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EXPOrientation: 8 Lessons Learned from 2 Days at the Shanghai Expo

Looking around the Blogosphere I’ve been a little surprised, it seems like very few people have braved the crowds and surrealism of the Shanghai World Expo yet.  Seriously, what the heck?  It’s a once in a life time opportunity to see giant koosh balls, big green apples, and tooth paste wearing a sheriff uniform.  I have heard all sorts of rumours of out of control crowds, no food, no shade, no transportation, boring pavilions, and tons more scare talk.  Well fear not dear bloggees, I’m hear to tell you it’s not that bad.  I’ve had the pleasure of using two-thirds of my three day pass so far on May 8th and 22nd, and I’ve learned a few lessons that I’d like to pass on to anyone who’d like to read them in order to better enjoy your Expo time.

Haibao pushing stereotypes for World Expo 2010?

I caught wind of these “multicultural” Haibao images on the blog of James Fallows, and couldn’t help but feel they’re a bit… well… ummm… insensitive. I would like to think that I am one of the least politically correct people out there, and I groan even approaching the topic. Perhaps it’s just that in my [...]

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