Plato [c.427-347 BC] considered music to be an integral part of human life. The relevance and importance of the great Greek philosopher has not diminished but has increased in our age. Man invented various form of musical instruments in response to the artistry of music that reflected the abstract feelings of romanticism besides casting a […]
Thai New PM Promises To Revive Economy, Reconciliation
Thailand’s new Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday he would unveil a "grand plan" for reconciliation and the revival of the economy after months of political turmoil. The Oxford-educated 44-year-old made the comments in his first public speech as premier after receiving an official royal decree of appointment from widely revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej. […]
KNOW OSAMS BIN LADEN – A MYSTERY
KNOW OSAMA-BIN-LADEN, A MYSTERIOUS PERSONALITY Born in 1957 from Syrian mother, Osama Bin Laden was the seventh son among fifty brothers and sisters His father Mohammed Awad bin Laden came to the kingdom from Hadramout (South Yemen) sometime around 1930. The father started his life as a very poor laborer (porter in Jeddah port), […]
My Kid Could Paint That, and so could I
Last week I watched a 2007 documentary titled <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0912592/">My Kid Could Paint That</a>. It chronicles the rise and fall of four year old painter <a href="http://www.marlaolmstead.com/home.html">Marla Olmstead</a>. Watching the film was an academic exercise for me. However, it was also enjoyable. I took notes on a number of things as I watched. The most […]
Myanmar: Survivors of Cyclone Nargis
– by Mong Palatino A week has passed since Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar. The situation on the ground continues to deteriorate: food rationing is inadequate, medical supplies are running out and hundreds of thousands are still without shelter. Burma Cyclone provides general updates of the situation in Myanmar.Bangkok Parlour fears there will be more casualties due to cholera and other diseases: […]
RP’s Educated Elite Mismanaged the Country for Generations
Today’s political leaders and government officials of the Philippines are part of the generational structure of the elite families who controlled almost all the resources of the nation in which their power and clout encompasses the business sector, agricultural and commercial lands, the mining sector, utilities, media and other services that connects the […]
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