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August 2004 Archives

Hong Kong - the Amazing City Aug 30, 2004
I am back from Hong Kong with the late flight at 9:45 pm via Shenzhen. The Monday that just past was a busy day for me, after my absence...
OOB on Travel for Three Days Aug 26, 2004
I am traveling to Hongkong on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I bring my laptop with me but I am not sure if I can find time to update this...
Digital Words in Real World Aug 25, 2004
Zheng 2.0 Zheng was among the happiest blogger these days. He had a son on Aug 23. He called hsi son "Zheng 2.0" in his blog. Many people came...
Many People in Metro Aug 25, 2004
© Jian Shuo Wang. Taken in Shangai Metro #1 Public transportation? Avoid rush hours - see so many people there. © Jian Shuo Wang. Taken in Shangai Metro...
Maglev Schedule Aug 24, 2004
Update: Shanghai Pudong Airport Maglev Schedule First train: 8:30 AM Last Train: 5:30 PM Interval: 20 mins Ticket Price: 40 RMB Highest speed: 430 km/h Trip Distance: 30 km...
See How Many Articles I Wrote Aug 24, 2004
Do you have an idea of how many is 722 articles? I had no idea before I print out the screen shot of the archives page on this site....
Dan Washburn Arrived in Beijing Aug 23, 2004
Dan Washburn finally arrived in Beijing after his first stage of around China trip. We met at a Hakka restaurant called Lao Hanzi. He Lost Weight When Dan show...
Last Night in Shanghai Aug 22, 2004
The last night in Shanghai. Let me keep today's post short so I can allocate more time with my family. China has got 20 golden medle so far in...
OOB Today Aug 21, 2004
I got back to Shanghai for weekend. I will go swim with Wendy and hold the update for this blog for one day. OOB = Out Of Blogging P.S....
My Friend's Apartment for Rent Aug 20, 2004
Eric finally decided to move to his new role within Microsoft in Beijing. I believe it was not an easy decision but he finally has the courage to move...
I can Swim Now Aug 18, 2004
Easy access to free (so called free) swimming pool is a big advantage to stay in a hotel. I have stayed in hotel for about one month. The biggest...
Shanghai Taxi Colors Aug 16, 2004
Want to see real colors of the taxis, as I mentioned in this article? Here you are. Dazhong Turquoise Qiangsheng Yellow Taxi Queue The left most taxi with only...
Starbucks Tour in Beijing Aug 16, 2004
Yesterday, I spent 5 hours (from 3:15 pm to 8:15 pm) to visit 13 Starbucks alone the Chang An Street. I took about 3 pictures for each store. That...
Windows 2002 Aug 15, 2004
Have you seen Windows 2002? I saw a copy at a department store. Photographed by Jian Shuo Wang It is not from Microsoft though. :-D...
Why Shanghai's Taxi is Good Aug 14, 2004
There are 42000 taxis in Shanghai. Generally speaking, they are offering very nice service. Here are some of my old entries on Shanghai taxi. Taking taxis in Shanghai Shanghai...
Athens 2004 Olympic Opening Aug 14, 2004
http://www.athens2004.com/ Now I am here in waiting for the opening of the Olympic game. China is 5 hours earlier than Athens. When the Opening Ceremony of the ATHENS 2004...
Doorplate not Used in Beijing Aug 13, 2004
Shanghai is unique in China, although it is more similar with western cities. In Beijing, it is rare to use doorplates to locate a place. Instead, they use landmarks....
Pause for One Night Aug 12, 2004
The left-most finger of my left hand started to feel pain. I suspect I am using keyboard too much these days and I have the bad habit to use...
Shangri-La Beijing Aug 11, 2004
I moved into Shangri-La Beijing. At the same time, I started to miss the small hotel named Renaissance. I miss the clean swimming pool at the top of the...
About Starbucks Tour in Beijing Aug 11, 2004
I planned Starbucks in a Day - Beijing Version. People suggested not to go to Starbucks because I cannot see "real" local people there and suggested me to visit...
Shall I Open a Shanghai BBS Aug 10, 2004
Whenever I meet any tough decision related to this site, I turn to my readers to help me. I am thinking of open a BBS to offer visitors another...
Jain Suho Wnag @ Bieijng Aug 9, 2004
I changed my display name from "Jian Shuo Wang @ Beijing" to "Jain Suho Wnag @ Bieijng" three days ago and kept the wrong spelling for every word till...
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) Pictures Aug 9, 2004
Picture only. No comments. Just like a moblog entry. All pictures were taken at Beijing Capital Airport. Just guess what is in the pictures. © Jian Shuo Wang ©...
Lonely Planet, Lonely Journey Aug 8, 2004
Kissing goodbye Wendy, leaving my home, seeing away my lovely car, I got on a red Falanhong taxi in the darkness of this summer night, heading to Pudong Airport....
Why I Don't Have an English Name Aug 7, 2004
Most friends of mine have English names, so do many young people in China. I am often asked about "What is your English name?". My answer is, Jian Shuo...
Wendy Started to Learn to Drive Aug 7, 2004
Wendy completed her first driving course this morning. Now she is able to put the gear to the first and second shift. During my long business trip to Beijing,...
Asia Cup - China Lost Aug 7, 2004
China vs Japan: 3:1 1:3 This is football. Japan team used hand to push the ball into the gate....
TGI Shanghai Aug 6, 2004
If you have visited TGI Friday, you may know what the title of this entry means. Yes. I am back to Shanghai via MU5122 from Beijing (1800 - 2000...
Starbucks in a Day - Beijing Version Aug 5, 2004
I am planning to visit all Starbucks in Beijing in one day. I did in Shanghai and will definitely plan it in Beijing. Due to the high pressure of...
Nice Meetup with Hailey and Roddy Aug 4, 2004
I am sure Hailey (old blog), Roddy and Hailey's friends in CRI (China Radio International) will not be unhappy because I mentioned their names and out meetup tonight. Hailey...
250MB from MSN Hotmail Aug 3, 2004
Received this message from Hotmail this morning: As a valued MSN Hotmail Member, you will receive your storage upgrade automatically in the coming days. Over the month of August...
Busy Life Started Again Aug 3, 2004
The life as a consultant is interesting. The point is, I need to tell customers how the products and solutions help their organization (this part is easy) and make...
Red Wall at Night Aug 2, 2004
© Jian Shuo Wang. Taken at Fu You Street. © Jian Shuo Wang. Taken at Fu You Street These pictures are the red wall of the Zhong Nan...
People in Beijing is More Expressive Aug 2, 2004
People in Beijing seem to take advantage of the built in language skills to express their feelings in characters. I see more signs on Beijing streets than any other...
Train from Beijing to Shanghai Aug 1, 2004
Schedule Train From Shanghai to Beijing Z14 19:00 6:58 with Dinner Z22 19:07 7:05 without Dinner Z6 19:14 7:12 with Dinner Z2 19:21 7:19 without Dinner Z8 19:28 7:26...
Where is my Sense of Safty Today? Aug 1, 2004
Got an email like this in my email box. I hosted my server (not this blog) at this ISP before. Name of ISP is removed They told me (in...
Welcome Eric and Claire Aug 1, 2004
blogcn.com resumed (down) and this gave bloggers using its service a good choice to escape and look for alternatives. I am happy to welcome Eric and Claire to move...