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Viqueque and other storiesAsian blog entries written on 2 March 2009
Viqueque
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East Timor |
I have just returned from a trip to Viqueque and Baucau. It was a fun trip, similar to my outing to Ainaro a few months ago. What was interesting this time was the government presence at what was essentially a traditional Timorese ceremony organized to symbolize the bringing about of peace in Viqueq...more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ whatismatt.com |
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McHotDog Classic
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Japan |
Friday morning dawns the beginning of a new menu item at the Golden Arches, the McHotDog Classic and I for one will turn a blind eye to my new low cholesterol diet and see whether this bad boy tastes as good as it looks.
I can assure you now it won’t but it’s still something i [...]Post...more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ neilduckett.com |
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Weekend Working Music
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Laos |
It’s time for spring cleaning of my sites once again starting with Laocuisine.la. It’s like I have nothing to do better than to spending the weekend doing laundry and working on websites. So, what kind of music I am cranking up and disturbing the neighbors while sipping my morning cappuc...more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ saodarly.com |
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More Snow
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Laos |
When I got up this morning, a very nice surprised, more snow…I love snow.
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Discovered on 02/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Fruit Carvings and Chocolate Sculptures
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Laos |
It is amazing that when in the right hands, a humble piece of fruit or vegetable can be transformed in to a piece of art.
Daikon and Carrots.
Melons (before).
Melons (after).
Daikon, Carrot and Melon on the table.
At the restaurant we don’t garnish our dishes with fruit carvings unlike oth...more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laocook.com |
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Justice tardive et sélective au Cambodge
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Cambodia |
Par Raoul-Marc Jennar, in Le Monde Diplomatique, Archives octobre 2006
Quand, en décembre 1978, après trois années d'attaques des Khmers rouges contre son territoire, le Vietnam envahit le Kampuchéa démocratique - nom donné par les Khmers rouges au Cambodge [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ carpediemilia.over-blog.com |
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Happy ??? Day!
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South Korea |
Happy Samgyeopsal Day, ya’ll!
What better day to eat 3-layer pork than on the third day of the third month? According to the Joongang Daily, most major retailers like Lottemart, E-mart, and Homeplus are having discount sales, department stores like Lotte will have tastings, and the Korean Sw...more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com |
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The King's Photo
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Thailand |
The King of Thailand - visible from miles away on these beautiful building photos Same building taken from Mo Chit sky train, but the King is no longer there - hopefully just taken down to be replaced by new photos?I've lived in the same area for almost six years and,......more info>>>
Discovered on 02/03/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com |
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