From Rags To Riches- Being Aware Of The World Around You
August 20, 2008
Looking at the world today it is clear to see that there are so many inequalities and injustices of all degrees, ranging from bullying at school to full blown war. Since the existence of mankind we have been fighting each other for power, dominance, control and resources. Dominant individuals and countries, enforce their power over the more vulnerable, spreading corruption and violence. Peace has been hard to come by, as people... Read more »
The Hague in the Political Spotlight
August 7, 2008
The forthcoming trial of former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic for genocide and crimes against humanity is the latest high-profile, international case to be conducted in The Hague. At a time when the world’s media descend and set-up camp in the Dutch city, this article takes a brief look at the seat of government for the Netherlands. Founded... Read more »
An Introduction to Obama
August 6, 2008
He may well be the President in waiting, but how much is known in the UK about Democrat candidate Barack Obama? Following his fleeting visit to these shores in July, this article takes a brief look at the rise of the Senator from Illinois. Born August 4, 1961 to Kenyan-born Barack Obama Snr., and Kansas-raised Ann Dunham,... Read more »
The Nicaragua Canal: Will It Ever be Built?
June 21, 2008
Everyone knows about the Panama Canal, and how it connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. However, not everyone knows that the United States originally wanted to build this canal through Nicaragua, information on which can be found in NicaFSBO. It was only through the efforts... Read more »
Obama Fallacy Will Open Gates of Hell in The Middle East
June 12, 2008
Hamas is waiting, and hoping, for an Obama victory in November. During the Doha Debates (BBC, May 27, 2008), leading Hamas spokesman Mahmoud Al Zahar categorically implied that the only way out of the current impasse in the Gaza strip would be a neutral and balanced administration in Washington. Senator Obama can claim that... Read more »
The Conservation Policies Of Presidential Candidates
May 25, 2008
We all know our Earth is in serious trouble. If there is one person who can really turn around things in our country it is the president. With elections round the corner and a line-up of presidential candidates, don’t all of us want to know who truly supports the green movement? Here’s... Read more »
New York Times Fooled by Mexican Populist Demagogue
April 10, 2008
In 2006 Mexico averted what would have been a disaster for Mexico, the United States and Latin America. Felipe Calderon of the PAN party narrowly defeated Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador or AMLO of the PRD party in one of the closest and most amazing national elections ever held in the Western Hemisphere. In January 2006 AMLO was ahead in the polls outdistancing his nearest rivals by two to one; an insurmountable... Read more »
Diamond Minds, Metro Europe - Libya Wants In!
April 2, 2008
When we see and hear leaders of Europe on a British television, it is refreshing to hear such diamond thinking. What they say has great and good events coming at us, even through all the gloom of the moment. They speak to a delegate from Russia, and from Serbia, and we hear of their amazing brilliant thinking. Their minds are of peace and so beyond those of the warrior man from Russia and the... Read more »
Greek Antiques, Democracies, China Today - More on Web than America - But Watch What You Say
March 31, 2008
The irony that from ancient Chinese antiques history, when the Economist says China was by far the richest nation in the world. Marco Polo was thought mad for all his wild stories of this fabled land, even though diamonds and gemstones, riches and silks that he wore ten... Read more »
Healthy Lifestyles, Unhealthy Evolutions - Idealist Chairman Mao to Now
March 30, 2008
Healthy lifestyles would not have suggested you be a capitalist in 1948 Shanghai when Chairman Mao came to power. And history well knows indeed, for the decade to succeed, it was off with their lives, a million bullets a month, for those months to proceed. By 1950, the Panda was so secure in its new throne, while North Korea was a distraction,... Read more »
