The G8, the group that houses the eight most powerful countries in the world, is meant to (in theory) get the most powerful heads of state together for them to discuss the present and future of the world in which, like it or not, they have a decisive influence on. But lately, there has been […]
A sleeping dragon rises from hibernation
Apprehension seeps into the spines of leaders of many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, where China is observed to be dominating in so far as international trade and advancement in modern warfare are concerned. And who wouldn’t? With rising economic growth, sparked by its extensive industrial developments taking shape in almost all parts of the country, the dragon has risen […]
America’s forests declining due to growing pressures
The United States forest landscape is changing fast, mainly due to upcoming trends that are difficult to resist. And the three major trends that are expected to affect forest resources include: A changing forest land base, rising non-commodity uses and environmental health change. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service noted that the ability […]
Spices and herbs: Inseparable ingredients
Cooking is dull without herbs and spices. They are inseparable ingredients to make up the desired recipes for discriminating tastes. Culinary experts described herbs and spices as parts of plants used for medicine, cooking and pleasure all over the world. Herbs are green, leafy parts of plants, while spices are derived from any part […]
Music To-Go
I don’t know French. But I like to think I know good music. Which is why I’m still stoked on frenchie music site La Blogotheque and their Les Concerts a Emporter series (that’s Take-Away Shows to you freedom fry-loving folks). The fact that a hunk of you won’t be able to read their editorial coverage […]
A Common Language
I don’t agree that familiarity breeds contempt. For me, familiarity leads to taking things for granted. When such familiarity has been jolted in the past, it has caused me some short-term awkwardness, but in the long term, it enabled me to grow as an individual. I certainly felt this when I moved from England to […]