Netflix to Launch in Hong Kong in Early 2016

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Netflix press release 8 September 2015 – Netflix, Inc. announced today it will expand into South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan in early 2016 as it moves to complete its global rollout by the end of next year.

Once launched, Internet users will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular TV shows and movies in high-definition or even Ultra HD 4K on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Netflix first became available in Asia earlier this month with the start of service in Japan.

“The combination of increasing Internet speeds and ubiquity of connected devices provides consumers with the anytime, anywhere ability to enjoy their favorite TV shows and movies on the Netflix service,” said Reed Hastings, chief executive officer of Netflix. “These four markets well represent those trends.”

With a constantly improving user experience, advanced personalization technology and a curated selection of TV shows and films, Netflix members are able to create their own viewing experience and can easily discover new favorites, while reconnecting with popular characters and stories.

Netflix members connected to the Internet can watch whenever, wherever they like, and on any device they choose. Members can start watching on one device, pause, and then pick up where they left off on another, at home or on the go.

Netflix will be available at launch on smart TVs, tablets and smartphones, computers and a range of Internet-capable game consoles and set-top boxes. Additional details on pricing, programming and supported devices will be available at a later date. Consumers can sign up to be alerted when Netflix is available on www.netflix.com.

We can only hope the full range of shows and films will be available!!!

Police Look to Buy Hearts + Minds With ‘Free’ Gift

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With their reputation, integrity and ‘public trust’ at levels too low to accurately measure, the Hong Kong police instead of investigating crimes are blocking the street and looking to buy ‘hearts and minds’ with ‘free’ gifts!

Outside Wanchai MTR exit A4, at around 5:30pm on the 8 September, 2015, there’s a police van illegally parked blocking one westbound lane of Hennessy Road. Why’s the van there? To act as a poster billboard! That area of road is clear of bus stops and is used for car and taxi drop-offs to the MTR. The van’s location also forced members of the public to stand dangerously out in the middle of Hennessy Road to hail a taxi.

Unlike most illegally parked police vans, this one actually had turned off it’s engine – much to the obvious displeasure of the driver.

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Cup Final Video as Hong Kong beat China to Win the China Sevens

Watch the Cup Final as Hong Kong beat China to win the China Sevens. The Asia Rugby youtube channel has videos of all the matches at the recent tournament. The semi-final victory over Japan is if anything the more impressive match result.

A fantastic result, congratulations ladies!!!

HK Streetathon @ Central – 6 September, 2015

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HK Streetathon @ Central – 6 September, 2015
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Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series – China Sevens

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Hong Kong’s women 7s team convincingly won all three of its pool games at the Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Series – China Sevens being held in Qingdao over the weekend of the 5-6 September, 2015.

Aggie Poon scored 7 tries in the opening two games against Singapore and Sri Lanka as Hong Kong ran out convincing winners in both games.

In the final game of the day against pool top seed China, Hong Kong triumphed 19-12 in a hard fought game.

Stephanie Cuvelier picked up a brace of tries as returned to the Hong Kong team after a 2 year injury break

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Saturday Pool Results

Hong Kong 53 – 0 Singapore
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Try: Aggie Pak Yan Poon (4), Stephanie Cuvelier (2), Amelie Odile Marie Seure, Ka Yan Chong, Natasha Olson-Thorne
Conversion: Aggie Poon (2), Colleen Tjosvold, Amelie Odile Marie Seure

Hong Kong 27 – 5 Sri Lanka
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Try: Aggie Pak Yan Poon (3), Natasha Olson-Thorne, Wai Sum Sham
Conversion: Aggie Pak Yan Poon
Sri Lanka
Try: Madduma Muthugalage Ayesha Sewwandi Perera

Hong Kong 19 – 12 China
Try: Natasha Olson-Thorne, Colleen Tjosvold, Tsz Ting Cheng
Conversion: Aggie Pak Yan Poon (2)

Images courtesy HKRFU

Block Party @ Butchers Club Wanchai – 4 September, 2015

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Block party @ The Butchers Club Burger, Wanchai – 4 September, 2015
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Guava Pass Launch at Lightstage – 1 September, 2015

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Guava Pass Hong Kong launch at Lightstage – 1 September, 2015
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Hong Kong Squad to Face China

Hong Kong face China in their World Cup qualifying campaign 3 September at the Bao’ab Stadium in Shenzhen, kick-off 7:35pm.

The 23 man squad selected by the HK Football Association is:

Goalkeepers
1. Yapp Hung Fai (Eastern), 18. Tsang Man Fai (South China), 19. Wang Zhenpeng (Kitchee)

Defenders
2. Lee Chi Ho (Biu Chun Rangers), 3. Baise Festus (Eastern), 5. Kilama Jean Jacques (Eastern), 20. Cheng King Ho (Eastern), 13. Cheung Kin Fung (South China), 14. Sealy Jonathan Jack (South China), 15. Chan Wai Ho (South China),
21. Kwok Kin Pong (Pegasus)

Midfielders
4. Bai He(Shijiazhuang Yongchang), 6. Huang Yang (Kithcee), 10. Lam Ka Wai (Kithcee), 12. Lo Kwan Yee (Kithcee), 16. Leung Chun Pong (South China), 17. Tan Chun Lok (Pegasus), 23. Ju Yingzhi (Eastern)

Forwards
7. Chan Siu Ki (South China), 8. Xu Deshuai (Eastern), 9. Annan Christian Kwesi (Kitchee), 11. Karikari Godfred (Beijing Beikong), 22. McKee Jaimes Anthony (Pegasus)