Posted on April 28, 2008 by George Deftereos
The Olympic Flame made its way through Seoul on Sunday. On my way to the English club I saw some people dressed in Beijing 2008 T-shirts. Apparently they were Chinese students with a small number having been flown to Seoul from China for the event (as counter-protesters I guess). Not much really happened in Gangnam [...]
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Posted on April 17, 2008 by George Deftereos
This is a link to an opinion piece on the Pravda website. Quite an interesting read as it is not the usual drivel you would expect from an opinion section.
At all times, it is important not to rely on just one source of information.
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Posted on April 12, 2008 by George Deftereos
Read an interesting article on the recent Tibet protests. Tibetans razed Han Chinese and Muslim business in Lhasa. making bonfires of goods from yak sides to toys (with child looters helping themselves to the latter).
Why would the holdings of private citizens and not symbols of the oppressors, like government buildings or CCP monuments be attacked? [...]
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Posted on November 29, 2007 by George Deftereos
This is going to be a little bit of a whinge. SO if you think I might offend you particular sensibilities then just head along to The Brick Testament to rather interesting interpretations of Bible stories. I especially like the 200 foreskins saga.
I had my first blind date today. After over a year living/working [...]
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