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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A Star Ferry worker looks at the shore on the Hong Kong side of Victoria Harbor (Kowloon is in the background). The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Coiled rope on a Star Ferry ship in Hong Kong. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongAirport0809022.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A Hong Kong Sea Scout waits with a group of Sea and Boy Scouts to board a delayed flight at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Women waiting for a flight in Hong Kong watch a movie on an iPad in Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A Hong Kong travel official briefs passengers on theird delay because of Severe Typhoon Utor at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport012.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People waiting to fly out of Hong Kong sleep in Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport003.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Hong Kong skyline as seen from central Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A Macau - Hong Kong ferry returns to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A Star Ferry worker walks along the edge of the Star Ferry pier on the Kowloon side of Victoria Harbor. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A worker for the Star Ferry Company as a ferry sits at its mooring on the Kowloon side of Victoria Harbor. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongAirport0809021.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Star Ferry ships cross Victoria Harbor. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongAirport0809019.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Star Ferry ships cross Victoria Harbor. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongAirport0809018.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Star Ferry ships cross Victoria Harbor. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongAirport0809017.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Star Ferry ships cross Victoria Harbor. The Star Ferry, or The "Star" Ferry Company, is a passenger ferry service operator and tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It was founded in 1888 as the Kowloon Ferry Company, adopting its present name in 1898.<br />
The fleet of twelve ferries currently operates two routes (four prior to April 1, 2011) across the harbour, carrying over 70,000 passengers a day, or 26 million a year. Even though the harbour is crossed by railway and road tunnels, the Star Ferry continues to provide an inexpensive mode of harbour crossing. The company's main route runs between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongAirport0809015.jpg
  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Skyscrapers in Hong Kong as seen from Victoria Peak with Hong Kong Harbor in the background. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongReEdit012.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A part of the Hong Kong skyline as seen from the Bishop Lei International House Hotel with the Hong Kong Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the center of the picture.  Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKongReEdit010.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: An empty terminal in Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: An airline official briefs passengers on their delay because of Severe Typhoon Utor at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport014.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People wait for information about cancelled flights in Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport013.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People wait for information about cancelled flights in Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport011.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: An empty terminal in Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport010.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A flight status board showing cancelled flights in Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Passengers walk into Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Passengers check a flight status board that is showing Typhoon Warning 8, the highest, most severe level, at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Passengers check flight status boards at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport006.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Passengers check flight status boards at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport005.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Passengers check flight status boards at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport004.jpg
  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Passengers line up to rebook flights and check in at Hong Kong International Airport. Dozens of flights were delayed at one of the busiest airports in Asia and Hong Kong raised their alert to level 8, the highest, and closed schools and many businesses because of Severe Typhoon Utor. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TyphoonUtorAirport002.jpg
  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A boy looks left while crossing a street in Hong Kong. Hong Kongs drives on the left hand side of the road and people from the Americas and Europe, where they drive on the right, have been hit crossing roads because they don’t look the right direction. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKong0811018.jpg
  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Tourists at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong watch the sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    HongKong0811017.jpg
  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Kowloon (left) and Hong Kong separated by Victoria Harbor. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Skyscrapers in Hong Kong as seen from Victoria Peak. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Kowloon (left) and Hong Kong separated by Victoria Harbor. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Tourists at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Skyscrapers in Hong Kong as seen from Victoria Peak. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A woman shops for fruit in a wet market in Kennedytown in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A man fishes off the public waterfront esplanade at Kennedytown in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A ferry crosses Victoria Harbor from Kowloon in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A part of the Hong Kong skyline as seen from the Bishop Lei International House Hotel.  Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A part of the Hong Kong skyline as seen from the Bishop Lei International House Hotel.  Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A part of the Hong Kong skyline as seen from the Bishop Lei International House Hotel.  Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A window washer works in the ifc (International Financial Centre) mall in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    The Hong Kong Skyline as seen from the middle of Victoria Harbor. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People pray in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People pray in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People pray in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A woman prays in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A woman prays in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:   A butcher shop in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:   A butcher shop in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A fruit stall on a road in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    People come out of the arrivals hall at Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:   People walk past the departures area in Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Tourists at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong watch the sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A man fishes off the public waterfront esplanade at Kennedytown in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    The Intercontinental Hotel in Hong Kong is on Victoria Harbor. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:   People walk past the departures area in Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A food court in the transit area of the Hong Kong International Airport. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Trams and busses in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Trams and busses in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:   A butcher shop in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A tram in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Trams and busses in the Central Business District of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: The Star Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island with Causeway Bay neighborhood in background. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  Lanterns hang from the ceiling in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A woman prays in Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:    A woman under an umbrella pushes her belongings up a street in Hong Kong while rains from Severe Typhoon Utor pelt the island. The storm passed within 260 kilometers of Hong Kong before making landfall in mainland China. Severe Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea.PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong during Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A Star Ferry worker takes shelter on a ferry gangway and waits out rains from Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: A Star Ferry worker pulls a rope from a Star Ferry ship to shore during Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A building in Kowloon, Hong Kong shows the weather forecast as 98% chance of thunderstorms during Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A man fishes off the Star Ferry pier during Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong during Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A typhoon warning sign on the Star Ferry pier in Hong Kong during Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A man fishes off the Star Ferry pier during Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A man fishes off the Star Ferry pier during Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A man fishes off the Star Ferry pier during Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People cross Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong during rains from Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People cross Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong during rains from Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: People cross Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong during rains from Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People cross Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong during rains from Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A man pushes his cart of recyclables up on to a curb during Typhoon Utor in Hong Kong. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People on Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong during Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A woman walks up Queen’s Road in Hong Kong while rain from Typhoon Utor hits the island. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  A Hong Kong man pushes a cart up a street during a break in the rains of Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People near Gage Street in Hong Kong use umbrellas and plastic bags to protect themselves from the rains of Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG:  People shopping on Gage Street in Hong Kong use umbrellas to protect themselves from the rains of Typhoon Utor. Typhoon Utor (known in the Philippines as Typhoon Labuyo) is an active tropical cyclone located over the South China Sea. The eleventh named storm and second typhoon of the 2013 typhoon season, Utor formed from a tropical depression on August 8. The depression was upgraded to Tropical Storm Utor the following day, and to typhoon intensity just a few hours afterwards. The Philippines, which bore the brunt of the storm, reported 1 dead in a mudslide and 23 fishermen missing at sea. The storm brushed by Hong Kong bringing several millimeters of rain and moderate winds to the island but causing no reported damage or injuries. It is expected to make landfall in China.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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