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The shrinking movie release window and blockbusters
in Sox First, on November 28, 2009
The movie world is a fascinating industry to watch. It's developing and changing all the time, in unexpected ways. Cable and satellite television are now supplying more channels to more people across the world with more than half of all pay-television subscribers now live in the Asia-Pacific...
传 Twitter 将在日本试推付费账户
in Wangtam, on 2009-11-28
有消息称 ,Twitter 看来要从日本子公司开始尝试推行付费帐户,日本子公司一直与 Twitter 其他部门有些脱离,在很多方面成为公司的试验场。
目前有关此事的细节还不得而知,不过据日本当地的媒体报道, Twitter 将引入一个分级付费模式,瞄准对那些浏览特定付费帐户发布的 tweets 的用户收费。
Twitter 日本公司是在 2008 年 4 月成立,由 Twitter 投资者 Digital Garage 负责运营,并在主页上放置了展示广告。在本周早些时候举行的一次发布会上,Digital Garage 子公司 DG Mobile 的首席运营官 Ken...
Seen that? - Chinese Venture Capital Ushers in Thunder & Rainmakers
in China Venture News, on November 20, 2009
Chinese Venture Capital Ushers in Thunder & Rainmakers at China Venture News A dramatic transformation is sweeping across the Pacific. For two decades, Asia watchers have proclaimed the dawning of a Pacific Century that is waking up the West l...
Ubuntu 9.10 安装指导截图
in Wangtam, on 2009-11-09
• Ubuntu 9.10 安装指导截图
• NSFW: After Fort Hood, another example of how 'citizen journalists' can't handle the truth
• TechCrunch Japan TokyoCamp: 29 Asian Companies Show Their Wares
• 12 Booster Apps For Windows 7
• Sina App Engine
• Superbad Anti-Whaling Stealth Boat
• China Pledge...
More New Final Fantasy XIII English Screenshots (13P)
in Wangtam, on 2009-11-05
• More New Final Fantasy XIII English Screenshots (13P)
• Spring Design Files Lawsuit against Barnes & Noble: Nook Violates Alex Intellectual Property
• Best Buy Prepares for the Post-DVD Era
• Opera Mobile 10 Beta For Nokia And Other Symbian/S60 Smartphones Released
• Dragon Age: Origi...
Buffett bets big on US recovery
in Sox First, on November 4, 2009
Warren Buffett has taken a giant wager on the US economy recovering with Berkshire Hathaway announcing it's buying the rest of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, America's second biggest railroad, that he doesn't already own. As the New York Times says, the Sage of Omaha is betting that a...
Virtual Goods Becoming Real Money
in Web 2.0, on October 31, 2009
The Virtual Goods Summit 2009 wrapped up on Friday. The short story is simple: virtual goods are becoming big money. Virtual goods in games and social apps have taken off and revenues are expected to hit $1 billion in 2009. The summit focused on "the emerging market opportunity for virtual goods a...
Seen that? - Intel Capital Makes Swift Investments Post-Alibaba Deal
in China Venture News, on October 24, 2009
Intel Capital Makes Swift Investments Post-Alibaba Deal at China Venture News Intel Corporation's $200 million China Technology Fund has wasted little time making an undisclosed investment in three companies. Although industry analysts speculate that the i...
Sun Microsystems to Cut 3,000 Jobs
in Java Entrepreneur, on October 22, 2009
© Silveira Neto Sun Microsystems has announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs in the coming year.
"The job losses -- about 10 percent of the global workforce -- are the latest in a series of cuts by the struggling company, which reached the $7.4 billion deal with Oracle in April," write...
Seen that? - The Orchard Expands to Video
in Digital Music - The Future, on October 19, 2009
The Orchard Expands to Video at Digital Music - The Future The Orchard is one of the largest distributors of independent music. Founded in 1997, the company counts over 700,000 songs in its catalog and sells through 125 digital music stores and 20...
Heroes Season 4 : Ep. 4 - Hysterical Blindness
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-15
• Heroes Season 4 : Ep. 4 - Hysterical Blindness
• Disney's Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores
• 360 手机卫士
• Google Building Maker
• MySpace 美国独立用户访问量 4 个月减少 20%
• 江民杀毒软件发布新品 KV2010
• Introducing Google Building Maker
• Pepsi apologises for 'sexist' iPhone app
• Dell o...
