Charlie’s Hustle
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Charlie’s Hustle
Washington Post – Apr 23, 2008
Charlie saw none of them. At this juncture it is worth noting that there is no hint of improbity in Charlie Pascale’s background. His father was a finance executive for Esso and as such the family bounced around India Indonesia Thailand Malaysia and exotic New Jersey. Charlie ultimately graduated from Augusta Military Academy in Harrisonburg served a hitch in the Army earned a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and opened Alpha Electronics in 1984. He belongs to the Elks. He’s a past president of the Harrisonburg Jaycees. All in all a pillar-of-the-community guy albeit one with a notorious stubborn streak and a wild cowlick of an ego… 11 somewhat reluctantly Pascale accepted Dodo to’s invitation to come to Lagos to meet his associates and seal their deal. Technically this no longer qualified as "free fun. " Including air fare hotel expenses the jaunt wound up costing Pascale nearly $10000. Not counting the cost of the pens. Doto to had requested that Charlie bring along some gifts for his new business partners. So Charlie went out and bought gold-plated Cross pens.
A sprinkle of classic Asian style is all it takes to spice up your…
Nation Multimedia – Apr 23, 2008
There's even a supply crunch among the emerging Thai middle class who are scrambling to buy classic Chinese styles. People are talking about decorating their home with either authentic antique furnishings or reproductions – the latest trends sweeping city pads. "People aged 30 and up are taking home decor seriously and they come here looking for a style that combines modern chic with traditional Asian designs" says Aporn Bamrongsuk managing director of Pasathan a new home-furnishings outlet on Sukhumvit Soi 49. Aporn is not alone in loving all things Chinese or Asian when it comes to decor. In this niche market however she's found that form traditionally takes precedence over function… Her stock has certainly struck a chord with design-conscious homeowners. A recent fair she attended saw every stick of her Chinese-style furniture sold. Among those she considers loyal clients are Burasari Hotel on Phuket's Patong beach and Shanghai Inn in Bangkok's Chinatown. Aporn attributes the appeal of these furnishings to their comfortable mix of the functional and the decorative as well as their distinctively Asian identity. Also key is the way that they stand out from the crowd. "Some people just don't enjoy decorating their home with mass-produced furnishings: decor has become more individual" she says. "Meanwhile classical Asian style is timeless.
The Peninsula n-line: Qatar’s leading English Daily
Peninsula n-line – Apr 23, 2008
“I thoroughly enjoy playing in China and in front of the enthusiastic golf fans there” he said. Holder Raphael Jacquelin of France has returned to chase the first prize of 243507 euros ($387200) at the event jointly sanctioned with the Asian Tour. Former world number one Greg Norman 53 makes a rare European Tour appearance while India’s Jeev Milkha Singh and Chapchai Nirat of Thailand lead a strong Asian contingent and local hope Liang Wenchong flies the flag for China. Seniors Tour in Brunei beijing The European Seniors Tour will team up with Aberdeen Asset Management to stage an historic visit to Brunei next season for the Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters to be played over the Jack Nicklaus designed Empire Hotel and Country Club from February 26 March 1 2009. The Empire Hotel and Country Club built upon a stunning cliff top location has hosted the Asian Tour’s Brunei pen since 2006 and will welcome former Ryder Cup Captains Bernard Gallacher and Sam Torrance for the Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters next year. The Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters is sure to have a festival atmosphere as the beginning of the tournament week will coincide with Brunei’s National Day which falls on Monday February 23 next year. Martin Gilbert Chief Executive of Aberdeen Asset Management said: “We are proud to continue our support of the European Seniors Tour following our successful three year association with the Senior pen Championship… Former world number one Greg Norman 53 makes a rare European Tour appearance while India’s Jeev Milkha Singh and Chapchai Nirat of Thailand lead a strong Asian contingent and local hope Liang Wenchong flies the flag for China. Seniors Tour in Brunei beijing The European Seniors Tour will team up with Aberdeen Asset Management to stage an historic visit to Brunei next season for the Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters to be played over the Jack Nicklaus designed Empire Hotel and Country Club from February 26 March 1 2009. The Empire Hotel and Country Club built upon a stunning cliff top location has hosted the Asian Tour’s Brunei pen since 2006 and will welcome former Ryder Cup Captains Bernard Gallacher and Sam Torrance for the Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters next year. The Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters is sure to have a festival atmosphere as the beginning of the tournament week will coincide with Brunei’s National Day which falls on Monday February 23 next year. Martin Gilbert Chief Executive of Aberdeen Asset Management said: “We are proud to continue our support of the European Seniors Tour following our successful three year association with the Senior pen Championship.
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