Catshanghai

It’s been more than a week since Google announced that they were no longer going to censor search results on Google.cn in response to accusations that Chinese hackers were trying to spy on activists’ Email accounts and steal source code. I was almost expecting  the Sino Google apocalypse, but it has not yet happened. When [...]

I have been having a good experience using a 3G Internet connection in Shanghai for the last three months. Here is a brief reflection of my experiences using the service. 3G is high speed mobile Internet for compatible cellphones or laptops using usb modem. This service is now available in major Chinese cities. You can [...]

I'm back at work today after nearly three weeks in Guangzhou, southern China. As temperatures were set to plummet in Shanghai we decided to head south where the weather is much milder at this time of year. The trip was the first time we have been away since Jake was born. We went away as [...]

We enjoy films at home on a 90 inch pull down projector screen. One of the benefits of living in China is that the latest releases are available on DVD for less than $1. Even James Fallowes of the Atlantic admits to buying pirated DVDs while he was living in China so I don't feel [...]

Are they resolutions or a wish list? Here is a list anyway. Keep Jake's milestones documented with videos, pictures and blog posts Be a good dad, husband, employee and global citizen Write 100 blog posts Exercise 100 times Listen to 12 audio books covering a wide range of topics Cut carbon footprint by 10% Get [...]

Highlights of 2009 Jake’s birth Jake’s first swim Jake’s first smile Jake’s first laugh Jake sitting up Jake’s first plane ride to Guangzhou Valentine’s Day at Bacaro Family coming to see us in Shanghai Getting VPN to work in China Watching Zombieland Listening to Boduf Songs Setting up school Moodle site Lowlights of 2009 Execution [...]