Articles Tagged ‘a lasting gift’
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
Raffles and the British Invasion of Java by Tim Hannigan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Raffles and the British Invasion of Java, by Tim Hannigan, is a well researched and well-written book. Tim Hannigan presents Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (6 July 1781 – 5 July 1826) in a way he has rarely been seen; not as a liberal paragon, but as a flawed, overly-ambitious man. He is presented as intelligent and creative, but also as willful, petty and somewhat of a hypocrite.
An examination of the life and legacy of the man often credited with the success that is Singapore. This book looks at what happened when the British invaded Java. It’s not an alternate history or an episode of Doctor Who. The British did invade and occupied Java for almost five years (Aug. 1811-March 1816).
The changes, reforms and consequences of that half-decade resonated long after they left. From government structure, land division and the administration of tax districts Raffles policies and decisions would have lasting consequences for himself, his family, Indonesia and for Great Britain.
The man who is touted as a great reformer is more often revealed as an example of colonial excess, greed and cultural disregard.
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Sunday, September 7th, 2014
CEC COMPETITION 2014
SUDAH MULAI DIJUAL
Kembali Canadian English Course akan mengadakan lomba pd Oct 31-Nov 2, 2014 (Jumat-Minggu)
Jam 10.00-22.00 WIB
di Ciputra World.
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Sunday, August 24th, 2014
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We had a great night At Hacienda Mexican Bar and Grill.
A good crowd gathered.
A wonderful mix of Finnish,French,British, Irish,American,Indonesian and Canadians ...
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Thursday, August 14th, 2014
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How would it feel to help someone you loved. What if a loved one could live a longer life, and live those extended years ...
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Thursday, August 14th, 2014
Canadian English Course is a language center that focuses on English language training for a variety of purposes and for all ability levels.
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2014
Goodbye Robin Williams. Your heart, your fierce intelligence and your humanity touched so many.
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Monday, August 11th, 2014
Clean water is a basic human right. Everyone knows that and only an absolute moron would disagree. Our knowledge doesn't explain why water sources continue to dry up and water prices continue to climb. This
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Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
Site of the Majapahit Empire in Trowulan,East Java
Surabaya, East Java
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Friday, June 8th, 2007
Many well intentioned souls label themselves as actors, novelists, writers, dancers, singers, poets, painters and inventors; and yet nary a scripted word is uttered, nor page published, nor choreographed steps taken. A single note remains unreleased, ...
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