Some non-traditional Hong Kong street food

Hong Kong being an international society, there are plenty of international food. But not only at restaurant, street food too. Lets take a look on the growing number of non-traditional Hong Kong street food along the Jordan Temple Street.

At first is this Pattaya BBQ, where you can find many such BBQ stalls around many part of Hong Kongs.

And the more and more popular coconut milk 椰清，椰汁. Not in this photo, usually you can see a long queue for it.

But still, my favourite drink is still 杨汁甘露, I get it at HKD 12 at 大良八记。

I love Hong Kong street food.

HK to pay half of the university graduate's salary

With the impact from financial crisis. Hong Kong government is going to have a plan with 4000 internship positions for university graduates. Goverment will pay for HKD 2000 dollars, while the employer pay another HKD 2000.

If the students decide go for a company at mainland China. Hong Kong government will pay for HKD 3000 dollars, and the employer may choose not to pay!

Will the HKD 4000 be the new standard for Hong Kong fresh graduate salary? Hong Kong government even urge the university graduate don't be choosy and picky.

新計畫中最矚目的，是政府斥資一億四千萬元，與大學資助委員會資助院校、自資大學及香港中國企業協會合推的「大學畢業生實習計畫」，預計可開創四千個大學實習生空缺，本地佔三千個，內地則佔一千個。其中，在港工作的實習生，政府會資助二千元，內地實習生則資助三千元。消息人士解釋，內地實習津貼額較多，因要應付內地生活費、交通費及住宿開支。

資助模式方面，僱主須先墊支付薪，其後憑每月糧單向政府申領每人二千元資助。本港實習生必須獲全面僱傭保障，內地實習生礙於內地法規限制，不能無經驗而獲工作證件，勞工處 會為內地生「包底」集體投購意外、醫療保險、個人損失及招致其他損失保險額五百萬至一千萬元不等。

A great steak at traditional chinese restaurant

Want to have good quality steak, not necessary at high class western restaurant. This traditional chinese restaurant at Jordan 山林道, called Golden Phoenix Grill Restaurant 金凤大餐厅, has over 30 years of experience in making steak. You will find it full house during Christmas Eve or Valentine. And how to order, just order the two that is most expensive one, around HKD $110 or $120. Forget those HKD $60 dollar one on hot plate. Those expensive one serve on glass plate, and the taste really good. But the house wine, so so, so forget the drink.

And you know how delicious it is? I forget to take photo to show you even I been there twice.

10% of secondary school children change partner 5 times a year

There is a survey of 1214 secondary school students from Hong Kong, you will be surprised to find out that 10% of them change partners 5 times a year, some even 9 partners one year. There 40% started their first relationship since primary. To see other information, here is the summary.

3.2% change partner 9 times a year.
10% change partner 5 times a year.
40% starts the first relationship during primary school.
70% can accept to have sex with age below 16.

As for how long a relationship last....

26% can maintain a relationship beyond half a year.
20% less than a month.
Most of them between two to three months.

Looks like I am getting old, it is too tired for me to change 5 girlfriends a year.

Enjoy MoneyBack Privileges at FORTRESS website

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Hope can get more discount.

黎姿 Wedding Photos

黎姿 gets married with the rich business man. Here are 3 of the photos (out of 5) that she releases to the media. Not very sure if she is pregnant, so got to wait for the time and confirm the rumour. But from the photos, you can see all the expensive jewellery.

黎姿與富商馬廷強連續兩晚於半島酒店補擺喜酒. 黎姿最痛惜的弟弟黎嬰, 為姐姐親撰及口述祝福語「Wishing you the Happiest-ever-after ever」，又坦言「快樂婚姻必須戀愛很多次」。黎姿更數度跟弟弟相擁. 相中見到黎姿是名副其實的「珠光寶氣」，戴上名貴珍珠耳環、頸鏈，最搶眼莫過於左手無名指的巨型鑽戒，流露幸福少奶奶甜蜜感覺。

Guess her retirement from the entertainment should be a confirmed case.

Hong Kong Jobless Rate 4.6% - Highest in 7 years

The newest jobless rate at Hong Kong is 4.6%, compared with the 4.1% reported for Dec 2008. Total number of jobless people reach 157,700, enough to fill 15 Hung Hom stadiums. This is the highest since 2001, and expect the jobless rate hit 6 - 7% after 3 months.

The HK BEA profit also reduce 99%, due to the first loss during the second half last year. This is mainly because they sell away all the so called "toxic assets". Hong Kong Hang Seng index droped below 13,000 on 17 Feb. And close slightly above 13,000 on 18 Feb.

