1050th : Flowers like Popcorns and other stories

1050th : Flowers like Popcorns
South Korea	But I don't know the name of this flower. :P ...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 22:01:00 Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com
Trinh Hoang Hai – Bien Hat
Vietnam	Nowadays young singers try to cover timeless songs, but with not much success. Trinh Hoang Hai is an elderly man who could almost do the justice to the classic tunes on his debut Bien Hat. Though lack in techniques and range, he has a raspy voice and an understated approach to ballads. Unfortunately...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 22:01:00 Discovered @ Visualgui.com
Vietnam driving test
Vietnam	Since returning I've been warned by friends that the police are much more likely to stop you and also refuse a friendly offer of wink-wink-nudge-nudge-put-that-in-your-pocket-and-we're-alright yeah? Although I've met some who say nothing much has changed in the 12 months I was away, some are the liv...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 22:01:00 Discovered @ itsthefinalword.blogspot.com/
Raised some funds among Taylor’s Management students
Malaysia	Two weeks ago, we were invited by an acquiantance who happened to be lecturing at Taylor's to raise funds at the college's charity fair. If you are not aware of it, read about it here. Among others I had asked for help that day was Leit, but she had cheerleading ......more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
Do It!
South Korea	...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ mybleedingnose.blogspot.com
When was the last time you changed your mind?
Cambodia	I have been thinking about this since university when we would have discussions in class. And it is true most people find it hard to change their minds on their beliefs, despite having evidence to the contrary. Recently I read Why we listen to what we want to hear". It's worth quoting:"Some people, ...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com
Car Bomb at Thai Restaurant
Thailand	Police officers survey the site of a bomb attack in Narathiwat province, about 1149 km (713) south of Bangkok, August 25, 2009. At least 42 people were injured when suspected insurgents detonated a bomb hidden in a truck parked in front of a crowded restaurant in Maung district, police said...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 16:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
The Tierney Sutton Band at the Blues Alley
Vietnam	When a band plays 15 years together, the members breathe the same air and that was how the Tierney Sutton Band holding down the tiny Blues Alley on Monday night. The band, which consisted of Tierney Sutton (vocals), Christian Jacob (piano), Kevin Axt (bass) and Ray Brinker (drums), performed togethe...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 14:01:00 Discovered @ Visualgui.com
original bootcamp session: session 05
Malaysia	By right it should be session 07, but I missed 2 sessions due to my (most wonderful) Penang holiday, which I’ll blog about later. I’m sure some of you may be amazed that I am still at it, given my lazy nature and multitude excuses to skip exercising. Round of applause to me, kthx [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ suanie.net
Save the Mekong River
Laos	Saving the Mekong: produced by Eureka Films, portrays the lives of fishers in the Siphandone area of Southern Lao. The documentary reveals how their future is threatened by a plan to build a large dam across the Mekong River that would block major fish migrations and puts at risk already endangered ...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Bridges of Bangkok
Thailand	Across the river Chao Praya, there are many attractive bridges. The memorial bridge is very much heritage and the latest addition of King Rama VIII is a feast to the eye, especially when you cruise below it. The prize however is taken by the Bridge Across the river Kwai; made famous by David Lean's ...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
Photo
East Timor	I took this photo yesterday and I rather like it for some reason so thought I’d post it here. ...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ whatismatt.com
Afghanistan poses difficult choices for Obama
Malaysia	America's military commanders on the grounds for the still no-end-in-sight war in Afghanistan has indicated that they need more troops "to do the job". Obama, the President as well as Commander-in-Chief of the American armed forces, is being confronted with "tough choices".Future of Afghanistan &...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 04:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
Biking along the canal
Laos	Biking is another activity that I enjoy and when the weather is nice then it’s time to clean the bicycle and head out for some sightseeing and a light workout. It’s nice since I can cover a greater distance than just walking. I was still on my one week vacation on June 25, 2009 so [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ saodarly.com
Crack Attack
Thailand	Where were all these people when I had my BlackBerry last year huh? Seriously. These days there’s not a day that goes by without me hearing “di di dee” BBM alerts in restaurants, shops, cafes, BTS, bookstores, toilets, elevators, etc. I wasn’t this annoying when I had one. Oh...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ gnarlykitty.org
Guest Cabbage
Thailand	There was a time, a while back, when I was finding cabbage everywhere I looked. Reader Jessie kindly sent me an addition to my unintentional series of cabbage shots. The above photo was taken at the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine in Chengdu. It’s been too many years since I visited Chengdu; might ...more info>>> Discovered on 25/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ ramblingspoon.com