Category Archives: Current Affairs

Shoot Me Now

Posted on May 24, 2011 by WoAi

Apologies for the lack of posts this week. I thought the world was ending last Saturday so I didn’t really plan any further posts beyond Caturday! So anyway, on to today’s topic – I spotted this cute couple while at … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Current Affairs, Fashion, Love and romance | 30 Comments

The Long Wait Is Over

Posted on May 9, 2011 by WoAi

So almost two months after the US launch, the second generation iPad was launched in mainland China last Friday to waiting crowds in both Beijing and Shanghai. As expected, massive queues formed at all locations the night before the launch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Geek Central, Shopboy | 32 Comments

The Royal Wedding Post

Posted on May 5, 2011 by WoAi

It seems some people were expecting a royal wedding post and because I’m the kind of guy who likes to please, well, here it is. I have to say I actually enjoyed the whole event for several reasons. Firstly, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Britain, Current Affairs, Love and romance | 12 Comments

Something For The Weekend

Posted on April 22, 2011 by WoAi

Today is of course Good Friday, the day we commemorate the death of Jesus on the cross. Obviously not much mention of that here in Shanghai (we all have to work today and Monday), but I thought I’d mention it … Continue reading →

Posted in Britain, Current Affairs, Sport | 9 Comments

Gaga @ M1NT Shanghai

Posted on April 18, 2011 by WoAi

Firstly, congratulations to Lewis Hamilton for winning the Chinese Grand Prix yesterday in Shanghai and stopping Vettel from running away with a third consecutive win. Although it was a Sunday night, I popped down to M1NT for an F1 after … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Entertainment, My Life, Nightlife, Sport | 37 Comments

No More Time Travel

Posted on April 14, 2011 by WoAi

If you were planning to go back to the 1960s this weekend, you may as well forget it and make alternative plans. After Twitter, Facebook and YouTube were banned in China, there has been a lot of speculation about what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Current Affairs, Entertainment | 16 Comments

A Lesson In Civility

Posted on March 21, 2011 by WoAi

There have been many articles written in the last few days about how civilised the Japanese have remained despite a disaster of unimaginable proportions being inflicted on their nation. People who have lost everything they own line up in an … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Current Affairs | 28 Comments

Salt Of The Earth

Posted on March 17, 2011 by WoAi

More Chinese silliness resulting from the crisis in Japan I’m afraid. Cities across China, including Shanghai, are experiencing a run on salt of all things, because the Chinese are afraid China’s salt supply will be contaminated by radiation from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Current Affairs | 36 Comments

Inspirational Ray Towler

Posted on March 14, 2011 by WoAi

After the last post, I thought I’d balance things out by linking to this inspirational Shawshank-esque story of Ray Towler which has nothing to do with Japan, China or cats, so hopefully nobody will be offended. Lord knows we need … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 19 Comments

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Posted on March 12, 2011 by WoAi

I couldn’t really put up a cute Caturday picture with what’s been happening in Japan. It wouldn’t be right with devastation and loss of life on such a large scale. You can read all about it on the front page … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Current Affairs | 94 Comments