HP Partners: Whitman's Calm Under Fire Bodes May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amPage 1 of 2 If there's one thing Meg Whitman has made very clear during her first eight months as Hewlett-Packard CEO, it is that she is not afraid to tackle tough questions about the company's past missteps.
Bishop Center announces 2012-13 season lineupMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amCraicmore plays contemporary and traditional Celtic music. They have toured for more than 10 years throught the Western states and recently performed a 14-concert engagement in Shanghai, China.
Brian Safran Announces Publishing of New Law May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amAfter having recently completed his graduate work at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, Safran is happy to see his bold thesis, which earned him a Master of Science in Global Affairs, getting public attention.
HP Partners: Whitman's Calm Under Fire Bodes May 18, 2012 | 3:07 amPage 1 of 2 If there's one thing Meg Whitman has made very clear during her first eight months as Hewlett-Packard CEO, it is that she is not afraid to tackle tough questions about the company's past missteps.
Bishop Center announces 2012-13 season lineupMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amCraicmore plays contemporary and traditional Celtic music. They have toured for more than 10 years throught the Western states and recently performed a 14-concert engagement in Shanghai, China.
Brian Safran Announces Publishing of New Law May 18, 2012 | 3:07 amAfter having recently completed his graduate work at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, Safran is happy to see his bold thesis, which earned him a Master of Science in Global Affairs, getting public attention.
Cosmetic packaging firm Blopak grows export bMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmSHANGHAI -- Every successful Chinese exporter has its own story of how it survives and thrives in the fierce competition especially in today's tough environment - with realities like rising cost in China and growing competition from other emerging economies.
Chinese bubble economy: The bulls versus the May 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmFoxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the company's headquarters in Shanghai, China.
China May Approve Nuclear Plan by the end of May 18, 2012 | 3:30 am1. Bloomberg - China's state council, or Cabinet, will probably hold a meeting before the end of June to approve safety and development plans for the nuclear industry, according to Xu Yuming, the vice secretary general of the China Nuclear Energy Association.
Warship's China visit a show of closer ties (May 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt is a rare sight to behold - an Australian warship sailing gracefully through Shanghai's historic Bund with a Chinese flag fluttering proudly on its mast.Source : The AgeExplore : Asia, Australia, China, Oceania, World.
Warship's China visit a show of closer ties (May 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt is a rare sight to behold - an Australian warship sailing gracefully through Shanghai's historic Bund with a Chinese flag fluttering proudly on its mast.Source : Sydney Morning Herald Explore : Asia, Australia, China, Oceania, World.
REC to open new research center in China (PanMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amThe company will exhibit at the sixth Annual SNEC International Photovoltaic Conference in Shanghai this week.Source : PanarmenianExplore : Armenia, Asia, China, World.
Hello Flying Kitty (The Underground GastronomMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amLa compagnie taiwanaise Eva Air aime tellement Hello Kitty qu'elle l'embarque sur ses vols asiatiques, en personnalisant ses avions ? son image. D e Taipei ? Shanghai, vous pouvez ainsi voler sur 'Hello Kitty with Magic Stars'.
S. Korea boyband member to begin solo Asia toMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmKim Junsu, a member of popular South Korean boyband JYJ, on Wednesday announced plans for his first solo tour, a day after releasing his first solo album. Kim, also known as Xia, said he would perform in seven Asian cities including Bangkok, Taipei, Jakarta and Shanghai from May to July, starting with a concert in Seoul later this week.
Lawyers try to see China activist's jailed neMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmA Shanghai lawyer said Wednesday he is trying to visit the jailed nephew of activist Chen Guangcheng, who sparked a diplomatic crisis last month when he fled into the U.S.
Lawyers try to see China activist's jailed neMay 16, 2012 | 3:31 pmA Shanghai lawyer says he is trying to visit the jailed nephew of dissident Chen Guangcheng, who sparked a diplomatic crisis last month when he fled into the U.S.
China May Approve Nuclear Plan by the end of May 18, 2012 | 3:30 am1. Bloomberg - China's state council, or Cabinet, will probably hold a meeting before the end of June to approve safety and development plans for the nuclear industry, according to Xu Yuming, the vice secretary general of the China Nuclear Energy Association.
China May Approve Nuclear Plan by the end of May 18, 2012 | 3:07 am1. Bloomberg - China's state council, or Cabinet, will probably hold a meeting before the end of June to approve safety and development plans for the nuclear industry, according to Xu Yuming, the vice secretary general of the China Nuclear Energy Association.
Warship's China visit a show of closer ties (May 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt is a rare sight to behold - an Australian warship sailing gracefully through Shanghai's historic Bund with a Chinese flag fluttering proudly on its mast.Source : The AgeExplore : Asia, Australia, China, Oceania, World.
Warship's China visit a show of closer ties (May 17, 2012 | 4:00 amIt is a rare sight to behold - an Australian warship sailing gracefully through Shanghai's historic Bund with a Chinese flag fluttering proudly on its mast.Source : Sydney Morning Herald Explore : Asia, Australia, China, Oceania, World.
REC to open new research center in China (PanMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amThe company will exhibit at the sixth Annual SNEC International Photovoltaic Conference in Shanghai this week.Source : PanarmenianExplore : Armenia, Asia, China, World.
Hello Flying Kitty (The Underground GastronomMay 17, 2012 | 4:00 amLa compagnie taiwanaise Eva Air aime tellement Hello Kitty qu'elle l'embarque sur ses vols asiatiques, en personnalisant ses avions ? son image. D e Taipei ? Shanghai, vous pouvez ainsi voler sur 'Hello Kitty with Magic Stars'.
