Issue: March 15, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, June 20, 2013   



Picture-perfect break for reward hunters
A picture is worth a thousand words - maybe even HK$100,000.

Britannica closes book on print edition
Encyclopaedia Britannica is writing a new chapter in its history - online.

Tiger fights back with golf fu
Since his sex scandal-induced flameout more than two years ago, Tiger Woods has been struggling on the golf course. But he's been making the right moves somewhere else - in a video game.

Banker leaves scene of muppet madness
Many people find the muppets cute, but few - if anyone - want to be called one. Especially not by their bankers.

Red-letter day for more election blues
Those tired of all the dirty laundry being aired in the chief executive race better brace for more. The Legislative Council election is set for September 9, with the nomination period scheduled for July 18 to 31.

Dog cloner hatches mammoth plan
It's not quite in the league of Jurassic Park yet, but scientists are thinking big as they attempt to bring one of earth's giants back to life.

Signal clear after screen switch
The Chinese have finally broken the stranglehold of the Japanese in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

Village joy in ban on death
It has been illegal to die in Falciano del Massico, a village of 3,700 people 50 kilometers from Naples in Italy, since the start of the month.

Smooth ride to success for Porsche
Mainlanders may be seeing a few more Porsches than usual these days.

Leung camp returns fire at 'gangster ads'
Newspaper ads placed by University of Hong Kong students asking for more details regarding the "Shanghai Tsai dinner" continue to make news.



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