Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
New name and layout
I don’t actually like two former names, An ordinary diary and I want to record, of this blog. Have come up with a new name and changed the layout.
I like both black and white colors, and I finally decided to use Black. I cannot explain the reason.
I like both black and white colors, and I finally decided to use Black. I cannot explain the reason.
Nina Wang
I spent the entire week in the High Court covering the probate trial which will decide who – Chinachem Charitable Foundation or fung shui master Tony Chan – can inherit the estimated HK$100 billion estate of late Asia’s richest woman Nina Wang.
When Nina died two years ago, most people thought her estate would be used for charitable purposes based on a will dated 2002. However, to the surprise of Wang’s siblings, Chan – an unknown person before the saga – suddenly came out, claiming himself the sole beneficiary of Wang’s fortune based on a will dated 2006.
Chan claimed himself the secret lover of Wang, whose husband Teddy was declared legally dead after being kidnapped in 1990. The court heard that Wang was attracted to Chan because the fung shui master claimed that he could locate Wang’s husband, but Chan denied that his fung shui knowledge is very limited.
Fung shui, Chan claimed, is only a smokescreen covering his romantic and intimate relationship with Wang. Chan presented video, audio recordings, Wang trademark pigtail and love letters to the court to prove the relationship. Awaking many reporters who were bored to fall asleep in the court room, Chan’s counsel said one of the videos could prove that Wang wanted to have a baby with Chan.
I somehow cannot understand how these rich people think.
Wang, a person known for her frugality who treated police or staff helping her with only a simple meal that even the poorest people can afford, spent millions of dollars in fung shui. She asked for the transcript of court document to be prayed on, and the color of the bundles be matched with fung shui advice. She gave Chan HK$700 million over a few years in cash transported by car. HK$700 million in cash in addition to HK$2 billion and fees to other fung shui masters!! I don’t think I can make it in my life.
A former legislator, who introduced Chan to Wang, said he gave Chan some HK$750,000 a year for fung shui advice and burned some HK$500,000 real bank notes to get rid of legal problems. The result – he was still sent to jail. If I had HK$500,000, I would quit my job for studying or travelling or taking rest, or use it for investment. I would definitely not burn them. Burning real money is unimaginable and insane.
I cannot live without money. Maybe if I am as rich as these people, I will feel more insecure with more money I have.
When Nina died two years ago, most people thought her estate would be used for charitable purposes based on a will dated 2002. However, to the surprise of Wang’s siblings, Chan – an unknown person before the saga – suddenly came out, claiming himself the sole beneficiary of Wang’s fortune based on a will dated 2006.
Chan claimed himself the secret lover of Wang, whose husband Teddy was declared legally dead after being kidnapped in 1990. The court heard that Wang was attracted to Chan because the fung shui master claimed that he could locate Wang’s husband, but Chan denied that his fung shui knowledge is very limited.
Fung shui, Chan claimed, is only a smokescreen covering his romantic and intimate relationship with Wang. Chan presented video, audio recordings, Wang trademark pigtail and love letters to the court to prove the relationship. Awaking many reporters who were bored to fall asleep in the court room, Chan’s counsel said one of the videos could prove that Wang wanted to have a baby with Chan.
I somehow cannot understand how these rich people think.
Wang, a person known for her frugality who treated police or staff helping her with only a simple meal that even the poorest people can afford, spent millions of dollars in fung shui. She asked for the transcript of court document to be prayed on, and the color of the bundles be matched with fung shui advice. She gave Chan HK$700 million over a few years in cash transported by car. HK$700 million in cash in addition to HK$2 billion and fees to other fung shui masters!! I don’t think I can make it in my life.
A former legislator, who introduced Chan to Wang, said he gave Chan some HK$750,000 a year for fung shui advice and burned some HK$500,000 real bank notes to get rid of legal problems. The result – he was still sent to jail. If I had HK$500,000, I would quit my job for studying or travelling or taking rest, or use it for investment. I would definitely not burn them. Burning real money is unimaginable and insane.
I cannot live without money. Maybe if I am as rich as these people, I will feel more insecure with more money I have.