New Theme: A Simpler TimeMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThere?s something about this time of year that always makes me wistful for the good old days-the simpler times, if you will-when all that mattered were family, friends, and a whole lotta blogging about everything under the sun. I miss those days, don?t you? Fear not, my fellow blogging friends.
Stay In The ConversationMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amIt?s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you?re involved in across WordPress.com.
Look at These Gorgeous BlogsMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmWe've added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity.
Photo Blogging 101, Part 1May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmSpring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog.
New Themes: Just Desserts and OxygenMay 10, 2012 | 1:00 pmHappy Thursday! We?ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we?re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is.
Find Friends Who Use WordPressMay 1, 2012 | 3:00 pmAre you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don?t worry ? none of this account [.
New Themes: Everyday and OriginApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmIn our quest to help you find the perfect look for your blog, we?ve added two brand new themes to our collection! First up is Everyday, a beautifully designed premium theme by James Goode. Everyday has been precisely calibrated to be pleasurably readable on almost any screen.
More Likes in More PlacesApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmBack in 2010?we introduced the exciting new ability to Like the individual posts you?ve read all around WordPress.com.
8 Gorgeous Nature Blogs for Earth DayApr 19, 2012 | 7:00 pmThis Sunday, April 22nd will mark the 42nd observance of Earth Day. According to Earth Day Network, ?More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
Add Spotify, Rdio, and GitHub's Gist Embeds TApr 19, 2012 | 8:30 amWe?re happy to announce three new things that you can embed into your site! Spotify Embed music from Spotify by right-clicking any song, album, or artist in Spotify and selecting ?Copy HTTP Link? or ?Copy Spotify URI?: Then paste that into your post editor, making sure that it?s located on its own line all by [.
New Theme: A Simpler TimeMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThere?s something about this time of year that always makes me wistful for the good old days-the simpler times, if you will-when all that mattered were family, friends, and a whole lotta blogging about everything under the sun. I miss those days, don?t you? Fear not, my fellow blogging friends.
New Theme: A Simpler TimeMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 amThere?s something about this time of year that always makes me wistful for the good old days-the simpler times, if you will-when all that mattered were family, friends, and a whole lotta blogging about everything under the sun. I miss those days, don?t you? Fear not, my fellow blogging friends.
Stay In The ConversationMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amIt?s now much easier for you and your commenters to keep track of the conversations you?re involved in across WordPress.com.
Look at These Gorgeous BlogsMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmWe've added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark your imagination and inspire creativity.
Photo Blogging 101, Part 1May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmSpring is in the air. With the weather warming up, now is a great time to get started on a photo blog.
New Themes: Just Desserts and OxygenMay 10, 2012 | 1:00 pmHappy Thursday! We?ve added some exciting new themes to our ever-growing collection, and we?re happy to tell you all about them. First out of the oven is.
Find Friends Who Use WordPressMay 1, 2012 | 3:00 pmAre you curious to see how your friends are using WordPress? Give the new and improved Friend Finder a try to connect with your Twitter, Facebook, and Google contacts who have WordPress sites! After authorizing WordPress.com to use your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account to find your friends (don?t worry ? none of this account [.
New Themes: Everyday and OriginApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmIn our quest to help you find the perfect look for your blog, we?ve added two brand new themes to our collection! First up is Everyday, a beautifully designed premium theme by James Goode. Everyday has been precisely calibrated to be pleasurably readable on almost any screen.
More Likes in More PlacesApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmBack in 2010?we introduced the exciting new ability to Like the individual posts you?ve read all around WordPress.com.
8 Gorgeous Nature Blogs for Earth DayApr 19, 2012 | 7:00 pmThis Sunday, April 22nd will mark the 42nd observance of Earth Day. According to Earth Day Network, ?More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
Cartoon of the Day: Sweeping up the dirty forMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am Our Cartoon of the Day comes from China Foto Press, a photo agency which we only just realised also supplies Chinese newspapers with cartoons. In this picture, three foreigners who are "illegal immigrants", "illegal overstayers", and "illegal workers" are swept into a dustpan labelled "fines", "detentions" and "deportation".
Wall Street Journal denies Hong Huang's RuperMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am The Wall Street Journal has denied Hong Huang's claims that Rupert Murdoch fed them the Bo Guagua Ferrari rumour and that the paper was threatening a source which happened to be her friend. [ more ? ]
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Weekendist: London Elektricity, Pervert PartyMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am We have a huge weekend in store for you! Starting the weekend off is a fun roller skating event presented by Panda Xpress and London Elektricity followed by a Pervert party and the re-opening of Zeal! If those don't tickle your fancy, then there are also some art exhibitions starting Friday and Saturday, and to top off a sweet weekend is SCAA pet adoption day! And if that's still not enough, head over to our calendar for more. [ more ? ]
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Photo of the Day: Street calligraphyMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am Want to see your picture here? Share your mobile photos with us on Instagram or Flickr using the tag #shanghaiist! [ more ? ]
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Hong Huang drags Rupert Murdoch into WSJ's FeMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am Throughout the imbroglio surrounding the downfall of former Chongqing party chief Bo Xilai, media impresario Hong Huang (??) has been somewhat sympathetic to his son Bo Guagua. In April, she published an article in the Southern Metropolis Weekly recalling her own experience as a young girl watching her parents -- Chairman Mao's English teacher Zhang Hanzhi and the late Chinese foreign minister Qiao Guanhua -- get publicly denounced in a "struggle session" held in a stadium, and argued through it that Bo Junior should not be punished for the sins of his father.