World Cup qualifiers - the last night
in The Soccer Weblog, on October 14, 2009
For the home teams at least, its pretty much decided. With one match left to play tonight in each European group only the fate of England come next summer is secure. They sit six points of clear of current play-off place-holders Ukraine, who could be dispossessed by third place Croatia (a team who...
Seen that? - Ridge Crossing in the Dunes
in Under My Helmet, on October 11, 2009
Ridge Crossing in the Dunes at Under My Helmet Hat tip to duneguide.com for the video Below is a video from the spring of 2005 at Sand Mountain showing the benefits of crossing over a ridge properly at the dunes. Note in the video at what angle th...
Seen that? - A CERTIFICATE THAT MATTERS?
in Java Entrepreneur, on October 11, 2009
A CERTIFICATE THAT MATTERS? at Java Entrepreneur One thing I've always had a problem with is figuring out who really has their stuff together as far as skills go. When I interview someone the fact that they have a Sun Certification in Java mea...
Thailand Joins the Renewable Energy Push
in IfEnergy, on October 11, 2009
© Swami Stream
Renewable Energy World reported last week that Thailand hosted the first Renewable Energy World Asia. At the REW Asia opening session, Dr Twarath Sutabutr of the Department for Alternate Energy and Efficiency presented some of the details of Thailand’s Renewable Energy ...
Plan to destroy the dollar
in Sox First, on October 7, 2009
Last week, I did a blog entry looking at how the US dollar was set to lose its reserve currency status. There is no doubt the US dollar is struggling as investors buy into gold pushing up its price to as more than $1018. And now there are signs the dollar could go even lower with The Indep...
Seen that? - Saif Partners Picks China TV Home-Shopping Network as the Next Big IPO
in China Venture News, on October 6, 2009
Saif Partners Picks China TV Home-Shopping Network as the Next Big IPO at China Venture News Daniel Yang, a partner of SAIF Partners, the most active venture capital firm in China in 2004, displays only confidence about the investment climate in t...
US dollar to lose status
in Sox First, on September 28, 2009
The greenback is in serious trouble with warnings that the US dollar will continue to slip following the G20 summit. It's not just the weakness of the US economy that's hurting the dollar. It's the signs of recovery in other parts of the world and the dollar is now being used to b...
Games Convention Asia 09 集锦 (20P)
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-25
TGS 今天就要开幕了,不过九月份在亚洲不止这么一个电玩的盛会,在新加坡也举行了 Games Convention Asia 展会,参观者络绎不绝,也创下了历年的参会者人数之最。
Living Cheap in Shanghai
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 11, 2009
Shanghai is trying hard to sell itself as the luxury capital of Asia, but it's still possible to see Shanghai on the cheap, according the USA Today .
Accommodation is a good example of the savings available. How much would you expect to pay to sleep in Shanghai? How low do you want to go? The ...
Microsoft Security Patches September 2009
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-10
• Microsoft Security Patches September 2009
• Stop! 5 Reasons to Wait on Buying That Laptop
• Official Final Fantasy XIII Site Updated - New Screenshots
• PlayStation 3 - High-Resolution Image Enlargement Technology : DigInfo
• Pre-order Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) at Play-Asia.com
• 50 Clev...
Warnings about Japan
in Sox First, on September 8, 2009
Interesting times now in Japan. Japan's new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has announced a big break with the past. He says Japan would aim to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by 25% from 1990 levels by 2020. This is enormous news. The world's second largest economy is finally moving...
微软 Windows Phone 将于 10 月上市
in Wangtam, on 2009-09-02
官方 Blog 消息 ,使用最新版本 Windows Mobile 操作系统的手机将于下个月上市。
一段时间以来,微软一直都在大张旗鼓地宣传其 Windows Mobile 6.5 操作系统,而今天终于宣布支持该系统的第一批手机将于 10 月 6 日开始在零售商店发售。虽然微软坚持将使用 Windows Mobile 6.5 系统的手机称为"Windows Phone",但实际上该公司一直无视许多人的要求,到目前为止还没有自产任何手机。
微软表示,在美国本土市场上,Windows Mobile 6.5 将在 10 月 6 日正式登陆 HP、HTC、LG、三星和东...
