http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , Macau en-us Wed, 02 Dec 09 20:42:48 +0000 Wed, 02 Dec 09 20:42:48 +0000 To the editor Once more we see opportunity for Hong Kong to be seen positively on the world stage and again our wellpaid Tourist board has failed to act. FIFA is now in a dilemma on what to do in regards to the FrenchIreland World cup qualifier. France obvious did not win so any all reasonable people should demand a replay. And of course this must be in neutral venue. This is the place we in H http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456898.html To the editor In regards to Mr. Lau Nai Keung's article Be thankful that China think differently it seems to reflect a lack of knowledge not only of the West but of China. If I recall correctly the present Government of the People's Republic of China proudly claims themselves as the Communist party which Communist theory was developed by a German philosopher in 19th century if I recall corre http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456897.html To the editor We often hear in Hong Kong that we must develop Chinese themes to attract more Chinese visitors. Mr. Shirra's Chinese themes on August 19th he comments on relating to Disneyland but why The same desire I would think for people to travel overseas is to see something which is new and different. Why should we consider the Chinese are different from other travelers Is it not obv http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456896.html To the editor. K.M. Nasir's letter Bury terrorist in Pakistan showed him to be a person who cares for others and his sentiment is in the right place. Saying that as these men died as martyrs would they not now be in Paradise with their ten virgins As such they showed scant regards to the physical self's and no regards to the people they murdered their bodies should be passed onto any authorit http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456895.html To the editor The Sands Macau is cutting 4000 jobs in Macau and Hong Kong. The management has made it clear that Macau residents will not be cut this lead to a around of hand clapping in Macau government. So what we are seeing is the departure of some of the most talented people to Singapore while Macau which dreams of being the world gaming hub see it talent pool shrink and that will lead direct http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456894.html To the editor Again we see a great HK 7s and again well done by all involved. Though we see that again the Hong Kong Government is giving the Tourism board millions of our tax dollars to promote sport events and the arts. Is this wise We know that many sport groups froth at the mouth when they see the HK 7 and all want to know the magic bullet so they can find the short cut to such a prestige e http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456893.html To the editor. How can Mr. Alex Lo make the broad and offensive statement ldquoReminders of Whites man's past terrorsrdquo which seems full of inadequacy.Does he believe that the aboriginals tribes of North Central or South America were just happy folk minding their Buffalo and wandering the plains No they were not. They were in a state of perpetual conflict and the arrival of the white me http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456891.html To the editor The BBC has been a respected news organization for over eighty years one expects depth and accuracy in their reporting. It is a shame that we have seen those standards falling for some time and the short under two minutes report on the gaming industry in Macau on BBC Asia report was a complete disgrace. If the BBC wants to keep the respect of its customers it is important when the http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456890.html To the editor With China now being a major trading partner with much of her trade through the horn of Africa it is reasonable that China also takes up the burden of stopping piracy. Thought we must try and understand the point of the Somalia's as well. For many years we have seen Chinese fishing boats over fish there waters and this has lead to a large degree to the expansion of piracy as a nee http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456888.html To the editor Ms Kwong is correct when she points out that the ESF system seems to be an effect system of education and also the importance of English as a language in HK. The rubbish about the expatriates has all been heard before and as we see from all international advertisement for HK they promote the advantages of living in our home because it is an international city in Asia. So live with t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456887.html To the editor Six years ago Edmond Ho changes the gambling license in Macau. This was an act of courage and was done for the betterment of the people of Macau. Now is the time for Mr. Ho to stand up again and lead by example. Macau has so much potential for growth and Edmond Ho should introduce new and creative ways for Macau to prosper. One of many opportunities lies in moving Macau into a trul http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456886.html To the editor The success of this weekend's New Zealand versus Australia International rugby match again shows what a committed organization with dedicated people can achieve. Congratulations to the men and women of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union. At such a large event with so many people it is difficult to keep track of the coming and going of friends let alone small children. Have experienc http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456884.html To the editor There has been much written in regards to the atrocious milk contamination which has taken place in China. One would expect to see many officers lose their party membership over this blatant act of greed and selfishness. Again two of the major issues that China must face have been ignored. This tragedy could have been avoided if the mainland had a culture of allowing press freedom. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456883.html To the editorThe 2008 Beijing Olympics has been very entertaining and if we can get over the Chinese grandstanding with their wins in such sports as badminton etc we should look at the great strides made by many small nations and saw this Olympics as one where the mice have roared. How much pleasure it was to see the swimmer for Zimbabwe win gold the Kenya Kazakhstan taking 13 medals Borat http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456881.html To the editor For many years now as highlighted by the President Bush era many people have demanded and looked gleefully for the time when the US is no longer the dominating power. Many people believe China will rebalance the world's power and that the Olympics will allow China to take her position on the world stage. Well this new world order is here. The US banking is in shambles her milita http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456880.html To the editor Achim Steinerrsquos article Beijing green efforts are clear for all to see is correct when he stated that the LA Olympics there was concern with pollution as with Sydney Athens Barcelona. The major differences with the Beijing Olympics is that in the US there was wide spread criticism and much debate over how bad it was for the athletes. What we see in Beijing is a world wide http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456878.html To the editor What is the point of Mr. Glengowries letter ldquoUS scapegoatrdquo referring to the situation in Zimbabwe that the US is only showing concern to hide a more sinister plan on the US side I am not sure after Somalia Rwanda Kenya the Congo and Sudan. Does Mr. Glengowries believe all these tragedies relate to the evil hand of the US Or maybe he is not concerned that the world d http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456877.html To the editor Mr. Nigel Ng's letter PLA far more noble than GIs seems rather senseless. If he had stated that the PLA had done a sterling job and left it as that I would not be sending this letter. He seems to have forgotten that the US military flew aid into China after the earthquake tragedy. Also who were the first people on the ground after the tsunami when local governments and the UN whe http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456876.html To the editor Congratulations to both CNN BBC on the reporting of both tragic event unfolding in China and Myanmar Both news agents have reported with balanced accuracy and compassion in regards to these natural disasters. But it must be reminder that both China and Myanmar administration have shown reluctance to work positively with the international news agents and have use the mass to attac http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456875.html To the editor How on earth can Malaysia tell other nations not to politicize sports That stout nation of sports freedom has for year ban the football team of Israel visiting it shore and to make it worst Israeli sport men playing for European football clubs as well have been band up to a few months ago. If we do not put sports and politics together should we apologizes to the sports men and wome http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Macau/blog-456874.html