I just watched this program on ATV World. Extremely good, highly recommended!!
Big Ideas for a Small Planet
As the name suggested, it's about environmental protection. The episode I watched is about people who used art to protect the environment, I remember there are photographer, architect, designer.
The photographer took pics in the Arctic Circle, places that used to have no trees/shrubs, now all these willows started to grow because of global warming! And they have used up all the water in the lakes, and so the lakes disappeared and no more fish for the local people!! Even coffin buried underground were exposed as ice melted!!!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Legco Election
Legco election will be held next Sunday. This year's election is special in a way that it is so near the Beijing Olympics. I am the kind of person who is used to watching most of the debates, reading the pamphlets, gathering some information before I cast my vote. This year, it is difficult.
Most of the people I know are going to vote for the Civic Party. I am no exception. (I still haven't made my decision on my functional constituency vote yet.)
Most of the candidates concentrated on universal suffrage and poverty in the debates. Poverty is a very important issue, I agree. Universal suffrage is also important.
What about the environment? Some of them do have a few suggestions like stop building "barrier buildings" (not sure of the term in English).
Even if I wanna vote green, I don't know how to choose.
Most of the people I know are going to vote for the Civic Party. I am no exception. (I still haven't made my decision on my functional constituency vote yet.)
Most of the candidates concentrated on universal suffrage and poverty in the debates. Poverty is a very important issue, I agree. Universal suffrage is also important.
What about the environment? Some of them do have a few suggestions like stop building "barrier buildings" (not sure of the term in English).
Even if I wanna vote green, I don't know how to choose.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Typhoon at work...
When I set off for work yesterday morning, part of the sky is still blue...
And so few people in the West Rail train...
No day off for me... I can't even hear the winds blowing at work, haha...
Today, the sky is clear blue again after the typhoon, you can see the Lion Rock so clearly
And so few people in the West Rail train...
No day off for me... I can't even hear the winds blowing at work, haha...
Today, the sky is clear blue again after the typhoon, you can see the Lion Rock so clearly
Thursday, August 21, 2008
WWF- Climateer 3600
In light of the government’s giving out $3,600 electricity subsidy to all households starting September, WWF invites the Hong Kong public to practise energy efficiency and , save as much electricity as they can during the $3600 government electricity subsidy period. The biggest savers can win great low carbon prizes!The top ten electricity savers of the six categories (60 in total) will be awarded $4000 worth of energy efficient electrical applianices coupons.
The top winner of the six categories will also be awarded $8,500 to $16,500 (depending on the competition category) worth of Megaman lighting products and consultation services.
In addition, two energy efficient HP laptops and two Epson printers will be given away during the competition period. Stay tuned to www.climateers.org for updates.
I have already joined la, what are you waiting for? Start to protect the environment now, and do NOT use more electricity just because it's free!!!Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Liu Xiang again...
From Reuters:
..."Everyone will understand why Liu Xiang had to abandon competition due to injury, and we hope he will cast aside mental burdens and settle his mind on overcoming injury," said Xi, favored to succeed Hu Jintao as president in five years.
...A commentary on the People's Daily website (www.people.com.cn) criticized Internet comments that have speculated Liu folded under pressure on home soil.
"Perhaps a nation of 1.3 billion should not place the burdens of its aspirations on a boy's shoulders," it said.
I read from today's newspaper, someone said he paid money for the ticket, Liu should "sell his life" for this. This is just unbelievable, are there people who can really say things like this?
And one columnist said if Liu had such severe injury, he should not try to run. Imagine you're Liu, with the burden of 1.3 billion people, and say this again. Do you think he can NOT at least try to run?
Like all, I'm sad. I think it's an opportunity for Liu Xiang and all of the Chinese people to grow up.
Liu Xiang was still just a "boy" maybe before, but after overcoming all these pressure and failure, he will become a better man. It doesn't matter a lot in his life if he will win another gold medal or break another world record. (hey, world records will be broken after a few years, Olympics are held once every 4 years. One can only live his/her life once.) The thing that matters in the long run is being able to learn from life's experiences.
