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When is Nudity Becomes a Taboo

July 16, 2009 Opinion

Just read the article, When Do They Need a Fig Leaf?, on New York Times. This brought up an issue that I see fairly frequently. That is the presence of kids of opposite gender in washrooms. The article asks at what age should kids be prevented from running around in public or private home naked? [...]

My Life Without My iPhone

January 14, 2009 iPhone

Last Saturday I decided to sell my 1st generation iPhone. Believe me this decision did not come easily. Like most early adopters, I had been a user of the iPhone since it’s launch in June 2007. This was not easy given I live in Hong Kong. Back in those days; sounds like a long time [...]

Old Lady Playing Piano

October 30, 2008 Opinion

Old Lady Playing Piano Originally uploaded by Vinko T. I found this old couple setting up an electric piano on the sidewalk last night (around 21:00) in front of one of the busiest MTR (subway) station exit in Wanchai and Minibus stop. They are in their late 70s moving very slowly with many pieces of [...]

Make Over

May 20, 2007 Observation

I was sitting at Starbucks enjoying my English Breakfast tea. Next to me was two ladies speaking of plastic surgery as if they are choosing the latest pair of shoes. Pouring over plastic surgery before and after photos as excited as little boys looking over the latest edition of a comic book. Are these ladies [...]

Public Facilities

May 18, 2007 Observation

Recently, with the help of The Community Chest and HSBC, they built a brand new wide broadwalk in Stanley to replace the crowded sidewalks and roadway that were occupied by the restaurants which lined the main street at Stanley. I assume this facility is for the enjoyment of the general public. But upon closer inspection [...]

New Gestures

May 16, 2007 Observation

Do you live in one of the many countries around the world where the Nintendo DS-Lite had taken the populations by storm? Well I do and Hong Kong is one of those countries. People playing games on these consoles have developed a set of very interesting gestures. I will attempt to describe them to you [...]

Why Does Women Wear High Heels?

March 2, 2007 Opinion

In recent years I have noticed the high heels that women wear are getting higher and higher. From the typical 2 inches to the whooping 4+ inches. This trend is happening on the streets of Hong Kong and in the retail stores. With the heights in the stores going even higher. I do not have [...]