Friday, May 22, 2009
王丹：曾蔭權64發言不當 不適任香港特首
〔中央社〕中國大陸民主運動人士王丹今天表示，香港特別行政區行政長官曾蔭權對1989年6月4日天安門事件發言不當，不適任香港特首。
曾蔭權日前說，他明白港人對「64事件」的感受及看法，但事件發生至今已多年，期間國家在各方面的發展成就傲人，香港也經濟繁榮、社會穩定，他相信，港人對國家發展及「64」事件，經過一段時間後，會有客觀的評價。
王丹下午出席台灣新社會智庫於台北市市長官邸藝文沙龍舉辦的「兩岸民主改革20年」座談會後，接受媒體訪問時表示，客觀評價應不只是看經濟發展，還要看國家政治與人權狀況，這才是成熟的人民。
他說，曾蔭權作為香港特首，不應這麼污辱特區人民智慧，也從未見過地區首長這麼看輕人民智力，曾蔭權不配當特首。
媒體詢問王丹，今年是否可能前往香港？王丹笑說，「當然不能，我都這麼罵了，還能去嗎？」
曾蔭權日前說，他明白港人對「64事件」的感受及看法，但事件發生至今已多年，期間國家在各方面的發展成就傲人，香港也經濟繁榮、社會穩定，他相信，港人對國家發展及「64」事件，經過一段時間後，會有客觀的評價。
王丹下午出席台灣新社會智庫於台北市市長官邸藝文沙龍舉辦的「兩岸民主改革20年」座談會後，接受媒體訪問時表示，客觀評價應不只是看經濟發展，還要看國家政治與人權狀況，這才是成熟的人民。
他說，曾蔭權作為香港特首，不應這麼污辱特區人民智慧，也從未見過地區首長這麼看輕人民智力，曾蔭權不配當特首。
媒體詢問王丹，今年是否可能前往香港？王丹笑說，「當然不能，我都這麼罵了，還能去嗎？」
Sunday, May 17, 2009
天水圍的日與夜/夜與霧及金錢帝國
天水圍的日與夜
這戲很悶嗎？不是。很好看嗎？又不是。電影的情節，不只適用於天水圍，它還適用於深水埗、旺角、灣仔、沙田等等，甚至是全香港。母親日出而作，日入而息，兒子放暑假，在家中無聊度日。母子間的溝通平淡，但雙方關係良好。誰說在悲情城市的單親家庭問題必定問題多多。
天水圍的夜與霧
把年前轟動一時的家庭滅門血案重演一次。老夫在大陸娶來少妻，妻子努力工作，夫卻終日無所事事，加上心術不正，以致悲劇發生。
金錢帝國
先看電影的英文名字 “I Corrupt All Cops”，就知是為了 “ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption)”而硬砌出來，究竟誰是”I”呢？不知道。這英文名讀起來十分不順口，很爛。
電影情節亦十分爛。電影主要描述六七十年代香港警方貪污風氣十分嚴重，到後來ICAC成立後，情況才得以大大改善。
究竟ICAC是如何打擊警方貪污及查案呢？對不起，電影的交代不多。ICAC成立時，引起警員不滿，甚至發生警廉衝突。那警廉衝突是如何平息呢？平息警廉衝突時引起什麼爭議呢？ICAC是如何搜集證據呢？面對警員的恐嚇，ICAC調查員又怎樣維持士氣呢？電影只是簡單的交代。
過半的電影時間，就是交代主角如何的娶了十個老婆及華探長是如何的意氣風發等。
影評說這是王晶認真之作。我則覺得乏善可陳，看TVB的廉政先鋒好過。
這戲很悶嗎？不是。很好看嗎？又不是。電影的情節，不只適用於天水圍，它還適用於深水埗、旺角、灣仔、沙田等等，甚至是全香港。母親日出而作，日入而息，兒子放暑假，在家中無聊度日。母子間的溝通平淡，但雙方關係良好。誰說在悲情城市的單親家庭問題必定問題多多。
天水圍的夜與霧
把年前轟動一時的家庭滅門血案重演一次。老夫在大陸娶來少妻，妻子努力工作，夫卻終日無所事事，加上心術不正，以致悲劇發生。
金錢帝國
先看電影的英文名字 “I Corrupt All Cops”，就知是為了 “ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption)”而硬砌出來，究竟誰是”I”呢？不知道。這英文名讀起來十分不順口，很爛。
電影情節亦十分爛。電影主要描述六七十年代香港警方貪污風氣十分嚴重，到後來ICAC成立後，情況才得以大大改善。
究竟ICAC是如何打擊警方貪污及查案呢？對不起，電影的交代不多。ICAC成立時，引起警員不滿，甚至發生警廉衝突。那警廉衝突是如何平息呢？平息警廉衝突時引起什麼爭議呢？ICAC是如何搜集證據呢？面對警員的恐嚇，ICAC調查員又怎樣維持士氣呢？電影只是簡單的交代。
過半的電影時間，就是交代主角如何的娶了十個老婆及華探長是如何的意氣風發等。
影評說這是王晶認真之作。我則覺得乏善可陳，看TVB的廉政先鋒好過。
Saturday, May 16, 2009
To Chief Executive
I know it is late for me to write this, but I really want to say something regarding your remarks about June 4 in the Legislative Council question and answer session on Thursday.
Responding to a question raised by Civic Party legislator Margaret Ng on your stance of June 4, you said you understand Hong Kong people’s feelings about June 4.
But you went on to say that the incident happened many years ago, and the nation’s development has achieved tremendous results and brought economic prosperity to Hong Kong since then. You said you believe Hong Kong people will make an “objective” view of the nation’s development.
