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Understanding Hong Kong

We Deserve Better explains the local scene in Hong Kong since its transfer from Britain to China in 1997. It is a good book for those who want to understand Hong Kong and China. And a must read for those who want to come to Hong Kong as tourists or for marriage and job opportunities.

Note that the book is a serious compilation of observations of local events by author Hemlock. Don't expect to find romantic or girlie stories. But on the other hand, do expect important pointers on Hong Kong's people and their culture.

Cheers!

PS: To those who regularly email me regarding information about Hong Kong (and China), I suggest you read this book.

The Wanchai Chronicles

Story of an American entrepreneur's insatiable lust for Asian women

His lust for tender young Asian women leads Karl to the girlie bars and disco dungeons in Wan Chai - the entertainment district of Hong Kong.

Soon he becomes obsessed with Tika, an Indonesian domestic helper, who in her spare time dances and entertains Gwailos (foreigners) for money to make ends meet.

She is looking for security and love, but Karl's occasional business trips to Singapore and Bangkok lead him to more Asian women like the under-age teenager Kiri in Bangkok.

Juggling his life between business, Tika, and Kiri, Karl tries to accommodate his new lifestyle of an expatriate. But will he manage? Can he cheat his wife forever and get away with it?

The Wanchai Chronicles is a must read! Author Svend Christiansen articulately presents the story of Karl, an American entrepreneur in Hong Kong.

Presented as fiction, after reading the book one comes away with a feeling that it is based on a true story. I strongly recommend all Western men to read this book before they come to Asia.

- Ron Bach

And I particularly recommend readers of See Lai to go read this book. Preferably in one go! Also, please leave him some comments as he is looking for feedback from readers before his book is published in paper.

Cheers!

Secret Language Of Body - Mole

This is my first attempt at translating (something very complex from) Chinese to English. So please bear with me.

OK, without much ado, the interesting book (it is rather a chronicle) from Henry is full of minute details regarding human body and specifically the "language" of body. So here is something about mole(s), especially on the face, as I find this easier to translate:

Mole:

A mole around the mouth region of any person (man or woman) indicates that the person is full of passion or curiously attracted to beauty and passion.

Generally, such people work in (either) arts, craft, entertainment, dress designing (I think garment and tailors, etc.), beauty (I think they mean beauty salon, etc.), and sex industry(ies).

Note: Following the above, there are several diagrams with mole at different position. I will generalize them below.

If the mole is on the left or right corner (of the mouth), the person is strongly attracted to (all kinds of) beauty and is self conscious (regarding appearances).

If the mole is under the lower lip, the person is one who appreciates beauty (in others) and tries to have association with such (person, I think).

If the mole is above the upper lip, the person (herself or himself) indulges in self-gratification via beautiful objects. These people will (most definitely) work in one of the above mentioned industries.

If the mole is exactly in the center and above (of the) upper lip, this shows a very passionate person and passion will play a very important part in life.

Positive Influences: (All categorization above) will be very energetic and enthusiastic in life (or attitudes towards life). Will be able to manage the lower region (of the body) with grace/gait. Happy disposition.

Negative Influences: (All categorization above) will have a tendency of over indulgence. Will lack or will have poor organizational skills. Easily fatigued.

Related Diseases: (Only upper lip category) will have problems with (organs) between navel region and anus.

Energy Center: Navel and (or until) base of spinal cord.

Needle: While they describe a thicker one with a perforation or hole, I will skip this part and no, one should not try it by themselves.

Validation: Your's truly has a mole on the left corner and slightly under the lower lip. Ummm... I would say some (not all) of the descriptions above do match and I could validate them. Or maybe I am not reading and translating correctly or enough.

Well, the section goes on and on including the diet, the different Chinese herbs, etc. The final comment is that everyone has a mole somewhere on their body. But the position, size, and marking reflects the energy levels of the internal organs of the body. Also related to blood stream etc.

Note: I may re-edit this post and correct, if I have made mistakes. Or may even reformat for better presentation. In the meantime... back to the book. Cheers!