Issue: February 07, 2012 (Archive)

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Cop shops are now less user-friendly
Not long ago, I visited the Aberdeen police headquarters, which had been my home for about a year in 1973 when I was the subdivision inspector.

Taiwan complaints have familiar ring
I visited Taipei after the Lunar New Year, when results of Taiwan's presidential election were still fresh in people's minds. So naturally, the conversation with the hired driver turned to politics and the life of islanders.

Don't try to confuse me with gender issues, I've got kids
An acquaintance showed me her baby wrapped in a white shawl. This should be illegal. If the blanket isn't pink or blue, you can't tell what sex the infant is, and you end up saying: "What a cute little, er, offspring, he/ she / it looks just like his/ her/ its father/ mother." All very awkward.

Dowry cake idea catches fire
The Year of the Dragon is considered an auspicious time to do a lot of important things in life. Apart from having "dragon" babies, many couples choose to get married this year.

Yo, buddy - pull out the plug and let Rajnikanth do the work
A magical website has been launched in Asia which can be accessed without an internet cable. Your computer connects to it via an invisible beam of Celebrity Power.

Catch dish of the day at Aberdeen
My friends and I went to "Ah Lo" restaurant at the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market just before the Lunar New Year holidays.

Law enforcers should rise above abuse
In the past year, the media have reported several incidents concerning police officers being harangued and harassed in the execution of their duty.

More to bottom lines than cash
The cinema at Times Square is being converted into retail space, triggering a bidding war among brand-name shops for leases.

Hotels tycoon misses boat
The tourism industry is a bright spot in the local economy, with hotels leading other sectors in paying bonuses to their staff.

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