It is also an excellent opportunity for China to really grow up and stop being a kid who just happens to be taller than most, but is still a kid in mind. =P
..."Everyone will understand why Liu Xiang had to abandon competition due to injury, and we hope he will cast aside mental burdens and settle his mind on overcoming injury," said Xi, favored to succeed Hu Jintao as president in five years.
...A commentary on the People's Daily website (www.people.com.cn) criticized Internet comments that have speculated Liu folded under pressure on home soil.
"Perhaps a nation of 1.3 billion should not place the burdens of its aspirations on a boy's shoulders," it said.
I read from today's newspaper, someone said he paid money for the ticket, Liu should "sell his life" for this. This is just unbelievable, are there people who can really say things like this?
And one columnist said if Liu had such severe injury, he should not try to run. Imagine you're Liu, with the burden of 1.3 billion people, and say this again. Do you think he can NOT at least try to run?
Like all, I'm sad. I think it's an opportunity for Liu Xiang and all of the Chinese people to grow up.
Liu Xiang was still just a "boy" maybe before, but after overcoming all these pressure and failure, he will become a better man. It doesn't matter a lot in his life if he will win another gold medal or break another world record. (hey, world records will be broken after a few years, Olympics are held once every 4 years. One can only live his/her life once.) The thing that matters in the long run is being able to learn from life's experiences.
It is also an excellent opportunity for China to really grow up and stop being a kid who just happens to be taller than most, but is still a kid in mind. =P
Monday, August 18, 2008
Feels really sad just to watch how Liu Xiang struggled today
I like the ATV news version more, but can't find it on the web. I just hate to hear these TVB people talk. =P
Wonder if he can still compete in the next Olympics, he'll be 29 next time. And this time it's in Beijing, so it's more significant for a Chinese athlete.
I think he really did his best, struggled to overcome the pain. He'll always be a hero for Chinese people!
Wonder if he can still compete in the next Olympics, he'll be 29 next time. And this time it's in Beijing, so it's more significant for a Chinese athlete.
I think he really did his best, struggled to overcome the pain. He'll always be a hero for Chinese people!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Revisiting CUHK...
Went back to CUHK to get the library card today... it was also the CUHK Carnival today.
Saw this colorful building I've never seen before... dunno what it is...
Went to take a look at places where I've spent a lot of time...
Canteen is changed! So colorful!
Got this new building... so modern...
There's this new Chinese medicine garden!
See what is written
haha! You can see how much food you have used up
Never noticed words on the bridge before... =P
CC library changed so much
Sportsground so new... why is there a Hyatt here??!!
You can get Octopus points if you recycle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Olympics everywhere
Know why the Hyatt is here
Saw this colorful building I've never seen before... dunno what it is...
Went to take a look at places where I've spent a lot of time...
Canteen is changed! So colorful!
Got this new building... so modern...
There's this new Chinese medicine garden!
See what is written
haha! You can see how much food you have used up
Never noticed words on the bridge before... =P
CC library changed so much
Sportsground so new... why is there a Hyatt here??!!
You can get Octopus points if you recycle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Olympics everywhere
Know why the Hyatt is here
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Olympic fever... me being crazy taking photos at Megabox...
You can see the games on the huge screen.
Huge rucksack and small tent!! HAHA!
For testing your shoes...
I am just 1.58m...
Huge rucksack and small tent!! HAHA!
For testing your shoes...
I am just 1.58m...
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Day after Typhoon No. 8
Not even one drop of rain... I finally got the chance to wear the rainboots I bought, but not even one drop of rain, and I had to use my umbrella for the sun instead of rain...
