Help Lebanon:Manila based aid group for OFW’s & Lebanese

17 Aug 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Help Lebanon:Manila based aid group for OFW’s & Lebanese. At a meeting held in Manila’s Makati district groups of Filipino & Expat organizations are working together to seek out ways they can Helpl. The goal is to find ways to assist ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

Fourth of July

14 Aug 2006 News Feature. From 1946 to the mid-60's, the 4th of July was the day Filipinos celebrated Independence Day. In the past 40 years, it has been downplayed to a mere Fil-Am Friendship Day. But for the American community here, ... FYI - http://www.fyitv.net/ - References

No Chance Plotters Could Have Attacked

13 Aug 2006 by Marc Parent mparent7777 Aug 12, 2006 By Richard Cranium allspinzone@yahoo.com Or, When Cynicism Breeds Complacency. Let's stipulate that I was a wee bit skeptical about the whole Hellzapoppin' at Heathrow thing from the very beginning - most particularly ... CRIMES AND CORRUPTIONS OF THE NEW WORLD... - http://mparent7777.livejournal.com/

Report says JI-ASG: beheads kidnap victim

11 Aug 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Report says JI-ASG: beheads kidnap victim. August 12th, 2006. A report by the Zamboanga based journal says that the military says that one of two kidnap victims has reportedly been beheaded in Jolo, Sulu. ... mike in manila- eclectic views - http://mikeinmanila-eclectic.blogspot.com

This aborted plot in the UK - to place bombs aboard airliners ...

11 Aug 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large This aborted plot in the UK - to place bombs aboard airliners - seems so much like the Oplan Bojinka plot the Philippine National Police recovered from a Apartment on Quirino Ave. in Manila about ten years ago. ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Iraq: Civil War 7000+ dead 90 days

8 Aug 2006 by Administrator Iraq: Civil War 7000+ dead 90 days Top US generals see threat ofIraqcivil war Reuters - John Abizaid, the head of US Central Command, told a Senate hearing. If not stopped, it is possible thatIraqcould move toward civil war. ... USCG - http://rumsfield.info/uscg

reasons for theiraq war- saddam supported hezbollah

8 Aug 2006 by Administrator reasons for theiraq war- saddam supported hezbollah remember theiraq war? remember it was a pre-emptivewar(had to take out saddam…the terrorist. i guess theusawill have to invadeiraqall over again,…on theusamessage boards, ... UNITEDSTATES - http://rumsfield.info/unitedstates

Mayon Volcano Evacuation: 30000+ flee imminent eruption Mayon ...

7 Aug 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Mayon Volcano Evacuation: 30000+ flee imminent eruption. Mayon Breaking News Update Reports continue to pour in about Ash Explosions, Tremors, and other sigins of a possible major eruption of the Mayon Volacano in Albay Province. ... mike in manila - island life - http://mike-in-manila---island-life.blogspot.com

Mayon Volcano: Alert level 4 raised imminent eruption

6 Aug 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Mayon Volcano: Alert level 4 raised imminent eruption. August 7th, 2006. 20000 people have been evacuated from the areas surrounding Mayon Volcano in the Philippines fears of a major eruption in days or hours has been raised as ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Israel-Hizbollah War: UN back to the drawing board.6 Aug 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
Israel-Hizbollah War: UN back to the drawing board. It’s back to the drawing board
for peace negotiations - blasts and attacks in the war in lebanon continues to
spiral out of control and reaches to new levels. ...
Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com - References

“World War III”: Newt and Mahathir both call it…

16 Jul 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large “World War III”: Newt and Mahathir both call it… July 17th, 2006 Edit. There can be no more opposite views of the ‘realpolitik’ that flows in the world than the former Speaker of the House of representatives and the former Malaysian ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

7-11 Blasts in Mumbai 7 bombs mutliple casualties on train system

11 Jul 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large 7-11 Blasts in Mumbai 7 bombs mutliple casualties on train system. July 11th, 2006 Edit. Reports are pouring in about the so far seven blasts that have rocked Mumbai in India all along on major railway line in India’s financial capitol. ... Mike Cohen - War on Terror page - http://mike-cohen---war-on-terror-page.blogspot.com

OFW Hero from the past: Where is Corazon Amurao?

10 Jul 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large OFW Hero from the past: Where is Corazon Amurao? July 10th, 2006. Corazon Amurao where is she now? And did she have any children? Are there more like her willing to come forth after surviving the ordeal of seeing 7 of your roommates ... mike in manila - day scape - http://mikeinmanila-dayscape.blogspot.com

Yankee Doodles: Exhibit on Colonial period editorial cartoons and ...

