January 2004


People

Shui Wo Tin: Art as the healing hand


Shui Wo Tin hopes the sorrows he captures in his photographs will remain only images. Read the story

Private dining club chef
Private dining club chef Siu Chung enjoys cooking as well as communing with diners.Read the story

Ellen at 17
Ellen Joyce Loo of the local pop group At 17 quit school after Form 5 for music. Though she enjoys her music career, she likes the past “her” more and misses school life.
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Social Issues
Development on Lantau Island

The government is failing to fulfil its promise to extend Lantau North Country Park to compensate for the destruction caused by urbanization projects. Green groups oppose more projects as they are lined up, yet projects get go ahead.Read the story

Fitness
Diet supplements and intensive muscle training may do more harm than good, says Franco Wu, an experienced trainer. Read the story

Education and Campus Life
Chinese martial arts in universities
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Disabled students face hurdle getting higher education
Though there are ample places and aid from universities, disabled students have trouble getting into universities because there are no Form 6 and 7 classes offered in special schools.Read the story

Periscope
Film industry in Hong Kong
The local film industry has come a long way since it first came into the picture in the early 20th century. Romance comedies, independent films and digital technology make up contemporary cinema industry.
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Photo Features

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Culture and Leisure

Paper offerings
Pistols, underwear, cell phones. . . . Paper offerings are modeled after modern commodities. However, the tradition of burning paper offerings may fade out soon, says Bono Lee, a cultural trend columnist at Ming Pao.Read the story




Scuba diving: Divers enjoy beauty beneath water surface
More people can now enjoy scuba diving as the cost of equipment becomes more affordable.
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Channels
Korean craze an illusion
Loyal fans of Korean drama and movies spend time and money on their craze. However, media professionals say that the quality of Korean productions needs improvement.
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