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I am Christopher Johnson, journalist and author of Siamese Dreams, Kobe Blue and Freedom's Rainbow. I like sports, travel and music
Sketches of Spain: photo gallery
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USA dominate Serbia 129-92 to win FIBA World Cup 2014 in Madrid, Spain
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France beats Lithuania 95-93 to win bronze at FIBA World Cup in Spain
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USA blows open tight Lithuania game to reach World Cup finals in Spain
by Christopher Johnson in Barcelona — This is becoming predictable. Teams stay with the US for one quarter or maybe … Continue reading USA blows open tight Lithuania game to reach World Cup finals in Spain
photo gallery: USA beats Slovenia 119-76 to reach World Cup semi-finals
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photo essay: A Game in the Life of Jonas Valanciunas, as Lithuania beats Turkey in World Cup quarter-finals
Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas had 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead Lithuania over Turkey 73-61 in the FIBA … Continue reading photo essay: A Game in the Life of Jonas Valanciunas, as Lithuania beats Turkey in World Cup quarter-finals
Jonas Valanciunas leads Lithuania into FIBA World Cup quarter-finals in Spain
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Slovenia downs Dominican Republic to reach FIBA World Cup quarters
Falling behind early, USA defense shuts down Ukraine 95-71 at FIBA World Cup
When the Ukraine took a 3-2 lead, it looked like the usual slow start for USA. Then Ukraine led 7-2, … Continue reading Falling behind early, USA defense shuts down Ukraine 95-71 at FIBA World Cup
New Zealand ends Finland’s dream at FIBA World Cup in Spain
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USA soars over Dominican Republic 106-71 at FIBA World Cup in Spain
The United States continues to soar at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, winning their 58th straight game with a … Continue reading USA soars over Dominican Republic 106-71 at FIBA World Cup in Spain
Dominican Republic edges Finland at FIBA World Cup 2014 in Bilbao, Spain
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USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao
–New Zealand players meant no disrespect when they aped and stuck their tongues out at USA before their third game … Continue reading USA does war dance on New Zealand 98-71 at FIBA World Cup in Bilbao
Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup
After two games at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, a pattern is emerging. You can beat the United States … Continue reading Down 40-35 at the half, USA out-runs Turkey to win 98-77 at FIBA World Cup
USA blows out Finland 114-55 in first FIBA 2014 World Cup match in Spain
The United States routed Finland 114-55 in their sold-out opening match at the FIBA 2014 World Cup in Bilbao, Spain … Continue reading USA blows out Finland 114-55 in first FIBA 2014 World Cup match in Spain
Record crowds in Montreal, as Radwanksa wins Rogers Cup
The acrobatic Agnieszka Radwanska won the Rogers Cup in Montreal by beating Venus Williams 6-4, 6-2 in the final. “She … Continue reading Record crowds in Montreal, as Radwanksa wins Rogers Cup
Rogers Cup Preview: After four years of rapid rise, can Raonic win in Toronto?
When I first saw an unknown Canadian teenager named Milos Raonic lose 6-4, 6-4 to Rafael Nadal in Japan in … Continue reading Rogers Cup Preview: After four years of rapid rise, can Raonic win in Toronto?
