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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about Hong Kong
Jackie Chan In Hong Kong
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8-1-2001
Jackie Chans Hong Kong
Back this month in
Rush Hour 2,
Jackie Chan remains, first and foremost, a citizen of the city where he was born and raised.
Article Excerpts:
...and housekeeper for the French ambassador to
Hong Kong
. His parents enrolled him, at 7, in the Beijing...
...a weekend with the action hero in
Hong Kong
. FRIDAY Lodging “The Hotel...
...Hotel, is the most ultra-modern restaurant in
Hong Kong
. It’s really funky. I don’t...
Hiking Hong Kong
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3-1-2004
Beyond the city are nearly 100 backcountry trails leading to remote villages, secluded beaches, and more.
Article Excerpts:
...secluded beaches, and more. The city of
Hong Kong
cuts a sexy profile: a gleaming harborside...
...with fast-paced cosmopolitan life. This is the
Hong Kong
of hustle and bustle, a place of high finance,...
...if New York is the city that never sleeps,
Hong Kong
at least knows how to slow down. Just beyond its...
Asia At A Glance
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5-1-2007
The grand palace in Bangkok. Hong Kongs tian TAN BUDDHA. the namdaemun market in Seoul. we list the highlights and hot spots of five OF ASIAS MOST BEAUTIFUL AND bustling cities.
Article Excerpts:
...all) of these cities: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok,
Hong Kong
, Taipei, and Seoul. [image-article] Taipei at a...
...structure boasting a 360-degree view of
Hong Kong
’s skyline, and Peak Tram, a funicular...
...of Stars Journey through 100 years of
Hong Kong
cinematic history here, where plaques honor 73...
Asian Sensations
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5-1-2007
When it comes to entertainment, Nagisa Oshima, Takashi Miike, and the pang brothers give Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg a run for their movie making money.
Article Excerpts:
...and Siu Fai Mak’s Infernal Affairs (
Hong Kong
, 2002), the first of a trilogy, which inspired...
... of things, Jackie Chan’s Police Story (
Hong Kong
, 1985) shows him playing a cop who will do...
...Pang Chun (The Messengers) brought us The Eye (
Hong Kong
, 2002), an unnerving tale of a violinist, blind...
View It
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2-1-2001
MUSEUM MUST NEW GALLERIES MAKE HISTORY IN HONG KONG
From the ancient days of the Qing dynasty through modern British colonial rule, Hong Kong has played a pivotal role in the interchange between East and West. Thanks to two new museu...
Article Excerpts:
...MUSEUM MUST NEW GALLERIES MAKE HISTORY IN
Hong Kong
From the ancient days of the Qing dynasty...
...dynasty through modern British colonial rule,
Hong Kong
has played a pivotal role in the interchange...
...East and West. Thanks to two new museums in
Hong Kong
, visitors can explore a rich history that...
Hurts So Good
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4-15-2008
Global adventures in Asian reflexology.
Article Excerpts:
... “You will have a 50- minute layover in
Hong Kong
. Is this okay with you?” Suddenly, I...
...you want to feel the pain
Hong Kong
, china oriental healing art southwest...
...healing art southwest concourse, gate 40
Hong Kong
international airport ...
Everybody’s Watching
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10-15-2006
As the 13th most popular site on the Internet, with people watching more than 100 million of its videos every day, YouTube is taking the web by storm.
Article Excerpts:
...Motor Bus was going along route 68X toward
Hong Kong
’s Yuen Long District. Property agent...
... you provoke me?” circulated throughout
Hong Kong
culture and were even printed on T-shirts. News...
When East Meets West
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9-1-2008
What happens when Hollywood filmmakers put their own spin on Asian cinema classics? We take a look at the results.
Article Excerpts:
...leading to sometimes mixed results. "I think
Hong Kong
cinema has a sheer extravagant physical energy...
...movies, they fail." Logan agrees: "When the
Hong Kong
elements are blended seamlessly into the whole...
