Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Jun25

Hong Kongers = Arseholes?

Looking at recent articles by bloggers in HK, there seems to be the conclusion that most native Hong Kong people and expatriates who live here are rude, obnoxious and tight?
So what makes people living in HK any different to those living in other countries? Is it the hectic lifestyle of working long hours, [...]

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Jun22

Dragon Boat Championships

Blimey, I nearly forgot about the Dragon Boat Race being held in Stanley.
I like the way the organisers have issued warming up procedures. Very handy, especially for us spectators.

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Jun21

White Face

Damn BWG beat me to it with his article on the White Face Creams which are frequently used by Chinese women. My Girlfriend uses the cream daily, opting for the expensive Nu Skin version. It seems to work, but don’t see the attraction myself. If she wants skin like me, then fine. [...]

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Jun21

Balancing of Microphones

Seems like when ever a Chinese Superstar is being interviewed, they have to carry their interviewer’s microphones. Surely with all their money, they could get someone to carry it for them!

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Jun21

Lifts

When going into the lift and upto my apartment, I’ve become aware of the floor numbers game. There’s an unwritten rule that the higher the floor you are on, the more expensive it is and therefore the more money you have. This may or may not be true, there just seems to be [...]

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Jun21

Boots and Swearing in English

Glad to see Boots The Pharmacy is starting up in HK, I used to bring a ton of their stuff back from England. I remember I was with my gf once and she bought something in the shop. The cashier asked if she had a “Boots Card”. My gf was mistaken and [...]

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Jun4

Giles Dawe Art Exhibition

My work is being exhibited in Admirality, Hong Kong at the Shan Gallery. Check it out if you are in the area, across the road from Genki Sushi:
Shan Gallert (Artmart)
Shop 1B – 1E
Lippo Centre
89 Queensway
Hong Kong
www.shangallery.com

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Jun2

No Air Conditioner Day

Saw this on the local news that it’s No Air Conditioner Day today as the Environmentalists wanted to bring to attention the daily energy that is used to power the machines. The news showed a local school with kids participating in the special day, but they all looked hot and bothered and ended up [...]

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May21

Don’t Touch

Saw this in a store – so I’m not supposed to touch this right?

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May21

One Nite in Mongkok and Maggie Cheung.

Seen the adverts around for this movie and it’s title is “Kill or be Killed”. Nice bit of promotion there for Hong Kong and those living in Mongkok!
The best actress award at Cannes went to Maggie Cheung from Hong Kong for her performance in the film Clean.
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Giles DaweHello! My name is Giles Dawe.

I am an Award Winning Web Developer / Artist.

I've been involved in the internet industry since 2000.

Currently based in Zhuhai, China. Copyright 2009.