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A Bon Voyage Rock Concert for Morgan Parker will be held tonight (Friday 25 February 2011) at Grappa's Cellar in Jardine House in Central in downtown Hong Kong. Confirmed performers for the evening are the funk crunching metal band Gong Wu, indie folk pop band Noughts & Exes, and expat rock bands Absolut Crap, Donner …
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Social Media Week ended on a high note Saturday 12 February 2011 with a full schedule of activities. Steven Ballantyne, CEO and Founder of Expedition Project Management (EPM) Â Asia, Ltd, moderated a panel discussion on travel blogging and the benefits of social media as a means to share travel experiences. It got off to a …
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A Bon Voyage Rock Concert for Morgan Parker will be held on Friday 25 February 2011 at Grappa's Cellar in Jardine House in Central in downtown Hong Kong. Confirmed performers for the evening are the funk crunching metal band Gong Wu, indie folk pop band Noughts & Exes, and expat rock bands Absolut Crap, Donner …
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As Social Media Week soldiers on in Hong Kong this week, Michael Taylor ponders on what seems to be on everyone's mind at the events he is attending: that sticky issue of friends, followers, and stats. From hits to page views to unique visitors to robots – what are we to make of all this recently …
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Morgan Parker to travel from 20,000 kilometres fon motor bike from Hong Kong to his native Australia through 10 countries in Asia to raiser money for 10 charities.
When it comes to carrying large sums of cash, most Hong Kong travelers don't leave home with it, a consumer survey carried out by Visa reveals. Â Instead they prefer to withdraw cash at ATMs after they have arrived in their overseas destination. According to the Visa survey, 25% of Hong Kong travelers would rather take …
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Jim Thompson (1906 – 1967) is credited with reviving Thailand's silk weaving industry. An American who was sent to Asia during World War II, he fell in love with Thailand, settling in Bangkok after the war ended.  He is spoken of with almost as much reverence in the Thai capital as Abraham Lincoln is …
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With Asia Club miles about to expire, Michael Taylor has to act fast – use them or lose them. Cashing them in isn't easy. In the end, he succeeds, resulting in a round trip ticket to Bali. This is the third in a four part series. Service With a Frown in the Land of Smiles …
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The Playboy Club Sands Macao celebrated its grand opening on Saturday 20 November 2010, throwing open its doors to VIPs and high rollers from Hong Kong and around the region. Jessica Hsuan, Michael Wong, Bonnie Gokson, Terrance Yin, Lisa S, Patricia Cheong, Scott Flanders, CEO, Playboy Enterprises, Inc., and Edward Tracy, President and Chief Operating …
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Shark's fin soup is considered to be a delicacy. It is a featured dish at many banquets. And it is certainly among one of the priciest items on the menu at many Chinese restaurants. So it came as a bit of a surprise when I learned that shark's fin itself doesn't have much – if …
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