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Ketsana leaves more than 300 dead across SE Asia
MANILA, Philippines – One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses under mudslides after submerging much of the Philippine capital. The death toll Wednesday climbed to 331 and was still rising. "We're used to storms that sweep away one or two houses.A Little Taste Of Asia
I recently came back from Taiwan and found some fab clothes! Unfortunately more there trends would be "too foreign" to bring back but I did manage to pick up a few things from there to incorporate into my daily outfits.
I figured...
China Holds Firm on Major Issues in Obama’s Visit
President Obama toured the historic Forbidden City in Beijing on Tuesday during a break from meetings with Chinese leaders.
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BEIJING — In six hours of meetings, at two dinners and during a stilted 30-minute news conference in which President Hu Jintao did not allow questions, President Obama was confronted, on his first visit, with a fast-rising China more willing to say no to the United States.
On topics like Iran (Mr.
Leonids meteor shower expected Tuesday morning
Leonid meteors over Mount Fuji in time-lapse photo taken November 19, 2001, by Itsuo Inouye/AP
This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak early Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia.
"We're predicting 20 to 30 meteors per hour over the Americas and as many as 200 to 300 per hour over Asia," said Bill Cooke, of NASA's meteoroid environment office. "Our forecast is in good accord with ...
Knee Slapper or Head Scratcher?
China warns Obama about Dalai Lama, citing Lincoln on slavery Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:30am EST [-] Text [+] Wednesday, 4 Nov 2009 07:49am EST BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese government spokesman said Barack Obama should be especially sympathetic to China's opposition to the Dalai Lama and Tibetan independence, as a black president who lauded Abraham Lincoln for helping abolish slavery. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang made the comments at a news conference on Thursday, four days before Obama arrives in China for a summit that will cover the two big powers' vast and sometimes tense economic, diplomatic and security ties. Obama did not meet Tibet's exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, when he was in Washington in early October.Rave Reviews for new CHINA Photo Book!!!
As Thomas Carter's new photobook CHINA: Portrait of a People makes its debut as the most comprehensive book of photography on modern China ever published by a single author, literati and the press are unable to hold back their acclaim. Following are excerpts from the praise CHINA: Portrait of a People continues to receive from readers and media reviewers: "Unless you want to undertake your own two-year trek through some of the mainland's most difficult terrain to take your own shots, this is a study well worth having on your bookshelf." - South China Morning Post"CHINA: Portrait of a People is not just an idyllic souvenir for Sinophiles, but a timeless piece of literature that...can be passed down through the dynasties as one of the most honest and educational illustrated books on contemporary China ever published." - New Asia Books (read the entire China Portrait review here) "The pictures are evocative, although not works of art. Instead, the systematicclassification of images is almost anthropological." - China Review (read the entire China Portrait review here)"The collection of 800 photos paints a beautiful, comprehensive portrait of China and its people in a way that words never could." - the Beijinger (read the entire China Portrait review here) "China: Portrait of a People is a snapshot of an entire country in a time of great change; a truthful and touching portrayal of the Chinese people in all their variety, charm and earthiness.Barrick shuts hedge book as world gold supply runs out
Barrick shuts hedge book as world gold supply runs out Global gold production is in terminal decline despite record prices and Herculean efforts by mining companies to discover fresh sources of ore in remote spots, according to the world's top producer Barrick Gold. By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, International Business Editor Published: 7:20PM GMT 11 Nov 2009 Comments 11 | Comment on this article Pouring gold bullion - Barrick shuts hedge book as world gold supply runs out Liquid gold: Gold is poured from the induction kiln Photo: JULIAN SIMMONDS Aaron Regent, president of the Canadian gold giant, said that global output has been falling by roughly 1m ounces a year since the start of the decade. Total mine supply has dropped by 10pc as ore quality erodes, implying that the roaring bull market of the last eight years may have further to run.My lovely childhood.
I don't how many of you remember but I did rambled on about my childhood in one of my recent posts. I, however, do remember Leopardcc asking me to blog about it more. That was last Friday.
W Australia sea level rising fast
New figures have revealed that sea levels along the coast of Western Australia are rising at a rate double that of the world average. Statistics from Australia's National Tidal Centre show levels have increased by 8.6mm a year off the coast of the state capital Perth. That compares to a global average of just over 3mm.Best of the week: Looking back 2: Malaysia
Here is another look at my November/December 2007 trip to Asia. This time we look at Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia! Other stuff We went to see the "Golden Compass" movie that we've been looking forward to seeing for months, after having read the books the movie is based on, by Philip Pullman, some time ago.
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