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...pilot--largely a copy of the British one--is funny enough. But a better episode is an all-American one about diversity. After Scott offends the staff by doing Chris Rock's "black people and n______" stand-up routine, corporate holds a mandatory racial-sensitivity meeting. Scott responds by hosting his own session, in which he asks a Mexican-American staff member, "Is there a term besides Mexican that you prefer? Something less offensive...
...Meanwhile, Walker's line of punk rock lullabies is booming. In 2002, the expectant father was looking for some music his newborn son could fall sleep to, and was horrified by the choices on offer. So he set about rerecording his favorite punk tracks-including the Clash's White Riot and the Undertones' Teenage Kicks-as gentle instrumentals. The resulting album, Punk Rock Baby, sold 20,000 copies around the world and made fans out of Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and Blondie guitarist Chris Stein. Walker has so far produced four follow-ups, including lullaby covers of metal classics...
...China's leaders feel about him? They like the fact that he's a career civil servant. "After Tung, Beijing prefers a man with experience in government," says Ma Ngok, a political scientist at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Beijing also prefers someone who won't rock the boat. Tsang, a lifelong bureaucrat trained to follow rather than give orders, fits the bill. Indeed, during a press conference last week, he repeatedly stressed how important stability was to Hong Kong. Moreover, with Tsang at the helm, at least the fa?ade is maintained of a Hong Kong person...
...Parade An iconic style magazine marks its quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder Looking for some place fit for a rock star? It doesn't get much better than Sydney's Moog Hotel, tel: (61-2) 8353 8200. Named after the iconic keyboard-synthesizer, and with its knowing, 1970s-style décor, Moog is the perfect setting for a glam-rock debauch. Given that it offers just one, extravagant suite...
...GONNA END IN TEARS. The formula seems to be working: Stella McCartney, Madonna and Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke have all clad their offspring in Nippaz gear, and McLaren has received orders from as far afield as the Virgin Islands and Australia. Meanwhile, Walker's line of punk rock lullabies is booming. In 2002, the expectant father was looking for some music his newborn son could fall sleep to, and was horrified by the choices on offer. So he set about rerecording his favorite punk tracks - including the Clash's White Riot and the Undertones' Teenage Kicks - as gentle instrumentals...