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June 2004 Archives

Price Rules in China Market Jun 30, 2004
Guess why so many people are queuing in Hymall (a big local shopping mall like Carefore Carrefour) in Pudong? © Jian Shuo Wang They are waiting to buy eggs. © Jian Shuo Wang I am not kidding. They still need...
Five Years in Microsoft Jun 29, 2004
Today, I celebrated my 5 year anniversay with Microsoft. June 29, 1999 is the day I formally got on board in Microsoft after half year of internship. The 5 year gave me so much. I am lucky enough to...
Traffic Rules in Shanghai - Part II Jun 28, 2004
This post is to continue the discussion on Traffic Rules in Shanghai. Check what my star reader Carsten shared with us on safety in Shanghai. The original comment was posted under my article Just Few Steps Away from My New...
Written Test for Driver's License Jun 27, 2004
Wendy decided to learn to drive. I drove her to take the written test for driver's license and I waited outside. So I can take some pictures of the test venue and process (I couldn't last time). I wasn't able...
Search 13123456789 in Google Jun 26, 2004
Who are the people in Google who are working on Google Chinese Feature? They are great. Some new features (Chinese site) were introduced in Google. Update This page becomes the first result for 13123456789 in Google June 29, 2004 As...
Daocheng Photos by Maphis Chen - Part III Jun 25, 2004
Continuted from Daocheng Photos by Maphis Chen - Part II © Maphis Chen. Used with Permission © Maphis Chen. Used with Permission © Maphis Chen. Used with Permission © Maphis Chen. Used with Permission © Maphis Chen. Used with Permission...
Daocheng Photos by Maphis Chen - Part II Jun 25, 2004
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Daocheng Photos by Maphis Chen Jun 25, 2004
Maphis is a computer genius and a good photographer. Maphis shared his photos with me and granted me the permission to post them on my website. He travelled in the Tibet area for more than 2 months in Sept 2002...
Shanghai Weather (TQ) Jun 24, 2004
Today is June 24, 2004. It is in the middle of the rainy season in Shanghai. This afternoon, Shanghai experienced the heaviest raining in the recent years (from my observation and experience). It was rainning cats and dogs outside around...
Yisou, Google, Baidu and Yipai Jun 23, 2004
Yahoo! China launched Yisou.com, the Yahoo! search engine in China. I am a keen fan of Google and I love everything from Google - the search engine, the GMail, the Adsense program, and funny things in their lab. I thought...
English Instructions in Yantai Jun 23, 2004
Eric brought back an Internet Setup Guide from a hotel in Yantai, Shangdong Province. I bursted into laughter when I read the English section of this guide. Try to read it without referencing Chinese version of this guide in the...
Shanghai is Experiencing Energy Crisis Jun 22, 2004
Not only Shanghai. The whole China is facing big challenge of electricity power shortage. Every morning, when I drive along the Zhao Jiang Bang road to work, the morning news from Beijing broadcasts about the shortage and measures the government...
How about Starting an Online TV Station? Jun 21, 2004
I was impressed by Seattle Wireless TV (via Slashdot). It looked like a formal media (or official media) if there is no "Help Sponsor the Show!" text or the PayPal denote icon. The host just carries a camera and go...
A Car Plate = 21001 RMB Now Jun 20, 2004
The average successful bidding price for a car plate drops to 21001 RMB this month, continued its first dropping last month. It is due to the rumor that car plate bidding will be cancelled this July. It seems the rumor...
I Love to Read Wendy's Blog Jun 19, 2004
If you have me on your MSN contact list, you know that I seldom change my display name from the formal one: "Jian Shuo Wang". Recently, after reading Wendy's articles, I cannot help putting her beautiful sentences into my MSN...
Frequently Used Phone Numbers in Shanghai Jun 18, 2004
Here are important phone numbers you need to be aware of in Shanghai. Police - 110 Although Shanghai is rated as the safest city in China (according to sina.com), you still need to be aware which number to call during...
Personal Social Network Management Jun 17, 2004
I am thinking hard to find some good software/website, or even thinked of creating a tool myself, to management my personal social network. The problem I am facing is, I have too many contacts and I need a way to...
Volunteers Wanted Jun 16, 2004
With your support, Wangjianshuo's Blog has become an important website about living in Shanghai. The readership increases everyday. I am overwhelmed by your compliment and encourage. The number questions I got on all aspects of Shanghai also increased dramatically. I...
Shanghai is the Second Unhappiest City Jun 16, 2004
A recent City Happiness Index survey reveals that Shanghai ranked No. 5 of 6 surveyed cities: Hangzhou, Chengdu, Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, and Wuhan (in the order of Happiness Index position). Shanghai enjoys the highest average salary of all these six...
Exchange RMB to/from Foreign Currencies Jun 16, 2004
RMB is not a free trade (do you call it free trade) currency. I mean it cannot be exchanged to or from foreign currencies freely, not as USD or Euro. From RMB to foreign currencies For local residents (China passport...
Shanghai Enters Rainy Season Jun 15, 2004
Shanghai enters the rainy season these days. I can expect 2 month long of raining days. Now, it rains heavily outside, from yesterday night, to this morning, till now. I will expect it to rain the whole night again till...
Dan is Ready to Go - Cross China Jun 14, 2004
Dan is ready to step out the first step of his cross-country trip on July 1, 2004. There are only less than 20 days for him to prepare. Now he needs more contacts across China. He is going to explore...
Athans 2008 Olympic Game in Greek Jun 14, 2004
Athans! Olympic!...
