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  1. 1. learning | 23 May 2013

    Rhino baby: Hope for dying species

    About animals

    By Jon Fernquest

    » With Rhinos dying out from disease & killed for their valuable horns by hunters, birth of baby rhino in Australian zoo gives hope.

  2. 2. learning | 23 May 2013

    British soldier hacked to death in London terrorist attack (updated)

    About crime

    By Jon Fernquest

    » On busy London street two men, one with a meat cleaver, cut head off of off-duty soldier and one delivers angry speech to people walking by. (morning update: Victim named, more arrests made, suspects identified)

  3. 3. learning | 22 May 2013

    Thai Durian Pizza: Chinese love it

    About food

    By Jon Fernquest

    » The smelly king of fruits is the Shanghai talk of the town. A popular downtown restaurant added it to pizza & it became an instant hit with rich Chinese.

  4. 4. learning | 22 May 2013

    DTAC expands to Myanmar?

    About mobile phones

    By Jon Fernquest

    » DTAC's Norwegian parent company aims to cover 75% or more of Myanmar with mobile phone coverage in 5 years.

  5. 5. learning | 21 May 2013

    Gold will rise again

    About investments

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Gold price drop temporary, not on five-year downward trend, NESDB head says. Gold used worldwide for bank reserves & speculation. Cannot fall for long.

  6. 6. learning | 21 May 2013

    3G finally here, but too slow

    About mobile phones

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Some 3G packages even slower than old 2G. Flood of complaints on slow 3G speed. NBTC consumer protection panel to push for action.

  7. 7. learning | 20 May 2013

    Thai factories moving to Myanmar

    About exports

    By Jon Fernquest

    » For years Europe stopped textile & garment exports from Myanmar. Now with democratic change, Europe will give Myanmar textiles a tariff advantage.

  8. 8. learning | 20 May 2013

    Rising baht: Dollar borrowing by Thai banks

    About banking

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Interest rates lower in other countries, so Thai banks borrow there in dollars causing baht to rise in value making Thai exports less competitive.

  9. 9. learning | 17 May 2013

    Research breakthrough: Stem cells from human skin cells

    About medicine

    By Jon Fernquest

    » No embryos destroyed so no ethical problems, from same person so no transplant rejection. Cure for spinal injuries, blindness & other diseases draw nearer.

  10. 10. learning | 17 May 2013

    The matchmaking business laid bare

    About love & marriage

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Running successful internet dating & matchmaking business much more difficult than it seems. Dating expert Mrs. Kulchulee reveals her secrets.

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