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CAMPUS LIFE
Too much work, too little time
Architecture and computer science students  are known to have hectic schedules. These students talk about how to deal with the workload.

PERISCOPE
Looking ahead to big $$$
Dot-coms have soared. Dot-coms have crashed. How do the remaining dot-coms survive? Hongkong.com and Sina.com disclose their survival techniques.
Dot-coms make new move
Banner advertising is commonly placed on the web. However, it has proven ineffective to generate income. Dot-coms now use many different ways to advertise and earn money. 

SOCIAL ISSUES
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common type of special learning disablilty. But general public is ignorant about it. The government is trying to educate the public about the disease.
Divorce mediation another way out
Thanks to divorce mediation services, divorcees now settle disputes peacefully.

PEOPLE
Ups & downs in the life of a composer
Award-winning local pop music composers talk about their careers.
COVER STORY: Making one's way through compromises

Pop singer Nicholas Tse talks about his music, his frustrations and his plans.

PHOTO FEATURES
Shoe repair stalls
Shoe repair chain stores will never replace traditional craftsmen. White-collar workers, Filipino maids and foreigners patronise traditional shoe repairmen.

EDUCATION
I.T. education in kindergarten
I.T. education for kids not only enhances their creativity, but also their interpersonal skills and discipline. However, careful planning is important.

CHANNELS
New blood in music industry
Local indie bands are so innovative that they are stimulating the local music industry. They will accept sponsorship from record company only if they can retain their sytle.

CULTURE & LEISURE
Chinging into heros and heroines
Japanese cartoon and comicbook lovers imitate cartoon characters in cosplays.

SCIENCE
Mahjong: A new therapy for dementia
Mahjong is a kind of therapeutic treatment for people suffering from dementia. Mahjong therapy improves their physical fitness and interpersonal skills.

 


People: Nicholas Tse talks about his ideas on music

 


Photo Features: Traditional shoe repairmen still abound

 


Culture & Leisure: Cosplays are a new trend in Hong Kong