Category Archives: Current Affairs

Hello Kitty – For Men!

Posted on December 31, 2007 by WoAi

Yes, just as the cosmetic firms have grown their market by developing ranges for men, Hello Kitty have now turned their attention to the manbag carrying section of the population.  Apparently the character has been adapted to be more “rugged” … Continue reading →

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One Giant Leap For Commuters

Posted on December 28, 2007 by WoAi

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” – Neil Armstrong, 20th July 1969. I think the Shanghai Daily writers have been watching too much Star Trek recently.  Not one but two lead stories today by two … Continue reading →

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Christmas In China

Posted on December 25, 2007 by WoAi

My Christmas Eve dinner – roast turkey, cranberry, roasted and mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, cauliflour, sausages wrapped in bacon and of course, Brussels sprouts and gravy. It’s just another ordinary working day here in the People’s Republic of China, or … Continue reading →

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Gasp, Illegal Child Labour at The Westin!

Posted on December 24, 2007 by WoAi

I usually go home to London for Christmas but this year, I’ve decided to stay in Shanghai.  Well, when I say I have decided, what I mean is I was too disorganised to arrange anything and now it’s too late … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Not Cricket

Posted on December 21, 2007 by WoAi

For non-English readers, the title is a phrase we sometimes use when something’s not fair or right. And it couldn’t be more appropriate than for this story in today’s press about the Cuban cricket team who were due to attend … Continue reading →

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Travel Mental Disorder

Posted on December 12, 2007 by WoAi

I often find that real life is so much more stranger than any fiction. But enough about my sex life …. I was amused to read today about a tour guide who basically went beserk and started stabbing tourists in … Continue reading →

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Scum

Posted on December 9, 2007 by WoAi

I’m aware that my serious current affairs posts are a lot less popular than light hearted fun, but nevertheless, I can’t not post this story about a high ranking diplomat and his wife who adopted a 4 month old baby … Continue reading →

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Boom

Posted on December 4, 2007 by WoAi

I’m a few days late with this, not sure how I missed it, but an explosion at a petrol station in Pudong killed four and injured about 40 last week.  One of the dead was a cyclist hit in the … Continue reading →

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Evel Knievel RIP

Posted on December 1, 2007 by WoAi

I remember as a kid having an Evel Knievel toy set with a bike that you put on a stand and wound up with the lever then released the bike and it would shoot off towards the ramp and fly … Continue reading →

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20 Million Dollar Takeaway

Posted on November 30, 2007 by WoAi

89 year old widow in England dies and leaves her 10 million pound estate to the owners of her favourite Chinese takeaway restaurant. Since her son already died, the widow’s nephews and nieces are contesting the will on the basis … Continue reading →

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