Essay

Mahatma Ghandi said:

  • A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble.

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Reflections

A Burmese student running after his death To the Future

Aug 16, 2004

A Great Poet and Scholar, Min Thu Wun, Died

Min Thu Wun died yesterday on Sunday. Here is his obituary from the Irrawaddy. Min Thu Wun is a legend in Burma’s literary circles. He is a great poet and scholar. He was born in Mon State, Burma. He graduated from Oxford University.

Burma's Garment Industry

The pictures from this article were taken by my friend whom I helped keep up with the IT knowledge. The article is about Burma’s garment industry and whether the sanctions has done damages or not.

Brain Drain for Burma

This article, the Road to Riches, has touched on the future of the educated people in Burma. The smart kids are leaving Burma, seeking better future in developed countries. If our country does not change its political and economic system, the future remains bleak.

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