Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/outspoken-anti-muslim-monk-pledges-promote-peace-myanmar-20130331I often hear opposition between Muslems and Christians. But,nowadays, Buddhists in Myanmar has had oppositio…

On March 29, the association held the first meeting to discuss how to operate conventional lines, which run parallel with Hokuriku Shinkansen and will be separated from JR West after extension of Hokuriku Shinkansen(High Speed Rail) to Tsu…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/thailand-infrastructure-loan-bill-passes-first-reading-20130329I often hear that Thailand financially gives high priority to constructing railways. In most East Asian or Sou…

When I went to a company in Kobe in order to have an interview of applicants, I was told to wait at a room. In a room, one student was sitting on a seat. I: What kind of research are you doing? He: I'm a member of application chemistry sch…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/japans-mitsubishi-reports-battery-overheat-problems-20130327 In the incident happened in Boeing787, GS YUASA caused battery problems. But, as far as I know, no cause of the acc…

I know he is so earnest that he can devote himself to tasks he has nothing to do with for the sake of himself. Today, an instrument was out of order. And, the professor asked him to help the professor repair the instrument. He willingly un…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/myanmar-communal-unrest-spreads-dozens-homes-mosque-torched-20130324 Myanmar is famous for Theravada, which is one of Buddhist branches. So, the criminals are thought to be …

Citation: http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/rail-at-heart-of-us68bn-investment-programme.htmlI think electrification of each rail line will be needed before doubling of conventional lines. For example, North Main Line of …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/technology/story/japan-offer-bullet-train-technology-taiwan-report-20130323I wonder why JR Central was chosen as a supporter of Taiwan High Speed Rail, despite the fact that bullet trains…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/n-korea-angrily-rejects-un-human-rights-resolution-20130322As is often the case with North Korea, the country protests strongly against UN or allies of United States. So, what …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/hong-kong-light-pollution-one-worlds-worst-20130320 Some buildings in Hong Kong island seen from Kowloon peninsula intentionally illuminates for travellers. Brightness of those…

Citation: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/20/taliban-victim-malala-yousafzai-schoolI doubt females' right for studying is equal to promoting western thinking. I guess Taliban members are not familiar with world's history. At least…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/money/story/bbc-sell-lonely-planet-loss-s151m-20130319According to the article, Lonely Planet is published in 9 languages, while it is published in 15 languages, according to Wikipedia in…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/mcdonalds-gives-away-more-100000-free-egg-mcmuffins-islandwide-2013031 Giving away Big Mac was also taken place in Japan. But, the detail is hard for staffs in McDonald's.…

In my part-time job, at least 3 members are scheduled to quit the job on February or March in this year. Everybody in my firm knows the fact. But, during the farewell party, I heard a strange thing. One of the members said "I couldn't find…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/un-says-us-drones-violate-pakistans-sovereignty-20130316It may be allowed on assumption that US is the world's police. But, even if so, police can attack residents frequently …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/smrt-run-shuttle-train-service-between-paya-lebar-and-mountbatten-marc When the circle line is completed, how does SMRT call directions of the trains on the circle line? I…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/cambodian-appeals-court-frees-prominent-dissident-20130314 Compared with Pol Pot era, freedom of political speech seem to be ensured now. When I was went on a trip to Cambod…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/money/story/cathay-pacific-says-2012-net-profit-slumps-833-high-fuel-prices-20130313 Competition will be a stronger factor of Cathay's difficulty. For example, after debut of Peach Aviati…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/earthquake-shakes-buildings-california-20130312 The countries along 'Ring of fire' have to be worried about earthquake. But, I guess the frequency of earthquake along west coa…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/technology/story/ea-apologises-simcity-launch-woes-20130311More than 4 years has passed since I had played SimCity. So, I didn't know EA sold online edition. I remember that it was so dif…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/the-big-story/sabah-standoff/story/sabah-crisis-malaysia-pulls-out-philippine-boxing-meet-20130310 Sabah is famous for Sabah State Railway among railway fans. The railway company operates a steam locom…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/money/story/us-jobless-rate-falls-77-236000-jobs-added-february-20130308My English teacher have said that United States once experienced abrupt increase of jobless people. This was caused…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/vietnamese-test-taboo-debating-communist-monopoly-20130308Vietnam is similar to Mainland China in terms of the fact that both countries are governed by Communist(Left winger…

In front of Yamato-Yagi station in Nara, Japan, there was a department store called "Yamato". But, it suspended operation to renovate its building. I saw the renewed building today. What I realized first was that parking lot was newly esta…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/technology/story/us-scientists-report-big-jump-heat-trapping-co2-20130306 In addition to rapid increase of CO2 emission in China, more and more thermal power stations' running accelerates…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/india-vows-change-weapons-import-procedures-20130304"corruption scandal involving Italian helicopters" means the incident that an Intalian exective paid bribes to get a contact…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/jetstar-add-six-weekly-services-between-singapore-perth-april-1-201303 When we consider that rivalling Malaysia Airlines are suffering from competition with Air Asia, ANA …

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Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/incumbent-democrat-retains-bangkok-governors-seat-20130303 A few month ago, I remember that the president of BTS was arrested for constructing new BTS lines without getting …