Back to the Future: "SPEED"

Here are names of two movies, "Back to the Future," and "SPEED," that you are seeing in the title of this post.

I select these two movies for my thought of today.

Among these two movies, "Back to the Future" has not never been watched. Nevertheless, I like the name of it for somewhat reason. Yes. Sometimes, in order to see the future, or , to consider about the future effectively, we need to see and exam the past. Sometimes, it happens the same or very similar matters between past and future. That's why I like the name of the movie, "Back to the Future."

The other movie, which is "SPEED," was one of my favorate films. Here, what I would like to express is about one of its scenses that is in the last quarter of the story. In that quarter, you could see the "scense of stuck." The kidnapper used modern technology in order to control the view of bus-riding-ways and communication-way with authorities. After a scense is set-up by skilled technicians, the view that kidnapper is seeing only that Set-Up View, which is NOT ACTUAL VIEW.

Sometimes, we (you) are just like that - seeing the Set-Up Views - Not True or Real Views.
Since then, whenever you see a view, especially in a screen, please remember "Speed." I mean you should not consider the view, which you are seeing is exact and actual happening on the ground; it might be true or it might be set-up. We suppose to be careful with it. Otherwise, we will be lied. We will be being useful tools of those Users through out our lives under technically and strategically artiful creations.

Back to the Future: "SPEED."

Happy Birthday Your Majesty!

Happy Birthday Your Majesty!

"I have always believed that your goodwill and compassion are crucial to the development of harmony, both among groups of people and in the entire nation."

"If Thai people cherish this value in their hearts, the Thai nation will certainly remain safe and stable, no matter what circumstance it finds itself in.''

(from the speech of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the king of Thailand / source: Bangkokpost)

Happy Birthday Your Majesty!

Mahla and KaiSein

Climate becomes part of Globalization

This is December 4th. It is a warm morning. A while ago, it was even sunny. I took some pictures of my kids when they went to school.
Yesterday, it was warmer. Just like December days in my native village.
I made joke with my friends and family members that this is part of globalization.
Between East and West; North and South of our world, nowadays, not only we share our culture, economy, technology and politics, but also Climate.
What do you think?

Appology to Mr. President

In a post, which I made yesterday, I wrote a line as "so called President," that based upon my anger and goodwill for Mr. President. I appologise for it. But this is truly appology though...not like an American president said "sorry," when American jet-fighter bombed on Chinese embassy in Eastern Eufope a few decades ago.

What does 'President' mean? According to recent experience, "President" means "a person who read a/the speech whatever speech-writing-team write, without any checking and considering (its consequences) enough." That's what we have seen and heard.

As a (huge) leader (of a huge nation), Mr. President should check his speech, especially when you have to give in a foreign land that you really do not know its true background, history, people and geography. For one wrongly usage of a word of a president, it could create 'bloody history' in that land, for its people. For example, if Obama wrongly used a word or a line of speech during his unnecessirily rush-trip to Burma, will he take responsibility for its consequenses? I believe that he gave that speech without he really knew about history, background and people of Burma and Arakan. He just simply read it as speech-writing-team wrote.
Then, what happened? He was acting and doing those things just simply as his advisors' guidence as they wished for. He did not also simply consider what will be consequences of it. For them, they have detail plan to create things after Obama's trip. He did not think anything about - native people in that region could be in suffering, trouble and chaos.

Mr. President, if you lead our nation and the world in that way, it will obviously be that - our nation and the world will be as the way those guys want to be; but NOT the way, which American people or people of the world wish to be.

Please consider enough before you act. Please check your speech before you give as you are a big guy. Please do not follow the marble. Check and watch who throw that marble; how and why?

Thank you and have a great day!

When you know only for you, ....!

I am a poor and uneducated family man with a lovely wife and three children.
Since then, I have to work for my self-standing, for my family.
At the same time, I consider by myself that I am directly or inderectly working or serving for Arakan - which is my native land, Burma-where I grew, the United States-where we are living now and my great country, and for the world and humanity.
So, when I work for several duties, I have to think about for every side. While I was / am paying attentions and putting my energy for the United States, (for example for election), what happened for my native land, do you know? What happened for Burma, do you know? How and why?
What is happening for my children, my family, do you know? How they are being approched do you know? How about for their future?
While we are standing for ourselves, simply, honestly and individually, some other guys are trying to build or destroy the others' lives through out their net-work, with huge amount of people, money, technology and energy included.
How many of you think about for all of those widely? How many of you consider about to be balance for all of them?
None! You all know is what you want. There is no understanding! There is no realization! There is no empathy! No sympathy! No patience! All you know is what you want. From so called President to ....
Nothing more or less than that.
Then what happened for the other side/s?
Please do not forget that while you are seeing and knowing the other guys are greedy and selfish, if you are paying attention only what you want or need, you are about to become greedier or more selfish than those!
The final question is this; if you are in my place, how and what will you do / stand / act in order to accomplish for all those hardest tasks? Why?