Douchebag laowai cellist Oleg Vedernikov apolMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am Douchebag laowai cellist Oleg Vedernikov has succumbed to the intense media scrutiny on his and his employer, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, and recorded the following apology on video. In it he said, in Russian: [ more ? ]
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Chen Guangcheng rescuer He Peirong accused byMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 am Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng yesterday filled out passport application forms in hospital, moving himself and his family one step closer towards flying out to the United States. But the woman widely recognised as the one who drove him to Beijing, He Peirong, Pearl, is now facing her own battle as fellow activists accuse her of playing the heroine to hog media limelight.
Cartoon of the Day: Sweeping up the dirty forMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 am Our Cartoon of the Day comes from China Foto Press, a photo agency which we only just realised also supplies Chinese newspapers with cartoons. In this picture, three foreigners who are "illegal immigrants", "illegal overstayers", and "illegal workers" are swept into a dustpan labelled "fines", "detentions" and "deportation".
Wall Street Journal denies Hong Huang's RuperMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 am The Wall Street Journal has denied Hong Huang's claims that Rupert Murdoch fed them the Bo Guagua Ferrari rumour and that the paper was threatening a source which happened to be her friend. [ more ? ]
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Japanese Restaurant: HeweiMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amI keep forgetting the name of this Jap restaurant. I love their eat all you can combos that lasts for 2 hours.
Taco Mama's at Mealbay.netMay 12, 2012 | 10:00 pmI love Mexican food and I'm so glad they have Taco Mama's at Mealbay. I got the Burritos plus if you add 22 rmb you get free rice, beans and salad.
Runway Pictures from Shanghai Fashion Week: RMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmBeing backstage does has its limits since you hardly get to see the pictures from the runway. Luckily, the Designer/Students from the Raffles Graduation show have provided me with pictures from their own collection.
DAFF FairMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmWent to the DAFF fair today. It was cool! There were lots of booths to see.
Cool Sneakers: Ch'inMay 2, 2012 | 4:30 pmI just found this really cool shoe/sneakers shop in
Xintiandi Style, called Ch'in, last Shanghai Fashion Week. They are really cool;
the design is a merge of Chuck Taylor style sneakers with fabrics and details
that are inspired from Chinese fabrics and artwork.
House and Job Classifieds in ShanghaiApr 28, 2012 | 4:30 amLooking for a House or a Job in Shanghai is not that
easy. Often you'd wish that the agents could speak in English or at least give
you more details.
Japanese Restaurant: HeweiMay 16, 2012 | 12:00 amI keep forgetting the name of this Jap restaurant. I love their eat all you can combos that lasts for 2 hours.
Taco Mama's at Mealbay.netMay 12, 2012 | 10:00 pmI love Mexican food and I'm so glad they have Taco Mama's at Mealbay. I got the Burritos plus if you add 22 rmb you get free rice, beans and salad.
Runway Pictures from Shanghai Fashion Week: RMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmBeing backstage does has its limits since you hardly get to see the pictures from the runway. Luckily, the Designer/Students from the Raffles Graduation show have provided me with pictures from their own collection.
DAFF FairMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmWent to the DAFF fair today. It was cool! There were lots of booths to see.
World's Best Airports 2012May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmRated by Skytrax, this is the list of the Top 10 airports in the world based on many criteria which include accessibility, comfort, speed of transit, friendliness of staff etc. World's top 10 best airports 1.
AMG Performance Center in Beijing as first "sMay 12, 2012 | 10:00 pmMercedes Benz has opened its first AMG standalone store in Sanlitun, Beijing. We bring you some exclusive pictures from Mercedes Benz:.
Cute Hello Kitty Car SpottedMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmSpotted this cute car near Wu Zhong Road on the way to meet Jennifer for afternoon tea. Oh by the way, in case you are wondering, RON 93 and RON97 are the two grades of petrol offered in China.
Hot Pot in ShanghaiApr 30, 2012 | 4:30 amI love hot pots meals, especially on a cold night.
Shanghai F1 Grand Prix 2012Apr 14, 2012 | 11:01 pmThis week is F1 week in Shanghai! From 13 to 15 April, all the frenzy and action would revolve around the 4.51 km track.
Sanya Mandarin OrientalApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmNow that it is summer and if you are considering getting away from Shanghai for a break, why not consider Sanya ? I bring you some pics from the Sanya Mandarin Oriental:.
Golden Retriever RescueApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmRenee's dad found this handsome golden retriever in the streets. As they could not locate the owner and could not find any ID tags on him, they decided to adpot him.
Shanghai Port International Cruise TerminalApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmDesigned by global architect Frank Repas, the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal encompasses a massive 630 thousand square foot site in the very center of the bustling metropolis ofShanghai. It exists beneath a public park that forms its roof, thus conserving precious land for green, public use.
Hotel Nikko ShanghaiMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmIf you are coming to Shanghai and looking for a 5 star hotel, you may want to check out Hotel Nikko Shanghai. Just along Yan An West Road (incidentally one of my favourite road in Shanghai), the new five star hotel just opened its doors to guests not too long.
World's Best Airports 2012May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmRated by Skytrax, this is the list of the Top 10 airports in the world based on many criteria which include accessibility, comfort, speed of transit, friendliness of staff etc. World's top 10 best airports 1.
AMG Performance Center in Beijing as first "sMay 12, 2012 | 10:00 pmMercedes Benz has opened its first AMG standalone store in Sanlitun, Beijing. We bring you some exclusive pictures from Mercedes Benz:.
Cute Hello Kitty Car SpottedMay 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmSpotted this cute car near Wu Zhong Road on the way to meet Jennifer for afternoon tea. Oh by the way, in case you are wondering, RON 93 and RON97 are the two grades of petrol offered in China.
Hot Pot in ShanghaiApr 30, 2012 | 4:30 amI love hot pots meals, especially on a cold night.
