Vociferous Ventriloquism: June 2008

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Cutting corners and climbing ladders

If only going up the Corporate Ladder were this easy, how many people on earth would do an MBA? Seen here is Genie 125, a superfast external lift that can take you multiple stories at the touch of a button.

drenched, but not out

With the fury of the typhoon still not over, we braved our laziness, the thunderstorm [as seen from the boat] and headed out in search of the mystery island and the beach. After a nerve-wracking and scary boat ride for non-swimmers, we were dumped on the 'wrong' island for want of a safer berthing spot for the boat.

A little later, we end up drenched and in a heavenly place like this. As they say, 'when you dont know where you are going ...you will never get lost' - You can insert a philosopical twist to this!

Friday, June 27, 2008

Get Enriched

A guest lecture by the CEO of Securities and Futures Commission on HK Financial scene, latest developments and of course answered lots of questions on sub-prime loans and the power of Soveraign Wealth Funds [and backlash against them]. The event was organised by HKUST MBA Office and Students.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Typhoon level 8

My classmates had a day off yesterday, thanks to the Typhoon level 8. Water flowing through the glasshouse structure in HKUST.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Bridging the gap between

the known and the unknown.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

The balls are in my court

Two weeks of incessant rain, a sports injury, lack of suitable avenues to channelise my resources to achieve economic sense has left me a bit dejected. But, the balls are in my court and it is upto me to take the required initiatives and kick start a new journey.