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COVER AND FEATURE ILLUSTRATIONS: BERNARD CHAU
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A Few Words from the Editor
L
IFE ON THE EDGE
of the world, a
helping hand for China’s terminally ill,
Harry Potter in Shanghai, Hong Kong’s
first wind turbine and a World Cup success story
from Italy – that’s a taste of what we are serving
up for you in
Sphere
17.
Let’s start in Hong Kong, where we take a
look how Hongkong Electric is demonstrating
a commitment to sustainable energy through
the Lamma Winds project. Then it’s off to the
remote waters off the east coast of Canada, where
Husky’s Wanda Burt shares her experiences of
life onboard ship in the middle of the White
Rose oil field.
There’s also time to catch up on Harry Potter’s
adventures in Shanghai and find out why so
many Italians are watching football on their
mobile phones. This issue’s community story
takes a heartfelt look at how hospices are helping
those most in need in China.
We hope you enjoy the magazine.
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U P D AT E S
NEWSBITES
What’s happening in the world of
Hutchison Whampoa Limited
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N E W T R E N D S
THE GOOD OIL
A
GREAT
way to stay healthy
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3 G H O T S P O T
SCREENTEST
World Cup success for 3 Italia’s
groundbreaking mobile TV service
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C O V E R S T O R Y
THEWINDS OF CHANGE
Hong Kong wind turbine is
a green-power showcase
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F O C U S
ONTOP DOWN UNDER
Australia’s good life is a
boon for business
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C O M M U N I T Y
THE FINAL SCENE
Hospice care for the terminally ill
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I N V E S T M E N T S & O T H E R S
HARRY POTTER HITS
SHANGHAI
New partnership brings the famous
wizard and his friends to China
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E N E R G Y
THEWATER MARGIN
Wanda Burt adapts to life on
the edge of the world
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T H E N . . . A N D N OW
THIRST QUENCHERS
Soft drinks through the ages
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