Halo effect over Hiroshima yesterday and other stories

Halo effect over Hiroshima yesterday
Japan	The Chugoku Shinbun website has a nice picture of a sun halo effect [????·higasa genshou] over the A-bomb Dome that was observed by many people from the city center yesterday. Of the phenomena Wikipedia says "formed by the refraction of sunlight through cloud suspended ice crystals as opposed to r...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com
92 Brush Head Massager
Japan	Work getting you down? Troubles on the home front? or if just need a good head massage … then this will appeal to you. I love having my bald head massaged and, despite looking a little silly,  i think this would feel great. For a mere 2800 yen you can get one …. and i just might [...]Po...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ neilduckett.com
Chilli Oil
Laos	One of my favourite food memories involves Chinese restaurants. When I was younger, a trip to London Chinatown was an event. The sight of roasted ducks, chickens and pork hanging in the restaurant windows and the aroma of spices and wok cooking were very inviting. A weekend visit to a Dim Sum restau...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laocook.com
World Peace Gong Presentation Ceremony
Laos	The Presentation Ceremony of the World Peace Gong to Lao PDR on November 22, 2008. World Peace Gong Presentation Ceremony to Lao PDR part 1 World Peace Gong Presentation Ceremony to Lao PDR part 2 World Peace Gong Presentation Ceremony to Lao PDR part 3 World Peace Gong Presentation Ceremony to...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Pirate Bay - get 22 million users to pay your legal fees!
Cambodia	Cambodia, like much of Asia, is a playground for pirates. Of the cyberspace kind, not the deep sea kind. Not only can you get pirated DVDs and software for less than USD2 each, Cambodia even has its own national pirated TV channel. When I first arrived in Phnom Penh in 2006, I was amazed at the TV c...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com
The New Light of Myanmar
Cambodia	If you are in Burma, take a look at the propaganda newspapers, The New Light of Myanmar: it is very informative. In the front page, you will invariably read an article about the religious or economic accomplishments of Senior General Than Schwe. In the international section, you will learn [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ carpediemilia.over-blog.com
Solid facts & sound reasoning more appealing
Malaysia	I think if we are deeply confident in our viewpoints and perspectives, we would not use harsh words and vulgar languages in public debates. Convincing arguments are built upon solid facts and sound reasoning.Sharing books with young friends with a hope ...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
How to write normally online?
Malaysia	My English teacher has instructed the class to write a journal each day of every week. At the end of each week, we are to hand over all seven neatly filed entries for her to read. This is not meant to be a diary, but whatever that comes to mind each ......more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
childhood memories - ding dang and tora
Malaysia	Once we decided to try out Otak-Otak Place for lunch. The food was not bad: the roti jala was quite nice, the otak-otak was delicious (though slightly expensive. Then again I’m used to prices in Muar). I’ve returned to the establishment(s) a couple of times after so that’s testamen...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ suanie.net
A Slice of Heaven Now in Petaling Jaya!!!
Malaysia	A Slice of Heaven brought to you by Just Heavenly have arrived in Petaling Jaya, Jaya One to be precise. The cake boutique was opened on 6th June, last Saturday. It's located in the same block as Cold Storage, just walk down further after Guardian and you'll find the lovely blue shop with pillows of...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com
First post on Gyongju
South Korea	I took lots of photos, but I'm off to Korean class right now. Just though I'd throw this photo from Namsan up here for your enjoyment....Squirrel drinking yogurt drink... this is why all the signs say take your trash off the mountain!...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
sprinkler i love you
South Korea	In Seoul's City Hall subway stop something set the sprinklers off.At another subway a drunk reached across my chest from behind in surprise - the 2nd time in as many days - and told me 'I love you', the 2nd time I've heard that in Korea....more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ mybleedingnose.blogspot.com
Two Dead in Southern Car Bomb
Thailand	Thai policemen inspect the site of a car bomb blast in Thailand's restive southern province of Narathiwat on June 7, 2009. Police said two persons were killed and 19 injured when 50 kilograms of explosive packed in a car were detonated through a mobile phone. More than 3,600 people have been kille...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
Khao Phanom Benja National Park in Krabi
Thailand	Original post blogged on Thai-Blogs.com....more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
Gaokao
China	I have the misfortune to live almost next door to a middle school. From very early in the morning till late at night the place erupts noise. Bells ring, the national anthem plays, announcements are made. Seven days a weekLeave CommentRelated Entries:No Direction HomeSky HoleAn Open Book - Slight Upd...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com
Soran Bushi @ Sheffield Japan Day 2009
Japan	Yes, it’s finally here! I’m sorry it took so long - thanks to whoever borrowed Elena’s camera to film this! There are credits in the video but I’d just like to say a huge thanks to everyone involved. So click the image above to watch our performance of Soran Bushi at Sheffie...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ japanisdoomed.com
insect interest
Japan	Insects are big in Japan. They're also big. Here, for example, is one I found outside my front door just the other day....An insect as large as a convenience store.They're also big business. Rather like people in some countries breed dogs or horses, in Japan they also breed beetles.Furthermore, exhi...more info>>> Discovered on 08/06/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ anenglishmaninosaka.blogspot.com