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Some funny pictures from China about the Olympic Games

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Here I found some funny pictures about the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The first is how the waitress are trained to smile. As we can see, everyone one is taking a pencil in her mouth. Thus to make sure that only 8 teeth are shown to the others.

The second one here seems to be a "balance training". Everyone is taking a book on her head and keep it there. As we can see from this picture, even when having a book on head, they are smiling so sweet ;)

Anyway, I don't quite understand how to explain this picture in English properly, maybe you can give me some tips?

Then, the last one (Fuwa girls), just for fun:

 

PS: One more for fun (Fuwa comic version) ;p

 

FYI: Most of the pictures are originally from club.163.com, some are from xiaonei.com.

The "World of Warcraft" version of "You are welcome to Beijing" song

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A couple of weeks before, Celia at ifgogo translated this great song to English here. However, now I found one even more creative than the original MTV. It just takes advantage from the characters in a world wide famous game: World of Warcraft and then made up the whole song a brand new MTV.

It's really so funny in another style, enjoy it :)

(Though I tried my best, I still have no idea about who created this great video)

Helicopters over Beijing

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I heard very big noise when I was sleeping this morning. I am a little scared for the noise is really too big, just like some "big stuff" floating right above me. Then a roommate told me that they are helicopters.

People at SMTH (A very famous BBS in China, especially among people lived in Beijing) are also talking about this issue. They said it could make people feel more safe – that they are protected even from possible air attack?

However, I really hope there would be no terrorists and the Game would be successfully held. As the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games coming sooner and sooner, it's really a crisis time for everyone in Beijing.

FYI: Today is August 1st, also known as the 81th Army Day of China.

China blocks all electronic devices delivery for Olympics 2008

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Yesterday I went to a post office to send a video-camera to my friend with EMS.But  the employee there said that I can't send a video-camera since it's being blocked while Beijing Olympics goes on.

So i turned to some other express service provider.Unfortunately all of them told me that i can't send out a video-camera during Beijing Olympics.

And finally a provider which name:Shentong Express confirmed my suspects.They said that all electronic devices delivery are blocked during Beijing Olympics.

I also bought a PSP on Chinese C2C website 'Taobao'.Today the seller called me to tell me that he couldn't deliver my PSP to me.Because the express service provider said it's being blocked.

oh what a pity!It seems like you can't deliver any electronic devices in China during Olympics.it makes me feel angry about the Game.

To ensure the security of Olympics, people in beijing are getting safety-check

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Update on July 22 ( July 21 in the U.S ):

Here's my personal experience and tips, hope this could make sense for your travel in Beijing:

  1. The subway security check
    My experience: The line 10 subway in Beijing is now also asking people to take security checks.
    Tip: Please don't bring strange "liquid" with you, or you will be asked to take a taste ( what if that's your urine for a health check? )
  2. The university security check
    My experience: The UIBE (University of International Business and Economics) is asking people who enters its campus for related "credentials".
    Tip: Please find a student who studies in the specified university you wanna enter. Or you may have to fill a very complicated form :)

Though we all know that "security checks" are only a palliative (measure) in the fight against terrorism, we have to face something sometimes, here is the picture:

(I am sorry that the picture is removed for unknown reasons)

Anyway, I don't care about the Games itself much, nor do I care about the politics, I just how that everyone can be safe and undisturbed.

You are welcome to Beijing! - 北京欢迎你！

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(Last Update on July 22, feel free to spread this URL: http://www.ifgogo.com/147/welcome-to-beijing-olmpic-games/)

There is only 20 days to go for the great Olympic Games in Beijing! I believe many of you may have already heard the popular Olympic song "Welcome to Beijing". Now, I've translated the lyric into English. Now let me share this with you all:

迎接另一个晨曦 带来全新空气 （正阳门箭楼）
Greet the first sun raying in the morning, feel the fresh air coming with it.

气息改变情味不变 茶香飘满情谊 （国家体育场“鸟巢”）
Friendship persists with the change of flavor. Fragrance of the tea transmits our affection

我家大门常打开 开放怀抱等你 （德胜门箭楼）.
The Chinese door is always open, we open arms and wait for you

拥抱过就有了默契 你会爱上这里 （北海公园白塔）
Cuddle together, know each other. You are sure to love here.

不管远近都是客人 请不用客气 （普渡寺）
You are our most beloved guest no matter you live near or far away. Please make Beijing as your home.

相约好了再一起 我们欢迎你 （中华世纪坛、书法）
We promised to be together, you are welcome

我家种着万年青 开放每段传奇 （北京大学未名湖畔博雅塔）
We plant an evergreen. Every blossom tells a Chinese legend story

为传统的土壤播种 为你留下回忆 （太庙）
Sow for this amazing land. Gain you unforgettable memory

陌生熟悉都是客人 请不用拘礼 （国子监琉璃牌坊）
You are our most beloved guest no matter you are familiar or strange to us. Please enjoy your stay here

第几次来没关系 有太多话题 （老北京四合院、皮影戏）
It makes no difference how many times you came to Beijing. We have too much to share

北京欢迎你 为你开天辟地 （八达岭长城）
We hope to see you all in Beijing. A brand-new world is set up for you.

