No informed consent
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Malaysia |
Pei Lee did an MRI of her brain recently and went to see a doctor at a government hospital last week for the results. She told me that when she asked the doctor which tumors have grown and which needed attention the most, the doctor asked her back whether she wanted to have surgery. Pei [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/3/2010 4:01:00 AM
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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Thai Court Rules Industrial Projects Can Resume?
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Thailand |
A view of the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in Rayong province, eastern Thailand in this August 31, 2010 file photo. In a decision that will likely be cheered by foreign investors, a Thai court Thursday ruled that nearly all the projects at Map Ta Phut industrial park can resume operations, despi...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/3/2010 12:01:00 AM
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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My poor AspireOne
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Vietnam |
On Thursday, I was surprised to see my netbook’s screen cracked. I had it for two years. It will cost nearly $100 to replace the screen so I decided to wait until I get to the US. Related posts:My Poor Wet Yamaha Nouvo Well, this morning I got up early and Mr. Ut,... Poor Pugs [...]
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Discovered on 9/2/2010 10:01:00 PM
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Trattoria Cucina Italiana – an Italian food affair
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Malaysia |
@missyblurkit invited us to sample some food at Trattoria Cucina Italiana, an Italian food establishment in the middle of KL city centre. I learned two things that day:
1) Italian food goes beyond pizzas and pastas; and
2) When @missyblurkit says, “let’s have some Italian food”, s...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 8:01:00 PM
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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Typhoon Kompasu
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South Korea |
The winds I heard whipping in the night didn't seem so bad until I woke up and made my way to work. While I slept, I heard some wind, but I thought it was just the beginning of the storm. I took my giant umbrella to work expecting to fight hurricane strength winds on my way home. As it turns ou...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 8:01:00 PM
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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Stanley’s LED streetlight launched in Vientiane
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Laos |
(KPL) Lao Stanley Company launched its LED (light-emitting diode) streetlight with friendly environment and saving energy in Vientiane Capital on Tuesday. The President of Lao Stanley Company, Mr. Virachit Philaphandeth said that the LED streetlights could reduce the global warming which is being ca...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 6:01:00 PM
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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abandoned vehicles
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Philippines |
When a car doesn’t run anymore it will be repaired (fixed) so it can be used again. The same goes for tricycles, jeepneys and everything else on wheels with an engine. The problem however is that the owner sometimes doesn’t have enough funds to have the vehicle repaired at once. Vehicles...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 4:01:00 PM
Discovered @ jansblog.expatinthephilippines.com |
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Hamada Childrens Museum of Art (outside)
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Japan |
The Hamada Childrens Museum of Art (without 53,00 hankies) opened 1n 1998.Its located right next to Shimane University on the hillside overlooking Hamada.Like many public buildings in Shimane it was designed by Shimane-born architect Shin Takamatsu.The space is divided up into 3 zones, an exhibition...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 4:01:00 PM
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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BFM Sept ‘10 tweetup @ Kitchen Creatures, Centrepoint
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Malaysia |
I am a huge fan of BFM 89.9, the business radio station. Even though it’s mainly about finance and economy and grown up stuff that I don’t really care about, they appropriate a large chunk of airtime for stuff that I find interesting, enlightening and educational. Just the other day, the...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 12:01:00 PM
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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At the Noraebang: 5 v 1
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South Korea |
Monday evening, while teaching my final class of the day, I asked my students what they did over their weekend. One girl mentioned going to the movies. The sole boy in class spoke about wanting to play baseball but staying inside because it was raining too much to meet his friends outdoors. The o...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 12:01:00 PM
Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com |
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Dhanin Chearavanont is Thailand's Richest Man
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Thailand |
Thailand's new No. 1 heads agribusiness conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), which father founded as small Bangkok seed importer. Over the past year stock more than doubled at 3 largest shareholdings: 7-Eleven store operator, CP ALL, on higher profits and successful expansion; as well a...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 8:01:00 AM
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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Something about those eyes
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East Timor |
Rohingya in Bangladesh.
