Monthly Archives: June 2017

Steve McQueen Wanted Dead Or Alive

June 14, 2017 – 12:47 pm

Steve McQueen achieved national recognition for his role as Josh Randall in the TV western WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. The King of Cool parlayed his anti-hero persona in this series to win a lead in THE GREAT ESCAPE, which catapulted his name into the bright lights of Hollywood. His portrayal of a rebel sold well […]

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Ever So Lonely

June 14, 2017 – 6:54 am

< p>On a flight back to the States in 2008 the China Airlines’ 747 stopped in Anchorage, Alaska. Two middle-aged men stood in line for passport control. They were wearing shorts and smiles. The older returnee from Paradise, an overweight teamster, said, “That was the best vacation of my life. I don’t want it to […]

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Toilet Marathon

June 12, 2017 – 12:29 pm

One early Sunday morning in 2007 the police blocked Pattaya’s major streets for the annual marathon. Runners started before dawn to escape the enervating powers of the tropical sun, otherwise the twenty-six miles would be shortened to a single kilometer. When I was in high school, I ran cross-country. 5K-10K. Not anymore. My friends and […]

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Planche d’eau a la Khmer Rouge

June 11, 2017 – 6:41 pm

This image comes from drawing at Phnom Penh’s Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Actually waterboarding dates back to the Spanish Inquisition. It’s a tradition that never loses its place for governments in need of secrets. For a related article click on this URL https://www.mangozeen.com/2008/07/30/america/dick-cheneys-plans-to-torture-dav.htm

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April 17, 1975 – Bangkok calling Phnom Penh

June 11, 2017 – 12:16 pm

Forty-two years ago the forces of the Khmer Rouge captured Phnom Penh. Joyous crowds greeted the jungle fighters with the hope of peace. The radio operator of the Royal Cambodian Army in Sihanoukville broadcasted a last message to his compatriot in his capitol. Lieou Phin Oum. “Goodbye sir. See you in Phnom Penh.” The Lieutenant […]

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