The stock master 曾淵滄 says that:

上 一 回 ， 指 在 15800 左 右 出 現 雙 頂 回 落 的 走 勢 ， 調 整 至 12500 左 右 反 彈 ， 但 是， 14000 點 關 上 試 數 次 皆 破 不 了 ， 掉 頭 回 跌， 昨 日 跌 破 13000 點 ， 走 勢 惡 劣 。 從 圖上 看 ， 如 果 跌 破 12500上 一 回 的 低 位 ， 則 形 成 一 個 相 當 大 型 的 頭 肩 頂 下 跌 的 走 勢，下 跌 之 勢 可 能 更 重 ， 要 小 心 。

東 亞 業 績 大 倒 退 ， 幸 好 仍 未 見 紅 ， 李國 寶 說 ， 東 亞 已 賣 光 了 毒 資 產 ， 從 此 可 以 輕 身 再 上 路 。 東 亞 股 價 昨 日 逆 市 上 升 是 有 理 由 的 ， 相 信 明 年 業 績 可 大 大 改 善 。

Lets see how much still the stock index drops in the coming days.

Old School Party with Complimentary Cocktails

M1NT has joined forces with SilverBlack Card to produce a series of ‘Old School Nights’. This regular Thursday night event will show case the talents of local Hong Kong DJ’s both from M1NT and the SilverBlack Card with the essence of the music coming from those old school sounds.

Launch Party Details:
Date: 19th February 2009
Time: From 8:00pm
Complimentary Cocktails From: 8:30 – 10pm
Sponsors: Snow Queen Vodka
Entry: Open Door Policy Applies – BY RSVP ONLY
RSVP: Bookings@m1nt.com.hk / rsvp@silverblackcard.com .

Further Enquiries
For more information please contact:
M1NT: Tel: + 852 2261 1111 E-mail: evania@M1NT.com.hk
or
The SilverBlack Card: + 852 2815-7919 E-mail: benefits@silverblackcard.com

Celebrate your Valentine at a Traditional Hong Kong Restaurant

Not sure where to celebrate your Valentine, but how about a traditional Hong Kong restaurant 茶餐室？Don't think that they are just traditional, like this one at Temple Street, an old restaurant, but they even introduce a new drink called " 甜蜜鸳鸯冰" (the poster on the wall) for the Valentine celebration.

In fact, many movies have been shot in this restaurant. Their 排骨蒸飯 and 红豆冰 are really nice.

6 Performances / International Events for Feb and March at Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a city that never sleep. Plenty of world-class performances and exhibitions happen across year round. Just Feb and March, there will be 6 international events to be held in Hong Kong. They are Hong Kong Flower Show 2009, Disney on Ice "Princess Wishes" performance, Top Gear Live, Entertainment Expo, Ruby Seven Tournament, International Film Festival. Check out the details on each of them with the link provided.


Hong Kong Flower Show 2009
香港花卉展览2009
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/green/hkfs/2009/en/index.php
成人 - HK$14, 小童 - HK$7

2009年3月13至22日
上午9:00至晚上9:00
维多利亚公园

Featuring “Cosmos” as its theme flower, the event will showcase this exquisite plant and a rich profusion of exquisite potted plants, beautiful floral arrangements and gorgeous landscape displays by organizations from local, the Mainland and overseas. There will also be commercial stalls selling flowers and other horticultural products.

During the show period, a rich diversity of educational and recreational fringe activities will also be organized for the enjoyment of visitors of all ages. They include student drawing competition, photo competition, exhibit competition, music and cultural performances, floral art demonstrations, plant maintenance workshops, green stalls, guided visits, recreation programmes and fun games.


Disney on Ice "Princess Wishes"
迪士尼冰上世界 "公主的梦想"
www.disney.com.hk/onice
$390, $270, $150

广东话演出
(星期五) 2009年2月20日 晚上7时30分
(星期六) 2009年2月21日 下午3时正
(星期日) 2009年2月22日 早上11时正 及 晚上7时30分

英语演出
(星期六) 2009年2月21日 早上11时正 及 晚上7时30分
(星期日) 2009年2月22日 下午3时正

在小叮当的带领下，欣赏迪士尼七位公主的经典浪漫故事：与小鱼仙艾利奥一起探寻海底以外的世界、看白雪公主寻觅真爱......总之，不要错过这奇妙的冰上演出，这里是梦想成真的开始！


