The 10 Conditions of Love (Rabiya Kadeer) and other stories

The 10 Conditions of Love (Rabiya Kadeer)
Vietnam	Here is a documentary that I do not see making it’s way to Vietnam.  Need to find a way to get a copy back in the US. The 10 Conditions of Love looks at the life and struggle of Uyghur activist Rabiya Kadeer.  I first learned about Rabiya Kadeer when I was a graduate student at [...] Related...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 22:01:00 Discovered @ saigonnezumi.com
A High Voice
Vietnam	The other night I heard a high-pitched voice while sleeping. I mumbled to Dana, “why are you playing Bang Kieu’s songs in the wee hours?” About a minute later, the voice jumped an octave above Bang Kieu’s highest falsetto. I woke right the hell up and there was Cu Dao soaring...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 22:01:00 Discovered @ Visualgui.com
Lifetime of contingencies
Malaysia	I was chatting with a good friend earlier in the afternoon. She has been on a weight loss frenzy. Since Yuin Yin and gang are running a Lose Weight for Charity campaign, I told this friend to consider getting the products, which turned out to be Herbalife. But she mistakenly ......more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
Invisible dogs in NYC
South Korea	I just found these photos of a prank pulled in Brooklyn recently where about 2,000 people took invisible dogs out for a walk around the neighborhood. I found the photos on a friend of a friend's facebook, but I was able to find this one website about the event. The photos are priceless, I wish I cou...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 20:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
Miss Sweet Orange Beauty Pageant
Laos	Beauty Pageant in Laos, the search for Miss Sweet Orange or Nang Sao Thida Maak Kiang Waan. ...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 18:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Day Tours to Samut Prakan Province
Thailand	TOUR 1: The Erawan Museum, Ancient Siam, Crocodile Farm and finishing with a seaside meal at Bangsaen 2. Samut Prakan Province is home to the new international airport at Suvarnabhumi and is literally on the doorstep to Bangkok. It also has some amazing and impressive attractions. However, it doe...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 16:02:00 Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/
Scarcity and surplus.
Japan	Every year the garden is different. Some veggies grow better some years than others. It depends somewhat on timing, but more importantly on that enormous set of environmental factors that we call the weather.This year has seen some unusual weather in this area. July was the wettest July in over 50 y...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 16:02:00 Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com
1085th : Transporters
South Korea	It looks efficient but somewhat dangerous. :P ...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 14:01:00 Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com
Tropical Storm Ketsana Kills
Vietnam	A falling tree has killed a female teacher and injured two students in Da Lat City, Lam Dong province.Provinces and cities in the central region have successfully moved local people to safe areas on the night of September 28 due to tropical storm Ketsana, which recorded winds of category 9 and10.Tho...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 14:01:00 Discovered @ chao-vietnam.blogspot.com
Do you need to lose some weight?
Malaysia	At 3:24am this morning when I was on holiday in the wilderness of Kashmir with Lee Hom, Yuin Yin sent me an SMS. "Hey dear, I know it's late. Just one hour ago, Cynthia and her friend came out with this idea - loose weight for charity project - to help ......more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com
Moving and My New Apartment
South Korea	One Saturday morning about three weeks ago I got a knock at the front door. I told my boyfriend to ignore it like I usually do… they’re usually church people or someone trying to sell something… but he answered the door and to our surprise it was someone from the ??? (real estate agency). She said ...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 12:01:00 Discovered @ smileyjkl.blogspot.com
New GetHiroshima Place Reviews
Japan	Enjoint Bar Cover "The smallest club in Hiroshima" WC - Wed Jul 2009 It's tiny. It's really good. My favourite place in Hiroshima at the moment. The sound system is ridiculous for a place of it's size. Sounds great. If you are lucky you can find a party going on any day of the week. T...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com
PaNoy’s Fall Garden
Laos	Antonio Vivaldi – Four Seasons- Autumn- Allegro The last time I visited PaNoy’s garden was in late July and he is nice enough to send me an updated photos of his garden, thank you for sharing this with us. His mom and his little helper, don’t underestimate this little guy’...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com
Labour Start: where trade unionists start their day on the Net
Cambodia	Photo from The Hankyoreh showing a Korean woman holding a copy of a 1,000 Won note to campaign for an 1,000 Won (80 cents US) increase in the minimum wage in Seoul.I am one of 60,000 email subscribers of LabourStart.org because I support trade unions, also known as labour unions, in principle. (Ther...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 10:01:00 Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com
Cultural Activities to Stimulate Confidence in Thailand
Thailand	The Ministry of Culture has planned many cultural activities to promote Thai culture and stimulate confidence in Thailand among international tourists and investors. Culture Minister Teera Slukpetch said that Thailand, in the eyes of in the world community, is a land of peace and that Thai people...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ thaicultureblogs.com
Why Does Nothing EVER Work Properly in Thailand?
Thailand	I've just started a freelance writing career and, obviously, need the internet. For three days, the internet has been on again off again in my apartment and, this morning, off for FOUR hours. Impossible to make any kind of money with this problem. Seriously, if I can't get reliable internet,......more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 08:01:00 Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com
PLA women set to fly over Tiananmen Square
Malaysia	All the sixteen female pilots of PLA's jet fighters are reportedly ready to perform flyover above the Tiananmen Square in Beijing, where the Monument to the People's Heroes is situated. The Chinese Revolution is not only about political change and economic development but also social transformation,...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 04:01:00 Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
First Day Cover from Laos
Laos	First Day Cover from Laos for my birthday gift 2009. They will add nicely to my Lao Stamps Collection and mean a great deal to me since these are all that I have of FDC from Laos, next to additional one from a very special friend....more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ saodarly.com
Alexandra Bounxouei on the cover of Mahason
Laos	Alexandra Bounxouei was featured on Mahason Magazine, Issue 30 for June 2007. ...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 02:01:00 Discovered @ laovoices.com
Bangkok Climate Change Talks 2009
Thailand	Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks during the opening session of the Bangkok Climate Change Talks September 28, 2009. The Bangkok talks, part of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), run to October 9 and will aim to draft a long-term cooperative action to fight ag...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com
One Tent, Two Bikes, a Basket of Blackberries and Lots of Fun
Thailand	Our week has ended, the group has returned home to Yangon, and here I sit in the Denver airport. I’m bringing my parents to New Mexico for a few days, but we ended up on separate flights, and mine is delayed. They should be touching down in ABQ as I wait another three hours. So, then. [...]...more info>>> Discovered on 29/09/2009 00:01:00 Discovered @ ramblingspoon.com