FIBA world juniors challenging NCAA as proving ground for NBA draft prospects
PUTTING POTENTIAL OVER ACHIEVEMENT — NBA EXECS GAMBLE ON DRAFT DAY — photos copyright Christopher Johnson — As Kobe Bryant’s … Continue reading FIBA world juniors challenging NCAA as proving ground for NBA draft prospects
“Genuine Genie” Bouchard storms back to win French Open quarter-final
Genie Bouchard from Montreal, Canada stormed from behind to win her quarter-final match in the French Open and advance to … Continue reading “Genuine Genie” Bouchard storms back to win French Open quarter-final
Four players whose NBA draft stock rose at FIBA U19 in Prague last year
Many observers expect Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid to go in the top three picks of the NBA … Continue reading Four players whose NBA draft stock rose at FIBA U19 in Prague last year
Canadian journalist Dave Walker found dead near Angkor Wat’s Gate of Death
— Dave Walker dedicated much of his life to Cambodia. His soul now takes its place among the ancient pantheon … Continue reading Canadian journalist Dave Walker found dead near Angkor Wat’s Gate of Death
For the Raptors, DeMar is DeMan
DeMar is DeMan. When he’s on, the Raptors roar. When he’s down, like he was in Game One against … Continue reading For the Raptors, DeMar is DeMan
Dead on the Dark Side of Japan — Murder at Narita, deaths in detention
A Tokyo court rules that immigration officers used illegal means to restrain an African man who died of suffocation at … Continue reading Dead on the Dark Side of Japan — Murder at Narita, deaths in detention
Let’s face it: WE KNOW ALMOST NOTHING ABOUT MH370
— By Christopher Johnson —- On Friday night, March 7, I was on Koh Chang island on a verandah overlooking … Continue reading Let’s face it: WE KNOW ALMOST NOTHING ABOUT MH370
Business leaders say Thai PM Yingluck losing grip on northeastern stronghold
Touring northern Thailand, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces a rebellion from upcountry business leaders and farmers, and a potential decline … Continue reading Business leaders say Thai PM Yingluck losing grip on northeastern stronghold
NAM KHEM: Ten years after the 2004 tsunami, a visit to “Saltwater Village”
Ships remain in a park by a school in Nam Khem village, destroyed by the Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami. — … Continue reading NAM KHEM: Ten years after the 2004 tsunami, a visit to “Saltwater Village”
Alienated Southern Thais vow to keep pressure on Thaksin and government
—- by Christopher Johnson —- “Ek”, a ticket seller at a Surat Thani bus station, was ebullient after his fellow … Continue reading Alienated Southern Thais vow to keep pressure on Thaksin and government
A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics
Rising prices, injustices, corruption at root of dissent in Thailand — by Christopher Johnson in Surat Thani, Thailand — While … Continue reading A Food-Seller’s View of Thai Politics
Facts, notes and myths about Thai politics
by Christopher Johnson I’ve been covering Thai elections and protests since 1988, and have lived or worked in all regions … Continue reading Facts, notes and myths about Thai politics
Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014
The Red Shirt protest movement in 2010 didn’t end well. After the Thai military ran over their protest site at … Continue reading Same Same But Different: Comparing Thailand protests of 2010 and 2014
Beautiful Thais at protests demanding reforms, justice in 2014 and 2010
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A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines
Bolstered by donations, German and European resort and dive operators are helping resilient islanders to reconstruct the idyllic north Cebu … Continue reading A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines
Jumping for Joy — basketball lifts the soul of Philippines disaster victims
Not long after Typhoon Haiyan’s 300 kilometer-per-hour winds and storm surges destroyed the world around them, survivors in the Philippines … Continue reading Jumping for Joy — basketball lifts the soul of Philippines disaster victims
Christopher Johnson photos — best of 2013
Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster
—- LIke kids in other countries, children in disaster zones are brave, resourceful and curious. They play with anything they … Continue reading Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster
The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery
— photos by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — It’s not easy to rebuild a city from almost zero. What … Continue reading The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery
The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban
— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved —- During one of the worst storms in history, Edwin Cornejo, 33 and … Continue reading The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban
Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban
— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — People like Febsterr Sawan don’t get much international media attention, but they … Continue reading Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban
After Biblical flood, Philippines disaster victims live on spiritual level
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Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban
—- People in the Anibong slum of Tacloban live inside, under and among the ships that ruined their houses and … Continue reading Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban
Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa
— by Christopher Johnson in Tacloban, Philippines — Nobody wants to end up in a mass grave. Most people don’t … Continue reading Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa
Militaries save lives in one of greatest humanitarian missions in history
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Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar
—photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globlalite Media. For purchase or use, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com — Scrap metal and tarps partially cover … Continue reading Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar
In Guiuan, Samar, nowhere to live but in the rubble, debris of an obliterated city
Guiuan mayor vows to feed people, solve fuel crisis in obliterated city
notes from Christopher Johnson interview with Guiuan mayor Christopher Sheen Gonzales: It’s a big challenge. I did manage to have … Continue reading Guiuan mayor vows to feed people, solve fuel crisis in obliterated city
Fuel price gouging hampers relief efforts in eastern Samar, Philippines
High price of fuel hampers relief effort — By Christopher Johnson — For more than a week now, Leo Garado, … Continue reading Fuel price gouging hampers relief efforts in eastern Samar, Philippines
Denuded forests, washed out homes on the road to Sulangan, Samar
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A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines
— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — Stella Campo, 21, learned about tsunamis when she saw images of the … Continue reading A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines
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