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Why America’s Myanmar Policy Matters to YouSecretary of State Hillary Clinton became the first high ranking U.S. official to visit Myanmar in five decades. The stakes for this visit and Myanmar’s reaction are more important than many realize.- Billy's Myanmar Fiasco Isn't Such a Major Deal After All on 'The Young and the Restless'If Billy was framed for the Myanmar issue, why has 'The Young and the Restless' made the event out to be so much more?
What You Need to Know About Living and Working in Yangon, MyanmarThere are things specific to each culture that no one thinks to tell you as you step off the plane into a new country. Before you travel to Myanmar, whether to work teaching English or with a NGO or perhaps just for vacation, read this first.- "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!"
Burmese DaysThe former land of Burma is shrouded in history, mystery and controversy. Due to its oppressive government, it is one of the least-visited Southeast Asian countries '" a shame, as it has much to offer in beauty, history, people, and culture.- 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits MyanmarA natural disaster in Myanmar has effects on Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
- Myanmar Earthquake of 2011 Hits Near China and ThailandLess than three years after a massive cyclone ravaged the country, Myanmar was hit by two intense earthquakes on Thursday. The first earthquake reached a 6.8 magnitude. The second shortly thereafter measured approximately a 4.8
- Myanmar is Left Shaking After 6.8 EarthquakeWith all of the recent coverage of the 9.0 earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, we are far too familiar with the damage and death that accompanies a disaster of this magnitude.
- Myanmar Hit by a Powerful 6.8 Magnitude EarthquakeOn Thursday night the Northeastern part of Myanmar was hit by a very powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was felt in Bangkok
- Myanmar Junta's Widespread Repression and Abuses Documented for First TimeThough survivors have reported abuse by Myanmar's junta, there has been no systematic report of repression in Myanmar. Physicians for Human Rights has published a report showing widespread crimes against humanity against the Chin people of Myanmar.
Best Budget Hotels in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar: Seeing Burma? You'll Love These Cheap HotelsCheap budget hotels are everywhere in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar, but these three are the best- Aung San Suu Kyi Stills Holds Firmly to Ideal of Human RightsAung San Suu Kyi is released from detention and continues her fight for human rights and democracy in Myanmar.
- Suu Kyi is Released in MyanmarSuu Kyi has been released in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. She had spent the last 7 1/2 years under house arrest.
- News of Myanmar Elections Brings Worldwide SkepticismNews of elections to be held in Myanmar meet skepticism around the world.
Myanmar Announces it Will Hold First Election in 20 YearsHistory is in the making in the nation of Myanmar. Located on the mainland of Southeast Asia, northeast of China, east of Laos and Thailand, the region has been the focus of internal unrest for decades.- Myanmar Announces First Election in 20 YearsDespite the call for a "free and fair" election for Myanmar, many signs still point to the opposite.
Can Myanmar's First Election in 20 Years Be Fair?It has been 20 years since Myanmar held elections. Formerly known as Burma, the nation, living under military junta rule, will get to vote. The junta has already assured a third of parliamentary seats go to military. How can this be fair?- Cyclone Nargis' Devastating Impact on MyanmarCyclone Nargis was a severely devastating cyclone for multiple reasons. The cyclone's impact on Myanmar was substantial. Myanmar should learn from this cyclone to prepare for future disasters.
Bagan, Myanmar: A Travel GuideThe article provides up-to-date travel and pricing information on Bagan, Myanmar and observations made by the author, an anthropologist, on his week-long trip to the city known as Tassadessa, or the Parched Land.
Only One Sahaja Yoga Club in MyanmarThis article describes how Sahaja yoga arrives to Myanmar.- The National League for Democracy in MyanmarThis paper is a brief description of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar. Discusses the background behind the forming of it, the governments attacks on the people of Myanmar, and the international efforts to bring Democracy to Myanmar.
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Myanmar ConflictIn 2008 Myanmar's politics exploded onto the international scene. Now it seems as if it is over unless you look closely.- The New York Times and MyanmarIn a recent article on Myanmar, The New York Times' Mark McDonald fell short of quality expectations for the paper of record.
- Ending Child Hunger: School Feeding in MyanmarAn Interview with Hakan Tongul of the UN World Food Programme
Daewood-Myamar Suspends Oil Exploration in Bay of BengalDaewood-Myamar suspends oil exploration in the Bay of Bengal.- Failures in Myanmar Post-Cyclone NargisA look at how the government of Myanmar condemned tens of thousands to unnecessarily die following the cyclone and the lack of an adequate international response.
- Journalist Win Tin Released: Aung San Suu Kyi Next?This is about Myanmar Journalist, Win Tin who was commited to prison and recently released for advocating peace and freedom through non violent means
- Aung San Suu Kyi: A Helpless Victim of DictatorshipThis is about Aung San Suu Kyi, a freedom fighter and a novel peace prize winner for her continued fight for freedom and democracy through non-violent means
- The Fraudulent War on Drugs: Fight is Futile with Double-Dealing DictatorsAll the public outcry against the Myanmar junta will not change the ugly realities of opium, heroin, life and death in The Golden Triangle. The media at this time remains strangely silent about the involvement of the illegal drug trade in Myanmar's suffering.
- The Shrimp EffectIt's time to reassess the Burmese export industry, which is destroying a natural defense against killer waves.
- Charities that Are Helping in Myanmar and ChinaHere you will find a short synopsis on three charities that are helping in Myanmar in China. Use this information to help make a decision about where to make a donation.
- The Olympic Effect: Politics of Myanmar and ChinaMyanmar and China both suffered devastating natural disasters in the last two weeks, but only China is openly and graciously accepting the world's help in recovering.
- Myanmar and China -- Building a Case for Supernatural InterventionThe key to a lasting peace is not so much the plan as the Man with the plan. This Man is not Jesus Christ.
- Myanmar Highlights Pettiness: Why We Must Overcome Political DifferencesSometimes I cannot begin to express my disbelief and anger over the mean-spiritedness and stupidity of people. This happens on a personal and national level, and it makes no sense.
- TheDespicable Behavior of Myanmar's Military RulersThe fate of the Myanmar nation is at the hand of the corrupt military junta.
- Myanmar and the Rising Death ScorePlease take a look again, I know you can see and hear and even feel the effects of "jihad" the Islamic term. At any rate people who profess a love for their God and traditions of their religion have come to hate, or have distaste for others who are different.
- Myanmar ShameThe massive suffering caused by Cyclone Nargis is only being compounded by the cruel actions of Myanmar's ruling junta. The world has responded with talk, but not action. The time for posturing is over.
- Myanmar Junta in the Wake of Cyclone NargisCylone Nargis ha done a lot of damage already and many more severe problems may be underway if the emergency aid is not stepped up. Is the Junta more preoccupid with its grip on power than the people? When the people are gone who are you going to hold the power on?
- Vigil for MyanmarCyclone Nargis has caused destruction in Myanmar, so we held a vigil to keep the victims in our prayers.
- International Aid to Send Mobile Medical Unit to Myanmar, BurmaWith death tolls soaring into the 10,000's, authorities in Myanmar, Burma are refusing to let some relief workers and transports into the devasted country. International Aid in Spring Lake, Michigan is preparing a mass shipment with mobile medical facility.