Perhaps you can think about this. Can you ask the protesters who march to Japanese consulate in every December to have an “objective” view of Japan’s tremendous economic development over the past decades, which brings benefit to Hong Kong, and forget about Nanjing Massacre?
Well, I have not expected, and will not expect, you will join the pan-democrats in suggesting the need to vindicate the incident. Your response to Ng’s question is what I have expected.
But what touches my nerve is the following statement you have made.
“My view represents the general opinion of Hong Kong people, and the opinion of the public will also affect my view,” you said. “The Hong Kong people I represent is the general Hong Kong people.”
Mr Chief Executive, you come to power after you have been elected by a committee consisting of 800 members. You are not elected by universal suffrage. How can you say that you represent my views? My views are different from yours. I do not share your views. Please just don’t impose your views on me.
You “apologized” after the Q&A session, saying you have used wrong words.
It is not a matter of language. I feel disrespected and offended by you.
Responding to a question raised by Civic Party legislator Margaret Ng on your stance of June 4, you said you understand Hong Kong people’s feelings about June 4.
But you went on to say that the incident happened many years ago, and the nation’s development has achieved tremendous results and brought economic prosperity to Hong Kong since then. You said you believe Hong Kong people will make an “objective” view of the nation’s development.
Perhaps you can think about this. Can you ask the protesters who march to Japanese consulate in every December to have an “objective” view of Japan’s tremendous economic development over the past decades, which brings benefit to Hong Kong, and forget about Nanjing Massacre?
Well, I have not expected, and will not expect, you will join the pan-democrats in suggesting the need to vindicate the incident. Your response to Ng’s question is what I have expected.
But what touches my nerve is the following statement you have made.
“My view represents the general opinion of Hong Kong people, and the opinion of the public will also affect my view,” you said. “The Hong Kong people I represent is the general Hong Kong people.”
Mr Chief Executive, you come to power after you have been elected by a committee consisting of 800 members. You are not elected by universal suffrage. How can you say that you represent my views? My views are different from yours. I do not share your views. Please just don’t impose your views on me.
You “apologized” after the Q&A session, saying you have used wrong words.
