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- I Remember Burma-Shave JinglesAll that was needed for entertainment while driving in the mid 1900's was Burma-Shave. Read about the ingenuity of one company that immediately increased sales by simply posting jingles on signs.
- Maggie Lemere and Zoe West Discuss "Nowhere to Be Home: Narratives from Survivors of Burma's Military Regime"On April 5, 2011, Maggie Lemere and Zee West, editors, discuss, "Nowhere to be Home: Narratives from Survivors of Burma's Military Regime", an eye-opening collection of oral histories exposing life under the military rule.
- Remembering Burma Shave Signslooking forward to the next Burma Shave sign as we traveled down the road sign
- History of Burmese Men's Soccer. The Untold Story of BurmaFive decades ago, from 1954 to 1973, the men's soccer side from Burma was one of the most successful teams in Asia, well ahead of Japan, South Korea and Iran.
- Aung San Suu Kyi: A Woman's Fight Against TyrannyThis article is an in-depth analysis of a Burmese woman and her struggle to free her country from a tyrannical government and is an attempt to educate the world on a woman who shares much in common with Gandhi.
Images for Democracy (Burma): A Semiological Analysis of Messages Within a Video ProjectIndependent efforts are still existent for those who refuse to simply forget about Aung San Suu Kyi. Damien Rice has created one of these efforts, through the song and video, "Unplayed Piano."
Andrew Koenig was More Than Just an Actor, Writer, Director and Burma ActivistThe world was in shock upon learning about the death of Andrew Koenig. My research shows not only was Koenig an actor but a writer, director and Burma activist. Read more here.- The Cuisine of Burma: A Delightful FusionBurmese cuisine has many influences, which yield tasty dishes!
- The Culture of BurmaThis paper looks at the culture of Burma. It includes information about its government, economy, technology, and socio-cultural information such as demographics, lifestyles, customs, values, and beliefs.
- Senator Jim Webb First High-Ranking Politician to Meet with Burmese LeadershipThis article is about the visit of Senator Jim webb to Burma and what he did there.
- It's Time for an International Arms Embargo Against the Burmese RegimeSoldiers entering villages and killing people on sight. Landmines blowing pregnant women to smithereens. There's no way this is really going on. The world would never tolerate this.
- Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Gets 18 More Months of House ArrestConvicted of violating the terms of her house arrest by allowing a foreigner to stay at her compound, Aung San Suu Kyi is sentenced to 18 months of house arrest. She has spent 14 of the past 20 years under confinement by the military junta.
- The 1277 Battle Between King Narathihapato of Burma and the Mongolian Kublai KhanIn 1277, a big battle was fought involving over 60,000 Burmese warriors and their war elephants against only 12,000 Mongol horsemen with their metal-tipped arrows and a clever plan. Who would win?
Burma Shave: Roadside AdvertisingOriginally not a shaving cream company, Burma-Shave is truly a legend of the highways.- A Short History of Mission of BurmaMission Of Burma took the idea of sheer noise and corralled it. They used the noise at key moments, thus heightening the impact.
- Things You Should Know Before Visiting BurmaI will share with you a few tips before you visit Burma, as it will save you from much trouble.
- Thinking Out Loud - Myanmar (fromerly Burma)Are the junta in Myanmar nuts?? They are leaving their people to die in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone. Or is there some deeper conspiracy going on here? Check it out. But remember, this is just one man's opinion.
- If We Want Burma’s Oil, First Thing to Do: Accept the Fact that Burmese Also Have God-Given BrainsThe First Lady is trying to push USA into another Vietnam tangle. It is high time she stopped her Myanmar rhetoric.
- Was January 4 Really Burma's Independence Day?Despite posters appearing around Yangon in recent weeks urging the Monks to stage a new round of pro-democracy protest on January 4 the holiday weekend came and went without notable incidence. The Junta government took every precaution to insure against such attempts .
Congress Passes Bill to Sanction the Leaders of BurmaThe House of Representatives, in a unanimous vote, which is a very rare occurrence, has passed The Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act (H.R. 3890).- Myanmar, Democratic Republic Becomes a Military DictatorshipGeneral Ne Win ended the free democratic rule of Burma in a 1962 coup and the people still suffer at the hands of the Junta.
- Buddhist Monks in BurmaAn overview of the history and role of Buddhist monks in Burma.
The Best Burmese Restaurant in San Francisco- Mandalay VS. Burma SuperstarMandalay offers more dishes that are at least as good as those prepared by Burma Star in a roomier, more pleasant atmosphere.- The Stilwell Campaigns in BurmaA short analysis of General Joseph Stillell and three major texts that describe his campaign in Indochina.
- The Struggle for Development in Southeast Asia: Burma, Cambodia, and East TimorBurma, Cambodia, and East Timor are the poorest countries in the world. This paper describes why these countries have come to be so poverty stricken.
The Greatest Band You've Never Heard: A DVD ReviewIf you love those "Behind the Music" documentaries, like I do, then you will love this DVD.
Burma: A Country at a CrossroadsA deep analysis of the strong political deomcratic movement against brutal military rule in Burma, now Myanmar. Aung San Suu Kyi, an influential figure is representative of the battle for Burma. It is a fiery political situation few have heard, til now
Best Political Films of David LeanDavid Lean is one of the most highly regarded British filmmakers in world cinema. A handful of his works really shine, often appearing in credible lists of the 'best films of all time.'- "Zarganar"The third ruler asked when his country would have enough water and electricity. This time, according to Christopher Rhoads of the Wall Street Journal, 10.18.07, it was God who broke into tears, saying "Not in My Life!"
Best Business Hotels in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar: World-Class Accommodation for Corporate TravelersYangon, formerly Rangoon and the once-capital of Burma, has excellent business hotels.- Winter Ties for Tall MenShopping for tall men is not always easy. Try finding extra long ties! Almost impossible. Men's Warehouse makes it easy with a very large selection of stylish ties for tall men.
- Trip Around BurmaA week's trip from Yangon to Mandalay. Really exciting!
The Health Benefits of Tiger BalmTiger Balm is a traditional remedy popular in Asia and used to treat everything from arthritis to colds and flu.- Film Review: VinyanReview of a little known horror film that is heavier on atmosphere and confusion than plot.
- Celebrating New Year's Day in BurmaHow New Year's Day, April 12, is celebrated in Burma each year.
- Vinyan: A Movie ReviewA review of French director Fabrice Du Welz's film "Vinyan."
- America Sleeps Tight While Aung San Suu Kyi Suffers a Slow Death in the Hands of DictatorsThis is about Aung San Suu Kyi, a civil rights activist from Myanmar who is under arrest for her non-violent quest for freedom and democracy in her country.
Corporate Charity to Burma and China Often Has Ulterior MotivesCorporations should be applauded for sharing their wealth in a time of need, but they should be more realistic with the public about why they're doing it.- Disaster Reliefthe releif efforts in china and Myanmar pose special problems because they are closed to the outside world
- Forget Burma Before Chinese Are Invited in to Establish a Naval Base ThereWe will soon see Chinese warships and submarines blocking our Pacific Command ships from entering the Indian Ocean, unless our greedy oil mafia stop dreaming about stealing Burmese oil. Will There Be No End to Tactical Blunders Committed by Our Harebrained "Think Tanks"?
