I thought the Rooftop Cinema in HK was fun participatory cinema until I heard about the Cycle-in Cinema! On December 2 and 3, 2012, Magnificent Revolution is featuring a portable pedal powered cinema system at Detour, an offshoot of Business of Design Week, and is inviting the public to participate.
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Wine is still largely a status symbol in China and while many are learning about the fine qualities of wine appreciation, but it certainly isn't stopping the wealthiest from purchasing vineyards across southern France
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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong asked Twitter followers if they've had extraordinary culinary experiences pairing Chinese food with fine wines. We couldn't resist digging up this 1992 Zachys Gazette article about Sesin Jong, father of Craft House Founder and Director, Yvette Jong, from the archives.
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What do you do if prohibitive rent prices hold you back from opening a store? You open a pop-up. And what do you do when your landlords increase your rent by 250% to HK$7 million per month (US$900k per month) to let the likes of Abercrombie & Fitch in? You open a pop-up that makes a statement.
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While Regus's Golden Circle is in fact created for their most valued guests, it's a program that anyone and everyone can join - for free - by clicking here. Either way, the tactic is smart. Regus offers free, but seemingly exclusive offers and Regus clients then join the free program and start staying at Shang hotels where they'll get member benefits. It's a win-win-win.
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In an urban setting kindles and nooks may seem archaic (they certainly aren't as cool or trendy as iPads) but for travelers who want to read in the sun, these e-readers are the way to go. Get one and you'll be the envy of everyone on the beach.
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Even in developed countries where the tap water is perfectly safe to drink like Hong Kong, we came across pre-packaged ice cubes made from spring water imported from New Zealand into local supermarkets. If the public isn’t foolish enough about avoiding tap water (we drink it when we can), this is definitely feeding into their paranoia.
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For most of us, the idea of hiring a private jet is completely foreign. But in a tight economy, Jetsuite, a private jet charter company, has started a host of promotions to make private jets more affordable to monetize otherwise empty seats
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