Asia's New Luxury Travel Destination: Thailand
in Wandalust, on August 28, 2009
© markehr
Nope, it isn't Japan or Korea. It is Thailand as Asia's new luxury travel destination .
That's according to Luxury Travel Company with the launch of its Thai website: www.LuxuryThailandTravel.com .
"We believe that the addition of Thailand to our current luxur...
地震造成中国互联网国际出口故障
in Wangtam, on 2009-08-19
• 地震造成中国互联网国际出口故障
• Top 10 Facebook Songs on YouTube
• Small labs Inc. siteFlow: turn websites into slides
• SEARCH SHOWDOWN: Microsoft's Plan to Win the Search War
• How to Make Google Reader a Bookmarking and Sharing Powerhouse
• TomTom for iPhone Appears in New Zealand App Store [U...
Education and growth: Quality, not quantity
in Wangtam, on 2009-08-16
• Education and growth: Quality, not quantity
• Netscape Founder Backs New Browser
• Qik for iPhone 3GS - now live and free from the App Store!
• Add Google Sandbox Search Engine To Web Browsers
• Uorale - File Transfer
• Submit, Save, View & Bookmark Links | Makemylink
• Aisle 140 ...
John Brana Barbary Coast Collection
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 14, 2009
Bead and Gemstone Jewelry
John S. Brana's collections of distinctive handcrafted designer jewelry include beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces designed to set the wearer apart from the crowd. John creates all of his jewelry in his San Francisco studio and works in sterling silver, fine silver ,...
Google 出价 1.065 亿美元收购 On2
in Wangtam, on 2009-08-06
Google 表示 将斥资 1.065 亿美元收购数字视频压缩技术提供商 On2 Technologies。
根据协议规定,每股 On2 股票将转换为价值 0.60 美元的 Google 普通股。交易规模大约在1 .065 亿美元。整个交易预计将在今年第四季度完成。
Google 拥有广受欢迎的视频共享网站 YouTube。而 On2 是一家数字视频压缩技术提供商,在网络视频日益盛行的今天,数字视频压缩技术已成为一个重要法宝。
Google 产品管理副总裁 Sundar Pichai 在声明中表示,"现在视频已经是 Web 体验的一个重要组成部分,我们相信高品质的视频压...
600 Group is dropping investment in China sourcing
in Supplychainer, on July 31, 2009
Machine tool manufacturer 600 Group has pulled back from outsourcing production to China because of the poor levels of quality and consequent warranty claims, Global Supply Chain Council reported.
Quality problems have led 600 Group to drop its stategy of sourcing from China Releasing de...
DHL continues to expand in China
in Supplychainer, on July 30, 2009
DHL Supply Chain, the logistics unit of Deutsche Post, plans to add 10 transportation hubs in China by year end to meet growing demand for domestic shipping.
"Our customers are growing in China, which is one of the fastest-growing markets for DHL," said Victor Mok, executive vice ...
最终幻想7 神之子 FF7 克劳德 Cloud 所持大刀 First Tsurugi
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-29
• 最终幻想7 神之子 FF7 克劳德 Cloud 所持大刀 First Tsurugi
• Amazon Acquisitions and Investments
• Amazon Faces a Fight Over Its E-Books
• Verizon二季度净利下跌21% 面临激烈竞争
Happy 4th Birthday, Mashable!
• Official Final Fantasy XIII Site Updated: 新角色 Hope Estheim
• Scout Labs Now Features A Real-Time Focus Gr...
Pacific islands' climate change litigation threat
in Sox First, on July 27, 2009
An alarming Oxfam Australia report shows very clearly that Pacific islands like Tuvalu and Kiribati will probably need one strategy to stop climate change: complete evacuation. "Rising sea levels, heavier floods, more frequent and severe storms, extensive drought, contamination of drinki...
Kidney Selling and Kidney Brokers Do Exist!
