I best get my a$$ moving and start finishing this paper for one of my uni courses. The subjects a little heavy… the link between propaganda and democracy. If you're interested, go and read a bit of Noam Chomsky's stuff – he'll set you straight. Basically, I'm arguing that democracies, like authoritarian governments or dictatorships, … Continue reading One week to go
Year: 2006
Bowling with elephants
So what does this PICTURE have anything to do with bowling? Not much, really… except that these girls came out and starting busting a move. Maybe it’s some entertainment while we bowl, but once these girls came out, no one was really in the mood to bowl. For a second, I wasn’t sure if I … Continue reading Bowling with elephants
Your "trusted" news source.
So if you’ve been following the news lately, its a scary thought to think that another country has nuclear weapons… shouldn’t there be less countries with nukes? I mean, after the whole Cold War period and talk about reducing the stockpile of nukes, the US still is leading the way. Well, with recent live tests … Continue reading Your "trusted" news source.
I'm drowning 'ere!
So it's been raining in Bangkok, and pretty much all of Thailand for the past month. And, its getting worse. As I'm sitting here typing, it's pouring rain! Ok, the word "pouring" is an understatement… let's just say you're sitting comfortably at home infront of your computer reading your emails (or this blog) and, what's … Continue reading I'm drowning 'ere!
Bangkok's infamous reputation
So I had a chance to finally checkout Bangkok's redlight district(S)… yes there is more than one area. Ok, so I've passed through these areas before, its really not hard to miss because they are usually located in commercial/business areas or even near residential areas. I guess if you're going to these places, you want … Continue reading Bangkok's infamous reputation
Getting out to see the "new" Bangkok
So have you heard? Bangkok has a new international airport called Suvarnabhumi… actually the airport is not in Bangkok anymore – it's in the next province to the southeast called Samut Prakan. The airport is definitely much more modern than the old Don Mueang with high ceilings, a minimalist German industrial design, and lots … Continue reading Getting out to see the "new" Bangkok
Say goodbye…to Canada's international youth programs
Treasury Board Axes International Youth Programs Embassy, September 27th, 2006FEATUREBy Brian Adeba As the Conservative government tightens its purse strings this week by slashing $2 billion from federal programs initiated by the former Liberal government, organizations involved in administering an international internship program for youth are raising alarm bells about the possible negative effects of … Continue reading Say goodbye…to Canada's international youth programs
All is swell…
Nothing new to report on the coup… the military is still out and about guarding places here and there. Can't complain that this is the most peaceful coup I've been in, or the only one for that matter… hmm… being in Kosovo or Macedonia had a little more excitment than this. But I can't complain … Continue reading All is swell…
More on Thailand's "revolution"
For the past couple of days, the coup has been all over the news here in Thailand and on the web. They've even brought back CNN and BBC… most of the censorship, I suppose was to give the military time to organize and figure out what they wanted to do. Even as I write, I've … Continue reading More on Thailand's "revolution"
The Military's In-Charge
If you haven't seen the news, there was a military coup and the military has taken over the government and now controls the country. It sounds more dire than it actually is. I haven't seen much in terms of military presence or actions since I live out of the city center, but from what I've … Continue reading The Military's In-Charge