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June 2007 Archives

Writing Some Codes Tomorrow Jun 30, 2007
During our code review today at office, I suddenly realize there are many technical dreams I have once had but didn't fulfill it. When I demonstrate the data-aware controls, and the architect, I recalled the time I started to learn...
Nanpu Bridge was Closed Shortly Jun 28, 2007
This morning, when I drove from Pudong to Puxi on the Nanpu Bridge, I saw there is no car on the opposite of the Nanpu Bridge. This is very strange, since in rush hours, it is unbelievable there is no...
Keep Walking Jun 25, 2007
Recently, I started to learn management and marketing. It seems to be another interesting field besides coding and technology. :-) I am reading the book named Marketing Management and Drucker's The Management Practices. Interesting books. It takes some time to...
Chinese Characters Jun 24, 2007
I blogged about China for 5 years but still didn't mention the Chinese character. How can it be possible. Let me talk about the Chinese characters today. It is Completely Different from English I am not talking about the language...
The Dinner - Part IV - Elected Officials Jun 23, 2007
Let me break down the article into several parts to avoid being too long in one entry. Elected Officials If you ask me about a new word or new concept I learnt from the dinner, it will be a very...
Yifan has Hukou Today Jun 23, 2007
First, the name of my baby is finally determined. We decided to call him Wang Yifan 王逸凡. Out of all the name, we like this name best and there is no bad similiar meaning related to it. We are happy...
The Dinner - Part III - Government or Party? Jun 23, 2007
This is the part III of my dinner last night with mayors, city councils, and executives from city league and NCUCR... During our talk, we realized when people tried to understand the politics in China, the major problem or source...
The Dinner - Part II - NCUSR Delegation Jun 23, 2007
Well. I wake up in the morning (at 8:30 AM). I believe the delegate has already assembled at the lobby of hotel and heading to Suzhou. And me? The baby was like a alarm clock - he cried exactly at...
Wonderful Night with Mayors from U.S. Jun 22, 2007
Please note that I archived this entry under "West Meets East" category. I am just back from a wonderful night with some great persons from the delegation of National League of Cities/League of California Cities, and National Committee on United...
Arranging Hong Kong - Xian - Beijing Trip Jun 21, 2007
Readers asked me about how to arrange a trip in China. I understand that many tourist will do an around-China tour, so most of the tour is connected between multiple points, like Hong Kong to Xi'an, to Beijing, to Shanghai,...
Pre-Paid GPRS Sim Card in China Jun 21, 2007
Problem to solve: Visiting China for a short period of time, and GPRS is critically important. Solution After you arrive in China (don't need to worry about it. There are soooo many sellers about the SIM card at airport or...
Power Plugs on Train? Jun 21, 2007
Traveling in China via train is a good idea to experience the scenary of China and to form an idea about the relative locations and difference between the cities. But the problem is the Power Plugs. The common questions are:...
Setup a Blog like This? Jun 21, 2007
Many people asked me how to setup the similiar blog like this under their own domain and asked for price to setup a blog, and asked how much effort it needs. My most frequent answer was, go to blogger.com and...
Journal of Today Jun 20, 2007
From time to time, I just want to record one day of my life - recording every single day seems boring, but to record once every several month makes sense since the life and pace may change dramatically over time....
Where to Buy Genuine Software in Shanghai? Jun 18, 2007
People asked me about where to buy Software in Shanghai? I assume they are asking about buying Genuine Software. Why? Because there are fake software selling on so many streets and video-audio stores, but there are really very small amount...
Difficulties as a Foreign Visitor Jun 18, 2007
I am back from the chaos (happy chaos) brought by the baby boy, and getting back to the normal life. Well, you can never say its "normal" life again, since it is so different. I am back to the top...
Happy (New) Father's Diary Jun 15, 2007
Didn't update the blog as often as before - very normal for a new father - my night time was occupied (while, maybe attracted is the more exact word) by the little boy. It happens that these weeks are the...
Name of the Baby - Part II Jun 12, 2007
The dilemma (as Carroll put it) I am facing for the name continues. The good thing is, I still have time, but the more we think about it, the harder it seems to make a decision. The more you care...
Name of the Baby Jun 11, 2007
We are still thinking back and forth about the name of the baby. We are not going to give him an English yet (this is why), and there are at least 6 candidate names that we are still not able...
Pictures of my Newly-Born Baby Jun 10, 2007
It has been exactly one week (7 days!) since I posted my last entry about the arrival of our baby. I believe everyone (especially experienced parents) understands what I did - the first week of the boy is too precious...
My Baby Arrives Jun 2, 2007
At 1:30 pm today (June 2, 2007), my baby boy was born at International Heping Women and Children Hospital. He is 3526g in weight (or 7 Jin), healthy and lovely....