The head of a village in the northern mountainous province of Son La, has his own way to help drug addicts in his community. Song A Tua regularly visits those who are addicted to drugs, talks to them about their problems, tells them life stories and helps them whenever they are in need. His wholehearted and sincere support has touched villagers, especially young drug abusers. A dozen addicts have recovered at the rehabilitation centre and now lead a better life. Tua has also supported local police forces in chasing drug-related criminals in the community. Chieng Son Commune borders Sop Bau District, Hua Phan province in Laos. The long border and multitude of trafficking routes make the area a hub for narcotics smugglers. Every year, local police discover more than 50 drug crimes. Nearly 240 addicts were reported in the commune. More than 200 drug-related prisoners were released and many received suspended sentences. — Vietnam News/ANN ... » Learn More about Village head helps drug addicts get better life
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HBO Go uploads entire ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘GOT’ franchises
‘Tis truly the time to binge watch as the country goes on another two weeks of enhanced community quarantine to be sure to minimized the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. For fans of book-to-movie fantasy titles, HBO Go makes wishes come true by offering the complete “Harry Potter” franchise, “Lord of The Rings” trilogy and all seven seasons of “Game of Thrones” from the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series over the streaming entertainment platform. The complete epic movie saga of “The Boy Who Lived,” based on the best-selling novels of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, cuts through eight movies which starts with “Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone” and culminates with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.” Binge-watching all eight beloved fantasy films in one sitting will take an estimated 21 hours and 52 minutes. Meanwhile, J.R.R. Tolkien fantastical world comes to life in the The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which runs for about nine hours in a single sitting. A ... » Learn More about HBO Go uploads entire ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘GOT’ franchises
Blind Musicians Take the Lead in this Thai Orchestra
Kritsada Thanyawanichapong, 16, a member of the Thai Blind Orchestra, practices cello prior to a rehearsal at a school for the blind in Lopburi province, Thailand, on May 12, 2016. . . BANGKOK – In Thailand, some Buddhists view physical or intellectual disability as punishment manifested for wrongdoing in a past life. The Thai Blind Orchestra, made up of children as young as 9, hopes to help combat this perception through its musical training and performances. Rungroj Yongrit, a photographer with the European Pressphoto Agency, spent time at rehearsals and performances with the members of the Thai Blind Orchestra, showcasing their talents and dedication. The orchestra currently includes around 15 blind children, who learn traditional Thai songs and classical Western compositions. It was founded by Alongkot Chukaew, a classically trained musician who also runs the Thai Elephants Research and Conservation Fund in northern Thailand. Chukaew, who teaches the young ... » Learn More about Blind Musicians Take the Lead in this Thai Orchestra