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Turtle gets artificial flippers in Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2013
» After flippers lost in shark attack, Yu a 25-year-old sea turtle gets new artificial flippers & many people come to see her at aquarium in Japan.
Cruiseship rescues sailor near Antarctica
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/01/2013
» Ship with 100 tourists on adventure cruise to Antarctica, turns around, travels 53 hours & rescues sailor caught in life-raft in stormy seas.
Flying frog discovered in Vietnam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/01/2013
» With big webbed feet this frog parachutes from high trees in the forest. Surprisingly found near Vietnam's biggest city.
Fashion trend: Personalised perfumes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/01/2013
» Small French companies set standard in perfume excellence by using highest quality materials to craft perfume exactly the way you want it to smell.
Gun control: After shooting of tourist
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/01/2013
» Southern tourist province of Surat Thani (Koh Phangan, Koh Samui) makes plans for gun control after fatal shooting of tourist on Koh Phangan island.
Corruption: Tried but failed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/01/2013
» Ex-politician caught on video threatening police shows how corrupt VIP "influential figures" push around police to avoid arrest.
Unique Thailand: Bathing a goddess in Songkhla
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2012
» Made from gold 300 years ago, this statue of the goddess is bathed once a year, a chance to make wishes & promises to the goddess.
China gets connected
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2012
» 8 hour high speed rail link now connects the capital Beijing to China's most important southern city Guangzhou.
Laughter yoga
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/11/2012
» 15 to 20 minutes of laughing every day keeps the doctor away. Laughing releases feel-good endorphins that keep you happy & healthy.
155th teacher dies in South
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2012
» Teachers told to sleep at schools for their own safety. Teachers close 332 schools in Pattani to pressure for new protective measures.