Ordinary Gweilo
It's not big and it's not clever, it's just a Brit in Hong Kong writing (mainly) about Hong Kong
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Month: Jun 2011
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Last year I highlighted the appalling delays on flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong, but things have improved – as the SCMP belatedly reports Authorities give Cathay Shanghai connections a lift Surprise boost to air traffic flow shows what officials can achieve with determination, says airline chief Anita Lam Jun 29, 2011 The number of…
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Incredibly stupid story from the SCMP. Now TV have purchased the rights to the Rugby World Cup and will be charging viewers between nothing and HK$388 to watch the tournament. Well, what did anyone expect? Fan fury as PCCW cashes in on rugby cup Broadcaster tells home viewers and publicans they will have to pay…
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I’m a bit late with this, but good to see that Australia is doing something constructive to dissuade people from smoking: Ignore big tobaccos absurd fight against plain packs New Scientist 02 May 2011 by Simon Chapman Australia's bold plan to remove all branding from cigarettes and their packaging is a triumph for public health EARLIER…
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Top work by Now TV. They had the final of the French Open live (and in HD), and they showed the after-match interview with (runner-up) Francesca Schiavone, and then cut away to an advert break before (winner) Li Na got to speak. They returned in time for several minutes of waffle by the commentators before…
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The French cheese market in Tsim Sha Tsui turns out to be rather less spectacular than advertised: Come savor and buy over two hundred types of cheeses at the beautiful Hullett Courtyard, in traditional French-market style–the first time these were ever brought to Hong Kong! Actually a small room in a small hotel, with a couple of tables loaded…
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Small mistake in the news highlights email that the SCMP send out every day: I think that should be HK$136bn
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