New Layout
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South Korea |
It's been a while since I changed the layout of the site and made a new banner. Let me know what you think. If you like the old one better, I can always go back. I really like my new banner though. It's a photo I took in Gyeongju last May. What do you think of the color scheme. I'm still thinking ab...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 20:01:00
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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Kookies Thai Recipes – Som Tam, somtam, Som Tum made easy!
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Laos |
For those that want to try Som Tum (Spicy Papaya Salad), or Lao people call it Tum Mak Houng, here is a simple recipe that you can try.
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Discovered on 03/10/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Typhoon Ketsana hits Laos
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Laos |
Typhoon Ketsana storm plowed through Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos killing almost 100 people in Vietnam and at least 14 people in Cambodia. According to latest report by the Red Cross in Laos, 16 people have been killed and at least 100 others are missing.
How to help Ketsana victims in Laos:
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Discovered on 03/10/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Douk
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Cambodia |
Douk the handicapped bookseller (he has no arms and needs to sell his books with a basket around his neck) saw me taking photos and asked that I take one of him. You can read more about Douk if you are interested.He looks so lost in this second photo...
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Discovered on 03/10/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com |
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Buffalo Racing Festival in Chonburi 2009
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Thailand |
Thai buffalo racers compete in an annual water buffalo race in Chonburi Province, 110 kilometers (68 miles) south of Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. The annual race was held as a celebration among rice farmers before the rice harvest. (Richard Barrow/ThaiPhotoBlogs.com)
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Discovered on 03/10/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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The Lotus Throwing Festvial in Bang Phli
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Thailand |
One of my favourite festivals in Thailand is the Rap Bua Festival in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. I usually go every year now. In English, the festival translates as "Lotus Receiving Festival". However, it has another name in Thai which I think describes it more accurately. This is "Yon Bua Festival" ...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/ |
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Mutterings of Discontent - Update 1
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China |
Tomorrow (2nd October) sees the start of the two day, 1st Liuzhou Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup to be held on the river between the No 1 (Liujiang) Bridge and Wenhui Bridge. It will be followed by the F1 Powerboat Grand Prix, being held here for theLeave CommentRelated Entries:Puff the Magic Dragon...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com |
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Anasenimasu Shrine
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Japan |
Anasenimasu Shrine, or Anashiniimasu in its alternate reading, is one of the oldest shrines in Yamato, and yet little is known for sure about it,... most references to it include lots of "maybe"'s.It's located up the valley a little behind the Sumo Shrine, just off the Yamanobenomichi, and seems to ...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Roc Raida
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East Timor |
I just found out Roc Raida, former DMC champion, died last month. Roc Raida was a legend and easily one of the most influential scratch DJs in the world.
This is from 1996:
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Discovered on 03/10/2009 16:01:00
Discovered @ whatismatt.com |
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1089th : Colors of Hair
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South Korea |
What color do you like?
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Discovered on 03/10/2009 14:01:00
Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com |
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Duong Quoc Hung – Chot Nho
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Vietnam |
Nowadays many young singers cover classic ballads, yet hardly any of them could give new life to the old songs. They either sound mad lazy or extremely uninspired. So far, Duong Quoc Hung is the exception. On his debut Chot Nho, Duong Quoc Hung actually sounds passionate as he breathes fresh air int...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 14:01:00
Discovered @ Visualgui.com |
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Is there something written across my forehead that says "I speak Korean"?
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South Korea |
Recently I've been having the strangest conversations with random Koreans I come across. I can't figure out if I'm giving off some body language that conveys the fact that I'm studying Korean, or maybe it's just that I understand things and respond when most people would just shrug their shoulders a...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com |
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96th birthday anniversary of the Supreme Patriarch
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Thailand |
Many activities will be held both in Bangkok and the provinces to celebrate the 8th cycle or the 96th birthday anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch, from late September to the end of October 2009.
The Supreme Patriarch will turn 96 on October 3. For Thai peo...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 08:01:00
Discovered @ thaicultureblogs.com |
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The Prince's Rainforests Project
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Thailand |
There's a really cool video showing on cable TV from The Prince's Rainforests Project. It's the latest project from Prince Charles and is about the project he's set up to help save the world's rain forests. If you too want to sign your name to a petition from The Prince's......more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 08:01:00
Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com |
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Happy Chuseok and a Guide to Charye
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South Korea |
Fatman hopes you’re all enjoying a wonderful ?? (chuseok), and chowing down on all sorts of delights. As part of the festivities, we (recycle and re)offer this guide to the most important part of the holiday: ?? (charye), or the ritual offerings of food and drink to the ancestors. Most imp...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 04:01:00
Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com |
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Keigo Reunited with His Father
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Thailand |
Keigo Zato, a nine-year-boy living in Thailand all his life, and his Japanese father were tearfully reunited at the Suvarnabhumi Airport Friday afternoon. The Japanese father, Katsumi, arrived on the Japan Airlines Flight JO/JL 717 at 3:05 pm. Keigo walked to his father and hugged and kisse...more info>>>
Discovered on 03/10/2009 00:01:00
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