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Obama at Chatterhouse Booktraders!

admin | 29 February, 2008 16:19

I Got My Obama... Do you???

If you are looking for new English books in Shanghai, you can always check out Chatterhouse Booktraders. Zoe got me the book above from there for about 260 kuai... kind of expensive, but it's the price you pay for a crisp, fresh and new book!

In-Nanjing.net

admin | 29 February, 2008 10:24

Finally, a site all about getting around Nanjing!!

The site is run by my long-time friend and brother from another mother, Miki Nyary. He's been in Nanjing since 2005 (Actually, I kinda introduced him to the place!), and now he's got a site going for all Nanjing visitors and residents in English called In-Nanjing.net! (Chinese coming soon.)

The site is still in its early stages, but for now, there's some good basic info on the page. The site is clear, the listings are to the point, and, as a former resident on Nanjing myself, In-Nanjing.net hits all the spots everyone should check out in Nanjing. Way to go, Miki.

(The above picture is the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.)

Lonely God Chips...

admin | 27 February, 2008 08:55

If your name is Zeus and you are single... Then these are for you.

I just had a bag of these chips (They look kind of like Puffed Cheese Doodles, but not as cheesy and a bit sweeter), and I noticed the name of these chips, "Lonely God". The name is quite poetic and prolific but a bit too deep to be the name for a bag of chips, and it doesn't really match the goofy cartoons on the package. (There one pic with the Wang Wang boy - see below - celebrating Chinese New Year.)

This guy is TOO happy about those chips.

The stuff is called "Lang Wei Xian". I don't know a good translation for this, (Babelfish says "Wave Taste Immortal") so if you are reading and you know, leave me a comment. Just know that there's always a Lonely God looking out for you, especially when you are hungry!

Amazing translation by Chinese reporter from Edison Chan (Chen Guan Xi) press conference

admin | 22 February, 2008 12:07

I'll never be able to top this reporter...

Anyway, if you guys haven't heard about the latest news on entertainer Edison Chan (Chen Guan Xi), do a google search cause there's a lot out there about this and people in China talk about it everyday...

Edison speaks English in this one (He's Canadian), so for all the Yankees, Brits and speakers who use the words: the, that and those in their common language, it won't be a problem understanding him...

The part that caught me the most was the translator who is a reporter on this news channel. The simutaneous translator is superior and accurate... Also, I think he was an actor before he became a reporter because he sounds like someone trying to get an Oscar or working on a crtically acclaimed flick. And his speed is on point!

Anyway, that's it from me. I hope things boil over for Edison and all the other folks involved in this matter and they can live normally once again. Maybe an EDC-Redstar Collabo? Who knows... I'm out!

Happy Lantern Festival

admin | 21 February, 2008 07:44

Today is Lantern Festival in China!

Lantern Festival is all about hanging cool looking Chinese Lanterns and stuff like that. It happens the last day of Chinese New Year (there are 15 days in the Chinese New Year) and some some say it's like the second New Year for China.

A lot of people eat what's called Tang Yuan. I like the sweet ones better!

Anyway, I came out of the apartment this morning with my wife and all of a sudden, a huge loud firecracker went off... Scared the crap out of me, but it woke me up!

Apparently, were supposed to have days off based on recent holiday regulation changes... but it ain't happenin' today! Maybe these things take time... Anyway, Happy Lantern Festival Day!

Get Yo' Lanterns Up!

Nothing more fun than some Beijing Olympics gossip!

admin | 19 February, 2008 15:44

OWNED

I know this is old news, but this video is about (former) CCTV sportscaster Zhang Bin got totally played out by his wife Hu Ziwei at a media press conference for CCTV's kick off for the Olympics. This video is worth watching.

Basically, Zhang Bin cheated on his wife, wife finds out, wife goes to (ex)husband's biggest media event of his life 2 hours after the bad news (and CCTV's!) and calls his bluff in the biggest way.

This is translated in English and Chinese so you won't miss a thing, particularly Hu Ziwei's meaning and metaphorical usage. It's pretty deep...

To follow up, Hu Ziwei is now an anchorwoman for a new program on CCTV about a greener Olympics. As for Zhang Bin... I don't think China has heard from him since.

