Issue: July 06, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013   

Home truths
Just for a while it seemed Leung Chun- ying could look forward to the "give him a chance" grace period that Hong Kong's two previous chief executives enjoyed upon taking office despite their lack of obvious leadership qualities.After all, he was cast as an example of how to succeed and prosper while remaining a man of the people.



Volkswagen Festival Walk Car Show
Date: July 7-8 (Sat-Sun)

Prize stallion
It's so easy to slip behind the wheel of a fabulous Ferrari. Within seconds you can be going an apparently effortless 160km/ h.

Finding star harmony
According to the nine-star theory, every year nine different stars reside in different sectors in the skies. Their positions are reflected on Earth and, by extension, the house or apartment we live in.

Money talks
Derek Ting was bitten by the capitalist bug when he read a feature in a New York magazine. The article later inspired him to make a movie which he calls $upercapitalist.

In the spirit of adventure
There is no shortage of passion for wine in Hong Kong. Ever since the scrapping of duty in 2008, the city has become the envy of the world for the diverse choice of fine wines readily available.

Mercury rising
Watched the news lately? It seems global temperatures will keep rising in the next few centuries. As if we needed any reminders amid this scorcher of a summer. How about taking your mind off it with some distractions - such as sub-zero cocktails?



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