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  • Designer marks out a new dream

    2010-10-13 08:11

    Liu Lu was on a fast track to the top of the New York fashion world. In May of 2006, after finishing her studies at the Parsons School of Design, she won its annual "Golden Thimble" Award. One of her designs was showcased in the window of Saks Fifth Avenue, and she began working for celebrity stylist G. K. Reid, helping to design outfits for Puff Daddy, Nelly Furtrado, and Rihanna.

  • Time to end women's overflowing entitlement

    2010-10-13 08:11

    When many visionary scientists rhapsodize their well-grounded speculations about how the Law of Evolution will work on the human race in the unforeseeable future, incipient signs of these changes have already stealthily expressed themselves in the gender roles.

  • Heat's a real treat in Beijing

    2010-10-13 08:11

    October is usually one of the more agreeable months as far as the weather is concerned. Where the height of summer and the depth of winter are seen by most as outside of one's comfort zone, this time of the year is largely enjoyed for it occupies the middle-ground between the two: a largely pleasant outdoor temperature.

  • It's our town

    2010-09-29 08:05

    The arts are a lighthouse that can guide people to the essentials of a fulfilling life - the true, the good, and the beautiful - said investment banker Li Feng.

  • Giving a hoot about owls

    2010-09-27 07:58

    Known for its wisdom, the owl has the attention of one of Beijing's restaurateurs. Alexandra Leyton Espinoza sets chase to find out why.

  • Clubbers unite at 'forest' rave

    2010-09-27 07:58

    Australian event planner and Beijing-based artists work together to electrify the capital's love of music

  • Growing wings of confidence

    2010-09-21 08:21

    Opera and robotics add a little spark to Beijing's exam-oriented education system

  • Stumble Inn brings real beer to The Village

    2010-09-21 08:21

    The closing of the first incarnation of Stumble Inn around two years ago was a big loss for the beer drinking community in Beijing, which is why many of the city's ale lovers have been waiting anxiously for the re-opening of Stumble Inn in Sanlitun's Village complex.

  • Beijing's most bizarre home deliveries

    2010-09-20 07:49

    As the cold winds of winter creep in, people look to their homes for the comfort of warmth.

  • Playing hide and seek in a war torn village

    2010-09-20 07:49

    Forget about Beijing's chaotic tourist traps this season and take a trip instead to a quiet rural getaway.

  • Cinematic nostalgia displayed on paper

    2010-09-15 07:55

    Prepare a mountain of Blu-Tack because a massive China-related poster exhibition is coming to Beijing

  • Trying not to get swept up with too much cleaning

    2010-09-14 08:00

    My boyfriend and I used to fight over whether to hire an hourly worker.

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