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  • Woman ill with drug-resistant infection

    The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a confirmed case of invasive community-associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus involving a 90-year-old woman.She fell ill on May 3 and was admitted to hospital on May 7.She tested positive for CA-MRSA.She is stable.She has no recent travel history, and her home contact is normal.The centre called on the public to use antibiotics ...

  • Man killed in lorry accident

    Police are investigating an accident in Tsing Yi in which a 44-year-old man died.He was starting the engine of a lorry on Cheung Tat Road when it suddenly moved forward and trapped him between its door and a wall, at about 12.50pm today.The man was seriously injured and sent to Princess Margaret Hospital where he later died.Witnesses should call 3661 ...

  • Experts Explore the Future of Retailing at Hong Kongs Omni-Channel Retailing Conference

    HONG KONG, 23 May, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's customer-centric digital world is radically altering the retail landscape and forcing retailers to rethink every aspect of their operations. At the Omni-Channel Retailing Conference in Hong Kong from 4 to 6 June, 2013 more than 50 speakers will reveal what some of the world's most successful brands are doing to attract and keep customers ...

  • Reappointment to ensure URA continuity

    Barry Cheung's reappointment as Chairman of the Urban Renewal Authority Board is necessary to ensure the Urban Renewal Strategy is effectively implemented, the Development Bureau says.In response to media reports today, the bureau said reappointing Mr Cheung as chairman provides continuity and leadership for the board. The Government has also considered many veteran non-executive members of ...

  • Driver arrested for fatal accident

    Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for dangerous driving after a 62-year-old cyclist was killed.His van reportedly struck the cyclist who was riding on Cheung Tung Road on Lantau Island about 12.15pm today.The cyclist was sent to Prince Margaret Hospital with serious head injuries and later died.Police have detained the driver for questioning.Witnesses should call Police on 3661 ...


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Bamboozled [DVD]

Bamboozled [DVD]

Spike Lee may veer into overstatement when he has the central character of Bamboozled, an outwardly successful, but inwardly self-hating, African-American TV executive, recite in voice-over narration at the beginning of the film the dictionary definition of "satire": "a literary work in which human vice or folly is ridiculed or attacked scornfully." I guess it just goes to show that L ... ...

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  • DHL Express Credits Certified International Specialists Program with Transforming Company Culture

    -- Innovative learning and development platform delivered to over 2,000 employees in Hong Kong; over 100,000 employees across 220 countries and territories -- CEO, Ken Allen: "The Certified International Specialists program has played a fundamental role in the business performance of DHL Express" HONG KONG, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express, a division of Deutsche Post ...

  • HKTDC Entrepreneur Day to Feature Over 120 Exhibitors

    Fair to Showcase Start-up Opportunities and Support Services Hong Kong, May 23, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - More than 120 exhibitors will take part in HKTDC Entrepreneur Day, 31 May-1 June, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The two-day event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will showcase business opportunities and support services for ...

  • Hong Kong shares close down 2.54

    Hong Kong shares have closed down 2.54 per cent after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could soon start tapering off stimulus measures.The benchmark Hang Seng Index on Thursday lost 591.4 points to 22,669.68 on turnover of $HK83.64 billion ($A11.17 billion).Chinese shares closed down more than one per cent after data showing manufacturing activity contracted in May for the ...

  • Hang Seng ends 2.5pc lower

    (37 mins ago) Hong Kong shares closed down 2.54 percent Thursday after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could soon start tapering off stimulus measures. The benchmark Hang Seng Index lost 591.4 points to 22,669.68 on turnover of HK$83.64 billion, AFP reports. Chinese shares closed down more than one percent after data showing manufacturing activity contracted in May for the ...

  • Hong Kong shares post worst loss in 7 weeks on China slowdown fears

    HONG KONG | Thu May 23, 2013 4:07am EDT HONG KONG May 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares suffered their worst daily loss in seven weeks on Thursday after a preliminary private survey suggested manufacturing activity in China contracted in May for the first time since October. The Hang Seng Index closed down 2.5 percent at 22,669.7 points, while the China Enterprises Index of the top ...

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