I was a big MJ fan when I was kid. RIP. What do you do if you bought tickets to one of the July Michael Jackson concerts? If you bought them second hand, or through an unofficial ticket agent, you're probably out of luck. On the other hand, those who bought them ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/dLkzT1NwpuE/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/07/michael-jackson-ticket-refund-or-souvenir-ticket-that-is-the-question/ "Ebook readers? Pah. I prefer reading on toilet paper." That's what a friend of mine said a year ago, and recently, he, like many other people, are starting to come around to the benefits offered by ebook readers like the Amazon Kindle and the Sony 505. Having recently purchased a Sony PRS-505, ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/mIejFMcJVpQ/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/06/the-sony-prs-505-versus-the-amazon-kindle-2/ I recently read a book called The Money Tree Marketing. There is a concept in it that the author calls The 'McDonald Complex'. What is the McDonald Complex? The idea is that most people assume that simply by starting a business, customers would flock through the doors, because the doors are open. In ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/D2Krr5IZUfU/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/06/money-tree-marketing-the-mcdonald-complex/ "Your problem is never really your problem, your reaction to your problem is your problem" - Brian Kinsey Intro to proactive approach vs reactive thinking A few weeks ago, my friend Tynan was visiting. We were loading up to watch a movie, when suddenly, the screen went blank.I went over, and found ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/dOJ3xO5dWP0/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/06/proactive-thinking-vs-reactive-thinking/ "Schuler envisions a world where cutting tools no longer use blades, cancer treatments take a few hours and DNA treatment is a simple outpatient procedure."- Daniel Dumas, WIRED What is genomics? How will it affect our lives? Barry Schuler tells all in this awesome talk on Genomics from TED. "If you ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/KtWH_-Mllfg/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/04/barry-schuler-an-introduction-to-genomics/ I just came across the top 50 US TV shows in the news while working on an article.I must say I agree with the comments about the 4400. It was a great show. I was pretty bummed to see it go. The synopsis of the 4400 is about 4400 individuals ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/HRd1w8JKXyg/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/04/whats-your-favourite-tv-show/ I was over at The Writer's Coin today, reading a post by the author called 'Why We Want More Money'. It's an interesting article into how we often take things for granted, and want a higher salary, more stuff, etc. Question is, do we want all that stuff because it ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/kKJC0Uw5sCc/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/04/why-we-want-higher-salaries-more-money-and-lesser-friends/ There are many times I want to write more on what's on my mind. But I then wonder if it would be appropriate or relevant to do so. Especially in a public space. I keep a separate private journal. But even then, I still censor my thoughts. You know, just in case. If ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/CSNFWhwi_tM/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/04/want-to-go-far-grow-a-thick-face/ "Tell me who your heroes are and I’ll tell you how you’ll turn out to be." - Warren Buffett I like Warren Buffett. Let me tell you why. I accidentally bought a copy of The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham when I was a student. It came as a £2 bonus ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/-VqGNurOseQ/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/04/warren-buffetts-7-secrets-for-me-and-you-to-living-a-happy-and-simple-life/ I love Santa Monica. But finding a nice yet reasonably priced place to stay there is a pain in the ass. A big chunk of that is due to the cost of accomodation in the area, with hotels usually starting in the hundreds. I love splashing out on $500/night hotels, but ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HongKongWong/~3/p-64eLprP74/ http://hongkongwong.com/2009/04/hkws-shoestring-travel-guide-to-santa-monica/