Wanbao! Wanbao! May 29, 2008: Don't Drink And Drive.
28,350 people who drove after drinking were punished; of these, 1,423 may lose their license if they drag their feet and refuse punishment. The headliner today, 71 days before the Olympics and 100 days before the Paralympics, hands down some cruel and unusual punishment for those driving drunk. But then again -- weren't they supposed to keep off the wheel after that ganbei?
Rescue operations are still underway in Sichuan, as the big pic shows you. Meanwhile, Nepal will become a republic -- more on page 22. Closer to our capital...
• Yesterday's mass delays on Subway Line 2 are news on page 10. (Page 10)
• If you live around 16 schools in Haidian, you get to use sports facilities belonging to local primary and secondary schools for the low price of the zero beginning June 1. (Page 11)
• Ow! That's like a full hour in front of the cashier's in a queue! Carrefour, once again, makes the news. (Page 13)
Clear with some clouds and a fair bit of wind. 14°C - 28°C.



Why the mass delays in Line 2?