'Tis the Season for Kimjang
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South Korea |
Kimjang (??): The Korean tradition of gathering together to make large quantities of kim chi just before the winter months. ____________________This year, since we are living in a hanok with a big madang (courtyard), I figured it would be only appropriate to have our own kimjang, or kim chi ma...more info>>>
Discovered on 22/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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French rock concert to be on stage in Vientiane
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Laos |
Lao Voices(KPL) A well-known rock singers from France “Gable” will have their own concert in Vientiane, on November 23. It aims to exchange experiences with Lao singers, culture and also entertains with French pop rock and Electone styles to Lao people at the French Language Institute on...more info>>>
Discovered on 21/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Obama calls that country Myanmar and Burma
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Malaysia |
According to an AP report, Obama used the name "Myanmar" when he held talk with that country's ruling leader Thein Sein and he later used "Burma" when he met opposition figure Ang San Ssu Kyi. In India, Ssu Kyi's country is called by the English-language media as Myanmar jus...more info>>>
Discovered on 21/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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PHP 5.3 PCRE_EXEC APC Error [Resolved)
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Vietnam |
I just recently ran into some issues with my Linode virtual private server after my last PHP (Nginx/Php-Fpm) update. I started getting the following error: PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library ‘/usr/lib/php/modules/apc.so’ – /usr/lib/php/modules/apc.so: undefin...more info>>>
Discovered on 21/11/2012 06:01:00
Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com |
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Kawamoto Kagura Competition 2012
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Japan |
Last weekend I went upriver to the Kawamoto Kagura Competition. While I believe that kagura is best appreciated in a shrine, kagura competitions do offer another type of experience.... comfortable seats, good lighting, and a big stage which is more suited for the Hiroshima style of kagura.. Even tho...more info>>>
Discovered on 21/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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BlogFestAsia 2012: (01) Straight Outta Siem Reap
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Cambodia |
(Siem Ream opens its arms to you!) Friday, November 01: I hop a bus at noon from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. In earlier days I’d be taking a speedboat. These days it’s a 4-5 hour jaunt via bus. One of the small but deeply important changes in Cambodian life since the 1998 stand-down [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 20/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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Things Done Well: On The Anatomy Of Thrift
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China |
The following three videos are a series put together by Farmrun, a creative studio that is working to capture the "burgeoning agrarian renaissance by producing beautiful media for agricultural enterprises and organizations." Teamed up with Farmstead Meatsmith, a traditional animal processor, they've...more info>>>
Discovered on 20/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ thehumanaught.com |
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The Other Side Of The Tracks
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Cambodia |
Imagine how this ship of fools looks to people it passes by. Not to be a buzz kill, but isn’t this a little over the top? http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Plantation-Urban-Resort-Spa/277073282328754 ...more info>>>
Discovered on 18/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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Saigon Road Rules – Anything wrong with this picture
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Vietnam |
This picture should speak for itself. What is wrong with this picture? In Saigon, you always have to deal with motorbikes going the opposite way on a one-way road. This is on Le Ton Thanh street in District 1 right at the start of rush hour. When I took the photo, I just wanted the [...]
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Discovered on 18/11/2012 06:01:00
Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com |
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a strange week indeed
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China |
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } a strange week indeed, originally uploaded by china.sixty4. Via Flickr:anti - * protests - central Shangqiu - afternoon - Sh...more info>>>
Discovered on 18/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ sixty4-middle-kingdom.blogspot.com |
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Izumo 33 Temple 2 Yomeiji
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Japan |
The second temple of the Izumo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage is Yomeiji, situated on a rise less than a kilometer from temple 1.
It belongs to Shingon, and obviously its main deity is Kannon, but other than that I can find almost no information about it.