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 26, 2009
© aturkus
A scar like this one in the photo is like a trophy in one place in the Philippines ( translation necessary, text is mainly in Filipino ). Mostly men - mainly due to poverty - are forced to sell one of their kidneys for a price (80,000 to 200,000 PHP or approximately 1600 to 4000 US$)...
Seabright SB6309 mit Zigarettenanzünder
in Das Handy-Weblog, on 22.07.09
Wetten, dass dieses handy niemals nach Deutschland kommt! Denn angesichts des flächendeckenden Rauchverbots macht ein Mobiltelefon mit eingebautem Zigarettenanzünder nur wenig Sinn. Doch in China scheint das Seabright SB6309 durchaus eine Chance zu haben, weswegen der Hersteller anstelle de...
Afghanistan: Hippie Trail Reopens? Not Quite...
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 21, 2009
MSNBC reported recently that Afghanistan is reopening its doors to tourists.
While parts of Afghanistan may be unstable military zones, much of the country is secure and (relatively) safe. The story features Afghanistan's central Bamiyan valley. MSNBC acknowledges the obstacles, but the tour...
Summer Suggestions
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 17, 2009
TravelPost recently published a list of suggestions for summmer travel in Asia - and since I've been to most of them myself, I can say with some authority that they are pretty good suggestions.
Singapore is first on their list, and with good reason. The huge number of things to do there, the ...
Two New Google Trends Features
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-15
• Two New Google Trends Features
• New Tab Page
• QQ 邮箱国内首推"关闭邮箱"功能
• Twitter Nabs a Legal Eagle from Google
• How To Save Files In Different Formats
• Microsoft Has Turned The Corner
• What You Pay For
• Wine and Plastic Cups: Not a Perfect Pairing
• Favstar.fm
• Micros...
The $30 Fare War
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 14, 2009
You may soon be able to get there for just $30 ...
USA Today ran a report on the deep cut in fares coming up at Southwest Airlines. Southwest (LUV) is offering one-way fares of $30 on routes up to 400 miles, $60 on flights up to 750 miles and $90 on longer routes. The prices, which don't inclu...
On Swine Flu, Travel and Homeschooling
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 5, 2009
© shibuya246 Note: I am currently based in Asia.
A few days before we were set to fly to Thailand for a week's holiday, I was so close to canceling the trip. Not only was Thailand included in the list of countries with community spread of swine flu, it was also my son's last week of ...
USB 3.0 Is Coming Soon to Make Your PC Even More Obsolete
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 3, 2009
The USB 3.0 standard has been in development for some time now, but it finally looks like we might be seeing that blazing speed in our computers and peripherals sooner than later. In fact, Nikkei Electronics Asia is reporting that USB enabled devices will be making their way out of Taiwan as ea...
DHL makes exansion in China
in Supplychainer, on July 1, 2009
Some months ago I published a post about DHL operations in the U.S. which had some problems because of the economic downturn. Apparently such problems still don't exist in China becuase the company is even expanding there:
According to WallStreet Journal , DHL Supply Chain, the logist...
July 8: China Cleantech Business Forum
in China Venture News, on June 30, 2009
© star5112
2Point6Billion (a blog that looks at economic issues in China and India) has a write up online on the upcoming China Cleantech Business Forum.
The July 8th forum will be Asia's first cleantech business conference.
Cleantech is a growing industry focus for venture capital and...
HTC Hero Android Smartphone Officially Launched
in The Smart PDA, on June 25, 2009
HTC has officially launched a new Android Smartphone known as the HTC Hero . It is the most exciting Android device launched thus far and will come with a customized UI known as the HTC Sense. According to HTC, the HTC Sense UI will be based on three basic principles: Make it Mine, Stay Close a...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Da Lat, Vietnam
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 24, 2009
Da Lat is the honeymoon capital of Vietnam. It is a romantic French Provincial town snuggled into the cool hills of Southeast Asia.
