The 2008 Olympics - Missing out on the athletic aspect?!?

the tibet-china story has been lingering in the media for weeks, ever since the initial torch lighting ceremony. i feel sorry for the athletes that have put in so much of their time and efforts in training for this once-in-a-four-year occasion because no one is writing about their stories. what was meant to be a goodwill sporting event has turned into a political platform.

anyhow, there has been some interesting anti as well as pro china campaigns circulating in the media and web. some are quite creative while others are very extreme.

an online game developed by the americans that show their anti-china views. even if you do not feel the same as the guys who developed this game, i am sure you will get a kick out of this. http://www.addictinggames.com/olympictorchrelay.html

in retaliation of cnn's pro-tibet coverage, computerworld reported that a bunch of chinese hackers are readying an attack on cnn. however, there is always a conspiracy theory to everything, so could this be something that anti-china parties have planted to make themselves look vulnerable. you be the judge.
http://www.cw.com.hk/article.php?type=article&id_article=1444

here is a guy (i am assuming it's a guy, looking at the language used in the video) that have quite a strong view on those who don't know the facts about the china-tibet relationship, but are slashing the chinese government for their actions against anti-china protestors. this video generated 2,779,252 views over a month and numerous comments among youtube viewers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9QNKB34cJo

i am sure you know this one... the [heart] China that appears in front of the names on your msn contact list. this viral has spread like a virus and i m sure you are also seeing this on your msn. my question is, do people know why they are putting the [heart] China in front of their names? is this to show that they are in support of the olympics? or is it because they agree with the chinese government's views? by participating, they've engaged themselves in the political agenda.

so... who is stirring up all these controversies and driving the political frenzy. my guess would be those who run the united states of america and people's republic of china. lets focus back on the games and continue the political warfare after the games, shall we?

China Brushing English for Olympics

Things You See Only in China

Hu, Wen, Wei

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxVpMV7edgQ#

Hu is the President of China. Wen is the premier. And "Wei" is what you hear when a Chinese person picks up the phone.

The definition of customer service

wiki: customer service (aka client service) is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. customer service is normally an integral part of a company’s customer value proposition.

i was in GZ for the weekend with my buddies and my experience there helped redefine the meaning of customer service.

- ask your customer what tea they would like, but don't actually bring the tea because eventually, when a dumber colleague see the customer without tea, he/she would do the work on your behalf

- learn to stall your customers with bogus excuses when a service is delayed; however, do not let your colleagues know what you said, so that they can think of a totally different excuse to make the wait even more interesting

- when it comes to break time or the end of your shift, tell your customer that you are closing despite the fact that they've already waited an hour for the service

- no matter how pissed off the customer is with your poor service or in some cases, absent of service, do not let them out the door and try to entice them with another service of the same quality

now i know why tips are not customary in china

Bush Cheats In Press Conference

bush reads off the SCMP.com website during a press conference















http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzmJJnn6FB8

10th Anniversary of the HK Hand-Over X Canada Day

today marks a very significant day in HKSAR's history. July 1, 2007 is a day that marks the 10th anniversary of the HK hand-over and the farewell to a rocky decade of financial woes, disease outbreaks and economic recovery.

uncertain about HK’s future under the “one country, two systems” promise, many of us fled HK to seek refuge elsewhere during the few years leading up to 1997. after making our pledge in becoming patriotic americans, canadians, etc., many of us still came back to HK. so i guess there must be something fascinating about this place that has attracted so many of us to move back.

although i've not been around long enough to witness all the ups and downs in HK during the last decade, hong kong is my home and there are good reasons to celebrate. what's so unique about HK that gives its "Asia's World City" identity? i could probably write an essay about this, but i'll keep it short, sharp and punchy… HK is a culturally rich, fast-moving metropolis that never sleeps - a place full of life and light.

today is also canada day, so it gives me another reason to celebrate july 1. to commemorate both occasions in one go, i will indulge myself with a cup of maple syrup while i watch the victoria harbour fireworks.