Adviser salaries in Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Finance
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East Timor |
Two stories, one in the local and one in international press, have been published about the salaries foreign advisers in Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Finance are paid. If you were on Twitter yesterday then you may have seen me babbling about something big about to come out. Well, this is it. Perhaps I’...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ whatismatt.com |
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Duck Larb Recipe
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Laos |
Larb´s are a type of Laotian meat salad. The most popular is made with beef which is best served raw, so freshness is very important. For those how shy away from raw meat dishes the beef can also be cooked (but where is the fun in that? )
Other cooked Larbs include chicken, pork, venison [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laocook.com |
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International Lao New Year Festival 2552
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Laos |
Additional video clips from the celebration at the First Internal Lao New Year Festival in San Francisco, California.
Early Morning Setup
Monks at the ILNYF in San Francisco
Master khaen player at the ILNYF 2552
Early morning sound check
The Festival
Hmong Dancers
Hanuman Monkey Dancers
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Discovered on 26/04/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Cambodian New Year in Long Beach
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Cambodia |
Here in the States, the party rolls on:
[From What's On] Tag: cambodian,khmer,new year,Long Beach
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Discovered on 26/04/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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Why do ants never get into traffic jams?
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Cambodia |
Here's one for the Phnom Penh (and Bangkok) traffic authorities: try banning vehicles from overtaking.You never see marching ants caught in a jam and researchers have some clues why:#1 : the average speed of ants remains constant, regardless of the density of the traffic. #2: ants never overtake. No...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com |
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My story in Chinese at City Harvest Church
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Malaysia |
I made three speeches at City Harvest Church in February 2009. After each of those speeches, Ps. Kevin Loo went on stage and told the congregation of my need for surgery funds. They collected special offerings that amounted to RM25,000. This money was used to pay for my Gamma Knife ......more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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Jeon Ju Bi Bim Bob
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South Korea |
This is Bi Bim Bob ???. The steamed rice mixed with variety of vegetables and sauces. Especially, Bi Bim Bob from Jeon ju, the captital city of Jeon La Buk Do is most famous.
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Discovered on 26/04/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com |
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Truong Cong Dao
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Vietnam |
Truong Cong Dao aka Duke was born on Saturday, April 25th at 1:46 am. He’s 7lbs 1oz and 20″. Both Dana and Duke are doing great.
The laboring was quite an experience and I am so thankful to witness the joy and the pain of birth. Dana started contraction right after I picked her up from [...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ Visualgui.com |
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Reporting Life in Davao, Philippines
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Philippines |
When I first moved to Davao everything was new and there was a lot to see, learn and get used to.
Now that I have been here almost 16 months, I am still learning, but the learning curve has flattened a bit.
I try to find interesting to write about, but at times cannot think of things.
I [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ americanindavao.com |
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Red Shirts Back in Bangkok
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Thailand |
Supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra shout slogans during they protest at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on April 25, 2009. Hundreds of anti-government protesters gathered for a rally in Bangkok, a day after the prime minister lifted a state of emergency imposed amid violent demonstrations earl...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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English Language and Tourism in Thailand
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Thailand |
When I first travelled through Asia I remember thinking that it was lucky that I spoke English as my first language. I noticed that English was being used as the way to communicate between backpackers of different nations. For example, a German would speak to a Frenchman in English. When I stayed in...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/ |
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Sakura madness finale
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Japan |
Well,.. the sakura are in full bloom now, and still no sign of blue tarps!I've come to the conclusion that Ohanami is pretty much a thing of the cities and towns.For the first few ohanami seasons I experienced in the countryside I asked my neighbors if they had been cherry blossom viewing, and they ...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Mohinga Update
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Thailand |
Serving mohinga in Pathein
Just a few days after we met the owners of Ancient House, we learned they would be leaving. Their small Siem Reap business couldn’t outlast the economic crisis, so they’ve decided to sell. If they get a decent price, perhaps they’ll go home. If not? Too ...more info>>>
Discovered on 26/04/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ ramblingspoon.com |
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