Archive for February, 2008

JobsInChina Presents LocalCurrency For WordPress

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Currency
Image Source: CoinsLicense

JobsInChina is proud to present LocalCurrency, a WordPress plugin that allows you to show currency values to your readers in their local currency.

For example: If a post contains 10 yuan, a user from Australia will see 10 yuan (AUD$1.53), while a US user will see 10 yuan (USD$1.39). (more…)

Speilberg Wrong To Withdraw From Beijing Olympics

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Beijing Olympics
Image Source: Beijing 4th Olympic Cultural Festival Closing CeremonyLicense

I don’t want this blog to become political, but I can’t let this pass. I’ve been watching the media storm about Steven Speilberg withdrawing from the Beijing Olypmics opening ceremony preparations because he’s not happy at the Chinese involvement with what’s happening in Darfur. (more…)

Mistress Day - Valentine’s Day In China

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Valentines Day Rose
Image Source: Red roseLicense

I’ve never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day and not just because I couldn’t find anyone to share it with! I’ve always seen it as a fabricated ‘commercial’ celebration - more about making money than about lovers.

Living here in China, I should be able to escape such Western customs, right? Wrong! Valentine’s Day is big here in China, especially amongst the youngsters, who seem to soak up anything Western. (more…)

Spring Festival Time - Happy New Year!

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

fireworks
Image Source: Blackpool Fireworks 2006 (China)License

Spring Festival, or Chunjie as it is called here, has begun! Tonight is Chinese New Year’s Eve. I thought I’d write a little bit about what happens in China during the Spring Festival. (more…)