Proof of Insurance and Pension needed to renew visas and other stories

Proof of Insurance and Pension needed to renew visas
Japan	As many of the regulations for foreigners living in Japan are becoming more strict and a bit tiresome, one more new regulation is the enforcement of all foreigners living in Japan longer than 1 year to join the national insurance and pension system. There have been some misleading reports on ELT new...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com
Shibuya Street Dancer
Japan	I had cause to visit Shibuya one last time the day before i left Japan. I ran into this fella, dancing to the tune of “It’s Raining Men” and drawing quite a crowd just near the Hachiko exit. His moves were OK, his enthusiasm was spot on, my only suggestion would be a less revealli...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ neilduckett.com
MahaNakhon Bangkok’s Tallest Building
Laos	When I saw these images, I scratched my head a couple of times, not sure what to think of this new building, and certainly don’t expect to see this in Bangkok, Thailand, see for yourself. MahaNakhon is a new 77-story high-rise complex, the construction will begin in Fall 2009. It’s a re...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com
A new bald bird discovered in Laos
Laos	Another new species found in Laos Bald-Faced Bird discovered The remote areas of Laos continue to amaze the world’s scientists with new discoveries and reinforces the importance of this region as a biodiversity hotspot. This time scientists have discovered a new species of bald songbird in mai...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Human touch still very important in RICT age
Malaysia	Although we can now obtain all sorts of information in the cyberspace without meeting and talking to real people at all, it is, in my personal opinion, still important to keep ourselves engaged in real -life human relations for the minds to stay socially normal in the age of revolution in informatio...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
How should I help?
Malaysia	After an appointment with the Neurosurgeon, Pei Lee and her father visited this afternoon and shared their concerns with me. Pei Lee lost a lot of weight. The tumor in her left check has grown and distorted her face further. Her upper body lurch further forward. As Pei Lee walks, her ......more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
suan bytes
Malaysia	You know, instead of sound bytes… Arguably not one of my most creative moments but that just about describes my current state of mind. 1. Sick, flu, sick That’s me. As my sister suggested, my antibodies are inadequate to protect me from Malaysia’s shitty and unpredictable weather,...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ suanie.net
Review: Restoran Mei Gai Hup
Malaysia	**Non-Halal**I've wanted to come to Mei Gai Hup forever, yes, forever but each time we come by, they're packed to the brim!!! I was told to be here before 7pm and yes we did at 6.30pm and yet still packed! Earlier this year they opened up another shoplot a stone throw away but it still doesn't help ...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com
The English Language Torture Chamber
South Korea	This month I have been given a special summer class in my first block of teaching (I'm an afternoon teacher again, praise the lord.. or whatever deity you wish... no more preschool for me). The class is called TESOL prep and I have four children in the class. Two 4th graders and two 2nd graders (ele...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
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South Korea	...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ mybleedingnose.blogspot.com
1029th : Road of Red
South Korea	Do you like this color more than black? :) ...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com
Fast Food Market In Vietnam Heats Up
Vietnam	Domestic fast food businesses are struggling to gain market share from their foreign counterparts, which have come to dominate this high-potential market.Foreign franchises like KFC and the Republic of Korea's Lotteria so far dominate this market. KFC expects to open 12 additional restaurants this y...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 06:01:00 Discovered @ chao-vietnam.blogspot.com
Unlimited Phone Calls to the US and Canada.
Philippines	For a long time the options for phone calls the US or Canada anywhere in the world was using a landline. These calls were expensive. Then with the internet we were able to call computer to computer using instant messaging with a voice application. Eventually there came Skype, Yahoo Phone and Vonage....more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ americanindavao.com
Fatal Plane Crash on Samui
Thailand	A Bangkok Airways plane is seen after it skidded off the runway while attempting to land during heavy rains on Samui island, Surat Thani province in southern Thailand Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. The domestic airliner crashed into an old air traffic control tower after landing Tuesday, killing the pilot...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
More Old Photos of Bangkok
Thailand	In this old picture from Bangkok, King Rama V is posing with members of the royal family in a motorcar around the start of the 20th Century. This is a motorcar parade in Bangkok in 1908 which shows the growing popularity of cars in Thailand. Many new roads were built in this period despite that...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
Uptown Top Ranking
China	In a totally pointless exercise in pointing out the obvious (and selling magazines), some donkeys have held a survey among 3,376 of China's 1.4 billion citizens, and announced that Chinese prostitutes are more trustworthy than Chinese politicians.Leave CommentRelated Entries:Japan Bombs LiuzhouFunny...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ liuzhou.blog-city.com
Urumqi: A Week After the Riots
China	The road stretching from the south gate all the way to the Urumqi International Bazaar, a predominantly Uyghur neighborhood, was blocked by scores of armed military guards, tire spikes, and police tape. This road, usually overcrowded by vehicle and pedestrian traffic, was now lifeless and the Bazaa...more info>>> Discovered on 05/08/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ farwestchina.com