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8/13/13

Mother & Baby Panda Rejoined @ Taipei Zoo

Just over a month ago, first-time mother panda Yuanyuan gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Yuanzai at the Taipei Zoo. However, Yuanyuan accidentally broke Yuanzai's foot while carrying her. There was some concern that the mother might kill or eat the baby so they had to temporarily separate the two. The zoo's nurses and veterinarians took very good care of the baby panda and on August 12th, mother and baby met for a brief, but very emotional moment.

Then earlier today (Aug 13th) both mother and baby were reunited and Yuanyuan breastfed Yuanzai with no problems. Below is an incredible video of the two coming together again:

See also:

Because China: Panda Bully on China Airways

Chinese Pigs Chasing Chinese Pigs

8/6/13

A Beautiful Birthday Present From Julie Watai

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Released earlier today, on her birthday, here is an exceptionally beautiful fine art photograph by Japan's one and only Julie Watai. The model is Hanami-chan and this was taken at the studio of sculptor/designer Kaz Asada in Osaka, Japan.

Thank you for this wonderful gift Julie! Happy Birthday! お誕生日おめでとうございます!!

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8/4/13

Chinese Pigs Chasing Chinese Pigs

Via Metro.co.uk and ITN August 4th 2013

Yes, that headline is correct as a truckload of piglets overturned in Guiyang province in southwest China forcing highway police to chase after the escaped squealing swine. A truly hilarious modern-day episode of The Keystone Cops followed as the speedy piglets continued to evade the slow, dumbfounded police officers trying to apprehend them. Here is a very funny ITN news video of this comic chase scene:

Of course the police finally caught them, but they didn't go away quietly.

8/2/13

Hamish & Andy 'Ultimate Japanese Wingman'

Last month, Australia's dynamic comedy duo Hamish and Andy filmed some of episode three of their popular TV show "Hamish & Andy's Asia Gap Year" in downtown Shibuya, Tokyo. A segment of that third chapter is entitled "Ultimate Japanese Wingman" in which Hamish tries his best to find a new girlfriend for his buddy Andy. This hilarious skit starts out simple and cute but then snowballs right over the top!

7/30/13

Chinese Female Special Forces Photo

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Via Xinhua English.news.cn July 30, 2013

Just released earlier today, here is a nice shot from Xinhua English.new's photo essay on the Soldiers of China's female special forces unit. Editor: Fang Yang

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7/20/13

Jiuzhaigou Valley, Sichuan, China

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Here is a very beautiful photo of Jiuzhaigou Valley, in Sichuan, China. This is a nature reserve located within the Min mountains near the Tibetan plateau. A vast area of 180,000 acres it features water falls, gorgeous lakes and snowy mountain tops. Jiuzhaigou Valley was registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997.

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7/16/13

Flawed Fukushima Fruit & Vegetables w/ Radiation

Fresh Fukushima Fruit & Vegetables w/ Radiation

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Via MSN Now July 15, 2013

Recent photos from a Korean website of many irradiated and malformed fruit and vegetables from Fukushima, Japan have gone viral and are now being reported by mainstream news entities. And these are not pretty pictures, indeed:

Deformed Peaches

Hand-Shaped Radish

Giant Cabbages

More photos...

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7/9/13

Chinese Police Fire on Tibetan Monks

Via The Guardian July 9, 2013

According to the US-based International Campaign for Tibet, Chinese police opened fire on a group of Tibetan monks that was gathered on a sacred mountain to celebrate the 78th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Two monks were shot in the head and others were seriously injured by the surprise attack that included the use of tear gas. The ICT group is now demanding that the US government pressure the Chinese government into investigating these shootings of unarmed Tibetans. Chinese security officials have used severe methods of crowd control in Tibet in the past, but the use of firearms is rare. Here is an audio recording of this news report from The Guardian:

UPDATE: Via Radio Free Asia

"At least eight Tibetans were injured when Chinese police fired gunshots and used tear gas to disperse about 1,000 monks and nuns who had gathered in a restive county in Sichuan province at the weekend to mark the birthday of Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, according to local residents and exile groups."

"They said that policemen also beat some in the crowd and smashed the windows of vehicles used to ferry the monks and nuns to the lower slopes of a mountain regarded as sacred in Tawu (in Chinese, Daofu) county on Saturday to commemorate the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday."

Continued...

7/4/13

Meanwhile in Qingdao, China...

Massive Green Algae Invasion in Qingdao China

Via The Telegraph Friday, July 5, 2013

A massive green algae invasion has landed in Qingdao and other seaside areas in Eastern China. The algae is reported to not be toxic to humans or damaging to water quality. But, apparently, it really stinks! Here is a BBC News video on this largest-ever swarm of the harmless "sea lettuce":

See also:

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7/3/13

US Citizen Kenneth Bae In DPRK Prison

Via CNN July 3, 2013

An American citizen currently being held in a North Korean prison, pleaded for forgiveness and help from the US Government yesterday in an exclusive video from CNN.

In a trial in Pyongyang on April 30, 2013 Pae Jun Ho aka Kenneth Bae was convicted of "hostile acts to bring down its government" and for planning religious activities against the state, according to KCNA. Bae confessed to all of his "crimes" and was given a 15-year sentence of hard labor.

"Although my health is not good, I am being patient and coping well," Bae said. "And I hope that with the help of the North Korean government and the United States, I will be released soon."

A pro North Korean group located in Tokyo, Choson Sinbo, was granted permission to make this interview video which they gave to CNN: