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Thursday 13th September: One Man Show!

September 24, 2007 David Hurley 0

Tonight’s mahjong session at the Docs’ turned into a one-man show in the second and third games as Dr M Sr went on a winning spree mostly at the expense of Mrs M. The Junior Doc and myself were ducking and weaving on the ropes and only suffered minor defeat [Read more…]

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Kay McSpadden: Notes from a Classroom

September 20, 2007 David Hurley 0

As a culture, we often root for the underdog. We love to see teachers motivate students whose every word and gesture reek of defiance. After the initial, yet brief, breaking-in period, movie star teachers cleverly inspire every student to overcome years of poverty and intellectual neglect and to out-achieve their [Read more…]

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Kishore Mahbubani: Can Asians Think?

September 13, 2007 David Hurley 0

“Can Asians Think?” asks Mahbubani. If they can, what were they doing during the European Renaissance and the Enlightenment? Not much, it seems. But now, following Japan’s example, a new self-confidence is emerging as Asians consider how their societies have developed in recent years. American fashions prevail amongst the poor, [Read more…]

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Please Not To Read This Japlish…

September 12, 2007 David Hurley 1

Is forbidden to steal towels, please. If you are not person to do such is please not to read notice.An hotel notice somewhere in Japan David Hurleyjapanese-mahjong.comjapanese-games-shop.com

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Friday 31st August: The Mahjong Mulligan?

September 7, 2007 David Hurley 0

Having found the Mulligan such a convivial companion on the golf course, I begin to think that he ought to take up mahjong, or at least keep the players company. I believe he may actually have put in an appearance or two at tonight’s game. He certainly seems to have [Read more…]

Forest Hills Golf Resort: A Duffer’s Progress

September 7, 2007 David Hurley 1

Up with the lark I was on this bliss-was-it-in-that-dawn-to-be-alive sort of morning and marching off in short order with a set of golf clubs strapped to my back, and the daughter firmly in hand, towards the nearby tram stop. However, on second thoughts, we diverted to the taxi rank and [Read more…]