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joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 23 Mar 09

Finally managed to watched Studio Ghibli's anime film Gedo Senki on DVD. This film was not shown on local theaters. Initial impression from watching the film for the first time - the scenes are very beautiful especially the...

gedo senki

ghibli

tales from earthsea

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joshua_w Will try to add topics here only when i have anything to say and find the time. You take good care of yourself too ya.

24 Mar 09

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 23 Mar 09

Finally managed to watched Studio Ghibli's anime film Gedo Senki on DVD. This film was not shown on local theaters. Initial impression from watching the film for the first time - the scenes are very beautiful especially the...

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joshua_w Hello Mimpi, Haven't been here for a long while. Still busy but doing okay i guess, haha. I hope you're doing well too.

24 Mar 09

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 23 Mar 09

Finally managed to watched Studio Ghibli's anime film Gedo Senki on DVD. This film was not shown on local theaters. Initial impression from watching the film for the first time - the scenes are very beautiful especially the...

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joshua_w Hello Drannhh, Glad you drop by again. i would try to come here from time to time, but for my busy work schedule. And the discussions here are not getting any better, haha. Anyway, you should try to get the film on DVD if you could find them as i had...

24 Mar 09

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 9 Jan 09

Condensed from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by the remarkable Stephen R.Covey. His book has sold over 10 million copies. The world population is estimated at 6.7 billion. That could only mean one thing - roughly about...

martin luther king jr

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joshua_w Michaeldadona, "being a model has to build up high level of physical and mental self-resistant and resilient to create or generating the utmost degree of wisdom"; would like to hear more of your thought on this, if you care to elaborate. Have a good day.

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joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 9 Jan 09

Condensed from "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by the remarkable Stephen R.Covey. His book has sold over 10 million copies. The world population is estimated at 6.7 billion. That could only mean one thing - roughly about...

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joshua_w Hi Drannhh, nice to see you again here too. Have to concur that Covey's book and advice could be 'too theoretical' at times, but nevertheless it is a good book in my humble opinion. Would try to check out the Wayne Dyer book on next visit to the...

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joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 6 Jan 09

Hmm, been a long time so can't think of a good topic too start with. Well, the economy would be a good one perhaps since everyone is predicting a gloomy year ahead with talks of recession and all. Read Yes, the effects of the...

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joshua_w Hi Michaeldadona, long time no see. Still finding it demanding to appreciate your elaboration on the economy. Everyone hopes that it will recover soon although all the signs point to the contrary. Let's also not hope it would take seven years for...

9 Jan 09

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

free market

poverty

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joshua_w Went through some of your posts, "These Liberals Are Driving Me Crazy" in particular. Now i understand more your perspective on this topic, although i'm certainly not qualified to comment in that post. Very interesting going through the comments posted...

21 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w Hmmm, i am psychic and i can read your mind and what you're thinking... Well, actually the facts are quite boring. Visited your profile page and behold, your name was written there besides your photo (which was very pretty, by the way). Would take time...

21 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w Still believe that provision of basic amenities and institutions like higher education, healthcare, together with welfare assistance for the hardcore poor are the best solutions in overcoming poverty. The lack of 'opportunities' tends to perpetuate the...

20 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 26 Jun 08

Had a friend whom i had known for a very long time now. We're the best of friends but we haven't spoken in a long time now. He is still not married yet. We "chat" using skype but now, somehow i feel that i had lost touch with him...

change

life

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joshua_w "Star-crossed lovers"- that's a term i haven't heard in a long time. It's rare to hear of couples who are faithful and been together for a long time. "Firmament" is also a word rarely heard of. A quick check shows the meaning to be 'a name for the sky or...

15 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w No offense taken. And please don't take offense in what i'm about to say. It's just my view. "Welfare has created a cycle of poverty, and that because welfare was introduced by the government, the government is therefore responsible for correcting the...

14 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w I do not know how welfare program in your country works. Charities welfare or aid organization are different than state welfare in the sense that there is a limit to what charities could do for the poor, whereas the government have the power through policies...

14 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w Contrary to popular beliefs, a welfare policy does not "consume the wealth that diligent people accumulate and slow down the economy". Perhaps, you are only thinking in terms of welfare as handouts and 'food coupons' to maybe the able-bodied poor who can work...

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joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w Yes, welfare does not help much when it comes to self-sufficiency, but it addresses the immediate needs of those who are poor not by choice. If the government don't help them, who will. There are not many people who are as rich as Bill Gates and have a...

14 Aug 08

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joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w 'Sharing richness' as you mentioned is always a noble goal as it bridges the income inequality among the people. Of course, a great income disparity is the source of many social ills in many countries, particularly developing countries, of which i'm living in...

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joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 12 Aug 08

You may be aware that right-wing politicians frequently argue against welfare on several grounds. Opponents of welfare would say that someone down on his luck would have to pull himself out of his own predicament. The government...

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joshua_w Poverty is still one of the major flaw of the free market economic system; a system that places economic decisions on the individuals rather than the state, based on the law of demand and supply. If we could view poverty as an undesirable thing for a...

14 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 25 Jul 08

Aside from work and family life, been busy following closely the socio-political scenes where i lived, mostly through the internet. Yes, the internet is truly one of humanity greatest modern technology. Apart from expanding...

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joshua_w My apology for replying late yet again. "Gone are those days when ppl were angels, messiahs, next-to-god kind of figures whom ppl believed no matter what". Yes, people are so much smarter and more knowledgeable these days. Maybe it's because we can share...

1 Aug 08

joshua_w @joshua_w (501) • Malaysia 25 Jul 08

Aside from work and family life, been busy following closely the socio-political scenes where i lived, mostly through the internet. Yes, the internet is truly one of humanity greatest modern technology. Apart from expanding...

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joshua_w Hi Mimpi, good to 'see' you here again. As what is happening in my country, so-called learned and highly positioned people are abusing their position and knowledge for their own selfish gain. Would not go into details but anyone who's curious could easily...

29 Jul 08

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