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HK Magazine

Sat 17
	Dragon Death 
Chow Yam-nam, a Thai-Chinese soothsayer who claimed to be a reincarnation of the “White Dragon King,” dies in his sleep. He was 76. Many Hong Kong celebrities, including Andy Lau, Tony Leung and Jackie Chan, worshipped him and it was widely believed that his blessings and advice helped them become successful celebrities.
Sun 18
	Aarghbalone 
A 70-year-old woman falls asleep while heating up a can of abalone in boiling water. She wakes up when the can explodes, sending abalone all over the kitchen. Firemen carry out an inspection and conclude that there is no danger of a gas leak. The woman reluctantly throws away the overcooked abalone.
Mon 19
	Coloring Book 
Parents complain that a kindergarten textbook offers an overly simplistic explanation of the world’s races. The Longman textbook shows four children of different skin tones. The yellow-skinned child is Chinese; the white-skinned child is American; the brown-skinned child is Indian; and the darkest child is from the Congo. A racial equality activist says it’s inaccurate to equate skin color with nationality.   
Tues 20
	Falling Ghosts 
Four deaths from falling occur on the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival. At midnight in Tai Po, a 17-year-old girl leaps to her death in front of her boyfriend when she learns that he cheated on her. A 27-year-old domestic helper and an 18-month-old infant fall from the 17th floor in Wong Tai Sin. It is thought that the woman was collecting laundry while holding the child and they both fell. In Tsuen Wan, a 30-year-old scaffolder loses his balance and falls to his death.
Wed 21
	Viral Aspiration 
A 19-year-old intern at a law firm takes a furtive photo of court proceedings and uploads it to his Facebook page. The photo is of a barrister wearing a wig and gown and the caption reads: “One day I will wear these and do justice.” The image goes viral. According to Apple Daily, partners at Denis Chang’s Chambers, where the intern is employed, are considering firing him and asking him to delete his Facebook account. A practicing barrister says that the incident has become a joke within the industry.

Thurs 22
	Thigh Drama 
A 28-year-old woman is getting off the MTR at Hong Kong Station when her thigh is groped. She sees the man next to her drawing back his hand, and confronts him. The 27-year-old man denies the accusation. Police conclude it’s a misunderstanding, but the woman calls for help from a lawyer, who arrives and speaks to the police for an hour before they arrest the man for indecent assault.
Fri 23
	Additive Free? 
A local blogger discovers that Top Pot Bakery, which has more than 21 branches in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Shanghai, has lied about its additive-free pastries. The blogger grew suspicious after failing to replicate the bread’s strong flavors at home. After confronting staff at the Prince Edward branch, a chef admitted to using artificial flavorings. The Taiwanese media follow up on his blog post, and significant amounts of additives are found.


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