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2 days ago · A Vietnamese Refugee Tells Her Story. In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, thousands of so-called "boat people" fled Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, often in small overcrowded ships that were barely seaworthy. The story of Linda Thong, while horrific, is not unusual. Refugees often encountered pirates while sailing the dangerous South China Sea.
15 hours ago · Margarita García Robayo’s novel The Delivery(translated by Megan McDowell, review copy courtesy of Charco Press) introduces us to a writer living in Argentina, far from her home country. The opening scenes see her having an online chat with her sister, only half paying attention to her promise of a package, a fairly common occurrence in ...
5 days ago · Tanaka, an A-bomb survivor, or hibakusha, was exposed to radiation from the World War II atomic bombing of Nagasaki in August 1945. He now lives in the eastern Japan city of Niiza, Saitama...
5 days ago · Alessandro Duranti is Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at UCLA. He is an expert on language as a code and as a practice, political discourse, improvisation in language and music, human agency and cooperation.
3 days ago · DUBAI: By experimenting with materials, techniques and scale, Japanese artist Tanaka Tatsuya, the creative force behind the innovation room at the Japan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 has dedicated his practice to showcase everyday objects in a new light.
2 days ago · Hostel Alessandro Palace & Bar is most highly-rated by our visitors because its central location, near Termini station, they welcome you with exceptional facilities such as a Bar, a Social lounge and even two stylish restaurants.
4 days ago · Hiram Yoshikazu Tanaka. It is with deep sadness that we bid our beloved husband, father, and grandfather a fond aloha. Hiram Yoshikazu Tanaka was born on April 19, 1943 and passed away on May 14,...
