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The Prices Take Shanghai!: December 2008
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008. It's very kind of the Chinese to attempt to cater to us English-speakers by often translating their signage. However, sometimes a bit is lost in translation and the results can be very humorous. Among my favorites was this sign that was posted in a bathroom the other day:. Speaking up a virtue, not sin. By Chen Weihua (China Daily). China Daily 12/06/2008 page4. Copycat culture harms holders of IP rights. By Yao Ying (China Daily). China Daily 12/06/2008 page4. For months I'...
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: The Mall at....
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Sunday, August 17, 2008. We're packing now to head to the Olympics tomorrow where Michael Phelps made history! Hopefully the 2nd week will bring more excitement for the USA! In the meantime, you'll be pleased to know that even in Shanghai, we're really not too far from home. The other day we passed the annex to my hometown mall, conveniently located next to Macy's! The Mall at Short Hills. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Prices Take Shanghai! Our goings-on about Shanghai and China.
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: Olympics: From the Inside, a few quick thoughts....
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Olympics: From the Inside, a few quick thoughts. See below for follow-up). Birdsnest: Ranks in the top 3 of the nicest, cleanest public bathrooms I've been in China. We're talking Western toilets (aka seat vs squat), toilet paper (vs BYO-TP), soap, paper towels, the works! Rather than my usual hold-til-i-burst routine, which leaves me feeling ok about the nastiness because I have to pee so badly, I took advantage of these facilities twice during our 3 hour Track and Field event.
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: Taking a bird for a bike ride
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Thursday, August 14, 2008. Taking a bird for a bike ride. After our trip to the US (" BTD. Blog-to-do) , I brought my rollerblades. With me back to Shanghai. Yesterday, I rollerbladed. Around Shanghai for the first time. It was awesome, including the smog and 95 degree (35 celcius. Car, or even walking around. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me because the highlight of the trip was seeing an older woman on her even older bike with an even older wooden bird cage WITH A BIRD IN IT! All of the t...
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: Smile Shanghai
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008. You may remember me as Aaron from Rebecca and Aaron's blog. We've been way behind and we're going to try to start catching up and even retroactively blogging a bit. We have so many BTD (blogs-to-do) that we've have developed quite a BLOB (back log of blogs). Look for more F'n (frequent) posts soon. Here's one now. A few months ago, my sister forwarded me a website by Bren Bataclan and his Smile. These are fantastic photos of the SMILE. Well worth the 10,000 schlep! With the ...
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: An Orientation to Typical Chinese Airplane Food
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Thursday, December 11, 2008. An Orientation to Typical Chinese Airplane Food. The following was given to us on a China Eastern flight from Shanghai to Guilin. Clockwise from the top right:. 1) The tiniest cup of water you've ever seen on an airplane. Size: Average adult, 2 sips. A Dad, 1 sip (didn't your dad ever say, let me have a bite and then he'd eat half the sandwich? And a child = 3-4 sips. The water is good and clean, just highly rationed. 7) The small package in the top center are "Aviation Pickl...
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: July 2008
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Thursday, July 31, 2008. I am the "International Office Lady". I've been keeping this story to myself for over 3 months. but now it is official: I am the International Office Lady. So, what exactly. The International Office Lady? Http:/ www.rayli.com.cn/. Even though the website is in Chinese, its a fun and interesting site to visit. Every month, Rayli: Her Style. Publishes a one page profile on an international lady who is currently working in China. And. I was selected to be the August Lady! Picture th...
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: Pros & Cons List of Beijing Olympics and Lauren arrives to Shanghai!
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Sunday, August 24, 2008. Pros and Cons List of Beijing Olympics and Lauren arrives to Shanghai! Cheap food and drink! 050 for water, $0.75 for beer). Cheap taxis (usually $2-$4 per ride, no tipping). Reasonably priced official gear ($15 polo). All birds nest seats covered (so rain wasn't an issue for spectators) but plenty of sunshine. Efficient and rapid security at main gate. Affordable original ticket prices ($9-$100). With a ticket to a venue one could hang out inside the Olympic Green all day. Ran o...
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The Prices Take Shanghai!: Olympics.... We've arrived
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Monday, August 18, 2008. Olympics. We've arrived. Our first pics from Beijing. If you look closely, you can see the Olympic torch in the Birdsnest. The buildings are as amazing in person as they appear on TV. More to come. Tomorrow from the inside! By the way, I figured out how to post to the blog directly from my phone. Pretty cool! I am oh-so-jealous of you guys! These pictures are really great! Looking forward to hearing (and seeing) about your trip! August 18, 2008 at 7:19 PM. Re: Fridays Today Show.