KARMA.

The Most Annoying Commercial in China

admin | 15 February, 2008 16:19

How could they let this happen???

The first time I saw this commercial was durng the Chinese New Year's Eve Special on CCTV at around 12:00am... Annoying, right? And it for some wool company... I was with my parents and Zoe at the time. Dad and I already downed about 2 bottles of Huang Jiu (Chinese Yellow Wine) and man... This thing came on...

They keep repeating the company's name which is "Heng Yuan Xiang" and they they are the sponsor of the Beijing Olympics and then they say an animal from the Chinese zodiac three times. Then they repeat the same commercial with another animal in the zodiac... and again... and again... There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac!!!!!

In terms of advertising, it is genius, because it is so annoying and so unforgettable... Zhen tao yan! (How annoying!)

We back from Sanya, but we got some more pictures for you!

admin | 09 February, 2008 12:49

Zoe and I by the beach bby Sanya Bay. Jan.-Feb. in Sanya wasn't as warm as we liked, but the weather's better than Shanghai!

Sanya was fun but we're back home now, stuffed from all the New Years Food and Huang Jiu. Here's some more pics from Lovely Sanya. Wish the weather was better there, but it was enjoyable and we feel fully recharged!

Our First Resort... Not bad...

Our second resort, even better! (This one's called Cactus Resort, which is a part of Glora Hotels!)

Ctrip.com has some great deals!

The Price Is Right Is In China???

admin | 03 February, 2008 20:22

It's called "Gou Wu Jie" or Shopping Street... Any similarities to "The Price is Right" based on these pics? Crazy, huh???

Go Wu Jie on CCTV 2

The Hosts. Sadly, no Bob Barker (or Drew Carey), but these guys do well. (Anyone know the names of these hosts? I've seen the dude on the right a bunch. He was fidgeting a lot during the show... Not a good look, playa!)

The Contestants. (Looks a lot like The Price is Right, right?)

Of course, you gotta have the models!

A BRAND NEW... scooter? Yeah... cars will be next season, I think. This is my favorite picture... She is too happy on that ride. Pimp it out, girl!

Self-Contradictory

admin | 03 February, 2008 20:19

Or as the Chinese call it, Zi Xiang Mao Dun (Selling both the "Strongest Shield" and the "Strongest Spear") This was on my plane on the way to Sanya... I'm confused...

Hey... Smoking's OK?!

Wait... No it's not... I'm confused...

On The Way to Sanya!

admin | 03 February, 2008 20:13

Sanya Airport

So we made it to Sanya, but of course, had to go through some annoyances on the way over. We were delayed from 4:50pm to 6:10pm and then once again to about 8pm... so we didn't get into until about 11ish. But we're finally here and we made it. (Weather is a bit cool out here... but much cleaner and warmer than Shanghai!) Here's some pics covering our travels... Enjoy!

Quite a few people lined up for their flights...

... And this is why!

So many folks in Sanya waiting for their bags... Zoe and I were laughing about this one... C'mon ya'll!! Patience is a virtue!

Peace out to Ningbo.

admin | 02 February, 2008 13:51

Your Link To Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.

I got an e-mail recently from Ningbo Guide... I personally never been there myself, but everyone tells me that it's damn pretty and if I were visiting, I'd check it out. But anyway, check out the site and pay a visit to Ningbo. Soulfire is broadcasted out there through Zhejiang's 99.6FM so I have to rep my Zhejiang folks all the way.

Shout out to Craig, by the way. Jia you!

Outside My Window

admin | 02 February, 2008 13:34

It's been snowing like crazy out here in China, especially Shanghai. Usually the snows just falls and melts right away on the ground. Here's one yesterday and one today picture from my terrace window, check the difference:

Yesterday

Today

Pretty nuts... For China. This is why my flight is delayed today from 4:50pm to 6:10pm.... But at least Ctrip.com let us know early! Good service!

My Trip to Hangzhou for the Zhejiang Media Group Chinese New Year's Party

admin | 01 February, 2008 11:37

So I took a trip to Hangzhou (thrid time this month!) for a Chinese New Years Party with the Zhejiang Media Group in Hangzhou (Their base city in Zhejiang). For all those who are already a bit lost about this post, let me help you out.

