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BlackBerry takes a Bold new step

SCMPNews — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:56:00 GMT

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Research In Motion has launched an update to popular mobile e-mail device. The BlackBerry Bold is packed with features, and comparisons to the iPhone are inevitable.

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Beijing designates protest zones

SCMPNews — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:30:00 GMT

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At least three of Beijing's popular public parks will be set up with protest zones during the Olympics: Ritan Park, Beijing World Park and Purple Bamboo Park.

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D-22 rocks back into action

SCMPNews — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:49:00 GMT

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D-22,

D-22, considered one of Beijing's best live-venue bars was shut down earlier this month. A new 'live performance' licence was suddenly required of venues like D-22, which had been operating for the past 2 years.

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In the pink with Norwegian salmon

SCMPNews — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:43:00 GMT

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Finnish

Finnish chef Jaakka Sorsa from FINDS restaurant in Hong Kong tackles a huge Norwegian salmon. He talks about his experience of cooking the fish, ahead of the launch of a salmon promotion at nine restaurants across the city. It's not all about sushi, he says.

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Tags : f.i.n.d.s., finds, finland, fish, food, hong, jaakka, kong, norway, norwegian, restaurant, salmon, scandinavian, sorsa, sushi

Abandoned bag stirs bomb scare

SCMPNews — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:19:00 GMT

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In a rarely seen anti-terror operation in Beijing, a heavy police force stormed onto a street near Forbidden City over a bomb scare caused by a mysterious unattended bag.

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Olympic volunteer primed and ready

SCMPNews — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Qing Rongjun passed gruelling examinations to become an Olympic venue volunteer, the highest rank of any volunteer. Although the pressure is high, he says he's ready to take on the Olympics.

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Beijing's airport express zooms into action

SCMPNews — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:03 GMT

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We take you for a ride on Beijing's much anticipated airport express line which opened last weekend. Its opening coincides with other measures intended to reduce traffic congestion and will cater to thousands of Olympic tourists as the Games edge closer.

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Tags : 2008, ????, airport, beijing, china, express, games, olympic, olympics, train

Kylie's in the Kitchen

SCMPNews — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:21:00 GMT

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In a recent trip to Hong Kong, TV chef Kylie Kwong explains what Chinese food means to her.

You can also see Kylie prepare a white-cooked chicken with a hot-and-sour dressing.

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Tags : billy, cantonese, celebrity, chef, china, chinese, discovery, food, hong, kong, kwong, kylie, my, scmp

China's zero tolerance on doping

SCMPNews — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:20:02 GMT

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The

The International Olympic Committee has said anti-doping measures for this year's Olympic Games will be tougher than ever. Meanwhile, China says it will impose lifetime bans on its athletes, including their coaches, if any of them are caught using performance enhancing drugs.

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Tags : 2008, ????, anti, athletes, beijing, bocog, cheat, china, doping, drugs, fahey, games, ioc, john, olympic, olympics, scmp, sport

Fight Quest's Jimmy & Doug go head to head

SCMPNews — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:02:01 GMT

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Fight

Fight Quest stars Jimmy Smith and Doug Anderson face off in Hong Kong. This time it's on a roof top in Kowloon.

The American full-contact fighters tell the Post how they tackle life's challenges in and out of the ring.

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Tags : anderson, arts, asia, discovery, doug, fight, fu, hong, jimmy, kong, kowloon, kung, martial, mma, quest, smith

Samsung unveils crystal clear future

SCMPNews — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:26:00 GMT

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Samsung

Samsung has revealed its latest series of home entertainment products, among them the Series 6 650 iDTV (which features the Crystal Design finish) and its new Blu-ray player.

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BMX racers ride into Olympics

SCMPNews — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:52:00 GMT

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BMX

BMX racing will make its debut at this year's Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee hopes by introducing more "extreme" sports such as BMX will help appeal to younger audiences.

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Dim sum discussions with Chua Lam

SCMPNews — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:39:00 GMT

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Food

Food critic and former film producer, Chua Lam, talks about his favourite dim sum dishes with reporter Enoch Yiu. They eat at the famous Hong Kong restaurant Lok Yu Tea House, noted for its surly service and traditional dumplings.

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Samoan swinging for Olympic KO

SCMPNews — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:51:00 GMT

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Farani

Farani Tavu'i is a light heavyweight boxer who will represent his native Samoa in the Beijing Olympics. In an effort to maximize his chances of winning a medal, Farani has undertaken a rigorous training regime in Hong Kong.

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Tags : 2008, ????, andrew, beijing, boxer, boxing, corbett, farani, heavyweight, hong, kee, kong, light, matthew, olympics, pauli, samoa, scmp, tavu'i, tavui, tuli, wong

First 3G iPhone ANYWHERE hits the streets in Hong Kong

SCMPNews — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:47:00 GMT

Get a glimpse of the first 3G iPhone to hit the streets ANYWHERE. Hong Kong is one of 22 markets to get the 3G iPhone today, and here is the first glimpse for the world to see.

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John Woo sets sights on civil war drama - PART 3/3

SCMPNews — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:14:00 GMT

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Director

Director John Woo plans to follow up 'Red Cliff' with another historical drama, "1949", which focuses on three love stories during the time of China's civil war. Part 3 of 3

In Cantonese with English subtitles.

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Woo working within the Hollywood system - PART 2/3

SCMPNews — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:27:00 GMT

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Director

Director John Woo talks about how success defined him as a big budget action director, and how he managed to break the mould to focus on telling human stories. Part 2 of 3.

In Cantonese with English subtitles.

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Woo sees productions migrating to China - PART 1/3

SCMPNews — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:12:02 GMT

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Mainland

Mainland film crews have the talent and ability for big budget productions, according to director John Woo. They just lack the opportunity, but that is about to change. Part 1 of 3.

In Cantonese with English subtitles.

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Do love hotels discriminate?

SCMPNews — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:39:00 GMT

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A Sunday Morning Post investigation has revealed that love hotels in Kowloon Tong generally refuse entry to same-sex couples looking to rent a room on a short-term basis. One of these hotels is the former home of martial arts master, Bruce Lee.

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CCTV sports chief warms up his microphone

SCMPNews — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:36:01 GMT

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CCTV5,

CCTV5, which was renamed the Olympic Channel last year, is headed by former CCTV International controller Jiang Heping. His team of 900 will be the main people behind the broadcast coverage of the Olympics.

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