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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Racing

Top tips for Happy Valley, November 18

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Although not yet at the top of his form, Collection (Weichong Marwing) was bursting with authority as he came clear for his first victory since the Hong Kong Derby, beating the same three horses - Unique Jewellery, Mr Medici and Thumbs Up - who chased him home last March, albeit in a different order. His stablemate and winner of the past two editions of this race, Viva Pataca, was sent out the clear favourite, but could finish only seventh.

Today's feature race at Happy Valley is Race 7, the Wayfoong Centenary Bowl. Find out which horse I think will march home in today's podcast. The clue may be in the photo.

I also give my thoughts on a value pick for the Jockey Challenge bet as well as my Best Bet over the course of the 8-race meet. Tune in below to find out more. VIDEO & AUDIO AFTER THE JUMP.

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White Collar  
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

White Collar

Critical illness product looks to protect (audio)

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David Knights, the Hong Kong general manager of Friends Provident International joins me in the studio today. He talks to me about his company's plans in Hong Kong and about their recent launch of a critical illness product.

At Friends Provident, Knights is responsible for the selling of life insurance, critical illness and retirement products in Hong Kong. And previously he worked in the business development arm of the insurer's African and Scandinavian businesses.

Knights first provides more details of the company's new critical illness product. AUDIO AFTER THE JUMP.

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Racing  
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Racing

High hopes for Collection at international meets

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Racing fans can look forward to several upcoming races with an international flavour: Today's meeting at Sha Tin will feature the Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial and Racing editor Alan Aitken has favourited Collection.

The winner of next week's International Mile Trial usually serves as a guide to the following month's Hong Kong Cup, but Alan doesn't seem to think so. Collection has high hopes to become Hong Kong's leading light for that race.

Jockey Challenge: Brett Prebble has a commanding lead in favourites of HK$1.55, way past Douglas Whyte at HK$6.50. For Best Bet, Alan has his eye on Ecosta Don. Watch out for him at Race 5, no. 9. AUDIO & VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP.

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Newsmakers  
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Newsmakers

Obama's younger brother steps into the spotlight

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For most fans and followers of US President Barrack Obama here in Hong Kong, it is well known that his half brother lives just across the border in Shenzhen.

Mark Okoth Obama Ndesandjo has made the special economic zone his home for the past seven years. In this interview with Dan Kadison, this once publicity-shy younger brother to the US president reveals a little more about himself.

Ndesandjo talks about domestic violence, his life in Shenzhen and his recently completed semi-autobiographic novel, Nairobi to Shenzhen. He also discusses President Obama's forthcoming visit to China and what it's been like living in Shenzhen. AUDIO AND VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP.

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Life in the Spotlight  
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Life in the Spotlight

One man feels the full force of Star Wars

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Imagine Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C3PO and Chewbacca all on stage, all performed by just one actor. In a fast-paced show Charles Ross brings to life all the characters from the original Star Wars trilogy live on stage.

Charlie buzzes like a lightsabre, growls like a wookie and whooshes like a millennium falcon as he vocalises all the sound effects, fights the battles and condenses the plots of all three original films into just one thrilling show.

To hear more about One Man Star Wars and to understand more about his motivations for performing, clink on the link below. AUDIO AFTER THE JUMP.

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