Many species of open ocean shark are under serious threat says an assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Many are caught and killed for their fins and Hong Kong is a paradise for lovers of shark fin soup. However, I defintiely don't eat it!
Around Wing Lok Street, Ko Shing Street and Des Voeux Road West, which is the area where I work, you will find many shops selling shark fin.
I love my hood, but I the this fact...
There are not many left anymore but now and then you will still see the fearless bicycle delivery man in Central Hong Kong.
Teddy has become an office rat - just like his mum. However Teddy likes going to work every morning. He knows exactly where he is going and he jumps up on a little stair where he knows his mummy wants him so she can put him in the bag that she carries him into the office building in.
Once in the office Teddy runs around and spreads love to everyone. He also likes to take his water bowl in his mouth and spread the water around (mummy doesn't seem to appreciate this too much though...). Looking out the window at cars is also fun. 
But boy oh boy is work tiring - snoozing is probably one of the favourite things to do in the office - that and playing with the pink flamingo Floyd.
It's been cold and rainy here in HK the last few days.
The weather forecast for today is as follows:
Very cold and cloudy. A few rain patches in the morning. Moderate north to northeasterly winds.
Outlook : Remaining cold in the next few days. Brighter close to the weekend with temperatures slightly rising.
It is so cold that our government has issued a warning.
A Cold Weather Warning that makes me giggle a bit:
The Cold Weather Warning is now in force.Cold weather is
expected in Hong Kong today.
People are advised to put on warm clothes and to avoid
adverse health effects due to the cold weather. You must
also ensure adequate indoor ventilation.
If you must go out, please avoid prolonged exposure to
wintry winds.
If you know of elderly persons or persons with chronic
medical conditions staying alone, please call or visit them
occasionally to check if they need any assistance.
Make sure heaters are safe before use, and place them away
from any combustibles. Do not light fires indoors as a means
to keep warm.
The office is freezing at the moment and a fire actually doesn't sound like such a bad idea... ;)
So did you guys make any new years resolutions?
I didn't really - well I've been saying for along time that I need to stop working such long hours - so that is one of my promises to myself. And since that will mean that I will have more time on my hands - I should finally be able to start going to the gym again.
The end result of the above will hopefully be a happier, healthier Ulrica that is less tired. Brilliant!
And speaking of the gym - I will let three great pictures of my friend Vusi speak for them selves. To me these three pictures resembles three words.
Focus. Do it. Glory.
Because that is how it is right?! - If you have a goal (a new years resolution or any other goal) all you need to do is focus, do it and in the end you will succeed and you will feel the glory of your success.
Good luck with your goals for 2011 or any other goal too for that matter. 
