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Listening test: the extraordinary Etymotic MK5 in

A few weeks ago I wrote a very enthusiastic review of the $26 KZ ZSA in-ear headphones, so I was looking for more affordable in-ears when I remembered I had these Etymotic MK5 Isolator ‘phones buried in my to-do pile. I get a lot of headphones and easily three quarters of them are instantly forgettable. The MK5 was lost in …

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Taipei 101: Exploring one of the tallest buildings in the world

For six years it was the tallest building in the world, and today it stands as an iconic symbol of Taiwan. Not only is it known for its unique design and incredible New Year’s Eve fireworks display, the tower is also the world’s largest LEED-certified Platinum building — that’s the highest level on the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in …

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