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'''Easy Finder''' (壹本便利) is a Chinese |
'''Easy Finder''' (壹本便利) is a weekly Chinese [[tabloid]] [[magazine]] which was first published on September 13, [[1991]] in [[Hong Kong]]. Published by [[Next Media]] Limited which is owned by [[Jimmy Lai]]. ''Easy Finder'' is commonly known to participate in [[Yellow journalism]] (ex. [[hidden cameras]], aggressive pursuit, [[harassment]], etc.) in collecting story ideas. |
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==History== |
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| ⚫ | Initially, ''Easy Finder'' was a free supplementary booklet of ''[[Next Magazine]]'' which mainly provides information on new products. There was a section of job vacancy ads (青雲路) and a section of classified ads. The name of the magazine gives hints that it is originally more an information guide than a normal magazine. It became a separate magazine in [[1991]]. The target readership of ''Easy Finder'' are youth and students. |
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Apart from ''Easy Finder'', two additional publications ('''''Eat and Travel Weekly''''' (飲食男女) and '''''Trading Express/Auto Express''''') (交易通/搵車快線) are included free of charge. Those three booklets cover the latest trends, for instance, [[fashion]], hot gossip, [[horoscopes]], [[food]], [[physical fitness|fitness]], etc. The average net circulation per issue reached 118,720 (April 1 - June 30, 2003) according to [[Hong Kong Audit Bureau of Circulations]]. |
Apart from ''Easy Finder'', two additional publications ('''''Eat and Travel Weekly''''' (飲食男女) and '''''Trading Express/Auto Express''''') (交易通/搵車快線) are included free of charge. Those three booklets cover the latest trends, for instance, [[fashion]], hot gossip, [[horoscopes]], [[food]], [[physical fitness|fitness]], etc. The average net circulation per issue reached 118,720 (April 1 - June 30, 2003) according to [[Hong Kong Audit Bureau of Circulations]]. |
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#Bianli Zhuweng Guangchang (便利諸嗡廣場) (reader's forum) |
#Bianli Zhuweng Guangchang (便利諸嗡廣場) (reader's forum) |
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In order to attract teenage readers, this magazine uses a lot of Cantonese colloquial words which are very popular in leisure magazines in Hong Kong. Recent examples are "潮" (fashionable) and "界" (to court someone). The use of colloquial Cantonese words, however, does not comply to traditional or 'correct' written Chinese grammar. |
In order to attract teenage readers, this magazine uses a lot of Cantonese colloquial words which are very popular in leisure magazines in Hong Kong. Recent examples are "潮" (fashionable) and "界" (to court someone). The use of colloquial Cantonese words, however, does not comply to traditional or 'correct' written Chinese grammar. |
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| ⚫ | ''Easy Finder'' maintains a heavy coverage of entertainment news. Since teenagers in Hong Kong are interested in local entertainment and show business, ''Easy Finder'' puts a lot of emphasis on entertainment news. Even when some of the reports are just rumors without solidity, they still appear on the cover if they are attractive and sensational enough. |
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''Easy Finder'' is a market-oriented publication which tries to supply for what it perceives to be what young people desire. Images of sexy or even half-naked models appear on the cover. It covers a lot of sensitive topics such as sex, drugs, and even suicide. Reports on crimes such as murder and prostitution are often seen in this magazine. Such negative but shocking topics are the selling points of this magazine and these have undoubtedly attracted young readers. |
''Easy Finder'' is a market-oriented publication which tries to supply for what it perceives to be what young people desire. Images of sexy or even half-naked models appear on the cover. It covers a lot of sensitive topics such as sex, drugs, and even suicide. Reports on crimes such as murder and prostitution are often seen in this magazine. Such negative but shocking topics are the selling points of this magazine and these have undoubtedly attracted young readers. |
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==Electronic Version== |
==Electronic Version== |
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''Easy Finder'' publishes an electronic version via PDA version or via internet. In the electronic version, subscribers have access to not only the latest issue but also previous issues up to Issue 479 (02-04-2001) in archives. [[Personal Digital Assistant]] (PDA) format is also available. |
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==Incidents== |
==Incidents== |
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*On June 25, [[2002]], ''Easy Finder'' was prosecuted by the Obscene Article Tribunal under Section 24 of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance for publishing a picture of a naked girl in issue 570 without adding warning on the |
*On June 25, [[2002]], ''Easy Finder'' was prosecuted by the Obscene Article Tribunal under Section 24 of the Hong Kong [[Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance]] for publishing a picture of a naked girl in issue 570 without adding warning on the front page. The article's heading was "Cover Girl - tattoo at least once regardless of age" (Cover Girl - 幾大都要紋一次) and it was classified as class II article (indecent article). ''Easy Finder'' was eventually fined $10,000 and has accumulated 12 criminal records of the similar cases (as of July 25, 2003). As a result, [[Hong Kong Public Library]] ceased its subscription to the magazine in March [[2003]].{{fact}} |
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*On [[August 22]], [[2006]], Easy Finder published a series of secretly taken photos of [[Gillian Chung]], member of [[Twins (group)|Twins]], inside a changing room after a concert in [[Genting]], [[Malaysia]]. Gillian cried when she met the press after the incident. <ref>[http://hk.news.yahoo.com/060822/10/1rrzf.html]</ref> <ref>[http://hk.news.yahoo.com/060823/10/1rtkg.html]</ref> |
*On [[August 22]], [[2006]], Easy Finder published a series of secretly taken photos of [[Gillian Chung]], member of [[Twins (group)|Twins]], inside a changing room after a concert in [[Genting]], [[Malaysia]]. Gillian cried when she met the press after the incident. <ref>[http://hk.news.yahoo.com/060822/10/1rrzf.html]</ref> <ref>[http://hk.news.yahoo.com/060823/10/1rtkg.html]</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:18, 16 October 2006
Easy Finder (壹本便利) is a weekly Chinese tabloid magazine which was first published on September 13, 1991 in Hong Kong. Published by Next Media Limited which is owned by Jimmy Lai. Easy Finder is commonly known to participate in Yellow journalism (ex. hidden cameras, aggressive pursuit, harassment, etc.) in collecting story ideas.