Shanghai F1 Grand Prix 2012Apr 14, 2012 | 11:01 pmThis week is F1 week in Shanghai! From 13 to 15 April, all the frenzy and action would revolve around the 4.51 km track.
Sanya Mandarin OrientalApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmNow that it is summer and if you are considering getting away from Shanghai for a break, why not consider Sanya ? I bring you some pics from the Sanya Mandarin Oriental:.
Golden Retriever RescueApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmRenee's dad found this handsome golden retriever in the streets. As they could not locate the owner and could not find any ID tags on him, they decided to adpot him.
Shanghai Port International Cruise TerminalApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmDesigned by global architect Frank Repas, the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal encompasses a massive 630 thousand square foot site in the very center of the bustling metropolis ofShanghai. It exists beneath a public park that forms its roof, thus conserving precious land for green, public use.
Hotel Nikko ShanghaiMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmIf you are coming to Shanghai and looking for a 5 star hotel, you may want to check out Hotel Nikko Shanghai. Just along Yan An West Road (incidentally one of my favourite road in Shanghai), the new five star hotel just opened its doors to guests not too long.
iReport: Where's your favorite airport?May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmMany journeys nowadays start at an airport. That can mean frustrating queues, lost baggage and endless walks just so you can start your journey.
Flush Japanese city builds world's biggest toMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmHeard the one about the crazy Japanese toilets? Thought so -- in which case, let us share with you a less-tedious tale of a different kind of far-out facility, whose janitors hope it'll turn out to be a top tourist draw.
Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture has just flipped the switch -- or yanked the chain -- on a new public toilet it claims is the world's largest.
Calling all Muggles: The Harry Potter ExhibitMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmDid you weep inconsoleably as you watched the closing credits of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II," distressed by the knowledge that the adventures of J.K.
Headhunter hospitality: A tribal homestay in May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmby Divya DugarThe largest out of 16 officially recognized tribes in Nagaland, the Konyak are known as 'those violent headhunters with tattooed faces.'
I was planning to stay with them for a week.
Jason Sheehan: Why do people take their food May 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmby Jason SheehanIn Denver, they threatened to kill me over soup.
They called me names that I can't repeat in polite company, insulted my wife, my parents, threatened to come down to the office and kick my teeth in when I made a crack about sneaking a plastic bag full of grilled chicken into the vegetarian restaurant in order to make the limp, soggy vegan burritos fit for human consumption.
Happy Rose Day, with love from SeoulMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmKorean florists are so greedy.?
Not content with the thousands of truckloads of carnations they sold last week for Parents Day, and more for Teachers Day tomorrow, May 14 has also unofficially been deemed a flower-giving day -- Rose Day, to be precise.
China's first capsule hotel opens in Xi'anMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmby CNNGo staffFrom food to TV shows, Japanese culture is hugely popular in China. And with the opening of Xi'an Youth Capsule Hotel (?????????),?the trend recently extended to the travel industry.
Melbourne hotels give away $20k Warhol classiMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmStarting this week, guests staying at a group of Melbourne hotels will get the chance to go home with something a little better than a tiny bottle of shampoo or a scratchy white bathrobe -- a genuine $20,000 Andy Warhol print.
All visitors need do is check into any of the city's three Art Series Hotels and pick out what they think is the Real McCoy from the art hanging on the walls at the time.
3D artist wows travelers at Singapore's ChangMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmby Aimee Chan"That people interact with my work and it doesn't get locked up in some millionaire's villa is important to me," says 3D artist Kurt Wenner, here with "The Millioniare Life," on display until November 11, 2012, at Singapore's Changi International Airport. You might forgive fellow travelers at Singapore's Changi International Airport for doing something this summer that rushing passengers usually shouldn't do -- stop and stare at the floor.
Insider Guide: Best of SeoulMay 15, 2012 | 12:30 pmby Frances Cha, Rachel Sang-hee Han, Violet Kim In Seoul, you can shop at brilliantly lit malls at 4 a.m.
CHINA TODAY - a photo essayMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 ambig city street scenes from an extraordinary country ? ? ? ? i got you covered.
Happy bouldering in ShanghaiMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThis is the result of a couple of months work at the weekend and in the morning before going to work.
New pieces with some French writers.May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amLast week READ and MELS of Beast Mode, were joined by some local Chinese friends and some French out.
Summary of the "Asian Green City Index"May 18, 2012 | 3:30 amSingapore ? Source: lunchmag.com A expert panel selected by the Economist Intelligence Unit (E.
Sunday Post: WorkMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amWhen I saw the topic of this Sunday?s Post, I wondered if I should go out and find someone wor.
Shanghai SeawayMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amThe Huangpu River slices dramatically through the two halves of Shanghai ? Pudong to the East,.
Pearl of the Orient, ShanghaiMay 18, 2012 | 3:30 amNot the easiest structure to photograph although spectacular enough up close and personal. Found thi.
CHINA TODAY - a photo essayMay 18, 2012 | 3:07 ambig city street scenes from an extraordinary country ? ? ? ? i got you covered.
US consulate to release PM2.5 air-quality reaMay 11, 2012 | 12:30 pmTHE US consulate in Shanghai has installed an air-quality monitor to measure PM2.5, or particulates less than 2.
Consider Executive Level at the Holiday Inn iApr 30, 2012 | 4:30 amThe Holiday Inn Downtown is conveniently located in the Puxi district next to the Shanghai Rail Station and the massive Shanghai subway system.
Hotel Of The Day: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Apr 28, 2012 | 9:30 pmWhat : The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong 's 58-story all-glass faA ade gleams like crystal among the futuristic Pudong-side skyscrapers that tower over the Huangpu River.
