News
The Week Dec 31, 2010
Updated: 2010-12-31 16:56
By Christie Lee (chinadaily.com.cn)
Year end bonus
Chinese media has been reporting employees' dissatisfaction with their year end bonuses in 2010. But chinadailyshow.com wrote about one Hong Kong actor who didn't want to disappoint his employees. He sent out "naughty" pics of himself to his employees in lieu of a cash bonus. So, for any of you who missed out on your checks, here is a little gift from me to you.
Robot suit for the disabled
Scientists in Japan released a new robot which could help disabled people lead more active lives. The Hybrid Assistive Limb(HAL) tracks electronic signals from the brain to muscles to help move parts of the body. Right now, the suit is available in models for one or two legs. We ordered the cheap version of the "HAL" just to see what the hype was all about.
New Year's kiss
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, many people around the world will share a kiss with a loved one to celebrate the start of 2011. Whether it's a husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, or just the person who happens to be next to you at the bar, it's nice to have someone by your side to ring in the new year. So, who will you be kissing this New Year's Eve?
Specials
President Hu visits the US
President Hu Jintao is on a state visit to the US from Jan 18 to 21.
Ancient life
The discovery of the fossile of a female pterosaur nicknamed as Mrs T and her un-laid egg are shedding new light on ancient mysteries.
Economic Figures
China's GDP growth jumped 10.3 percent year-on-year in 2010, boosted by a faster-than-expected 9.8 percent expansion in the fourth quarter.