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'''''HK Magazine''''' is a free, [[Hong Kong]]-based [[English-language]] weekly magazine published by Asia City Publishing Limited. With its premier issue published in [[1991]], it targets [[young]] [[metropolitan]]s with a focus on "City Living". It offers discussions on current social issues as well as entertainment listings. New issue of the magazine is available every Friday in cafes, restaurants, bars and stores where expatriates and tourists often visit. The 600th issue will be published on 11 [[November 2005]].

It would be more accurate to say that the Trinity Site was between the towns of Carrizozo and [[San Antonio, New Mexico]]. The latter is the closest town to the site.

[[Image:wangrr1.jpg|left|thumb|150px|HK Magazine: Targeting on young Hong Kong metropolitans]]

=="Popular culture"==

I have to admit a strong bias: I can't stand the "In popular culture" sections which become a hodgepodge for every time a major historical event or theme is mentioned in a TV show, movie, Japanese cartoon, rock song, or science fiction novel (the [[nuclear weapon]] entry suffers from this somewhat, and the [[mad scientist]] entry had to be have a [[List of mad scientists|separate list]] created because people glutted up the page in an attempt to to add in every instance in "popular culture" of a "mad scientist" character.. so useless). I removed the following text:

===In popular culture===

:The [[HBO]] [[television series]] ''[[Carnivale]]'' makes frequent reference to the Trinity site, initially in the [[pilot episode]] and now setting up the testing as a possible culmination point for the series.

Is there a compelling reason to add this? Does it improve the article? Does it improve our understanding of the article? I think that the article for the show should mention that it talks about the Trinity test, and link back here. I don't think such links need to be reciprocal, though. But I understand this is just a matter of taste. Let me know if you seriously think this is really necessary for an understanding of what "Trinity site" is about. --[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 17:49, 10 Mar 2005 (UTC)

== '''History''' ==

:leave it out. - [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] 19:55, May 15, 2005 (UTC)

The founders of '''''HK Magazine''''' are Greg Duncan, Stephen Freeman and Gretchen Worth. In [[1989]], considering Hong Kong as a suitable place to start a city living magazine, they decided to establish an English-language magazine.

==Atmospheric ignition==

Multiple sources have said that there were real fears of the blast triggering a [[Ice-9 type transition]] - in this case, igniting the atmosphere (!). If someone would be able to verify this as real or fake, it should make a very interesting addition... -- [[User:Kizor|Kizor]] 21:23, 30 Apr 2005 (UTC)

:From [[Nuclear explosion]]:

::In 1945 there was some initial speculation among the scientists developing the first nuclear weapons that there might be a possibility of igniting the earth's [[atmosphere]] with a large enough nuclear explosion. This would concern a nuclear reaction of two nitrogen atoms forming a carbon and an oxygen atom, with release of energy. This energy would heat up the remaining nitrogen enough to keep the reaction going until all nitrogen were finished. This was, however, quickly shown to be unlikely enough to be considered impossible [http://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/doe/lanl/docs1/00329010.pdf]. Nevertheless, the notion has persisted as a rumor for many years.

:--[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 00:56, 1 May 2005 (UTC)

The first issue of '''''HK Magazine''''' was published in [[June 1991]] by a local private company Asia City Publishing Limited. It had 24 pages and a [[circulation]] of 15,000. As the name of the magazine suggests, it is a magazine about life in Hong Kong. It started off as a monthly magazine and was originally called "HK: the indispensable Hong Kong Guide", as depicted on the cover, although it was also referred to as "HK Magazine".

== Oppenheimer's hindu quote ==

In [[November 1992]], because of the ambiguity of the name and the change of the publisher's schedule, the magazine was renamed as "HK Magazine" and was published bi-weekly for almost three years.

The article states that ""Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of worlds." was a misquote by Oppenheimer. Can anyone say what the correct quote should have been? -[[User:Lethe|Lethe]] | [[User talk:Lethe|Talk]] 03:21, May 5, 2005 (UTC)

:Well, it depends on the translation. But most of them do "I am become ''Time''" rather than "Death", I believe. I added a reference to an article by Hiyija which goes into it in (a ton of) detail. --[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 04:27, 5 May 2005 (UTC)

Later in [[September 1995]], it became a weekly magazine. There was also an increase in its variety. Now, the regular number of pages is 64-72 and it had a circulation of 50,000.