Top Gear Live Hong Kong
http://www.topgearlive.com.hk/
$988, $588, $288

2009年2月20日 晚上7时30分
2009年2月21日 下午1时30分, 下午4时正及晚上6时30分
2009年2月22日 下午1时30分, 下午4时正及晚上6时30分

Top Gear Live是全球最受欢迎，并获奖无数的人气汽车电视节目，这次搬上舞台，作全新的现场演绎，并集合了全球最顶尖的车手，浑身解数，施展精湛的飞车技术，再配合震撼的烟火及灯光效果，和精心设计的驾驶表演。香港作为世界巡演的其中一站，您又怎能错过！


Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2009
香港影视娱乐博览2009
eexpohk.hktdc.com/
2009年3月23日至4月19日

(3月13至22日)香港独立短片及录像比赛
(3月23日) 亚洲电影大奖
(3月23至25日) 香港亚洲电影投资会
(3月23至26日) 香港国际影视展
(3月22日至4月13日) 第33届香港国际电影节
(3月24日) 数码娱乐领袖论坛
(3月26至28日) 香港音乐汇展
(4月9日)IFPI 香港唱片销量大奖
(4月19日) 香港电影金像奖颁奖典礼

Entertainment Expo Hong Kong brings together key events in Hong Kong's entertainment calendar for film, TV, digital entertainment, music and other cutting-edge elements. The Expo provides a strong platform of spectacular events for business deals, screenings, recognition of industry excellence and of course, entertainment.


Rugby Sevens Tournament 2009
香港国际七人榄球赛2009
http://www.hksevens.com/

3月27日(星期五)，下午4:30至晚上9:15，
3月28日(星期六)，上午10:30至晚上7:15，
3月29日(星期日)，上午9:45至晚上6:40


The Hong Kong InternationalFilm Festival Society
第三十三届香港国际电影节
http://www.hkiff.org.hk/
2009年3月22日至4月13日

Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney and Ocean Park

Both the Chinese New Year celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park will be ended on 8th Feb. So this weekend is the last chance to enjoy the festival celebration at two parks.

Hong Kong Disneyland:

1月16日至2月8日: 早上10:00至晚上8:00
http://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/ (+852 1830 830)

在香港迪士尼，米奇率领众鼓手为您大锣大鼓庆新春，亦会在满布贺年装饰的米奇大宅，与您拜年庆新岁..... 沿途还会派发红，为您增添福气和喜气！快来乐园玩一转，恭喜发财！

Ocean Park:
2月2至8日: 上午10:00至晚上7:00
成人港币$208, 小童港币$103
http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/ (+852 3923 2323)

这个农历年，来自陕西的鼓乐高手将浩浩荡荡进驻海洋公园大树湾广场，而福禄寿三星将联同技艺高超的高跷人，带给您一个吉星拱照的牛年！记紧与金牛合照及接财神爷的红包！同场加映世界级冰上汇演――《冰上冒险奇缘》和精采的舞狮表演，还有人人有奬的贺岁大抽奬！

How to get there 如何前往:

1) 乘搭城巴629号专线（只行走星期二至日）由金钟或中环天星码头直达海洋公园。套票包括海洋公园入场费及来回车费，票价：成人每位HK$204，小童每位HK$102。服务时间：早上9时至下午4时由金钟港铁站开出，约10至20分钟一班；早上9时30分至下午3时10分由中环天星码头开出，约15至20分钟一班 。「城巴套票」可在金钟港铁站(B出口)、中环天星码头的城巴站或机场快线沿途各客户服务中心（包括机场）购买。

2) 乘搭城巴630号专线（只行走星期日及公众假期）由红�港铁站直达海洋公园。套票包括海洋公园入场费及来回车费，票价：成人每位HK$204，小童每位HK$102。服务时间：早上9时至下午3时由红�港铁站（近K16巴士站）开出，约30分钟一班。「城巴套票」可在红�港铁站大堂的顾客服务中心购买。

3) 逢星期一至五可于中环康乐广场乘专线小巴6号或于星期六、日及公众假期在皇后像广场外乘巴士29R号前往。

4) 于中环交易广场乘巴士70, 90号或于铜锣湾怡和街乘巴士72, 96, 592号，过香港仔隧道后下车，再行5分钟，海洋公园就在眼前。

Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals 2009 春节大型彩灯展览

Carnival programmes include Chinese ethnic songs and dance performance, golden melodies, roving entertainment, performance by district organization, palm reading, game booths, lantern riddle quiz, lantern installations and more. 綵燈會節目包括中國民族歌舞、金曲演唱、古裝人物巡遊、地區團體表演、掌相攤位、遊戲攤位、燈謎競猜及綵燈展覽等。

