Here’s how to call Hong Kong from Macau (and vice-versa)
Area Code – The international telephone country code for Macau is 853. From Hong Kong, dial 001/853 before the number. When dialing an international number from Macau, you must first dial 00, followed by the country code. However, when calling Hong Kong from Macau, you need only dial the prefix 01.
I’ve finally downloaded Skype for free international video chat. So many of my friends use it and they all love it. I haven’t heard a single negative thing about Skype. I asked a friend how skype makes money – and they said that if you want you can purchase a permanent Skype number – which you can designate to forward to your different numbers as you travel around the world. That sounds like something I’ll probably do – but have also heard even those prices are VERY affordable.
Thought I’d share a little practical info on the usage of Macau Patacas (MOP) and Hong Kong Dollars (HKD).
Both rates fluctuate a bit – but currently in 09/08 the Macau Pataca (MOP) is about 774 to 100 US dollars. Most of us just figure 8 to 1 and leave it at that. 100 HKD is worth 103 MOP.
Businesses in Macau will accept Hong Kong Dollars, but Hong Kong will not accept Macau Patacas (MOP). Unless you are making a large purchase many businesses do not give an exchange rate for HKD – so when shopping in Macau you will save some money by purchasing in Patacas instead of HKD. Most businesses have signs that say: 1 HKD = 1 MOP . In other words, no exchange.
Macau Patacas only have value in Macau – my understanding is you cannot change the money outside of the general area of Macau. So if you’re going to stock up on cash, better to do it in HKD for when you travel.
When going into China I have heard that they do not accept either MOP or HKD – so you have to exchange for Chinese currency.
I’ve made the mistake of trying to give Macau coinage in Hong Kong – and the retailers really scoff at it – as if you’ve presented them with bottlecaps or seashells.
I’ve received several emails asking why I didn’t post details about the world premiere of Cirque’s ZAIA on Aug 28, 2008. I told one friend “it went well – we did it and people clapped.” (See how utterly interesting I can be?)
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9.1-years-old Marc Yu performed the Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 with the California Philharmonic on Feb 16 2008 at the Ambassador auditorium.Â
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Video when I played with Freddy Fender on ABC at the 2002 ALMA awards (American Latin Music Awards). He was starting to be very ill in 2002 and had a kidney transplant the same year (and a liver transplant in 2004). Freddy passed away on October 14, 2006. Vaya Con Dios Freddy!
FREDDY FENDER RECIEVING PIONEER AWARD ON NATIONAL BROADCAST ON ABC. BAND MEMBERS CHRIS JURADO (BASS) AUGIE MEYERS (PIANO) CONRAD ASKLAND (DIGITAL KEYS) RHYS CLARK (DRUMS) MARK TATE (LEAD GUITAR)VERN MONNETT (STEEL)Â
 
HONG KONG (AP) — The Coca-Cola Co., the world’s biggest beverage company, moved to expand its operations in the fast-growing Chinese market Wednesday with a $2.5 billion bid for major juicemaker China Huiyuan Juice Group.
Fruit juices for sale at the Huiyuan Beverage and Food Group center in Beijing.
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Pilobolus – combining dance and biology.
Two young men from up in Minnesooooota were looking at a Sears catalog and admiring the models.Ole says to Sven ‘Have you seen the beautiful girls in this catalog?
‘Sven replies, ‘Yes, they are very beautiful. And look at the price!’ Ole says, with wide eyes, ‘Wow, they aren’t very expensive. At this price, I’m buying one.
‘Sven smiles and pats him on the back. ‘Good idea! Order one and if she’s as beautiful as she is in the catalog, I will get one too.’
Three weeks later, Sven asks his friend Ole, ‘Did you ever receive the girl you ordered from the Sears catalog?’
Ole replies, ‘No, but it shouldn’t be long now. I got her clothes yesterday!’