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1. This week's question: You are a mad scientist and have to steal a world monument to bring to your Hong Kong lair. What would you choose?

   Posted Nov 19th 2009, 12:00am by Staff Reporter

   ... America Scarlett Ho, St Paul's Convent School I'd bring America's Statue of Liberty and her intangible cultural values. She symbolises liberty and freedom, which echoes my own wish to chase after my dreams. Lady Liberty is not standing still, but moving forward, which parallels my determination to progress in my science career. It is also a reminder for me ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/698745/weeks-question-you-are-mad-scientist-and-have-steal-world-monument-bring-your-hong
2. Entree: Split, Croatia

   Posted Oct 31st 2007, 12:00am by Nicolette Loizou

   ... Americas Nicolette Loizou Restaurant Nostromo 10 Kraj Svete Marije The area in and around Split's Narodni Trg (People's Square) is the best bet for dining in the city and Nostromo - just five minutes away - must count as one of the best fish restaurants. The spaghetti seafood at 85 kuna (HK$130) comes with a rich gravy but could have done with a few more prawns. ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/613762/entree-split-croatia
3. A time to take stock

   Posted Sep 03rd 2006, 12:00am by Staff Reporter

   ... Politics America America America How has the world changed in the five years since the murderous terror strikes of September 11? Are America and the west safer now, or less secure? Are the terrorists winning? Where may the next attack come from? In a series of daily reports from this Tuesday to next Monday's anniversary, the SCMP examines key issues and assesses the shape of our ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/562557/time-take-stock
4. Son of jailed July 1 activist tells of police intimidation

   Posted Aug 02nd 2012, 12:00am

   ... of the case, You Xianming, after he gave an interview to Voice of America, a radio station funded by the US government. 'He said, 'China is ruled by one party. Even Voice of America ...

   http://beta.scmp.com/article/1008285/son-jailed-july-1-activist-tells-police-intimidation
5. Smooth sailing for Grand Banks

   Posted Aug 07th 2011, 12:00am

   ... America America's Cup America America Business Cameron Dueck At first glance, a Grand Banks yacht (below right) resembles a traditional Western fishing trawler. Square, muscular lines make the boat appear sensible and seaworthy. Below deck they are comfortable and homey, with dark wood, sturdy handholds and narrow companionways that make for safer sailing. While most Grand ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/975550/smooth-sailing-grand-banks
6. Democracy in America (abridged)

   Posted Oct 28th 2007, 12:00am by Tim Cribb

   ... America French Nobility America America Tim Cribb Democracy in America (abridged) by Alexis de Tocqueville Harper Perennial, HK$152 Often quoted, seldom read, Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America is the basis of any discussion about democracy. This particular form of government developed in the US is being exported worldwide, with de Tocqueville being quoted in many ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/613333/democracy-america-abridged
7. The Madonnas of Leningrad

   Posted Mar 18th 2007, 12:00am by Charmaine Chan

   ... America Charmaine Chan America America Reviewed by Charmaine Chan The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean Harper Perennial, HK$109 In The Madonnas of Leningrad, memory is the tenuous link connecting the two lives of Marina. In modern-day America, on the eve of her granddaughter's wedding, Alzheimer's is playing tricks with the old woman's short-term memory, which is why ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/585424/madonnas-leningrad
8. Elyse retains her sparkle

   Posted Aug 28th 2006, 12:00am by Andrew Sun

   ... America Bling-Bling America America Andrew Sun Jewel retailer Chow Sang Sang threw a press lunch on Friday ahead of its new TV campaign retaining former America's Next Top Model contestant Elyse Sewell as their company face. 'She's not like other models. She's very lively and animated,' said a company rep. Sewell may have the ad contract, but other runway ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/561865/elyse-retains-her-sparkle
9. Racing souvenirs becoming popular

   Posted Apr 17th 2004, 12:00am by Peta Tomlinson

   ... America Audemars Piguet America America Peta Tomlinson Before you throw away your used race ticket at the end of the day, consider for a moment whether it really is as worthless as you might think. Collectors of racing memorabilia are a growing breed the world over, and while the most fanatical probably come from America or Japan, Hong Kong is quickly picking up the trend. ...

   http://www.scmp.com/article/452371/racing-souvenirs-becoming-popular
10. Language point

    Posted Feb 23rd 2004, 12:00am by Staff Reporter

    ... China China America America America TEACH ME TO FLY SKYFIGHTER ISBN: 0888626460 This was Paul Yee's first published book - four short stories about young Canadians coping in a multicultural society. GHOST TRAIN ISBN: 0888992572 A poor girl from southern China looks for her father in America, only to find he is dead. Instead he appears to her in a dream. She uses her artistic ...

    http://www.scmp.com/article/445505/language-point

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