Friday, August 31, 2018 – edition no. 3122

* Airbus joins probe of Capital Airlines landing, missing wheels * Package tour visitors decrease * ‘Ongoing human rights crisis’ * Modric wins UEFA vote as best player in Europe   DOWNLOAD

It’s All About the Books

  * Movies: Mile 22 * Book: Vox by Christina Dalcher *Music: Weed Garden by Iron & Wine * Wine: The Standard-Bearers of Württemberg IX * KitchenWise: A mushroom burger glorified by chilies and cheese   DOWNLOAD

Wahlberg and Berg’s ‘Mile 22’ is a dizzying assault

Mark Wahlberg’s “Mile 22” character James Silva has a tick where he snaps a yellow rubber bracelet against his wrist. He does this many, many times throughout

‘Vox’ explores world where women can’t talk freely

Christina Dalcher brings this scenario to life in her debut novel “Vox.” Fueled by the disorder and turbulence of America’s current political climate, Dalcher creates a

Iron & Wine retains intimacy on 6-song ‘Weed Garden’

For fans of Iron & Wine, it’s Christmas in August. “Weed Garden” is a six-track EP including songs written by Sam Beam mostly while working toward his

News of the World | Fall book releases include topical works for all ages

I think that people need stories to help us understand our place in the world and remember that we’re part of something bigger,” says Barbara Kingsolver,

The Standard-Bearers of Württemberg IX

(Continued from “The Standard-Bearers of Württemberg VIII” on 29 June 2018) This Württemberg series has come a long way since the publication of the first article on the estate

KitchenWise | A mushroom burger glorified by chilies and cheese

Some of the greatest chilies you’ll ever eat hail from New Mexico’s Hatch Valley, which is why — naturally enough — tiny Hatch, New Mexico, is known

65.5 percent of Canidrome land to become sports facilities

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) revealed yesterday the plans for the Yat Yuen Canidrome land, having disclosed that 65.5 percent, or approximately

Rights groups urge no censored Google search for China

More than a dozen human rights groups have sent a letter to Google urging the company not to offer censored internet search in China, amid reports it

Ox Warehouse opens with exhibition that echoes its relocation

To inaugurate its new base situated on Rua do Volong, alternative art gallery Ox Warehouse is holding an exhibition that explores the theme of space, echoing its

Nicolas Cage announced as IFFAM talent ambassador

American actor, director and producer Nicolas Cage will feature as a talent ambassador at this year’s International Film Festival and Awards – Macau (IFFAM), the

386 locations available for mainland residence permit applications

The Guangdong Security Department has announced that SAR residents can apply for their residence permit at 386 locations in Guangdong province. Every qualified SAR resident

Education | New academic year ceremony held at IPM

The opening ceremony of the 2018/2019 academic year of the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) was held in the afternoon of August 29 at the IPM Sports Pavilion, with

Jollibee aims to expand foreign sales

Seeing Philippines fast food giant Jollibee abroad always brings overseas Filipino workers a “sense of home.” Thus the community is willing to line up for

Human resources | Expert praises gamification techniques to train employees

Having adequate employee training resources remains a challenge for businesses in Macau, along with increasing sales competition from the many large companies in the region. Tom

Heritage | Second phase of Chapas Sínicas launches

The second phase of the “Chapas Sínicas” exhibition will be held at the Archives of Macao from August 21 to December 7, according to a

Briefs | Gov’t approves tax pact with Vietnam

The Macau government has reached an agreement with the state authorities of Vietnam to share tax-related information in order to deter both tax evasion and double taxation in

Environment | Accurately forecasting air quality app under development in HK

A system that reportedly provides accurate air quality forecasts to inform users of upcoming air quality is underway. By the fourth quarter of this year, a mobile app called

Legal marijuana industry tries to shake ‘Stoner’ stereotypes

Michelle Janikian, who writes about marijuana for publications like Herb, Playboy and Rolling Stone, says after she tells someone what she does for a living, she

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