New Jingan Dragonfly Retreat Opening In ShangApr 28, 2012 | 4:30 amSpring is in the air and as the flowers blossom Dragonfly proudly announces the opening of its newest Shanghai retreat, "Dragonfly @ Jiazhou". This cozy retreat is located on a quiet side street off busy Nanjing West Road, close to major shopping, hotel and transport arteries in central Jing'an district.
Pacific Delight Tours Promotes $1,699 SpecialApr 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmPacific Delight Tours is offering a special promotion for a nine-night trip through China starting at $1,699, with limited departures in September and October 2012.
The Warriors of the Chinese Emperors - NormanApr 17, 2012 | 10:30 pmThe most reknown is the warrior armies unearthed by archeologists from the burial site of the first Emperor of China - Qin Shi Huang Di 221-207 BC / Han Jing Di, the forth emperor who ruled from 157-141 BC.) t year in the summer months we set off on an adventure of cultural interest - Xi'an the site of the 'The Warriors of the Chinese Emperors',.
Railway to use face recognition technologyApr 14, 2012 | 1:00 pmTHE Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway plans to use a facial identification system at three key stations to help police detect and catch fugitives.
This weeks' featured traveler photo - ShanghaApr 14, 2012 | 1:00 pmThis Week: View from the Shanghai Bund to Pudong over the Huangpu river - Send us your favourite travel photo for possible placement in one of the leading hotel & travel news portals on the web.
Five of the best travel dealsApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmTAKE a mate to China for free with a "buy one and get one free deal" on selected Intrepid trips in China departing until September 30.
Offline until June 3May 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmFor the next month, give or take, I?ll be in a secure, undisclosed location finishing a book for Bloomsbury Press?about the globalization of the recycling and waste trade. By design, I?ll have sporadic access to email, so if you contact me please understand if I don?t get back to you right away.
China's Titanic Nude SceneApr 19, 2012 | 8:30 amIn truth, there are only a couple of things I know for sure about China. One, if you?re in a big city, you?re never more than two blocks from a great meal; two, the stop lights are voluntary; and three, Titanic?is huge.
Why are new Samsung and HP computer parts beApr 17, 2012 | 10:30 pmSeveral months ago I had the opportunity to travel to the notorious southern Chinese e-waste recycling hub of Guiyu. It was an interesting visit during which it became apparent that many assumptions currently held about e-waste processing in China are no longer current.
In China, you're more likely to beat the hellApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmOn Thursday China Daily reported that?17,000 violent incidents took place in Chinese hospital in 2010, affecting roughly 70 percent of all public hospitals in China. What?s a ?violent incident?? By and large, it?s an act of aggression by a patient, or a patient?s family, against a medical practitioner.
The NYT's David Barboza on Mike Daisey and ThApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmOn Friday, I posted a few thoughts on This American Life?s [TAL]?retraction of its episode devoted to Mike Daisey?s The Agony & The Ecstasy of State Jobs.?The full post is available here.
My Take on Mike Daisey and Ira Glass.Apr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmIn the week since Rob Schmitz?s outstanding debunking of Mike Daisey?s fabricated tales of Foxconn, I?ve been contemplating what ? if anything I should write about this matter. Back in February, regular readers of this blog may recall, I appeared with Daisey (and two other guests) on To The Point with Warren Olney (downloadable here).
Other China correspondents write about politiMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmIt is not lost upon me that this week saw perhaps the biggest political story to emerge from China in two decades. Thus, it only seemed right that my Bloomberg World View column this week would focus on how Chinese netizens feel about the Asian Carp that are rampaging up the Mississippi, into the Great [.
Appearing with Mara Hvistendahl at Shanghai LMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmOn Sunday I?m going to have the distinct honor of moderating my friend Mara Hvistendahl?s appearance at the Shanghai International Literary Festival. The hour-long session will start at 15:00 at M on the Bund.
At Bloomberg: Bear Bile BrouhahaFeb 26, 2012 | 1:02 amBear bile.?Before last week, I don?t think that I?d ever had a conversation about the substance ? much less written about it.
Jeremy Lin and the question of race.Feb 15, 2012 | 6:30 pmOn Valentine?s Day the washed-up American boxer Floyd Mayweather logged into twitter to announce: ?Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he?s Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don?t get the same praise.
Offline until June 3May 9, 2012 | 1:30 pmFor the next month, give or take, I?ll be in a secure, undisclosed location finishing a book for Bloomsbury Press?about the globalization of the recycling and waste trade. By design, I?ll have sporadic access to email, so if you contact me please understand if I don?t get back to you right away.
China's Titanic Nude SceneApr 19, 2012 | 8:30 amIn truth, there are only a couple of things I know for sure about China. One, if you?re in a big city, you?re never more than two blocks from a great meal; two, the stop lights are voluntary; and three, Titanic?is huge.
Why are new Samsung and HP computer parts beApr 17, 2012 | 10:30 pmSeveral months ago I had the opportunity to travel to the notorious southern Chinese e-waste recycling hub of Guiyu. It was an interesting visit during which it became apparent that many assumptions currently held about e-waste processing in China are no longer current.
In China, you're more likely to beat the hellApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmOn Thursday China Daily reported that?17,000 violent incidents took place in Chinese hospital in 2010, affecting roughly 70 percent of all public hospitals in China. What?s a ?violent incident?? By and large, it?s an act of aggression by a patient, or a patient?s family, against a medical practitioner.
The NYT's David Barboza on Mike Daisey and ThApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmOn Friday, I posted a few thoughts on This American Life?s [TAL]?retraction of its episode devoted to Mike Daisey?s The Agony & The Ecstasy of State Jobs.?The full post is available here.
