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89Racism In Thailand - The Ugly Side Of The Land Of Smiles
Thailand is often referred to as "The Land Of Smiles", as first time travelers are often captivated by the friendly smiles of the local Thais. Little known to tourists, more often than not there is something more behind the smile than just a welcoming gesture. A more sinister side to Thailand that is not advertised in the travel brochures
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84I Write My Story with Blood
During the decade of People’s War in Nepal (1996-2006) hundreds of people went missing. The Maoist and the His Majesty’s Government, both never acknowledged the detentions. This is a narrative poem based on atrocities committed by the Royal Nepalese Army against the civilians during the decade of armed insurgency in Nepal.
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81Swayambhunath, Mountaintop Buddhist temple in Kathmandu
The Swayambhunath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, is way up on a hill or rather a small mountain, and when the travel agent and I reached the top of the steps, guards in uniforms stood under a dark red archway...
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69The Nepalese Ex-Prime Minister and Freedom Fighter Girija Prasad Koirala dies
Nepal's past Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who had served for 5 years and was a part of many mass protests led that to the end of the king's authoritarian rule in the Himalayan nation, died Saturday....
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72Sel Roti Recipe
This is my first time writing a recipe so please do let me know how I can improve. This sel roti or circle bread literally, although it can take quite some time preparing, is worth it once you finish cooking. It can be eaten as a snack by itself, or...
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64Nepal's Karnali Zone
The Karnali zone is the largest and most isolated of Nepal’s fourteen zones; this administrative zone occupies about fifteen percent (about 5,000 square miles) of Nepal’s total area. The zone is northwest of the capital, Kathmandu. The town of...
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75The Town of Gyantse, Tibet
I had left Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, with my tour guide and driver. When we arrived in the village of Gyantse, I gazed at a fascinating fortress-monastery perched on a mountain. It looks impossible to...
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59Cashmere Baby Blanket: Where to Find the Best Price
Where can you find a cashmere baby blanket at a reasonable price? Look no further. We've found baby blankets to suit every pocket!
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58Low/No Sodium But Still Tasty?
My kids laugh at me because I save EVERYTHING, from bones to carrot tops and tips, left over veggies, everything. Because I like to make soup. And I like to make my own stock. And all those bits go into my pot and (usually) a reasonably tasty brew...
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74A Vacation Outside the Box: The Town of MUSTANG in Canadian County OKLAHOMA vs the Town of MUSTANG in NEPAL
Mustang Oklahoma and Mustang Nepal - a coincidence separated by mountains and oceans: but in Nepal it has nothing to do with horses or bikes.