Zhejiang is a province in China known for it's most famous city and capital, Hangzhou. Hangzhou is best know for Xi Hu a.k.a. The West Lake. It's a great place to visit, especially in the late spring, early fall months and is a very natural city.

Xi Hu a.k.a. West Lake, in the Winter

The Zhejiang Media Group has a bunch of TV stations and radio stations, including the radio station where my program Soulfire is run from which is called Blue Channel, 99.6FM. (Zhejiang Dian Tai Wen Yi Pin Dao, Zhejiang Arts Station - Jazz is art and living a good life is an artform!)

Here's some more pics from my travels so you can take a good look at Hangzhou in it's beauty as well as how to decorate for a Chinese New Year's Gala. (The party was held at Media Hotel, a hotel owned by the Zhejiang Media Group... They even got their own hotel... Gangster...)

At Shanghai South Railway Station... Madd People!

Zara by the West Lake? Is Hangzhou becoming more like Shanghai? Or is China becoming more international? Things that make you go, "Hmmm..."

Red, Red everywhere... I told you Red is the bomb out here! This is the decor for the night's party... At Media Hotel. We be Media'd up!

The Expat Directory

admin | 01 February, 2008 10:36

The Expat Directory (So nice, I had to write it twice!)

So I am an expat and if you want to link up with expats in different countries, let's say... China, then you can check out this site. Yeah... We're cool.

The Expat Directory

Yah, dude, it's Da Year Of Da Rat!!

admin | 01 February, 2008 09:47

Rats are all about gettin' that cheese! Holla!

Yes, so it's the year of the rat (mouse, whatever -- same difference) and mom wrote me about this because, of course, she's a rat. I gave her some tips and I'd like to share some of this with you guys as well. This is great if this is your year.

RED RED RED

Wear some more red this year. People out here go as far as red undies, long johns and bras out here. They are that gangster. They do it cause it protects you from bad spirits and bad luck. Red is a pretty strong color too. If you want to keep it chill, just get some red string or some silkish type red stuff you can use as a necklace or a bracelet (anklet is cool, stlylish and sexy for the ladies!) with an accent of a light green jade. You can buy a lot of this kind of stuff in China, or you can hook up it DIY style if you got the designing chops for the job.

Feng Shui (Literally means Wind Water)

Yeah man... You can get a guru to Feng Shui your place (but that's expensive back in the states, as compared to about 100 USD out here in Shanghai). I'd google around and check out some DIY Feng Shuo sites... Changing where your furniture is placed, or thowing up some extra mirrors up around the house can really change the feel and spirit of your home.

Zou Yi Xie Xin Li De Zhun Bei (Brace Yourself)

Yeah man, if this is your year, get ready for a year of a lot of changes... In 2006, which was the year of the dog, I went through a lot of changes.. Moved from Nanjing to Shanghai, had a gal and then lost her, but then found another gal, who eventually became my wife... Had a job, then lost my job, then found a job that had completely nothing to do with my last job... Travelled all over the country... to rap... Crazy year? Yes... And for all those rats out there... it will be the same... but different... (That's my phrase of the day.)

I stumbled along this article from China Daily on the year of the rat in Shanghai (I jacked their pic and put it in this post.. I'm a sneaky rat too, when I want to be!). They even give a shout-out to The Shelter. Nice...

Happy Year Of The Rat!! Watch out for the mouse traps!

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Obama at Chatterhouse Booktraders!

In-Nanjing.net

Lonely God Chips...

Amazing translation by Chinese reporter from Edison Chan (Chen Guan Xi) press conference

Happy Lantern Festival

Nothing more fun than some Beijing Olympics gossip!

The Most Annoying Commercial in China

We back from Sanya, but we got some more pictures for you!

The Price Is Right Is In China???

Self-Contradictory

On The Way to Sanya!

Peace out to Ningbo.

Outside My Window

My Trip to Hangzhou for the Zhejiang Media Group Chinese New Year's Party

The Expat Directory

Yah, dude, it's Da Year Of Da Rat!!

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