LIFE
Have mobile phones turned us into a “Generation of idiots”?
Mobile phones take over our lives, imprison us. That’s why they are called cell phones. Andrew Forrest investigates…… […]
Articles by rmedcalf
HUMOUR
If you think you understand quantum mechanics, go stand in the corner in a dunce’s hat
Can you get your head around quantum mechanics or does your brain go foggy? Trevor Bailey confuses you even more.
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ENVIRONMENT
Isn’t wildlife lovely? Enjoy, because soon much of it will be gone
Twenty-five per cent of Hong Kong wildlife faces extinction, the World Wildlife Fund says in a report published this month.
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FEATURES
Smuggling between Sai Kung and China has been going on for decades, light aircraft pilot says
Boats stuffed with smuggled cigarettes are being apprehended by the Marine Police in Sai Kung waters almost every day. It is nothing new. […]
ANIMAL WELFARE
Where have all the cows gone?
We miss our cattle. They’re such lovely docile creatures pleasant to be around. In Sai Kung they are iconic, embodying the friendliness of the district. But we haven’t seen them for sometime. […]
PROPERTY
Pre-selling of Sai Sha flats to begin: Get ready for new hordes thronging our town
Retailers in Sai Kung will be happy once the development fills up with people. Where will they go to eat and play? Sai Kung, of course. The rest of us will glumly watch the new hordes. […]
COMMUNITY
Graham Eckersley’s house high in the hills at Pak Tam Au on sale at $30,000,000
The three-story house, called Braemar, has an attractive location at the summit on the road that goes to Hoi Ha and Wong Shek. […]
BOOKS
Local hero’s book on “Policing the Pleasuredome”rings with authenticity
Mike Sharp emphasises this is a work of fiction, albeit one based on his experiences of colonial policing in an age now, sadly, gone. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
Sai Kung woman scammed by online ‘lover’ loses $150,000
HSBC says romance scams are so common it devotes a website to warnings for the gullible. […]
ACCIDENTS AND CRIME
Sai Kung squatter convicted of multiple assaults is out of jail and villagers fear he is free to attack again
The assailant of Ko Tung resident Mark Doel has been convicted, sentenced to two weeks in jail and is free already, because of time served. […]