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Neighborhood revolutionary
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Dr Sun Yat-sen roamed the streets of Hong Kong, inspired by what he saw, before overthrowing an age of dynastic Chinese politics and taking it into the modern age. Vaudine England explains
Change of image
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Patriotic rituals not your scene? Then mark the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China at an art exhibition, suggests Michelle Chan
How not to climb the Matterhorn
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
A sudden change of weather - even in summer - can turn a hike into a dangerous Swiss misadventure, explains Sheila Norman-Culp.
Among brothers
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Author and journalist David Talbot's new book re-examines the assassination of John F Kennedy through his sibling's eyes, writes Robin Abcarian
Coonawarra gone wrong
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Modern farming techniques and big business are sapping the Australian region's potential, but there is hope, writes Curtis Marsh
Darkest of romantics
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
King of goth rock Marilyn Manson finds his inspiration in the pain of the human condition. He talks to Neil McCormick
Throw your weight around
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Cardio fitness doesn't take care of the other 600 muscles in our body that also need attention, writes Howard Schneider
Star Shrek shriek
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
When four of America's top comedic actresses who voice princesses in the latest installment of the ogre franchise end up in the same room, it's chaos to say the least, writes William Booth
Curse of the pirates
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
A new system that embeds anti-piracy technology into CDs and DVDs is about to make illegal copying a whole lot harder, writes Evelyn Iritani
House rules
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
British actor Hugh Laurie works hard to make his character in the popular American TV series perfectly unlikable, writes Mary McNamara
Loosening the shackles
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Once notorious for their harsh conditions, prisons in India are now busy introducing wide- ranging reforms to help speed up the process of rehabilitating offenders, writes Margot Cohen
Den of redemption
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:59:04 +0800
Kuala Lumpur's Downtown Bazaar project is allowing recovering drug dealers and users to put their business skills to work, writes Pauline Jasudason

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Clear The Air - Hong Kong - Anti air pollution education and political action group.

Consortium of Chemical Products and Processes - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Aims to facilitate the development of the business and technology of chemical processing in the Asia-Pacific region. Facilities, collaborations, publications, courses and software.

Corporate Environmental Governance Programme - The site contains research projects and consultancy studies, aiming at greening the production (especially of SMEs)and protecting the environment.

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EarthCare - Organisation working on sustainable development. Contains news on the latest activities.

Eco Expo Asia - A trade event featuring green enterprise and green living. Provides fair details, exhibitor list, event schedule, and information for participants.
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Friends of the Earth - Environmental protection organisation;promotes recycling, renewable energy and other green measures in Hong Kong.

Friends of the Harbour - Aiming to protect Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour from excessive reclamation or other encroachments.

Green Council - Aims to encourage the industry to include environmental protection in their processes. Includes descriptions about their green label scheme, and educational material.

Green Fun - Promotes the greening of Hong Kong and healthy living through educational activities.

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Green Power - One of Hong Kong's main green groups; site includes an online eco-tour.

Greenpeace China - Provides information on environmental issues and activities concerning the Greater China region.

Hong Kong Alternatives - A group that advocates for a major urban green park in the shorelines of West Kowloon.

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute - Carries out applied research and development activities in electronics, communications and material science.

Hong Kong Bioinformatics Centre - Acts as a central data resource for the benefit of Hong Kong biotechnology and industrial community. Provides computational equipment, technical expertise and molecular biology-orientated databases.

Hong Kong Harbour - SOS - Save Our Shorelines - Working to protect natural coastlines, and enhance developed stretches of coast in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Science Museum - Introduces the museum's collection, current exhibitions, and educational services for students. Also provides news updates on science topics.

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Science in the Public Service - A joint campaign by government departments to let people know more about their scientific achievements and the application of science and technology in providing services.

Society for Protection of the Harbour - Advocates protection of Victoria Harbour from excessive reclamation.

The Conservancy Association - Advocates environmental protection and sustainable development. Provides educatinal information on conservation, heritage and recycling, and electronic newsletters.

The Council for Sustainable Development - Engages the public to discuss Hong Kong's sustainability issues. Provides published reports, discussion papers, bulletins, articles and online discussion forums.

The Environmental Campaign Committee - Promotes public awareness of environmental issues and encourages the public to contribute actively towards a better environment. Introduces current projects and funding application procedures.

The HK-BEAM Society - Operates the Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method. Provides a description of the standards, list of certified buildings, news and events.

The Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology - Provides an introduction to the association's objectives, its activities, and its membership.

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