Issue: March 21, 2012 (Archive)

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In the binary world it adds up there are 10 kinds of people
Good news! Today I turn my column space over to a more intelligent source of commentary: you. To anyone who thinks I'm just using material from readers to save myself work, I would respond: Yeah? So?

New watchdog shows teeth
The government announced last week the key appointments to the Communications Authority, reflecting the power of the regulator formed by a merger of the broadcasting and telecommunications authorities.

Paying a social visit to the cavemen
The six long-distance charity walkers doing the Journey for Hope, the title of our project all those years ago, were given a ceremonial sending off by city officials in Lanzhou, northwest China.

Radio turns up election heat
As the chief executive race enters its final week, Commercial Radio Hong Kong has recruited Stephen Chan Chi-wan, with the aim of boosting its election coverage.

Why settle for a rocket scientist when you can raise a living god?
Most Asian parents want their children to grow up to be brain surgeons, lawyers or billionaires. Not me, I've got ambition. This planet is awash with doctors and lawyers, and have you ever met a billionaire? Eww, ugly miserable grumps with grotesquely spoiled children.

Agents strike it rich in sale
Many aging buildings will have a chance of being redeveloped when the government lowers the compulsory sale threshold.

Nose job is not to be sniffed at if your maid turns into Scarlett
Got an e-mail the other day from a guy looking for a new nose. He said he did not want his name in print as "most people believe men are not vain, right?" Wrong! Everyone knows guys are way more vain than women.

Don't bet on flats rebound lasting
The local home market rebounded somewhat after the Lunar New Year holidays, but everyone is asking how long the recovery can be sustained.

Weary walkers along the Silk Road
Before the six of us could embark on the inaugural charity walk we organized in early September 1992, we had to overcome the initial shocks thrown up by China's northwest - the poor airport in Lanzhou, the overwhelming reception and the overpowering liquor.

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