Daewonsa (in Jeollanam-do) and Gurye County
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South Korea |
I mentioned another temple named Daewonsa in my earlier entry, and this second site is located on the slopes of Jirisan (???; ???; Unusual Wisdom Mountain). The associated national park encompasses three provinces (Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do) and I have seen two of those liste...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com |
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Motorbike Parking
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Japan |
I noticed a new motorbike parking area while wandering up to Shinjuku on the weekend.
In an area previously unused behind the Century Southern Tower a clearing has been made where bikes can be tethered for a fee.
Decent diameter blue cables are attached to the structure and act as the trigger to be...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ neilduckett.com |
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Dannavieng Elementary School Update
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Laos |
When I visited Dannavieng Elementary school in November 20, 2008, I didn’t get to meet the superintendent of the school. After I came back, Darly informed me that she will get me the receipt, something that I needed to provide for Friends of the NLL, also known as my coworkers that had helped suppor...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Ready for the future
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Laos |
At Laovoices I have a few faithful “followers” (that I simply adore) who won’t let any opportunity go by to name me “commie” in their comments. These Bushies, named after their favourite president, are usually characterized by their red state location, their unwillingn...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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On form & substance of Perak State Assembly
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Malaysia |
The bureaucrats and cops in Perak who thought that by locking up the official building where the sittings of the State Assembly were usually held and blocking access to it is the most effective means to prevent the Emergency Meeting from being held. But, they have evidently not read the Standing Ord...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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If only I could have a video magnifier.
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Malaysia |
I need video magnification devices for reading and distance viewing. After looking through several websites, I found a place called Help with Vision most user friendly.
Help With Vision is a company serving Northern and Southern Californians. Their showroom is at Livermore. I hope that's not too fa...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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if i’d dyed my hair green instead, then what?
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Malaysia |
As told by his mother:
“Yesterday Ah Yi put medicine then Ah Yi hair become red…”
Cheeky little bugger.
Ryan in his kindy uniform. I feel like LOL every time I see it, or him in it
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Discovered on 03/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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Stir-Fried Roast Pork With Leek
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Malaysia |
**Non-Halal**The Actor...The Supporting Actresses...The Drama...Heat some oil in hot wok and stir in the sliced leeks. Fry till the edges slightly browned and add in sliced carrots. Stir in the roast pork (siew yuk). Pour in some water (not too much, depends how much sauce you would like in this dis...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com |
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“Korean Food, Infinite Possibilities”
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South Korea |
Oh dear. The Korean press has been full of these articles lately, but Fatman will give a prize to the best fisking or send-up of this latest article, from the English Chosun Ilbo:
Korean Food, Infinite Possibilities
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Discovered on 03/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com |
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Ai Van - Dem A Dao
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Vietnam |
More than a decade ago, Ai Van was one of the shining stars on Paris By Night. Although her popularity quickly diminished, she made the wise choice to strike out on her own. She was getting nowhere with Thuy Nga. The production could not get her further than what she had accomplished.
She tried to ...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ Visualgui.com |
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What's Wrong With The Vietnamese Advertising Association? - How Not To Market in Asia II
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Vietnam |
A scan of articles on the state of the Vietnamese Advertising Market over the last few months reveals one thing: Somebody can't get the numbers right. And that somebody is the industry's guiding body, the Vietnam Advertising Association.For instance - How many advertising firms are there in Vietnam?...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ wildwildeastdailies.blogspot.com |
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Welcome to the Hotel Timor
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East Timor |
The lobby bar at Hotel Timor in Dili is a strange place. For whatever reason, it’s full of people from morning until night. It’s the place where everybody goes to have meetings. At any one time you could walk in and sit down next to the UN, UNPOL, the GNR, IOM and so on.
I’m certain [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/03/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ whatismatt.com |
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