...agrees: “When the
Hong Kong
elements are blended seamlessly into the whole...
Liquid Gold
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12-1-2002
These three beautiful cognacs take you back in time, make you feel like royalty, and come with equally lofty price tags.
Article Excerpts:
...of the monied lifestyle, from Monte Carlo to
Hong Kong
. (Hong Kong is now the largest consumer of...
...lifestyle, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong. (
Hong Kong
is now the largest consumer of cognac, per...
Serenity Now
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3-15-2005
If Hong Kong traffic makes you scream for sanctuary, you're in luck. The top floor of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong has been made over into a fabulous, all-things-healthy "wellness wing." Dubbed Plateau, the 11th-floor aerie boasts a forest of 1,000 tree...
Article Excerpts:
Tough It Out
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4-15-2008
Why is it that stories about the crazy things people put themselves through never get old? We don't know. But this story is way more interesting than whatever that answer is.
Article Excerpts:
...I first learned of Tough Guy on a flight from
Hong Kong
to Los Angeles years ago while watching race...
Who Wants To Be A Rock Star?
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8-15-2007
Summer’s winding down, so it’s the perfect time to throw an end-of-season bash. But instead of hosting just the typical backyard-barbecue affair, why not add a little music to the mix?
Article Excerpts:
...Wedding Best Performance by an American in
Hong Kong
, the Karaoke Mecca Chris Tucker’s in...
Sleep It
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6-15-2001
CHICAGO ADDS A PENINSULA
Luxury-lovers have a new address to frequent in
The Peninsula Chicago
. Sister to outposts in Hong Kong, New York, and Beverly Hills, The Peninsula plays to its prime Magnificent Mile location with a terrace...
Article Excerpts:
... The Peninsula Chicago . Sister to outposts in
Hong Kong
, New York, and Beverly Hills, The Peninsula...
Play
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1-1-2003
NEW YEAR, NEW PARTIES
Just when you thought it was safe to stop partying. Two to try in Asia:
HONG KONG:
Here, the New Year’s party starts February 1, when the city kicks off three days of
CHINESE NEW YEAR
cele...
Article Excerpts:
...was safe to stop partying. Two to try in Asia:
Hong Kong
: Here, the New Year’s party starts...
At The Movies
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7-15-2003
Here’s one for the guys, one for the gals, and one for the kiddos. Angelina Jolie once again kicks butt as a video-game heroine in
LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE
. See Jolie jet skiing, motorcycling, and horseback riding t...
Article Excerpts:
...and horseback riding through locations such as
Hong Kong
, Kenya, and Greece in this action-packed sequel.
Can’t Buy Me Love
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9-1-2006
Oslo was recently and surprisingly named the most expensive city in the world. But GREGORY KATZ learned that some of the best things about the beautiful Norwegian metropolis are free.
Article Excerpts:
... The new winner, or loser, was not London, Paris,
Hong Kong
, New York, or any of the world’s most...
Off The Beaten Path
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12-15-2006
To film The Painted Veil, Edward Norton went to the end of the earth and back again in China. Here, he retraces his steps.
Article Excerpts:
...Painted Veil, you would go from Shanghai or
Hong Kong
to Guilin, and from Guilin you would drive south...
Out Of The Blue
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4-1-2007
You may think you know Zurich, the buttoned-down stronghold of the banking and insurance worlds, but you're in for a surprise.
Article Excerpts:
...city in the world to live in. Why not Paris,
Hong Kong
, or San Francisco? I wondered. I thought the...
King Of The Insects
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5-1-2007
Some are lauded for singing. Some are lauded for fighting. (A few are lauded for both.) Some tell you the temperature. As a collective bunch, they indicate when its time to plow a field. Talk about a wonder bug. Maybe That's why the right cricket in ...
Article Excerpts:
...them to buyers from Singapore, Japan, and
Hong Kong
. Demand for the insects is so high that many...