A ghost market hangs on in the shadow of Shenzhens hi-tech ambitions

 Posted on March 29, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  944 words  |  Kary Bruening

Known as a “ghost” market because it only operates at night and wraps up before dawn (the better to avoid the dreaded chengguan, or street inspectors), this particular flea market convenes every night and has been going on for a number of years. There are three unspoken rules: No questioning the authenticity, no questioning the origin, and no refunds once sold. It is the ultimate buyers’ beware bazaar. What you see is what you get. [Read More]

Hong Kong cabbies call plan for premium taxi fleet unfair to small operators, unworkable due to lack

 Posted on March 29, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  760 words  |  Lashay Rain

An Uber spokesman said it welcomed the government’s initiatives to improve the taxi experience in Hong Kong. “We are open to working with relevant stakeholders and the government such that the whole society can enjoy better taxi rides,” he said. Under the proposed scheme, each fleet size should have 300 to 1,000 taxis if operating in the city centre or 100 to 350 cabs in servicing the New Territories, with the licensee required to own at least 10 per cent of the vehicles. [Read More]

Restaurateur Mark Cholewkas favourite Hong Kong places to eat - with the accent on local and regi

 Posted on March 29, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  447 words  |  Lashay Rain

I like all kinds of food, but, no matter what I’m eating, I like sharing. My wife and I always share our meals. We get to try different menu items this way. Having been a chef, I tend cook Western meals for my family at home and go out for Asian food. Tokio Joe (16 Lan Kwai Fong, tel: 2525 1889) is one of my favourite dinner places. The service is always awesome at the sushi counter and our sake cups are never empty. [Read More]

Where are Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidmans adopted children today? Raised in the Church of Scientolo

 Posted on March 29, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  754 words  |  Kary Bruening

Despite being raised by Hollywood’s then-power couple, Bella and Connor have kept their lives mostly private. So what have they been up to instead? Meet Christie Brinkley’s lookalike model daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook Bella and Connor are the children of Hollywood heavyweights, Tom Cruise and Nicole KidmanThe two showbiz household names were together throughout the 1990s before divorcing in 2001. Nicole was Tom’s second wife. They adopted their first kid, Isabella Jane Cruise, in 1992, then welcomed their adopted son, Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise in 1995, per reports. [Read More]

Why a small Indian town has so many classic Land Rovers and how their owners livelihoods hang

 Posted on March 29, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1135 words  |  Zora Stowers

As I turn a corner, I see something else: amid a row of neatly parked vehicles is one that stands out as much for its individuality as its quaint charm. The aluminium body of the Series 1 Land Rover glows under the rising sun. A little ahead, there’s another. I stare at the vintage beauties as townspeople amble past in the mountain freeze. I decide to spend some time in Manebhanjyang to find out more about the vehicles. [Read More]

10 Fage Full Fat Yogurt Nutrition Facts

 Posted on March 28, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1214 words  |  Zora Stowers

Source: Wholefoodsmarket.co.uk When it comes to maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, yogurt is often considered a staple. And when it comes to yogurt, Fage Full Fat Yogurt is a popular choice among health-conscious individuals. Packed with essential nutrients and a creamy texture, Fage Full Fat Yogurt is not only delicious but also offers numerous nutritional benefits. In this article, we will delve into the 10 Fage Full Fat Yogurt nutrition facts that make it a great addition to your daily diet. [Read More]

FIFA 17 reveal LaLiga exclusives trailer

 Posted on March 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  101 words  |  Noelle Montes

Updated 21/08/2016 16:28 CETIn the latest edition of the official FIFA video game, LaLiga Santander will be represented to a great degree with official licensing agreed for FIFA 17. A new trailer shows squads and kits fully up to date, as showcased by footage of Alvaro Morata, Alexandre Pato, and Nani lining up for their respective new clubs. As ever, the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Estadio Mestalla and Estadio Vicente Calderon will be recreated in great detail, with the game to be released on September 27 in North America and September 29 everywhere else on consoles, mobile, and PC. [Read More]

Rashmika Madanna turns RETRO queen in Rs 2.25 lacs black sea coral-inspired gown, crimped hairstyle;

 Posted on March 28, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  527 words  |  Kary Bruening

Rashmika Mandanna is a modern fashion icon who consistently ups her fashion game with the most trendy twists, inspiring fans and followers with her unique sense of style. She recently cemented her status as a fashion queen by posting pictures of herself in a stunning head-to-toe embellished black ensemble that was beyond amazing. So, why don’t we zoom in and have a proper look at the Animal actress’ bold and beautiful outfit to get a better idea of Rashmika Mandanna's unique and personal style sense? [Read More]

The Wise King in SoHo excellent service and tasty cocktails promise a long, successful reign

 Posted on March 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  316 words  |  Noelle Montes

The vibe: The Wise King is named after King Alfonso X of Castile – a 13th century monarch who reigned for 32 years and is said to have invented tapas when health problems meant he could only eat small portions of food (which he insisted should be consumed with wine). An independent venture founded by two celebrated mixologists, Joe Villanueva and Sandeep Kumar, the bar was still in soft opening when we visited but already showing its pedigree in the excellence of the service – professional yet warm and friendly. [Read More]

What was Bruce Lee really like? Friends of the Hong Kong legend Robert Chua and Susan Ng rec

 Posted on March 28, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1014 words  |  Aldo Pusey

“Richard’s mother and Lee’s mother [Grace Ho] were good friends and the children all played together when they lived on Hillwood Road,” says Ng. “My husband’s sister was friends with Bruce’s sister, and Bruce’s mother was Richard’s sister’s godmother, so they were close, they all grew up together.” ‘Be water’: What was Bruce Lee’s philosophy, and why does it live on? “The first time I met him was at a family dinner,” says Ng who met the star when he returned to Hong Kong in the early 1970s. [Read More]