EducationEducation
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Making a point
Residents affected by the Pak Moon dam’s operations in Ubon Ratchathani take aim as they shoot arrows bearing copies of a complaint into Government House. They want the government to permanently open the dam’s sluice gates, and to compensate residents who say they have lost their fishing livelihoods.
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Good hair day
School students recently welcomed the education minister’s order to all schools to abolish the strict limits on the length of students’ hair.
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Bamboo bicycles
Aluminum and steel alloys are the most popular materials for making bicycle frames. Carbon fibre and titanium make more expensive, high quality bikes. But if you’re looking for something really unique, consider grass.
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Feel free
In her latest single, “Brand New Me,” Alicia Keys feels that she has changed for the better. She now feels free and sure of herself, and wants to be accepted on her own terms.
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Peace prize
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar on January 24 before flying to Honolulu, Hawaii to deliver an address and to accept an award at the Rotary Global Peace Forum. — AP
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Another New Year
Chinese New Year’s Day comes once again on February 10. On this special occasion, Chinese people and others who love a good celebration will see in the Year of the Snake with special events around the globe.
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