Expat Show 2018
Interesting Videos
A collection of videos from around Shanghai.
Vape Expo
I made my way to entrance 1 of Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) for the The 1st Vape Expo Shanghai, as it was advertised as the main entrance – i did see a small sign with something about the vape show, but opted to proceed to the main entrance. I soon found there was […]
Future Forum
I got news of the “Prediction: Achieving the Future”; “Future of AI and Security” by the Future Forum at New York University’s Shanghai Campus so I had to attend, as recently I had peripheral involvement with the NF2 Tumor Genomics (AI Genomics) Hackathon. I made my way to the NYU Shanghai Campus on Century Ave, […]
W Hotel
Located at 66 Lvshun Road, about a 10 min walk from the Bund along Huangpu Road is the W Hotel (You can also take Dongdaming Lu/ East Daming Road). It offers 339 rooms and 35 suites and is part of the Starwood brands chain (Category 5). It is the anchor for the Sinar Mas Plaza […]
Viewing Platform
A new viewing platform was opened on July 1st. Cross Suzhou creek, head west to the Seagull Hotel. Look towards the parking area of the Seagull hotel, and you should see a gate with a security guard. He has a card to scan, which he will do automatically to open the gate for you. The […]
Dental II
Went to the dentist over the weekend. Due to weekend internet issues, I had to get an 3D x-ray again, but this time was with a newer machine – Kavo Pan Exam Plus. The root was re-treated and tested for suitability for a post. The current plan is for a post, a post cover and […]
Dental Issue
A couple days ago, I was chewing a nice hickory nut when noticed a mis-alignment in my teeth. Upon closer inspection it appeared that a crown had cracked at its base, which I assumed was the location of an implant. I contracted my dentist, but she was enjoying her day off. She did contact a […]
La Fete du Quebec
Yesterday found the ‘La Fete Nationale du Quebec” on the 5th floor of the Crystal Galleria Mall. Prices ranged from 200 rmb, all the way up to 350 at the door. It was fun to take pictures of the Quebec flag and to see the fleur-de-lis. https://cancham.eventbank.cn/event/9780/ http://www.quebecois.sh/ (http://monsecret.club/dev/shangaiqc/) http://www.international.gouv.qc.ca/zh/shanghai
Pride 2017
I happen to be at the 8ArtHotel and ran across the aftermath of the Pink Party which was part of Pride 2017 (June 15th to 18th ).
Line 71
The modern reincarnation is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT; Also called Bus Rapid Transit System [BRTS], busway, Transitway) which offers dedicated bus routes/lanes to reduce interaction with traffic. Route 71 (also known as the Shanghai Ba-Shi Public Transportation Group’s Medium-Capacity Traffic project) has 66 buses serving a 17.5 km route (~1 hour; ~17.5 km/hr), opering […]
Artistic View of Shanghai
Landing in Shanghai
Pilot view of landing in Shanghai
Dashan and Rick Mercer
Art in Shanghai
Art in Shanghai There are plenty of art performances, shows, and pieces throughout Shanghai. Many of the parks will have artists practicing their craft, and often they appreciate an audience or even are willing to teach you about their craft. Many art shows are randomly found simply through exploration. More public art is being promoted […]
Shanghai – “Not what I expected”
Across a pathway of white gravel stone and hanging strings of led lights which under a darkened ambience gave the feeling of starlights. Past a small patio and through a small door, surrounded by tree branches…