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
McDonald's Breakfast and my eeePC
I chose Egg Sausage McMuffin set again not just because I love it (tho I do =) it tastes so good), also because the other breakfast sets are just so environmentally unfriendly with the disposable plates and covers. =P
I don't understand why they have "No Straws Day" to try to save the environment, you just compare the straw with the plate/cover... or maybe even with the plastic cover of the cup... you'll realise how insignificant it is, even though I opt to drink my coke without the straw. I forgot to ask them not to put in the ice cubes again! Every single time I try to drink this without a straw!! I forgot all those cubes are going to fall when I try to drink!!
And enjoy my breakfast with internet on my eeePC! YEAH! I can only surf the web, but not check emails, since there is still no way to access the internet securely at McDonald's.
Two posts about McDonald's on the same day, haha!
The real life story of this mentally retarded person in the McDonald's Commercial
I have never watched this commercial before until today. And I searched for it after reading the story of the couple. It's a must read!!
分享轉載：我們這樣相愛…麥當勞文叔文嫂愛得簡單活得快樂
Friday, August 01, 2008
Did we ever think about the consequences of the "small" things we did?
I remembered watching on TV: actor Li AhPeng threatening the Hong Kong reporter and barely able to restrain himself on violence against the reporter.
What I was thinking was that the Hong Kong reporter deserved that. It's so very understandable for a father to be protective of his own children.
Apparently most Chinese have the same thoughts as mine according to a poll on the web.
I still remembered explaining to my mom why the reporter wanted to get a picture of Li's daughter after watching that short clip on TV, as my mom is even more ignorant on celebrity gossip than me. (In case, you're just like my mom, his daughter got cleft lip.)
Why is it that we want to see what his daughter looks like?
Come to think of it, why is it that we want to know about these celebrities who have nothing to do with us? This pathological curiosity is driving these paparazzi into doing crazy stunts.
So many reading materials in the world, so many types of entertainment, why do we need to read about these celebrities? Even if one hate reading "words" and just want to read a magazine that requires no brain cells at all, one can just read a magazine on travelling or food, right?
If there's no market, this type of stuff simply won't happen.
Same thing with printing 10 pages of the same thing just for convenience's sake. If you think about the consequences-- the sheer number of trees it will involve if everyone in the world uses 10 more sheets of paper.
Instead of saying the 10 sheets of paper I used , or the one magazine I bought is not going to make a difference to the world, think about this-- if everyone keeps saying the same thing like this, this world is never going to change.
How come so many people agreed with the actions of Li AhPeng in protecting his own child, yet the magazines' sale is still so strong? If you think protection of children is important, why not start protecting his children by stop reading these gossip magazines?
What I was thinking was that the Hong Kong reporter deserved that. It's so very understandable for a father to be protective of his own children.
Apparently most Chinese have the same thoughts as mine according to a poll on the web.
I still remembered explaining to my mom why the reporter wanted to get a picture of Li's daughter after watching that short clip on TV, as my mom is even more ignorant on celebrity gossip than me. (In case, you're just like my mom, his daughter got cleft lip.)
Why is it that we want to see what his daughter looks like?
Come to think of it, why is it that we want to know about these celebrities who have nothing to do with us? This pathological curiosity is driving these paparazzi into doing crazy stunts.
So many reading materials in the world, so many types of entertainment, why do we need to read about these celebrities? Even if one hate reading "words" and just want to read a magazine that requires no brain cells at all, one can just read a magazine on travelling or food, right?
If there's no market, this type of stuff simply won't happen.
Same thing with printing 10 pages of the same thing just for convenience's sake. If you think about the consequences-- the sheer number of trees it will involve if everyone in the world uses 10 more sheets of paper.
Instead of saying the 10 sheets of paper I used , or the one magazine I bought is not going to make a difference to the world, think about this-- if everyone keeps saying the same thing like this, this world is never going to change.
How come so many people agreed with the actions of Li AhPeng in protecting his own child, yet the magazines' sale is still so strong? If you think protection of children is important, why not start protecting his children by stop reading these gossip magazines?
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