ATMs as WiFi Hotspots Jun 13, 2004
What an intersting and crazy idea: ATMs as WiFi hotspots. It is a cool idea because It has electricity power It must have a telephone line It is expensive (so people don't care too much to put a Wifi AP)...
Larry Becomes a Blogger Jun 13, 2004
Larry sits beside me at office before and we talked learning to drive and talked a lot about buying a car. Finally, I got my FIAT Siena 1.5HL while he got a Bora. Via run2me (Chinese site), I learnt he...
I am a Tough Customer Jun 13, 2004
"Tough customers help to improve the service level in a country." Michelle said. I love this idea. If there is no complain from customers and no feedback, the service industry cannot improve. I have been in the customer service business...
Visited Chong Ming Island for the Second Time Jun 13, 2004
I visited Chong Ming (Chongming) island for the second time. Last time, I cycled to Chongming and got back. This time, I drove my car and put the care on shuttle ship there. To drive in Chong Ming is great....
First Image Ad from Google Adsense Jun 11, 2004
Wow. I checked my site randomly (as I didn't go back through every page as I did before) and found the first Image Ad from Google Adsense. Here is a screen copy. © Jian Shuo Wang. Image Ad in courtesy...
Blog??? Wiki??? Social Software??? Jun 11, 2004
20 minutes to my presentation on Blog??? Wiki??? Social Software??? in GTEC, Microsoft. Just take some time to record some URLs and meta thoughts I may be used of when I start. Blog Tools http://blogger.com MovableType Big Names in Blogging...
Top Commenters of May 2004 Jun 10, 2004
Oh. I paused the Top Commenter of the Month Award for many months. I am sorry for that. Let me announce the top commenter of May 2004 now. The Top Commenters of May 2004 Award goes to: Zhu Qingsi 9...
National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) Jun 9, 2004
The past two days are special for the 7.23 million examinees and their parents. It is the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao in Chinese). Based on the current education system in China, the result of the two day exam greatly...
PVG: Transition to Hong Qiao (SHA) Jun 8, 2004
Only 3 hour's transition time from Pudong Airport to Hong Qiao airport? Is it enough? Let's calculate. Custom Gate It takes 10 - 30 minutes to pass the custom. Depending on your position in the long line waiting at custom....
Wendy is Back to Blogging Jun 8, 2004
Wendy come back to blogging. Check her new entries (Chinese content with pictures)....
Outdoor Theater in Pudong Jun 7, 2004
I found an outdoor theater event in Pudong. It is in the square of a large residential area. People came out from their home and gathers to enjoy the fresh and cool breeze of the summer night and the film...
Sunset at Pudong - Part II Jun 7, 2004
Well. I said I love sun set in Pudong. I said it again. I have to say, I love sunset at Pudong the third time today. Here are more pictures Wendy took at around 7:00 PM when I drove my...
Successful Presentation Skill Training Jun 7, 2004
I am an experienced speaker or trainer with long Speech and Training List. I am happy to share my tips and practices with other new trainers. Recently, I hold two-day training on Presentation Skills to 25 persons and got the...
Mowing Lawn Jun 6, 2004
I bought a new handheld lawn mower yesterday and started to mow the loan by hand. I have a 40 sq. meter garden. I constructed an area of floor title of about 20 sq. meters and installed about 20 sq....
Got Two Links (Gifts) Today Jun 5, 2004
Checking my referral log, I find two outstanding links-in (among the 1,472 linking sources today). One is from Isaac Mao, he mentioned sending link as a gift. :-D Thanks. Isaacmao.com has big traffic since 23 people came in right after...
What does Successful Blog Mean Jun 5, 2004
Dragoning (China site) posted a comment about his new blog. It is a starting blog with 94 entries already. It has solid content and fresh ideas. Meantime, from the frontpage of the blog, I can see the traffic is not...
Broadband Internet Providers in Shanghai Jun 4, 2004
ADSL from China Telecom Installation Fee: 310 RMB - including an account and an ADSL modem. NIC (Network Interface Card) is NOT included. Package 1: 130 RMB/month for unlimited time at speed of 512K. Package 2: 150 RMB/month for unlimited...
ADSL is also Unavailable in my Home Jun 4, 2004
I couldn't imagine that I would face the challenge of getting Internet access after I move into my new home (Dahua Jin Xiu Hua Cheng) in Pudong. I was disappointed that I cannot use cable modem here. I called China...
Cable Modem Unavaible in Pudong Jun 3, 2004
I thought Pudong is a completely new area. I was wrong. Tonight, I borrowed a cable modem from Xiao Gao, hoping to install it in my home. Since the cable modem authentication is bound to MAC address, it should be...
Getting a Link is Like Receiving a Gift Jun 2, 2004
"Dave Sifry, founder of Technorati, told me once that getting a link is like receiving a gift. It's a social gesture." (via Scobleizer). What a fantastic idea. I pays attention to my referral log to all incoming links – just...
Airport Construction Fee Jun 2, 2004
Airport Construction Fee I don't have the impression to pay for this fee when I was in U.S. or Singapore. Michael asked about whether it is required for departing passengers or arriving passengers. The answer is, it is for departing...
Shanghai Map Viewer 0.5 Restored Jun 1, 2004
In the last few weeks, after moving my server to IpowerWeb, the Shanghai Map Viewer does not work as it well as before. Actually, the IPowerWeb only support Perl and PHP while the previous version 0.71 was written in ASP...