Clipmarks | Vietnam ClipsSmuggler hid birds in pantsclipped by: drgreenfingersCustoms officers in Los Angeles have arrested an alleged smuggler - with 14 Asian songbirds hooked to his socks.  Sony Dong was arrested after a 15-hour flight to Los Angeles from Vietnam, reports the Daily Mirror. Police officers had "found bird feathers and droppings on his socks, as well as tail feathers visible under his trousers", according to the Department of Justice. The birds included three red-whiskered bul-buls - listed as harmful under US law - four magpie robins and six shama thrushes. Customs began a probe before Christmas after finding a trunk full of songbirds allegedly abandoned by 46-year-old Dong at the airport. After his arrest, Dong told investigators he bought the colourful birds to resell at up to £200 a time. They are now in quarantine. His alleged accomplice Duc Le was later arrested and found to have 51 Asian songbirds in his apartment. Le, 34 and Dong, who have been charged with illegally importing wildlife, face several years in jail if convicted. Can the US Imperialist attitude ever gain peace???clipped by: ratcatcher2clippers remarks: When has there ever been real peace negotiations while sides are still killing? Well maybe in the Paris Peace Talks with Vietnam, the US army wanted it both ways. Didnt work then either. Why should the US have boycotts on Syria? Why on Cuba? Surely if your case is fair, then the big stick should be at least out of sight! The value of unfair boycotts have proven pointless in Cuba. The longer the boycott, the stronger the opponent. North Korea!? Yet, I believe that a REAL boycott by the EU appeasers of WW2 would force peace in a year in the Middle East. Diplomacy is an oxymoron for Americans. Few imperialists ever won the peace.  Obama Officials Talk About Countries Like They Own Them -- Anyone Else Think Thats Strange? Its the norm for U.S to say about what other countries "must do"; thats called imperial attitude  US renews sanctions on Damascus over support for militantsObama has renewed sanctions against Syria based on continuing concerns about the role Damascus plays in supporting regional militants "The president felt it was necessary to take these measures. These are not new sanctions," "I think this shows you that we still have some very serious concerns about Syrian behavior and activity in the world," "Weve said to you before our concerns about what Syria is doing in Iraq, its support for terrorist groups. Weve encouraged the Syrians to play a positive role in the Middle East," "Were willing to engage them in a dialogue to try to address not only our concerns but concerns that they may have. State Department spokesman accuses Syria and its non-Arab ally Iran of giving material support to Hamas and Hezboll Vietnam in Styleclipped by: FincaFantasticaA truly luxury adventure travel experience.   This has to be the trip of a lifetime through Indochina visit all the major highlights of the region including the quiet capital of Hanoi which contrasts so surprisingly with the vibrant and lively city of Saigon, the quaint streets of Hoi An and the imposing imperial architecture of Hue.  Photography Scool Asiaclipped by: FincaFantasticaPhotography School Asia Well known for his gritty, black-and-white images of cops, hit men, drug addicts and crime scenes, photographer Jonathan Taylor has traveled all over Asia to report on everything from Agent Orange victims in Vietnam to a special police unit in Bangkok that helps pregnant women, stuck in traffic, give birth. A resident of Bangkok since the early 90s, Taylors eye-opening work is extremely well regarded. Taylor also works through the London-based agency, Eyevine". Untamed Travel Magazine. Taylor has been photographing Asia for the last 12 years. He was recently employed as the Picture Editor on a regional section of The International Herald in Thailand. At present he is freelance and teaches regular workshops in both the UK and South East Asia. This is a unique opportunity to study with Jonathan Taylor who specialize in small groups and private classes.  Für die Inhalte dieses Feeds ist alleine der jeweilige Autor/Anbieter verantwortlich. Die Inhalte stellen nicht die Meinung von EasyRSS dar. Dies ist eine automatisch generierte E-Mail. Bitte antworten Sie nicht auf diese E-Mail. Wenn Sie Feedback an EasyRSS senden wollen, nutzen Sie bitte das Feedback Forumlar. Wenn Sie sich von EasyRSS abmelden wollen, gehen Sie bitte auf den Menüpunkt "Meine Daten". Ihr EasyRSS Team http://www.easyrss.de |
2009/05/10
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