I will take a rest!

Yesterday, while I was doing little workout, my back got a pain.

As an ordinary man, I will be taking a rest without any activity in purpose.
Please leave me alone.

Thank you and have a great day!

I will try to write more.

Because of publication, building website, and many other duties, almost I forget my blog.
As things are somewhat settling down as time goes by, I will begin to write more pages.
My another considering is to create a blog with the name of "Editor's blog" in "arakaninternational.com" website; so there will be more close connections between readers and me.
Any way, either here or on the creation blog page in the website, or on both, I will try to write more pages.
At least, I need to begin to practice English writing, especially.
Thanks!

CDs those I recently listened to: Historic Presidential speeches (1908 – 1993); volume 3 & 4

The library of congress presents historic presents historic presidential speeches (1908-1993)


1. Richard Nixon: Address To The Nation On The War In Vietnam

2. Gerald R. Ford: Remarks On Taking The Oath Of Office

3. Jimmy Carter: Energy And National Goals Address To the Nation

4. Dwight D. Eisenhower: Farewell Radio And Television Address to the American People

5. John F. Kennedy: Commencement Address at American University

6. Lyndon B. Johnson: Remarks at the University of Michigan



“Pursuit of Peace is not as dramatic as Pursuit of War!”

From JFK’s Commencement Address

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CDs those I recently listened to: The Post American World (by Freed Zakaria)

This is another interesting book, which I have listened to recently.

This is the book about - the Risk of the Rest, but not declining of America in the World Stage.

How population, technology, consumption, innovation and production, etc..makes changes in the world's stage, is theme of the book (I think).

Now, China is the second largest economy in the World while Brazil becomes the fifth. (Actually, these facts were not included in this book as the book was published in 2008, but it was some predictions in it.)

Nevertheless, America is still on the top in many fields, from military to economy, from ideology to innovation.

In my own words, I wish America to lead the world with integrety, dignity, honesty, freedom and empathy in one hand, while we hold the power in the other hand.

Thanks!

CDs those I recently listened to: Historic Presidential speeches (1908 – 1993); volume 2

As continued process in my listening, the Library of Congress presents Historic Presidential Speeches: Volume 2 was concluded with the following topics;

Franklin D. Roosevelt: "The First 'Fireside Chat' - An Intimate Talk With The People Of The United States On Banking"

Franklin D. Roosevelt: "We Have Only Just Begun To Fight" Campaign Address

Harry S. Truman: "Address Upon Accepting The Democratic Nomination For President"

CDs those I recently listened to: Historic Presidential speeches (1908 – 1993); volume 1

The Library of Congress presents Historic Presidential speeches (1908 – 1993), volume 1, which is one of the CDs that I have been listening concludes the following speeches;

William Howard Taft: What constitutes an unlawful trust?
William Howard Taft: Democratic Policy Prevents Restoration of Prosperity
Theodore Roosevelt: The “Abyssinian Treatment” of standard oil
Theodore Roosevelt: Why the trusts and bosses oppose the progressive party?
Woodrow Wilson: The third party
Woodrow Wilson: To the farmers
Warren G. Harding: Americanism
Warren G. Harding: Liberty under the Law
Warren G. Harding: Nationalism and Americanism
Calvin Coolidge: Inaugural Address (Excerpts)
Herbert Hoover: Radio Address to the nation on unemployment relief

CDs those I recently listened to: Great Speeches of the 20th Century (Volume 2)

This is another CD that I have been listening: Great Speeches of the 20th century (volume 2) - The New Frontier.

In this volume, the following speeches are included;

FDR (Declaration of War Against Japan: “A date which will live in infamy.”

General Douglas MacArthur (Address to congress: “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.”

Radio Moscow (Announcement of the launching of Sputnik: “The first artificial earth satellite in the world has now been created.”

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson: Confrontation over the prescience of Russian missiles in Cuba – “Do you, Ambassador Zorin, deny that the USSR has placed and is placing medium and intermediate range missiles at sites in Cuba?”

President Lyndon B. Johnson (On signing the civil rights bill: “We believe that all men are created equal, but many are denied equal treatment.”

Senator Edward Kennedy (Eulogy for Robert F. Kennedy: “Some men see things as they are and say ‘Why?’. I dream things that neverwere and say ‘Why not?”

President Richard M. Nixon (The end of the Vietnam War: “We have today concluded an agreement to end the war and bring peace with honor in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.”