== '''Distribution''' ==

==Trinity anniversary!==

The 60th anniversary of the Trinity shot will be coming up on July 16, 2005 (two months from now). Let's try to get this article up to featured status by that time, as there are likely to be lots of news stories about the shot and lots of people searching google for more information! An ideal article on this might be structured like so:

*Reason for the testing (two paragraph history of the Manhattan Project up to this point, uncertainty of the implosion method)

*Preparation for the testing itself (finding the site, clearing out the locals, Jumbo, 100T pre-test, Laurence's letter, naming the test, etc.)

*The test (the gadget, weather, assembling the bomb, the countdown, detonation)

*Reactions to the test (scientists' reactions, Oppenheimer's quote, etc.)

*Beyond the test (used by Truman at Potsdam, clearing out the rubble, Trinitite, the iconic photography)

*Trinity today (atomic tourism, in culture, symbolism)

Let's work to put something like this together! I'm also thinking that we might want to rename it to "Trinity test" rather than just the "site", but I'm not sure it matters heavily. But it is a thought. --[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 18:52, 15 May 2005 (UTC)

The magazine is available for free on every Friday in around 700 venues in Hong Kong. These venues include restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bookshops, retail stores and other venues that are frequently visited by tourists and English-speaking people living in Hong Kong. Therefore the distribution outlets are mostly concentrated in [[Central]] and [[Tsim Sha Tsui]].

[[/draft]]

== '''Readership''' ==

+Bethe's determination of the feasibility of the method?

+Univ of Calif. workshop on the bomb?

+Atomic everything (cocktail waitresses, etc. -- Lew Kowarski )?

Would this be on a subpage? [[User:Ancheta Wis|Ancheta Wis]] 01:26, 16 May 2005 (UTC)

[http://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/doe/lanl/00285810.pdf July 16, 1945 05:45:29 AM, Mountain War Time]

:Certainly the whole "it won't work/oh wait maybe it will" etc. problems would be a wonderful addition (plays up for drama well). I'm not sure the Berkeley workshop is entirely germane -- it is less connected with Trinity than it is the MP as a whole. I'm not sure "atomic everything" would apply except so much as it related to Trinity itself -- the famous "blob" picture (Brixner) and that one famous color one (Aeby), and the incessant quoting ("I am become Death"), etc. would be, though. And one thing I would add to the above list is the way it was released to the public: after Hiroshima, and pictures not until later. --[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 01:55, 16 May 2005 (UTC)

The magazine targets a young readership, especially the tourists, expatriates and the local Chinese population who have a good command in English.

+OK, sign me up. I'm going to a bookstore to get Bethe's memoir, and will get started on that aspect of it (unless someone wants to do this part). But the man who simply said "It worked" afterward also had afterthoughts which are germane to the present day. You might also send a note to the political scientists who might enjoy adding commentary, or at least a link to articles about the commentary. There might also be links to the exact section of the [[Bhagavad Gita#Revelation of the Supreme]] with the "Sunburst of a Thousand Suns" phrase, etc. [[User:Ancheta Wis|Ancheta Wis]] 10:02, 17 May 2005 (UTC)

It has around 236,000 readers per week of which 60% are female and about 83% of the readers are in the age group of 20-44.

The [[Carrizozo Malpais]] has a satellite picture of the ___location of Trinity site. There is a Map-it macro with some images of the site and terrain. This area is amazing, by the way. The White Sands, the Black Malpais, with Sierra Blanca overlooking the area (yes, you can ski there), the Apache reservation, I am not sure if the Stealth Fighter wing will get closed down (probably not). Sunspot NM -- there are 2 solar observatories about 50 miles away. [[User:Ancheta Wis|Ancheta Wis]] 10:34, 17 May 2005 (UTC)

According to a survey conducted by '''''HK Magazine''''' in [[2004]], 87% of the readers are holders of at least one university degree and 75% of them earn more than HK$30,000 per month, supporting its claim that its readers are in general well-educated and affluent young professionals. (''Source: HK Magazine 2004 Readership Survey, '''''HK Magazine''''' 2004 Distribution Survey'').

