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Glam in Cannes
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/05/2025
» In 1985, the Happy Clown pendant with diamonds and coloured stones twirling inside its tummy, designed by Caroline Scheufele, took Chopard into the realm of jewellery-making.
In first, private US spaceship lands upright on Moon
AFP, Published on 02/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, marking only the second private mission to achieve the milestone -- and the first to do so upright.
Maybe it's time to look on the bright side
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/01/2025
» It is that time of the year when columnists are expected to make a few pertinent predictions concerning what could be in store for the next 12 months. However, things are so unpredictable at the moment that even Nostradamus would struggle to come up with a half-decent forecast. We are also entering the Year of the Snake which is not particularly comforting.
Beyond the world's favourite hippo
Oped, Published on 02/01/2025
» The news from Asia at year-end 2024 that dominated headlines here in the United States included the tragic crash landing of Jeju Air flight 2216 flying from Thailand. As hundreds of millions took to roads and to the air for the holidays, the news seemed especially close to home, even thousands of miles away.
It was the Year of the Happy Hippo
Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/12/2024
» Well, we've just about scraped through 2024 although there have been dodgy moments. Most of us will probably be happy to see the back of the Year of the Dragon.
Seasonal treasures
Holiday Time, Published on 19/12/2024
» The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store’s holiday gift guide offers a plethora of choice for the special art lovers and history enthusiasts in your life. With each piece thoughtfully chosen to reflect the museum’s rich legacy, this curation encompasses decorative items for the home, art-inspired treasures, and colourful accessories that are guaranteed to delight those who appreciate the beauty of history and culture.
Thai zoos to expand ‘Moo’ population
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2024
» Plans are under way for the older brother of the celebrity hippo Moo Deng to mate with Moo Manao of the Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo to expand the pygmy hippopotamus population in Thailand.
Feline stardom doesn't come easy
Roger Crutchley, Published on 17/11/2024
» In the final credits of many American films you often see the "no animals were harmed" disclaimer, meaning representatives of the American Humane Association were present to ensure no animals were mistreated during the course of filming.
Moo Deng song ready to top the charts
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2024
» The world’s most famous baby hippo is ready to conquer the music world with the release of her first song.
Moo Deng song ready to top the charts
News, Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2024
» The world’s most famous baby hippo is ready to conquer the music world with the release of her first song, Moodeng Moodeng — in four languages to delight global fans.