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The Cold War is not cold

At this very moment the United States is suffering more attacks than ever in its history. Our power grids, water supply, flight control, banking,...
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Take a trip to China at BookPeople with 'Bullet Trains to Yaks'

Imagine a tourist who knows little of America coming and only visiting the east coast. A worthy trip to be sure, but they would hardly have...
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China sells sex despite new laws

A ban that outlaws titillating Internet-based ads for online games went into effect in China on August 1, but that didn't stop the Chinese...
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Urban Safari: Hong Kong

If you heed our recent suggestion and decide to make the Chungking Mansions your Hong Kong home, your location will allow you to take in some of...
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The real deal on Hong Kong's notorious Chungking Mansions

Although it's still rather cheap by Western standards, Hong Kong is one of the most expensive destinations in Asia. This is understandable:...
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Hong Kong, city of lights

Although among the most popular destinations for travelers departing Asia, Europe and Australia, Hong Kong remains only scantily visited by North...
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Mitchell event a success - Apollo program scientist inspired us and planetarium evoked gasps

Last night's Family Night at Mitchell Elementary was a success. The school was decked out with a variety of space-themed posters and murals,...
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Chinese man marries men for money

When I first read that a man in China was arrested for marrying men, I wondered if China was dealing with its own gay marriage issues. But, it...
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Adventures in China: The wild wall

While the Great Wall of China is a must-see monument, most such trips are made at spots where busloads of tourists are dropped off every morning....
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Adventures in China: Tandem Bicycles

The bohemian Houhai Lake is one of the hippest spots in Beijing. One of several lake areas near Tiananmen Square, Houhai is also known as the ...
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