Asia Pacific - August 2007

burning papers ( a tradition) is totally harmful to people breathing and yet to stop..?
Shall we just accept it due to belief?
Should gov think of reality and health point of view?

2007-08-31 05:02:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singapore

Thai friend trying to get a tourist visa. I am sponsoring her. She was rejected once before when she asked for 90 days (the longest allowable). Would she have a better chance the second time if she asked for a shorter stay?

2007-08-31 04:43:49 · 7 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Thailand

My friend (Japanese) said she did not want a tatami room when her and her husband built their house....She said many Japanese are starting to feel this way because its very expensive to replace and alot of people don't want to deal with it so they just have hardwood or whatever.

Do you think it's true? And I've noticed in some Japanese homes, things seem more "western", like the furniture and such.

Do you think tatami rooms in homes are going out of style and practicality? Do you have tatami in your home?

2007-08-31 04:16:08 · 9 answers · asked by kiki 4 in Japan

2007-08-31 04:00:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

I may be traveling to Osaka and Tokyo soon, but I will be going by myself, so there's no one to split hotel costs with. Do you have any recommendations for good, cheap places to stay in these areas? Thanks!

Legitimate answers only, please.

2007-08-31 03:28:37 · 4 answers · asked by very new york curious 2 in Japan

Well, it's not really stiff shoulders, but muscle knotting at the base of the neck, or something. It's not what Westerners might think of as muscle fatigue, I don't think.

Anyway, I've done some research and I cannot get any good answers but it might be stress or depression related. Anyone want to add their expert or amatuer opinion?

2007-08-31 02:19:44 · 9 answers · asked by Ken Y-N 4 in Japan

2007-08-31 01:53:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Malaysia

If not, does it make you less Japanese?

Sorry I have to delete the last question coz i find it too broad and less controversial :) Good Luck!

2007-08-31 01:05:34 · 8 answers · asked by DeathStar 4 in Japan

http://pepper.idge.net/slashdot/philipinos

I really find this discriminating. But it's also reality.

2007-08-30 21:55:26 · 17 answers · asked by jerriel 4 in Philippines

Three 3rd year college students of engineering, mathematics and physics were classmates in Math 307. They were standing around the college flagpole when an English professor wandered by. " What are you doing?", he asked.

"We need to know the height of the flagpole," answered one, " and we're discussing the formulas we might use to calculate it."

"Watch!" said the English professor. He pulled the pole from its fitting, laid it on the grass, borrowed a tape measure and said, " Exactly 24 feet." Then he replaced the pole and walked away.

"English professor!" sneered the math student, "We ask him for the height, and he gives us the length."

2007-08-30 21:00:20 · 10 answers · asked by junior 6 in Philippines

If so, how many are there approximately?

Which island(s) do they live mostly?

2007-08-30 19:32:06 · 16 answers · asked by Techno 3 in Philippines

I know that many of America's foreign policies are justifiably unpopular with people throughout the world. But do people realize that the American you meet traveling abroad most likely doesn't agree with the policies of the Bush administration?

Is it really possible that we've lost all our good will with the rest of the world due to George Bush?

I hope not.

2007-08-30 19:29:14 · 23 answers · asked by twelve 4 in Thailand

2007-08-30 19:04:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

I have been told that it is just a western concept.

2007-08-30 17:44:04 · 10 answers · asked by Texas Cowboy 7 in China

Im thinking of ideas for my hunnymoon and i really like the idea of going somewhere tropical and staying in an overwater bunglow but there are like five different typen of buglows and im kinda lost ive been looking the up but not really having much luck. Is a Motu Bungalow still over the water and a beach bounglow is the in the water or just by it. Im very big in to swimming and the ocean. So please help Im so lost what kind of bunglows are ACTUALY set in the water, and whats the difference between an overwater bunglow and an overwater villa? is one just more scluded then the other? please HELP!

2007-08-30 17:39:07 · 1 answers · asked by crow g 1 in Other - Asia Pacific

Any good websites, videos,??

2007-08-30 17:18:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in China

I am currently visiting Japan and am interested in a couple jobs on base and possibly staying here for a while if I can find a decent good paying job.

My question: what is the most efficient means of getting a SOFA stamp to be able to apply for the jobs on base here...?

Does anyone have experience with my situation?

I am visiting my Japanese wife on my passport and have base access as I am now inactive military. One place (MWR) on base told me it would take 4-6 weeks after I turn in the paperwork to be sponsored by them to get a job.

What other possibilities are there or jobs people know of that they need positions filled?

Thank you all so much for your time and thoughts.

2007-08-30 14:14:15 · 3 answers · asked by Dale 4 in Japan

what kind of foods do they eat?
and what kind of exersize do they do?

2007-08-30 12:14:25 · 16 answers · asked by Shidoarichiki 2 in Japan

i heard my first christmas carol this morning. is it time to be merry?

2007-08-30 12:12:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

What is considered to be China's Pittsburgh or Sheffield?

2007-08-30 06:46:02 · 1 answers · asked by Rita K 1 in China

but im still in front of my computer....


SELAMAT MENYAMBUT HARI KEMERDEKAAN KE-50 ALL MALAYSIAN!!!!!!

2007-08-30 05:16:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Malaysia

2007-08-30 03:41:16 · 11 answers · asked by Andrew 2 in Malaysia

I was looking into travel on the Narita Express to Yokohama, but it's kinda expensive. Is there an alternative way to get from Narita to Yokohama on the cheap?

2007-08-30 03:10:18 · 4 answers · asked by honeynuts1215 2 in Japan

I need some tips.. How can I apply for a job as Steward in Shangrila Hotel Manila, Manila Penninsula, Herritage Hotel or any five star hotel in Manila? Ty for helping me

2007-08-30 02:48:26 · 1 answers · asked by Mark Amory C 1 in Philippines

2007-08-30 01:07:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

2007-08-29 23:28:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thailand

would you call it a nightmare or a sweet dream?

2007-08-29 23:19:14 · 25 answers · asked by ? viena ? 4 in Philippines

ive dated a girl from philippines...shes from lugait? mis oriental a very small town.....she told me everyone in town knows each other? how can this be possible?? also, is it hard for a filipina to come to the states? ive waited for half a year and she still didnt get a visa??????? HELP

2007-08-29 22:51:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philippines

do they just pretend that everything here in taiwan is good, or not as bad, in order to feel that they have adapted in taiwan? do you feel the need to accept every aspect of this country, and deny those things that suck, in order to feel better? You are dishonest to yourselves.

Undeniable reality in taiwan: bad air, cockroaches, filthy air, dishonest people, stinky air, beggars, polluted air......

How do you cultural relativists accept this reality? I would like to know.

2007-08-29 22:10:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Taiwan

Filipinos always ship Balikbayan boxes when returning to the Philippines. Is there a way to do the opposite? ...Ship a box out of the Philippines to the country of destination?

2007-08-29 19:09:11 · 8 answers · asked by charlie c 2 in Philippines