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Where I write things out: meals worth remembering, trips, gadgets, and the odd strong opinion.

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  • November 7, 2006

    Mark of a Tourist

    Have you walked along the streets of your city and notice from far the approach of tourist to your city?

  • November 6, 2006

    Are You Being Tagged

    Ever seen those brand labels on the sleeves of suits? Normally this is found in a store before these suits are sold and are still hanging on the racks.

  • November 4, 2006

    Another Landmark Giving Way

    On November 12, 2006 Hong Kong will loose another landmark since 1957, the Central Star Ferry Pier in the Central district.

  • October 31, 2006

    Hubble Space Telescope

    It is hard to believe that the Hubble Space Telescope, a history making astronomy tool, has already been in space for 16+ years (first launch in April 24, 1990).

  • October 27, 2006

    Track Day

    Today was the first time I ever had a chance to drive a sports car on a race track. For someone who loves driving and cars this is definitely a special day.

  • October 27, 2006

    Movie Review: World Trade Center

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  • October 27, 2006

    Track Day

    Today was the first time I ever had a chance to drive a sports car on a race track. For someone who loves driving and cars this is definitely a special day.

  • October 21, 2006

    CSIs in the Dark

    I am sure most of you have seen the TV shows “CSI” (Crime Scene Investigation) or either of its spin offs “CSI: Miami” and “CSI: NY“.

  • October 20, 2006

    Penalties to Discourage

    If fines are there to discourage potential offenders, then why do they say:

  • October 14, 2006

    Another Attempt from Microsoft

    Another attempt for Microsoft to further break the web sites around the world.

  • October 10, 2006

    Hongkish

    What I am referring to is the style of written English in Hong Kong; Hong Kong English aka. “Hongkish”.

  • October 9, 2006

    Movie Review: Click

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  • October 8, 2006

    Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada

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  • October 3, 2006

    Shall McD’s Change Its Strategy?

    Many chains in the Service industry will have a particular customer service style for them to differentiate themselves among its competitors.

  • September 21, 2006

    Ostrich Approach

    Often dictatorship and communist governments would take the “turn a blind eye” approach to social issues. I call it the “ostrich approach”, what one does not see does not exist.

  • September 20, 2006

    Technology Not Always the Solution

    Having worked in the technology field for the past 17 years and an avid gadget guy, I am the first to admit that a technical solution is not always the best solution.

  • September 11, 2006

    Movie Review: The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift

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  • September 10, 2006

    Movie Review: The Lake House

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