{"id":27624,"date":"2016-10-30T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2016-10-30T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=27624"},"modified":"2017-01-26T15:39:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-26T22:39:23","slug":"china-travelmaker-updateanti-boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/china-travelmaker-updateanti-boredom\/","title":{"rendered":"China Travel\/Maker Update\/Anti-boredom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travel:<\/strong>
\nChina is so vast that the only way to get around is either by high speed train or plane. But because of its language barrier it\u2019s really hard for foreigners to book tickets for either. The best way to book a flight in China is via the English language site Ctrip<\/a>, which I use. Easy to make reservations, changes, refunds. I can skype a call to them if needed. For trains I use the English language site Travel China Guide<\/a> \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Learning:<\/strong>
\nMaker Update<\/a> is a new YouTube show where host Donald Bell presents his favorite maker projects, kits, and tools. Episodes are less than 10 minutes and are well-produced. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

App:<\/strong>
\nWhen I have an idea of what I want, but don\u2019t want to go searching for it at the mall, I use my ShopStyle app (iOS<\/a>, Android)<\/a>. I can filter my search according to keyword description, color, size, price, brand, department store, etc. The \u201cTailored Shop\u201d updates daily and personalizes a store based on past searches and favorites \u2014 perfect for virtual \u201cwindow shopping.\u201d \u2014 CL<\/p>\n

Listenable:<\/strong>
\nMy favorite podcast these days is Reply All<\/a>. It\u2019s sort of Wired in audible format. Smart, surprising stories about the culture around digital technology. They are especially good in chasing down internet \u201cmysteries.\u201d Just for example, listen to episode #76 which is about the Google ad scam around lost phones; it goes way deep. Each episode never fails to enlighten and entertain me. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong>
\nI use a non-locking carabiner, kind of like this one<\/a>, to hold all my key rings. I can quickly and easily unclip my excess keys while I\u2019m driving to keep them from jangling. \u2014 CL<\/p>\n

Anti-boredom:<\/strong>
\nI always carry a deck of cards. Not to play card games, but to practice sleight of hand. It\u2019s easy to have a conversation and at the same time, and it prevents me from fidgeting. This 4 DVD set, The Royal Road to Card Magic<\/a> is a bargain at $15, and a great way to get started. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

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