Falun Gong Finds Followers In Vietnam and other stories

Falun Gong Finds Followers In Vietnam
Vietnam	Many are attracted by health benefits the spiritual discipline promisesLabelled an "evil cult" and banned in China, the Falun Gong spiritual movement has found a new breeding ground in neighbouring Vietnam, with a fast-growing number of followers.The exact figure is unknown, although some estimate i...more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 6:01:00 AM Discovered @ chao-vietnam.blogspot.com
Forsythia, the Symbol of Spring
South Korea	It's getting warmer. ...more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 6:01:00 AM Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com
Relaxed Saturday
Vietnam	Woke up at eight this morning and the rain was pouring. Stayed in bed and closed eyes for a little bit longer. Got up and cleaned the drains in the bathroom sinks. So much hair stuck in there, yuckie. At noon, a cousin and his wife dropped by to check out the house. Went to [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 6:01:00 AM Discovered @ Visualgui.com
Passport craziness
Vietnam	I remember when I was a kid we were included in our parents pass ports. Now even little babies need pass ports. So in five years time when Lousia is a walking talking little girl with long hair I'll be showing this picture of a 10 week old baby to grim faced immigration officials.Louisa says:"That's...more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 6:01:00 AM Discovered @ itsthefinalword.blogspot.com/
And the winners are…
Japan	Another year, another contest! Thank you to everyone who participated! I wish I could give something to everyone…. maybe next year! Last year I was only giving away one prize of $50 but this year there are three winners. Grand Prize is $209 by way of PalPay. 2nd Prize will [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 12:01:00 AM Discovered @ japanphotoguide.com
Songkran
Thailand	To celebrate Songkran, you can scoop water out of the urn on the right and pour it over the Buddha statue It's the beginning of the big Thai Songkran holiday today. Songkran is the Thai New Year, or Water Festival, where Thais pour or throw water on everyone for good......more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 12:01:00 AM Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com
Happy All Around
Thailand	We seem to be hitting more holidays than usual this year. Happy Easter to those of the Christian persuasion! And Happy New Year to those suffering with us in the unstoppable April heat. Now then, would you like a piece of chocolate-orange cake for the holidays? I never expected to find it on the bu...more info>>> Discovered on 4/12/2009 12:01:00 AM Discovered @ ramblingspoon.com