Reverend Jesse Jackson (Address to democratic convention: “This is how we were warned it would be.”

President George W. Bush (On commencement of the bombing of Iraq: “The world could wait no longer.”

CDs those I recently listened to: Great Speeches of the 20th Century (Volume 1)

Recently, I had to drive some of my friends to their works. On those days, I had to spend at least 4 to 8 hours a day in the car. Sometimes, I listened to music and had conversation with those friends, but sometimes, I listened to speeches and books in CD. (I will write here little bit about those books and CDs for my personal record.)

One of those CDs I listened to was - Great Speeches of the 20th Century (Volume 1: Presidential addresses), and the following speeches were included in the volume;

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (FDR)

“…….a just and lasting peace, freely arrived at by individuals.” (Harry S. Truman)

“I want to tell you my side of the case.” (Senator Richard M. Nixon)

“Who shall say that the American dream is ended?” (Governor Adlai Stevenson)

“This election isn’t one for the record books; this election is one for the history books.” (Senator Barry Goldwater)

“I shall not seek, and I will not accept the nomination of my party for another term as your president.” (Lyndon B. Johnson)

“What we need in the United States is not hatred…” (Senator Robert. F. Kennedy)

“We find ourselves reaching for the moon but falling into raucous discourse on earth.” (Richard M. Nixon)

“1976 will not be politics as usual. It can be a year of inspiration and hope.” (Jimmy Carter)

“Government is not the solution to the problem; government is the problem.” (Ronald Reagan)

"This is how we were warned it would be.” (Governor Mario Cuomo)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The Arakan International (13th)

The Arakan International (12th)

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I will watch NFL super bowl with sporting spirit: Go NFL

On coming Sunday, I eagerly and strongly wish to watch the super bowl match of NFL, which will be played by Giants and Patriots.

I'll watch the game with sporting spirit that is - whether 'win' or 'lose' is not matter, but clean playing. The players also should be playing with that sporting spirit - with energy, stretagy, tactics and skills but not with cheating and unfairnesses.

As much as I can, I also will be watching with impartial standing, since both teams are likable.

Go NFL!!!!

Waves

The followings are the pictures of waves those were taken during the visiting dyas in Door County, Wisconsin.
Enjoy with the natural views!

Looking Back At 2011 (Three)

Sometimes, we (my kids and I) made these for FUN!

(All the above pictures were taken in front of our little house. Thanks!)

With An Air Pump

Ms. Piggy or LGBT (Lawless Goddess Between Twister) Bless America!!!

Ms. Piggy or LGBT (Lawless Goddess Between Twister) Bless America!!!

Ms. Piggy or LGBT (Lawless Goddess Between Twister) Bless America!!!


What do you do with an air pump? You may use air pump in many ways for many reasons.
Last year, we used air pump as the following ways.

With an air pump, we filled air in many sport balls and things, like the above soccer ball.

With an air pump, we filled air in several kinds of toys, such as this shark one.

With an air pump, we filled air in our car tyres. Before, I usually went to nearest gas station in order to fill air in car tyres. It cost $1.50 per each time.

Then, one day, I tested if I could fill the air in car tyres. Of cause, it worked well.

Thanks!

Looking Back At 2011 (Two)

(Waves at Door County, Wisconsin. We (our family) were there about four days.

During the trip, comfort relaxation, good experiences, some pictures of beautiful and interesting views were earned.)

(This is another picture of group of our Arakanese brothers on the day we went to watch the soccer match between Manchester United and Chicago Fire.
The result was ManU 3: Chicago Fire 1.)

(A View of our Windy City)

(Another View of our Windy City)

Looking Back At 2011 (One)

In this section, I would like to put the pictures those were taken last year, in order
- to keep them as online record,
- as part of this diary, and
- of cause, for FUN!

(Dinosaurs skeleton at Chicago Field Museum)

(We, a group of Arakanese brothers went to watch the football (soccer) match of Man-U : Chicago Fire. It was fun indeed though we had to sit next to the wall as poor guys!)

(Mahla, our second daughter was in her early childhood pre-school at College of DuPage. This was one of their outdoor activities.)

(Last summer, there were some rabbits those came and played in our yard. This was one of the pictures those were taken while rabbits were running and playing around in our front yard. Lovely and learnable!)

Happy New Year Resolution

This is January 9, 2012. I think it is still not that late to say my New Year resolution.

This year, I will read nine books in any language. Three of them must be in English.

I’ll also try to share in my blog about my opinion and accomplishments for these readings.

Writing? I’ll be keep publishing my monthly newsletters but arrangement in twelve pages per issue, not twenty pages as I have to write more pages for other reasons.

Thanks!

Happy New Year 2012!