Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Recent WSJ work: an Audi named Mr. Bean and amphibian love

Vanity License Plates: How Much Would You Pay?

Hong Kong car enthusiast Jackie Rain paid about 1,300 USD for a license plate that says: "Mr. Bean." It's a costly purchase, but in this city, he's just one of many drivers willing to pay for a vanity license plate. WSJ's Laura Santini reports.



The Hedge Fund Manager and His Frog

Hedge fund manager Robert Appleby has a longtime passion for amphibians. His philanthropic funding for the study of frogs has resulted in the discovery of a new species named after him, Lam Thuy Vo reports.

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