Chromebook: A Perfect Concubine

3rd Jun, 2013

Chromebook: A Perfect Concubine

I abandoned my puppy love Internet Explorer a few years ago, nevertheless, its corpse still lies on my Windows all the time. (Horrifying scene, isn’t it?) And thank goodness, occasionally it helps me deal with those old-school IE-friendly-only websites. Firefox is usually overweighted, for its heavy browser cache. Only stylish Chrome, always with professional demeanour, […]

名校公開課,風尚又如何?

16th May, 2013

名校公開課,風尚又如何?

  一眾美國常春藤名校們競相瘋出網路公開課(MOOC = Massive Open Online Course = 大規模開放在線課堂)的花邊早不算甚麼新鮮事了。十年前時興名校公開課件(OCW = OpenCourseWare = 開放式課程網頁),我就親嚐過螃蟹,覺得美味,還順便把食譜譯成過華文。前些日子……

The Grandmaster (2013): Aesthetics of Kung Fu

27th Apr, 2013

The Grandmaster (2013): Aesthetics of Kung Fu

Kung Fu, two words, Kickass or Fuckup; Grandmaster, one word, Gorgeous! Aesthetics of kung fu presents the magnificent golden republic of China past, with fascinating lights and mesmerising words. Renowned director Wong’s fantastic film continues his artistic style, to nail ‘the grandmaster’ in fate and history. The Grandmaster (2013) (DVD) Product Title: The Grandmaster (2013) […]

風油精與清涼油 問君身世何處求

22nd Apr, 2013

風油精與清涼油 問君身世何處求

  朋友在花旗國攻讀博士,某論作略關中醫。他便順手拿了風油精和清涼油,送洋同學親嚐百草。兩件寶物功效神奇無需贅述,華裔社群居家必備可見一斑。但憑甚麼說他們就是根正苗紅中藥呢?一九三五年……

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013): Odyssey Fail

11th Feb, 2013

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013): Odyssey Fail

Our respected director Stephen Chow forgot his enormous successes in past twenty years primarily benefit from the sarcastic life philosophy for small potatoes in films, and his amazing exaggerating acting skills. Not overdosed non-Hongkongese gags or special effects at all. Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013) (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)

Cold War (2012): Conspiratorial Genre

29th Jan, 2013

Cold War (2012): Conspiratorial Genre

This star-jammed film is a remarkable production in 2012 with decent performance by all actors. As an action drama genre film, it successfully delivers a compelling story about executive-level rivalry in police department. Still, it loses to Infernal Affairs in this genre. Cold War (2012) (DVD) (Hong Kong Version) Product Title: Cold War (2012) (DVD) […]

More Shelters: Singapore in Headlines on 25 January 2013

25th Jan, 2013

More Shelters: Singapore in Headlines on 25 January 2013

Philippines HIGH TIMES AT SINGAPORE AIRLINES Singapore Airlines (SIA), one of the world’s favorite carriers, is rolling out improvements that promise to enhance travel experience. It all starts even before boarding the actual aircraft. “With the help of customers, who were involved in the…By EDU JARQUE The Freeman | 25 Jan 2013 | Philippines | […]

Sexy Teachers: Singapore in Headlines on 24 January 2013

24th Jan, 2013

Sexy Teachers: Singapore in Headlines on 24 January 2013

Philippines Singapore accepts scholarship applications THE Singapore Embassy is accepting applications for college scholarship for the next school year. The s ch o l a r s h i p i s awarded by the Singapore government to Filipino citizens with excellent academic records and a good command of… Cebu Daily News | 24 Jan […]

Inflation 4.3%: Singapore in Headlines on 23 January 2013

23rd Jan, 2013

Inflation 4.3%: Singapore in Headlines on 23 January 2013

Thailand CHAROEN SEEKS LOANS CHAROEN MAY SEEK OWN LOANS FOR F&N ACQUISITION Liquor tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is expected to seek additional borrowing on his own to finance the takeover of Singapore’s Fraser and Neave, as his flagship business Thai Beverage risks a rating downgrade should its debt level escalate further. Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is […]