== '''Contents''' ==

I'd like an aerial view of the crater. I added the coordinates so it's veiwable on google satellite but i'm sure there's some public ___domain pictures available somewhere. - [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] 23:20, May 17, 2005 (UTC)

'''''HK Magazine''''' covers mainly the reviews and reports of local venues and entertainment events . It can be regarded as a lifestyle guide for the outgoing, energetic, active , fun-loving young residents in the city. It usually contains features about Hong Kong's local issues, and articles about music, movies, fashion, dining and travel, etc. Here are the main sections that appear regularly in the magazine:

:Well, the crater doesn't exist anymore -- it was bulldozed over a long time ago. However there are some common aerial photos juxtaposing the Trinity test explosion and the 100T explosion in terms of magnitude which I'm sure were taken during the Manhattan Project and in the public ___domain. I'll try to dig up a good picture for a good hi-res scan. --[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 00:53, 18 May 2005 (UTC)

==== ''Letters''====

::Yeah, right afterwards wuold be better than [http://maps.google.ca/maps?ll=33.675,-106.475&spn=0.06,0.06&t=k this]. - [[User:Omegatron|Omegatron]] 02:16, May 18, 2005 (UTC)

Letters from readers who would like to have their voices heard are published. There may be comments or thoughts about past issues, opinions towards public affairs etc.

:::The basic one I am talking about is [http://www.sandia.gov/recordsmgmt/zdiv_5.htm this one] (also [http://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Usa/Tests/Trincrater.jpg here]) but I'm not happy with any of the copies I have seen online. I think I know where I can find a much higher resolution version, but it will take me a few weeks to get back in town where I can access it. The large black crater was the Trinity blast, the smaller explosion to the south-east of it was the crater of 100 tons of TNT. --[[User:Fastfission|Fastfission]] 04:17, 18 May 2005 (UTC)

==== ''Streettalk'' ====

Interviews with ordinary Hong Kong people on their lifestyle and working environment. For example, in an issue, a news vendor was interviewed about his working condition and the habits of his customers.

====''Features'' ====

Generally, there are two features in each issue, both covering local issues and sometimes foreign issues. The first one is usually about social, political and cultural events. The second one is usually about events in our daily life.

==== ''Dish''====

This section includes features and reviews on restaurants and cafes, introducing the latest news on where to find delicacies in Hong Kong. There are usually recommendations of an indoor, an outdoor and a new restaurant in every issue. Sometimes, there will be a collection of dishes recommendations from a particular country or cuisine.

[[Image:Wangrr3.JPG|left|thumb|100px|a dinner feature of HK magazine]]

===='' Where to go & what to do'' ====

There are six different catagories in this section

1.'''Nightlife'''

It writes about the nightlife in Hong Kong. There is a list of clubs and bars in alphabetical order. Brief description of the events schedule, opening hours, ___location details and contact information of each specific club or bar are also included.

2.'''Art'''

It provides details of different gallaries in Hong Kong, including the content, address and opening dates and hours.

3.'''Stage'''

It writes about concerts, dance and theaters. It includes the date, time, venue and the price of the shows.

4.'''Sport'''

There are two parts, namely "spectator sports" and "get physical", which include all the sports events that are going to take place in Hong Kong for the week.

5.'''Stuff'''

It writes about different classes, seminars and workshops held in Hong Kong.

6.'''Film'''

It provides synopsis and reviews of recently released movies, CDs and DVDs and also a film schedule. It includes not only movies shown in cinemas, but also in [http://www.hkac.org.hk/ Hong Kong Arts Centre], [[the Space Museum]] etc.

==== ''First person'' ====

Interviews with celebrities such as Sam Lee(李燦森), a local actor and Joey Tang(鄧建明),vocalist of a local pop-rock band "TaiChi"(太極) from the 80s.

==== ''Black + White'' ====

It is attached as another booklet, containing mainly classified advertisements including "Personals", "Flat Finders", etc and also Q & A sections, where the readers pose questions and the magazine provides answers. It allows free ads in "Personals" of 30 words for 2 weeks.

==== ''In every issue'' ====

This part includes comics, astrology and short paragraphes about significant cultural events happened around the world.

== '''Supplements''' ==

[[Image:Wangrr5.JPG|right|thumb|100px|2005 Restaurant Guide]]

==== ''Restaurant Guide'' ====

Each year, a booklet called "Restaurant Guide" is given away for free with '''''HK Magazine'''''. It is an annual publication providing information about restaurants in [[Macau]] and Hong Kong. It can also be bought seperately for $50.

