Random Thoughts on Punch Party Hong Kong 3

As one of the committee members of Punch Party Hong Kong, I dare not say it was a grand success. Yet, I enjoyed the sharing atmosphere, as over 200 people were accomodated in a guest room in Ocean Terminal with a marvelous night view of Victoria Harbour.

Our speakers did great jobs. They introduced their very own perspectives of travel - Alex, Ryan, Fred, Karin... everyone of them told their interesting stories to impress our audience. Which story did you love the most?

Like what we did for Punch Party Hong Kong 2, we invited an NGO to the party. It was Billy from Green Peace who shared the vision of the organization. To further benefit Green Peace, those who donated more money to Green Peace will have better chance in winning prizes like PSPGo, Canon Camera and Printer as well as SK-II product in the lucky draw. 

As a major sponsor of PPHK3, Air New Zealand was granted several minutes to introduce their things, but they didn't talk about their business much. Instead, they invited a team of Haka dancers to the event. The special performance was simply wonderful. Even after the event, people talked a lot about Haka dance on Twitter.

There were goods and bads for this PPHK3. Some old pals, like Edward, Hang and Dom, already gave me advices, like how to streamline the marathon lucky draw process.

Having experienced 3 Punch Parties in a year, the third one is the most impressive to me. I gotta thanks my fellow committee members. They have done a lot to make this impressive event happen.

               
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Posted 5 days ago

Brilliant Digital Arts Project

I watched this in Wired's YouTube Channel.

See how the art interact with computers, lights as well as audience? It's amazing. 

It reminds me of my trip earlier this year in National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. I saw a stunning digital art project, which make use of several Chinese literature to create marvelous visual effect. I enjoy the project in the middle of a circular room. The visual elements came in and went out - and was surrounding me. 

Though watching through YouTube may not deliver equally stunning feeling, it worth take a look. Hope you enjoy it!

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Posted 12 days ago

That's why I'd have an Android phone

Have you ever thought of this way of using a cell phone? I didn't, but I've just tried it with my friend's HTC Hero handset. Awesome experience! 

Now a cell phone could be a good tool to teach kids how the sky looks like.

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Posted 13 days ago

Facebook's New "Suggestions"

Facebook Facelifted! What do you think? I love the new "Suggestions" feature, which sends us suggestions of friends or fan pages. Previously, it only told you that someone might share n common friends with you, why don't you add him / her. Now, the "Suggestions" feature offer greater variety in the way of suggesting friends to you. It even suggests what you could do for your friends.

Facebook asks me to "Suggest a Profile Picture" to Tony.
Apart from "Suggest a Profile Picture", Facebook shows a "35% Active" in this small box. Does anyone know what the percentage represents?
As Johnney has only 6 friends, so Facebook urges me to "Suggest Friends to him".
Similar to Johnney, Facebook wants me to "Suggest Friends for Him" (Shiu)
Write something on "45% Active" Jessie's Wall?

Aren't these newly added "Suggestions" funny?

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Posted 14 days ago

A few words about Punch Party Hong Kong

(Photo taken by my good friend HKDOM)

Not sure how many English posts covering Punch Party. As an organizer of Punch Party HK (PPHK), I'd have a few words on this local event.

When I first knew Punch Party, it was from a friend of mine in Taiwan - Carol Lin, who is the organizer of Punch Party Taiwan (PPTW). As the popularity of PPTW grew, we shared a lot on the event. And in 2008, I worked with some elites in local blogosphere and twitterverse.

Punch Party is a gathering with fast-pace presentation. It requires invited speakers to present his experience in at least 20 slides within 7 minutes. This blogger-initiated event quickly conquered Taiwan; while Hong Kong people who are addicted to online media love it as well.

This is the third time we have this party, and probably the last full-scale one in 2009. On 30 Oct, we will run PPHK 3, with the theme "Vacation Mode", in a specially decorated Guest Room in kidX of Ocean Terminal. With such a special venue, I believe that this Punch Party would be the most special one, compared with the previous two occasions.

I'd present my gratitude to Karen and her Harbour City's team, as they have done a lot for the event. Karen told me she would have the party held in Harbour City when she first met me in June. I was surprised by her knowledge on the party, as well as her vision in social media. Up till now, everyone could see the revolution of Harbour City's Facebook strategies. 

With a strong partner offering venue, F&B as well as logistics support, I could foresee a huge success for the upcoming Punch Party Hong Kong.

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Posted 14 days ago

Google Fitness

Fitness room in GoogleBeijing Office

   
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Posted 22 days ago

Yoga @ Google

There is a Yoga room at Google Beijing Office.

   
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Yoga_Google.zip (962 KB)

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Posted 22 days ago

Google Beijing Office Tour

The last program of press event.

   
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Posted 22 days ago

Group Interview with Vic

It is time for Group interview with Vic.

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Posted 23 days ago

football at google

great fun!

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Posted 23 days ago