Smart is an adjective. Smarter and Smartest are the comparative and superlative forms. Conventional and Unconventional Wisdom Thomas Edison said, “Success is due to 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration”. Newer thinking : “Work smarter. Not harder.” Smart Card and Devices I worked for a Defense Contractor. My assignment […]
By Thongwa Kyaw Win Yo Salleans, Paulians, and all other BOBs: This is a belated report of my wife Gandasari’s (“Riri”) and my visits with Brother Charles Everard in Liss (Hampshire, England) and Brother Felix (Albert Gissler) in Illertissen (Germany). Technical and other problems got in the way, […]
Update : January 31, 2021 Professor Pe Nyun Award Source : U Pe Tun and U Pe Thin (sons of Dr. Pe Nyun) and Daw Phyu Phyu Kyaw (their friend) Award given to Young Pediatric Surgeon Award established in 2019 The award for 2021 will be presented via […]
MRTV Broadcast Some broadcasts had mixed reviews. The program by had overwhelming support from the “Not so young” and Oldies from around the world. All the 12 songs reflect the University / College life (in the late 70s and early 80s). They were composed by The songs were […]
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The group was founded by Dr. Nyi Thet Lwin. Ko Aung Mon (Admin) has re-posted Yar Pyay articles from Kyemon. Ko Thein (Tokyo) is the pen name of Ko Thein Ngwe, who recently joined the group as Moderator. Sayas and Sayamas who are 100 years (or so) Golden […]
1) Can one eat “My elder brother’s wife is feeling sleepy”? My elder brother’s wife => sister-in-law => MAYEEis feeling sleepy => yawn => THANCombine them => MAYEE + THANTranspose => MAYAN + THEE => MAYANTHEE (Marion, delicious Burmese fruit) 2) Do you recall the cryptic “PIN LE […]
Update : January 26, 2021 Class Teachers Ms. A Benjamin Class teacher of Std. IV(D) Mrs. Violet BoudvilleClass teacher of Std. V(D) Saya U Pe TinBurmese teacher for Std. V (D)Class teacher for Std. VI (D)Three prizes : Highest score, Handwriting, Moral character Saya U NgeClass teacher for […]
Update : January 26,2021 Brother Clementian Brother Clementian was loved by his former students. When he passed away, the cortege left from SPHS (St. Paul’s High School) to the Tamwe Christian Cemetery. When the cars arrived at the Cemetery for the Burial Service, many cars were still leaving […]
Old Paulian One who has studied at SPHS (St. Paul’s High School). In the early days, the school was called St. Paul’s English High School to emphasize the language of instruction. Since SPHS is a De La Salle School, Old Paulians are also known as BOB (Brothers’ Old […]