Republican Presidential debate | Trump, Carson defend seriousness of White House bids

Marco Rubio bid forcefully for control of the Republican Party’s establishment wing in Wednesday night’s (yesterday, Macau time) third Republican debate, deflecting jabs from Jeb Bush, who desperately sought to

This Day in History | 1981 – Euthanasia chief jailed over suicides

Nicholas Reed was found guilty on three counts of aiding and abetting suicide and one of conspiracy to aid and abet. Mark Lyons, 70, Mr Reed’s co-accused and the man who

Offbeat | In scramble for political finance, Bolivians turn to coca

While U.S. politicians are scrambling for ways to pay for campaigns, few are likely to adopt the latest Bolivian tactic. Backers of President Evo Morales say they’re bolstering their finances with

Rugby | All Blacks not just the best but also the most resilient

Sunday, 00:00 New Zealand v Australia H 1.4, D 29, A 3.5 When the great Victor Matfield was sent into the Rugby World Cup semifinal last weekend with South Africa down by five

Bizcuits | America’s not the greatest country in the world anymore

If you are truly lucky enough with children (and students and employees, for that matter), you experience those rewarding moments when you’re offered a glimpse of the way they are

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Ronan enchants in warm immigrant tale ‘Brooklyn’

Brooklyn” is a story for anyone who has ever left home. It’s a story for those who’ve waffled in indecision, for those forming their identities and forging their own paths.

Truman Capote’s early stories worthwhile for fans

The Early Stories of Truman Capote” collects 14 short fiction pieces by the writer, including some that were published in his high school newspaper in Greenwich, Connecticut, when he was

Trey Anastasio finds groove on ‘Paper Wheels’

When Phish frontman Trey Anastasio settles into a groove, his latest solo record “Paper Wheels” shines. Anastasio, on his first solo record in three years and 10th of his career, produces

Digital Life | Apple TV brings iPhone-like apps to the big screen

Apple TV has been a depend-­able streamer, but until now its repertoire was limited to a few dozen services. Sure, these included Netflix, Hulu and HBO. But Apple didn't let

The Golden State II

(Continued from “The Golden State” on 9 October 2015) Roughly the size of Sweden and with approximately 1,200 producers, California is overwhelmingly the largest wine-producing state in the US, responsible for

Food | Late Autumn Feast

Lake Taihu’s Hairy Crabs are world-renowned for their smooth and sweet flesh. Chef Andy Ng, Executive Chinese Chef of Man Ho Chinese Restaurant explains, “The innards are indeed very fragrant

Friday, October 30, 2015 – edition no. 2429

* Customs patrols catch more people trying to cross border illegally * Commissioner debuts with positive outlook * Taxi overcharging linked to Uber * Coelho to open esplanade at D2, bring back Thai

The Buzz | EU against spending farm aid for bullfighting 

A majority in the European Union’s legislature wants the EU not to spend farm subsidies that could profit the raising of cattle for bullfighting. In yesterday’s vote high in symbolism but

Prosecutors: Local IS cell behind Ankara peace rally attacks 

A local cell of the Islamic State group, which took orders from extremists in Syria, was behind the two suicide bombings earlier this month that killed 102 people at a

World Briefs

TAIWAN China won’t get involved in Taiwan’s upcoming elections, a government spokesman says, underscoring the sensitivity surrounding polls in which the island’s pro-independence opposition is expected to make a strong

Marreiros urges gov’t to ‘act quickly’ on land reclamation

A renowned local architect has urged the government to quicken land reclamation works. Speaking at a France Macau Business Association breakfast meeting yesterday morning, Carlos Marreiros, a former president

Unemployment rate remains stable

The unemployment rate for the July-September period has remained stable with little change compared with the June-August period, according to data from the government. The unemployment rate remained at 1.9

Education | MAC principal David Brown | Region should follow Finland’s example, not that of Hong Kong or China

David Brown has been the principal of the Macau Anglican College (MAC) since its opening in 2002. Analyzing local education policies, he suggests that Macau should look to Finland or

Tuen Mun ferries set to return

TurboJet received approval for its application to start links from the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal and Taipa’s Pac On terminal to Tuen Mun. Macau’s Marine and Water Bureau has now

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