History
Initially, Easy Finder was a free supplementary booklet of Next Magazine which mainly provides information on new products. There was a section of job vacancy ads (青雲路) and a section of classified ads. The name of the magazine gives hints that it is originally more an information guide than a normal magazine. It became a separate magazine in 1991. The target readership of Easy Finder are youth and students.
Apart from Easy Finder, two additional publications (Eat and Travel Weekly (飲食男女) and Trading Express/Auto Express) (交易通/搵車快線) are included free of charge. Those three booklets cover the latest trends, for instance, fashion, hot gossip, horoscopes, food, fitness, etc. The average net circulation per issue reached 118,720 (April 1 - June 30, 2003) according to Hong Kong Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Magazine sections
There are twelve sections in Easy Finder:
- Ji Zone (激 Zone) (hot gossips)
- Easy Girl (pin-up girls, Models)
- Manhuazuo (漫動作) (comics news)
- Qingyunlu (青雲路) (careers, success stories)
- Touwenzi Evolution (頭文字Evolution) (cars, motors)
- Yuletian (娛樂天) (showbiz)
- Chaoliu Wucun (潮流屋村) (fashion, trends)
- Digi Finder (Digital products)
- Xinli Ceyan (心理測驗) (personality test)
- Zhan Me Life (占 Me Life) (horoscope)
- Bianli Bojing (便利波經) (soccer betting)
- Bianli Zhuweng Guangchang (便利諸嗡廣場) (reader's forum)
Criticisms
In order to attract teenage readers, this magazine uses a lot of Cantonese colloquial words which are very popular in leisure magazines in Hong Kong. Recent examples are "潮" (fashionable) and "界" (to court someone). The use of colloquial Cantonese words, however, does not comply to traditional or 'correct' written Chinese grammar.
Easy Finder maintains a heavy coverage of entertainment news. Since teenagers in Hong Kong are interested in local entertainment and show business, Easy Finder puts a lot of emphasis on entertainment news. Even when some of the reports are just rumors without solidity, they still appear on the cover if they are attractive and sensational enough.
Easy Finder is a market-oriented publication which tries to supply for what it perceives to be what young people desire. Images of sexy or even half-naked models appear on the cover. It covers a lot of sensitive topics such as sex, drugs, and even suicide. Reports on crimes such as murder and prostitution are often seen in this magazine. Such negative but shocking topics are the selling points of this magazine and these have undoubtedly attracted young readers.
However, it has also raised strong argument among the society. Many people claim that such awful and sexual pictures and topics will bring serious and harmful effects to the teenagers. This makes Easy Finder the most controversial magazine in Hong Kong. A lot of people do not accept the magazine, but the circulation stands. For instance, as a protest to its sex-related articles in the booklet of “情人節浪漫手冊” included in volume 366, Rev. Lo Sek Wai (羅錫為牧師), the chief board member of Goodnews Communication International Ltd(福音傳播中心), urged for a boycott of Easy Finder and made a complaint to the Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority.
Easy Finder published a study guide in 2003 for F.5 students to prepare for HKCEE. It was found that that book was plagiarized from another book published by ‘Hong Kong Exam and Research’. The content is 90% similar.[citation needed]
Electronic Version
Easy Finder publishes an electronic version via PDA version or via internet. In the electronic version, subscribers have access to not only the latest issue but also previous issues up to Issue 479 (02-04-2001) in archives. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) format is also available.
Incidents
- On June 25, 2002, Easy Finder was prosecuted by the Obscene Article Tribunal under Section 24 of the Hong Kong Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance for publishing a picture of a naked girl in issue 570 without adding warning on the front page. The article's heading was "Cover Girl - tattoo at least once regardless of age" (Cover Girl - 幾大都要紋一次) and it was classified as class II article (indecent article). Easy Finder was eventually fined $10,000 and has accumulated 12 criminal records of the similar cases (as of July 25, 2003). As a result, Hong Kong Public Library ceased its subscription to the magazine in March 2003.[citation needed]
- On August 22, 2006, Easy Finder published a series of secretly taken photos of Gillian Chung, member of Twins, inside a changing room after a concert in Genting, Malaysia. Gillian cried when she met the press after the incident. [1] [2]
References
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