The pearl report [2017]
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22:04 41. Designated demise
2017-10-23
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"How durable are home and office appliances? "Planned obsolescence" was the idea of an American in 1932 to end the Great Depression, by having the government set a lifespan for products so consumers h...
23:54 42. Galloping Guizhou
2017-10-30
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"Guizhou was 1 of China's poorest provinces, its inclement weather and barren soil a distinct setback to developing an agricultural industry. But in recent years, Guizhou's economy burgeoned, with GDP...
23:49 43. Thought for food
2017-11-06
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"Many busy city folk buy prepackaged food, for the convenience, but are oblivious to or unable to understand potentially harmful additives and other ingredients listed on statutory food labels. This h...
22:59 44. School's out
2017-11-13
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"Some schools have been sitting idle in HK for years. With the housing crunch, community groups have been wondering if people could be living in them. Some have gone as far as drawing up plans. But wi...
23:09 45. Blood alert
2017-11-20
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"HK needs your blood, a constant appeal by authorities tasked to ensure a stable supply of the life-giving substance. But despite allowing homosexuals to give blood now, there's a shortage due partly ...
22:59 46. 4 for walking
2017-11-27
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"For the first time, a team of foreign household maids in HK is among the 5000 people participating in the 100K Oxfam Trailwalker. Facing many hurdles, teammates say they want to show being a domestic...
23:19 47. Borrowers beware
2017-12-04
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"The government received about 80,000 applications this year for student grants or loans, amid continuing complaints that these subsidies can't meet tertiary education expenses. The government is owed...
22:59 48. Double 11
2017-12-11
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"Since 2009, November 11 has become a day of frenzied buying on Mainland Chinese websites. Consumers pounce on what's hyped to be huge discounts. Businessmen rake in multi-billion yuan windfalls. But ...
22:59 49. In pursuit of nature
2017-12-18
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"The High Court has rejected plans for 100s of small houses in 3 country park enclaves, saying town planners didn't sufficiently determine genuine need of indigenous villagers for housing on the priva...
22:39 50. A caring Christmas
2017-12-25
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"Underlying the rituals, repasts and revelry, Christmas is about sharing and caring for those in need. The Pearl Report looks into how some individuals use their expertise and assets to make this seas...