春節大型專題綵燈展覽 Lunar New Year Spectacular Lantern Exhibition 2009
神鵰俠侶．射鵰英雄 "Echoes of the Condor Heroes"
以綵燈演繹金庸名著的愛情故事 An Illustration of Louis Cha’s Romantic Legends
日期：23.1.2009 (星期五 Fri) – 1.3.2009 (星期日Sun)
地點：香港文化中心露天廣場 Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

新界西春節綵燈會 New Territories West Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
7.2.2009 (星期六 Sat)
7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.
荃灣沙咀道遊樂場 Sha Tsui Road Playground, Tsuen Wan

新界東春節綵燈會 New Territories East Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
8.2.2009 (星期日 Sun)
7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.
大埔海濱公園 Tai Po Waterfront Park

市區元宵綵燈會 Urban Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival
9.2.2009 (星期一 Mon) 7:30p.m. - 10:30p.m.
高山道公園及高山劇場 Ko Shan Road Park & Ko Shan Theatre

上述三區的綵燈展覽亦於2009年2月6至9日(星期五至一) 開放供遊人觀賞。 The Lantern Installations at three Carnivals will be open to the public from 6-9.2.2009 (Fri-Mon).

All the above 免費入場Admission Free 不設門票 No Coupons Required
查詢 Enquiries : 2591 1340 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/eo

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2009 香 港 马 拉 松

To celerate Standard Chartered Bank's 150th Anniversary in Hong Kong, the total prize money for the Full Marathon on 8 February 2009 (Sunday) will be increased to US$100,000. A total of HK$144,000 and Standard Chartered Hong Kong's 150 Anniversary plaques will be presented to winners who are Permanent Residents of Hong Kong.

Trophies will be presented to the first three winners in each category for 10km Challenge, Half Marathon Challenge and Full Marathon Race. Awards are presented according to Official Times (Gun Time). Certificates shall be awarded and sent to runners by post who finish within the specified time limits.

Each participant will be given a T-Shirt, Official Programme, Souvenir, etc. For more information, refer to the website.

37th Hong Kong Arts Festival 香港艺术节

Tomorrow 6 Feb 2009 to 8 March 2009 will be the Hong Kong Art Festival 香港艺术 again. Again, there are over 150 programmes and performances. You can see all the performances time table online with the link provided above. Some of the highlight of this festivals are summarized below:

Below are some of the highlight:

歌 剧
- 拉 脱 维 亚 国 家 歌 剧 院 《 阿 尔 辛 娜 》
- 拉 脱 维 亚 国 家 歌 剧 院 《 莫 桑 斯 克 的 麦 克 白 夫 人 》

音 乐
- 海 廷 克 与 芝 加 哥 交 响 乐 团
- 英 国 北 部 交 响 乐 团 及 合 唱 团
- 奥 玛 尔 ． 苏 萨 及 Afreecanos 乐 队

戏 剧
- 萧 伯 纳 名 作 《 卖 花 女 》
- 伍 斯 特 剧 团 《 琼 斯 皇 》
- 冰 岛 西 港 剧 团 与 英 国 利 瑞 克 汉 默 史 密 斯 剧 院 《 变 形 记 》

舞 蹈
- 中 国 国 家 芭 蕾 舞 团 《 牡 丹 亭 》
- 英 国 国 家 芭 蕾 舞 团 《 爱 丽 丝 梦 游 仙 境 》

戏 曲
- 上 海 越 剧 院 《 红 楼 梦 》 、 《 追 鱼 》 及 《 西 厢 记 》

Dining with Stars - Hong Kong Finest Cuisines 香 港 顶 级 餐 馆

Want to know where is the finest cuisines in Hong Kong, be it Chinese, Asia, European or International. Again, the Hong Kong tourism board come out with this website Dinning with Stars, to tell you what are the top food in Hong Kong.

To be frank, I doubt I try any of them. Many of them are high class restaurant in the hotel.

Hong Kong Tram Guide 香 港 电 车 地 图

Hong Kong Tram, costs you only $2, but it is fully of history and can bring you to many interesting places and districts. Finally, the toursim board introduces this Ding Ding Hong Kong Tram Guide, that will tell you what to see, what to eat at every tram stops. With this guide, you will be able to visit most of the places on Hong Kong Island.