9 Jul 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Yankee Doodles: Exhibit on Colonial period editorial cartoons and art in LA. Not a lot is taught in schools of the period of America’s colonial period during the early 20th century when the USA took control of a few places and ran them ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

China Southern Airlines’ brand new 747-400 aircraft modern ...

4 Jul 2006 by Administrator China Southern Airlines’ brand new 747-400 aircraft modern logistics, high technology and financing as City, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne. Upgraded Davao City International Airport Is Ready for More Passengers ... aircraftfinancingnet.com - http://aircraftfinancingnet.com - References

PAL rebounds, sees hefty ‘04 profits”, Manila Standard, 8 March ...

29 Jun 2006 by Administrator PAL rebounds, sees hefty ‘04 profits”, Manila Standard, 8 March 2004; Rendi A. The financing of aircraft, however, requires legal provisions to effectively protect the legal rights of. Utah Yellow Pages, and Utah Yellow Page ... aircraftfinancingnet.com - http://aircraftfinancingnet.com - References

1989 Philippine Statistical Yearbook, Manila, 1989, Tables 3.9 ...

29 Jun 2006 by Administrator 1989 Philippine Statistical Yearbook, Manila, 1989, Tables 3.9 Exceptional financing -1100: 0: 0: 0: 0: Changes in reserves -37 -1375: 96 - 1 Fighter aircraft: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter: United States: 71. May 21 2003 - News ... aircraftfinancingnet.com - http://aircraftfinancingnet.com - References

The online odd couple Rupert & Osama

28 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Two men who understand the Web’s use and future: Osama & Rupert. As I watch about the WiBro networks launch in Korea on Ariang TV; I think to the odd couple but both Rupert Murdoch and Osama Bin Laden seem to be preaching thier message ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Philippines: American Arrested for recruiting ‘guards’ for Iraq

27 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Philippines: American Arrested for recruiting ‘guards’ for Iraq. The Philippines has banned the deployment of Filipino workers to Iraq- even though thousands still are in the country- new recruitment in the Philippines is banned by law. ... mike in manila - island life - http://mike-in-manila---island-life.blogspot.com

Historic preservation:Petition for Baguio

27 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Historic preservation:Petition for Baguio. Asia Travel blogger - Asia Travel and other Ramblings. Who describes themselves as - ” Living in the Philippines offers a chance to explore these islands and get to know the people. ... mike in manila - island life - http://mike-in-manila---island-life.blogspot.com

NY Times & Bush Admin: 15mins of posing

27 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large NY Times & Bush Admin: 15mins of posing. President Bush is up in arms over the snooping report the New York Times and other media outlets raised on the ’so called secret” bank transactions snooping on US nationals and corporations to ... mike in manila- eclectic views - http://mikeinmanila-eclectic.blogspot.com

Mimi for Governor:” the right to bare breasts?” -only in Nevada

25 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Mimi for Governor:” the right to bare breasts?” -only in Nevada. They always say journalists left alone with a web connection overnight can find the strangest stories - Sheila is no exception - PCIJ did a great story on a Fil-AM who is ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Reporting news is like the ‘Three sides of a coin’

17 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Reporting news is like the ‘Three sides of a coin’. Looking around and wondering a fellow journalist based with a major international news organization based in Asia sent me the tags for the two stories listed below: He wasn’t ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Three persons were killed in renewed fighting in the Philippines ...

17 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Three persons were killed in renewed fighting in the Philippines two on the rebel side and one soldier this comes a day after the Philippine president reported to members of the Military of her order to wipe out the insurgency in two ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

CHINA: New Bird Flu case - alarm raised - Hong Kong on alert

14 Jun 2006 by mikeinmanila URGENT ALERT:. [] … China investigates suspected bird flu case as Hong Kong goes on alert… A 31-year-old man, identified only by his surname Jiang, was suspected to have contracted the deadly H5N1 virus in the boomtown of Shenzhen in ... Mike in Manila - at large - http://mikeinmanila.wordpress.com

“Spiritual Leader?” of Jemaah Islamiah free anew13 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
“Spiritual Leader?” of Jemaah Islamiah free anew. In the Counter terrorism blog
of Zachary Abuza: "Abu Bakar Ba’asyir Walks Out of Prison Today a Free Man".
Bali bomb cleric freed from jail []… Today, Indonesian authorities will release ...
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Labels: some apply them too fast and the effect can be deadly…

13 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Labels: some apply them too fast and the effect can be deadly… I was reading carols conde's blog-column on mindanaotoday.com a case of a label given a journalist may have put her life and that of her family in jeopardy. ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

“You stole the election not once… but twice…” could be a title of ...

