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More on media training
Vietnam	I was asked by Laura Oliver to do a Q&A for journalism.co.uk as part of their "Meet the media trainers" series. However, as I recently moved to Kigali, and I can't realistically train for them from here, the Q&A got shelved. Alors, here is the Q&A, but I am still available for training worldwide - w...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 22:01:00 Discovered @ noodlepie.typepad.com
Next focus in Teoh Beng Hock's death inquiry
Malaysia	The country and the world are certainly observing how the credential and credibility of Dr. Porntip Rojanasunan are going to be challenged.Dr. Porntip's assessment of Beng Hock's death...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
Made in ...
South Korea	While teaching passive voice in one of my classes this week we did an activity from the student book that has students ask and respond to questions about where their belongings are from/ were made. Students are typically quick to check their pencils, highlighters, pencil cases, and notebooks; with ...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com
Driving to Ban Dannavieng
Laos	A drive to Ban Dannavieng in Champassak Province. ...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2009
Thailand	Devotees to Sapam Chinese Shrine in Phuket, Thailand work themselves into a trance Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, prior to a nighttime street procession at the Vegetarian Festival. The annual festival traces its origin back to the early 1800's when Chinese tin miners and others who had been stricken wit...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 16:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
Boat Parade on Gulf of Thailand
Thailand	One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is undoubtedly Luang Phor Pan Worshipping Festival in Bang Bo District of Samut Prakan. I went last year for the first time and had no idea what to expect. There were so many surprises that I had a really great day. I went again this morning fearing that i...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 16:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
Dr. Porntip's assessment of Beng Hock's death
Malaysia	The country and world have not yet heard any 'public outcry' calling on the authorities to declare Dr. Porntip Rojanasunan persona non grata or for her assessments on the cause(s) of Teoh Beng Hock' s death to be classified under the Official Secrets Act (OSA). Dr. Porntip's report may be challenged...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
Connection the basis for successful relationships
Malaysia	My friend has something to say about an important ingredient for love relationships to thrive. For me, I do sincerely think 'connection' should be the basis of a relationship. Connection in terms of similar wavelengths in respect of beliefs, interests, mutual respect and compatibility. A person ...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
original bootcamp malaysia: s03e08
Malaysia	Earlier this month we received an e-mail from Original BootCamp Malaysia (or was it on FB group? Can’t remember) saying that there will be new toys to play with. A few of us asked the instructors for some hints of what the new toys would be. Of course they only grinned and refused to tell [......more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ suanie.net
An Interview!
South Korea	This morning I had an interview for a job starting in March. Though I'm applying to SMOE (Seoul Public Schools) I realize that nowadays SMOE is getting super competitive, so I started looking for other jobs out there in case SMOE didn't pan out for some reason. While looking through Dave's ESL Cafe,...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
New Reviews, New Places on the HP
Japan	Maria Kera "ROCKADELIC" jo - Mon Sep 2009 this place is amazing the staff are kind and happy Mac "gross!" garrett - Sat Oct 2009 i went there once, i saw roaches crawling between the boards on the wall, and a nest of eggs. disgusting. i will never go back. "Chill" ...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com
Be Careful if You Asked for a Child From a Sacred Place
Laos	I hope that the introduction post of May the Force be With You will give you a little insight that Animistic beliefs are still widely practiced in Laos.  As for our neighboring country Thailand, they also share this belief because Buddhism in Thailand is also closely tied to animist beliefs and beli...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com
25th SEA Games News for October 21, 2009
Laos	Stadium cleans up its act Laos has a new state of the art National Stadium complex. Now that construction is complete and the finishing touches are being added, efforts to keep the facilities and surrounding environment neat and tidy have increased in importance. National Stadium Director Khamman K...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Picture of the Week: Diverse Xinjiang Music
China	Can you spot which CD doesn’t belong? So the title of this picture is a bit misleading, I admit. Xinjiang music is very diverse and incredibly fascinating, however my knowledge and understanding of it is still quite limited. Even so, while traveling to a desert oasis in Xinjiang a couple months ...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ farwestchina.com
Andrew Hicks Is A Bastard! - Official.
Thailand	My two modest books about Thailand have fared quite well at the hands of reviewers in the media but I do have some ‘issues’ about book reviews in general. Often, I think, they’re pretentious, ridiculous and corrupt.Some time ago, I wrote a blog about the overblown extracts from media reviews printe...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ thaigirl2004.blogspot.com
10 Years And Counting…
Malaysia	Last Friday WY and I celebrated out tenth wedding anniversary. 10 years in the old church, we got married by Reynold, amidst friends and family. This was my present to her. It isn’t something to last another 10 years, but it was something she really needed. Its a Nokia C510, nice or not? She...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 04:01:00 Discovered @ simontalks.com
Pacific Northwest Rock ... on both sides of the Pacific *
South Korea	Before moving to Korea in 2007 I lived in the Pacific Northwest -- Washington State in particular. While the state may be best-known for its apple and timber industries, the 1960s music scene is also worth noting. The I-5 corrider between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR saw a plethora of bands emerge...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 04:01:00 Discovered @ samedi.livejournal.com
??? Yongmunsa
South Korea	After visiting Halmoni's house we went over to ??? Yongmunsa (does this mean dragon gate temple? I'm just guessing here...) which was about half an hour from Yangsuri. There was a beautiful nature path to hike up to the temple, where we saw some of the fantastic fall foliage.We finally got up to the...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 04:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
Make You Feel My Love
Laos	What is currently playing on Sky Radio Love Song station. Make You Feel My Love – Adele When the rain Is blowing in your face And the whole world Is on your case I could offer you A warm embrace To make you feel my love When the evening shadows And the stars appear And there is no one there T...more info>>> Discovered on 22/10/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ saodarly.com