The police are going political - Theoretically, all civil servants should be politically objective, so it is quite upsetting to see the latest issue of the police newsletter “Off Beat,” where a new section has appeared indirectly demonizing the protesters who got into scuffles with the police during the anti-high-speed rail protests.

Have your wicked way this Valentine’s Day with these little treats that’ll sweep her off her feet. By Sarah Fung

The first lesson I learned about knives was that you shouldn’t have the blade pointing directly at one hand while pushing the handle with your entire body weight using the other hand. But that’s the kind of quasi-suicidal technique I had to use to shuck an oyster.

Tony Chan lost, finally - The High Court has ruled that feng shui master Tony Chan has lost in the estate trial against the Chinachem Charitable Foundation, ending (for now) his attempt to gain ownership of late tycoon Nina Wang’s $100 billion fortune.

It’s only two hours away from Hong Kong, the weather is hot and the people are warm and welcoming. Epicureans can graze at the Saturday food market and sample delicious organic chocolate, sip locally grown coffee or taste endless artisanal breads, cheeses and cakes.

Yundi Li & the HKPO and Yundi Li in Recital - Chinese pianist Yundi Li, who won the Interna­tional Frederick Chopin Piano Competition at the age of 18, helps celebrate the 200th anniversary of Chopin.

Let’s say, theoretically, I’m a pedophile.