10 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large “You stole the election not once… but twice…” could be a title of Kennedy expose? I recall the quote from Susan Roces; she made it at a press conference.. at the Club Filipino in San Juan. Miss Roces statement I borrow in not the ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

CBS News: report on Manila seems so stuck in the past…

9 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large CBS News: report on Manila seems so stuck in the past… I watched this report and looked at the topic and saw one thing very weird with this "Letter from Asia" segment of a reporter who 'parachuted in' - its stuck in the past. ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Pinoy Podcasts … tons of funs… to tune in

9 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Pinoy Podcasts … tons of funs… to tune in. The world of Podcasts coming to pinoy audiances is growing. gruops like PCIJ have been putting out podcasts for a couple of years. The latest one is a farewell to summer from the summer capital ... mikeinmanila-podblog - http://mikeinmanila-podblog.blogspot.com

ASG links to Oklahoma City Bombing to be formally probed in US ...

9 Jun 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large ASG links to Oklahoma City Bombing to be formally probed in US Congress? Strange story On-line - I've often seen this one raised of a link between the bombings in Oklahoma City and the ASG and other groups… ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

blogclusive: terror arrests foil plot

31 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Malaysia Arrests: US Humanitarian Mission alleged target of 12 Darul Islam members. MP3: http://media.odeo.com//files/1/4/7/460147.mp3 AUDIO CAST. Authorities in the Philippines say the arrest of 12 members of Al Qaeda faction in ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Gore: Environment scientists say “10 years left”

30 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Gore: Environment scientists say “10 years left”. A report on the BBC website had a ominous ring to it about the dangers of climate change that many are chosing to ignore at their own peril about damage done to the Global Environment. ... Mike in Manila - eclectic dreams - http://mike-in-manila---eclectic-dreams.blogspot.com

Malaysia: 12 arrests announced - new terror group named - REPORT29 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
Malaysia: 12 arrests announced - new terror group named - REPORT. Malaysia busts
new terror group that as inked to extremists in the Southern Philippines;.
The new splinter group authorities say here in the region had a higher level of ...
Mike in Manila - eclectic dreams - http://mike-in-manila---eclectic-dreams.blogspot.com

REPORT: Cotabato lab contents revealed - JI planned Holocaust gas ...

26 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large REPORT: Cotabato lab contents revealed - JI planned Holocaust gas attack in buildings. Several years ago a raid took place in a subdivision in Cotabato City, in the raid a small lab uncovered a small clean room - chemicals lab equipment ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Bird Flu: second case of ‘human cluster’ to human transmission ...

25 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia – update 14 []…. The Ministry of Health in Indonesia has confirmed an additional case of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case occurred in a 32-year-old man. ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

Fernando ‘Dong’ Batul:Broadcaster killed by gunmen

25 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Fernando ‘Dong’ Batul:Broadcaster killed by gunmen. I have been writing about this topic so much on my blog; now one of the victims is someone I know - Dong Batul was killed reports say at around six in the morning by motorcycle ridding ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

REPORT:”Arrest in Palawan Broadcasters killing solves Batul case”:PNP

25 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large REPORT:”Arrest in Palawan Broadcasters killing solves Batul case”:PNP. The quote above is from a lot of the headlines ciculating in the Tabloids I saw in the afternoon here in Manila all say the same screaming headline. ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Batul Case

24 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large I compressed my posts on this intoi one page and updated: Cop in custody alleged gunmen in Batul killing: Reports PNP names cop tagged in Palawan journalist's slay []… The Philippine National Police named Thursday the officer who was ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

Cop in custody alleged gunmen in Batul killing: Reports PNP names ...

24 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Cop in custody alleged gunmen in Batul killing: Reports PNP names cop tagged in Palawan journalist's slay []… The Philippine National Police named Thursday the officer who was arrested for allegedly killing Palawan broadcaster Fernando ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

Fernado ‘Dong’ Batul:Broadcaster killed by gunmen

21 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Fernado ‘Dong’ Batul:Broadcaster killed by gunmen. I have been writing about this topic so much on my blog; now one of the victims is someone I know - Dong Batul was killed reports say at around six in the morning by motorcycle ridding ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Philippine Death Squads: Government & Rebels both point fingers19 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
Philippine Death Squads: Government & Rebels both point fingers. It has many
on the sidelines puzzled who is really behind the wave of killings hiting the
Philippine countryside and cities. At present some groiups seeing the reports ...
Mike in Manila - eclectic dreams - http://mike-in-manila---eclectic-dreams.blogspot.com

RP to ban Da Vinche code movie?

