Category Archives: Geography

Thoughts

Posted on August 12, 2022 by timlyg

The blaming of Joseph: Many loves to blamed Joseph. But was that wrong? According to Tong, (in the new non-translated expository series of John #141), they just don't dare to blame it on God, so they blamed others. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Chinese Bible Map Online

Posted on July 29, 2022 by timlyg

A good resource for Bible Map study in Chinese: http://biblegeography.holylight.org.tw/index/condensedbible_list So far the best I've seen.

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Most Taiwanese Places in America?

Posted on March 7, 2022 by timlyg

Roland Heights & Hacienda Heights in Los Angeles. I can't believe we missed this one in our tour of LA last year. And the history background of Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882 is interesting:

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Station Bay

Posted on February 5, 2022 by timlyg

So I got a chance (by appointment) to visit the finally ready South Amboy Station Bay Apartment complex, after seeing it started construction by the train station a couple of years ago or so. I have video and documents collected … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on December 28, 2021 by timlyg

China against Chinese abroad - I thought to myself after watching this very briefly: that the 七步诗 at the end is rather motivating, though I care not much about the main content of it. I believe it can be a … Continue reading →

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Geography: Peru

Posted on November 19, 2021 by timlyg

Notes: Asian fusion Capital: Lima 24 provinces Source of the Amazon river (Lake Junin = Cinchaycocha) Inca Empire: Chasquis running from Tambo to Tambo as mailmen Machu Picchu Sacsayhuaman ("sexywoman") Titicaca floating village Skylodge adventure suites Salt pans of Maras … Continue reading →

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Search for most reviewed sites on Google Map for a Specific Area

Posted on July 31, 2021 by timlyg

So far, the best source for this is https://www.top-rated.online/ but the only problem is it doesn't show a map so there's no control over the radius of the search area. And the towns you can search for maybe rather limited. … Continue reading →

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Update this Week

Posted on July 14, 2021 by timlyg

I'll try to keep all my aquarium updates separate from these weekly thought entries. After looking and reading about Zoas (Zoanthids), since I started the marine aquarium again, I am remembering that when I was young, at the sea, I … Continue reading →

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on Ghana

Posted on May 25, 2021 by timlyg

Ghana = "Warrior King" Perfect place to start with African experience for beginners (African training wheels) One of 8 countries passing through Prime Meridian. Capital: Accra 10 Regions Akan/Ashanti majority = 50% Regional Kings = symbolic, like Malaysian Sultans Agbogbloshie … Continue reading →

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On Ivory Coast = Cote D'ivoire

Posted on May 25, 2021 by timlyg

Major export of ivories, illegal now. Michael Jackson recognized as their King once (1992). Ghana's French speaking rival. #1 Cocoa production in the world. But they don't know much about chocolate. 12 Districts + 2 Autonomous Cities (dual capital):Abidjan = … Continue reading →

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