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Smog obscures HK skies for a third of the year
Hong Kong's skies have been obscured by haze or smog for a record number of
hours in 2006 - totalling about a third of the year, weather figures indicate.

Grant my Christmas wish, pleads cerebral palsy sufferer
Christmas is a time for wishes and dreams, many of which will sadly never come
true. But wheelchair-bound Cheng Ka-lung is determined to make his dream of
freedom a reality. The 28-year-old has lived in a hostel for more than a decade.

Tsang softens stance on heritage conservation
The demolition of the Star Ferry and Queen's piers could not be stopped as the
decision had gone through all the appropriate consultation processes, Chief
Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen said yesterday.

UN imposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear fuel work
The Security Council yesterday slapped the first ever UN sanctions on Iran,
targeting its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in response to its
refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work.

• New jobs in cities top 10m for the first time
• Mass matchmaking a big hit at Christmas
• Christian leaders sent to prison over protest

• Hong Kong tops charity handouts
• Wine a good investment, if you don't quaff the profits
• What the new year will bring

• RIM raises outlook after profits soar on strong BlackBerry demand
• Asahi Glass dumps China venture to focus on flat panels
• OFTA ensures hikers stay in touch

• Ronaldo keeps United top
• Sun Hei through to Shield semis
• Transfer policy 'same under Glazers'

Mainland mothers face higher fees
The Hospital Authority has approved a series of measures to curb the influx of
mainlanders who give birth at public hospitals, including higher fees.

Santa's workshop is in China
When Father Christmas visits homes in Europe, there is a good chance most of his
sack of toys, tinsel and lights will sport the "Made in China" label.

HK man sues over seized land
A Hong Kong businessman, Chan Ho-wai, who sued a Zhongshan court for illegally
holding and selling his land, will have his day in a mainland court.

Enhancing education
Continuous reforms of Hong Kong's education system have had little effect in
pacifying criticisms. Read the SCMP's white paper on Enhancing the Quality of
Hong Kong's Education to get a better picture.

Opinion Leaders Survey
Opinion leaders and business decision-makers were questioned in the November
SCMP/TNS survey, revealing 55 per cent believed a minimum wage should be
guaranteed through legislation.

Macau Grand Prix
From motorcycles and touring cars to Porsches and Formula Three racers, they
will move like a blur through the streets in the 53rd Macau Grand Prix.

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Americans harbour “much misunderstanding about the reality in China”. Living in
Hong Kong, how would you explain the reality in China? Share your views: write
to us about this or any other subject - or read today's letters.

Shopping season: Weary shoppers, weighed down with Christmas purchases, queue
for taxis outside Times Square in Causeway Bay. The Retail Management
Association predicts a 7 per cent increase in shopping, which would mean
turnover of HK$20.6 billion - slightly more than the HK$20.2 billion recorded in
1997 before the long economic downturn. Photo: Martin Chan (Full Story)

STYLE
STYLE offers the latest lifestyle tips and trends to keep you looking good and
feeling healthy. This month we focus on career women.

Video report
Reporter Norma Connolly looks at efforts by inventor Lucien Gambarota and
California Fitness to make the gym more environmentally friendly by turning the
energy from burning calories into energy that power lights and other electrical
devices.

Podcasts
In week's podcasts we cover the year in review, music, technology, business,
horse racing and more.

HK questions?
Join veteran journalist and SCMP columnist Kevin Sinclair On The Spot, our
online Q and A forum, and ask him about all things Hong Kong. Send in your
questions, concerns and complaints.

A cultural evolution
Not so long ago Beijing nightlife was all opera and acrobats. Now it's hip clubs
and oh-so-cool clientele. How times have changed, writes Helena Iveson.

Get down and do it
If exercise these days consists of lifting food or drink to your mouth, personal
instructor Zara Horner says you can eat your cake and still stay fit.

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Scmp.com’s Top 10 articles last week

1. 114 for Leong - race for chief is on
2. Tsang vows pier demolition to go ahead
3. Simple lifestyle 'beats the heat'
4. Step-mother jailed over chopping attack role
5. Leong's poll hopes boosted by record turnout
6. Beijing, Tsang mull way ahead after poll surprise
7. Star Ferry standoff as protesters break in to stop pier's demolition
8. Clock tower may be used as landfill for reclamation
9. Taiwan president's wife collapses during trial
10. Hu halts dog cull after reading petitions

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