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Japan nuclear power plant crisis Posted: 15 Mar 2011 12:08 AM PDT Japan is still battling to avert a nuclear meltdown at Fukushima No.1 nuclear power station, four days after it was crippled by the earthquake and tsunami. Three of its four reactors had been hit by explosions, while the remaining one caught fire this morning. Residents within 20 kilometres had been asked to evacuate. And it’s now confirmed that radiation has been released into the atmosphere at levels that can damage human health (in nearby areas). Low-level radioactive wind could reach further zones, including Tokyo which is located 240km away from the plant. The Japanese government will begin releasing nationwide data on this matter later today. Meanwhile, neighbouring countries like China and South Korea are also strengthening their monitoring of radiation levels. The meltdown crisis has sparked concerns of the safety of nuclear plants around the world, especially those located at quake-prone areas. Safety precautions are never safe enough when it’s against extreme nature’s wrath. Japan nuclear power plant crisis from YeinJee's Asian Blog

PennYo Jay Chou a cappella medley Posted: 14 Mar 2011 09:22 PM PDT PennYo [FB] is a Chinese a cappella group at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. The group has been making a capella renditions of popular Asian songs since 2002. Check out an audio of their Jay Chou (Taiwanese pop star) medley below… Btw, the name PennYo is a play on the Mandarin word for friends (朋友). Clever. ADVERTISEMENTS PennYo Jay Chou a cappella medley from YeinJee's Asian Blog

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