流动中的魅力充满着朝气 （琉璃厂北京画店、窗花、折扇）
Sport's charm bursts with dynamic spirit.

北京欢迎你 在太阳下分享呼吸 （奥林匹克水上公园）
We hope to see you all in Beijing. Share the mood in the sunshine.

在黄土地刷新成绩 （国家大剧院）
Hope for making new records on this amazing land.

我家大门常打开 开怀容纳天地 （国家跳水中心“水立方”）
The Chinese door is always open. At here heave touches earth

岁月绽放青春笑容 迎接这个日期 （糊风筝）
Time reflects the age of youth and joy, files towards this special date

天大地大都是朋友 请不用客气 （奥林匹克水上公园）
We are all friends in this bid world. You are welcome

画意诗情带笑意 只为等待你 （画京剧脸谱）
Everything is ready. Just wait for you

北京欢迎你 像音乐感动你 （古观象台）
We hope to see you all in Beijing. May the melody touches your soul.

让我们都加油去超越自己 （社稷坛(中山公园)五色土）
Come on. Let's exceed our limits.

北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起 （四合院模型）
We hope to see you all in Beijing. One will be great if he has a dream.

有勇气就会有奇迹 （天坛坛门）
Wonders never cease if there exists courage.

Airplane Saved

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The airplane Shanghai Airlines FM9105 met with strong airstream on the air of Tianjin when it was on the way to Beijing. It took off from Shanghai and was in emergency 3 hours ago  (05:20 July 6th Beijing time). More than 20 people got injured and no death report. After the plane emergency landed in Tianjin, casualities were sent to hospital immediatelly.

An airhostress hurted badly and was in a dangerous situation.

The Beijing Olympic Medal Table Widget in English

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Announcement: The Widget is now switched to a "Medal Table" Widget.

Having been asked for many times, when Kingler asked me to do so, I have translated this widget into English today. Here is what it looks like:

So if you support China and the Olympic Games, just put this HTML code into your blog or website:

However, if you don't like the "recommended links", you may use this code:

Of course, available in Chinese here.

It's also available in Netvibes, WordPress and Facebook as:

  • (URL) 2008 Beijing Olympics Countdown (Netvibes widget)
  • (Download) 2008 Beijing Olympics Countdown (WordPress plugin)
  • (Application) Countdown to 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Facebook Application)

However, if you don't like it, just forget it :)

the sense of value is the key to the Torch thing

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I'm busy with the Intel contest, so i most forgot about ifgogo until Aw's post reminded me that there's a place for us to spread our thinking worldwide.

Martin Luther King left a dream for U.S. and for the world. Being the biggest east nationality , what did we leave behind? Or what will we leave behind?

Reports of Torch Relay Attacking from west media made me think a lot.Most of them came with compassion to Free Tibet Campaign(shorted as FTC).But to me who live in China and feel the fear that the campaign brought to me , i can't agree with their idea on the campaign.

Some Chinese can't understand why western people would support FTC.My idea is that we have different sense of value.They care about democracy and freedom while we care about stability of society.

From this we can know that many western people are truly blaming the situation of freedom in China. Supporting the FTC is just to show their attitude.They're not attacking China.Actually they're attacking an imagery enemy who hates democracy and freedom.Is that our country?No.So they're attacking nothing.Then why would you be so angry my friends.^.^

How to solve the 'sense of value' problem? Enhancing communication is the first step.We must open our mind and welcome western people to come to our land.Let them see what happens on this great land.We can't keep fighting against everything and everyone,it's conceited and not a wise choice.

But now,in China people like me can't spread our voice.Since the actions of abroad student did, the nationalist in China can't be stopped.I'm not blaming them,they did that for good willing.Now,nationalist controls the power.They don't care about truth;they don't like to think.What they only care about is honor、honor、honor.

The impression of a nation can't be made by words or campaigns.We need practical and real action.

To build a fair platform for communication is the way to solve this problem.Or else there will be another Torch-like thing in future.I can't image a life with campaigns after campaigns.

Peking Impressions

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This is the first time I've been to this city. However, since I don't want to use too much time describing subtle stuffs, let me cut this through and start talking about some impressions.

First, when I see those conductors on the bus, who don't sell tickets but just ask you to drop a coin, and those elevator drivers, or maybe captains or pilots or whatever you want to call them, I just think that for the first time I have seen a live and workable city in... Okay. This is not going to work. Let me rephrase it a little bit. The sphere of this city has greatly improved my confidence as being a Party member.

Second, service industry here seems to be undeveloped, and the service itself is not as good as in Southern China. Toilets in restaurants are not as clean as expected. There are no waiters handing towels to you after you washed your hand. Nobody cares about how long have you been waiting for your food. The worst situation - You walk in a store or a restaurant right after the service time is over, but there are still people working in it, they would just tell you, "We are closed". Maybe you would try to convince them that this wouldn't bring them any inconvenience, like "I just need...", and you would finally get convinced that you're really out of luck today.

Third, the whole city is really a huge parking lot during the rush hour. If you really got to travel during that time, you have two choices. One is that join the jam and get jammed; The other is that wait till the jam is over. No matter which you have chosen, your arrival time difference will be slight.

Although this city really has something that you can't find elsewhere, if you just want to have a modern life in China, there are still several choices out there, like Hong Kong or Canton.