from riches to rags
Hong Kong's hit reality TV show "The Battle of the Poor Rich" has 1.2 million viewers tuning in every week to see wealthy, privileged volunteers give up their luxurious ...
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a lesson in humanity
The massive tsunami and earthquake that hit Japan in March this year gave us the frightening images and videos of the effects of the disaster. After the tragedy, the people of Japan did what anyone would do in the aftermath of a catastrophe - survive. But the way they did it gave the rest of the world a lesson in respect for humanity and society. In the days after the quake, there was calm in...
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saving $1,000 a year on energy bills?
A good tip from the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Services (DME) to help each household save up to $1,000 a year – turn off your appliances left on stand-by ...
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from hawker to billionnaire
Zhou Xiaoquang used to carry a 60kg bag of cheap accessories and sold them on night trains as a teenager. Raised in poverty, she went on and own a jewellery empire ...
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how do you store 8 million books?
A warehouse big enough to store eight million books and maps for Oxford University's overflowing Bodleian Library has been unveiled. The £26m site near Swindon, ...
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