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ASIA News, Sep 17, 2011


PH No. 3 'shabu' manufacturer
Manila Bulletin
The same report named China, Myanmar, and the Philippines as the major amphetamine manufacturing countries in Asia. The largest number of methamphetamine laboratories was also reported in China followed by Malaysia and the Philippines. In recent years ...
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Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
World Socialist Web Site
The latest action follows lunch-hour demonstrations at the universities on September 3 and a week-long strike in April 2007 in which dozens of employees were suspended. Workers claim they have not had a pay rise since 2006. ...
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$10m cannabis syndicate busted
New Zealand Herald
The three-month covert inquiry by the Auckland organised crime squad uncovered what is alleged to be one of the largest commercial cannabis rings in recent years. Detectives say they found more than 370 plants hidden in secret rooms fitted with ...
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Stocks Struggle amid Lack of EU Decisive Action (AAPL, ADBE, AKS, ANR, BAC, C ...
TradersHuddle.com
In Asia, stocks saw strong gains following the rally in both European and US markets on news that central banks around the world, including Bank of Japan will provide Dollar liquidity measures to European banks in order solve their recent funding ...
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V V Nagalands tribal complexities
Business Standard
Political scientist and social anthropologist James C Scott has provided a tentative answer in hisrecent book, The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist history of Upland South East Asia. He says the vast jungle-clad massif like that of South-east ...
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Life in an unhealthy climate
Mail & Guardian Online
In Southeast Asia, innovators are coming up with concepts to tackle this problem. One inventor has developed a vest containing tubes of material that stay frozen solid until about 25°C -- when the temperature hits 30°C you stick it in the freezer again ...
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The Cable: The Obama administration's bad week on Taiwan
Foreign Policy (blog)
One of the experts she met with, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Randy Schriver, told The Cable that the criticism of Tsai was a bad breach of protocol. "I understand that the Obama administration assured Dr. Tsai this week at ...
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Couple Accused of Stealing Millions Intended for Preschoolers' Meals
New York Times
A spokesman for Mr. Liu said he believed at that time that that Red Apple should again receive city funds because it had cut ties with that official and because it remained the largest provider of prekindergarten services to the Asian community. ...
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New York Times
Auditions set for local theaters, arts and music groups: Sept. 16 and beyond
Plain Dealer (blog)
Come prepared with a recent heatshot and resume. Cast includes television personality Robin Swoboda, radio personality Vic Gideon and soap opera star Robyn Griggs. Details: go to clevelandiloveyoumovie.com. Clague Playhouse. 1371 Clague Road, Westlake. ...
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Plain Dealer (blog)
Deals of the Week: Riding in Cars with Pharma
The IN VIVO Blog (blog)
Although a Series B round is in the works, VBI will also pursue non-dilutive partner revenue, likely beginning with an Asian partner for the HCV program acquired with Epixis. Either event could occur before VBI's six-month supply of cash runs out, ...
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The IN VIVO Blog (blog)
SA's take on Climate Reality
ITWeb (blog)
The presentation explores the connection between climate change and the record number of extreme weather events in recent years, reiterates the scientific basis for global warming, and unpacks some of the denial campaigns backed by major polluters....
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ITWeb (blog)
UAAP Cheerdance Competition Preview: Take Your Pick
Inquirer.net
This year, Ateneo's recruits include members of TEAM PILIPINAS, which won the Southeast Asian Cheerleading Open in Singapore, so expect the development to continue.People are still talking about the'moonwalk' in last year's CDC. ...
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Inquirer.net
Missing from 9/11 anniversary coverage: crucial context and history
Nieman Watchdog (blog)
Coll, a former Washington Post managing editor who previously was a South Asiacorrespondent, is now president of the New America Foundation, a nonprofit public policy institute, and is a contributor to The New Yorker. Brzezinski, in the days following ...
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Nieman Watchdog (blog)
The best-value condo in the palm of one's hand
Philippine Star
Residents have plenty of room to breathe, various options to explore for rest and recreation, while providing a calm and soothing environment reminiscent of Asian resorts. “We get to use these amenities to host birthdays and other events, for ourselves ...
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Your Picks
SunHerald.com
The Farm Bus is a project of a group of recent graduates of the Mississippi School of Math and Science, who converted a school bus to a model for alternative, renewable energy using biodiesel and solar power. They hope to finish converting it into a ...
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SunHerald.com
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Seeking Alpha
A number of Asian assets may complicate any transaction; Yahoo has hired Allen & Co. Meanwhile, Google ads adding up quickly. Dominant search engine Google (GOOG) reports that display ad spending from its biggest advertisers more than doubled over the ...
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