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Discovered on 9/2/2010 8:01:00 AM
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5 v 1
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South Korea |
Monday evening, while teaching my final class of the day, I asked my students what they did over their weekend. One girl mentioned going to the movies. The sole boy in class spoke about wanting to play baseball but staying inside because it was raining too much to meet his friends outdoors. The o...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 4:01:00 AM
Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com |
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Butterflies Lao Stamp
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Laos |
A set of butterflies stamp from Laos issued on 05 May 1982. Printed by The National Printing Works, Havana, Cuba. It’s missing one stamp with 5 Kip value in the photo below. ...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/2/2010 2:01:00 AM
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Detox
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South Korea |
After doing some research online last week I decided to do a little experiment with my body....I have found that I have some digestion problems when I'm in Korea. As far as I remember it wasn't a problem when I was in America and it got to a point last week that I had to take drastic measures to fix...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 8:01:00 PM
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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Bogo City is Not A City
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Philippines |
Bogo City is once again Bogo Town. The Philippine Supreme Court reverses a prior ruling....more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 4:01:00 PM
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Nanafushi: Stick Insect
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Japan |
Displaying one of the best examples of the art of camouflage, the Stick Insect, known as nanafushi in Japanese, are usually difficult to spot.However, when they are crawling up your door they are much easier to see.There are 18 species of Stick Insect in Japan, and I have no idea which one this is.
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Discovered on 9/1/2010 4:01:00 PM
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Police everywhere tonight – Precursor to Saigon changing
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Vietnam |
Tomorrow is an official holiday for Vietnam’s Independence Day. Though I was expecting a lot of police, I thought it would be the guys in tan uniforms, the traffic police. I saw just a couple today. Instead, while I was in District 1, I saw many of the green uniformed police blazing their s...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 2:01:00 PM
Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com |
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Nokia inductive loopset
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Malaysia |
Nokia’s Mikko Hano talks about the Nokia Inductive Loopset.
The latest LPS-5 is wireless so we can wear the loop around our necks. put our phone somewhere else and the loop will vibrate when there is an incoming call. To pick up the call, there is no need to reach for the phone. Just press a ...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 12:01:00 PM
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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How Do YOU View Uyghur?
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China |
There is a poll up on the FarwestChina Facebook page right now that I'd love to get your opinion on. It has to do with how the world views Uyghur in light of all that has happened over the past year and a half (or longer, depending on your familiarity with Xinjiang history)....more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 8:01:00 AM
Discovered @ farwestchina.com |
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From Chez Panisse to Thailand—and Back
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Thailand |
Kyle Cornforth, Thai corn
Now in The Faster Times: Kyle Cornforth tells all about her year away from Berkeley’s Edible Schoolyard, her forays into Thai farming and cooking, and her deep worries about the future of Thai food. Read the story.
Some of Kyle’s students learn that lemongra...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 8:01:00 AM
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Kitsalath petanque club takes home honours
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Laos |
The Kitsalath petanque club won a tournament held last weekend to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Vietnamese National Day and the 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the Lao capital. The Vietnamese Association to Laos cooperated with the Lao Petanque Federation to organise the event at the National ...more info>>>
Discovered on 9/1/2010 2:01:00 AM
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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September – Traffic Safety Month
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Vietnam |
Time to get a motorbike license September 1st is the start of the annual Traffic Safety Month in Vietnam. For Saigon, this means that the traffic police will enforce most of the traffic rules including pulling over foreigners who break the law. The most common infraction for foreigners will be rid...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 10:01:00 PM
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Nam Lik 1-2 power plant begins commercial operation
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Laos |
The Nam Lik 1-2 hydropower plant, located in the central province of Vientiane, has commenced commercial operation as the demand for electricity in Laos continues to rise. China International Water Electric Corporation (CWE) and Electricite du Laos (EDL) held an official opening ceremony for the US$...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 6:01:00 PM
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Budget Resort in Cebu
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Philippines |
Resorts in Cebu are a great way to spend the day. Especially when trying to make the most out of another all day brownout in Bogo City....more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 4:01:00 PM
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Emergency Exercise at Don Muang Airport
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Thailand |
Members of a Thai medical team give 'first-aid' to injured passengers during a 'full-scale emergency' exercise at Don Muang airport in Bangkok on August 31, 2010. In 2009 there were 28 fatal airline accidents and 749 fatalities across all sectors of the global airline industry, which compares res...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 4:01:00 PM
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Liuzhou's Red Light District
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China |
A totally unrelated picture posted to Flickr today by fellow Liuzhou blogger and photographer, Expatriate Games reminded me of this.Leave CommentRelated Entries:Boiled FishVietnamese InvadersNo Commentwén míng: civilisation, cultureThough Laws Were Carved in Marble They Would Not Shelter MenDucks Do...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 4:01:00 PM
Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com |
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Sailing Ships Lao Stamp
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Laos |
Lao Stamp – Sailing Ships issued on 25 October 1997. ...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 10:01:00 AM
Discovered @ saodarly.com |
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Travel Photography: A Visit to ECU
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Laos |
We visited Bo’s nephew at East Carolina University on Sunday. I will write a post and post photos when I have more time....more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 10:01:00 AM
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Kawamoto Summer Matsuri
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Japan |
On saturday evening we went upriver for the annual summer festival in Kawamoto. One street is blocked off to traffic and a stage erected. Along the street stalls selling food and drink.The opening event was a rather poor performance of Yosakoi.Next up was a performance by the local school brass band...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 8:01:00 AM
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Merdeka and being Malaysian
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Malaysia |
Today is Malaysia’s Independence Day. A friend of mine posted this Prayer of Intercession which was prayed at her church in Auckland last week. I hope that one day, we will also pray this way in our churches.