At Sheung Wan 上环, you'll find an amazing array of traditional Chinese herbs and medicine shops that give you an insight into the look, smell and feel of how Hong Kong was 100 years ago.

Central 中环 is the seat of government and the city's banking and financial centre. Skyscrapers and marble shopping malls sit side by side with colonial heritage. It's here that you can discover the real charm and the legacy of this 'East meets West' cosmopolitan city.

Wan Chai 湾仔 has evolved from a fishing village into the most famous nightlife district in Hong Kong. As well as being a modern hub for art, culture and business.

Causewaybay 铜锣湾 is a mecca for style-conscious people hunting for the latest and hottest fashion items whether that's clothes, accessories or electronic gadgets.

Happy Valley 跑马地 is one of the few in-city race tracks in the world! Sitting in the stands, you're surrounded by high-rise residential buildings whose dazzling lights help create an amazing atmosphere!

Tin Hau 天后, Fortress Hill and North Point 北角 are predominantly residential areas where old traditions live alongside the hurly burly of modern-day Hong Kong.

Tai Koo Shing, Sai Wan Ho and Shau Kei Wan 筲箕湾 present a kaleidoscopic tourist experience. Enjoy great shopping, visit a couple of fascinating museums dedicated to Hong Kong moviemakers and coastal defence, and then top it off with a harbour-front alfresco dinner!

Chinese New Year Market at Hong Kong (photos + videos)

Chinese New Year Market is something that everyone must visit before or during Chinese New Year. There are several big markets across Hong Kong. But nearly everywhere you will see similar stuffs. So what is being sold over there? And what is special for the year 2009? Lets take a look.

This year is "ox" or "cow" or "bull" year, so there will be plenty of soft toys on this animal.


Lets not forget the high tech stuff, such as iPhone, but this is a big cushion.

Then some funny pillow or accessories like the alarm clock in the shape of packet milk (on the right).

Flowers is a must.

Lets take a look of video at the market at Victor Park:

Remember, bargain the price before buying anything, the prices can vary from stalls to stalls, so don't buy at the first stall!

Hong Kong "home made" noddles, best for gift

Coming to Hong Kong and not sure what to buy for family? Here is one good choice, a "home made" noddles with no color and no preservation. It is a brand with over 50 years, and when you try the noddles, you know it is very different from those you eat outside. Somemore it has a good packaging, so is the best for gift.

Want to read more information, and want to know what are the selections available? Click to enlarge the boucher below.

It makes me hungry now.

Strategic Insights for IT Leaders in Global Financial Crisis

The global financial crisis has ratcheted up pressure on IT leaders today to manage more with less, particularly for those in the financial services sector. Being measured against performance standards of direct business benefit, IT leaders are obliged to gain a firm grasp on the latest technology advancements. Possessing an agile and highly responsive IT infrastructure is thus imperative in this rapidly evolving global market.

BankTech Executive Summit is an exciting and informative event bringing together IT executives and professionals from the financial services industry. The unique and professional forum has been used as a rewarding discussion and learning platform by hundreds of the industry's leading IT executives.

BankTech Executive Summit is the perfect platform to learn firsthand how fellow IT leaders have brought together the power of business and technology to keep their organizations on the cutting-edge and how to apply the best solution to your company. It guarantees an unprecedented opportunity to gather and explore novel techniques to retain competitiveness in the global marketplace. With the theme "Navigating through the Global Financial Crisis: Strategic Insights for IT Leaders in Financial Services", we offer the most informative and original perspective on pressing issues on the IT Leader's agenda, including:

* The Global Economic Outlook for 2009
* Reviewing Key Trends, Emerging Threats and Drivers for 2009 in Financial Industry
* Surviving the Global Financial Crisis: Leveraging Technology to Drive Profitability
* Managing IT in a Tough Budget Year
* Leveraging IT to Enhance Control on Operational Risks
* Information Security risks Management: Emerging Threats and Insights for Financial Institutions

Click here for free registration.

"Five Green" 五青 - a powerful fruit juices for all your problems

At Hong Kong, you can easily find a fruit juice stalls selling you fresh fruit juice without adding sugar. Usually they will also provide a table tell you whic juice is best for your problem, one example is shown here.

You free stress? Sleepless at night? Want to reduce weight? Sore throat? They got all the recipe.
One is the "Five Green" 五青 （芹菜，青瓜，青椒，苦瓜，青苹果）, very powerful, can nearly solve any problem. No harm try it out yourself.

I am trying one "Five Green" now...

芹菜 and 青椒 almost dominate the taste. No harm trying, good for body.