for aid and assistance to the United Strata of Atmosphere. "With its vast resources, Atmosphere could easily assist us with additional trade wind support or more frequent cold fronts." USA had no comment on the matter.