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To: Michael Sphar who wrote (9427)	10/26/1999 8:02:00 PM
From: Bosco	Respond to of 9980

hi Michael - you sez "except for the time that I stepped in, well lets not go into that...<g>" you meant fertilizer <g>? Anyway, it is a wonderful recollection, from which I can see you ve totally enjoyed your trip. That is the thing that counts. best, Bosco.

To: Michael Sphar who wrote (9427)	10/26/1999 9:02:00 PM
From: Dayuhan	Respond to of 9980

Its a wonder those old boys of centuries past had the luxury of commanding warring efforts across such expanses Amazing to read about the conquests of Genghis Khan, and think of the sheer size of his empire. Undoubtedly the greatest military career in history. Amusing, too, to read European accounts of "the barbarian hordes". In reality the Mongols that invaded Europe in the 13th century were wildly outnumbered by every army they fought; they also destroyed every army they fought. Strange to think how different European history might have been if Ogotai's mistress hadn't decided to poison him, leading Batu and Subotai to rush back to participate in the division of the spoils.

To: Michael Sphar who wrote (9427)	11/3/1999 2:03:00 AM
From: Michael Sphar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9980

Curious about the lack of visible military in Tibet while we were touring there, I restumbled across this passage in a dated Stratfor GIU - 07-May-1999: "China has reportedly shifted a large number of People's Armed Police (PAP) officers from duty in Tibet and Xinjiang to major cities in the East as a precaution in the days leading up to the June 4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, more that 100,000 officers who had been sent to the Western peripheral regions to control potential outbreaks of unrest have recently been moved to the urban centers. The relocation of the officers is part of an ongoing campaign in China this year to ensure social stability." I can vouch for this. We saw more PLA soldiers in Tiananmen Square on Oct 2nd, than we saw in all of the portion of Tibet that we toured for 5 days. Interesting perspective, looking back now.