Articles Tagged ‘Storytelling’
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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Monday, September 8th, 2014
Stand CEC *CA*. 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.
Acara kali ini mengangkat Tema : Exploring the 21st Century.
Dengan pengalaman selama 6 thn sbg penyelenggara lomba yg terakhir dihadiri oleh lbh dari 1500 orang, CEC akan mengundang sekitar 1700 orang di lombanya yg ke 7.
Kami mengundang bagi anda yg berminat utk membuka booth selama lomba agar segera menghub:
Ms. Erwina
(031-732-0973)
Atau CEC terdekat utk. Informasi lbh lanjut.
Stand CEC * CA *. 2014 COMPETITION STARTS ALREADY SOLD
Back Canadian English Course will hold a competition pd Oct 31-November 2, 2014 (Friday-Sunday)
Hours 10:00 to 22:00 pm
Ciputra World.
This event raised Theme: Exploring the 21st Century.
With over 6 yrs of experience as COMPETITION organizers. CEC’s last COMPETITION was attended by more than 1500 people, the CEC will invite approximately 1700 people in the race who to 7.
We invite those of you who are interested to in a booth during the COMPETITION
Contact Ms. Erwina
(031-732-0973)
CEC or the nearest pt. LBH further information.
Posted in At the office, Canada, Canadian English Course, CEC, Certification, competition, customer service, Debate, ESL, Family, Indonesia, International Schools, Java, Life outside of work, Living the dream, Love, Networking, overseas living, quality, Rating, requirements, Storytelling, Surabaya, tefl, tesol, Tesol certification, Travel, tropics | No Comments »
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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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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Wayne