My Take on Mike Daisey and Ira Glass.Apr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmIn the week since Rob Schmitz?s outstanding debunking of Mike Daisey?s fabricated tales of Foxconn, I?ve been contemplating what ? if anything I should write about this matter. Back in February, regular readers of this blog may recall, I appeared with Daisey (and two other guests) on To The Point with Warren Olney (downloadable here).
Other China correspondents write about politiMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmIt is not lost upon me that this week saw perhaps the biggest political story to emerge from China in two decades. Thus, it only seemed right that my Bloomberg World View column this week would focus on how Chinese netizens feel about the Asian Carp that are rampaging up the Mississippi, into the Great [.
Appearing with Mara Hvistendahl at Shanghai LMar 19, 2012 | 3:00 pmOn Sunday I?m going to have the distinct honor of moderating my friend Mara Hvistendahl?s appearance at the Shanghai International Literary Festival. The hour-long session will start at 15:00 at M on the Bund.
At Bloomberg: Bear Bile BrouhahaFeb 26, 2012 | 1:02 amBear bile.?Before last week, I don?t think that I?d ever had a conversation about the substance ? much less written about it.
Jeremy Lin and the question of race.Feb 15, 2012 | 6:30 pmOn Valentine?s Day the washed-up American boxer Floyd Mayweather logged into twitter to announce: ?Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he?s Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don?t get the same praise.
WelKoming Party! W+K ???Apr 28, 2012 | 4:30 amThere?s a lot of happy changes coming this season, so we?re throwing a party to welcome it all:
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Welcome our new neighbors moving in downstairs.
Welcome the glorious spring weather (hopefully).
W+K?Art Producer??Apr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pm????Job Description
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W+K??Digital Strategies Director?Digital StraApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pm????Job Description
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W+K Shanghai ??: Account Manager WantedApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pm????Job Description
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??? BOOMTOWN STORIES???????????? EXPLORING CHApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmW+K?????Richard Summers???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Richard Summers, a planner at Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai, has undertaken a research project to find out the hopes, dreams and feelings of people who are living in six of China?s fastest growing cities - Chongqing, Hefei, Anshan, Ma'anshan, Pingdingshan, and Shenyang.
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"?? ??"? "227?Jucchu Hachiku" ExhibitionMar 10, 2012 | 11:00 am???Radio????More????????????Creation Gallery G8????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????w+k???????!!
Last week, Radio, More and I were invited to attend the "227?Jucchu Hachiku" Exhibition which was host at the Creation Gallery G8 in Ginza, Tokyo. Ten talented Chinese artists and designers showcase their brilliant and energetic creation in various kinds of art works.
W+K?Executive Assistant/??????Feb 20, 2012 | 7:30 pm????Job Description
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W+K is looking for Director of Project ManageFeb 20, 2012 | 6:30 pm????Job Description
??Position:????+??????Director of Project Management + Art Buying
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W+K Shanghai?????? Project Manager NeededFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmJob Description
Position: Project Manager
General Position Summary
Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description.
WelKoming Party! W+K ???Apr 28, 2012 | 4:30 amThere?s a lot of happy changes coming this season, so we?re throwing a party to welcome it all:
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Welcome our new neighbors moving in downstairs.
Welcome the glorious spring weather (hopefully).
W+K?Art Producer??Apr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pm????Job Description
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????Reports to: ??????Content Director
??General Position Summary
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W+K??Digital Strategies Director?Digital StraApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pm????Job Description
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Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description.
W+K Shanghai ??: Account Manager WantedApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pm????Job Description
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????Reports to: ????Account Director
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??? BOOMTOWN STORIES???????????? EXPLORING CHApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmW+K?????Richard Summers???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Richard Summers, a planner at Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai, has undertaken a research project to find out the hopes, dreams and feelings of people who are living in six of China?s fastest growing cities - Chongqing, Hefei, Anshan, Ma'anshan, Pingdingshan, and Shenyang.
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"?? ??"? "227?Jucchu Hachiku" ExhibitionMar 10, 2012 | 11:00 am???Radio????More????????????Creation Gallery G8????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????w+k???????!!
Last week, Radio, More and I were invited to attend the "227?Jucchu Hachiku" Exhibition which was host at the Creation Gallery G8 in Ginza, Tokyo. Ten talented Chinese artists and designers showcase their brilliant and energetic creation in various kinds of art works.
W+K?Executive Assistant/??????Feb 20, 2012 | 7:30 pm????Job Description
??Position:????Executive Assistant
????Reports to: ????????Shanghai Management Team
??General Position Summary
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Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description.
W+K is looking for Director of Project ManageFeb 20, 2012 | 6:30 pm????Job Description
??Position:????+??????Director of Project Management + Art Buying
????Reports to: ??????Executive Creative Director
??General Position Summary
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Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description.
W+K Shanghai?????? Project Manager NeededFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmJob Description
Position: Project Manager
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Wieden+Kennedy believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description.
My Job as a Technical WriterApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmMy Job as a Technical Writer is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
My Job as a Technical Writer is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer This is what I do at work: Share and Enjoy: Related Articles:From Dilbert: Quality vs. Quantity (0)Roles in the IT World (2)Technology Changes the Way We Think (1)Links Roundup: Technical Writing (0)If Only Technical Writing was This Simple (0)Documentation Writer Job Opening [.
Combining the Power of Google and National InApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmCombining the Power of Google and National Instruments is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Combining the Power of Google and National Instruments is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer I?ve had the privilege of working for two great companies ? National Instruments (2007-2009) and now, Google (2009-present). What happens when you combine both companies? products together and create a new product? ? Check out this awesome Guinness World Record-breaking [.