It is not a matter of language. I feel disrespected and offended by you.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
豬流感
昨天五一公眾假期，打算做完政府每天下午4:30的豬流感記者會後可以輕鬆收工，怎知就在下午4:30，在現場的新聞官說因為官員要開緊急會議，記者會要延誤幾小時。當下心知不妙。眾多高官也立即回政府開會。
結果：特首在晚上8:45才公佈香港﹝其實是亞洲﹞首宗確診個案，衛生官員在晚上9:30才公佈個案詳細資料，晚上10:45記者會才完結。快速地在凌晨12時完稿，但結果卻是白費心機。
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在首宗確診個案出現前，政府天天介紹如何防疫，說會提高警戒級別，又再推出全城清潔大行動。公司一位被稱為經驗老到的人，建議去找一些評論，說當局的反應過快過敏。
確診個案出現後，當局決定封鎖病者入住的酒店七天，進入酒店的人要被困酒店七天，接受醫學檢查。
據報，有旅客抱怨安排混亂。當中一對來自廣州的夫婦，昨晚因無法返回酒店而大發雷霆，丈夫不滿地說：「唔係咁大件事，都搞到咁大件事。」他認為封鎖酒店是一個混亂的措施。
另一位內地旅客張太與兒子及同事一行四人來港旅遊，傍晚返回酒店時才發現已被封鎖，其後在酒店外等消息。她表示不擔心受感染，因此不會進入酒店接受隔離，會按照計劃外出觀光購物，更形容「係你哋啲香港人懶緊張」。不過，張太反而擔心返回內地時，深圳政府知道她曾入住維景酒店會將她隔離。
我想問，什麼是過快過敏，六年前的香港，是如何的被沙士襲擊，你們知道嗎？如果當局在過去幾天都沒有工作，昨天才突然宣布首個病例，政府一定備受批評。
旅客門，要被隔離七天，當然不好受。若是我的影響行程及受心情，我也會發火。但現在疫情開始緊張，你們堅持外出觀光購物，其實很自私。要知道，六年前，就是有一位已感染沙士的中山大學教授，悄悄地來了香港，當局沒有防範，當然也沒有即時封鎖他入住的酒店，病毒就極速的擴散。結果：1,755人受感染，當中299人死亡，部份人成為單親家庭或孤兒，部份康復者因為類固醇的副作用而患上骨質疏鬆症。
結果：特首在晚上8:45才公佈香港﹝其實是亞洲﹞首宗確診個案，衛生官員在晚上9:30才公佈個案詳細資料，晚上10:45記者會才完結。快速地在凌晨12時完稿，但結果卻是白費心機。
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在首宗確診個案出現前，政府天天介紹如何防疫，說會提高警戒級別，又再推出全城清潔大行動。公司一位被稱為經驗老到的人，建議去找一些評論，說當局的反應過快過敏。
確診個案出現後，當局決定封鎖病者入住的酒店七天，進入酒店的人要被困酒店七天，接受醫學檢查。
據報，有旅客抱怨安排混亂。當中一對來自廣州的夫婦，昨晚因無法返回酒店而大發雷霆，丈夫不滿地說：「唔係咁大件事，都搞到咁大件事。」他認為封鎖酒店是一個混亂的措施。
另一位內地旅客張太與兒子及同事一行四人來港旅遊，傍晚返回酒店時才發現已被封鎖，其後在酒店外等消息。她表示不擔心受感染，因此不會進入酒店接受隔離，會按照計劃外出觀光購物，更形容「係你哋啲香港人懶緊張」。不過，張太反而擔心返回內地時，深圳政府知道她曾入住維景酒店會將她隔離。
我想問，什麼是過快過敏，六年前的香港，是如何的被沙士襲擊，你們知道嗎？如果當局在過去幾天都沒有工作，昨天才突然宣布首個病例，政府一定備受批評。
旅客門，要被隔離七天，當然不好受。若是我的影響行程及受心情，我也會發火。但現在疫情開始緊張，你們堅持外出觀光購物，其實很自私。要知道，六年前，就是有一位已感染沙士的中山大學教授，悄悄地來了香港，當局沒有防範，當然也沒有即時封鎖他入住的酒店，病毒就極速的擴散。結果：1,755人受感染，當中299人死亡，部份人成為單親家庭或孤兒，部份康復者因為類固醇的副作用而患上骨質疏鬆症。
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