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Mixing verb forms
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2012
» It is unusual for speakers to use a single verb-form during a conversation, even a short one. Here is an example of mixing forms, thanks to students from the Rajamangala Institute of Technology in Khon Kaen.
Royal barge procession
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2012
» Thousands lined the Chao Phraya River yesterday to watch the dazzling royal barge procession, part of celebrations marking the King’s 85th birthday on Dec 5.
Beijing marathon bars Japanese amid island row: report
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» Organisers of the Beijing marathon have barred Japanese runners from taking part due to safety concerns after a fresh flare-up in a territorial dispute between Japan and China, a report said Saturday.
Major League side bids $25 mn for Korea's Ryu
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» Hanwha Eagles on Saturday announced they had accepted a bid worth more than $25 million from an unidentified Major League team for South Korea's top left-handed starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin.
Apple still perched high, but seems vulnerable
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» Apple, the world's biggest and perhaps most admired company, seems to have lost some of its luster.
Unbeaten Cleverly puts WBO title on line
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» Unbeaten Welsh fighter Nathan Cleverly aims to make his US ring debut a memorable one when he puts his World Boxing Organization light heavyweight title on the line Saturday against Shawn Hawk.
Hard choices in Afghanistan for re-elected Obama
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» As he celebrated re-election, US President Barack Obama spoke of his desire to "shape a peace" in his second term, but he faces huge challenges in Afghanistan, where he must end his country's longest war.
Toyota to invest $1.3 bn in Indonesia over 5 years
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» Japan's Toyota group said Saturday it will invest about 13 trillion rupiah ($1.3 billion) over the next five years in expanding its vehicle production in Indonesia.
'Wild Thing' Daly withdraws from Singapore Open
AFP, Published on 10/11/2012
» Colourful American John Daly has pulled out of the Barclays Singapore Open citing fatigue, officials said on Saturday, living up to his reputation for mid-tournament withdrawals.
Yingluck to meet Queen Elizabeth
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/11/2012
» Yingluck Shinawatra will be the first Thai government leader in decades to have an audience with the Queen of England when she makes an official visit to the UK next week.