Monthly Archives: December 2006

Casino Royale and my friend AJ

December 28, 2006 – 11:50 pm

Contrary to all expectations, the new James Bond film CASINO ROYALE has outpaced its predecessors at the box office.   No more smug and suave Bond. This 007 is a killer and his only humorous quip comes while getting a sadistic beating. He plays poker instead of baccarat or roulette and incredibly falls in love only [...]

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Boxing day 2007 Pattaya

December 28, 2006 – 1:51 am

Photographic proof I don’t win all my fights. I think not even 50% of them. For a related article click on this URL http://www.mangozeen.com/revenge-thai-style.htm” target=”_blank”>Text Display

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Thailand goes for the bronze in lao.

December 26, 2006 – 5:28 am

In the Bangkok Post Dec. 21 2006 edition Singha Corporation sponsored a full page ad extolling the achievement of Thai spirit drinkers being 5th in the world, while bemoaning that beer drinking per capita resides at 85th in beer comparison. Germany understandably leads the pack 7 liters per person with Denmark and Luxembourg battling for [...]

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James Brown Godfather of Soul RIP

December 25, 2006 – 11:58 pm

Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud. James Brown sang those words to the entire nation.

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Happy Holidays versus Merry Christmas in Pattaya

December 25, 2006 – 11:57 pm

My Christmas lights were nailed to the roof on Pearl Harbor Day. I bought a blue plastic Xmas tree two days later and explained to my 3 year-old daughter that the Christian holiday was lifted from the pagan celebration of the winter solstice. Angie only speaks Thai and said, “Fi suay.” Yes, the lights are beautiful [...]

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