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Shanghai Buses

Is Tonli on the way from Shanghai to Suzhou?

Can anyone recommend an itinery for an overnight trip from Shanghai to Suzhou with a side trip to Tongli (inculding start time, return time and mode of transportation)?

I am thinking of taking the bus from Shanghai to Suzhou, spend the night there, then return to Shanghai the next day. If possible, I like to take the Tongli excursion on the Suzhou Shanghai jleg. Otherwise, I am starting from Shanghai again for the Tongli excursion.

Should I make Shanghai Luyou Jishan Zhongxi the hub? Is it at Shanghai Stadium?

Posted by ED at 2006-09-30 04:11:43. More

Secret Wealth Spam

Hey Jian Shuo Wang,

Check this out; received today: (apparently some of the details have changed....looks like you were going to get a better deal, despite you were asked to actually GO there! LOL!)

Message:
From : Anita Bamba
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
West Africa.
Please reply me through my private e-mail address (anita_bamba1010@yahoo.com)(anita_bamba1010@yahoo.com)

APPEAL FOR URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE.

Dearest One,

Permit me to inform you of our desire of going into business relationship with you. I am quite aware that my message will come to you as a surprise because it is indeed very strange for someone you have not met before to contact you in this regard.
I am Ms Anita Bamba the only daughter of late Chief.and Mrs. Dikko Bamba. My father was a very wealthy Coccoa merchant in Abidjan, the economic capital of Ivory coast, my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip .
My mother died when I was a baby and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on October 2004 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of (Seven million,five hundred thousand United State Dollars).USD($7.500,000,00) left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan,that he used my name as his only daughter for the next of Kin in depositing of the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate or hotel management.
Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:
(1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to.
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 22years.
(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and also to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover,Dear I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas.
Furthermore,Dear please indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be conclude within seven (7) days you signify your interest to assist me.
Anticipating to hear from you urgently.
Thanks and God bless.
Yours Sincerely,
Anita Bamba
Please reply me through my private e-mail address (anita_bamba1010@yahoo.com)(anita_bamba1010@yahoo.com)

Not only is this a ridiculous scam; it is something that possibly domestic authorities should become aware of :)

My Grandfather used to say, "if it seems to good to be true, it usually is"!

Be good, stay healthy, and remember ... Money can't buy you love!

Posted by Ed at 2005-03-14 06:00:37. More

To Focus or Not?

You've watched your visitor count go up, so you know you're successful.

The previous comments are correct: Persistence has paid off, because your site offers continuity; and personal orientation has paid off, because you are a person of many interests and extensive curiosity.

It also has to be said that you are fortunate to be located in a place that will be the focus of great - and growing - international interest for the forseeable future.

I teach in a US business school, and you should know that you have given me points to discuss in class and that your blog has provided me with discussion points that have assisted in getting some of my Chinese students to contribute additional insights in their written work and in class.

And I enjoy being able to feel the enthusiasm with which you approach your life.

Keep doing what you do!

Posted by Ed at 2004-07-24 01:01:53. More

PVG: Maglev Started Carry Passengers

Thanks for all the great information and lots of pictures. I sure wish all the airports would look at your site and do as good a job!
I'll be passing through Shanghai later this month on my way to Wuhan (and yes, I found the Bus #1 information to change airports -- thank you) and then back through on my way home (to Phoenix Arizona, USA) a couple of weeks later.
Have you heard what date the Maglev might be open for normal use in October? That would be fun to ride but I guess I'm also nervous about moving that fast so close to the [hard] ground!
Thanks again for all the hard work to help your international friends.
(And my congratulations to all of China on a successful trip to and from
space!)

Posted by Jian Shuo Wang

Posted by Ed at 2003-10-17 09:28:23. More