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Comment on Hotspot Shield on Download.com blocked from China IP by sams

sams — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:11:19 +0000

anything else u got besides witopia?

Comment on Hotspot Shield on Download.com blocked from China IP by John Erik

John Erik — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:09:30 +0000

hey! yeah, i have no doubt skype will work fine from there with nothing special (besides high-speed internet).

as for other tips. my iphone has been incredibly useful — on it i have a chinese-english dictionary, google maps, and a phrase book. if you dont have an iphone, maybe consider getting a iPod Touch. seriously, the dictionary i have on my iPhone is so useful (i use DianHua with the voice extension). iPod touches are like $200, right? that’s just a little more than the price of a good stand alone electronic chinese-english dictionary. why not just buy an iPod T? … what else? if there are things you specifically have questions about please ask away.

tim ferris has some good tips on things, i especially want the towel he recommends. http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/07/11/how-to-travel-the-world-with-10-pounds-or-less-plus-how-to-negotiate-convertibles-and-luxury-treehouses/

Comment on Hotspot Shield on Download.com blocked from China IP by Bri

Bri — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:52:43 +0000

I’m moving to Xi’an for 5 months to study there. I’m really hoping Skype works. I’m not looking to use the SkypeOut or In feature. Just plain old webcam chatting. Is that possible? Also, what tips do you have for an American living in China? Anything I should bring that I won’t find there?

Comment on I really want to make an iPhone app that… by Eileen B

Eileen B — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:47:24 +0000

For those app developers that don’t know Objective-C and Cocoa Touch and don’t want to outsource development, check out localbeacon (an iphone app builder) at http://www.bigforge.com. Great for those who want to build just one app or developers interested in white label. Full integration of Twitter and Facebook.

Comment on What if Austin had a Startup District? the story thus far by zanaflex

zanaflex — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:32:40 +0000

a leafy tree with brilliantly white trunk and branches, and above it
elavil

Comment on Should I, use Tumblr more or treat my wordpress powered blog like Tumblr? by Rainbow Skill

Rainbow Skill — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:06:48 +0000

Comment on Facebook. Singles ads are outta control. by automotive

automotive — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:25:22 +0000

Seriously the ads are getting EXTREMELY repetitive now agreed

Comment on Hotspot Shield on Download.com blocked from China IP by Yukiko

Yukiko — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:29:28 +0000

I want to know how I can get connected to Facebook and blocked-China VPN and use Hotspot Shield. Please advice.

Comment on Pretty sure my iPhone is a goner. by John Erik

John Erik — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:30:41 +0000

UPDATE: Apple rep just extended my broken iPhone’s 1 year warranty because I won’t be stateside when it expires. That means I’ll (hopefully) be getting a brand new replacement iPhone when I return home!

Comment on Startups in Hong Kong by John Erik

John Erik — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:21:46 +0000

Tyler, I’m not really sure. I would check out the Cyberport area. Maybe hit up a Web Wednesday. Email me and I’ll intro you to the people I know of there.

Comment on The importance of knowing what 100 percent feels like by John Erik

John Erik — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:19:20 +0000

I wonder if there is a CrossFit place in Beijing…

Comment on Twitter updates, hackathons, YCombinator by John Erik

John Erik — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:17:51 +0000

Hey Damon!

You are totally right, all I talk about now is learning Chinese and, yeah, @Melissa. heh.

88 Spaces is up and running (http://88spaces.com). Due completely to the efforts of Markus and Lucas, the guys living in Shanghai.

The plan was that I would study here in Beijing for a couple months. Then, Melissa and I would move to Shanghai after the new year. However, after studying Chinese for 2 months, I realize I’m going to need a bit more practice and Beijing is the best place to do that. And, it’s looking like Mel’s job is not ready to let her head up to SH. Sooo, we’ll see.

As far as creating stuff. I miss it. I miss being behind something I believe in and helping bring it into existence.

Comment on Startups in Hong Kong by Tyler Whitlock

Tyler Whitlock — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:31:52 +0000

i just learned about coworking and came across this page when i was looking into HK groups. i usually just set up in a coffee shop somewhere, but are there any places where people get together – even just one particular coffee shop or something? sounds like a good resource

Comment on Twitter updates, hackathons, YCombinator by Damon Clinkscales

Damon Clinkscales — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:03:43 +0000

Hey John! Good to hear from you.

This post is reminding me about your coworking in China (88spaces?) and it makes me wonder how it’s going. When I do hear you talk, it’s usually about travel, Melissa, or Chinese…are you still attempting to create a coworking space and community there where you are? please forgive me if *I’ve* just missed it in the massive stream that is flowing my way these days.

Happy Thanksgiving. :)

Comment on Some excerpts from danah boyd. Information flow. by [Blog] Twitter updates, hackathons, YCombinator « think27

[Blog] Twitter updates, hackathons, YCombinator « think27 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:43:18 +0000

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