One older source does say that it was here...more info>>>
Discovered on 18/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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PM to attend 21st ASEAN Summit in Cambodia
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Laos |
Lao Voices(KPL) Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong will lead a Lao delegation to the 21st ASEAN Summit and related summits to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from November 18-20. The related summits included the 15th Asean-China Summit, 15th Asean-Japan Summit, 15th Asean-Korea Summit, Asean+3 Summ...more info>>>
Discovered on 17/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Pei Lee’s passing
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Malaysia |
I received an SMS from Syahidah on my phone last Thursday morning. It was Thursday evening in Malaysia. She said that Pei Lee was in the hospital and in critical condition. Replying Syahidah and carrying on with the conversation by … Continue reading →...more info>>>
Discovered on 17/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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CPC's new chief admits party facing problems
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Malaysia |
CPC's 18th National Congress concluded two days ago in Beijing. As it was expected, Xi Jinping has succeeded Hu Jintao. In his first speech as the new party chief, Xi Jinping honestly admitted that the 91'-year old party does face the problems of corruption, 'power abuse, el...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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Magpie Brewery
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South Korea |
I feel this post is long overdue because Magpie Brewery has kind of become "our bar" these days. We're there at least once a week, sometimes two or three times a week. It's not because it's super cozy (honestly, it's not), and it's not because it's convenient to work or home (we do have to pass abou...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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jiaozi
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China |
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } jiaozi, originally uploaded by china.sixty4. Via Flickr:little wonderful things - almost too good to describe - Jiaozi, stuf...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ sixty4-middle-kingdom.blogspot.com |
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Assignment 22: Color Composition
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Laos |
This is my contribution to Scott’s Assignment 22: Color Composition. The assignment is to make new photos to share showing how color is used for composition. I didn’t have to go very far looking for colors, the banana tree was from my garden. I chose the autumn leaves as my background, shot a...more info>>>
Discovered on 15/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Kaeng Kari Kai Recipe
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Laos |
Lao VoicesA cooking video showing how to make Kaeng Kari Kai. For complete list of ingredients, please see Kaeng Kari Kai posted at saodarly.com.Kaeng Kari Kai Recipe
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Discovered on 15/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Victor Hugo's novel condensed & made movie
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Malaysia |
Certainly, abridging or 'shortening' Victor Hugo''s novel Les Miserables was not a simple task. Now, there is not only abridged editions of Les Miserables in writings but also musical concerts as well as a movie. It first appeared in French and was then transl...more info>>>
Discovered on 15/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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I am a patient
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Malaysia |
Phew! I am finally admitted to the ward for tests and preparations. Surgery will be performed next Tuesday Morning. There was an additional test this afternoon which Was only scheduled the day before and not stated in the appointment file … Continue reading →...more info>>>
Discovered on 15/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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Northern Thali at Babas Kitchen @robindeepu
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Vietnam |
Related posts:
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Discovered on 15/11/2012 06:01:00
Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com |
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Onigawara of Shikoku
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Japan |
Onigawara are "demon tiles" found most commonly on temple roofs, but also on some shrines and even private dwellings.
They are found at the end of roof ridges and were originally wooden boards used to protect the roof from the weather. Tile came to be used and were decorated with flowers and ot...more info>>>
Discovered on 15/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Away
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Malaysia |
Going to be away for more than a week. Will be in my late grandfather’s motherland. Lots of things have happened, some good some bad some great some not. But part of growing up means learning to appreciate the better side of unfortunate luck. For example, my car battery died as I was about to ...more info>>>
Discovered on 14/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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Peggy Pie: Meat Pies and Pie Pies
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South Korea |
Grand Opening day at Peggy Pie, Jongno, SeoulI wouldn't normally write a review for a chain restaurant, but Peggy Pie just opened up a new branch around the corner from my work place in Jongno and my co-workers and I were so impressed that I just had to write something.For weeks my co-worke...more info>>>
Discovered on 14/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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Banana Leaf Halal Restaurant
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Vietnam |
Just visited a new halal restaurant in Saigon today. Banana Leaf @Saigon is owned by the former owner of Halal@Saigon offering Malaysian, Singaporean and Vietnamese halal cuisines. I visited Banana Leaf today with the owner of VNMuslimTours, Mr. Aly. You will be greeted by very friendly staff and...more info>>>
Discovered on 14/11/2012 06:01:00
Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com |
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collector
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China |
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } collector, originally uploaded by china.sixty4. Via Flickr:young girl with bottles - alley (nong tang) - afternoon - Shangqi...more info>>>
Discovered on 14/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ sixty4-middle-kingdom.blogspot.com |