10 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Philippines to ban “The da vinci code” movie in theaters. Philippines to Ban the code; press release says it all below: PR insider reprot in release… A senior official in The Philippines is calling for a complete ban on 'blasphemous' ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

AFP UN peacekeepers allowance cuts - report

10 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large AFP UN peacekeepers allowance cuts - report below is a development thats been rumored. It is rarely done by nations sending troops to foreign lands to keep the peace for the UN and seems to a cause for concern. ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Super-sized USA?

8 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large I wrote this reply to another blog; which spoke on the possiblilty of plot by some groups to create a new "breakaway southwest 'commie republic' by rebels" in the USA... It is just one of many theories being thrown on the flames to try ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Spralty Islands 2.06?

8 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Spratly Islands “pirate attack” could mean Flashpoint 2.0? A Chinese ship was attacked in the Spratly islands last week; 4 fishermen were killed- the three survivors who returned to Hainan, spoke of a Philippine vessel and a “Pirate ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Spratly Islands “pirate attack” could mean Flashpoint 2.0?

8 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Spratly Islands “pirate attack” could mean Flashpoint 2.0? Spratly Islands “pirate attack” could mean Flashpoint 2.0? A Chinese ship was attacked in the Spratly islands last week; 4 fishermen were killed- the three survivors who ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Estrada: : US intel was media gossip?

6 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Estrada: : US intel was media gossip? Estrada: US intel sent to him was all media clippings? The words speak volumes for the information the US government sought to almost send a FBI analyst to the death chamber for- but relented to ... mike in manila- eclectic views - http://mikeinmanila-eclectic.blogspot.com

Philippines to file charges versus Aragoncillo conspirators

5 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Philippines to file charges versus Aragoncillo conspirators. In a move many expected with the admission of in court of Lean Aragoncillo of role in gathering information for plotters in the attempts to depose Philippine President Arroyo ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

JI in Indonesia a update5 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
ICG say’s Noordin Top - “JI” leader running out of money, support, &, people; Yet
still a threat. A recent police action in Indonesia and serious efforts have been
able to cast a shadow over the Asia wing of Jemaah Islamiah so a report ...
Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

spratly events are not always as they seem...

4 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Philippines Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita; has cautioned Chinese officials against assuming that the attackers were Filipinos in the Spratly incident. He's right- other nations and groups have done this using another countries ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

m… Philippines Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita; has cautioned ...

3 May 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large m… Philippines Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita; has cautioned Chinese officials against assuming that the attackers were Filipinos in the Spratly incident. He's right- other nations and groups have done this using another countries ... mike in manila - day scape - http://mikeinmanila-dayscape.blogspot.com

Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing ...

29 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large " Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use —". Ok, the headline is bit of a stretch. but I can see it as one solution to a major ... Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have to put up wall to ...

29 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have to put up wall to keep Americans out! mike in manila - day scape - http://mikeinmanila-dayscape.blogspot.com

Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have to put up wall to ...

29 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have to put up wall to keep Americans out! the view from manila of daily events a Foreign Correspondent's posts of an eclectic range of topics. Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have to put up wall to ...

29 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have to put up wall to keep Americans out! " Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use —" ... Mike Cohen - At Large - http://mikecohenatlarge.blogspot.com

Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use... may have to put up wall to ...

29 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large Newsflash: Mexico legalizes drug use… may have put up wall to keep Americans out! " Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use —" ... mike in manila- eclectic views - http://mikeinmanila-eclectic.blogspot.com

Nordin top- JI leader eliudes capture29 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
Raid in central Java vs. JI leader “Noordin Top” safehouse 2 dead 2 captured Top
still at large:. JI Leader Noordin Top eluded police and military personnel -
reports say - and pursuit action is underway in the area of central Java ...
Mike in Manila - http://mikeinmanila.blogspot.com

NK supernotes found near “JI” camps

26 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large NK supernotes found near “JI” camps. April 26th, 2006. By Mike Cohen. Manila - Officials in the region are worried that North Korea may be financing regional terrorist groups in Asia using “mass produced high quality Super-Note ... mike in manila- eclectic views - http://mikeinmanila-eclectic.blogspot.com

More Plots in Manila?21 Apr 2006 by MikeCohen-at-large
More Plots in Manila? April 21st, 2006. I stayed up late at night to watch a
episode of the Probe team and see interviews conducted by Cherche Lazaro, on the
latest’s twists and turns in the present struggle of band of Military rebels ...
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