CCTV in China now also broadcasts in Russian
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Malaysia |
After launching its 24-hour programmes in Arabic, China's official TV station (CCTV) has also started to broadcast in the Russian language. Many masterpieces of Russian literature, such as Nikolai Ostrovsky' s How The Steel Was Tempered have been translated into the Chinese language. Arabic, Chinese...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 20:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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And your mother won’t leave you alone. And your father won’t leave you alone.
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South Korea |
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Discovered on 10/09/2009 20:01:00
Discovered @ mybleedingnose.blogspot.com |
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New market in Vientiane opened for business
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Laos |
New Vientiane market adds to shoppers’ options
The newest market in Vientiane, Vangthong Night Plaza or the 450 Year Vientiane Market, officially opened yesterday to welcome guests and locals to the 25th SEA Games and mark the 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the capital of Laos.
The market ...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Big Trouble in Thailand: Jet Ski Scam
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Thailand |
Thailand is in big trouble again. Its tourism industry was already facing disaster last year with the prolonged airport closure. Things looked like it was starting to get better but the situation has just been going from bad to worse. This year Thailand has received a lot of negative press from th...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/ |
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1066th : One Summer Evening
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South Korea |
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Discovered on 10/09/2009 14:01:00
Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com |
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twestival kuala lumpur 101. come join us!
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Malaysia |
About 3 weeks ago, David asked if I’d be interested to help organise Twestival Kuala Lumpur along with Ling and Niki. In a moment of madness, I said, “Sure I’d love to!” So here I am, almost 3 weeks later, blogging about Twestival KL. This is a slightly long post, so please b...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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Good Dog! Sit, Stay . . .
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South Korea |
To add more fuel to the dog eating controversy, we present to you recent studies that suggest that dogs may first have been domesticated not for their adorable antics and friendly companionship, but rather for their deliciousness. Via the New York Times (????)
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Discovered on 10/09/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com |
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ETimor president threatens to quit as MPs block overseas trips
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East Timor |
Story by me, published by AFP yesterday.
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta threatened to resign Wednesday if lawmakers refused to approve his overseas work trips in protest over the government’s release of an Indonesian former militia leader.
Lawmakers reversed their decision made a day ...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 08:01:00
Discovered @ whatismatt.com |
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999
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Laos |
What is your lucky number? For many, today is the perfect day to get married, especially in China. I don’t even read the horoscope but I made a special exception for today. According to today’s horoscope, my lucky set of numbers are as follow: 10 11 33 49 55 42, for pick 3 it is [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 02:01:00
Discovered @ saodarly.com |
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The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
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Laos |
If you’re thinking, what the heck!?! I’m with you there.
It couldn’t be that Bo is so fascinated with the rice paddy and decided to convert our front yard to a rice field. I’ve mentioned before that the grass seems greener on the other side, no kidding this time. So Bo has...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 02:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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The Betrayal
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Laos |
For those of you that have been waiting to see “Nerakhoon” documentary, your wait is over. Check out the movie clips of “The Betrayal” by Elen Kuras and Thavisouk Phrasavath. Filmed over 23 years, “The Betrayal” is the Academy Award nominated directorial debut of renowned cinematographer Ellen Kuras...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 02:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Pchum Ben 2009
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Cambodia |
A few tidbits, Pchum Ben is upon us.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pchum_Ben
http://ladypenh.com/article10112.html
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2009090428201/National-news/police-presence-to-rise-for-holiday.html
http://chanroeun.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/pchum-ben-the-authorities-are-calli...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 02:01:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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Celebration For The King
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Thailand |
Thai schoolchildren wave flags in front of the portraits of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit during the celebration at a park in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has ordered all government agencies to join in nationwide activities as part of th...more info>>>
Discovered on 10/09/2009 00:01:00
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