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All in a day's work
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 16/01/2012
» On his own or with a co-writer, James Patterson pens more crime thrillers than any two or three other authors combined. Nary has a year passed in which a couple or three of his latest books doesn't cross my desk. A number of homicide detectives and private eyes are his literary creations. The most popular is Alex Cross of the Metro Police Department (Washington, DC).
Ploy, the little powerhouse
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 16/01/2012
» Who says wall climbing is just a men's sport? Watchareewan "Ploy" Tomas, a 14-year-old girl from Thailand, has proven that this is not true by winning a silver medal in the discipline of bouldering _ a type of rock climbing wall _ at the 2011 SEA Games. Moreover, Ploy became the country's youngest athlete to win a medal at the Games.
Boosting language skills
Life, Kusuma Bekenn, Published on 16/01/2012
» Marion Dawson is no stranger to Bangkok nor to efforts helping Thai children achieve a better future. Her commitment began in 1988 when she became a shareholder and director of Post Publishing Public Co Ltd after the passing of her father, James Alexander Linen, and husband, Robert Joseph Dawson, who had themselves been directors and shareholders of the company.
Dancing for Dinagyang
Life, Published on 16/01/2012
» A performer during the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, Philippines.
The Seafood Bar
Life, Published on 17/01/2012
» The seafood specialist is offering a red meat menu to cater to uninitiated diners.
Select set of six artists
Life, Published on 17/01/2012
» Lotus Arts de Vivre presents "Six Great Master Painters", an exhibition which showcases a select collection of paintings by six artists _ Andre Cervera, Alessandro Kokocinski, Maya Kokocinski, Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni, Wensen Qi and Christian de Laubadere.
Flower show's daily miracle
Life, Published on 17/01/2012
» Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2011, the horticulture extravaganza in Chiang Mai currently dazzling visitors from around the globe, has added a light and sound presentation to its repertoire. It is a world-class 5D performance entitled "The Miracle of Greenitude" that is sure to make the event even more memorable.
Southeast Asian music concert
Life, Published on 17/01/2012
» Due to the success of previous shows, Mahidol University's College of Music continues with the third performance of the "Southeast Asian Music" concert series at its music auditorium on Jan 22 at 2pm.
Musicians for president?
Life, John Clewley, Published on 17/01/2012
» One of Africa's most well-known musicians, Youssou N'Dour, announced recently that he would run in Senegal's presidential elections next month. N'Dour was one of the first African musicians to ride the "world music" boom that started in the mid-1980s and his first international release, Immigres (Earthworks, UK), remains one of the standout albums of that period.
Two royal perspectives
Life, Published on 17/01/2012
» 'Fuen Pasa Dai Arharn, (Reviving the Language, Learning about Food), penned by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during her visit to the city of Tours in France to attend a course at Institut de Touraine in 2007, is my favourite book because, while it's like a text book from which readers can learn the French language, culture and way of life, it is also entertaining with beautiful pictures.