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Beerlao, Serve Chilled
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Laos |
The 4th of November was cold! The day started off wet, but by late morning it was dry, but still cold!! Anyway, that didn’t put us off! Beerlao UK kindly gave us 5 cases as part of their sponsorship of the event, Thai & Lao Street Food bought a further 5 cases too! That meant [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 13/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ laocook.com |
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EU injects funds for community-based disaster management
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Laos |
Lao VoicesThe European Commission for Humanitarian Aid and Health Poverty Action (HPA) have provided Laos with funds to improve the Community Based Disaster Management project. The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and HPA yesterday co-signed a Memorandum of Understanding and pledged 504,052 eur...more info>>>
Discovered on 13/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Accessorizing, Crocodile Style
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Cambodia |
Because nothing says ‘I Love You’ like a dead reptile handbag. More to follow from BlogFest Asia in Siem Reap shortly!...more info>>>
Discovered on 13/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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You may send cards, flowers or packages
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Malaysia |
Hello readers, I have arrived and settled down at the U.S. National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Mom and I are staying at the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge. I will be admitted to the Clinical Center on Wednesday … Continue reading →...more info>>>
Discovered on 13/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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Seoul Lantern Festival 2012
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South Korea |
A very popular fruit lantern from SingaporeBack in 2009 I made a very cold visit to Seoul's first Lantern Festival along the Cheonggyechon. It was memorable partially because of the spectacular lanterns on display, but mostly because I remember being bundled in a hat, scarf, mittens, winter j...more info>>>
Discovered on 13/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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Cu Chi by river boat to see Great Grandma / Future of Cu Chi
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Vietnam |
On Sunday I took Chi on a surprise visit to Cu Chi. The real surprise was that we were going by boat thanks to Saigon River Express. Their tour leaves the wharf in D1 on the Saigon River and heads upstream taking you through Binh Thanh, under the Saigon Bridge, through D2 past Thanh Da and then snak...more info>>>
Discovered on 13/11/2012 06:01:00
Discovered @ itsthefinalword.blogspot.com/ |
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It’s Game Time
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Laos |
I took these pictures last Saturday and didn’t have a chance to post it until now. My company had an employee appreciation day at a family entertainment place, kind of strange seeing these games after Lee and I just saw the 3D computer-animated comedy film Wreck-It Ralph the night before. The ...more info>>>
Discovered on 12/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Abridgement of Edward Gibbon's masterpiece
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Malaysia |
Edward Gibbon''s masterpiece History of The Deciline And Fall Of The Roman Empire'has quite a number of abridged or 'shortened' editions, including the'91-page booklet issued in'2004 as Penguin's Great Ideas. As Thomas Paine's Common Sense shows, truly impactful works could ...more info>>>
Discovered on 12/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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Essential Free Apps for the iPad
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Malaysia |
I was an Android user for about two years before I got an iPad. Tons have been written about the pros and cons of both platforms, but I think I pretty much have the best of both worlds – an android phone for all its convenience and customize-ability, and Apple iPad for the gorgeoud apps [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 12/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ simontalks.com |
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Akiyoshi-Do the biggest cavern in Japan
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Japan |
Akiyoshi Do in central Yamaguchi Prefecture is the largest cavern in Japan and one of the largest in East Asia. Located under Akiyoshidai, the largest karst (limestone plateau) in Japan which is home to about 200 caves.
It is about 10 kilometers in length, but only the first kilometer is open ...more info>>>
Discovered on 11/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Students of vocational trades hope for first medal in Asean contest
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Laos |
Lao VoicesStudents of vocational trades in Laos are to take part in a competition to better their skills in their chosen field. Nine students who are training in fields such as cooking, cabinet making, tailoring and construction are set to show off their skills on the international stage when they c...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/11/2012 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Be The Change
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Malaysia |
I gave a keynote speech at the ninth cycle of the Hear Us Out conference two Saturdays ago on 3rd November 2012. Above is a photo of me speaking on stage while my boyfriend a.k.a transcriber waited below during the … Continue reading →...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/11/2012 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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Piano on the ceiling at Up Cafe in Saigon
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Vietnam |
Related posts:
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Lumineux Cafe – Best Saigon Coffee shop Update: Lumineux Cafe is now closed. Here is another new...
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Discovered on 10/11/2012 06:01:00
Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com |
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transmission - nong tang # 117
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China |
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } transmission - nong tang # 117, originally uploaded by china.sixty4. Via Flickr:nong tang - (alley) central Shangqiu - Shang...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/11/2012 00:01:00
Discovered @ sixty4-middle-kingdom.blogspot.com |
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