In a survey of worst fears, public speaking was second only to death. Many years ago, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley recognized the need to overcome this fear. In October 1924, a group of men led by Dr. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California. Their purpose? To form an […]
Huge reserves boost PRC’s trade surplus
With bilateral trade surpluses reaching US$194 billion last year, China’s trade with the rest of the Asia has slackened owing to the increase in supply chains, which sought manufacturing inputs from its neighbors. The largest conributor to the trade surplus was the assembly and export of imported intermediate items, whose inputs were exempted from tariffs, […]
Kofi Annan -Man of Indomitable Spirit
By: Daniel Aforo Since assuming the august office of the United Nations Organization, prominent people have described him in many ways. The former US Ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke one’s said “Mr. Annan is the best Secretary General in the history of the UN”.As a Nobel laureate in 2001, the […]
Organics as Medication
The evidence has been mounting for some time that organic food contains a higher concentration of valuable nutrients than conventionally produced counterparts. Modern nutritional science has determined the lacking compounds are powerful components of our natural immune and cellular repair systems. Moreover, there are well-known, physiological reasons in botany for this effect that has been known for […]
Low Cost Technology Saves Poor
Most Zimbabweans – about 70 per cent of the population – live in rural areas and are engaged in smallholder agriculture. These smallholder farmers, particularly in the country’s low rainfall areas, are extremely food insecure and have little or no access to new technology. They suffer from low incomes and a generally low standard of living, […]
How to Shine in A Crowded Job Market
In a corporate world that is increasingly over-crowded, highly competitive and ever-changing, getting a promotion can indeed be a hassle. But, through deliberate, well planned steps, and a willingness to take initiative, you can put yourself at the front of the line for a promotion. First things first: If you keep yourself sheltered […]