Archive for July 2nd, 2009

Crystal Cruises Brings Fashion To the High Seas

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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Crystal Cruises has launched as new fashion concept on board the Crystal Serenity this fall in the form of a “Style Desk” aboard Crystal Cruises’ new “Sun, Sea and Euro-Style” sailing this fall. The

Plastic Bag Uses

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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It’s just less than a week before we start getting charged for plastic bags. Fifty cents is quite significant especially to those who often require several pieces every trip to the grocery.I guess many

What Indoor Smoking Ban Means

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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After imposing the smoking ban on many public areas in 2007, there were businesses spared from this mandate. They include bars, nightclubs, clubs, mahjong parlours, massage establishments and bathhouses

Why Outlaw Outdoor Dining?

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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Joyce Hor at NYTimes nails it on the head when she talked about a looming ban on Hong Kong’s outdoor dining. The government is set to impose a ban on outdoor dining in July, which kicks in tomorrow. Not

Michael Jackson Tribute: My Favorite Songs

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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I grew up listening to Michael Jackson’s songs and his death definitely robbed me of chance to listen to new songs he might otherwise write and perform. Nevertheless, here’s a showcase of my favorite

Wanted: English-Speaking Hotline Operator at Amandi Elevator Firm

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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Sometimes freak situations make companies realize what seems to be missing in their organization. In this case, it’s the provision (or lack thereof) of customer service personnel who are can speak both

Making Domestic Helpers More Competitive

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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In the past I heard a lot of grumblings about Philippine Overseas Employment Agency’s requirement that domestic helpers undergo training before they can leave the Philippines. Such trainings are related

Taking Public Photos in Hong Kong

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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This morning I witnessed a terrible verbal tussle between a local photographer and an elderly vendor at Wan Chai market. Both guys are in the middle of heated exchange of words backed up by aggression

Hurry, Ocean Park To Raise Entry Fee

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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Ocean Park will soon raise its entrance fee. Blame it on the sagging tourism numbers and new attractions that recently opened. The undisclosed rate hike might affect how visitors come into the theme park

The Impact of Shutting Down Schools Due to H1N1 Virus

Posted by xbox on July 02, 2009
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There were 28 more cases of swine flu cases in Hong Kong, making it 348 in total as of mid afternoon yesterday. The Philippines yesterday reported Asia’s first H1N1-related death as a 49-year old woman