Detailed day-by-day weather records are not available for Da Lat, but the temperature in the city is consistent throughout the summer months: lows drop into the upp...
iPod Touch 2代升级OS 3.0新系统完美破解/越狱(附图文教程)
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-22
• iPod Touch 2代升级OS 3.0新系统完美破解/越狱(附图文教程)
• Embrace Your Femininity
• Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC2 for Windows
• Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC2 for Linux
• Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC2 for MacOS
• Sony should beware - Activision chief is not simply playing games
• That Was Quick: Veodia Acquires Screen C...
NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009
With another hot summer on the way, proper hydration is on the top of everyone's mind. However, here is a unique twist on the classic summer water story:
An estimated 75% of Americans suffer from mild, chronic dehydration. But that number is nothing compared to the 20% of the world's p...
50 Beautiful Flash Websites
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-10
• 50 Beautiful Flash Websites
• Blogs Falling in an Empty Forest
• Internet Privacy Study
• Jolicloud
• CodeRun - Online Development Platform
• Free Everest Ultimate Edition 4.6 License
• 50 Fresh Useful Icon Sets For Your Next Design
• Unconfirmed Reports of Massive T-Mobile Breach
...
T-Mobile To Release Second Android Phone While Samsung Targets Photogs
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on June 5, 2009
T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, is hoping to increase its rank by launch its second smartphone to run Google's Android operating system in a few weeks.
While details aren't overly specific just yet, the new smartphone is slotted to run Google's codenamed "Cupcake&q...
LG GD910 Wristwatch Phone available in July
in The Smart PDA, on June 5, 2009
LG introduced a wristwatch phone known as the GD910 at the CES and MWC this year. Well here's some good news for GD910 fans as the wristwatch phone will start selling in July this year. The GD910 will be available in the European region exclusively on Orange Network. It will also be availabl...
Fujitsu expands to Australian ERP market
in Supplychainer, on June 1, 2009
Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions announced that it has expanded its SAP and Oracle portfolio through the acquisition of the Australia and South East Asia operations of Supply Chain Consulting Pty Ltd, a market leader of SAP and Orac...
In Search of a Cool Summer: Baguio, Philippines
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 29, 2009
Asia is hot in the summer. At least most of it is. But there are a few spots where the summer traveler can enjoy moderate, perhaps even cool, weather. Chief among those locations is Baguio City, Philippines.
Baguio is referred to affectionately as the summer capital of the Philippines. The title...
Nokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet coming soon?
in The Smart PDA, on May 27, 2009
There are rumors floating around that Nokia is soon going to launch its next generation internet tablet known as the Rover or N900 in the market. From the leaked images, it looks quite similar to the Nokia N97 but runs the new Maemo 5 OS instead of Symbian OS, has a sliding QWERTY keyboard inste...
Downturn easing without recovery
in Sox First, on May 12, 2009
On one hand, we have billionaire financier George Soros saying that all the stimulus packages are starting work and that the financial crisis is easing. He predicts that Asia will be the first to emerge out of the crisis, and that China will overtake the United States as the world's growth...
A Look at Japanese Saké
in Celebrate Wine, on May 10, 2009
Having spent a sizable chunk of time in Asia, I'm familiar with saké . It's often called rice wine, even though it isn't technically a wine in any real sense. Vinography recently took a look at a particular saké and drew the conclusion that the process of making it resembles the b...
60 余款免费搬上 iPhone 的经典桌面游戏
in Wangtam, on 2009-05-01
【国际象棋】
• Chess Club Free
• Chess O
• Chess Quest Lite
• Chess With Friends
• Free Samurai Chess
• Glaurung Chess
• iChess (Free)
【跳棋类】
• AdCheckers LITE
• Checkers Free
• Checkers Free!
• Checkers Lite
• Checkers Online Lite
• Simple Checkers
• Teeny Checkers Free
...
Swine Flu
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 1, 2009
© hmerinomx With more and more people being suspected of having contracted the swine flu that has already killed 68 as of writing in Mexico City , the levels of anxiety and yes, fear, is steadily increasing, not only in the United States, but well throughout the world . It is much too reminis...
LG KX500- LG Cookie with CDMA
in The Smart PDA, on April 29, 2009
LG is soon going to release a new CDMA touch screen handset known as the LG KX500 in the Asia Pacific region. It will be similar to the LG Cookie but optimized with 3G connectivity. Launched in October 2008, the Cookie has been a big hit as LG has managed to sell more than 2 million handsets ...
