Wing Lee Street – An Image of the Past

The attractive Wing Lee Street provides a glimpse into Hongkong as it existed many years ago. This fascinating enclave contains many tenement buildings which once housed a harmonious and closely knit community.

The cosmopolitan city of Hongkong offers many interesting experiences for the visitor. In addition to modern malls and varied shopping opportunities the city also offers interesting places to visit, such as historically and culturally significant districts.

One of these captivating areas is the well-known Wing Lee Street. This lane is not an imposing site and it is not a modern showpiece. In contrast it presents an intriguing glimpse of the city as it existed many decades ago before the advent of modernity. The tenement style buildings known as tong Laus which are found here are unlike others found anywhere in the city as they are constructed in sets of clusters on a common terrace. This style of construction is not to be seen in other parts of Hongkong.

In recent years Wing Lee Street has come into the international limelight as it was featured in the well-known motion picture ‘Echoes of the Rainbow’. This memorable film which starred Simon Yam gave Hongkong its first prestigious Crystal Bear prize at Berlin’s well recognized international movie festival. In fact the creators of this film have called for the preservation of this unique urban environment.

Additionally this fascinating film has made many of its viewers actually visit the street, captivated by its historical and cultural legacy. The quaint residential buildings evoke images of an era when its residents were a closely knit interlinked community which lived in harmony and shared each others’ joys and sorrows.

Interestingly many of the local businesses were printing shops as many printers moved their businesses to this part of the city. Even today you will find a few such businesses still in operation. Some of the local buildings have been renovated but have not been transformed into shops or restaurants. You will also find an interesting information centre which displays photographs of the original buildings as they once existed. With so much to see and admire a visit to Wing Lee Street will always be enthralling.

If you are visiting the city and are interested in a 4 star hotel Hongkong an outstanding choice would be the Cosmo Hotel. This Hongkong boutique hotel offers attractive interiors and gracious hospitality.

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‘The Bachelor’ spoilers: Juan Pablo gets dumped in shocking end? Host confirms

Juan Pablo has had a rough season on “The Bachelor.” The sexy man started out being one of the most eligible bachelors in the world and is looking at his choices dumping him, before he could dump them. Spoilers for The Bachelor on February 24 are out and if viewers don’t want to know who dumps Pablo, now is the time to turn away. According to Celebrity Dirty Laundry on Sunday it’s quite a shock that Juan Pablo is dumped by Andi Dorfman. Juan Pablo didn’t look too sad about it though as the star of the reality show was seen at the Daytona 500 on Sunday smiling.

According to IB Times, on Monday night the fans will see the hometown reunions and one of the ladies will not be given a rose. That unfortunate female is Renee Oteri. After meeting the family and sharing a moment with the contestant, there seems to be little connection.

The three remaining contestants move on to St Lucia for the overnight and fantasy dates and that’s where Juan Pablo gets dumped by Andi Dorfman. Sadly, she doesn’t feel this relationship is right for her and after the hometown dates decide to call it off.

The Bachelor spoiler was also accidentally discussed by Chris Harrison in a news conference, being sly with his words, the host of the show actually tripped up and shared details that led everyone to believe it was Andi who dumped Juan Pablo.

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How to Lose Weight in Your Legs in a Week

Women are more prone than men to gaining weight in their lower body. A woman’s thighs, hips and lower stomach are all key areas where fat is stored. If you feel your legs are too big and carry excess weight, whether you’re a man or woman, you should understand that losing weight from your legs requires a full-body approach. You cannot pick and choose what part of your body you want to lose fat from. Your leg size can naturally be reduced by making changes to your diet and exercise regimen.

Instructions

  1. Change your eating habits by reducing your caloric intake by 500 to 1,000 calories daily. One pound of fat has 3,500 calories so you will lose 1 to 2 lbs. in a week. Skip fried foods, sugar and refined carbohydrates because they throw off your blood sugar levels so your appetite increases and fat metabolism slows down. Get carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables. Prepare lean protein instead of fatty protein and avoid saturated and trans fats found in cookies, cakes and fast food.
  2. Replace your large breakfast, lunch and dinner with six smaller meals spread out over the day. Feed yourself consistent nutrients so your metabolism stays active and you don’t feel deprived.
  3. Exercise three days a week, for 45 minutes per day to burn fat. Move your lower body by swimming, running or biking — and aside from caloric burn, you will also experience light toning of your legs. Add intervals where you speed up for several minutes to high intensity. Intervals increase caloric burn more so than steady cardio does, so you get fast results.
  4. Accelerate your resting metabolic rate by following an whole-body strength training routine. Increase muscle tissue so you burn fat all day and night instead of on the spot, as cardiovascular exercise does. Use your own body weight, free weights or weightlifting machines to train arms, stomach, shoulders, chest, back and legs for all-over fat burn.
  5. Tone legs because muscle takes up less space than fat so your legs will appear slimmer. Perform lunges while holding dumbbells in your hands for added resistance. Step forward with your right leg. Come up on the toes of the left leg. Hold the dumbbells in your hands with your palms facing your body. Shift your weight so it is mostly resting on your right leg. Bend both knees to lower your upper body straight down to a few inches from the floor. Push yourself back up to the start position and exhale on the exertion.
  6. Include squats in your leg workout. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Point your toes straight ahead. Lower your body by bending your knees so that your upper legs are no more than a 90 degree angle to your lower legs — imagine sitting down in a chair. Avoid the knees from going over the feet. Push through your heels to come up to the start position and exhale.
  7. Brew green tea and drink three to five cups per day. Substances in green tea called catechins speed up your metabolism, according to Colon Health.
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