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AsioPhile 81,

that pure-bred Caucasians like Bjork show "mongoloid" features is not uncommon. Features that are exclusively mongoloid do not exist. How you describe a race depends on the average outer apperance of a population or part of population.
Don't confuse mongoloids with Tatars.- Tatars mixed with Russians, Finns (in Hungary) and the ancient Irish (from whom Bjork is to be derived.)
rare stuff Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 07:21:39 (PST)

Miyagi,

Icelanders are a mix of Germanic and Irish genes.The Irish genes have contributed by the Irish slaves whom the Vikings had deported to Iceland. If you think of the musician Bjork: she does neither look like Micmac nor like Eskimo.There are lots of light-skinned Turkmens and Tatars who show a stronger resemblance to Bjork. I remember having read that such people (like Bjork) are common in certain areas on the British Isles.

rare stuff Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 07:09:20 (PST)

FOP,

That why you in are in the USA now. However, there are plenty of happy citizens in Singapore that enjoy their gov't and their way of life.
AC Monday, March 04, 2002 at 08:19:25 (PST)

Here’s my 2 cents on the topic:

Like HK, Singapore has done an incredible job the last few decades. Its GDP per capita is even higher than its former colonial master, the UK. Going forward, it’ll a key component in any form of Southeast Asian integration via ASEAN. Also, as the rest of Asia gravitates toward China in the coming decades, Singapore will likely be a key player for ASEAN’s relation with the Middle Kingdom.

Ancient China was the Roman Empire of East Asia. In fact, of all the great empires in history, the so called Pax Sinica lasted much longer than the Pax Romana or Pax Britannica. The current Pax Americana is still growing but it’ll be challenging for sole US dominance to approach the duration of the ancient Chinese Empire. While the Roman Empire collapsed around 476 A.D., the Chinese imperial system had the resilience to survive for nearly another 1500 years. One reason cited by historians was the Chinese governing concept of “Mandate of Heaven” allowed for dynastic changes in some sort of life cycle, while the strength of the empire was kept largely intact. The British finally exposed the stagnation of China and the combined European imperial powers in the 19th century kept China in check or prevented it from revival. Meanwhile, Japan benefited from China’s weakness and became the leading country in the region. It appears the “dragon” has finally awakened and it’s intended to reclaim its hegemonic status while Japan will likely revert to its natural secondary role in the region.

Unlike Asia Pacific, where China is the natural power or in the Americas, where the US became the natural anchor, the fall of Rome created three core powers in Europe (Germany, France and UK). As the EU expands into Eastern Europe, Germany will likely take center stage leaving France and the UK in the peripheral.

Geopolitics Sunday, February 03, 2002 at 15:17:36 (PST)

AAM . no kidding.
Singapore is a mordern day nazi state.
Look at their policy it's typical fascist nation without proper military power.
moreover, they even look down Japanese and Coreans . they seem think themselves as a Europeans .. what a stink nation!
dude Friday, February 01, 2002 at 07:49:22 (PST)

AC Dropout,

Economically, Singapore is a miracle, not just a success. However, I personally do not appreciate the govt's draconian style administration.
FOP Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 18:13:53 (PST)

Singapore is very promising also:

Not promising at all! It has already achieved! Singapore performs betters than at least thirty American states. Its per capita income is higher than Louisiana, Mississippi and a number of southern states, as well as West Virginia. However, Singapore got there by being an open society, ie., through open labor markets...anyone can get a job in Singapore if the skill is in high demand. Taiwan, Korea and Japan are not open societies, at least as far as foreign labor is concerned. The question that China has to answer is whether it wants to follow Korea or Singapore. If it follows the Singapore model, it would challenge the United States.
Asian American Male Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 12:44:20 (PST)

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