2009 AYA Dream Malaysia awards night and other stories

2009 AYA Dream Malaysia awards night
Malaysia	I had the privilege of attending this year's AYA awards night at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center yesterdau. My driver reached my place at 6:00pm and waited for 30 minutes until I was ready to depart. Sorry, friend. We were greeted by Joel Wong the VIP attendant who took special care ......more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
Buddha's Palm
South Korea	There's a great description of the Sino-Korean expression "??? ??? ?? ??" / "You are on Buddha's palm" going on at Amanda Takes Off that's well worth checking out. For background I'll tell you that it involves Sun Wukong (???; known as Monkey King in the West) from the tale 'Journey to the West' (?...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com
The End Is Near
South Korea	I will be departing from Korea on Nov. 21st. I haven't quite come to terms with this, and people keep asking me if I'm excited. Why do I feel guilty saying no. Yea, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be great. It'll be great to see some family and friends whom I haven't seen in over a year. But, I know...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
Christmas at Biltmore
Laos	Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year, and at Biltmore House, the Christmas tree lights were lit on Friday November 6, we got to visit yesterday. I’ve more photos and will post when I have more time. ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com
We're gonna need a bigger mop
Vietnam	When an article is published in a newspaper, bookmarked on del.icio.us, linked to on Twitter, but deleted from the newspaper website a few hours later, does it still exist? Yes it does....more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 14:01:00 Discovered @ noodlepie.typepad.com
A Different Politic
Vietnam	With two opening lines joking about politic, my review of Asia 63 turned into a political outrage. I don’t mind discussing politics, but I chose to stay out of the Vietnam-War-related argument. As I have predicted, the comments got nasty. It’s really a damn shame that we can’t agre...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 14:01:00 Discovered @ Visualgui.com
sunlight radio taxi & restoran sri ganesh seksyen 11 suck
Malaysia	So I’ve without my own car for a week now. Horng kindly lent me his car during weekdays but he needed it for the weekend. Since I have OBC sessions on Saturday mornings, I thought I’d take a taxi to Padang Astaka and asked Bev if she could give me a lift on the way [...] ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ suanie.net
Noisy birthday at Yokogawa Cinema
Japan	This week, Yokogawa Cinema is celebrating 10 years of showing many films that would never get shown anywhere else in Hiroshima to, it must be said, an often almost empty house. In celebration of their passion and staying power, a late night screening of Olivier Assayas' Sonic Youth pic Noise was h...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com
The Candid Bride
Japan	I was in Hiroshima's Shukkeien gardens last spring and a couple were having their wedding photos taken there.I'm not usually very comfortable taking pictures of people, but it was a public place, and my camera has a decent zoom, so..... ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com
Catch the dolphin
East Timor	I’m not particularly keen on the whole “travelling” thing. There’s something I don’t enjoy about the feeling of being in a place and having no idea where to go or what to do. When I see backpackers traipsing around with their guidebooks in hand and huge bags slung over their shoulders, I feel sorry...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ whatismatt.com
EVN says that somebody can steal electricty outside of house
Vietnam	Today we visited EVN to finally complain about the August electricity bill.  Of course it was a bit frustrating but at the moment, I do not have to pay my electricity bills until the problem is resolved. In short, they went through the same excuses that the workers who checked my meter went through....more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!", and build me a sidewalk: Nothing Much Happened in München Today V
Vietnam	Monday will be the 20th anniversay of the fall of the Berlin wall and this news seems to be all all the rage on CNN but hardly a blip on the radar here in Munich. I've had one conversation on this event in nearly two months here and it was at a local cafe here in German suburbia off Swanseestraße. I...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ wildwildeastdailies.blogspot.com
Swine Flu in Uijeongbu
South Korea	I haven't kept up on how other nations are tackling issues related to H1N1, but Brian in Jeollanam-do has been doing an admirable job of highlighting articles concerning H1N1 and its impact on education and tourism within South Korea. One interesting piece of news was hearing that the national gove...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 04:01:00 Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com
A rainbow at the end of a rain
Laos	Dutch weather was a bit crazy last week with rain almost daily. What was unusual was the fact that it would be sunny for a minute or two and then it would rain for five minutes and then sunny again. Some days were better and other days were just strange with dark and windy sky [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ saodarly.com
Tou Yar Noukhao
Laos	Grandma Noukhao walking to her local temple to serve her community during Boun Ook Phansa in Pakse. ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Human Sciences Happy Hour in Phnom Penh
Cambodia	My test drive for an upcoming academic paper, this Wednesday November 11th. Economics and Comics: Cambodian Popular Culture in Three Eras This presentation provides a simple overview of the history of Khmer comics in three distinct phases, noting prominent creators from each time, as well as their ...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org
Xinjiang Railroads Lead to...Nowhere
China	If anyone ever doubted the strategic importance China places on northern Xinjiang, this last week ended the debate. The provincial government recently announced (here in English) the completion of four new rail lines stretching a total of 1,400km, a project that cost 1.68 billion yuan ($243 million...more info>>> Discovered on 09/11/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ farwestchina.com