Yowazzup: A Directory of Happening Things

Asian kids will have difficult time when they go on trick-and-treat this Halloween. Why? Because we won’t know if the candies are contaminated with Melamine.

Check out this article to understand why kids in Asia should be afraid.

Anyways, Happy Halloween, everyone and don’t accept candies from China!

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Who is Susan Wong, you may ask, even if you are from Hong Kong, chances are you won’t even know who Susan Wong is. Susan Wong was born in Hong Kong and emigrated to Sydney, Australia with her family at the age of seven. Musically inclined from a young age, she learned to play the piano from five and later also learned the violin.

In South East Asia though, Susan Wong is more well-known and has been labeled as the ‘Queen of audiophile’ for her soft and sultry vocal style and laid-back music that has won the hearts of her wide and diverse legion of loyal fans.

Her latest album, titled “Someone Like You” enjoyed wide critical and commercial success establishing Susan as probably the No.1 selling English language female singer of her genre throughout S.E.Asia.

Below are a few songs taken from her albums, “Someone Like You” and “Close to You”. Enjoy!

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Good afternoon and Happy Earth Day!

• Bill Gates says that the next great success will come from Asia!
• Manchester United draws with Middlesbrough and gave Chelsea a chance to narrow the gap to just one point.
• Take less salt. Salt killing 1000 per year in the North alone.
• Some said Sandaya exit has been a long overdue.

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Amazing Race Asia 2 is now opened for the competitive and adventurous, young adventurers like you to join. The ads read:

“If you are competitive, adventurous, itching to travel and unafraid of new experiences or the camera, we want YOU. Grab a partner that you have an existing relationship with – for eg. your significant other, sibling, best friend, colleague or parent, and tell us why you think both of you are perfect for the race.

Based on the Emmy-winning hit reality series The Amazing Race, The Amazing Race Asia brings all the drama and adventure right to the heart of Asia. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the 2nd Asian installment of this ground-breaking show and be prepared for an adventure of a lifetime!”

Click here to join Amazing Race Asia Season 2!

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HKIPP Asia Photo Awards is an exclusive recognized competition-cum-exhibition photography event organized by Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers, aiming at promoting regional and Asia photography industry, arts, design and advertising. HKIPP believe, via organizing ‘Awards’, they can provide a channel to the public and students who are interested in photography, arts and design to participate.

HKIPP Asia Photo Awards 2007 is open to all the photographers and photography lovers in the Asia region. The closing date is February 28, 2007. So, hurry up!

Visit www.asiaphotoawards.com for more information.

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Asia Spa and Wellness Festival 2006 will be held in Mid Valley Exhibition Centre from December 1 to December 3, 2006. The 3-day exhibition is designed as a spa village, highlighting new products, trends and technologies, as well as selected spas and wellness centers across Asia.

Visit Asia Spa and Wellness Festival Official Site

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