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Search2 youths killed after brawl with Burma soldiers03:37 PM, Sep 10, 2010and foreign media Friday not to misrepresent a recent deadly "drunken brawl" between soldiers and youths as a backlash against the military. Two young men were shot and killed Sept. 4 when soldiers opened fire on a group of youths during scuffles that followed a traffic accident, the New Light of Myanmar reported Friday. The clash occurred in the city of Bago, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Yangon. The newspaper said a lawsuit w... Pacquiao welcomes rebels back into the fold10:49 AM, Sep 10, 2010eam as he offered them livelihood assistance. He condemned the NPA for destroying the future of the youths who were enticed to join the rebel organization. ... Singapore prods locals to speak better English09:36 AM, Sep 08, 2010to remain relevant to the world," said Balakrishnan, who is the minister of community development, youth and sports. "English is a portal to knowledge." Singlish is a jumble of the nation's four official languages — English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil — and vocabulary from several Chinese dialects. It often consists of English words used to directly translate Chinese phrases. "It's what makes us Singaporeans," said Fadilah Moha... Howard Park ranked Australia's 4th most collected Riesling02:24 AM, Sep 01, 2010or slate, a dry finish and racy acids. The Riesling has a clarity and purity of expression in its youth coupled with exciting vibrancy and freshness. The vines providing fruit for this iconic Riesling are grown in some of the highest vineyards in the Great Southern. The wine is selected from only the best batches of “free-run” juice; these wines demonstrate great potential for slow ageing and the development of toasty complex... Drug problem in Philippine town reflects nationwide struggle08:17 AM, Aug 31, 2010raightforward: "We're poor. Doesn't shabu numb your hunger?" Allan is only one of the many youths falling victim to the dangerous allure of drugs in Aguilar. According to Buer resident Teresita Paragas, drug use especially among the youth has been a problem since time immemorial. "[Allan's] case is nothing new. There are many unreported drug cases not only here in the barangay, but for the entire town." In 20... Youth's Role in the Filipino Music Scene06:31 AM, Aug 31, 2010By Fylgia Lynne Bantilan More than two weeks ago, the President issued a directive ordering radio stations to play more OPM songs. On August 13, Pres. Noynoy Aquino instructed the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to remind radio stations of Executive Order No. 255. Originally implemented during his mother, former Pres. Cory Aquino’s ter... Youth's Role in the OPM Scene06:02 AM, Aug 31, 2010By Fylgia Lynne Bantilan More than two weeks ago, the President issued a directive ordering radio stations to play more OPM songs. On August 13, Pres. Noynoy Aquino instructed the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to remind radio stations of Executive Order No. 255. Originally implemented during his mother, former Pres. Cory Aquino’s term, thi... Kim Jong-il prepares to die10:03 PM, Aug 30, 2010can cause consternation on the part of Korean tour guides. So visiting the sights of his father's youth (including a visit to Jilin, a city in Manchuria were Kim Il-sung spent part of his teenage years) may be the best he can do as he prepares for his death.... Parent guide in Thailand aimed at curbing gambling04:37 PM, Aug 30, 2010l age and teens and will seek to inform them of the dangers of gambling, while trying to motivate youths with "inspiring stories from world-class football players," Thanakorn said. "We want them to see the game as a sport that is good for the body and mind, not just entertainment," he said, adding that the series will also include information for parents and encourage them to make it a family activity. "Watching football together can help... 'Character amnesia' in China and Japan02:46 PM, Aug 27, 2010rs now have an excuse to be a little less hard on themselves. Why? Apparently, Chinese and Japanese youth forget how to write characters too! The "Character amnesia" phenomenon is growing rapidly across China, the AFP reports. In Japan too, young people are forgetting how to write characters without the aid of computers and cell phones. This fairly recent development is causing both young and old people to fear for the future of their ancient lan... Dawn of a new romance in travel in Asia12:50 AM, Aug 27, 2010Bali.“In Bandung, Indonesia, there are 20 universities – imagine the opportunities for youth travel from that market.”As a marketer, Tan is proudest of the airline’s annual “one million free seats” promotion. Having run it for the last five to six years though, the customer is getting smarter at it. “It’s become a game to some now. They know it’s hard to get, and so if they get it, they feel ... You say tomato, I say incitement to violence06:40 PM, Aug 26, 2010left on a Facebook page. Adding to the barrage of criticism on a page called "I hate the Youth Olympic Games organising committee", Abdul Malik attacked Vivian Balakrishnan, the sports minister, for his handling of the event: "THIS IS THE TIME FOR US TO BURN VIVIEN [sic] Balakrishnan AND THE PAP!!!!!!" he wrote, referring to the ruling People's Action Party. "RALLY TOGETHER AND VOTE THEM OUT!!!" [Comment tak... Help Guide For Relief In Thatta02:11 AM, Aug 26, 2010week I joined a relief convoy to Thatta, As part of Future Leaders of Pakistan (FLP) ,a non-profit youth organization, relief drive for flood survivors. We were collaborating with Rotary Club Of Karachi. We covered Thatta, Sujjawal and Sharif Solangi providing relief to over 500 families. Here are a few pointers to help others who plan to visit Thatta for Relief work: (The help guide is based on my own experience only, I am not an expert and wou... China's teen-only internet cafe offers new approach to fighting web addiction03:00 PM, Aug 23, 2010her hand, adopting a totally different, 'better the devil you know' approach to the thorny issue of youth internet usage by introducing an exclusive internet cafes for teens. Further details below come from the Times of India: The cafe in Beijing promises a maximum online time of two hours so that teenagers' productive time is not wasted, the People's Daily reported. The internet cafe claims to be a "learning fairyland" and has s... Dutch reporter given bail after Australian arrest05:17 PM, Aug 22, 2010lee Holloway in Aruba. It was based on hidden-camera interviews with Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch youth last seen with Holloway before her disappearance on May 30, 2005. In a statement on his website, de Vries criticized the arrest in Australia as "the world turned upside down." "It is unbelievable that the Australian police ... arrested and jailed us instead of being pleased that we have tracked down a fugitive murder suspect," he said. De ... |
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