Prayers of intercession:
How will we pray in such a time as this?
How will we bring our [...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 4:01:00 AM
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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How To Avoid "Roast Chicken" Moments
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Malaysia |
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Discovered on 8/31/2010 4:01:00 AM
Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com |
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Sailing Ships Lao MS
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Laos |
Sailing Ships Miniature Sheet, issued on 25 October 1997. ...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 2:01:00 AM
Discovered @ saodarly.com |
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Foreign Minister Kasit in Podgorica
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Thailand |
Montenegro's President Milo Djukanovic (R) talks to Thailand's Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya during their meeting in Podgorica August 30, 2010. Kasit met today with high-ranking Montenegrin officials in a bid to boost bilateral cooperation and relations. (Reuters)
More Thailand pictures can ...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 12:01:00 AM
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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One in the Kitchen
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Thailand |
One set of new chopsticks
Jerry left me in Boulder with a tiny kitchen and dishes for one. He shopped at a local culinary fun house (which I’ve yet to explore) and found a pretty set of new chopsticks, Japanese style, with bright red tops and little yellow squiggle designs. But only one pair....more info>>>
Discovered on 8/31/2010 12:01:00 AM
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The happiest day ever
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Malaysia |
Eva & Alwyn tied the knot last Saturday. I mentioned Eva in my book, “I’m not sick, just a bit unwell – Life with Neurifibromatosis”.
From what I observed while attending the weddings of ofdifferent couples from church, they share something similar.
I have never seen ...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/30/2010 8:01:00 PM
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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Wonderful Fried Chicken in Menglembu
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Malaysia |
Who’d knew this trip back to Ipoh, I’d end up in Menglembu for supper. Menglembu (or as locals pronounce it, “Meng-ge-lembu”) is famous for many things, including peanuts. Now you can add ‘fried chicken’ to the list. The stall is somewhere in town, just ask around...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/30/2010 8:01:00 PM
Discovered @ simontalks.com |
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Tourists warned of flash flood risk at waterfall sites
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Laos |
The Lao National Tourism Administration has advised tourist companies to closely monitor weather forecasts if they have programmes to visit waterfalls. Director General of the Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department, Mr Saly Phimphinith said on Friday that although there are no cases of tourists ...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/30/2010 6:01:00 PM
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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My Thai Street Food Challenge
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Thailand |
One of the best things about living in Thailand is the food. It is not only delicious, but it is also plentiful and cheap. In fact, you can find it on almost any street corner at any time of day or night. I guess we are spoilt in Thailand in having such easy access to Thai food. After all, one mea...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/30/2010 4:01:00 PM
Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/ |
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Boiled Fish
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China |
I like a bit of fish now and again. Fried, steamed, baked, roasted, grilled - even raw - I don't mind. But boiled? Dooesn't sound very appealing. Though a decent bouillabaise is good, but that is more of a stew then a boil.Leave CommentRelated Entries:Vietnamese InvadersNo Commentwén míng: civilisat...more info>>>
Discovered on 8/30/2010 4:01:00 PM
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