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Asian Observer: September 2011
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Sunday, September 25, 2011. Now THIS is how neighbouring countries should settle their differences . in a Football Match! In his pre-match speech, the Cambodian premier Hun Sen said that "the nightmare era" between the nations, who engaged in deadly border clashes earlier this year, was over. "Today is a historic event in Cambodia-Thailand relations," he proclaimed. PM Hun Sen led his side to a 10-7 victory in the match. Look at the man kick . All this reminds me of another sport being used in high-profi...
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Asian Observer: June 2011
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Friday, June 24, 2011. Election Fever in Thailand. The two key parties are the Democratic party, led by Abhisit Vejjajiva. The sitting Prime Minister, who some ladies think is handsome, and the Pheu Thai party, led by Yingluck Shinawatra. Sister of ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Who some guys think is hot (I'm referring to Yingluck, not Thaksin! Anyway, here's a sample of the posters I saw on the streets. Pheu Thai party's poster with Yingluck Shinawatra on the right. On Top of Singapore.
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Asian Observer: December 2010
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Monday, December 27, 2010. Julian Assange and WikiLeaks - Before the Current Hoohah. There's been a lot of global attention on WikiLeaks these days. Various authorities are positioning Julian Assange as a villain and a threat to national interests. I am not sure that this is a complete assessment of the man and what he has done. Videoclip 1 or 8. Videoclip 2 of 8. Videoclip 3 of 8. Videoclip 4 of 8. Videoclip 5 of 8. Videoclip 6 of 8. Videoclip 7 of 8. Videoclip 8 of 8. Is it legal or illegal? The Norweg...
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Asian Observer: Adventures in Myanmar (Part 1)
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Sunday, August 11, 2013. Adventures in Myanmar (Part 1). In early July 2013, I fulfilled a long-desired wish and made my first trip to Myanmar. In this and a few subsequent postings, I intend to explore various facets of this country that I've been watching for some time now. Let's go back a few years . This lead article from The Economist of 23rd July 2005. Which I got from my archives) laments how the different approaches had (at that point) not made much headway. Fig 2: Map of Myanmar. On the last eve...
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Asian Observer: January 2011
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Thursday, January 27, 2011. The Year of the Rabbit. Next week, millions will celebrate the Lunar New Year. It marks the end of the Year of the Tiger and the start of the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese Zodiac. As usual, the Lunar New Year celebrations will involve much feasting, merry-making and visiting of family and friends. The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch coun. Try during the 1700s. In legend, the Easter Bunn...
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Asian Observer: November 2011
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Great Dates This Year. From the title of this post, I suspect some of you readers are thinking of other things. Now, now . don't let your imagination run away with you. I'm referring of course to calendar dates, many of which have been quite interesting and special in this year 2011. This posting will examine some of these dates . First there were the dates containing all 1's. 1st Jan 2011 ( 1.1.11. 11th Jan 2011 ( 11.1.11. 1st Nov ( 1.11.11. 11th Nov ( 11.11.11. View my compl...
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Asian Observer: February 2011
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Thursday, February 17, 2011. Remembering "Thrilla in Manila". I've been to the Philippines for work a couple of times over the past year. I usually go to Metro Manila. Recently I got to thinking about one of the most exciting sporting events that happened there back in the 1970s. How many of you remember the spectacle that the media called " Thrilla in Manila. Yes indeed, this was the World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Muhammad Ali. In Quezon City, Metro Manila. Fight #1 (Madison Square ...
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Asian Observer: March 2012
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Saturday, March 17, 2012. I came across this other chart, which I thought was very interesting and gives a snapshot of ASEAN's economic matters. I will add more ASEAN related charts to this posting later. Check back regularly for more info . Sunday, March 11, 2012. Life Lessons from an Old Boardgame. I came across an old board game recently. It was a game I played as a child. It was called "CAREERS" and distributed by Parker Brothers. Any of you remember this game? This is what the score sheet looks like .
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Asian Observer: Life Lessons from an Old Boardgame
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Sunday, March 11, 2012. Life Lessons from an Old Boardgame. I came across an old board game recently. It was a game I played as a child. It was called "CAREERS" and distributed by Parker Brothers. Any of you remember this game? This is what the score sheet looks like . Yet one can't help noting that some of the richest or most famous people aren't necessarily the happiest. And how much happiness? What do you think? Do share your views. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Life Lessons from an Old Boardgame.
