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No Time for Dreams: Living in Burma under Military Rule
No Time for Dreams: Living in Burma under Military Rule By Carolyn Wakeman and San San Tin, Introduction by Emma Larkin has "SPECIAL ONLINE PRE-PUBLICATION DISCOUNT at $29.96 (25% Off).
It is going to be published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. .
Compelling images of cinnamon-robed monks confronting the guns and clubs of Burma's military junta outraged the world in September 2007 and San San Tin Inspired by the legacy of her father Ba Tin's struggle against British colonialism beginning in the 1930s, infuses her journey from school girl to journalist and, briefly, to businesswoman with an unbroken spirit of resistance.
Offering a compassionate insider's view of politics, culture, religion, and family during nearly half a century of unrelenting dictatorship, this riveting personal story traces an arc of decline to reveal the bitter fate of a once-prosperous and cosmopolitan society.
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Cyclone Nagris Hits Burma; Death toll up to 10,000
It seems that prediction that the death toll will hit 100,000 has come true. International aid hasn't come as fast as it needs to because the government is hesitant in allowing a lot of foreigners in ...... (Read More)
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Protests against the Olympic Torch Relay in SF
April 9th, 2008, BAWA joined BADA and thousands of others in protest against the 2008 Chinese Olympics at the San Francisco stop of the Torch Relay....... (Read More)
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Representative Tom Lantos Passes Away
Representative Tom Lantos Passes away, 2/12/08
Rep. Tom Lantos, a tireless champion of human rights passed away on Feb 11th, 2008 at the age of 80. Longtime Rep. Tom Lantos dies of Cancer BAWA off...... (Read More)
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Election result of new officers of BAWA 2008
On Feb 10th, 2008, BAWA held its annual Election meeting, in which new officers were elected through popular vote for the 2008-2009 term.
From our secretary, Myat:
Dear BAWA Members,
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2/10/2008 | BAWA |
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2006-2007 BAWA's Officers
2006-2007 BAWA's Officers List....... (Read More)
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