Centenrian plays the markets
CHU Tuya has lived a quiet life over the past 99 years, but when she took up day trading in Shanghai in 1999, she made history.
Countdown to the hot season
TO aid in the countdown to warm summer weather, famous Swiss watchmaker Swatch has released its Spring/Summer series for 2000.
Pilots prone to skin cancer
LONDON - Airline pilots have up to 25 times the normal rate of skin cancer and scientists in Iceland suspect it could be due partly to disturbed sleep patterns.
Electric impulses help treat tremors
BOSTON - When the tremors of people with Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis can't be controlled with drugs, doctors sometimes destroy a small portion of the brain in an effort to relieve the quivering.
Magic needles and magnetism
ALLOWING someone to stick a bunch of needles in you in the name of medical science may not, on the face of it, be very appealing. But acupuncture, believed to have been practised in China for several thousand years, has the proven power to cure many chronic diseases, strengthen the immune system and to increase the body's overall health.
China's big cities go for brandname suits
WHICH are the most popular labels for casual suits in China? BALENO, JEANSWEST and GIORDANO are the favourites according to a survey conducted by Donghua University, originally China Textile University.
High fashion hits the bag time
By Xu Xiaomin
ACCORDING to ancient Chinese wisdom, when drawing a dragon it is most important to highlight the eyes. This optical detail may be the smallest part of the creature's anatomy, but it can still be the most eyecatching. This Chinese saying can also be applied in the world of fashion. The right handbag or necklace, small as it may be, can completely alter the overall effect of a look. A series of recent innovations in materials used in production has swelled the choice of chic, practical handbags. You can now choose from felt, zebra-striped horse hair, soft sheepskin or embroidered fabrics which have given handbags a whole new lease of life. Famous French designer Louis Vuitton has recently unleashed a riot of colour and new creation on the world of haute couture handbags with his new collection, "MONO-GRAM VERNIS." Bright reds and warm purples are contrasted with soft delicate lines and yellow edges in this collection. The Prada collection, on the other hand, combines fashion colours with something sporty. It is targeted at young women who live active lives. Fendi's collection, also for young people, inclines towards simple styles and army uniform greens. Fendi is also offering party handbag designs. This series features exquisite handbags covered with sparkling beads, the perfect match for formal evening dress.
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