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Another Obama Sibling! Barack’s Equally Nerdy Half-Brother, Mark
http://nymag.com/ daily/ intel/ 2008/ 12/ meet_the_late...
As we've noted, President-elect Barack Obama's family tree is complicated. Of his seven living half-siblings relatives, the media has primarily paid attention half-sister Maya Soetroro-Ng, who lives in Honolulu, late stepfather Lolo Soetoro, and Obama's estranged, Nairobi-dwelling brother, George Hussein Onyango Obama. But now, thanks to this Chinese news report — it's entirely in Mandarin — the world is getting its first look at Obama's half-brother Mark Ndesandjo, who has lived in Shenzen, China for the last few years.
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Zoe Cafe & Cake Shop, Hong Kong
http://hautestuff.blogspot.com/2008/12/zoe-cafe-cake-shop-ho...Moi, a lazy waste of space ? Guil-tee as charged! After dinner at Itamae Sushi, Sanny took us to charming Zoe Cafe & Cake Shop that was located at a quieter spot of Causeway Bay. I like the blueberry cheesecake slice, which wasn't even my choice to begin with. The blueberry, cream cheese and digestive base shared the spotlight equally, resulting in a light but assertive taste. Zoe is apparently known for her 1459, a mille feuille layered with custard. I thought it was 'meh, comme ci comme ca'. Could it be that it was almost closing time and the puff pastry had gone stodgy and stiff? Out of the other smallish pastries, the Mud Cake looked most capable to satisfying my sweet tooth. However, I will admit it wasn't the smartest option after a big dinner at Itamae Sushi. It was undeniably potent but by the end of it, I wasn't feeling high on chocolate, just heavy with cake. If you want chocolate, I recommend the ganache tart, a rich intense tribute to chocolate lovers. Punch without the paunch. Now for the unsavory part: there is a HKD$50 minimum charge per person but frankly a cake and a pot of tea will tide you over easily. Zoe Cake in 3 words : Petite Pricey Pastries. Zoe Cafe & Cake Shop G/F Sunning Plaza Sunning Rd Causeway Bay
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Ex-Gov Spitzer Writes for Slate, and Various Brooklyn Briefs
http://mcbrooklyn.blogspot.com/2008/12/ex-gov-spitzer-writes...- Former New York governor Eliot Spitzer is now writing a new column for Slate. Here's the first one. The Observer- The NYC Dept. of Education has decided to establish a new middle school in DUMBO on Dock Street, within the disputed Two Trees project, according to the Brooklyn Eagle.- The good old days, when crime was high in Brooklyn Heights. BHB- Really bad news for books, newspapers, magazines and even websites . . . NY Magazine- A Belgium floral designer will open a flower school and shop on Front Street in Dumbo. Dumbo NYC - President-elect Obama's half-brother Mark Ndesandjo lives in China, speaks Mandarin, runs an Internet company and teaches orphans to play the piano. NY Magazine Go to McBrooklyn's HOME PAGE.
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