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Issue: January 10, 2012 (Archive)

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Leap of faith for lucky jumper It's no wonder bungee jumper Erin Langworthy believes in miracles. The 22-year-old Australian survived a 111-meter leap off the Victoria Falls Bridge in Zambia after her bungee cord snapped. She then plunged into crocodile-infested waters. Wife's trading costs central banker dear A little cash savings can go a long way - a long way toward helping you lose your job if you're a top finance official, that is. Fashion fit for an emperor Want to know how to look like a million dollars? A new exhibition has the answer. Mighty bang as HK enters the Dragon This year's fireworks display to welcome the Year of the Dragon promises, as always, to be a fantastic sight - just don't expect too many dragon faces. Life's a beach for bodyguards A fun day out at the seaside it is not. The women being put through their paces on a beach in Sanya, Hainan province, aren't there for a laugh - they are in the running to become professional bodyguards. Walk in the park for top dog Politicians like to use their family for so- called "soft promotion," but businessman Tso Kai-sum took the idea a step further yesterday. Lesbians do battle in beauty show It's a beauty contest with a difference. Jenelle Hutcherson, 26, and part-time student Mollie Thomas, 19, are the first openly gay contestants in the 60-year history of the Miss California USA pageant. 'Genius' Kim makes tracks in tank If you are "the genius among the geniuses" in military strategy, then being shown driving a tank on your birthday is probably a good idea.

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