Monthly Archives: August 2008

Honesty

August 22, 2008 – 3:38 pm

When I came to Asia, Americans always asked if I was afraid of theft. “No.” My answer was derived from the fact that I usually lose cameras, telephones, and wallets before a thief can steal them and the Thai people have demonstrate their honest streak by my recovering the mislaid items at restaurants, hotels, and […]

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Men against the Sea

August 22, 2008 – 3:30 pm

King Canute reputedly attempted to halt the tide. Upon his failure the English king said, “Let all men know how empty and worthless is the power of kings, for there is none worthy of the name, but He whom heaven, earth, and sea obey by eternal laws.” 499 Buddhist, Christian, Islamic and Hindu priests and […]

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Homeward Bound

August 22, 2008 – 3:24 pm

Gary Glitter wore out his welcome in Cambodia. Vietnam incarcerated the glam-rock star for abuse of children. He was deported after serving most of a 3-year sentence. Arriving in Bangkok Mr. Glitter balked about boarding a plane to the UK and arranging a flight to Hong Kong, which stated they didn’t want himn either. Nowhere […]

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Sexy 1961

August 22, 2008 – 3:20 pm

Sophie Loren 1961

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Where forth art thou, brother

August 22, 2008 – 8:08 am

Barack Obama has been getting beat up by the Old Dude John McCain and the young senator’s campaign has been slow to go street with the GOP candidate. These squares don’t know how to fight, but Vanity fair found someone in the slums of Nairobi who can take Barack’s back. George Obama. The 26 year-old […]

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