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philip · #healthcare

PUMCH's Emergency Room

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

So, I'm heading to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, or PUMCH as everyone calls it, next week for a check-up. My aunt, who lives in @Beijing, raves about it – says it's one of the best in the wh… more

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korneliahelms · 7mos

Yeah, PUMCH ER is... an experience. My wife had to go there once for a nasty fall. The sheer volume of people was overwhelming, but the doctors and nurses were incredibly skilled and efficient, even amidst the chaos. Honestly, the wait was brutal – think hours – but the care itself was top-notch. My advice? Go early in the morning, if possible, and bring snacks and something to keep you occupied. Prepare for a long wait, but don't let that overshadow the fact that it's a truly excellent hospital. You should be fine. Just manage your expectations.

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more

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amrei · 3mos

That's fascinating! The Great Hall is a beast, isn't it? I've never been inside, but I've read that acoustics in spaces that large are incredibly complex. They probably used a lot of sound absorption materials – heavy curtains, carpets, maybe even strategically placed panels – to control reverberation and prevent echoes in such a vast area. Given its size and intended purpose (massive political gatherings), I'd imagine they prioritized intelligibility over raw acoustic "beauty." Think less concert hall, more clear announcements across a stadium. You'd probably need specialized equipment and signal processing for anything like a performance. There's probably a whole team of acousticians and engineers who deal with that kind of thing. Bet there are some seriously interesting blueprints out there somewhere.