Google's New WebGL BookcaseFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmGoogle?s New WebGL Bookcase is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Google?s New WebGL Bookcase is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Google came up with an awesome way to represent digital books online, using WebGL. WebGL Bookcase is an experimental interface for the Google Books API.
Chinese Robots Can Play Ping PongFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmChinese Robots Can Play Ping Pong is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Chinese Robots Can Play Ping Pong is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Check out this YouTube video of a robot playing ping pong in China. If robots can play ping pong, imagine what they can do in another 5 or 10 years (especially if you add A.
Watch Out for Scams Targeting Foreigners in CFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmWatch Out for Scams Targeting Foreigners in China is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Watch Out for Scams Targeting Foreigners in China is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Useful information regarding various scams targeting foreigners living in China. Some of them are quite funny and/or crazy! ? The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit is regularly contacted by Americans victimized by scams that take advantage of their generosity or [.
Documentation Writer Job Opening at Google NYFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmDocumentation Writer Job Opening at Google NY is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Documentation Writer Job Opening at Google NY is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer The area: Engineering Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people.
Taobao is Selling Google+ Invites!Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmTaobao is Selling Google+ Invites! is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Taobao is Selling Google+ Invites! is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Taobao is probably one of the most popular (if not THE most popular) online shopping portal in China. It?s a cross between eBay and Amazon.
Two Favorite Google+ Chrome ExtensionsFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmTwo Favorite Google+ Chrome Extensions is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Two Favorite Google+ Chrome Extensions is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer There are tons of Google+ Chrome extensions out there, but I want to highlight two of my favorites. Usability Boost for Google Plus This extension changes the appearance of Google+ by adding a grey background to make posts look more separated.
Roles in the IT WorldFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmRoles in the IT World is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Roles in the IT World is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer I wonder how the technical writer fits in this chart? (Source: Bonker?s World) Oh wait? I get it! Technical writers are non-existent! Share and Enjoy: Related Articles:From Dilbert: Quality vs. Quantity (0)Tech Support by Trial and Error (2)Backronym: When the English and the [.
Managing Circles in Google+Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmManaging Circles in Google+ is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Managing Circles in Google+ is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer In just two short weeks, Google+ has attracted a lot of curious and excited users. One of the best features of Google+ is the ability to organizes your contacts using circles.
My Job as a Technical WriterApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmMy Job as a Technical Writer is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
My Job as a Technical Writer is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer This is what I do at work: Share and Enjoy: Related Articles:From Dilbert: Quality vs. Quantity (0)Roles in the IT World (2)Technology Changes the Way We Think (1)Links Roundup: Technical Writing (0)If Only Technical Writing was This Simple (0)Documentation Writer Job Opening [.
Combining the Power of Google and National InApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmCombining the Power of Google and National Instruments is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Combining the Power of Google and National Instruments is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer I?ve had the privilege of working for two great companies ? National Instruments (2007-2009) and now, Google (2009-present). What happens when you combine both companies? products together and create a new product? ? Check out this awesome Guinness World Record-breaking [.
Google's New WebGL BookcaseFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmGoogle?s New WebGL Bookcase is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Google?s New WebGL Bookcase is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Google came up with an awesome way to represent digital books online, using WebGL. WebGL Bookcase is an experimental interface for the Google Books API.
Chinese Robots Can Play Ping PongFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmChinese Robots Can Play Ping Pong is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Chinese Robots Can Play Ping Pong is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Check out this YouTube video of a robot playing ping pong in China. If robots can play ping pong, imagine what they can do in another 5 or 10 years (especially if you add A.
Watch Out for Scams Targeting Foreigners in CFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmWatch Out for Scams Targeting Foreigners in China is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Watch Out for Scams Targeting Foreigners in China is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Useful information regarding various scams targeting foreigners living in China. Some of them are quite funny and/or crazy! ? The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit is regularly contacted by Americans victimized by scams that take advantage of their generosity or [.
Documentation Writer Job Opening at Google NYFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmDocumentation Writer Job Opening at Google NY is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Documentation Writer Job Opening at Google NY is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer The area: Engineering Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people.
Taobao is Selling Google+ Invites!Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmTaobao is Selling Google+ Invites! is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Taobao is Selling Google+ Invites! is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer Taobao is probably one of the most popular (if not THE most popular) online shopping portal in China. It?s a cross between eBay and Amazon.
Two Favorite Google+ Chrome ExtensionsFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmTwo Favorite Google+ Chrome Extensions is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Two Favorite Google+ Chrome Extensions is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer There are tons of Google+ Chrome extensions out there, but I want to highlight two of my favorites. Usability Boost for Google Plus This extension changes the appearance of Google+ by adding a grey background to make posts look more separated.
Roles in the IT WorldFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmRoles in the IT World is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Roles in the IT World is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer I wonder how the technical writer fits in this chart? (Source: Bonker?s World) Oh wait? I get it! Technical writers are non-existent! Share and Enjoy: Related Articles:From Dilbert: Quality vs. Quantity (0)Tech Support by Trial and Error (2)Backronym: When the English and the [.
Managing Circles in Google+Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmManaging Circles in Google+ is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer
Managing Circles in Google+ is a post from: Shanghai Tech Writer In just two short weeks, Google+ has attracted a lot of curious and excited users. One of the best features of Google+ is the ability to organizes your contacts using circles.
Weekend SkyApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmTaken @ dong hu road, shanghai It is the weekend, and a good time to enjoy the sky a little bit.
Sleeping on the busApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmTaken @ on the bus, shanghai It?s Friday morning and people seems do not want to work.
SunsetApr 7, 2012 | 1:30 pmTaken @ xian xia road, shanghai Time to go home now?.
Tale of Two CitiesMar 3, 2012 | 9:30 am@ jin xian street. &?Argyle street Some mistakes were happened cos my carelessness, I shot one roll of film twice in my pocket camera, so the vision are doubled.
