During lunch, my colleague just shared this tradition with me. To be frank, I have never heard this before. Maybe I have not read enough

2008 is leap year, and Friday February 29th is leap day.

Throughout western Europe leap day is something of a topsy-turvy day when pranks are played.

In many countries, leap day has traditionally been a day when women may seize the initiative - and propose marriage. Finnish custom has its own adaptation of leap day marriage proposals — should the man turn down the woman’s proposal, custom dictates he must buy his suitor cloth for sewing a skirt.

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Growing, culture, picking, centrifugation, bacteria, phage, agar plate, agar, plant ……………………………..The cycle(s) continue for this and next week. Busy and tired.

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At the press conference today, he announced he decided to quit from Hong Kong entertainment industry.

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The romantic content of the Valentine’s day was not strong as you can feel in other countries. In Finland, 14th February is better known as Friendship day (Ystavanpaiva in Finnish). It is a day dedicated to the celebration of the beautiful bond of friendship. Finns will send gifts, chocolates and flowers to their friends.

Really different, right?

Well, our first Valentine’s day in Finland was simply. Nope, not candle light dinner but “normal light” dinner only. We just have home made dinner at home and of course, roses. (more…)

I like this idea. A brilliant design by Marcel Krings & Sebastian Mühlhäuser from a box to furniture for a room. Have a look on the photos and movie too. (more…)

Wishing you have a great and wonderful Lunar (Chinese) New Year. All the best.
身体安康，万事如意， 吉祥如意，恭喜发财 (more…)

Would you like to have a set of this Jedi Ginsu knife?

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I received this video clip from friend of mine. I really impressed with the sand artist’s amazing skills.

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This is the hottest “scandal” in ASIA and also in Hong Kong. Many people are curious for those photos, they are searching around the internet. (more…)