TV Woes

Something happened to the TV. Yesterday, I went to check the news on CNN and there was no sound, then started flipping channels and many of the foreign channels were snow - the main one being STAR WORLD - which is what American Idol is shown on. Yes, I know I'm gonna get people saying "why in the world do you watch that show?"! But it's a fun, entertaining show and it airs 12 hours after showing in the States, so it's current! They've also been showing the new season of Heroes (so 1/2 a season behind the States) and we have just seen 2 episodes. But now that something is wrong with the satellite, I guess the illegal DVD shop keeper will get some more of our money! Too bad they won't be selling the Democratic debate that was on CNN today. I could watch it - with no sound and that doesn't really help in a debate! I was very disappointed not to be able to watch the debate today and will have to try and find some clips on YouTube.

One very cool thing that has been going on - Expats from all over the world will be allowed to vote in the Democratic primary at Democrats Abroad. The deadline for signing up for the primary has passed, but you can still sign up to get a ballot for the upcoming presidential election! There have been a few OBAMA rallies going on across China - at least in Shanghai and Beijing - and I believe his wife even phoned in to speak to one of the groups live.

It is snowing again here - just started an hour ago - at first, really light snow twirling around - now it's quite heavy and at this rate will start piling up. It seems cold enough out that it will stick to the ground and roads fairly quickly. Lots of people are trying to leave today and tomorrow for holiday - not sure if it will happen for them! We have booked a hotel for a few days next week in Puxi (the other side of Shanghai from where we live) and are looking forward to seeing some fireworks from up high.

Since the TV is out, I spent a large portion of the day reading stuff around the web. For those interested in the EXPAT LIFE - check this out - or this. The first link is to an NPR segment about Alan Paul, a guy I met while living in Beijing. His wife's job is the reason they moved to Beijing and he also writes a column for the Wall Street Journal about being an expat (second link). He writes some good articles and I enjoy reading them.