Xing guo roadFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmTaken @ Xing guo road, shanghai It is cold and quiet? I?d better stay home?.
Morning Sky ~Feb 13, 2012 | 12:01 amTaken @ hua shan road, shanghai The morning sun rising time ~.
Calligraphy writing tricycle machineFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmHow cool is this!Some guy invented a tricycle that works in a similar fashion to those old Chinese men writing calligraphy with just water in large public parks, .
The Economist Intelligence Unit Most LiveableFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety. Following is a list of the top most liveable cities as ranked by The Economist Intelligence Unit (of 140 world cities): 1.
Louis Vuitton city guides Toledo ShanghaiFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmShanghai features in Louis Vuitton series of city guides by Cuban-born artist Ruben Toledo, as the French fashion house release a 100 postcard set. The images by Toledo have been part of an ongoing series of commissioned work for the Louis Vuitton City Guide dating back to 1998.
Mercer HR 2010 World's most livable citiesFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI'm back with with another survey list thing. My other posts have been some of my most popular, you can see the previous results here:2007 results.
Mercer 2009 Quality of Living - Best Cities iFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI'm back with with another survey list thing. My other posts have been some of my most popular, you can see the results here:2007 results.
Happy Chinese new year of the Tiger 2010Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pm???????????Happy new year of the tiger to all!I hope you will all be blessed with good health, love, fun, family, friends and good fortune. :)(picture from tigerdg deviantart).
Shanghai - the most beautiful city in the worFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI found this really beautiful and moving promotional video about Shanghai (promoting it for the 2010 World Expo)The cities with the most beautiful skylines in the world rated by National Geographic are as follows:1. Hong Kong, China2.
Calligraphy writing tricycle machineFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmHow cool is this!Some guy invented a tricycle that works in a similar fashion to those old Chinese men writing calligraphy with just water in large public parks, .
The Economist Intelligence Unit Most LiveableFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe Economist Intelligence Unit survey ranks cities based on 30 factors such as healthcare, culture and environment, and education and personal safety. Following is a list of the top most liveable cities as ranked by The Economist Intelligence Unit (of 140 world cities): 1.
Louis Vuitton city guides Toledo ShanghaiFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmShanghai features in Louis Vuitton series of city guides by Cuban-born artist Ruben Toledo, as the French fashion house release a 100 postcard set. The images by Toledo have been part of an ongoing series of commissioned work for the Louis Vuitton City Guide dating back to 1998.
Mercer HR 2010 World's most livable citiesFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI'm back with with another survey list thing. My other posts have been some of my most popular, you can see the previous results here:2007 results.
Mercer 2009 Quality of Living - Best Cities iFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI'm back with with another survey list thing. My other posts have been some of my most popular, you can see the results here:2007 results.
Happy Chinese new year of the Tiger 2010Feb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pm???????????Happy new year of the tiger to all!I hope you will all be blessed with good health, love, fun, family, friends and good fortune. :)(picture from tigerdg deviantart).
Shanghai - the most beautiful city in the worFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI found this really beautiful and moving promotional video about Shanghai (promoting it for the 2010 World Expo)The cities with the most beautiful skylines in the world rated by National Geographic are as follows:1. Hong Kong, China2.
Introducing myself, your new jazzscene writerFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmThose of you already familiar to Shanghaijazzscene.com may notice that the author of these latest posts has changed.
Afro Sonic Orchestra Perform in EuropeFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI wrote this a while back but forgot to post it, so it is a little late but that is better than never I guess? We have recently had one of the organizers, Lalla, arrive in Shanghai to visit us, inspired to check out the Shanghai jazz scene from what she heard from Afro Sonic [.
Coco Zhao and Shanghai Jazz HistoryFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmI recently read an article featuring Coco Zhao's account of the development of the jazz scene in Shanghai (link at the bottom of this article). When considering that Coco Zhao is among many of the early trailblazers from within the local Chinese contingent of the Shanghai jazz scene and that him and his peers are [.
2011 JZ Jazz FestivalFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pm[ October 15, 2011 to October 16, 2011. ] [caption id="attachment_392" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Tower of Power, headlining JZ Jazz Festival"][/caption]
This year's JZ jazz festival features probably the most spectacular line up of any Shanghai music festival to grace this city ever, to my knowledge.
JQ's big 30 birthday concert this ThursdayFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pm[ March 12, 2009 8:00 pm to March 13, 2009 4:00 am. ] [caption id="attachment_368" align="alignnone" width="432" caption="JQ playing at JZ"][/caption]
The Shanghai Jazz Scene is making a comeback post with a shameless plug for my own concert!? Oh well, please agree that it's better than no comeback post at all.
Bob James in Shanghai this weekendFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pm[ November 21, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] JZ Club has started hosting concerts at the Shanghai Center Theater (the one in the Portman Ritz-Carlton building) and the next one is tomorrow.
twocities in tune for HalloweenFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pm[ October 31, 2008; 7:30 am to 9:30 am. ] This Friday there are plenty of parties happening for Halloween.
Sam Hooper at Blues and JazzFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmSam, Akira, and Jordan
It?s been a few years since Sam?s last stint at Blues and Jazz, and now the Boston-based guitarist and singer is back with the ?classic trio? (plus one more) to rock the new location.? The rest of his classic trio I speak of, in case you weren?t around when they played either [.
Shanghai Jazz Festival recapFeb 15, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe most successful year so far
This past weekend, the Shanghai Jazz Festival held in Jing?an park for the first time was an overwhelming success, with tickets selling out for each of the three days. Enough hype was created to make the entire thing a highly desirable destination, with hundreds being turned away at the [.