Chimento Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 24, 2009
Gold and Diamond Jewelry
Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Etruscans, in what is present-day Tuscany, created the most beautiful gold metalwork of the ancient world. Today, Italy remains the leader in the transformation of precious metals into masterpieces of design and craftsmanship. It was i...
PC Maker Acer Launches its Cellular Line
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on April 22, 2009
Computer giant Acer launched a complete line of smartphones for the Asia-Pacific region. The Taiwan-based company, best known for its PCs and laptops has finalized its ambitions to gain a share of the lucrative smartphone market.
With its five new models, the company professes lofty ambi...
Urlaub: Alternativen zu Thailand
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 17.04.09
© Peter Macdonald Photo
Just gestern hatte ich hier im Reise-Weblog über die erneuten Unruhen in Bangkok berichtet. Und auch, wenn seitens der meisten Reiseveranstalter Entwarnungen gegeben wurden, entscheiden sich zahlreiche Urlauber für Alternativen in der Region. Und die existieren, wie ...
HTC Snap headed for T-Mobile
in The Smart PDA, on April 16, 2009
HTC Snap, the Blackberry look-a-like QWERTY Windows Mobile Smartphone is coming to T-Mobile soon. It is designed like a Blackberry, which might mean that it is coming to compete directly with RIM's line up of Blackberry devices.
Here are the details:
Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900,
...
The New Ho Chi Minh Trail
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 25, 2009
Courtesy: golfasian.com
Ho Chi Minh is a name that many Vietnam War veterans will never forget.
Nor will the nation of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh was instrumental in founding and then leading the Democratic Republic of Vietnam which emerged, not surprisingly, from widespread bloodshed as Ho'...
US dollar under fire
in Sox First, on March 24, 2009
Economist and forecaster Harry S Dent has predicted that over the next twenty years, the US dollar will lose its power as the world's reserve currency . He reckons the the premier currency in Asia will have a leading reserve function to sit along side the US dollar and Euro by 2030. With...
Things to Do in Pattaya, Thailand
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 20, 2009
Thailand is one of Asia's most popular vacation destinations, and the beach resort town of Pattaya offers a lot to do.
AquaTerraSky recently published a list of ten things to do in Pattaya. The city has a crocodile farm, a zoo, a tropical garden, some historical replicas of ancient Thai villa...
Millionaires and fake prosperity
in Sox First, on March 12, 2009
Shed a tear for the rich. In some of the most cringe-making reporting I've seen yet, we have the news that number of millionaires in the United States has fallen by more than a quarter because of the financial crisis. There are 2.5 million fewer of them and the rich are crying poor. The t...
Whither the call center?
in The CIO Weblog, on March 9, 2009
There's no question that the economic crisis creates an environment with the potential, or even likelihood, of great upheaval for the outsourcing market. You can find all perspectives on just what that upheaval might look like; Satyam's troubles play out one scenario, the image of slightly...
Global recession on its way
in Sox First, on March 9, 2009
Looks like the United States is going to drag the rest of the world into a global recession with the World Bank warning that the global economy is going to shrink for the first time since World War Two and trade set to record its largest decline in 80 years. And as expected, developing countri...
Don't count on China
in Sox First, on March 5, 2009
Stocks around the world have risen in the hope that China will build on its efforts to restore growth. That's in response to Chinese premier Wen Jiabao pledging that China will hit its 8% growth target. But let's just get real here. China is not going to get us out of this mess ...
Myanmar to Take Back Rohingya Refugees - Conditionally
in Global Mobility Report, on February 28, 2009
Several news sources have been following the Rohingya refugee problem in Southeast Asia. Now ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) looks to have found a partial solution to the problem - but one that will only work if Rohingya refugees are willing to deny their own identity.
Myanma...
Turkmenistan Opening Its Doors
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 25, 2009
I've thought about going to Central Asia someday. I have friends who've been to Northwest China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and even Afghanistan. Now I see from Gading that Turkmenistan is opening up to tourism.
The death in 2006 of Stalin-styled dictator Saparmurat Niyazov has loosened the ...







