Hong Kong Observatory launches Star Ferry wind information service
The Hong Kong Observatory is further enhancing its regional weather information service. Starting from today (12 May), real-time wind information from the Star Ferry wind station is available to the public through the Observatory’s website and dial-a-weather service.
The Star Ferry wind station is located at the southern tip of the Kowloon peninsula, overlooking Victoria Harbour. In the vicinity of the station, there are multi-functional facilities including large shopping malls, leisure and cultural centres as well as places for outdoor activities, making it a tourist and leisure hot spot. In addition, the wind station is situated at the vital marine traffic hub where ferries that cross the harbour, vessels that travel between Mainland China and Hong Kong and ocean-liners are moored. The Observatory is providing wind information at the Star Ferry Pier to keep the public and tourists informed of the latest weather conditions there.
Assistant Director of the Observatory, Mr Leung Wing-mo, said, “Apart from providing wind information at Star Ferry Pier, we have also posted the exposure information of the station on the Web for public reference. Since Hong Kong is a highly developed urban city with complex terrain, we plan to launch the exposure information of other wind stations on the Observatory’s website in phases. This should help the public to learn more about the geographical characteristics of the wind stations, so that they can make sensible interpretations of the wind information at those sites. As the typhoon season is imminent, I would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to pay more attention to the Observatory’s weather information during a storm. Please also do not underestimate the severity of storms, to avoid unnecessary damage and losses.”
The public can access the relevant wind information from the Observatory’s “Regional Weather” webpage at www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/ts/windbarb.htm?sf&menu=otherwxi&rwx&addbar or PDA webpage atpda.hko.gov.hk/regione_sf.htm. They can also call the Observatory’s dial-a-weather hotline at 187 8200.
via Observatory launches Star Ferry wind information service.
HK Pavilion sees 10K visitors daily
The Hong Kong Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai has welcomed an average of 10,000 visitors a day, Financial Secretary John Tsang learned today.
Continuing his Shanghai visit, Mr Tsang toured the pavilion and Hong Kong’s Urban Best Practices Area exhibition.
“I am very glad to learn senior government officials and business leaders from the Mainland and overseas spoke highly of our exhibition contents and our staff’s courteous services. We also received an appreciation letter from a consul-general saying how impressed visitors were with the many interactive features of the Hong Kong Pavilion,” he said.
Since Hong Kong’s Urban Best Practices Area exhibition officially opened on May 1, it has attracted 50,000 visitors, seeing a record high of more than 5,300 people yesterday.
via news.gov.hk.
HK airport remains among world’s best
The Airports Council International has named Hong Kong airport the world’s best among facilities serving 40 million-plus passengers a year, for the fourth consecutive year.
Hong Kong airport also came third in both the Asia-Pacific region and overall categories.
In the 2009 Airport Service Quality survey, the city’s airport achieved a record high rating of 4.76 out of 5.00, meaning more than 98% of the survey respondents rated the airport as excellent or very good.
Key areas particularly commended by passengers were terminal cleanliness, airport ambience, free Internet connection, availability and cleanliness of washrooms, and comfort of gates and waiting areas.
via news.gov.hk.
Motorola Milestone XT701 available for pre-order from SmarTone
Got word today that Motorola’s Milestone XT701 is now available for pre-order from SmarTone-Vodafone. The XT701 is an Android 2.1 phone that is jam-packed with features:
- TI OMAP3 600MHz processor (ARM A8 Cortex)
- 512M ROM, 256M RAM
- 3.7″ 480 x 854 capacitive touch screen LCD
- 5.0 MP camera with Xenon flash
- Video-recording at 800 x 480
- HSDPA 10.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
The handset itself costs HK$3,980 or HK$3,880 if you are a SmarTone customer. Better yet, if you sign a 24-month contract the phone can be yours for free — after a pre-payment of $3,580.
Further Reading:
Motorola MILESTONE XT701 – SmarTone-Vodafone HK
MOTOROLA MILESTONE XT701 Android™ 2.1 Smartphone – Motorola Hong Kong
The Quietly Brilliant Story of HTC
HTC has been around longer than many of us realize. Here is a nicely put-together video to illustrate their history. Brings back memories as I’ve owned the original O2 Xda and Xda 2s — what about you?