Moreover, "Restaurant Guide" gives out a "Dish Award" every year. For example, Hong Kong's Habibi Restaurant, which provides authentic Middle-eastern cuisine, won the 2003 HK Magazine Dish Award. (see more information at [http://www.habibi.com.hk/ Habibi Restaurant])

[[Image:Wangrr4.JPG|left|thumb|100px|Another Supplementary Publication]]

==== ''Nightlife Guide ''====

[[Image:Wangrr8.JPG|right|thumb|100px|2004 Health and Beauty Guide]]

Another supplement of '''''HK Magazine''''' is the "Nightlife Guide". It is also an annual publication and it provides comprehensive information about bars and discos around Hong Kong with short description. It can also be bought seperately for $30.

==== ''Health and Beauty Guide ''====

=='''Other Services''' ==

'''''HK Magazine''''' collaborates with "Relationship Network", an online personal network, in providing online meeting services and personal ads.

== '''Publisher''' ==

'''''HK Magazine''''' is the publication of an international company called Asia City Publishing Limited. Established on Feb 10, 1989 in Hong Kong, the Asia City Publishing Limited becomes one of the media firms producing free publications in South East Asia. Its former name was Lucky Still Limited until the corporation effectively changed its name into Asia City Publishing Limited on May 23, 1989. It aims at introducing new lifestyle to readers in different regions through their publications. After 16 years of development, it now has branches in Hong Kong, [[Singapore]], [[Bangkok]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Shanghai]]

Along with the '''''HK Magazine''''', Asia City Publishing Limited also publishes "Where HK", a free tourist guide, as a supplement of the '''''HK Magazine'''''.

=== ''Sister Publications'' ===

'''''HK Magazine''''' is one of the magazines under the "Asia City Living" project of the Asia City Publishing Group. Others publications under this project include Singapore's "I-S Magazine", Bangkok "BK Magazine" and Shanghai's "SH Out Every Friday".

== '''Editors and Directors''' ==

Publisher and Executive Editor: Stephen Freeman

Managing Editor: Tom Hilditch

Senior Associate Editor: Jane Steer

Associate Editor: Bruce Dawson

Assistant Editor: Zach Hines

Arts Editor: Alexandra Carroll

Production Manager: Blackie Hui

Advertising Director: George Christofis

Marketing Director: Michelle Fong

Group Financial Controller: Philip Wong

== '''Contact''' ==

Address: 301 Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail:[e-mail]

Letters to the editor: [e-mail]

For personal ads, tel: [phone]

For text ads, tel: [phone]

== '''See Also''' ==

* [[Media in Hong Kong]]

* [[:category:Hong Kong magazines|List of magazines in Hong Kong]]

== '''External Links''' ==

=== ''About HK Magazine ''===

*[http://www.asia-city.com/group/acpg.html Asia City Publishing Group]

*[http://www.asia-city.com/group/mediakit/hkmag/hkmag_distribution.pdf Places to pick up HK Magazine]

*[http://www.relationshipnetwork.com/hkmag_home.html Hong Kong Personals - HK Magazine The Personals Online]

=== ''Articles from HK Magazine ''===

*[http://www.compunicate.com/clients/Lamma/images/nick-interview.gif Street Talk: The Book, Man] - Street Talk: Interview with Nick Lovatt, by Patrick Suen

*[http://www.article23.org.hk/english/newsupdate/feb03/knowitall.htm Mr Know-It-All's Guide to Article 23] - Feature about Article 23, by Joyce Hor-Chung Lau, 31/01/2003

*[http://www.hkjewishfilmfest.org/image/shotfromtheoutside.jpg Shot From the Outside] - Feature about Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, by Clare Tyrrell, 9/3/2001

*[http://www.nepalrestaurant.com.hk/reviews_pages/hk_aug31_01.htm The Dish On Dining: High Food] - Restaurant Review, by Reggie Ho, 31/08/2001

*[http://www.hkjewishfilmfest.org/image/hkmagazine.jpg The Fifth Annual Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival] - Shout article about Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, 19/11/2004

== '''References''' ==

Companies Registry. (2005).Retrived October 11,2005 from http://www.info.gov.hk/cr/

[[Category:Hong Kong magazines]]

[[Category:English-language magazines]]